Parent Summersill Scoop

Today is Happy World Teacher's Day! If you have not thanked your child's teacher, please do! We have the best of the best at Summersill!

We will have an Early Release Day on Wednesday, October 9. Walkers and car riders will dismiss at 12:15 and buses at 12:30.

Our National Elementary Honor Society is collecting donations for the Hurricane Helene Disaster Relief Drive. If you are able to donate items, please drop off by Friday, October 11.

We love volunteers!!! Our next volunteer training is Friday, October 11 at 8:30, 12:00 or 3:45.

Monday, October 14 is a Teacher Workday. There will be no school for students. This is a perfect day to have a parent/teacher conference. We request your child be in attendance.

We are having a Fall Festival on Friday, October 18 from 5-7pm. Your whole family is welcome to attend. Pre-sale tickets are from October 10-17 5 tickets for $1.00 using schoolcashonline. Save time and order online! Tickets will also be on sale in front of the office during the event 4 tickets for $1. Our Scholastic Book Fair will also be open from 5-7. You can purchase books all week October 15-18 in person or through eWallet. https://www.scholastic.com/bf/summersillelementaryschool1

On Sunday, October 20 from 5:00-8:00pm Emerald Home Team will be hosting a Trunk and Treat Spooktacular at Summersill. There will be pumpkins, candy, food trucks and vendors! Everyone is welcome to attend!

Red Ribbon Week is October 24-31st. This week we will raise awareness about drug and violence prevention.

Our first ever Mother and Son Sneaker Ball is Friday, October 25 from 5:30-7:30. Proceeds from this event will go towards beautifying our campus. You can purchase tickets through schoolcashonline.

Contact our data manager, Jennifer Fountain to sign up for Parent Portal. This gives you access to up to date information on student attendance for your child and third through fifth grade assignments. https://onslow.powerschool.com/public/

Please go onto our school's Facebook page and website to learn more about all the events happening at Summersill.

Technology: $25.00 Usage Assessment Fee (not insurance, rental fee)

All school fees and other fees such as field trips can be paid online at https://www.schoolcashonline.com/

Lunch is $2.50

If you need to apply for free or reduced meals, please complete this online application or fill one out at orientation.

www.lunchapplication.com

Please sign up for Parent Portal. You can monitor your child's grades and attendance within the portal. https://onslow.powerschool.com/public/. You can contact Jennifer Fountain, data manager at jennifer.fountain@onslow.k12.nc.us to assist with this process. She will look up your child's ID number when you email her the completed form and copy of your ID.

October

10/9 ERPD car riders/walkers 12:15 and bus riders 12:30

10/11 Volunteer Training 8:30, 12:00 and 3:15

10/11 Heritage Day - 4th grade

10/14 Teacher Workday

10/15 Grade 3 The True Story of the Three Little Pigs at Northside High

10/15-18 Book Fair Week

10/16 School Improvement Team meeting 3:45pm in the Media Center

10/17 Grade 2 The True Story of the Three Little Pigs at Northside High

10/18 PTO meeting at 3:45pm in the Media Center

10/18 Fall Festival 5:00-7:00pm

10/20 Trunk or Treat at Summersill 5:00-8:00pm

10/22 Grade 1 The True Story of the Three Little Pigs at Northside High

10/23-31 Red Ribbon Week

10/24 Grade 5 The True Story of the Three Little Pigs at Northside High

10/25 Sneaker Ball 5:30-7:30pm

10/30 RTA Assessment for 3/4 combo students

Are you a parent looking for ways to contribute to Summersill Elementary? There are several opportunities for parents to get involved and support our Eagle family. Please review each opportunity below.

* Parent Teacher Organization: This group meets in person and sends in special treats for staff throughout the year

* Parent Volunteer: Parents have to be volunteered trained each year and fingerprinted at the district office every five years

* Room Parent: Assists the teacher with various things for the classroom

* Strategic Planning Team: School stakeholders (parents, teachers, administration) work together to improve the school

Please call the school if you are interested in being a part of any of these opportunities.

Mission: Learn Something New Every Day!

Vision: Embrace growth, accept challenges, and learn from adversity.

Purpose: Our purpose is to provide students with habits that enable them to achieve their life goals.

I am a Summersill Eagle.

I am in control of my mind and body.

I will use innovative thinking.

I will listen with empathy and understanding.

I will be open to continuous learning.

I will become the best version of myself every day.