Remember: No school on Friday, Feb. 15th or Monday, February 18th!
Fri, Feb. 15- Student Holiday/Staff Development
Mon, Feb. 18- Student Holiday/Parent Conferences
Class Valentine’s Day Parties & Cupid Shuffle – Thurs. Feb. 14
Thurs.
Feb. 14th will be full with Valentine’s Parties for Classes and the
School-wide Cupid Shuffle at assembly for Valentine’s Day. For the Parties: please make sure you check with your child’s teacher regarding specific times and planned activities. Please also check in at the office upon arrive on campus and bring your photo ID.
LAST CHANCE! ALL Lost & Found items will be DONATED THIS Friday, Feb. 15!
Please take a look in the lost and found for your student’s possessions or ask your child to.
It is full of coats, clothing, backpacks, lunch boxes and water
bottles. The lost and found is located to the right of the front doors,
in the music hallway, after you enter the building. All items not claimed by Friday, February 15 will be donated!
Next Week: Our Summitt Eagle Fun Run begins!
The Apex Fun Run challenge starts next week!! The Apex Fun Run is a 2 week interactive leadership program combined with a fun run fundraiser that helps schools all over the country raise funds, while promoting leadership, good character and fitness. The Apex Leadership theme this year is Apex STRONG and will happen on Friday March 1! Flyers with more info: English Vietnamese
A few spots remaining for Girls on the Run!
There
are just a few spots left for the spring season of Girls on the Run!
Registration is open for the Spring Season of Girls on the Run! The
program is open to girls in grades 3-5. The season starts the week of February 18
and runs through the first week in May. Practices will be held Mondays
and Wednesdays after school until around 4:30. Registration cost is $75
and includes two program shirts, water bottle, 10-12 weeks of
practices, and entry into the Sunshine Run on May 5. Registration is
capped at 12 girls unless I can get more assistant coaches (hint, hint).
For more information and to register, go to gotraustin.org. – Coach Evette; 512-914-6900
Tet Show next week
Please join us to celebrate the Lumar New Year on Friday, February 22. Delicious Vietnamese food including vegetarian dishes, pizzas, drinks and concession items are available for purchase starting at 6 pm in the Summitt cafeteria. The Tet show will start at 7 pm. As always, the show ends with the Summitt Lion and Dragon Dance team. Tickets will be sold February 19, 20, 21 at 7:30am and 2:40pm in the Great Hall. The tickets will also be sold the night of the show.
- The first ten rows are $10 per seat.
- All other seats are $5 per seat
- Cafeteria seats are $3 each.
- If your child is performing and is in Pre-K, Kinder, 1st or 2nd grade, they must have a ticket and sit with you after their performance.
- If you cannot purchase tickets at school, send your money in an envelope and indicate what type of tickets and how many you need. The teachers will pick great seats for you. Our Tet Show benefits the AISD Vietnamese Dual Language Program.
See you at the show!
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 tomorrow, Thursday, February 14 (especially 7:45-8:15 am), please help open the front door for visitors to attend class Valentine’s Day parties.
- If you have anywhere from 15 minutes to 1 hour, please stop by the teacher workroom to see who needs help. Contact Karen Reyna ([email protected]) with questions.
From Kimberlee Guerrero, Counselor
This is to regretfully let you all know that I have resigned from my
position as the school counselor at Summitt Elementary. I have been
offered a full time position in Dripping Springs ISD where my I will
start on February 18, 2019. I will miss all of you and your wonderful
children but look forward to what this new adventure will have in store
for my family. Dripping Springs is home for me so this was an
opportunity I couldn’t pass up especially when thinking about my sweet
family. As sad as I am to leave, I am truly thankful that this door has
opened in a BIG, FAST way. I have enjoyed my time at Summitt Elementary
so much. I have to say this school has some of the sweetest kids I have
ever worked with, and it’s full of the best staff you could ever
imagine. Your children have all touched my heart greatly and I regret
that I must leave them. I have appreciated working with each one of you
and thank you for your time and effort.
– Kimberlee Guerrero, Summitt Elementary School Counselor
Mark Your Calendars for Spring Fling!
Spring Fling will be on Saturday, May 4. Spring Fling
is an adult-only silent auction fundraiser made up of donations from
local area businesses. All proceeds from the event go directly back to
Summitt to enrich and enhance all students’ learning experiences at our
wonderful school. Parents, neighbors, businesses and community groups
are invited to participate – whether it be by donating an item,
volunteering your time or attending Spring Fling. To learn more, check
out the Spring Fling page or email [email protected].
Explore UT’s Volleyball Playday with Summitt’s 5th Graders!
