An enriching education for every child in an idyllic country setting. A public elementary school that is part of Ojai Unified School District, just minutes from Santa Paula in the Upper Ojai Valley.
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.
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).
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.
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.
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 fromSUMMIT 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
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)727-1393pto@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)727-1393pto@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
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...
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 100th 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.
