Hilltop Happenings from Dr. Bearden
It's always a great day up on the Hill!
For the week of February 11th, 2019...Enjoy!
Each week, Hilltop Happenings will be saved and archived on the SHE website under the parent tab: (http://school.fultonschools.org/es/summithill/Pages/default.aspx
Follow Summit Hill ES on Twitter: @summithillhusky and Instagram: @summithillesmiltonga
Summit Hill PTO website is another great source of information for SHE families: www.shepto.org or follow them on FB: https://www.facebook.com/SummitHillPTO/ or Twitter: @summithillpto
News about Fulton County Schools, including weather updates, can be accessed at www.fultonschools.org
Save the Dates! Upcoming Events for SHE Families (Updated Weekly)
February 15th - 18th - President's Day Weekend (All Fulton County Offices and Schools will be closed)
February 19th - Katie Reeves Community Meeting 9:30 am at Birmingham Falls ES
DATE CHANGE: February 22nd - SHE Fun Run for all grade levels has been changed from Thursday to Friday due to a 5th grade in-house fieldtrip on Thursday. (Parents/Families Welcome to come and Cheer on the Students)
Times for Grade Levels: 8 am: 4th & 5th grade; 9:15 am: 2nd & 3rd grades; 10:30 am: PK, KK, & 1st grade; We apologize for any inconvenience.
Rain Plan: The Fun Run will be held in the GYM on Friday, Feb. 22nd with no change to grade level times)
(See Boosterthon FUN RUN information below for more information)
February 22nd - Kindergarten Round-Up for our future Huskies, who will be registering for kindergarten and enrolling for school year 2019-20 (Details forthcoming)
February 22nd - Free Parent Workshop presented by Summit Counseling Center Title: "Supporting Your Child's Emotional Health with Strategies To Use at Home" 11 am at Crabapple Crossing ES
March 1st- 5th graders visit HMS & NMS (students attend home middle school)
March 4th - 8th- School Social Worker Appreciation Week
March 5th - School Governance Council Meeting @ 7 am; Public welcome
March 5th - Principal Chat/SHE Synergy with Dr. Bearden 9 am and 6 pm
March 6th- Fifth Grade Fieldtrip: Civil Rights Museum (More info coming from 5th team)
DATE CHANGE: March 8th is a Normal School Day; FCS School Board changed this student holiday to a regular school day; If your family had already planned a trip around the holiday, student(s)' absence will be excused.
March 11th: No School For Students; FCS Work Day;
March 12th: No School For Students; SHE Full Release Professional Day for Teachers
March 13th: Spring Pictures and Class Pictures; (More info and details coming soon)
NEW INFORMATION for This Week's Hilltop Happenings
Weekend Challenge: Get a $2 pledge per lap or a $60 donation in NEW pledges this weekend and your student will receive a BONUS PRIZE!!
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT
Georgia Deptartment of Education Climate Survey Information for School Personnel, Students, and Parents
Parents,
Prior to the holiday break, parents were asked to consider completing the Georgia Dept. of Education Climate Survey. The surveys are mandatory for all Georgia schools and the participation rate of school personnel, students, and parents' is one measure of the Climate Star Rating, which is released as a part of the CCRPI reports each fall. For 2018 CCRPI reporting, Summit Hill ES is currently rated as having a 5-star climate rating.
Thank you to the 100+ SHE parents, who have completed the survey for Summit Hill ES!! If you have not already done so, please consider using the link to complete the survey prior to March 1st. Use the link to access the parent survey. The survey may be taken at any time.
Georgia Parent Survey:
#SHEShares: We work to provide our students with community service opportunities.
Update on sharing so far this year...
- In February: in conjunction with Kindness Week, each house will be collecting new toothbrushes and/or tubes of toothpaste. The toothbrushes/toothpaste will be donated to local charities who provide toiletries to homeless men, women, and/or children. The houses will earn points based on the number of items donated.