For the past 11 years, 5th graders from Summitt Elementary have been participating in Explore UT’s Volleyball Playday. This year it will take place on Saturday, March 2, 2019 from 8:20 to 10:30 at the University of Texas Rec Sports Center. Both 5th
grade teams will play 3 matches against other Austin ISD schools. They
will also get to participate in a 35 minute volleyball clinic with the
Women’s Volleyball Team and Men’s club team at the University of Texas.
We still have 5 spots available, so come by our office and grab a
permission form if your student is interested in playing!
Students who would like to participate need to be able to attend after school practice February 19th, 20th, 25th and 27th from 3-3:45
pm in the Summitt gym before the playday. Parents must be able to
provide transportation to and from the UT Recreation Center on the
morning of the playday. This is a fantastic event to showcase your son
or daughter’s volleyball skills that we have been learning in PE the
last 6 years. I hope you will allow them to participate, and if you
have any questions please email me at [email protected] or
call our PE office at 414-0587.
Mark Your Calendars for these PE Events
- Thursday, February 14th – School-wide Cupid Shuffle at assembly for Valentine’s Day
- February 18th-March 1st – 5th Grade Volleyball after school practice
- Saturday, March 2nd – 5th grade Volleyball Playday at EXPLORE UT Thursday, April 4th – CATCH Family Fun Night/Book Fair/Fine Arts Night
- Sunday, April 7th – Cap10K Thursday, April 25th – Field Day for K-2
- Friday, April 26th- Field Day for 3-5
Turn In Those Box Tops for Cash!
Help Summitt earn money with your Box Tops! Please turn in Box Tops by February 25!
For every collection sheet turned in, your student will earn a small
prize. Collection sheets will be going out in Monday folders. Extra
collection sheets and a bin for populated sheets can be found on the
Community Table in the Great Hall. Thank you for collecting and
submitting Box Tops!
Pictures for Yearbook & 5th Grader Baby Pictures
We need your pictures! If you took pictures of students at any event at Summitt, the yearbook team would like to put them in the yearbook! Please send full size pictures with event name, student grade (and teacher if possible) to [email protected]. We prefer shots of students in groups (2-6 students) doing activities over students just posing.
TAKE the AISD Family Survey TODAY!
Our school needs your input to continue to
improve and grow! So please don’t forget to take a moment to provide
your valuable feedback to AISD on the Annual Family Survey (formerly
Parent Survey)! Your opinion is VERY important so please complete the survey below NOW and forward this on to others! Complete one per child.
Surveys must be completed by March 8, 2019.
Enroll Your Child for 2019-2020 School Year TODAY
Enroll NOW
(scroll to the bottom for returning)! It is quick and easy! AND helps
Summitt prepare accurately for the upcoming school year to minimize
having to shift kids and teachers at the last minute! Thanks!!
Goodwill:
Thank you! to Platinum Balloon Decor for donating the lovely balloon bouquets for Counselor Appreciation Week.
Girl Scout’s Pet Supply Drive
Girl Scout Troop 1201 (3rd grade) is hosting a donation drive for the
Austin Humane Society from Feb 1-20. The girls ask that you please bring
a donation and drop it into the decorated box in the Great Hall. You
will find a printed wishlist at the donation box or you can view it HERE
Summer Reading Initiative back again this YEAR!
Help Fund Summitt’s Reading Initiative by making a small donation: http://give.livingtree.com/c/summitt-summer-reading-initiative. Here is info on Research regarding the summer slide.
Do You Use Amazon.com?
PLEASE switch to Smile.Amazon.com with PTA Texas Congress 856 Summitt Elementary as the benefactor! It is free and easy and effortlessly raises funds for our Summitt Kiddos!
AISD and Community Events:
Mulch Time at Anderson High!
It’s MULCH TIME! Support the Anderson High School Trojan Band and Dance Guard, by placing your order online at http://andersontrojanband.com/mulch by March 26th. Deliveries on April 6th!
We are offering two of the most popular types of mulch – Hardwood and
Black Label. Bags of mulch are priced at $5/each, including FREE
delivery (10 bags or more) to homes zoned to Anderson High School. Pick
up at Anderson High School is available if you live outside of our
delivery area.
Thanks for supporting the Anderson High School Trojan Band and Dance Guard!
Please e-mail Julie at [email protected] with any questions.
Murchison’s PTA’s Hot Topics 4 Parents
The next topic for this series will be Barb Steinberg’s Girl Friendships. It will happen Wednesday, Feb. 13th in the Murchison MS Cafeteria. Doors open at 5:30 pm and parents can visit with Murchison Principal Brad Clark and school counselors. Presentation will last from 6-7pm and light snacks will be served. Barb Steinberg is an expert on adolescent girls and relationships. She will be coaching parents on what to say to girls when specific situations arise and what to expect. This is an event for parents. It is free and no need to rsvp. Just come and bring your friends. https://www.barbsteinberg.com/
Paperpalooza Organization workshop
Get a handle on your stacks of paper especially those tax ones at PAPERPALOOZA!! Feb 16 & 17! Tickets are limited so check out this link or contact Ryan Lanier of Love Your Space Organizing at 512-799-7994 or [email protected]
Social Skills and Friendship Group:
The Austin Child Guidance Center (ACGC) is offering their popular Social Skills and Friendship Group
again, for children 7-9 years old. This group will help teach kids to
learn about body language, communication, and socially appropriate
interactions. The class will take place every Tuesday from Feb 26 to April 23 (8 sessions) from 6-7:30pm.
