Summit School Newsletter
INNOVATIVE TEACHING. EXPERT EDUCATORS. THRIVING STUDENTS.
May 12, 2023
Teacher Experiences to Remember
Calling all athletes!!
Go Sabrecats!!
CAA State Basketball
Summit School Takes 1st and 5th at CAA State Golf!
2023-24 Sabrecat Athletics
We are looking forward to another successful year of Sabrecat Athletics in 23-24. Season one registrations will be opening on Monday, May 15, and we are welcoming a new Athletic and Activities Director to Summit School on May 22. Craig Kroupa, Summit basketball coach and substitute teacher, will be joining the Sabrecat team with Mr. Wimbish’s departure.
Along with a new Athletic and Activities Director, there have been some positive changes to our athletic program for the 23-24 school year.
Eligibility and Teams
After discussions with both the CAA and our Athletic Committee, we have restructured our teams with a developmental program for grade 4 (and grade 5 or 6 for some sports) that will practice and play non-CAA scrimmages as schedules allow, but will not officially participate in CAA competitions. Our student athletes in grades 5-8 (only 6-8 for some sports) will compete through CAA as in the past. This will enable our younger Summit athletes to build their skills and prepare for conference competition. Watch for clinic opportunities throughout the school year as well.
Registration and Fees
To create a uniform and predictable process, our registration windows are set for the 2023-24 school year and listed below. Communication will be sent out via email prior to each window opening. Fees have been standardized. With the exception of Junior Cheer, all developmental registration fees will be $150 per sport, per athlete. All regular team fees will be $300 per sport, per athlete. Fees cover costs related to each sport including CAA registration, venue fees, referee fees, and coach stipends.
Coed Junior Cheerleading
Coed Junior Cheerleading has been an exciting new addition to our program. Due to participant requests, we have expanded the program to include PreK-grade 4 students. The fee for Junior Cheerleading will be $200 plus the price of the cheer skirt, briefs, and socks (or shorts and socks). For students who participated in Junior Cheer in 22-23, you will only need to order a new skirt, briefs, and socks if yours no longer fit. Tops and poms will be provided by Summit. Cheer lasts through multiple seasons and the schedule is yet to be determined.
Our 2023-24 Sabrecat Athletics Program
Season 1
Registration window- May 15 to June 19
Girls' Volleyball (grade 4 developmental, grades 5-8 middle school teams)
Coed Cross Country (grade 4 developmental, grades 5-8 middle school team)
Season 2
Registration window- September 1 to September 15
Cross Country continues
Coed Junior Cheer (preK to grade 4)
Boys’ 7 v 7 Football (5 and 6 developmental, 7 and 8 middle school teams)
Season 3
Registration window- November 1 to November 21
Junior Cheer continues
Girls’ Basketball (4 and 5 developmental, 6-8 middle school teams)
Coed Flag Football (4 and 5 developmental, 6-8 middle school teams)
Season 4
Registration window- January 8 to January 29
Coed Golf (4 and 5 developmental, 6-8 middle school team)
Boys’ Basketball (4 and 5 developmental, 6-8 middle school teams)
Coed Track (teams to be determined based on registration)
Thank you for all you do to support your student athlete and the Sabrecat athletics program.
Cybercat Robotics Wrapped Up Their Season
Middle School - You probably already saw the success of Vincent & Ryan, winning their division of 80 teams from around the world with the opportunity to compete in the large arena under the lights. They ended up 8th place in the World.
Elementary - Two of our 4 elementary teams made it to their division finals (top 20 out of 80 teams per division). Those were the teams of Camille & Doris and Anya & Amelia. They both did well in their finals and finished 6th and 8th respectively. The other two teams Alejandra, Becca, & Mercedes plus, Declan, Nathan, & Christian did a great job in their divisions, but didn't make the top 20 to make the finals.
ALL teams represented Summit and Cybercat Robotics with wonderful attitudes and sportsmanship.
Welcome Our New Athletic and Activities Director, Mr. Kroupa
New IBE 2023-24 Application to complete and submit to IBE!
Summit parents who utilize the Arizona Private School Tax Credits for tuition need to complete their preferred School Tuition Organization (STO) new application each spring. Please find the Institute For Better Education, IBE 2023-24 application here. Upon completion, please submit it and any required documents directly to IBE at Services@ibescholarships.org before June 1, 2023. IBE will only release tax credits towards tuition in July if they have a completed 2023-24 IBE application by that date. For questions regarding the application please visit www.ibescholarships.org or call 520-512-5438. If you use a different STO, please visit their website to find their 2023-24 application form.
Summit School Community Partnerships
Dear Community Member, Summit School is pleased to announce that we are starting a community partner program with businesses in our local community. We know that connections in the community are invaluable to the success of our school and our local businesses. We would like to invite you to become a Summit Community Partner. This partnership requires no donations or financial support. Instead, we ask for mutual participation. Here is how it works. You agree to be a Summit Community Partner by posting our Summit School Community Partner flyer, poster, or our Summit School brochures in your business. We add your logo to our Summit Community Partners website page and our weekly school digital newsletter. We will reach out to you when we have campus events that you may be interested in for the purpose of sponsorship, table displays, or other connections. We offer you the opportunity to add items or information to our new family welcome bags. To get started, please complete this form or reach out to Kyle Allen, Director of Admissions and Marketing at kyle.allen@summitschoolaz.org. In addition, please send your business logo as a .png or .jpg file to the email address above. Want to know more about Summit School? We would be happy to give you a tour of our campus. If you would like a tour or have any questions, please email Kyle Allen or call 480-403-9506. Thank you for your consideration. In Partnership, Dr. Stephanie Nardi Head of School
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