Matterhorn September 2012
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Parents’ Association Newsletter
Dear Parents,
Welcome to all Summit families! The 2012-13 year is off to a fabulous start. We are so excited to be joined by Triad Academy and we welcome new teachers, staff as well as many new families! The Parents’ Association is looking forward to meeting you and having your valuable help and input at school. Studies have shown that students do better in school if their families participate in school volunteer activities! We have an amazing group of parents who can be seen helping in the library, the classrooms, the gardens, the School Store and many more places. It never ceases to amaze me to see where parents are helping! You make my job so much easier by committing to volunteering in so many ways. I know the children, faculty and staff appreciate your M AR support by helping make Summit the warm, strong community it is Summit School today! If you are looking for a way to Save the date for our auction on help and have any questions, please Saturday, March 23. Plan to attend contact me at djhickman@triad.rr.com. this enchanted evening complete with silent auction, divine food, — Denise Hickman, President tempting drinks, and an exciting live auction. We’ll enjoy spectacular, spellbinding entertainment with Hannibal the Magician. The Summit Auction supports the Learning that Lasts Forever Capital Campaign, which has raised $10.9 million toward its $13.5 million goal. Every penny we raise at the auction supports the campaign. So, join your friends for
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Save the Date! Summit School Auction
Back to School Bash! Friday, Sept 14 @ 5:30–8 pm Athletic Center
Celebrates 80 Years of Magic even your own smartphone. The Auction Committee promises it will be a night to remember! If you would like to volunteer or have ideas for great auction items, please contact Dana Stallings at dstallings9697@gmail.com, or Jennifer Hudson at jennandjon@mac.com. some fun while contributing to this important goal! Experience the auction with a new technology twist: wireless bidding! You won’t miss a minute of the fun while you check on your items from a handheld device or
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Come in, WE’RE OPEN!
These gatherings are a chance for Head of School Michael Ebeling and other Summit faculty to talk about new and interesting projects, initiatives or ideas related to teaching and learning. It’s a great time to ask questions, share ideas and connect with others in the Summit community. This is one of the many ways we cultivate and maintain the
The School Store has moved to a new location in the Main Building, up the steps behind the Anne Coggan Johnston Dining Room. Come see us between 7:45 and 8:15 am on Monday, Wednesday, Friday, or any Spirit Day! We look forward to seeing you around campus in your Summit gear!
THE PARENTS’ ASSOCIATION 2012-2013 sspa@summitmail.org
Held from 8:30 to 9:30 am (after drop off) in the Conference Room adjacent to the Dining Hall:
• Thursday, September 27 • Thursday, December 6 • Thursday, February 7 • Thursday, April 18
The Parents’ Association, an organization of parent volunteers, coordinates activities to benefit our children. The Association, led by officers and committee chairs, enlist other parents’ help. The Association also conducts fund-raising activities to underwrite special projects for the school.
Officers
Committees
President Denise Hickman
Back to School Bash Elliott Turner, Chair Mary Lynn Sullivan, Chair
Graduation Debbie Malmo, 8th Ginny Thomas, 9th
Secretary Elizabeth Hollan
Book Fair Meredith Peterson, Chair Anna Singer, Asst. Chair
Hospitality Vera Satterfield, Chair Shelley Holden, Asst. Chair
Treasurer Louisa Petersen
Costume Room Joyce Carson, Chair
Assistant Treasurer April Holder
Ea$y Money Michelle Beck, Chair
Library Lisa Thompson, Lower Cheryl Gross, Upper
Nominating Kim Bailey
Gardening Mary Lynn Sullivan, Chair Colby Murphy, Asst. Chair
President-Elect Sarah McAuley
parent-school partnership that we believe in.
Matterhorn Elizabeth Wild, Editor Caleb Clauset, Editor & Designer Martin Tucker, Photographer
May Frolics Kristie Blanco, Chair Clare Quadland, Chair Tabatha Brantley, Asst. Chair Katie Grubbs, Asst. Chair New Families Claire Calvin, Chair Office Support Sharon Sturkie, Chair Parents’ Forum Jennifer Grosswald, Chair Suzanne Campbell, Asst. Chair
School Pictures Anna Singer, Chair Beth Probst, Asst. Chair School Store Katie Grubbs, Chair Alison Sweeney, Asst. Chair Upper School Athletic Liaisons Charles Corpening Lara Wilson Caroline Grubbs Volunteer Coordinator Denise Hickman, Chair Wrapping Paper Carlie Stubbs, Chair Suzanne Campbell, Asst. Chair
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2012 Innisbrook Gift Wrap Sale Please help us make the Innisbrook Gift Wrap Sale a success!
