A Generous Community Supports Summit’s Mission Educating a child requires an exceptional faculty; a curriculum that develops fluency, creativity, and competency: and the generous involvement of parents. Summit School encourages parents, grandparents and alums to actively participate in the daily life at Summit and provide financial support beyond tuition.
History of Giving at Summit School Since its founding in 1933, parents have donated funds to help the school build its campus and its invested reserves. Today, as in the past, each Summit School family plays an active role in the school community. Summit parents share the responsibilities of meeting the school’s educational goals and ensuring a soundly governed and financially healthy institution. Summit relies on the support and involvement of our entire community – including current and former parents, grandparents, trustees, alumni, faculty and staff. Through volunteer opportunities, special events and fundraising efforts, the school provides a variety of ways to become involved.
Financial Support We ask all parents and other constituents to contribute to the Annual Fund at the beginning of every school year and to participate in campaigns that support new buildings, endowment and other capital needs. Parents are also invited to support fundraising events and activities sponsored by our Parents’ Association. We understand that within a school year you will be given many opportunities to give.
Active Participation Parents are encouraged to take an active part in their children’s education. There are many ways to be involved. Parents volunteer in classrooms; attend Parent-Teacher conferences, athletic events, plays and musicals; join the Annual Fund team; take part in Parents’ Association activities and serve as part of Parents’ Association.
You won’t want to miss attending the following events, and your help to organize them is greatly appreciated: JrK/K Fall Sing.................................................Oct. 29 1st Grade Famous American Day.....................Mar. 27 2nd Grade Native American Day.....................Apr. 25 3rd Grade Pioneer Day.....................................Oct. 18 4th Grade Living Biographies..........................Feb. 26 5th Grade Immigration Presentation................Dec. 11 6th Grade Mystery Club Series........................Quarterly 8th and 9th Grade Musical...............................Nov. 7 & 8 9th Grade Speeches..........................................Beginning Feb. 7