Some but not all 2022-23 dates are included below. Keep an eye on communications for this year’s details!
Summitt Spirit Days, Every Friday
Students, staff, faculty, and parents are encouraged to display their Summitt Pride by wearing the school t-shirt on Fridays. Designs on the shirts are proposed by 4th-grade students at the end of each school year and voted on by the students and teachers. Show your Summitt spirit on Fridays by wearing your shirt!
Meet the Teacher
Before school begins, you will be able to find out your student’s teacher and classroom, say “hi!”, and drop off school supplies at the Meet the Teacher event. Bring your ID and stop by the office to get yourself set up in the system for future visits to campus.
You will also be able to learn about many of the amazing programs at Summitt, including Watch D.O.G.S., Girl and Boy Scouts, Birthday Book Club, Math Pentathlon, the Koblenz program, and more!
If you and your child are unable to attend MTT, you can call the school anytime after 9:30 am that day to ask who your student’s teacher will be and you can drop off school supplies the first day of school.
BooHoo WooHoo Breakfast
Summitt PTA invites all parents of Pre-K and Kinder students to the BooHoo WooHoo Breakfast at the flagpole. After you drop off your child, join other parents for some breakfast treats. Summitt PTA members and some staff will be on hand to answer questions.
Back-to-School Night
Parents and guardians are invited up to the school to hear from their student’s teacher(s), talk to Special Areas teachers, and purchase Birthday Book Club memberships available to their students. Back-to-School Night usually happens during the 2nd week of school so parents/guardians can learn all about their student’s class but is subject to change. Watch for communications from the school and/or your student’s teacher during the first week of school for more information. A typical schedule might look like this:
- 5:30-6:15 pm – PK-2nd grade teacher presentations
- 6:15-7:00 pm – 3rd-5th grade teacher presentations
Mid-Autumn Festival (Tết Trung Thu)
A fun event hosted by the Austin ISD Vietnamese Dual Language Program. Participate in the tradition! We will have raffles, games, arts & crafts, a lantern parade and lion-dragon dancing. Boba, snacks and lanterns will be available for purchase. This year, Mid-Autumn Festival is Friday, September 9th from 7:30-9:00 pm.
Watch D.O.G.S. Pizza Night
Attention all Fathers & Father figures of Summitt students: Are you interested in spending a day at school, interacting with the students, being a positive role model, and providing an extra set of eyes & ears on campus? Sign up with the Watch D.O.G.S. Program & be your student’s “Hallway Hero” for the day!
More information about the Watch D.O.G.S. will be shared at our annual Dads & Kids Pizza Night coming up on Tuesday, September 13th at 5:30 p.m. in the Summitt cafeteria. For more information, email [email protected].
Appreciation Weeks (Counselor, Librarian, Teacher, etc.)
Summitt’s Appreciation Team helps us thank our school’s crossing guards, counselors, and academic specialists. Look for more details in the newsletter and the Amazon Wish List. Wide range of prices for all donation levels! Ship it to your home and drop it off in the Summitt front office. Contact [email protected] with questions or concerns.
Eagle Fest
Plan to bring your family, neighbors, and friends to enjoy the wonderful carnival atmosphere, play games, and raise money for our school! Eagle Fest is our largest-attended PTA fundraiser and 100% of the proceeds go directly to our Summitt students! This year, Eagle Fest is Saturday, October 22nd, from 3:00 – 6:00 pm.
Book Fair (Fall and Spring)
We have a fall and spring Book Fair each year! Students will all have the opportunity to visit the Book Fairs during the week with their respective classes. Families may shop after school and on the designated family night when the book fair stays open late. Please, no backpacks in the library during the Book Fair. Watch for this year’s dates and details in Summitt communications.
CATCH Night/STEM Night
CATCH stands for a Coordinated Approach to Children’s Health. Wear your favorite sports team jerseys and fill out your passport to enter a raffle for some cool prizes. We have fun events such as DrumFIT, Parent Pacer Challenge, Camp Gladiator Obstacle Course, Anderson HS Soccer Team, Art Make ‘n’ Take, Healthy Info Booths, and more. We will also host team jersey day during the school day.
STEM night coincides with CATCH night and offers stem-based activities for families, provided by PTA. Activities could include building a parachute, cookie bridge or submarine. Chat with STEM professionals to learn more about becoming a scientist, too.
Community/Family Dinner Nights
Join us for spirit nights at various businesses and they will donate a portion of the proceeds to the Summitt PTA! This is a great way to spend some time together and earn a little extra spending money for our school! Be sure and tell your cashier you are with Summitt! Watch for announcements about this year’s community nights in Summitt communications.
