Community Night at Chik-Fil-A – TONIGHT!!!
Wednesday, Dec. 12 from 5-8pm
at the MoPac/Parmer Location
Come join us and enjoy dinner with other Summitt families. DON’T FORGET to tell them you’re with Summitt so a portion of the sales benefit the Summitt PTA.
Lockdown Drill next week
In compliance with AISD policy, all lockdown drills are to be planned in advance and announced to parents and staff at least 24 hours in advance before the lockdown drill. Lockdowns are conducted for intruder or violence on campus. A lock down drill should take no longer than 30 seconds to complete and students will be given an opportunity to process the experience by their teacher.
In accordance with this policy this is our official notification that a lockdown drill will be conducted on Tuesday, December 18 at 8:30 AM.
Jingle Bell Jog Rescheduled
Our 4th and 5th graders will be participating in our 12th annual Jingle Bell Jog on Monday, December 17th. They will run/jog/walk this 1.1 mile race during their special area times. Please feel free to come out with your class and line up along the fire lane to cheer them on! Parents are also welcome to join!
5th grade will race outside from 9-9:20 am
4th grade will race outside from 2:15-2:35 pm
Winners will be announced in the gym the last 10 minutes of class
The 4th and 5th grade teachers will receive small jingle bells for each student to wear on the day of the race and we will have Jingle Bell awards for the top 3 finishers in each grade. All 4th and 5th grade students will come to the gym for specials on December 17th 🙂
Jingle Bell Rock Dance
On Friday, Dec. 14 there will be a school-wide Jingle Bell Rock dance during assembly, so get to school by 7:30 so you don’t miss out on this fun activity. It will be lead by the 5th grade wellness team.
Spirit Day themes
December 13- Holiday Headwear (Bring out your favorite holiday headbands, hats, antlers, etc.)
December 14- Frozen Friday (Like the icy winds of Arendelle, wear snowflakes, blue, white, silver, etc.)
December 17- Holiday Socks
December 18- Holiday Vacation (Wear a Hawaiian or vacation style shirt and leis!)
December 19- Baby It’s Cold Outside (Wear your favorite scarf, mittens, winter hat, etc.)
December 20- Holiday Bling (Wear all of your fun, festive, and sparkly holiday pieces!)
Morning drop off and afternoon pick up procedures
As a friendly reminder, please do not drop off children prior to 7:10 a.m. Our doors do not open until 7:10, which means students do not have adequate supervision until this time. Morning assembly begins promptly at 7:30, and we are working to keep the assembly quick so that we can get students to their respective classrooms promptly. If you haven’t come into assembly, give it a try! We have a theme for each day of the week!
The tardy bell rings at 7:45 a.m. If morning assembly runs late, or if there are traffic and weather delays that prevent a timely entrance into school, we will withhold tardies for a few extra minutes. The office staff will make this decision based on current circumstances, and we will communicate with teachers. If your child is tardy, please have them come to the front office to obtain a tardy slip before walking to class. Once the tardy bell rings at 7:45, please help us begin our day by exiting the campus safely and promptly. This will help ensure all of our students have access to all possible instructional minutes each day. It is our goal to begin instruction each day as close to 7:45 each day. If you plan on being on the campus after 7:45, please come to the office for a Raptor badge. We appreciate your help in this capacity! Thank you!
Car Line
With the rainy weather, it’s understandable if you would like to adjust your pick up location for after school dismissal. If you would like to change your pick- up location for afternoon dismissal, simply call the office prior to 2:45 p.m., and we will get the message to your child. If you choose to change your location to the car line, please remember to have a sign with your child’s name written clearly and legibly. This helps us to keep the car line moving swiftly! Thank you!Support Summitt’s Appreciation Team
Help Summitt’s Appreciation Team thank our school’s crossing guards, counselors, and academic specialists. Add an item or two from the team’s Amazon Wish List to your last-minute holiday purchases: http://a.co/hSbn3Xb. Ship it to your home and drop it off in the Summitt front office. Contact [email protected] with questions or concerns.
Guinea pig sitters needed
If you are staying in town this winter break, and would like to host two of Summitt’s cutest and most cuddly members, please consider volunteering to babysit, Mouse and Whiskers, the library guinea pigs. For more information contact Denise Richey at [email protected] or (512) 414-4249.
