Summit Highlights

Will Mr. Owen Survive the Principal's Reading Challenge?!

It is that time of year again...time for the Principal's Reading Challenge here at Summit Elementary.  The Principal's Reading Challenge has become somewhat of a tradition at our school and this year is no exception.  The challenge kick-off assembly on Tuesday, January 11th could be heard throughout the halls of Summit Elementary, as students cheered for their favorite Survivor Team.  This year's theme is Survivor Summit complete with team challenges, immunity, and videos!  If Summit Students reach their goal of 250,000 reading minutes then Mr. Owen will be voted off the island.  He will have to spend the morning of February 10th on the top of Pikes Peak, surviving with nothing but the bare essentials!  While Mr. Owen is away, the teachers and students will have the freedom to decide how they want to plan their morning around fun reading activities!  So parents, teachers, and students, gear up to survive!  Start reading every day to reach our goal and send Mr. Owen to THE TOP OF PIKES PEAK!

 

Miles Visits Summit!

     Summit Singers on the Go-By Cypress Kalaman-Valdez

Even though Summit Singers practice at school in the music room, their voices could be heard all over the community during the holiday season.  The season began with a holiday debut at the Summit in Divide Fair, right here at our school. Miss Baker leads this group of singers, teaching them new songs and how to sing in different voices.  This talented group sings everything from Christmas Carols to contemporary music. The students meet on Wednesdays in the music room to practice their singing. If you are interested in becoming a Summit Singer, please see Ms. Baker for more information. 

 

Pet Tip from Bryson Cox-One way you could care for your pets is to purchase a heater for your pets' water bowls and a lights for your dogs' houses, and even a doghouse heater.  Help your pet stay warm and toasty during the winter months!

 

Kids for Critters

 

~ 4th graders have grouped up and learned about 'Kids for Critters', a caring business for animals who have no homes. During the winter, more and more people are letting their furry friends go, without thinking about how much care they need for their pet. There are also homeless animals that are strays and need special care. 

In our fourth grade study, we read the book, The Market Square Dog, by James Herriot about a dog that has no home.   In the story, it shows how a dog has to beg on the streets for food.  As it wanders in the countryside it gets hit. Then, a young man finds him and brings the dog back to town and to the veterinarian, James Herriot who fixes him. Later on in the story, a young police officer thinks of how the dog doesn't have a home and takes care of the dog. The theme of the story is how important it is to keep and take care of your pet and never let them roam.   Even though we are not in the English countryside, the animals in Woodland Park and Divide need special care, especially with our harsh winters. 

To add to the many businesses around Woodland Park and Divide, this year,  fourth graders at Summit Elementary created their own holiday business.   Our service learning project helps animals in need by donating profits from our business to local shelters.  To start the business, we learned about economic terms :  entrepreneur, producer, consumer, natural, capital, and human resources, opportunity cost, scarcity, net and gross profit, supply and demand.

The fourth graders  have learned a lot about how to make products for homeless animals, and some of our products included:  puppy pizzas, pillows, blankets, ornaments, bird feeders, cat fishing poles.  In January they will donate the profits to various shelters to celebrate the agencies who support animals in our community.

Champions Before and After School Program
 

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   UNIQUE CRATFS OF THE NEW YEAR!!                                               

   CRAFT #1:   By Calli Walters                     

Stuff You'll Need:

    ·    Acrylic paint-pick 4 of your favorite colors

    ·    Clear paint for a shiny layer (if you would like to)

    ·    4 paintbrushes 1 for each of your favorite colors

    ·    A wooden photo frame or you can build one out of popsicle sticks

    ·    Craft jewels - stickers, or you can draw on it

    ·    Glue (white craft glue or Gem-Tac brand)

    ·    Sealer spray (if wanted)

Now you can paint each side of your favorite color on your picture frame. Once that dries you can put your clear coat on if you want a shiny glossy shine to it. Once that is all dry, you get to decorate your picture frame with stickers and or markers!

Then you can put a picture in and voila! YOU'RE DONE!! Thank you for making this craft!   See you next time and enjoy your picture frame. And next time I'll introduce CRAFT #2!

     THANK YOU TO: http://crafts.kaboose.com/valentine-photo-frame.html

                                ENJOY!!!!

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Snowflake Poem Contest

By: Leah Schalipp

Are you good at writing? Well... Then this contest is for you! Just write any poem of your choice and turn it in at the table outside Mr. Lang's Room! Winners will be announced on the next issue! Good Luck!

Today the theme is the Kansas City Chiefs.

    By: Natalie Graber 5^th grader Summit Elementry

 They are at the top of their division in the NFL. Their head coach is Todd Haley. He has led the chiefs into a good season. For more information go to

www.NFL.com  At the top of the page, find an arrowhead that has KC. Click it!    

Hiking Corner
If you love hiking or snowshoeing, you are in luck!  You are fortunate to live an area where there are endless hiking and snowshoeing trails, complete with beautiful scenery and exciting views.  Mueller State Park offers trails ranging in difficulty, for all hiking abilities, from easy to difficult.  The Crags is a great trail for hiking or snowshoeing, with amazing views and interesting rock formations.  Devil's Playground is another local hike that offers steep terrain, and an elevation gain of 1,300 ft or more if you go up the west side, near the Crags Campground (elevation gain of 2,680 ft.).  It is a great place to hike or snowshoe, with several great photo opportunities along the trail.  Always remember to tell someone where you are going hiking and when you will return.  In fact here are several safety tips for hiking in Colorado:
*  Never go alone, invite a buddy
*  Always pack plenty of water and healthy snacks
*  Take a first aid kit in your pack
*  Take sunblock and a baseball cap
*  Have an adult pack waterproof matches, a knife, a compass, and a mirror
*  Pack a whistle in case you get separated or lost
*  Pack appropriate clothing for the fast changing weather in Colorado: gloves, hat, raincoat, warm socks, etc.
*  For long hikes it is a good idea to pack survival gear.
Remember hiking is a great form of exercise but it is always better to be safe than sorry. 

For more information on kids' hiking trips, what to pack, and how to stay safe, visit www.livestrong.com.

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