Happy Thanksgiving & PTO Meeting

Hello Summit Families,
Well there is a lot going on at school. Here's a list:

****Thanksgiving Break:   Nov. 21-25   NO SCHOOL****

Tonight: Wednesday, November 16th: PTO Meeting 6:30.

See's Candy Fundraiser: Nov. 14-Nov. 30. the whole school is invited to participate in raising money for the 6th Grade Trip to Catalina Island Marine Science Center. Forms went home this week.

Friday, November 18th: Our Thanksgiving Feast, noon at school. Don't miss this wonderful potluck feast. And stay for the 100th Birthday Cake for Summit School, we'll be singing Happy Birthday to Our school.

Saturday, November 19th: Noon. Planning Meeting for Sod Installation & Owl Box Installation. Thank you to Carla & Harold Edwards for their generous donation of sod for the grass area next to the picnic tables and to Camarillo Sod for their donation of Agromin. The Sod will be installed during Winter Break in late December. This meeting is to plan the installation and to assess what needs to be done and gets tools, equipment and volunteers lined up for the installation in December.
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Thank you to Judy & Phil Walker for their generous donation of an Owl Box purchased from the Ojai Raptor Center to help with our gopher abatement efforts. Phil has attached the box to a pole and he needs a group of folks to help put it up before the Sod Planning Meeting Saturday am. Call Kimberly if you would like to help put up the Owl Box: 805-727-1393

Cafe Altura School Partnership: Now and ongoing. We are excited to be creating a new program with a local coffee roasting/importing company Cafe Altura. Owned by an Ojai family and roasting in Santa Paula for over 30 years, Cafe Altura responded to our request to create a program where schools benefit from sales of their coffee. Buy your coffee. Pick it up at school. Benefit your school. Thank you Cafe Altura. For more information click HERE. Or to order or sample the coffee call Marianne: 805-625-0508

Wrap-n-Mats Fundraiser: These reusable sandwich wraps are wonderful for the environment, teach kids about reusing items and benefit our 6th Grade Catalina Trip. $6 each. Many prints/patterns. Contact Marianne: 805-625-0508

****Thanksgiving Break:   Nov. 21-25   NO SCHOOL****

Holiday Trees to Benefit Summit School

The Ojai Valley Lions and Chamber of Commerce has included Summit as a beneficiary in it's Holiday Tree Pre-Sale Program.

You order your tree by November 11, Pick it up After November 26 in Ojai. Say you want Summit to benefit  and Summit will get 15%.

Go to our FUNDRAISERS page for more info.

Fall Festival In the News

Thank you to all the families who came and who helped.

A Special Shout Out to:
Ginger Gherardi for bringing the pumpkins.
Marcie Carnine for the Hot Cocoa and decorations.
Monica Lindsay for bringing and overseeing the crafts.
Judy Walker for bringing the spooky & delicious treats.
Donna Gregg for bringing the goats.
Theresa Dutter and Marianne Ratcliff who helped with clean up.

And many more who helped support this fun evening.
We hope more families can attend the Thanksgiving Feast where we will sing Happy Birthday to Summit School for it's 100th Birthday. 

Here is a piece in the Ventura County Star about our fabulous event.
http://www.vcstar.com/news/2011/oct/27/summit-school-bigger-more-vibrant-as-it-marks/

Photo by Joseph Garcia, Ventura County Star

Final Days of Innisbrook Fundraiser

Last Day of Fundraiser: Monday, October 24.

This is an online fundraiser selling items like wrapping paper and accessories 

Paper is made in the USA on recycled paper, 

sweet treats (chocolate & cookies) and other gift items. 

We are in our final days of this fundraiser and we are putting the word out to make sure that you took the time to register your child at Innisbrook and to send an email to family & friends. Your child has the opportunity to not only earn cash for the PTO to support all of the activities and program sponsored by the PTO throughout the year, but to win prizes. Including a brand new IPOD (sell 35 items and get entered into a raffle for a new IPOD).

Click here for details about the fundraiser and for info on registering your child.

Support the PTO !

Early Dismissal Today: Friday, October 14 & IPOD PRIZE

It is early dismissal today for teacher prep for Parent Conferences next week. That means all students get out at 12:15. Condor Kids (after school care) will be open for "business."
And a reminder that every day next week is early dismissal for Parent Conferences.

Other notes:
Innisbrook Fundraiser:ON NOW till October 24th. Just one more week. Great prizes from Innisbrook and from Summit. See the letter going home today regarding the fun possibilities... even being entered in a raffle to win an Ipod !!!!
See this link for details on the fundraiser and on how to register your child and send an email to families and friends.

