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