Hilltop Happenings from Dr. Bearden
It's Always a Great Day up on the Hill!
For the weeks of December 16th, 2019
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
Visit SHE Media Center website to view any of the morning announcements from this year! These are uploaded as soon as the SHE morning newscast concludes and watching is a great way for you to get daily info about SHE.
Summit Hill PTO website is another great source of information for SHE families: SHE PTO or follow them on FB: https://www.facebook.com/SummitHillPTO/ or Twitter: @summithillpto
News about Fulton County Schools, including weather updates, transportation, and calendars can be accessed at www.fultonschools.org
A Message from Dr. Bearden
I hope that you all had a great week and weekend!! I enjoyed the rest as I had a minor (yet necessary) procedure on my left foot on December 3rd. Your child may have mentioned that I have been hobbling around the school with a post-op boot. I was out of commission for a few days and so sorry that I missed a week on the newsletter. I hope you enjoy reading! .
#SHEShares for DECEMBER:
SHE students joined students from Birmingham Falls and Crabapple Crossing elementary schools in collecting toys for Lily's Toy Drive. The huge box was overflowing with new unwrapped toys!! Thank you to all of the families, who gave to this wonderful gift giving opportunity for children.
Upcoming Events for This Week:
STAGE CLOSED 12/16 thru 12/20: The stage will be closed this week as we have a lot going on in the school this week and the stage will be set up for the upcoming Winter Chorus concert. The chorus will utilize the stage for practice, dress rehearsals and three shows on Wednesday, 12/18. Parents are welcome to attend the chorus show at 6 pm on Wednesday, 12/18.
Holiday Parties: Each class will have their holiday party according to this schedule. Please check with your teacher or room rep for more details:
Monday, 12/16: Pk @ 10:15; 1st Grade* @ 10:45 ; & Kindergarten @ 12:35
Tuesday, 12/17: 3rd grade @ 10:15; 2nd grade @ Noon
Wednesday, 12/18: 4th grade @ 9:15; 5th grade @ 11 am
Thursday: *1st grade Kelly at 10:45; Kindergarten celebrates Christmas around the World;
Winter Chorus Concert: Wednesday, 12/18 @ 6 pm in the cafeteria: All are invited to hear our 4th grade chorus entertain with holiday songs.
SHE Family STEAM Night: Thursday, 12/19 from 5-6:30 pm. There will be Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, & Math activities for the entire family! We hope that you are able to join us for a fun night of STEAM learning!
That is it for this week! As always, thank you for reading and for your partnership!
Please reach out if you have any questions or anything to share. Take care, Lorrie
Save the Dates! Upcoming Events for SHE (Updated Weekly)
Every Friday is SHES Spirit Day: Wear SHE or House colors;
Monday, 12/16 thru Friday, 12/20: SHE Stage is closed in preparation for the Winter Chorus Concert. No lunch dates this week!
Wednesday, 12/18: Winter Chorus Concert at 6 pm in the cafeteria.
Thursday, 12/19: STEAM night for SHE families from 5 - 6:30; Come with your family and have some Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, & Math fun!!
Friday, 12/20: Last day of the 1st semester;
Monday, December 23rd thru January 2nd: Winter Holidays; No School for Students/Staff
Friday, January 3rd: FCS Teacher Work Day; No School For Students
Monday, January 6th: SHE first day of the 2nd semester;
Tuesday, January 7th: SHE School Governance Council Meeting @ 7 am in PTO room. All welcome to attend.
Monday, January 20th: Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday; No School For Students/Staff
Monday, February 3: SHE Full Release Day for Professional Learning; No School For Students
Monday, February 17th: President's Day Holiday; No School For Students/Staff
Friday, March 13th: FCS Teacher Work Day; No School For Students
Monday, March 16th: SHE Full Release Day for Professional Learning; No School For Students
Tuesday, March 24: This day is a FCS Teacher Work Day. There will be no school for students due to Georgia Elections Processes.
Monday, April 6th thru 10th: Spring Break Holidays; No School For Students/Staff
Tuesday, April 21st: This day is a FCS Teacher Work Day. Students will not come to school but participate in a digital learning day. (More details forthcoming)
Tuesday, May 19th: This day is a FCS Teacher Work Day. Students will not come to school but participate in a digital learning day. (More details forthcoming)
Friday, May 22nd: Last Day of School for Students
Calendar Updated Weekly and Includes all future FCS and/or SHE Calendar Days Off for Students
SHE Steam Night for Parents and Kids
STEAM NIGHT Event Flyer
Thursday, Dec 19, 2019, 05:00 PM
Summit Hill Elementary School, Providence Road, Alpharetta, GA, USA
NEW INFORMATION for This Week's Hilltop Happenings
#SHEShares: SHE students and staff community service opportunities.
December: Lily's Toy Drive-SHE students are joining students from Birmingham Falls and Crabapple Crossing elementary schools to collect new, unwrapped toys. There will be a box for collection from Dec. 2nd until Friday, December 16th.
If you would like more information on our Leader in Me culture at SHES, click this button. There are also resources for parents on this website.
This link will open information regarding bus and carpool information.
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. After each meeting, minutes and agenda for the next month will be posted on the SHE website.
If you would like more information about the SGC work and/or meetings, visit our SHE website:. 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:
Summit Hill Elementary Parent-Teacher Organization
PTO CoPresidents: Kristen Vasser and Kelly Cravens
SHES Website Links-All In One Place
Parents,
Below are the links to access SHES websites and/or newsletters.
GRADE LEVEL WEBSITES:
Kindergarten: https://summithillkindergarten.weebly.com/
1st Grade: https://summithill1stgrade.weebly.com/
2nd Grade: summithill2ndgradeweebly.com
3rd Grade: www.thirdgradeshe.weebly.com
4th Grade: www.she4thgrade.weebly.com
5th Grade: 5th grade Website
SHES Media Center Newsletter:
SHE Talented and Gifted:
Follow us on Twitter: @SummitHillTAG
TAG Website: http: http://shetagoverview.weebly.com/
SHES Advanced Strategies Lab (Ms. Leeson)
SHES Chorus (Ms. Goldfuss, 2018-19 SHE Teacher of the Year:
Follow SHE Chorus on Twitter @HuskyHarmonies
Summit Hill Elementary School
Email: beardenL@fultonschools.org
Website: http://school.fultonschools.org/es/summithill/Pages/default.aspx
Location: 13855 Providence Road, Milton, GA, USA
Phone: (470)254-2830
Twitter: @summithillhusky