Happy Weekend.

Reminder: No School Friday and Monday, Oct. 7 & 10

That means it's a long four day weekend. What are your plans? The weather in our neck of the woods is supposed to be hot, even after two rain storms blow through this week. I'm sure soccer is on the agenda for some, a horseback ride or two, trip to the beach?

And you'll have time to notify friends and family about our Innisbrook fundraiser starting on Thursday, October 6th. Details coming soon. Happy Monday.

Upcoming Events, Ways to Help & Get Involved & Highlight from PTO meeting

Here are some important dates & events coming up. Let us know if you have any ideas or things you want to do. We have parents doing particular fundraising, ideas they came up with and are running with.

This Coming Friday: September 30th: Picture Day: Forms went home with week.

Thursday, October 13: 6:30-7:30 Centennial Committee Meeting:
Bring your ideas. Events taking shape: 5K run (chaired by Lindsay Bergen), Monthly Family Fest Nights (Jan-June) we need ideas for themes and folks to head up the planning. Can you take one night? , Spring Music Festival & Homecoming, Family Camp out and more. Childcare provided.

Thursday, October 20: 6:30-7:30 PTO Meeting: All families are voting members of the PTO. Childcare provided.

Wednesday, October 26: 6:30-7:30: Family Fall Festival: Crafts, stories, costume exchange, hot cider and more. Bring the whole family. RSVP to PTOatSummit@gmail.com or on the sheet near the office. Sign up sheet to help on office window.

PTO Meeting Highlight: September 22.
Thank you so much to those were able to make it to our PTO meeting. Some important information: We need to fund raise, fund raise, fund raise. To cover our approved budget we need to raise over $20,000.00 this year. It sounds like a lot but Summit has done it in the past. This is why it is so vital that we have as many folks as possible participating in all fundraising events. Even if you cannot contribute $$$, you can contribute time and help spread the word to family and friends. This year we will be doing fundraisers that family & friends far and wide can participate in. Stay Tuned. If you have ideas, know local business owners, have a special skill (woodworking, sign building, landscaping, art, mural painting, graphic design etc) and would like to contribute please let us know. We can use you !

A message from SUMMIT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Summit School News September 22, 2011 Theresa A. Dutter, Principal tdutter@ojai.k12.ca.us Dear Summit School Families, Thank you for a wonderful West Fest!  The food was terrific, the band was great and everyone was in a fun, festive mood.  A big thank you to everyone who helped and especially to the Royle Family for hosting this important event.  Summit School is lucky to have so many strong, supportive parents and a PTO committed to doing what it takes to make Summit School the BEST!  Thanks! ~Theresa Notes from the office: Anne-Marie, our school secretary would appreciate it if ALL papers were turned in this week.  Please return all enrollment papers, including immunization, emergency cards, free and reduced lunch program forms, etc. If your child is absent, you must call or email Anne-Marie to let her know why your child was out (ill, personal day, doctor appointment, etc.).  Messages can be left for Anne-Marie at: Phone:  525-3038 Email: amarnott@ojai.k12.ca.us If your child arrives tardy, or leaves early, they MUST sign in/out in the office.    If you need to get a message to the teacher or to your child before dismissal, please call the school cell phone at 701-3198. PTO HELP NEEDED:  As part of our Gopher Abatement ProjectJ, we need help building owl boxes.  If you have carpentry skills, or can help to provide materials, please call Kimberly at 727-1393.  Thanks! Centennial Committee  Summit School turns 100 this year! Please join us to plan activities this year to celebrate Summit School’s 100th year! Events in the works: 5K Run Monthly Family Nights Spring Music Festival and Homecoming Family Camp Out And more….! The Centennial Logo Artwork Contest ends Sept. 30th contact Kimberly Rivers for more information.  (805)727-1393  pto@summit@gmail.com The next Centennial Committee meeting will be Thursday Oct. 13th 6:30 -7:30 pm.  Childcare provided. PTO questions:  Contact PTO President Kimberly Rivers (805)727-1393  pto@summit@gmail.com Every Wednesday is an early dismissal day.  School is dismissed at 12:15 p.m. Important Dates October 7, 2011              No School October 10, 2011             No School October 14, 2011             Conference Prep Day – 12:15 dismissal October 17-21, 2011        Parent-Teacher Conferences – 12:15 dismissal October 20, 2011            The Great Southern California Shakeout – Earthquake Drill October 20, 2011            PTO Meeting 6:30 pm October 26, 2011            Fall Festival Family Night (PTO)  6:30-7:30 Pumpkin Carving, crafts, hot apple cider and more… RSVP and Helper Sign up sheet on office window October 28, 2011            Faulkner Farms Pumpkin Patch Field Trip November 4, 2011           Report Card Prep -  12:15 dismissal December 16, 2011          Winter Break Early Dismissal (12:15) November 17, 2011          PTO Meeting 6:30 pm January 19, 2012             PTO Meeting 6:30 pm February 16, 2012           PTO Meeting 6:30 pm March 9, 2012                 Report Card Prep – 12:15 dismissal March 15, 2012               PTO Meeting 6:30 pm April June 1, 2012                    Report Card Prep – 12:15 dismissal June 7, 2012                   PTO Meeting 6:30 pm June 8, 2012                   Talent Show June 14, 2012                  Last Day of School 12:15 dismissal Theresa A. Dutter, Principal Summit School 12525 Ojai Road Ojai, Ca.  93023 Phone:  525-3038  Fax 525-0698 Emergency Cell Phone: (805)701-3198 tdutter@ojai.k12.ca.us

