Principal's Point 
Dear SVA Families,
This week we kicked off our Boosterthon event at school. The students are very excited about the daily activities. Thank you all so much for supporting this year's SVA Glow Run. If you haven't registered your student yet, you can do so this weekend on
funrun.com
by searching for our school or using our school's registration code:
145-795.
This weekend we have a special challenge where students can receive an additional reward when you get pledges.
You can learn more on funrun.com. Grades 6-8 will participate in their Glow Run on Thursday, November 3
rd
and Grades K-5 will do the Glow Run on Friday, November 4th.
The schedule is posted below for your convenience. Thank you again for supporting our school!
Lesley Smith
Boosterthon Glow Run Schedule
Thursday, November 3rd - Grades 6-8
8:15-9:00 Team Challengers (6th)
9:15-10:00 Team Archimedes (7th)
10:15-11:00 Team Tesla (7th)
11:15-12:00 Team Explorers (6th)
12:30-1:15 Team Apollo (8th)
1:30-2:15 Team Gemini (8th)
Friday, November 4th - Grades K-5
8:15-8:40 Team Creators (K-AM)
9:00-9:45 Team Lil' Bots (1st)
10:00-10:45 Team C3PO (3rd)
11:00-11:45 Team Fusion (5th)
12:00-12:45 Team STEAMrollers (2nd)
1:15-1:45 Team Creators (K-PM)
2:00-2:45 Team Knights of Knowledge (4th)
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Safe Schools Week Raps Up On Friday!
Students have been participating in Safe Schools Week to bring awareness to drugs and bullying. Students have one more day to support this preventative campaign. Friday's theme is "
Scare Away Bullying and Drugs". All students are encourage to wear their
Halloween costume to school!
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Dress Up Tomorrow to
Students are permitted to wear a costume tomorrow, Friday, October 28th! Costumes need to be appropriate, no masks, no clown costumes, no fake weapons. The best dressed student from each classroom will get a prize.
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Freaky Friday & Halloween Dance
Tomorrow Evening
Grades 4-8
The 8th Grade Field Trip Committee is sponsoring a Freaky Friday on October 28th from 3:15 to 5:30 p.m. for students in grades 6-8. The cost is $5 per student.
The Student Council is sponsoring a Halloween Dance for all students in grades 4th & 5th on Friday, October 28th from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. The cost is $1.00 per student.
Wear your Halloween costumes and come join the fun!
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2016 Princess Breakfast
October 29, 2016
Presented by Pioneer Tennis Boosters
 The Pioneer Tennis Boosters are hosting the 2016 Princess Breakfast this Saturday, October 29th at 9:00 a.m. at Summit View Academy. The cost of this event is $20 per child which includes one free adult. All proceeds benefit Simon Kenton High School Tennis Team. For details and ticket order form, please click on the link below.
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Picture Retake Day
 Strawbridge Studios Inc. will be at school on Thursday, November 3rd for students who wanted to have school pictures re-taken or were absent on picture day. If you are getting your pictures re-taken, please bring initial picture package to give to photographer on November 3rd. All students who were absent and are having their first school picture taken must have an order form completed with payment. Order forms are available in the school office.
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2016-17 Yearbook
Don't miss out! Order your 2016-17 SVA Yearbook. The ordering procedure is like last year. All orders are processed through Balfour. Please do not call school to order or submit order money to school. You may order a copy of this year's edition using one of the following ways: on-line, phone, or mail. Please see the yearbook order form below for details.
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Veterans' Day Program
SVA will be celebrating Veterans Day on
Friday, November 11th
. Attached you will find an invitation for veteran family members (parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, etc.) to attend the special breakfast and assembly honoring them and their service to our country. The breakfast will begin at 8:15 in cafeteria #2, followed by the assembly beginning at 9:00 in gymnasium #2.
In addition, we are asking families to send pictures of family members who are veterans. Please include the name, branch of service, and relation to the student. These pictures can be sent electronically to Mrs. Krumpelman at
We are looking forward to a wonderful day celebrating our veterans!
Click the link below for the RSVP form.
RSVP forms are due Wednesday, November 2nd.
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Last Chance to Buy Your Tickets
Princess Whatsername Musical
Tickets for this years
musical,
Princess Whatsername
are available for purchase. The musical will be shown November 3-5, 2016. The ticket cost is $6.00. The following options are available to purchase tickets:
- Order On-line - www.ShowTix4U.com Ordering on-line is the preferred choice for tickets.
