Summit View Academy

Royals Report
Issue: #10                                                                                                                       January 26, 2017
Principal's Point

Dear SVA Families,
        
     January is school board month! The Kenton County School Board members work very hard to ensure that every student in Kenton County is successful throughout their school careers.  We thank them for their dedication to our students at Summit View Academy!  Thank you to:
  • Karen Collins
  • Carl Wickland
  • Carla Egan
  • Joshua Crabtree
  • Jessica Jehn
To find out more about our school board members visit:  

      This is a reminder that the KCSD has five snow days built into our calendar. If we miss more than 5 days for inclement weather, we will begin adding days onto our calendar.  Please be aware of this as you begin planning your summer vacations. It is a good idea to leave a week open after the scheduled last day of school (this year it is May 26) just in case we have to add onto our calendar.
 
     CogAT testing is scheduled for our third grade students February 7-9.  This test will become part of the process to determine which students will be further tested for our gifted program and Project Ascent. Please insure that your third grader has had a good night's sleep and a nutritious breakfast to help him/her do their very best.

                                            Lesley Smith


2017-18
Kindergarten Registration

Mark your calendar!  Kindergarten Registration will be held on  February 9, 2017 for the 2017-18 school year.  Beginning with the 2017-18 year, the entry date changes from October 1st to August 1st.  A child who is 5 years old or who will turn 5 by August 1st will be eligible to enroll in Kindergarten.  The following items must be submitted for enrollment:  Enrollment form, birth certificate, ssn card, proof of residency - gas, electric or water bill, and a copy of parent's driver license.  Necessary medical forms are an up-to-date immunization certificate, physical exam, eye exam and dental screening.  For questions regarding Kindergarten Registration, please contact the school office at 859-359-9600.


Superintendent Communicates with
SVA  Students During Mission
Trip to  Dominican Republic
 
Terri Cox-Cruey, Ed. D., Kenton County School District Superintendent traveled to Constanza, Dominican Republic with Lifetouch Memory Mission to build a school.  The school is being built for the children and families in a small, mountainous farming community.  W hile on her mission trip, Dr. Cox-Cruey was able to communicate with SVA students via  Google Hangouts On Air . She provided us with a view of her surroundings and construction site, as well as, answering questions from SVA students.  Below are a few pictures from the event and the link below will provide you with a live stream of this wonderful educational experience.








Academies Open House
February 16th

The Kenton County Academies of Innovation and Technology will host an Open House on February 16, 2017 from 6-8 p.m.  The Open House is for current students, future student, potential parents/guardians and anyone interested in learning about the Academies.   For detailed information, please click on the link below.







Required Reading SALE in School

The following books are available to you on the dates listed below at a discount through our partnership with Joseph-Beth Booksellers.
January 27th - 11 am to 12:30 pm
February 3rd - 11 am to 12:30 pm

Four Perfect Pebbles - $5.00
Night - $8.00

Cash, check made out to Joseph Beth Booksellers, 
or card purchases accepted.  No tax.

BOOKS  -    GIFTS    -    KIDS    -    BISTRO


Health News

Since hat/coat weather and flu season is fast approaching, here are some recommendations in dealing with some important health issues. Please discuss with your children the importance of washing their hands often.  This will help in the reduction of illness at school and home.  If your child is sick and coughing or sneezing, be sure to review the use of tissues and washing hands or hand sanitizer afterwards. Cough drops are no longer made available to students from the Nurse's Office.  Students are allowed to bring cough drops from home, as long as they do not have medication in them.  Parents willing to donate cough drops to the Nurse's Office is greatly appreciated.\

Fever:   We ask that you keep your child home if they have a temperature of 100.0 and higher and/or are vomiting.  Giving a fever reducer and sending them to school exposes other students and will almost guarantee a call from school when the medication wears off. If your child is sent home from school with a fever they must remain home until they are fever free 24 hours without medications.
 
Lice:   Head lice screenings in the home are recommended as part of routine personal hygiene and will help identify an early, treatable condition.  If you identify that your child has lice, please treat as soon as possible.  T he child must be brought back to school by a parent when lice treatment is completed (usually by the next day).  The child will be checked by school staff and cleared to return to the classroom or provide further assistance.    Please remind your child to not share personal items (i.e. hat, scarfs, hair brush, comb).
 
