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Summit Public Schools: Rainier
1750 S. White Road
San Jose, CA 95127
(408) 831-3104
Rainier office is located in room 1215. Enter campus from Marten Ave.
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Executive Director
Interim Principal
Operations Manager
Assistant Director
Principal Resident
Principal (maternity leave)
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next Expeditions session starts March 17
Rainier Journalism Club
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Families have a 40 hour volunteer commitment per student enrolled - start logging your volunteer hours.
Please make sure you log in your hours using the link above. Families who have reached the 40 hour commitment will be recognized in future editions of the newsletter and on this page of the PIVOT website. |
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Hello Parents,
We are excited to start celebrating excellent behavior modeling! I would love to see decorative small boxes (like upright tissue boxes) made for each classroom so students and teachers can collect the positive behavior cards that we will be introducing shortly.
These boxes should be small but decorative so that they do not take up a great deal of space but are also visually pleasing and attractive.
If you want more ideas, I have several, just see me.
We also need one larger box for weekly drawings during our whole school assembly.
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In Case You Missed It
CSU East Bay Education Summit on March 8
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Upcoming Dates and Deadlines
This Week
- Thursday, February 27 - 10th Grade College Night at Rainier, 6:30pm
- Friday, February 28 - Due date for new student applications for first lottery
- Friday, February 28 - Coffee with the Directors, Starbucks at Story and White, 9am - Mr. Richards, Mr. Kim and Dr. Martin will be available to answer questions from parents
- Saturday, March 1 - APUSH Study Session, 9am-12noon
Next Week
- Wednesday, March 5 - College Visit - Humboldt State University, 4pm
- Thursday, March 6 - PIVOT meeting, Rainier Campus, 6:30pm
Mark Your Calendars
- Tuesday, March 11 - Recruitment Open House, Tahoma Campus, 6:30pm
- Thursday, March 13 - College Visit - UC Merced, 4pm
- Monday, March 17 - Friday, March 28 - Expeditions
Calendar is posted online here.
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Message from Dr. Martin
Dear Rainier Families,
Over the past two Fridays, more than twenty-five Rainier students met to discuss increasing student involvement on school issues. Students are writing proposals to promote positive school change. These proposals will be presented to the Rainier Teacher Leadership Team. Some ideas being considered are a school fun day, cross grade mentor group's activities and use of student mentor time. Rainier is moving forward together with our students, staff and parents.
This past Friday Rainier Bulldogs challenged Tahoma Thunderbirds in a hard fought basketball battle. Our Bulldogs were victorious! The bleachers were full as the Summit community came together to cheer all our players! Go Bulldogs!
The college study trips are around the corner and we still need your help to make them happen!! The teachers and administration have been working hard in organizing all the details for successful study trips for our students, but they will not happen if we don't have enough drivers. You can still make it possible by signing up to drive for your grade or any other help you can give.
Over the past week, the Summit Insider has published daily updates on activities and events at the two Summit San Jose schools. Of particular note is the daily Tech Tip which details how to look up your student's academic progress. The best way to view this program is to work with your student and log in together using your student's password. Please let us know if you have any trouble accessing this information.
We will be continuing to send out the "Summit Insider" which highlights what is going on in our school with the hope that we can give parents an "inside" look into Rainier. Please let us know if you are not receiving the Insider.
A few notes on upcoming events:
This Thursday, February 27, is the 10th grade College Night at Rainier from 6:30-8:30pm. All 10th grade students and parents are invited. There will be a presentation and discussion about the college process, testing, financial aid and what kids should do over the summer to prepare for college. Spanish translation will be available.
Our monthly Directors Coffee will be this Friday, February 28 from 9-10 am at Starbucks. All are invited!
Have a wonderful week!
Lesley Martin, Interim Principal
Summit Public Schools: Rainier
lmartin@summitsanjose.org
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Destiny Garcia and Ariana Osorio Juarez
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P. S. Thank you for the donation of hand sanitizer. Bottles are in every classroom!!!
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Summit Core Characteristics
Ms. Zingales
This past Friday morning the Rainier community came together for an all school assembly to focus on the school's core values of respect, responsibility, courage, compassion, curiosity and integrity. Teachers stated what these values meant to them and reminded the students that they will be looking for these values on a daily basis. We look forward to many more assemblies to celebrate our students and the values they embody each day on our campus.
We are trying to support students on exhibiting core characteristics of Summit values. These are guidelines to set standards of behavior that we expect from faculty, parents, students and our community partners:
- Compassion - Caring and feeling responsible for the success and concerns of others.
- Courage - Making hard choices when it matters; standing up for our beliefs and taking thoughtful risks.
- Curiosity - Questioning, examining and challenging with an open heart and mind.
- Integrity - Doing the right thing even when nobody is watching; telling the truth for the good of the community.
- Respect - Valuing and recognizing the unique gifts and abilities of others as well as our own.