West Fest: Thank You To All !

Well if you did not attend West Fest last night you missed a great evening. It was a lovely evening and all to support activities and vital programs at Summit School.
Special Thanks & Appreciation to:
The Royle Family
The Koester Family
The Gorman Family
The Madden Family
and many others...

Here are some pictures:

 See you at the next West Fest.

WEST FEST 2011: September 17th

Hello Summit Families,
It's that time of year. Wow it comes quick. WEST FEST. This is the PTO's annual major fundraising event. It really helps bring in a chunk of money to fund all of the wonderful things we do at Summit School.

We ask each family to sell 10 tickets, if you don't have your packet yet pick one up in the office or contact Kimberly Rivers (cell: 805-727-1393). Folks can also buy tickets online through paypal, please label your payment as a "gift".

See the WEST FEST page on this blog for all the details, and if you haven't signed up to help the day before or the day after please do so. The sign up sheet is taped on the wall next to the office at school.

West Fest Silent Auction:
A big part of West Fest is the silent auction. PTO Vice President Sherry Koester is the coordinator and is working hard to solicit and gather items. If you or someone you know owns a business, provides any services or can make something that folks will bid on, contact Sherry ASAP: cell: 805-797-2860
We love gift certificates, baskets of goodies, art, tickets to sporting events/theater etc.

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Announcing the PTO ART/DESIGN Contest 

to Design the Centennial Logo

Summit School has a rich history stretching back 100 years and the PTO is seeking art/design submissions for a Centennial Logo to commemorate Summit’s 100^th year. This logo will be used online and on printed items such as T-shirts, sweatshirts etc. Anyone is eligible to submit a design with special consideration going to current students and alumni of Summit School.

Details:

*Designs/Concepts may be submitted by either

·      -hard copy Attn: PTO, 12525 Ojai Road, Ojai, CA 93023

·      -or in digital format to, Subject : Centennial Art Submission: PTOatSummit@gmail.com. ,

·       -With all submissions please include: Artist’s name and contact info, age, years spent at Summit School. Any other info about the Artist.

*Submission Deadline: September 30th

*Artists of all ages are encouraged to submit drawings, paintings, concepts and designs.

*Ideas/concepts that we would like to see incorporated into the design: Topatopas, Condors, Summit, rich history, 1911-2011, Summit School (text).

*We may choose to use more than one design/concept for our final Centennial Logo. Designs/concepts may be altered to make them “print ready.”

*The Centennial Committee will select the design or designs that will be used and the artists will be recognized throughout the year and where ever the logo is used.

BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT & POTLUCK: THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 8

Hello Summit Families, 

Next Thursday is our Back To School Night & Potluck. This is an important night for families students to visit the school, class rooms, meet and chat with teachers and meet other Summit Families. 

NOTICE:

Early Dismissal on Thursday.

All students out of school at 12:15 

Details:

5:00-5:45 Potluck Dinner: Please find the sign up sheet in the office to bring a dish. Nothing fancy is required. We'll have some plates, utensils and such for folks but in an effort to go "greener" we are asking folks to bring their own reusable plates, utensils, cups etc. (Ones you use for camping?)

5:30 Our Principal, Ms. Dutter will speak

5:45-6:15 Ms. Turpin (K-1) Presentation: Ms. Turpin asks that one adult for each of her students attends her class during this time, she gives out important info that you won't want to miss. 

5:45-6:45 Ms. Lessing (2,3,4) and Ms. Ramsey (5,6) classrooms will be open. No formal presentation, just visit and browse the 
 room. 

