November 22nd
vol. 10
Dear Summit Community:
I hope that this week's newsletter finds everyone well. On this Thanksgiving Eve, I want to thank everyone who donated to our food drive, including but not limited to all students, parents, faculty members, and our PTO. In addition to creating food baskets for over 55 families, our PTO provided funds for us to purchase over 110 rotisserie chickens, which were given out with each box of food. The compassion and generosity of the Summit community were live and apparent during this collection period. I am thankful and fortunate to work in such a fantastic school alongside outstanding students and educators.
If you are fortunate enough to gather with friends, family, and loved ones tomorrow, reflect on what you are thankful for as you overindulge in consuming calories. With so much uncertainty, cruelty, and despair in the world, staying grounded with those you consider part of your support system is essential. I wish you all the happiest of Thanksgiving!
Mental Health Resources for Children
What Is A Complete Lunch?
All students are welcome to enjoy a complete lunch. There has been some confusion on what that entails. A complete lunch consists of 5 components but must take a minimum of 3 components to be considered a complete meal: Fruits, Grains, Dairy, Vegetables & Protein. For students on free or reduced lunch, one complete meals is included. Any snacks or beverages other than the milk or juice provided, will be at an additional cost. You can view this flyer from Pomptonian for more information.
8th Grade Holiday Toy Drive
The 8th grade class will be running a holiday toy drive to benefit the 55 children at the Children’s Specialized Hospital in Mountainside. Collection will run from November 27 - December 15, 2023
GUIDELINES
All items must be new, with original packaging and not wrapped (no gift wrap).
Unable to accept any stuffed toys (animals), dolls with hair (ex. Barbie Dolls) and handmade items.
All gifts will be collected in students’ period 1 classes
🖍️The list of suggested items can be found here.
*This is for the 8th graders only!
Lunch ID Cards
If your child(ren) have lost a lunch id, please have them fill out this google form. This will help to reduce the long lines at lunch time. Always be sure to check the accuracy of your student's payschool account if they have lost a lunch id. If you feel that there are incorrect charges or have trouble accessing the payschools account, please reach out to the Pomptonian Manager Pat Smith at psmith@summit.k12.nj.us.
8th Grade Community Service Opportunities- Supporting Civic Engagement In Summit
Women in the Workplace Interview Project
Ask a student to interview you about your work experience! The Women in the Workplace Interview project is a video compilation composed of students interviewing significant women in their lives. The project showcases women across various occupations and highlights their contributions. A video compilation of the interviews will be shown in an advisory lesson next year. While any student can submit an interview, eighth graders can earn up to three hours of community service. Students can learn more about the project and submit an interview using the Google Classroom code, jo3ifrx.
Deadline January 19, 2024
*more community service opportunities can be found in the daily announcements.
Student Identification Badges (Student IDs)
Our school district is placing a strong focus on school safety and security. As such, we are intensifying our focus on students wearing their student IDs at all times throughout the school day. Students who are not wearing their IDs could incur disciplinary consequences, after a certain number of infractions (3 or more per month). We would appreciate the support of our parent community in emphasizing that message at home.
8th Grade DC Trip
As many know, our trip to Washington, D.C., was reinstated. As was communicated at the coffee, the cost of the trip has increased because of transportation and lodging. We are adjusting to make the trip more attainable for all our students. Our PTO parent community recently started a GoFundMe to help subsidize the cost of the trip. Please see the link below and consider sharing it with your families, friends, relatives, and loved ones. Thank you for your continued support.
Washington D.C Trip Dates:
Wednesday, May 29th- Thursday, May 30th.
Executive Functioning
6th-Grade Parents:
We have another series of classes scheduled called "Study Strategies" and "Task Prioritization". Please be advised that there is a class limit and students can only be signed up for once class per topic.They are first come, first serve, and you must sign up in advance.
Please fill out this form in order for your child(ren) to attend the class. "Study Strategies" and "Task Prioritization" will be held from 3-4 p.m. after school on the following dates:
Thursday, November 30 - Study Strategies
Wednesday, December 13 - Task Prioritization
Thursday, December 14 - Task Prioritization
*Courses for 7th & 8th graders will begin in January 2024.
*All who submit a request will receive a follow up email before their scheduled class regarding registration status.