Last year, Summit sold a total of $27,666 of Innisbrook products, for a net profit of $12,737. The funds are being invested into professional development opportunities for Summit faculty and staff and into database technology for better communication in and around Summit. Orders should be placed using EZ order entry at www.innisbrook.com and are due Thursday, September 27. Pick-up will take place on October 25, 26 and 29 in the Conference Room adjacent to the Dining Hall. Innisbrook is a Greensboro-based, family-owned company. All Innisbrook gift wrap is 100% recyclable and 100% manufactured on recycled paper. NOV
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Exciting prizes this year include:
• VISA gift cards ($100/$75/$50) for top 3 overall sellers;
• Lunch pizza party for all students selling $250; • Hank the Hippo “Backpack Buddy” for students selling 15+ items; • Weekly drawings for iTunes and Target gift cards. Thank you for supporting our fund raising efforts to benefit Summit again this year!
Spotlight:
Some Ea$y Ways to Help Summit Earn Free Money Your Ea$y Money Committee is fired up to help Summit raise some cash. How can you help? We’d love for each of you to do two simple things:
1. Clip Box Tops for Education; 2. Re-link your Harris Teeter VIC card. Here’s a little more information:
John Medina’s Brain Rules Frames Inspiring Learning 2012–13
This year’s series is based on the book Brain Rules by John Medina. He is a brain scientist who knows how to make his research interesting and usable. In his New York Times Best seller, Medina, a molecular biologist, shares his lifelong interest in how the brain sciences might influence the way we teach our children and the way we work. In each chapter, he describes a brain rule—what scientists know for sure about how our brains work—and
then offers transformative ideas for our daily lives. This book will help you understand your own brain—and understand how your child thinks and learns as well. Dr. Paul Laurienti, a Summit parent and director of the Laboratory for Complex Brain Networks at Wake Forest University, will give the first talk, Welcome to Brain Rules, on Thursday, November 8 at 7 pm. You are warmly invited to come and learn. Bring a friend!
Box Tops for Eduction (BTFE) is such an easy way to get involved and raise money for Summit. Clip the Box Tops from hundreds of participating products and send them to school on the Collection Pages from your Thursday folder. Each one is worth 10¢ when we redeem them. Sign up to support our school at btfe.com, where you can track our progress, enter online promotions for eBoxTops and print coupons for your favorite Box Tops brands.
Together in Education (TIE) If you have a Harris Teeter VIC card, it’s time to re-link it to Summit. Our TIE code is 1075. Every Harris Teeter brand product pu rcha se earns Summit a percentage of those purchase dollars. Don’t wait… re-linking started on August 1st! One more thing—please ask your neighbors, friends and grandparents to link their VIC cards to Summit as well. You’d be surprised how much money we can earn just be re-linking these cards. Look for more news about Ea$y Money in your Thursday folder.
Now Recruiting! Summit’s Parent Admissions Network Do you love Summit? Want to show it off? Do you love to meet new people? Want to learn how to be an advocate for Summit in the community? Consider joining Summit’s Parent Admissions Network! A well-informed parent advocate makes a vital difference in a school’s admission efforts.
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Summit 3 Book Fair
Save that holiday shopping! The annual Summit Book Fair will be returning to Barnes and Noble, Saturday, November 3. There will be great events scheduled so be sure to mark those calendars. More information will be sent out as the date approaches but keep in mind that our school earns 10% or more on almost everything purchased in store or online. It’s a great opportunity to sip some coffee, mingle with other parents, and purchase great items. What could be better? If you have any questions or would like to be involved please contact Meredith Peterson at mehlynn@gmail.com or 793-6392.
We’d love to tell you more! A presentation and training session will be held at 9 am on Tuesday, October 2, on the third floor of the Library.
To express interest, please email admissions@summitmail.org or call Nancy Tuohy, director of Admissions, at 721-0540 x124.
2012-2013 Open House Events Bienvenue
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Early Childhood Division (JrKindergarten & Kindergarten) Thursday, October 25 Thursday, November 15 Thursday, January 17 9 to 10:30 am
Upper School Division (Grades 6–8) Tuesday, October 23 Wednesday, November 28 Thursday, January 10 11:30 am to 2:30 pm
All School Open House Thursday, October 18 9 to 10:30 am All grade levels welcome! Dining Room for Young Children
Triad Academy Division (Grades 1–9) Tuesday, February 5 Thursday, February 28 9 to 10:30 am
Ninth Grade Academy Monday, December 10 7 to 9 pm Thursday, January 17 2 to 3 pm
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Welcome
Volunteer Opportunity: Primary Library Who doesn’t love getting lost in a stack of books? The Primary Library for JrK–3rd grade needs volunteers. We have something for everyone and can fit any time schedule. We will train you based on your availability.
Join our great group of volunteers and get to know the wonderful Summit Library! We can’t wait to meet you!
Please contact Lisa Thompson, the Primary Library coordinator, at blt14@triad.rr.com with any questions and to schedule a time.