Holiday Parties (P-5):   Please check with your child's teacher regarding food allergies. Certain classes are designated Peanut/Tree Nut/All Nut Free. All treats sent to school MUST be store bought with ingredient labels attached.
 
The Northern Kentucky Health Department has reported a few cases of confirmed Pertussis (Whooping Cough) in the Northern Kentucky area. Pertussis is a contagious disease that can be spread in settings where people are in close contact.  The early cold-like symptoms of Pertussis progress to a persistent cough that won't go away and worsens with time, explosive bursts of coughing, vomiting after a coughing episode, a high pitched "woop" at the end of a coughing episode, and low grade fever.  If your child exhibits any of these symptoms please contact your medical provider.  We ask that you be on the alert to detect the early symptoms of the disease and take measures to prevent its transmission.  The best way to prevent Pertussis is by vaccination that is why it is important for us to have the proper, up to date immunization information for your child.  The Northern Kentucky Health Department recommends the Tdap vaccine to adults who work in areas of close contact and parents of small children.  This vaccine can be obtained from the health department for free, if your health care provider is unable to provide it.  For more information, visit  http://www.nkyhealth.org/Pertussis-Fact-Sheet.aspx . Please contact the Kenton County Health Department at 859-431-3345 with any additional question, concerns, or to make an appointment for the vaccine.
 
We appreciate your cooperation as we work together to maintain a healthy environment for learning. If you need any additional information, please contact our school nurse, Jenifer Cook at 359-9600. 


All Pro Dads Breakfast 
2017 Schedule

Our next All Pro Dads Breakfast will be held 
Friday, February 17  at 7:15 a.m.  Team up with other SVA dads and kids for a quick, before-school breakfast. During breakfast, a presentation on fatherhood and family topics will be presented. Listed below are the dates for the All Pro Dads Breakfast for this school year.  If school is canceled or delayed due to the weather, we will NOT have the breakfast.

March 24, 2017
April 21, 2017


Royal Roll Out -  Skate Nights

Our next Royal Roll Out Skate Night will be February 16th! All students are welcome to join us from 6-8 p.m. at the  Independence Skateway.  Tickets are purchased at the door for $5 with $1.50 for skate rental.   Concessions will also be available.  The Royal Roll Out Skate Night dates for the remainder of the year are listed below.

March 23
April 20
May 18

Winter/Spring
Community Education Courses

There are several Kenton County School District Community Education courses being offered for the Winter/Spring Session.  The course schedule and registration information can be obtain by clicking the link below. 




Attention 8th Graders!
KCAIT Accepting
Applications

The Kenton County Academies of Innovation and Technology will begin accepting applications January 11 th !  All Kenton County students are welcome to apply and are accepted on a first come, first served basis. If interested, it is imperative that you complete your application ASAP. Applications will be accepted until February 24 th  for 8 th  grade students, but remember, Academy spots fill up fast, so visit KCAIT on the Kenton County Schools website to fill out your application today. 

Note: Students who are accepted to the Academies will be committed until they have completed the first 6 days of the program in August 2017. You may not relinquish your position until you have completed this trial period. No exceptions!
 
For more information about the Academies, please attend the showcase which will be held at Turkeyfoot Middle School on Tuesday, January 24th from 6-7:30pm. This is an informational event in which Dr. O'Hara will present and then parents and students will have the opportunity to converse with current Academy students to learn more about what they do in their programs. All students must be accompanied by a parent.
 
The Academies will also be at Summit View on February 9th and 10th to present to the 8thgraders during their science class. Please feel free to email the 8th grade counselor, Mrs. Madden at kendilynn.madden@kenton.kyschools.us if you have any further questions.


