October 12, 2000
Volume 10, No. 4
Summit NEEDS a cashier from 11:30 to 12:45 daily. This is our most important need at this time. The position is paid by BVSD Food Services. If you are interested, please call Bernie Grove at Summit, or Nancy Paluh at the District Office: 303-447-5042.
Summit Parent/Teacher Conferences will be held on Thursday, Oct. 19th and Friday, Oct. 20th. Thursday 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Friday 8:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Thursday evening conferences will be drop-in only. Friday conferences will be by appointment only. Your student will bring home an appointment request form the week before conferences. Please fill it out and send it back with your student by Friday, 10/13. Your student will bring home your appointment confirmation on Tuesday, 10/17.
Please check the Lost and Found while at conferences, even if you are not aware that your student has lost anything. All remaining items will be given to charity right before Thanksgiving break.
Parents: Do remember that teachers need their regular daily conference time to do planning and grading. If you drop in without an appointment at that time, you can throw off the entire day for the teacher and students, and cause unnecessary stress for the teacher. Also, please remember that a teacher may be perfectly willing to answer a very brief question for you on the spur of the moment, but not while they are teaching another class.
The Summit Board held a regular meeting on Monday, October 9 in the Summit library. Teacher workloads were discussed as well as the infrastructure which supports teachers in their work, e.g. ready access to computers, grade book software and copy machines, and working phones in classrooms. The Board hopes to find a Scantron-type machine for grading benchmark assessments and tallying satisfaction survey responses, for example.
The "Reach for the Summit" enrollment brochure will be updated with current information for distribution to families interested in Summit for next school year. There have been many inquiries about the English teaching position opening and interviews should begin next week. The Board convened an executive session for continuing work on drafting the charter renewal contract.
The next Summit Board meeting will be held on Monday, October 23, at 7 p.m. in the Summit library. Regular meetings are always open to the Summit community, and visitors are invited to attend.
Don't miss the first student concert of the year on November 14, 7:00 p.m. at Boulder High School. It will be a fantastic show! The next concert date is December 5 also at Boulder H.S.
Thanks to the Summit Board for supporting the expanded music program --- we LOVE our new stands, the wonderful percussion instruments, and the donated items. A special thanks to Cheryl Tippit for the new electronic piano!
All Summit Middle School students will be participating in the National Geographic Geo Bee during history classes on October 25. Each classroom will have one winner. Classroom winners will compete in the School Level championship round in the Summit library on November 13 during periods 1 & 2. Parents are invited to attend. One winner will win the School Medal and then take a proctored written exam. If the score is high enough, our School Winner will go on the State level. Good luck, Summit History Students!
History Day CU Norlin library research: Our apologies to parents and students who came to the research session we had set up for Saturday Oct. 7. The library was closed. We checked the hours, but never thought to ask about a closure, nor was that information offered. We live and learn. Please send a signed note if you and your child went to another library where you assisted in research on that day or any other day before October 27. Your student's 30 research points will be recorded. We are attempting to reschedule a Saturday A.M. research day. If we are successful, we will inform the students and put it on the homework hotline. Again, my personal apology for your inconvenience.
Remember that history teachers are at Summit every Monday after school to help tutor students and to arrange make-up work. It is difficult to accommodate large numbers of parents during this time, which is devoted to students. We ask that, if you need a meeting, you schedule one with the teacher you need to see. Thank you.
Wednesdays, 3:10 - 4:00, Rms. 107 & 108
Ms. Blakemore Before school, by appt.
Ms. Gorschboth Thursdays, 3:10 - 3:40
Ms. Hanckel Before school,during lunch, by appt.
Ms. Stough Mondays, 3:10 - 4:00, and by appt.
Mrs. Koch Fridays, during lunch
Dr. Fotino Wed. 3:10 - 4:00, and by appt.
Mr. Alcantara Tues. and Thurs. 3:10 - 4:00
Ms. Frohbieter Tues. and Wed. during lunch
Dr. Burkhart Mon. and Wed. 3:10 - 4:00
Mondays, 3:10 - 4:00
Ms. Kapsak Mondays, 3:10 - 4:30
Ms. Londos Mondays, 3:10 - 4:30
Mr. Havens By appt.
Ms. Dellabella Wednesdays, 3:10 - 4:00
Summit will be offering a "Life Change" peer support group for students to discuss issues related to changes in their families due to parent separation or divorce. This group will provide an opportunity for participants to develop self-awareness and problem-solving skills. In addition, students will focus on identifying personal strengths and ways to experience their life situations more positively. The group will be led by Kendra Bartley, Summit counselor.
