Hilltop Happenings
01/25/18
Summit Hill Elementary
Website: http://school.fultonschools.org/es/summithill/Pages/default.aspx
Location: 13855 Providence Road, Milton, GA, United States
Phone: 470-254-2830
Twitter: @summithillhusky
Principal's Message
In our December 21st issue of Hilltop, we communicated a desire to share student growth through our new benchmark assessment Fast bridge. Due to the inclement weather, the Winter Testing Window, set by Fulton County , has been extended through February 14th. As mentioned in previous issues, we are working with our county's Fast Bridge coordinator/liaison to identify an appropriate parent report to share this information.
Please know that we acknowledge a desire for Fast Bridge data to be shared. It is important however, that we don't create more issues by sharing the information prematurely or inappropriately. As such, we have invited our county coordinator, Chelsea Montgomery, to our general PTO meeting scheduled for next Tuesday, 1/30/2018, at 9:30 am. We are excited and appreciate her taking the time to come and provide some background information on Fast Bridge, as well as answer some of your questions.
"The only thing that's constant, is change." ~Heraclitus
Thank you for your patience as we continue to learn and use this valuable tool to inform the learning environment we have for our students here at SHE. We look forward to seeing you on January 30th.
Flu Season Is Definitely In Full Swing...
Please take a moment to view an important communication from the Fulton County Student Health Services Team.
Lunch On The Stage
Dear Parents and Guardians,
Due to Talent Show preparations, our stage will be closed to visitors for lunch on the following days. Please visit us for lunch at another time! Thanks for your support!
Wednesday, February 14th
Thursday, February 15th (Talent Show)
Friday, February 16th
Six Flags Read to Succeed Reading Club
Dear Families,
Welcome to the Six Flags® Read to Succeed Six Hour Reading Club! Your child’s school is participating in an exciting program that encourages students in grades K through 6 to read for fun. Read to Succeed is a free program sponsored by Six Flags Theme Parks. Every student who completes six hours of recreational reading before the school’s deadline listed on the bottom of this page is eligible for a free admission ticket, valid at the participating Six Flags Theme Park that the school has selected. Students will develop a greater appreciation for books when they see that you think reading is important too. You are sure to have fun as you investigate the world of reading together! Here’s what you need to know:
• Only students in grades K through 6 are eligible to participate.
• Review the attached reading log. Your child should use this reading log to record what and how long he/she reads.
• Your child must complete 6 hours, or 360 minutes, of recreational reading.
• Please initial each entry and then sign the reading log to verify that the 6 hours of reading has been completed.
• Your child can read books, magazines, newspapers, or comic books (digital or hard copy). Reading for homework or a class assignment does NOT count.
• Students can read silently, aloud, or with an adult—you can read to your child, or your child can read to you.
• Remind your child to return the reading log to his/her teacher by the due date. Your child’s school will submit your child’s information and hours read.
• Late entries will NOT be accepted. About the Tickets
• Tickets will be awarded to students by their teacher/school coordinator in May.
• The ticket is valid for admission to ONE Six Flags theme park on SELECT DATES ONLY during the 2018 season. Park name and valid dates will be printed on the tickets. Please understand that the school can only select one Six Flags Theme Park. The ticket will only be valid for the park that is listed on the ticket. The valid dates will not be announced prior to the ticket award date in early May.
• Tickets are valid for students in grades K-6 only and are not valid for anyone over the age of 13. No exceptions.
• Each ticket is valid for one free student admission only.
• A Season Pass upgrade offer will be available during the ticket valid dates. The upgrade offer information will be printed on the ticket.
• Tickets are NOT for resale and are nontransferable.
• They cannot be replaced if lost, stolen or damaged.
We hope that you and your child enjoy this free program and spend time reading together. If you have any questions about the program or have ticket questions, you will need to contact your child’s teacher or school before the school year is over. Happy Reading! The Six Flags® Read to Succeed Team School Deadline, please return the reading log to the teacher by February 23rd. They will turn it into Mrs. Howard in the media center.
Here is a copy of the reading log: http://static.sixflags.com/readtosucceed/StudentReadingLog.pdf
Thank you,
Mrs. Howard
Hardship Applications available now
Hardship transfer deadline is Feb. 28
Applications are now available for parents who wish to apply for a 2018-2019 hardship transfer or to renew a current hardship to another Fulton elementary, middle or high school.
Parents will use an online form, available through the school system's web site, to enter and submit their information. Hard copy applications are not required this year, with the exception of medical transfers which require pertinent medical provider's signatures and documentation.
The deadline for submitting a transfer application is Feb. 28, 2018, by 4:30 p.m., with no exceptions or extensions granted. All requests must be received or postmarked by this date and time. In addition, school system employees who have children receiving an employee hardship transfer must renew their request.
The February 28 deadline applies to students and parents seeking a hardship transfer for medical reasons, curriculum differences, and child care situations or for employees' children.
Parents with questions or who need more information about hardship transfers can contact the Fulton County Schools' Student Assignment Office at 470-254-5550 or visit the office's web site.
More Resources
Hardship transfer web site (with application)
Student Assignment Office web site
WELCOME MS. G!
Olivia Gianndrea, known as Ms. G by her students, is honored to be a part of the SHE team as a first grade teacher. She is excited to get to know her students and her Summit Hill family! She is a Roswell native and attended Roswell High School. In December 2017, she graduated from Kennesaw State University receiving a Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education and a Reading Instruction Endorsement.
During her time at KSU, she completed a year-long student teaching experience in a first grade classroom in Cobb County. This has prepared her to confidently transition into the first grade position with wonderful teaching methods and strategies.
In her spare time, Ms. G loves reading, baking, drinking coffee, watching movies, and spending time with her family and her fur baby. She plans to work towards a Master’s Degree and achieve gifted certification. She believes every student should take ownership of his or her own learning and that every classroom should be a community full of investigation and exploration.
Night out with the Atlanta Braves:
Transportation Changes
Changes in dismissal must always be communicated with your child's homeroom teacher prior to the start of his/her school day.
- Bus changes will only be permitted for child care emergencies.
- Students having a play date will be dismissed as car riders (a note from home must be provided).
- All early checkouts must be completed prior to 2:10 p.m.
Principal's Coffee
Friday, Jan 26, 2018, 07:45 AM
Summit Hill Elementary School, Providence Road, Alpharetta, GA, United States
Summit Hill Talent Show
Thursday, Feb 15, 2018, 06:00 PM
Summit Hill Elementary School
Holiday - Schools Closed
Monday, Feb 19, 2018, 07:30 AM
Summit Hill Elementary School, Providence Road, Alpharetta, GA, United States
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