Parent Summersill Scoop

Our Eagles had a successful first week of school!

There will be no school for staff or students on Monday, September 2 in honor of Labor Day.

Our PreK students start school on Tuesday, September 3. They also have a staggered start. All preK students will attend on Friday, September 6.

Your child will be receiving a SchoolStore envelop this week. After receiving the information regarding the SchoolStore, you will go to www.schoolstore.net to get signed up. Your child will receive a book buddy just for participating. This is a way for our school to raise money and help teachers get classroom supplies they need.

K-5th students will begin taking the Dibels and iReady assessments starting on Wednesday, September 4. These assessments in reading and math identifies students' strengths and weaknesses, while supporting data-driven differentiated instruction.

Our 3rd grade students will be taking the Beginning of the Year reading assessment on Thursday, September 5. Please make sure that your child goes to bed on time, eats a healthy breakfast, arrives to school on time and does their best.

Our 5th grade students will be receiving information this week on the Say Something Anonymous Reporting System that allows users to submit secure tips to help at-risk people before they hurt themselves or others. If you would like more information about this app, please contact our school counselor or school social worker.

We love volunteeers! We will have our first volunteer training on Friday, September 6 at 12:00pm and 3:45pm. You must attend a volunteer training yearly and get fingerprinted at the district office every five years. You do not have to sign up to attend, but we ask that you sign in at the front office. Trainings will last approximately 30 minutes. You will also learn how to get involved with the Parent Teacher Organization.

Parents and guardians if you are interested in joining the School Improvement Team at Summersill, please click on this link. https://bit.ly/ssesit24-25 We need your assistance with making decisions for our school. Our first meeting is on Wednesday, September 11 at 3:45pm in the Media Center.

If you are picking up your child in the carline you will need to click on this link in order to receive a car pick up tag.

https://forms.office.com/r/WQXV0KxknW

If you have not signed onto Class Dojo, please do so soon! Your child's teacher has already sent the link to join. This is another way we communicate information.

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/

PTO is selling Summersill Spirit Wear. Please click on this link to order. The sale started August 21 and will run through October 1. Items will be sent home on October 15. T-shirts are $12, long sleeves $16 and crewneck sweatshirts are $20. Click on the link or use the QR to order.

https://wrecked-denim-co.myshopify.com/collections/summersill-elementary-fundraiser-shirts

Join us for dinner at Cicis' Pizza Night on Tuesday, September 3. Please show the Cicis' Pizza flyer and share that you represent Summersill. The class with the most in attendance will get a FREE Pizza Party! Summersill receives 20% of the sales!

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.

https://onslowncc.scriborder.com/

Required Registration Documents:

Birth Certificate

Updated Immunization Records

Photo ID of Legal Parent/Guardian

Proof of Residency (Electric or Water Bill)

September

9/2 Labor Day/No School

9/3-9/5 Staggered Prek

9/4-9/24 K-5 Beginning of Year Assessments for K-5 Dibels and iReady

9/5 BOG for 3rd Grade Students

9/6 Volunteer Training 12:00pm and 3:45pm

9/11 SIT - School Involvement Team meeting with parents at 3:45pm in the Media Center

9/18 Early Release for Students

9/20 Fall School Pictures

9/26 Interim Reports go home

9/26 PTO meeting in the Media Center at 4:30pm/Open House Curriculum Night 5:00-6:30pm

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.