Georgia Milestones End of Grade (EOG) Testing
Believe it or not, the Georgia Milestones testing is right around the corner for our 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade students! Reminder: Lunch Dates will be cancelled on a testing and/or make up testing day. Fulton County provided us with the testing schedule below:
- April 15th: ELA Section 1 (3rd & 5th)
- April 16th: ELA Section 2 (3rd & 5th)
- April 17th: ELA Section 3 (3rd & 5th)
- April 18th: Math Section 1 (3rd & 5th)
- April 19th: Math Section 2 (3rd & 5th)
- April 22nd: Science (5th)
- April 23rd: Social Studies (5th)
- April 24th-25th: Makeups
- April 26th: Scoreables Picked Up
- May 6th: ELA Section 1 (4th)
- May 7th: ELA Section 2 (4th)
- May 8th: ELA Section 3 (4th)
- May 9th: Math Section 1 (4th)
- May 10th: Math Section 2 (4th)
- May 13th- 4th: Makeups
- May 15th: Scorebles Picked Up
We will continue to communicate updates about the Georgia Milestones as it gets closer to testing window, including giving you the times testing will take place. Please be mindful to avoid absences on your child (ren)'s testing day, when possible. We appreciate your support!
Summit Hill Elementary School Governance Council (SGC)
The purpose of the School Governance Council is to provide parents, school, staff, and community members with a leadership role in the management of the school.
The School Governance Council is a governing body that is representative
of the community and the school, but operates under the control and
management of the Board of Education. The Council is responsible for
making decisions regarding the strategic direction of the school including:
a.) Approve the school strategic plan and updates
b.) Approve the annual budget and annual resource allocations
c.) Manage the Request for Flexibility process
d.) Participate in hiring the principal (in case of a vacancy)
e.) Provide annual feedback on principal performance
SGC meetings are held the first Tuesday of every month @ 7 am in the PTO room. All are welcome to attend.
If you would like more information and/or are interested on serving on the SGC, visit our SHE website and read more about the SGC and its work. http://school.fultonschools.org/es/summithill/Pages/School-Governance-Council-(SGC).aspx
SHE Parent-Teacher Organization (PTO)
Summit Hill Elementary is very lucky to have such a wonderful community and the PTO offers monetary and volunteer support to keep our staff/students equipped with the best learning experiences possible. SHE loves our PTO support!! If you have not already done so, please consider joining the PTO. There are different levels of membership and every membership is vital to the PTO and its work. Find out more about the PTO and how you can join at www.shepto.org
PTO CoPresidents: Christie Estes and Kristen Vassar
Did you Notice the New SHE Banners in both parking lots?
Thank you, BPI Photography for the beautiful parking lot banners! Chip Bowen, owner, and his son, Chad, designed these banners and worked to have them installed before the beginning of the second semester, at no cost to Summit Hill ES. BPI is the official school photographer for Summit Hill ES and we value our partnership! These beautiful banners really show our Husky Pride!! Thank you, BPI Photography!!
Inspirational Posters, Signs, Blocks, Etc. We Want Them
Got Effective Habits? We Do!!
FCS Board member, Katie Reeves, Community Meeting
AGENDA:
Please join Board Member Katie Reeves, District 2, for her February Community Meeting on Tuesday, February 19 at 9:30 am at Birmingham Falls Elementary. There will be handouts on the district’s focus on educating the community and our students about Juuling and Vaping in February and March.
At the end of the meeting, Mrs. Reeves will hold a short round table discussion on the new STEM campus to share information and get community feedback.
Tuesday, Feb 19, 2019, 09:30 AM
Birmingham Falls Elementary School, Birmingham Highway, Milton, GA, USA
Free Parent Workshop presented by Summit Counceling Center "Supporting Your Child's Emotional Health with Strategies at Home"
Friday, Feb 22, 2019, 11:00 AM
Crabapple Crossing Elementary School, Birmingham Highway, Milton, GA, USA
Summit Hill Elementary School
Email: beardenL@fultonschools.org
Website: http://school.fultonschools.org/es/summithill/Pages/default.aspx
Location: 13855 Providence Road, Alpharetta, GA, USA
Phone: (470)254-2830
Twitter: @summithillhusky