Biscuits for Fur Buddies
Reynolds' Class Service Learning Project

Hello SVA Families,
My name is Kerri Reynolds and myclass will be working on a Service Learning Project throughout the school year where we will be making dog biscuits in the classroom and delivering them to the Kenton County Animal Shelter!  My students will learn many vocational and life skills through this process.  I am looking for donations to get this project running from start to finish.  This project will last from November 1st and run through April 7th.  We are in need of donations of the following items: peanut butter, oats, flour (white or whole wheat), eggs, chicken or beef bouillon cubes, salt, bananas, brown lunch bags and cookie cutters.  We would also accept gift cards to Kroger, Walmart, Meijer, or Amazon (for Amazon Pantry) if you wish not to send in large items.  Donations can be sent with your student or dropped off in the main office with "Attn: Reynolds, 101".  Thank you in advance for your donations!
SBDM Minority Parent Needed

If a school has 8% or more minority enrollment at the beginning of the school year, the school must have minority representation on their school council.  At this time, we do not have minority representation on school council.  The SBDM Council criteria states the representative must be the minority. The schools SBDM council meets the third Tuesday of the month at 4:00 p.m.  The purpose of SBDM is to discuss and make recommendations for student achievement.  The school will hold a minority member election in the next few weeks.  If you are interested in running for SBDM or have questions, please contact Lesley Smith, principal at  Lesley.smith@kenton.kyschools.us  or 859-359-9600.

Royals Work Ethic Program
The Royals Work Ethic Program is an exciting way of honoring students who demonstrate a commitment to community.  Each quarter will begin an opportunity for your child to meet the ten (10) academic standards necessary for this award.  Every student who successfully completes these requirements will receive a certificate at the end of the quarter, and those who meet standards for 3 of the 4 quarters will be recognized at the Royal Work Ethic Banquet in May.   If your child would like to participate, please return the permission slip.  The dates the Community Service form is due for the remaining quarters are listed below:

3rd Quarter  -  March 17, 2017
4th Quarter  -  May 26, 2017 

Program information, service standards with examples, permission slip and report form can be found by clicking the links below. 





Want some practical ideas to help your child at home?   Click the links below to find ways to help in reading, math, and science.  

I ntermediate Reading - English
Safety Reminders and Tips
During Parent Pick-Up/Drop Off
  • Please follow the instructions of those helping to keep traffic flowing and everyone safe.
  • Do not let phones, drinks, animals, or anything distract you from making certain students are safe.
  • Always make certain your child has made it on the sidewalk before pulling away.
  • Students should be prepared to exit the car (backpacks, coats, water bottle, lunch box, good-byes).
  • Students should exit from the passenger side of vehicle.
  • Student should NOT go in between vehicles.
  • Do not begin rolling forward unless your eyes are looking forward.Instruct anyone who drops off or picks up your student as to the safety rules.  Unfamiliar drivers create hazards for everyone.
Smith's  STARS 

Students in grades 6-8 who demonstrate what it takes to "land among the STARS" were nominated by their teacher to be the recipient of the Smith's STARS award.  Students chosen will receive a special award and get to eat lunch with Mrs. Smith.  Congratulations to our January Smith's STARS!


Delaney Knock Cheyanne Ross Brenden Morrison
Travis Graber Maddie Ott Nick Ficklie
Ethan Zimmerman Rachel Stanchek Victor Alonso
Natalie Perkins Matisse Dauenbaugh Addison Herring
Justin Rice Cori Drake Kelsey Lingar
Kelly Bilby Ashwin Menon Olivia Sanchez
Mikayla Johnson Brayden Bramlage Carli Little
Camryn Edge Jake Sanders Liam Champion

 Lucky Ladybugs 

Students in grades K-5 who demonstrated  B ehavior that is appropriate, has an Uplifting attitude, and has Grades showing they are a hard worker were selected by their teacher to be the Lucky Ladybug.  Students will have lunch with Mrs. Smith tomorrow and received a special "ladybug" treat.  Congratulations to our January Lucky Ladybugs!

Martez White Jake Rieskamp Sophia Rauch
Parker Goetz Alexis Tomlin Alex Laws
Connor Tomasetti Timmy Slusher Collin Moller
Gabriella Brewer Jayden Jones Jess Gilbert
Gabbie Lucas Kiersten Bennett Jackson Setter
Ally Halsey Kanaan Forste Ella Smith
Lily Cotton Aryannah Smith Anyah Elmer
Izzy Rodriguez Kaycee Harney Tyler Ruete
Harrison Harvey Alondra Perez Hannah Pollitt
Sam Menker Amber Caudill Julia Smith
Micah Peterson Damion Nash

The Next Generation Reading Challenge

A group of students from Mr. Ferguson's Genius Hour collected over 600 books, donated by SVA students.  These books will be distributed to hospitals and agencies in need of reading materials for patients and clients. The fourth grade donated the most books, and were given a reward for their participation.