- Order by Phone - 1-866-967-8161.
- Order Cash Only - Contact Heather Davis at 859-445-7272. Tickets will be reserved. Payment can be made at door.
Students participating in this production, as well as, the staff and parents assisting have put in countless hours to make our musical a hit. Please purchase ticket(s) and join us in supporting Summit View Academy and the Arts!
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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.
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"Sock"tober - Let's Make A Difference
Did you know that every night approximately 600,000 people in the US live on the streets? Some of those people are kids. Nice people donate a lot of things to local shelters, but most people do not donate socks. The good news is you can help! We are collecting new socks for the month of "Sock"tober! Please help us by bringing in new socks and putting them in the box at the clock tower entrance. At the end of the month we will donate the socks to the local homeless shelter.
Thanks for being you and making a difference in your community.
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Royal Roll Out -
Skate Nights
Join your classmates tonight, November 17th, and have some fun at the SVA Skate Nights! 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 begin again in January.
January 26
February 16
March 23
April 20
May 18
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All Pro Dads Breakfast
2016 Schedule
Our next All Pro Dads Breakfast will be held on Friday, November 18th 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.
December 16, 2016
January 20, 2017
February 17, 2017
March 24, 2017
April 21, 2017
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Royals Work Ethic Program
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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:
2nd Quarter - December 20, 2016
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.
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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!
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 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 October Smith's STARS!
| Kaydence Nunn |
Kaylee Korros |
Jenna Vogelpohl |
| Leigha Travis |
Cameronn Mardis |
Joe Zimmerman |
| Rama Smadi |
Kara Wiesman |
Tyler Rabe |
| Uriah Kordish |
Karma Schwaller |
Leo Becknell |
| Hayden Carson |
Aaryan Prasad |
Shayla Wheeldon |
| Jayden Gillespie |
Emily Hall |
Seanti Marshall |
| Josiah Painter |
Cameron Steffin |
Hestin Coots |
| Taylor Cummins |
Casey Simmons |
Jared Stephens |
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 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 October Lucky Ladybugs!
| Neveah Dwartman-Dixon |
Luke Oxenham |
Law Cotton |
| Vivian Decker |
Colin Parker |
Elijah Sizemore |
| Mylia Burkart |
Owen Speakman |
Lia Racke |
| Reed Wolfe |
Elena Whaley |
Taylor Jones |
| Andrew Carlisle |
Gabby Lucas |
Emma Wilson |
| Trey Cahill |
Emma Bolen |
Aubree Abbott |
| Lauren Williams |
Madelyn Strunk |
Braiden Dowling |
| Trevor Pulsfort |
Shaun Gabbard |
Caylynn Sullivan |
| Kevin Bryan |
Eli Craven |
Ava Bucher |
| Anna Shumate |
Alex Rivera |
Griffin McKean |
| Sophia Vormbrock |
Derrion Newton |
Kevin Gibson |
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"Why I Love America" Calendar Contest
Kindergarten Winner
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Hannah Halbrook & Mrs. Dreyer
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Congratulations to Hannah Halbrook, a
Kindergarten student in Mrs. Dreyer's class, for being chosen as a Winner in the 2017 "Why I Love America" calendar contest. Students in grades K-12 grades were eligible to enter artwork for this calendar contest. Hannah and her family have been invited to attend an awards ceremony on December 5th to recognize her for this achievement. Way to go Hannah!
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SVA First Grader Participates in
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's
Light The Night Walk
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's Light The Night Walk was held in Cincinnati on October 15th. Light The Night Walk exists to find cures and ensure access to the best available treatments for all blood cancer patients. Braxton Lindloff, a first grade student at Summit View Academy began his first year of school last year facing the biggest battle of his young life. Braxton was diagnosed with Leukemia in July, 2015, and spent many days at Cincinnati Children's Medical Center for treatment. After several months, he was able to join his peers in class and began his school career. Braxton is currently in remission and enjoying life as a typical six year old. Braxton and his family joined many others who participated in the Light The Night Walk to support The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. The pictures below show what a great time Braxton had supporting this organization in finding a cure.
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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.
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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.
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Transportation Updates
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.
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2016-17 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.
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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.
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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.