Grandparent’s Lunch
All grandparents are invited to have lunch with their little Eagles for Grandparents Day. Please remind grandparents to arrive early in order to have time to get a Raptor badge from the school office. Watch for dates and details in Summitt communications.
Jingle Bell Jog
The annual Jingle Bell Jog is for 4th and 5th graders! They will race a 1-mile course around our school grounds! Students will build up endurance by running/jogging the Jingle Bell Jog route during PE class.
Koblenz Holiday Market
Summitt hosts an annual “Holiday Market” craft and vendor event. The Market will be located in the Summitt Great Hall. Shop for Holiday goods while supporting local businesses. We will also have a Silent Auction! All proceeds from the auction benefit the Summitt-Koblenz Exchange program.
Koblenz Movie Nights
Come out, enjoy a movie with your friends and family and help raise money for the Koblenz Exchange Program. The week of Summitt Movie Night: Wednesday through Friday tickets will be on sale before school in the car line (for exact change or check) and after school in the Great Hall for $5. Tickets at the door will be $6. You may also purchase tickets by filling out the purchase tab at the bottom of the movie flyer and return it to your child’s teacher along with your check or cash payment. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Proceeds will benefit the Koblenz Exchange Program.
Multicultural Night
Ever wonder what traditional clothing in Hungary looks like? Do you want to sample foods from different cultures represented at Summitt? Do you want to see our very own Lion Dancers and Taiko Team perform? Then come join us for fabulous entertainment at our Multicultural Night! Stamp your passports and leave with some great memories!
National Bike to School Day
We encourage physical fitness through walking or biking to school if you and your family are able. Please remember that when you arrive on school property (inside the fence), you should walk your bike or scooter for the safety of pedestrians. Also be considerate of our neighbors as you move through the neighborhood. We encourage the use of helmets when biking or scootering!
Picture Days
Fall, spring, and classroom group pictures will be taken. Parents should receive flyers in the Monday Folder for more information. The pictures will need to have the form returned with the style selected. These packets will be printed and shipped in approximately 3-4 weeks after picture day. Parents will then have the opportunity to purchase from the package and customize their purchase to meet their needs. There is no obligation to purchase and any unselected prints can be returned to the school.
Principal Coffee and Community Huddles
Our principal looks forward to sharing her vision for the campus and how we can work together to build Summitt as THE destination school in AISD! Please join us for some coffee and conversation.. Information on dates and times will be shared via the principal’s monthly emails.
Red Ribbon Week
Red Ribbon Week is an alcohol, tobacco, and other drug and violence prevention campaign observed annually across the country in October. Ms. Adams and Ms. Lewis are working hard to engage students in various activities throughout the Red Ribbon Week. We encourage our Summitt Eagles to participate in our special spirit-themed days.
Science Fair
We want to see your experiments! Summitt Science Fair is open to all grades. Winners will be sent onto the District Science Fair.
Skate Night
Come join the Summitt Community and skate the night away at Playland Skate Center! A portion of your entry fee will be donated back to the Summitt PTA.
Summitt Eagle Fun Run
One of our big fundraisers is the Summitt Eagle Fun Run! It’s a 9-day program that kicks off with a Pep Rally then families will have time to get pledges for every lap your student runs (30-35 laps), and we’ll celebrate at the Fun Run. Thank you for your support!
Teacher Talent Show
Watch your favorite teachers sing, dance, and show off their amazing talents, usually held in late January or early February. This fundraiser helps support the Summitt – Koblenz Exchange Program. Tickets can be purchased in advance or at the door.
Tết Shows (Day and Night)
Tết Vietnamese New Year, Vietnamese Lunar New Year or Tet Holiday, is the most important celebration in Vietnamese culture. To celebrate this holiday, the Summitt Vietnamese Dual Language Program performs a day and evening show. All classes in the program participate (Pre-K to 5th Grade). In addition to class performances, the Lion Dragon Dance Team, Taiko Team, and the Martial Arts Team perform. All classes in the school attend the day performance. The night performance is for parents and families to attend. Night show tickets can be purchased in advance or at the door. Food and beverage is also sold at the evening event and scholarships from the A.S.I.A. Foundation are announced.
Vietnamese (VNDL) End of Year Picnic
Annual end-of-the-year potluck picnic hosted by the Vietnamese Dual Language program. Everyone is invited to join! It’s held in May in courtyard near the garden.