Holly Hill Counseling Services

Holly Hill counseling services are available to interested families.  Counselors will meet with your child during the school day.  Counseling groups will be starting after fall break and are available for students with medical cards, or to those who would like to self-pay.  Contact your child's school counselor for more information about individual or group counseling services.

Relatives Raising Relatives Program

Relatives Raising Relatives Luncheons have been scheduled as free events which are held at the Kenton County Cooperative Extension Services in Erlanger. The link below provides dates and specific information.


Transportation Information

Bus Riders   -  If there is a question on the status of a particular bus, parents and guardians can access our new app, My Bus Buddie, which will display the  current status and location of that bus . The School District is providing a mobile app which can be accessed via a smart phone, laptop, or home PC (as long as the device has Internet connectivity and can access the Web). Should the transportation department wish to inform users of a significant delay for a bus or all buses, this app can show the anticipated delay time, i.e. one hour delay due to weather.  Click the link below to find out how to sign up for this app!
Car Riders  - New car-riders numbers are assigned each school year.  If you have a number from last year, please discard the old tag and request a new car rider number from the office for this school year.  Our tags this year are yellow, instead of the ones we used last year.  Also, for students in the YMCA/21st Century after/before school program, the numbers the YMCA uses are different than the school, so you will need both if you are have a student participating in that program.   

Legacy Taekwondo
Be Assertive Boot Camp

Legacy Taekwondo is offering 2 months class enrollment for the price of 1 month, and a free uniform for any student from SVA participating in the Be Assertive Boot Camp organized by Rachel Mercer our school counselor.  Legacy Taekwondo is a nearby, traditional Taekwondo school teaching students age 4-adult, that also offers competition and self-defense classes.  Legacy Taekwondo is located in the small strip mall on the corner of Hand's Pike and KY-17.  See their website for more information or directions at http://www.legacytaekwondonky.com. Contact Master Misty Elder to sign up or try a free week of classes by email at melderlegacytkd@gmail.com or 513-312-0518.
  
Royals Athletics 6-8

STAY INFORMED
Information about 6-8 athletics can be found on the Summit View Academy website on the Athletics SVA link under Quick Links or go directly to the website using the following link:
http://teacherweb.com/KY/SummitviewAcademy/ATHLETICS/apt
1.aspx

Join Remind message group for SVA Royals Athletics 6-8 by entering 81010 then texting this message to @svaro.

Join the newly formed athletics Twitter account as I try to venture out into the world of social media. You can follow athletics at Mike Nachazel@SVAROYALATHLETE

ARCHERY
Thearchery team is consistently improving as it heads to the Notre Dame Tournament on January 28th! They are preparing for the Region 8 Tournament at St Henry on Saturday, February 11. The SVA Archery Team practices after school until 5:00 PM on Tuesdays in the cafeteria and after school until 5:00 PM on Fridays in the gym. Beginning February 13, all of their practices will be in the gym. 

Upcoming Event Schedule
1/28/17 Notre Dame Academy
2/11/17 St. Henry H.S. (Regionals)

BASKETBALL
The SVA Royals Boys and Girls Basketball teams had a night out at the NKU game last Friday night as they hosted Oakland.115 players, parents, and coaches from SVA attended the game! 



See bottom of sports section for upcoming Free Throw competition sponsored by the Knights of Columbus!

GIRLS BASKETBALL
8th grade Night for the Girls is Thursday, February 2nd at SVA vs. St. Mary's; Parents of our 8th grade girls get free admission to the game.
 
All of our girls' teams continue to progress heading into the final week of the season preparing for the upcoming NKMSAA Basketball Tournament. A huge highlight occurred when all three teams swept Holmes on Thursday, January 12th at SVA in front of a huge and loud crowd. The 8th grade girls capped off the night with and exciting 32-30 victory to complete the sweep on the night! The girls teams all host Highlands tonight. This game is a make-up game from January 5th when we had a snow day.
On Thursday, February 2, our 8th grade girls will be honored on 8th grade night vs. St. Mary's following 6th & 7th grade games vs. Campbell County! Come out to support the girls in their last regular season game of the season!
 