Ms. Bartley will also be starting a "Friendship" peer support group for students to discuss issues related to maintaining good relationships with peers, and making and keeping friends. This group will provide an opportunity for participants to develop self-awareness and improve social skills. Students will also focus on identifying their personal strengths and ways to interact positively with others.
If you are interested in having your student participate in one of these groups, or if you would like further information about them, please call Ms. Bartley at Summit (499-9511).
Please continue to bring your used books to the Bookworm Used Bookstore (Iris & 28th) for Summit credit. This helps us purchase used books based on need and the curriculum, and is a very low cost way to augment our collection.
Thanks to the dedicated volunteers who showed up one early Saturday morning recently and spent the morning processing books into the collection. Your time and good will are greatly appreciated!
It is a pleasure to work with your students!
If you know of families interested in finding out more about Summit, have them call the office at 499-9511 to receive a brochure, calendar of events, and an application form.
Prospective students and families interested in the Summit program are invited to tour the school with a Summit administrator. Tours are offered once a month (except in February), and will last approximately 45 minutes. At the end of the tour, there is an opportunity for questions and answers. All tours begin at 8:10 a.m.
School tours will be held on: November 14, December 12, January 16, March 13, April 10, and May 8.
Student/Parent Information Nights are an excellent opportunity to meet Summit staff and board members and to learn more about the Summit program. The mission, philosophy, and curriculum of Summit will be discussed, textbooks and work samples will be displayed, and presentations will be made by core subject and elective teachers. All prospective students and their families are encouraged to attend one of these evening programs, which are offered twice during the school year.
Student/Parent Information Nights will be held from 7 - 8:30 p.m. on: Wednesday, December 13, and Thursday, January 18,
Parents of 8th graders: are you already wondering about what lies ahead for your student next year in high school? Have you started your own list of high school-related questions?
Mark your calendar and plan to attend an informative evening on Wednesday, October 25, specifically for parents of this year's 8th graders. Hosted by Summit's AAA committee, the session will include: helpful hints about a planning timeline; information about how Summit teachers and staff work with our 8th graders as they make their high school decisions; and an opportunity to talk with Summit graduates and their parents as they discuss what their high school experiences are really like. Invitations with more details will be mailed this week. In the meantime, call Barbry Hogue at 303/665-3798 for more information.
This exciting Math and Technology Conference for Middle school girls will be held on November 4 this year at CU. The goal of the Expanding Your Horizons (EYH) conference is to encourage middle school girls to continue to study math, science and technology by interacting with women whose careers embrace these studies.
The conference will be held at the new Integrated Teaching and Learning Lab (ITLL) at the Engineering Center on the University of Colorado at Boulder campus. The ITLL is designed as a hands-on laboratory for engineering students and features state-of-the-art technology and many permanent, interactive exhibits. Girls will have the opportunity to attend two small interactive sessions with women whose careers are in math, science and technology fields. Students will also explore a career fair and technology hall with computer demonstrations.
Parents, teachers and counselors are also invited and can attend a separate program featuring workshops focusing on many issues facing middle school girls. This year's conference will be held on Saturday, Nov. 4 from 10 AM to 2:15 PM at the Engineering Center.
The conference fee of $10 for students and adults includes lunch and handouts. Some scholarships are available. A registration brochure is available in the Summit office or on the Internet at: bcn.boulder.co.us/community/aauw/aauw or call Susan at 303-530-4890 for more information. The registration deadline is October 18 for groups of 8 or more and October 25 for individuals-or whenever the registration limit is reached, so please register early this year.
Summit is set to start the Math Olympiad season. Silva Chang started coaching the 7/8th grade team and they will continue to meet on Wednesdays from 3:10 - 4:10 PM. Connie Harmon is coaching the 6th grade team on Tuesdays at 3:10 - 4:00 PM. Meetings are held in room 105.
Math Olympiads is for students who would like to be on a math team, attend weekly practice sessions, work on fun and challenging math problems and participate in 5 monthly competitions. The 5 competitions will be held on:
6th grade: Nov. 14, Dec. 12, Jan. 16, Feb. 13, Mar. 6.
7/8th grade: Nov. 15, Dec. 13, Jan. 17, Feb. 14, Mar. 7.
It is not too late to join the Math Olympiads. Interested students are welcome to sign up. If you have any questions, please call Silva Chang (303-494-1097) or Connie Harmon (303-499-2061).
The National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) will host Super Science Saturday, October 28 from 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. at NCAR. This is a day of activities designed to promote science literacy and enrich the science experiences of area K-8 students, teachers and families.