***LOOK FOR THE ESCRIP TABLE TO FIND OUT SUMMIT EARNS $$$ WHEN YOU BUY GROCERIES (AND OTHER ITEMS TOO)*** If you are interested in being Summit's Escrip coordinator contact Kimberly Rivers: 805-727-1393 , PTOatsummit@gmail.com (this is something you can do from home with computer & internet access)

First Week of School

Today is the second day of school and everyone is excited for the great year ahead.

REmember Wednesdays are early dismissal days, school is out at 12:15. 

Notes:

Thank you to all who came out at the work day it is greatly appreciated and our campus looks great. If you missed it don't worry we have plans to schedule another one, stay tuned.

Back to School Night & Potluck: Thursday, September 8. This is a very important night. Summit teachers ask that at least one parent attend to get important information about their childs class and Summit. Details & Potluck sign up sheet coming soon.

West Fest Ticket Packets: If you haven't gotten yours yet, contact Kimberly Rivers: 805-727-1393 or PTOatSummit@gmail.com. We ask all families to sell 10 tickets to this fun event. See the West Fest tab above for details. 

Follow this blog, click along the right to stay up to date on all the latest events, happenings and information at Summit.

Happy Days.

Summit "Work" Day, Saturday, August 27 9am-1pm

Greetings Summit Families !

This coming Saturday we are inviting all families to come to School and... well work a bit. 

We plan to do some cleaning, some painting, some gardening and other general cleaning up to make the campus look fabulous for the first day of school. 

Bring your gardening tools: 

rakes, shovels, edgers, wheel barrows... and work gloves. 

Dress cool cause it will be hot ! 

Kids are welcome to come play and there will free childcare with the option of the kids playing in an air conditioned room when it gets too hot for them to play outside.

If you plan to come please RSVP to : PTOatSummit@gmail.com

We will be there from 9:00 to 1:00pm, feel free to come for any length of time. 

PTO Meeting Tonight: Budget Planning

Reminder: Summit PTO meeting tonight: Wednesday, August 24th 

At 6:00pm

**Free Childcare provided !**

At Hartman Hall, Summit School. 

Main topic is budget planning (see agenda below)

MEETING IS OPEN TO ALL SUMMIT PARENT/GUARDIANS

ALL SUMMIT PARENT/GUARDIANS ARE VOTING MEMBERS OF THE PTO !

CALL  our PTO President, Kimberly Rivers if you have any questions: 805-727-1393

Hope to See you there !

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Summit School PTO

Meeting AGENDA

August 24, 2011

Budget Planning Meeting

1. Upcoming Events

-Work/ Meet & Greet day: Saturday, Aug. 27 9am-1pm (projects, materials? etc)

         -First Day of School: Carpool table, meet & greet

         -West Fest

-Centennial Committee: set first meeting to brainstorm events, ideas etc.

2. Enrollment Update

3. Budget Discussion: needs, wants, fundraising needs & goals.

4. Other items

5. Adjourn (by 8pm)

Summit Has Open Enrollment from All Districts.

Looking for a great public school? 

Summit is Enrolling Now for 2011-12 School Year. 

Public school K-6

Summit School is now open to all students in kindergarten through 6th grade, from all school districts. 

See tab above about School of Choice.

School starts August 30, Call today for enrollment information.

For more information on enrolling at Summit or to arrange a visit to the school, call 805-625-0508.

All School Trip to Ty Warner Sea Center, Santa Barbara

On Friday the whole school piled in a bus for a fun trip to Ty Warner Sea Center and lunch at Chase Palm Park. It was a gorgeous day for the trip and highlights included touching a shark, hoisting crabs up from the oceans bottoms and seeing what lived in the mud brought. A big thanks to the PTO and those who participate in fundraising events for supporting this trip.

Checking out shark eggs, we could see the babies moving around inside

Summit School Science Fair

The upper grades prepare their experiments and then explain & report them to the younger students and parents who browse the projects. Highlights included the floating egg, medievel catapult, and the turkey that did not like classical music. Just a few photos:

A Good Time Was Had By All

at the Summit School Carnival & Bazaar held Sunday March 27. Thank you so much to the PTO and all parent volunteers for all your help.  Next year is Summit's Centennial year, The PTO is beginning to talk about next years celebration. Come to the next PTO meeting on April 20th to share ideas and get involved. 

Here are some photos from the Carnival. 

School Carnival & Bazaar

Come Visit Summit School in the Upper Ojai Valley.

2011 School Carnival

Sunday, March 27

Noon to 4:00pm

Bazaar starts at 8 am. Those with rummage donations or sellers wanting to reserve a spot to sell their own goods call: 805-625-0508

at Summit School 12525 Santa Paula-Ojai Road (next to Stagecoach Store)

Games, activities, prizes !

Support our school and have fun.