The Little Royals Night (Girls) at SVA for our future Lady Royals currently in 4th & 5th grade were a huge success! Thank you to all the Little Royals players and coaches who attended to make it a success!
 
Tournament Brackets for the NKMSAA Basketball Tournament are posted on the website!



Girl's Basketball Upcoming Schedule:

1/26/17
THUR
HIGHLANDS BLUEBIRDS
SUMMIT VIEW ACADEMY
5:00, 6:00, 7:00
6,7,8
1/31/2017
TUE
HIGHLANDS BLUEBIRDS
HIGHLANDS
5:00, 6:00, 7:00
6,7,8
2/2/2017
THUR
CAMPBELL COUNTY CAMELS/ST. MARY'S
SUMMIT VIEW ACADEMY
5:00, 6:00
7:15
6,7,8
 
 
 
 
 
 

See bottom of sports section for upcoming Free Throw competition sponsored by the Knights of Columbus!


BOYS BASKETBALL
8TH Grade Night for the Boys Basketball team and cheerleaders was a huge success! Thank you to our players, coaches, parents, and administration for making the night such an enjoyable event. The Boys' basketball teams all did their part as well by sweeping St. Cecilia on the night in some exciting basketball! SPECIAL THANKS to the FIFI group for making signs for the players, filling candy bags, displaying balloons, and helping with concessions among other tasks! Also, Fiona Blanchett and Taylor Cummins from the group also sang the National Anthem beautifully prior to the game!
 
The Little Royals Night (Boys) at SVA for our future Royals currently in 4th & 5th grade were a huge success! Thank you to all the Little Royals players and coaches who attended to make it a success!
 
The 6th Grade Boys teams picked up 2 wins this week vs. St. Cecilia & IHM. The boys are working hard and improving every day.
 
The 7 th grade boys continue to play excellent basketball including being winners of 3 of their last 4 including wins over Beechwood, Twenhofel, and IHM.
 
The 8th grade boys currently have 18 wins heading into the final week of the season as they prepare to get a good seed in the upcoming basketball tournament. They continue to be an exciting team to watch!
 
Tournament Brackets for the NKMSAA Basketball Tournament are posted on the website!
 
See bottom of sports section for upcoming Free Throw competition sponsored by the Knights of Columbus!



Boy's Basketball Upcoming Schedule
1/26/17
THUR
HIGHLANDS BLUEBIRDS
HIGHLANDS
5:00, 6:00, 7;00
6,7,8
1/31/2017
TUE
HIGHLANDS BLUEBIRDS
SUMMIT VIEW ACADEMY
5:00, 6:00, 7:00
6,7,8
2/2/2017
THUR
CAMPBELL COUNTY CAMELS
CAMPBELL COUNTY
5:00, 6:00, 7:00
6,7,8


CHEERLEADING
8TH Grade Night for the cheerleaders prior to the Boys' Basketball Game was a huge success! Thank you to our players, coaches, parents, and administration for making the night such an enjoyable event. The 6th & 7th grade cheerleaders made signs for each 8th grade cheerleader who did a great job cheering at the game!
 
The cheerleaders did a great job at the Winter Sports Pep Rally as the whole team did a cheer together! The competition team also put on a great show as they performed their routine to the student body!
 
The competition team heads to BB&T Arena at NKU to complete their competition season this Saturday at noon. Come out to support our wonderful cheerleaders!
 
Our annual cheer clinic will be conducted in May for incoming 6 th-8 th graders. Dates/times TBD. Check website for more info.
 
Upcoming Event Schedule
1/28/17 Competition at BB&T Arena at NKU at noon
   
TRACK
Track interest meeting on Friday, February 10 at 2:30 in the cafeteria. Track practices will take place on Tuesdays and Thursdays following tryouts in February. If you are interested in trying out for track, and haven't participated or tried out in athletics at SVA this school year, you will need to have an Athletic Packet with a physical and insurance before you can try out. Packets may be picked up in the gym Athletic Director's office in the gym. Track is open to students grades 6-8. 

WRESTLING
Congratulations to Zoey Smith who represented the SVA wrestling team at Woodland in the Regionals! She placed in the Regional by placing at the District meet. 