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SK Little Pioneers Basketball
Grades K-3
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Simon Kenton will once again host the Little Pioneers Basketball Program for students in grades K - 3. This program will focus on the fundamentals of the game, as well as 5-on-5 play.
All registrations must be submitted by November 4, 2016!
Information and registration form can be found by clicking the link below.
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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:
Join the newly formed Remind message group for SVA Royals Athletics 6-8 by entering 81010 then texting this message to @svaro.
The Summit View Archery Team held their mandatory parent information meeting on October 10th. Practices began last week. On November 4
th
, all the archery participants will participate in practice. Cuts to the archery team will begin on November 11th.
Archery is
CLOSED
to any new participants due to the extremely high number of participan
ts.
BASKETBALL
Our basketball teams have all been chosen by the coaches at each grade level. Practice schedule for the teams is as follows, but changes can be made by the coaching staffs at any time.
Practice Schedule-
Monday-Thursday
6
th Girls 3:30-4:30
8
th Girls 4:30-5:30
6
th Boys 5:30-6:30
7
th Boys 6:30-7:30
7
th Girls 7:30-8:30
8
th Boys 8:30-9:30
Saturday Practices will be scheduled by coaches as needed on a weekly basis. Game Schedule will be on the website by November 2nd. Mandatory parent meeting tonight in the 6th-8th cafeteria from 6:30-7:30 PM!!
CHEERLEADING
The cheerleaders are preparing for the upcoming basketball season, and the competition team continues to prepare for their first competitions of the season. Their first competition will be at Boone County on November 5th, and the Regional Competition will be held on November 16th.
CROSS COUNTRY
Our cross country team completed their season this past Saturday at the Meet of Champions in Lexington, KY. Our cross country team had another excellent season highlighted by the 1
st
Place finish in the Kenton County Championship by the Boy's Middle School team. Thanks to Coaches Kristi French and Erin Webb along with a number of volunteers that helped continue the SVA cross country tradition this season!
The Fall Sports Banquet for football, cross country, and volleyball will be held at Receptions in Erlanger on November 1st at 6:00 p.m.
FOOTBALL
The Fall Sports Banquet for football, cross country, and volleyball will be held at Receptions in Erlanger on November 1st at 6:00 p.m.
Thank you to the coaching staff of Bill McLeid, Dereck Marks, Eric Puckett, Sean Barth, Chris Anderson, and James Elliot and the Football Mom, Katie Gray, as well as a plethora of volunteers which made this an enjoyable season.
TRACK
Track tryouts begin in the 2
nd
week of February.
The Fall Sports Banquet for football, cross country, and volleyball will be held at Receptions in Erlanger on November 1st at 6:00 p.m.
Thank you to Coaches Nicole Van Cleve and Samantha Wiechert for making this another successful volleyball season.
Wrestling practice began on Tuesday, October 11. The wrestling coach is still looking for many more able bodies to compete this season. Practices are Monday-Thursday from 7:00-9:00 PM in the 6th-8th school cafeteria. Wrestling is open to 5
th
to 8
th
graders.
Upcoming Schedule
Wrestling Tournament at SVA on November 12th.
The Fall Sports Banquet for football, cross country, and volleyball will be held at Receptions in Erlanger on November 1 at 6:00 PM. Banquet reservations and payment may be turned in to the coaches or the athletic director, Mike Nachazel. Last minute banquet forms will be accepted until tomorrow. Please submit any fall sports pictures taken throughout the season for the banquet slide show to your coaches. Forms may be picked up in the Main Office or the AD office.
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E-Flyers
The latest E-flyers of other activities and community events can be found by clicking the link below.
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October 24-28
Safe Schools Week
Oct. 24 - Nov. 2
Boosterthon Glow Run
PTSA Fundraiser
October 27
E-Wise Field Trip
October 27
PM Preschool
Field Trip
October 28
Freaky Friday & Halloween Dance
Grades 4-8
October 29
Taking Root
Tree Planting Day
November 1
Fall Sports Banquet
Grades 6-8
November 3
Picture Retake Day
November 3
Glow Run Grades 6-8
November 3-5
Princess Whatsername Musical
November 4
Glow Run Grades K-5
November 7 & 8
No School
November 11
Veterans' Day Program
November 17
Royal Roll Out
Skate Night
November 18
All Pro Dads Breakfast
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Transportation Issue
For questions/concerns about bus transportation, please call 356-0253.
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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.
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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.
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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
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