Thank You for Stockings and Mittens
Hooray hooray! The 2nd grade mittens and 3rd grade stockings are complete and to the teachers for the students to decorate. Many thanks to the grandmoms and anyone else that helped. The teachers and students appreciate your time, effort and fortitude.
PSA from the Office: Please Label Your Kid’s Items ASAP
Many students got new Summitt hoodies and jackets last week. We don’t want them to get lost! Please take a moment to write your child’s first and last name on their jackets, sweatshirts, lunch bags and waters! That way when they are turned into lost and found they can find their way back to your child.
Vote on School Calendar Survey for next year
Austin
ISD is currently working on the calendar for the 2019-2020 school year.
The Calendar Task Force has worked very hard to prepare three (3) calendar options. Please take a minute to vote on the calendar that you prefer. The deadline is Dec. 20. Vote HERE: https://austinisd.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_8uK29TQg601Bb0x
GOODWILL Section:
Volunteers needed for SUMMITT LIBRARY INVENTORY 2018
Each year in an effort to keep our collection current and accurate, the librarian must scan each and every item in the library collection, including all book, videos, CDs, and professional materials. With about 20,000 items to scan, and a 2 week window in which to do it, the librarian is very appreciative of any extra hands. Volunteers must be able to go from a sitting position to a standing position comfortably, and monitor a few basic operations on a computer.
This is not a good fit for volunteers with young kiddos, as it requires steady concentration so as not lose one’s place. It is a great fit for anyone looking to donate their time in a quiet setting with minimal interaction with others. Sign up details here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E49A9AA2FA5F58-summitt
Got the time
This section features volunteer opportunities. Check here each week to see what’s needed. That way, if you “got the time,” you can find the perfect option.
- If you have any time now through December 20, please consider helping our librarian with inventory, such as scanning barcodes and looking for lost books. Please contact Denise Richey ([email protected]) with questions.
- If you have time on December 20, please help open the front door and direct volunteers to the office to get name tags for class parties. Parties are starting at 7:45 am, 9:00 am, and 1:00 pm.
Blue Santa Thanks you!
Toys collection for Operation Blue Santa got picked up last Friday. With the generosity of Summitt parents, three big boxes full of toys were collected. A huge thank you goes out to our teachers and staff for their support in passing the words out to the community and a gigantic appreciation and gratitude to our parents for their caring heart toward families who are in need of extra help during this holiday season. On behalf of APD/Operation Blue Santa again we say thank you and wishing you all a season full of joy and laughter!
AISD and Community Events:
Murchison Girls basketball game tonight
Murchison Girls Basketball team invites you to their last games tonight. They especially would love to see elementary students at the games. There will be gift bags for all kids that come and support!
Date: Wednesday, December 12th
Time: B team plays at 6pm/ A team plays at 7pm
Location: Murchison Middle School
Fulmore Magnet applications due Friday
Fulmore Middle School shadow applications are due Friday, December 14th, 2018. The intent to apply form on the AISD Portal or a paper application must be submitted in order to qualify to shadow.
Fulmore Campus Showcase: Evening of Wonder, Tuesday, January 15th, 2019 from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm. Come see our diverse and magical school!
Holiday Caroling from AHS Trojan Choir
Friday, Dec. 14 from 6:30 – 8:30pm
The annual AHS Trojan Choir Caroling Event is a fun tradition that matches groups of student singers with local residents to share the music of the holidays, caroling style. Our carolers will come to your home to sing for you and your family or you can make a donation on behalf of a neighbor and send our caroling as a gift! Our groups also make great surprise entertainment at holiday parties! Choir members will ‘pass the hat’ for donations to this award winning music program and collect canned good for the Central Texas Food Bank. Register for a visit from AHS Carolers at https://www.trojanchoir.com/caroling. If making an online donation is easier or if you’re not able to schedule a caroling visit but would love to support AHS Trojan Choir we would be grateful for your generosity.
Child Guidance Center’s FREE Parent Workshop for Managing Meltdowns and Tantrums
Tues., Dec. 4 from 6 – 7:30pm
Details & Registration HERE:
Meltdowns and tantrums can be effectively prevented, managed, and treated. In this workshop, parents will be able to tell the difference between a meltdown and a tantrum, will learn tools to respond to and prevent meltdowns and tantrums, and will be given resources for when to seek additional help.
ATX Ballers basketball
ATX Ballers Youth Basketball is having a 3 on 3 basketball tournament for grades 3-8 on December 8th, 10-3pm for $10. More info here: www.atxballers.com/