ATHLETIC TRAINER
Special thanks to our Certified Athletic Trainer, T.J. Brossart, from St. Elizabeth Healthcare for providing excellent health services for all of our athletes. He can be reached via phone at (859) 301-5600, cell phone (859) 630-97444, or through email at TJ.Brossart@stelizabeth.com

KNIGHTS of COLUMBUS FREE THROW CHAMPIONSHIP
The Knights of Columbus will be sponsoring a Free Throw Contest on February 15th from 6:00 PM- 9:00 PM on Wednesday, February 15th for boys and girls ages 9-14. Come out to enjoy this free event to shoot around, listen to music, and shoot in a free throw contest with your age group. See details below.

Knights of Columbus Free Throw Championship

The 
Knights of Columbus Council 12502 from St. Cecilia of Independence has scheduled its 
Annual Knights of Columbus 
Free Throw Championship for the Council and District Levels at 
Summit View Academy
(5006 Madison Pike, Independence, KY 41051) on 
Wednesday, February 15 from 6:00 P.M. - 9:00 P.M in the 6-8 gym.  The event is for 9-14 year old boys and girls.  Age group will be determined by your age on January 1, 2017. The 9 year old divisions for boys and girls will begin shooting at approximately 6:45 P.M., and take approximately 20 minutes for each age group depending on the number of participants.  Certificates will be given to each participant, and plaques will be given to the champion of the boy and girl in each age group.  Register at the event when you arrive as registration will begin at 6:00 P.M.  Enter through the Community Entrance under the Clock Tower.  Winners will move on to the Regional event in late February.  Regional winners will move on to the state championship in March.  The event is free for all participants and spectators, and participants may leave after their age group has completed shooting.
   
E-Flyers
The latest E-flyers of other activities and community events can be found by clicking the link below.


Quick Links
SVA STARS


Important Dates
January 26
Girl Zone K-3

January 26
Lucky Ladybug Luncheon

January 26
Skate Night P-8

January 31
Texas Roadhouse
Night - Donates 10%

February 2
Girl Zone K-3

February 6-10
CogAT Assessment
Grade 3

February 9
Kindergarten Registration

February 9
Girl Zone K-3

February 10
3rd Quarter Mid-Terms
Go Home

February 10
Valentines After-School Dance/Event

February 11
PTSA Winter Carnival

Automated Calls for School Closings, Delays & Early Dismissal

Bright Arrow automated notifications are sent when we have 
emergencies like snow days and early dismissals.  Click on KCSD website link and then follow instructions to add or remove a phone number:

To add a number:
Click Parents
Click Inclement Weather
Click Inclement Weather -
Emergency Call Notification

To remove a number:
Click Parents
Click Inclement Weather
Click Inclement Weather -
Emergency Call Notification


Dress Code
At Summit View Academy we rely upon a system of supervision and monitoring by staff and surveillance cameras to provide and maintain a safe school environment.  All students attending SVA are required to follow the Dress Code. The Dress Code can be viewed by clicking the link below.   



K-5 Enrichment Schedule
Classes in grades K-5 participate in enrichment classes using an A-E rotation schedule.  Using this type of schedule ensures student receive equal instructional time in all enrichment classes.  Enrichment classes will not be on a specific day of the week.  They will be changing throughout the school year when school is not in session.




Transportation Issue
For questions/concerns about bus transportation, please call 356-0253.



Parent Drop Off 
and Pick-Up
Please pull forward as far as possible in the loop.  Observe any cones and staff members directing traffic.  The safety of our students and staff is priority.  Your assistance in this process is greatly appreciated.  Thank you for your cooperation.



Follow  Mrs. Smith and Kenton County on Twitter
Follow Mrs. Smith
@SVAPrincipal475 for exciting news about SVA. Follow Kenton County @The KCSD to receive school delay/closing information and other information about the great things that are happening across the school district.



School Report Card
for
 2015-16 

The 2015-16 school report card summary can be viewed by clicking the link below.  This report indicates the performance of tested students in five core subjects, race population, as well as, quick facts on our school.  



W.O.W. Award
If you know of a staff member who has gone above and beyond your expectations, you can nominate them for a WOW award.  Anyone (parents or colleagues) can nominate any staff member at Summit View Academy for a What Outstanding Work Award. Anyone who is an employee  can be nominated.  Email your nomination to Deputy Superintendant Barb Martin at 
barb.martin@kenton.
kysch ools.us