It will take place in the ACGC conference room at Austin Child Guidance
Center at 810 W. 45th St, Austin, TX 78751. The cost is a sliding fee
based on income and family size. Childcare for children over two while
space is available is free. Please contact please contact Sandy Perwein
to register: [email protected] or at 512-451-2242.
Mark Your Calendars to Join the Texas PTA Rally Day on Mon. Feb 25
The Texas 86th Legislative Session has begun! The Texas PTA is working to advocate for our students during this session and they are rallying on the steps of the Capitol to make our voices heard on Mon. Feb. 25. There are several issues the Texas PTA is advocating for on behalf of our students ranging from school finance to meaningful assessments to health and safety.
Schedule:
9:30am Caucuses at First United Methodist Church (1201 Lavaca St)
11:30am Rally on the Capitol Steps THIS IS THE MAIN EVENT
1:30pm Legislative Visits (Starts in the Capitol Building Members Lounge – Extension, E2.1002) Visits will be done by 5pm.
The goal is to have 500 people from the AISD PTA Community. If you can come for part of the day, we can use your support. There will be free parking at House Park (1301 Shoal Creek Blvd.) from 8am – 3pm. If you’re interested in carpooling or would like more info, please contact Heather Roell Oshman at [email protected].
For more info on the Texas PTA Legislative Priorities for the 86th Legislative Session, check out https://www.txpta.org/legislative-priorities.
Is Your 5th Grader Interested in Theatre?
Do they love acting in plays? Or doing behind the scenes tech?
Murchison Middle School Advanced Theatre Production class is now accepting applications for
the 2019-2020 school year. This class is a year-long elective with
class time devoted to preparing and presenting one-act plays. See
your school counselor or email Theatre teacher Mrs.Owens @ [email protected]
for an application. Students can apply to be an actor or a behind the
scenes technician. Applicants will be contacted to audition/interview.
All individually motivated risk takers with a love for the theatrical
process should apply! More Info: murchisonmatadors.org/owensMasterChef Junior Now Casting
HEY KIDS! MasterChefJunior is on a NATIONWIDE search
for the most talented home cooks in America between the ages 8-13 and
we will be in HOUSTON on FEBRUARY 23RD! If you think you are the next
MasterChef Junior, pre-register at www.masterchefjuniorcasting.com , and come to our audition!
Join your friends at these Milwood Library events
Check out these upcoming Kid Events to help foster reading and learning!
Walk-In Clinic
The Austin Child Guidance Center (ACGC) is also offering their Walk-In
Counseling Service Clinic. Children up to the age of 17 as well as
other family members can be seen without having to wait for an
appointment. Caregivers can be seen without their child to consult about
problem behavior, seek advice or get direction. Family members can for
be seen for one walk-in session or return for more. Services can be
provided in English or Spanish.
WHEN: Tuesday: 4:00 – 6:00PM (English) Friday: 2:00 – 4:00PM (English & Spanish)
*Clients are seen on a first come, first serve basis
WHERE: Austin Child Guidance Center 810 W. 45th St., Austin, TX, 78751
BY WHOM: Qualified mental health professionals who are specially trained to work in this 50-minute format
FEE: Sliding fee scale
FOR ADDITIONAL INFO: (512) 451-2242
Texas Assoc. of the Gifted & Talented Scholarships
TAGT offers 4 student scholarships: Summer Enrichment Scholarship: Grades K-12; Education in Action’s Lone Star Leadership Academy Scholarship: Grades 4-8; Laura Allard Future Vision Scholarship: Graduating high school senior; & Adelle McClendon Young Leader Scholarship: Graduating high school senior.
For applications and more information check here. If you are interested in applying for any of these scholarships, please let Denise Richey ([email protected]) or Greg Rohde ([email protected]) know so they can help you get a TAGT member sponsor. If the application has a TAGT member sponsor, it gets “extra credit”!
City of Austin’s Art Poster Contest for 1st to 8th Graders
Encourage your
students to participate in the 14th Annual Flood Safety Poster Contest
which helps educate students about the risk of flooding and raise
awareness about the importance of making safe decisions when floods
occur. “Turn Around – Don’t Drown!”
Guidelines for the poster contest are here. Deadline is Thurs., March 28, 2019. For more info: www.austintexas.gov/floodposters