This year's events will focus on Halloween science! NCAR's own wizards will perform amazing and "frighteningly good" science demonstrations. Science Fair workshops (project ideas and the scientific method) will also be presented. Other public events include presentations by Zome and the Rocky Mountain Wildlife Conservation Center. "Creepy crawly" hands-on activity tables from Collage Children's Museum, Wild Bear Nature School, CU Science Discovery and WOW will be open all day.
For more information, contact NCAR outreach at 303-497-8612 or lcarbone@ucar.edu. The full event schedule is available at http://www.ucar.edu/vishome/super.html.
Interested??? Check out the web site at: www.destinationimagination.org (national) or www.extremecreativity.org (Colorado)
Coaches training: Saturday, October 14; Saturday, November 11; Saturday, December 9. Time: 8:00 - 3:00 at the University of Denver.
Want to form a team?? Call Julie Dotson at 303 499 8749.
Our students and teachers make excellent use of computers donated to the Summit library and classrooms. If you have a surplus computer you can donate (Pentium I or faster), please call the Summit office at 303/499-9511.
The Summit Eighth Grade Girls Soccer Team - the first Summit-only interscholastic team in the history of the school - had an excellent season! Boasting a 7-3 record, the girls fought for a heart-stopping upset victory over Centennial during double overtime in 30-degree weather and sleet! What a way to finish up the season.
Congratulations to triumphant team members Ashley Banks, Logan Callihan, Melissa Crocker, Miranda Daigle, Keri Davis, Kelly Dusenbury, Tanya Goldhaber, Elise Hogue, Jennifer Kaniecki, Vivian Lu, Sarah Mallory, Katie Markham, Tegan McGillivray, Starin McKeen, Mara Meaney-Irvin, Meghan Robertie, Madeline Rovira, Caitlin Smith, Tovë Smith and Emily Anne Weigel. Thanks also to Erin Dotson and Jessie Boulet, "watergirls" sine qua non.
Thanks for generating so much school spirit and for representing Summit so well on the soccer field!
If your student is allergic to dairy, the food service staff will provide juice as the beverage with school lunch. Have your student bring a "certified doctor's statement" to the school to be kept on file. Then all the student needs to do is identify himself/herself to the kitchen staff.
The next meeting of the AAA Committee will be on Friday, October 6 at 9:30 a.m. in the Principal's office. Contact Mary Ann D'Angelo 303-440-7033 for details.
Parents: The Summit Attendance Hotline number is 303-447-5529. Please leave a voice mail message at this number if your student is going to be either absent or late.
The school district has numerous food service positions available for lunchtime help at a variety of schools. All positions require that employees be able to lift 35 pounds unassisted, have a high school diploma or GED, enjoy children and be able to work quickly and efficiently. Cook helper and Cashier positions will start at $8.20/hour. Cook positions will start at $8.86/hour. Positions over 20 hours/week receive full benefit package. Interested?? Please fill out an application at the Boulder Valley School District - 6500 Arapahoe or call 303-447-5042.
We have been compiling an email distribution list of the families that have responded to the questionnaire on this subject. We hope to be able to start electronic distribution with this newsletter (:->
We still have not heard from many of you and hope that you will take a moment to let us know if you would like to receive the newsletter by email. To save both trees and the cost of postage, we would like to deliver as many copies of Summit News electronically as possible.
Please send an e-mail message to marthagorman@att.net to indicate how you wish to receive the newsletter or return the form enclosed in a previous newsletter to the office.
Grocery Certificates are an easy way to support Summit. Simply stop by the school office and speak with Shelly. Purchase any amount of groceries with Grocery Certificates and receive the change in cash. Grocery Certificates are accepted at King Soopers, Safeway, and Albertson's.
Also, if you shop regularly at Albertson's, please be sure to pick up a member card. Then every time you shop there, Summit will receive a percentage of the sale. If you have any questions, please call Joan at 303-499-3013.
Many of you already know that Valerie and Chris Koch are expecting their first baby at the end of October. Valerie will be taking off the months of November and December, but she will return to work after winter break on January 8th.
She is looking for a babysitter/day-care situation for Mondays through Thursdays from 7:30 to 11:15. If you or someone you know is interested, please call the Kochs at 303-436-0479.
The next Summit Board meetings will be held on Monday October 23 and November 6 at 7 PM in the Library.
Upcoming deadlines for Summit News are the following Mondays: October 23, November 8, November 20, and December 4. Articles may be sent to tomwhiteoc@earthlink.net, or left in the file box in the office.
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