Raven Report: May 4, 2022 |
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Thank you to everyone who came to the Spring Concert last night! After two long years, it was a highly anticipated return to The Gillioz, and our students, led by Mrs. Taylor and Mr. Klein, put on a stellar show! Our students are ALL Stars! |
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The hot lunch fee is $5.50 per lunch. Lunch orders will be taken each morning with attendance. Parents may also order lunch in advance through the Family Portal.
To order lunch online:
- Login to Family Portal
- Under Student, select Lunch
- Select your student from the drop down menu at the top of the page
- Select +Create Web Order
- Select the day(s) to order lunch and enter quantity
- Submit Order
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May 2022
12: Graduation at MSU Plaster Student Union, 6-7pm
13: All School Culture Day & Family Fiesta, 11:45am-12:45pm
18: Color Dash/Last Day of School & EARLY RELEASE at 11:30 am
30: Memorial Day (Offices Closed)
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Welcome to Our New SPO Coordinator! |
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Congratulations to the new SPO Coordinator for the 2022-2023 school year, Roz Madden!
Roz has been a Summit parent for three years and has served on SPO this year as the Fourth Grade Class Rep. She was unanimously voted by her fellow Class Reps to lead the Summit Parent Organization (SPO) next year in cooperation with Admin Liaison, Amy Maas.
Roz and Amy will be meeting to confirm Class Reps for next year and establish important summer dates to share with SPO prior to the last day of school. Congratulations, Roz!
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Free Dress Day Thursday, May 5th (Tomorrow!) |
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There's a new Head of School in town...
Miss Gracie T. (Kindergarten) will be stepping up as Head of School for the Day on Thursday, May 5th! Gracie was the lucky winner of this prestigious promotion at The Summit Annual Gala.
She has big plans for our school tomorrow! We won't spoil all the surprises, but Miss Gracie would like all students to know that tomorrow is a FREE DRESS DAY! Wear any school appropriate clothing, and don't forget to bring proper shoes for P.E.
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Spend your summer at The Summit with Camp Raven! These weekly camps provide a fun, safe, and stimulating way to continue learning over the summer break. Each camp, led by talented and enthusiastic instructors, focuses on a central theme from explorations in STEM and art to music and movement. Campers will have fun while learning and making new friends!
Check out some of these exciting camp offerings, and register today!
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Year-Round Gardening
July 18-22, 8:30-11:30am
Early Learners/PreK-Kindergarten
Camp Instructor: Ms. Halina
Calling all junior gardeners! During this session, we will study the seasons and how they affect what grows and how the cycle repeats itself every year. We will plant strawberry cuttings, learn the different parts of a plant, and include math, reading, art, and music in our theme.
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Explorer Essentials
July 18-22, 8:30-11:30am
1st-5th Grades
Camp Instructor: 37 North
Do you love exploring? Would you know what to do if you got lost, or stuck outside overnight? The guide pros from 37 North Expeditions will help teach us need-to-know skills for the outdoors, from what to pack in your backpack to survival skills like filtering water and making an emergency shelter so you are ready for anything that happens in the great outdoors. Students will receive certification in Leave No Trace techniques.
This is a very hands-on class and includes a hiking field trip.
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Yoga with Miss D
July 18-22, 12:30-3:30pm
1st-5th Grades
Camp Instructor: Miss D
Come learn about yoga postures, partner yoga poses, and yoga games at this camp for kids. We will have a yoga flow class each day, along with yoga themed games and activities.
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Esports
July 18-19, 12-3pm
6th Grade & Up
Camp Instructor: Trevor Long
Rocket League players will work on developing skills and using them in matches. Topics like rotational principals and improving control over their car on the ground and in the air will be explored. Potential for replay reviews and individualized training for different levels of players.
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Wizards and Houses
July 20-22, 12-3pm
6th Grade & Up
Camp Instructor: Ms. Renfroe
Inspired by famous wizarding characters, let’s spend a magical week together! We will spend our time creating potions, selecting our wands, learning magical games, and many more magical things.
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Senior Spotlight: Q&A with Henry Currao |
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What grade were you in when you joined The Summit?
I joined The Summit in 11th grade.
Where will you be attending college/university?
I will be attending Missouri State University.
What major or course of study do you plan to pursue?
I plan to study Sociology, History, or Anthropology.
Why did you choose that?
I have a passion for learning about humans, how we act, think, and more.
What advice do you have for younger Summit students?
Find something you like doing, and pursue it to no end.
What is the most interesting thing you have read or seen lately? Why did it resonate with you?
Ruth Bader Ginsburg will have a statue built of her. This resonates with me because she is an important figure in society and has done a lot of good.
If you could host a dinner party with any four people in the world (real or fictional, past or present), who would they be and why?
