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School Contact Information: Summit Public Schools: San Jose 14271 Story Road San Jose, CA 95127
408.729.1981
Summit Rainier is now located at: 1750 S. White Road San Jose, CA 95127 (408) 831-3104 ____________________
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What is PIVOT?
PIVOT is a group of parents, guardians, friends and extended family members of Summit Rainier students working together to support the faculty, staff and students of our school.
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Message from the Directors
Dear Rainier Families,
We hope everyone is enjoying their summer! We are working hard to prepare for our transitions next year. We are excited for the new chapter of Summit San Jose that starts this fall.
Part of this new chapter, starts with an announcement. We would like to congratulate Jessica Miranda on a new job within the Summit Public Schools organization. Jessica is transitioning into a new role in our People Team (Human Resources). She will still be working here in San Jose but will be taking on the role of an HR Manager. Please congratulate her when you see her.
Starting July 1, we have two new Office Managers - Edy Contreras for Rainier & Paty Contreras for Tahoma. Edy has worked in schools for years and is looking forward to transitioning to this new role. Paty is one of our alumni from Summit Prep and has just graduated from Santa Clara University. We want to welcome both of them to the family!
The Leadership Team at Tahoma includes Principal Nick Kim, who comes from Summit Public Schools: Everest in Redwood City and Assistant Director Kristin Hannon, who was a founding Summit San Jose English teacher. For the next few weeks, while we transition into our new facilities on the Mt. Pleasant Campus, the Rainier staff will be working from the Tahoma campus. We are open during the summer from 9am to 4pm (except July 4-5) if you need to come in to the office for any reason.
Happy Summer!
Respectfully,
David Richards, Executive Director
Pam Lamcke, Principal
Lia Pinelli, Assistant Director
Summit Public Schools: Tahoma and Rainier
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Shade Needed
Lia Pinelli
Our Rainier kids need shade! 
Our new campus is in need of outdoor umbrellas, awnings, and/or potted trees to provide shade for our young scholars. If you can help out by donating money or shade-providers, please email Ms. Pinelli or call (408) 729-1981.
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English Summer Reading Assignments
Kristin Hannon
Here are the summer reading assignments for your English class next year.
9th Grade Summer Reading 2013
10th Grade Summer Reading 2013
11th Grade Summer Reading 2013
If you are going to be in 9th or 10th grade, you will choose one book to read over the summer; expect to have a test or writing assignment about the book when you return in August. If you will be in 11th grade (AP Language), you will read a book and complete the written assignment before you return to school in August. Please contact Ms. Hannon with any questions or concerns you have.
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Math Summer Tutoring Sessions
For students who want or need to make progress in math this summer, members of the Summit San Jose math department have decided to make themselves available EVERY WEDNESDAY of the summer (except July 3, due to the July 4 holiday) from 10am to noon in Room 18 on Tahoma's campus. At these sessions, students will be able to receive tutoring from teachers and/or take assessments. Since this opportunity is only once a week, students who are looking to gain ground in math are expected to be working independently in addition to coming to the Wednesday sessions. Our playlists, available at activate.illuminateed.com, are the best resource for students to be working independently.
The remaining sessions will be held: July 10, July 17, July 24, July 31 and August 7.
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Fall Athletics Meeting
Coach J Bumagat
There will be a mandatory parent/athlete meeting for both Rainier and Tahoma athletes who are interested in participating in the fall sports:
Cross Country (co-ed)
Girls Volleyball.
When: Thursday, July 25, 2013, 6 - 7 pm
Where: Summit Tahoma Campus, Auditorium
For more information, please click here.
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Summer Mixer
Kathy Sambrano
The Summer Mixer is an event for new and returning Summit families to mingle and get to know each other. This event will showcase our vibrant community, different committees, student clubs and various events that take place in our school year. Make sure you mark your calendars and make time to attend.
When: Saturday, August 10, 4-6pm
Where: Summit Tahoma Campus
Who: New and returning Tahoma and Rainier families
Be part of the planning committee which is open to all (new and returning families); we especially encourage new parents to join us and help start the year off with a great event. The next planning meeting will be Thursday, July 11 at 7:30pm after the general PIVOT meeting. Please email Summer Mixer Chairperson Kathy Sambrano for more information.
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Volunteers Needed
Lia Pinelli
Urgent Help Needed 
Help out in the Tahoma office by stuffing envelopes on July 9 and 10. Please let Ms. Pinelli know if you can help. Email or call her at (408) 729-1981.
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Volunteer Requirement
Parents help in various ways to make our school a great experience for students, teachers and our community. All families are expected to fulfill our 40 hour minimum volunteer requirement per enrolled student. Check out the PIVOT website for many ways that every member of your family can contribute towards these 40 hours. We have many ongoing, short term and one time opportunities. Sign up to be part of a committee. PIVOT meeting Parents are also invited to attend the monthly PIVOT meeting - the next meeting will be held on Thursday, July 11 at 6:30pm at the Tahoma campus. Parents from both Rainier and Tahoma are invited to attend. This is a great way to meet other parents and find out more about what is happening at the school.
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Gilroy Garlic Festival, July 26-28
Shane & Rebeca Ryken
Do you love garlic? 
How about free food and entertainment?
If your answer is yes, then you want to join us at the Gilroy Garlic Festival, July 26-28th. Choose a day & come help us prep food for Gourmet Alley while raising funds for Summit. No experience necessary. Students and adults welcome! Make it a mentor or family bonding time. Please sign up here. It'll be a day of fun!
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En Español
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Upcoming Dates and Deadlines
- Wednesdays July 10, 17, 24, 31 and August 7 - Math Tutoring, Tahoma, Room 18, 10am - noon
- Thursday, July 11 - PIVOT meeting, 6:30pm followed by break out committee meetings at 7:30pm
- Thursday, July 25 - Mandatory meeting for Fall Sports - Cross Country and Girls Volleyball, Tahoma Auditorium, 6pm
- Friday - Sunday, July 26 - 28 - Gilroy Garlic Festival - volunteer opportunity
- Saturday, August 10 - Summer Mixer, 4-6pm
- Week of August 12 - Orientation for incoming students
- Monday, August 19 - First Day of School
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