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)