Dave Grohl, Karl Marx, Darth Vader, and Colonel Sanders.
Pick a word to describe your future. What made you choose that word?
Limitless, because I have endless opportunities.
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Teacher Memories from Mr. Klein |
Henry is a great student and someone who leads by example. I remember walking into an All-Stars rehearsal one day and Henry had spent a few hours after school testing the cables and channels to find which ones worked the best. He sketched a graphic for me to look at and single-handedly improved the sound quality of the ensemble without being asked to do so. Henry has spent many of his free hours in the music room to practice and improve his percussion skills, and that is one of the many reasons he is a vital member of the All-Stars. It has been a pleasure to know him this past year, and I am excited to see what his future holds. |
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Teacher Memories from Ms. Renfroe |
It was a pleasure to see Henry's creative mind at work in Digital Arts. He was never short of interesting ideas for projects and collaborations.
During one of my first interactions with Henry, he was brainstorming for his first project. His goal was to create a logo that represented himself. Henry decided to create a human-esqe, monster sandwich. Throughout the semester his work remained unique and original. I am excited to see where he goes next!
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Dear Henry,
Congratulations on this milestone in your life. You are a bright light that has never met a stranger and brings so much joy to your family and friends. We are very proud of the young man you have become.
Whether you choose audio engineering or become a history teacher for your career, please never stop learning and growing like you have over the last 18 years. All your life, you have excelled at anything you are passionate about. As your family, we know that you will be as passionate and excellent at whatever path you choose.
As you head to Missouri State University in the fall, we know that you will bring your sense of humor and kindness to campus. Remember to enjoy every opportunity you are given. You will do great things, and we will always be here to guide you and support you.
Happy Graduation, son!
Your Entourage,
Mom, Dad, Amy & Lucas
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Welcome to Our School, Grandfriends! |
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Thank you to every single family for your support and involvement with our school. Students had much fun sharing their school and classroom with their Grandfriends yesterday! Grandfriends were able to rotate between classes to hear directly from their students about all the amazing new facts and skills they have learned this year and see their hands-on projects. There were a few special musical performances as well!
Be sure to check out the Class Blogs page on our website for more details on Grandfriends fun from each classroom! |
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8th Grade Job Shadow Experience and Class Trip |
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Eighth grade students have been wrapping up their middle school careers by looking ahead to their future occupational careers. Check out some of their insightful reflections below!
The class also enjoyed a two-day trip in St. Louis for their class trip last weekend. They have been working hard to fundraise for this trip all year, and all their planning, organization, and dedication paid off as they climbed and explored the interactive City Museum and rode all the thrilling rides (some multiple times) at Six Flags St. Louis!
Adesola – Architecture: I really liked my shadow at HoodRich architecture. I found the job site most interesting; there was a feeling of accomplishment when you see a design turn into something real. The software was also really intriguing. When you think of architecture, you think of a ruler and pencil. But they use Archicad, which you can use to build walls and look at materials, down to the brick.
Cadence – Ophthalmology: I really enjoyed my job shadow experience. Dr. Lewis and I saw many different patients with lots of different reasons to come in. We saw people that recently had cataract surgery, eye infections, dry eye, or just coming in for a regular visit. My favorite experience was an IPL (intense pulsing light) treatment for dry eye and rosacea that I got to see Dr. Lewis do. I also got to wear these cool goggles during the treatment. Overall I loved the experience and want to explore this career. I liked the downtime in between patients and minimal schooling (for a doctor).
Joe – Dickerson Park Zoo: My job shadow was with both veterinarians Arial Marler and Cassie Turner at the Dickerson Park Zoo. I learned many veterinary terms and procedures. I saw a baby owl getting fed and a snake getting tested for diseases. I interviewed the vets about their job and learned the cool parts of taking care of animals. I also had to clean cages and help move a 250-pound tortoise.
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Final Webinar Recording Now Available! |
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The Summit's accrediting body, The Independent School Association of the Central States (ISACS), is offering a five-part parent education webinar series in Spring 2022.
The final webinar in the series, "Helping Our Children of Color Thrive in Independent Schools," led by presenter Carol Sutton Lewis of Ground Control Parenting, is now available. Click the link below to view the webinar recording, and see the following links for more important resources:
To accommodate busy schedules, recordings of the webinars will be available until June 30, 2022. Be sure to check the Raven Report each week for instructions on accessing the webinar recordings after the live presentation date!
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This week, earn 15% in rebates with Chipotle!
Download The Raise Right App, then pick up dinner on your way home from school.
Our enrollment code is 146AAC2814925.
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When you shop on smile.amazon.com, the AmazonSmile Foundation will donate 0.5% fo the purchase price of eligible products to the charitable organization of your choice, The Summit!
Watch the YouTube link below to learn how to sign up for AmazonSmile!
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