- Responsibility - Following through on our commitments and obligations, and accepting the consequences of our actions.
Every Friday, students have a one hour period with their mentor where they discuss valuable character skills like empathy, self-confidence, and body language. These lessons are shared publicly on community.summitps.org so that students and parents can access them at any point. If you are looking for ways to support your child's personal growth, you can watch the videos from the blog and talk them over during dinner or on the drive to school.
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Academic Support
Teachers and mentors are concerned that students are falling behind and not getting projects and playlists completed. Please check your student's PLP dashboard to see how they are progressing in their classes. If students are falling behind, please make sure that they take advantage of the following support structures.
After School PLT
Teachers are available after school from 4-5pm on Mondays and Wednesdays. At least one teacher from each of the five departments (Math, English, Science, Spanish and History) will be available to work with students during each After School PLT session.
After School PLT is intended for students to:
- get help with assignments or homework
- receive one-on-one or small-group tutoring in a subject
- work with peers on a special project
- enrich their learning on a particular topic
- study in a quiet environment
Before School PLT
All students are encouraged to attend the extended Personal Learning Time before school at 7:45am. Students can meet with teachers for individual academic help. Please note the following assigned days for each subject:
Monday - English
Tuesday - History
Wednesday - Spanish
Thursday - Science
Friday - Math
Thursday Writing Center
Students, do you need help expanding your analysis? Are you looking for another set of eyes to go over your paper? We want to help!
Rainier's Writing Center
A helpful, qualified student will help you
improve and revise your paper.
Available for ALL grade levels, ALL subjects!
Thursdays after school from 4-5pm.
Questions? Contact Mr. Avarca at eavarca@summitsanjose.org
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Every year, each grade goes on a Study Trip, an extended field trip designed to expand student learning outside the school walls and give students an opportunity to visit a variety of colleges. Patti Hares, Phillis Chan, and Helen Sironen have taken on the task of organizing the grade level trips, which are planned for:
- 11th - Wed - Fri, April 2-4, Southern California -
- 10th - Thur - Fri, April 17-18 - UC Davis and other schools -
- 9th - Thur - Fri, March 13-14 - UC Santa Cruz/CSU Monterey -
- We need approximately 25 parent drivers
- 9th grade online signup list not yet available, but will be linked on the PIVOT website soon.
We currently do not have enough committed drivers! Please check out the signup lists above. Information about the trips and a signup form was sent home, a copy of the form is posted here. For more information about these trips, please contact Patti, Phillis or Helen at the contact info listed on the link above.
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 Juniors, Mr. Avarca is holding studying sessions to help prepare for the May 14 AP US History test. The next session is scheduled for Saturday, March 1 from 9am - 12noon in room 1220. This is a great opportunity for extra practice and review before the test.
Last week there were seven students who received extra practice with answering FRQs (free-response questions) and a review of Native Societies before Colonization, Colonial North America and the Causes of the American Revolution.
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We must get enough advance orders or we will not be able to print a yearbook this year. Please turn in your order form and $35 per book to Ms Larson (Rm. 1211) no later than March 28. Yearbooks will only be sold in advance so get your order in today! Send your student selfies to Yearbook Editor Alyssa Martinez. Team Sport pictures (boys basketball, roller hockey, softball, girls basketball, volleyball, cross country) can be emailed to Azra Hill.
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Spring Fiesta
We are starting to plan our joint school-wide spring event to be held on April 5 with Tahoma. We need everyone's input, talent, and spirit to plan a successful event to raise money for our schools and pump up our school pride! Festivities include tag football games of students vs. faculty, a taco dinner, a raffle and a contest for Best Salsa! This event will bring together Rainier and Tahoma - students, faculty and families - to spark pride in our schools, to hang out together, share food and friendships and show our commitment to Summit. More than ever before, we need this event to be a success! And we can't do it without all of us together!
Please contact Sue Mendez for more information or to sign up to help.
Office Volunteers
Volunteers are needed to support Ms Miranda in the Rainier front office by performing light office work such as answering phones, filing, and assisting students. Please sign up here if you can help!
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Lia Pinelli, Assistant Director
The deadline for the March Lottery for next year's entering students is fast approaching. All applications for next school year are due February 28 to be eligible for the first lottery. Being in the first lottery gives you the best chance of securing a spot. Siblings of current Summit students are given a preference in the lottery but are not guaranteed to have a spot, so please turn in your applications this week for siblings. Additionally, please tell your family members, friends, and neighbors who are interested in Summit to drop off their applications in the office this week.
Applications received after February 28 will be placed in additional lotteries if space is available. There will be another Informational Open House meeting on March 11 (6:30pm at Tahoma). Flyers are available in English, Spanish, and Vietnamese. Please distribute these flyers in your communities.
Parents and students are needed to help answer questions at the Open House events. Please volunteer to help on this list.
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Baseball
Coach Aaron Smith
The baseball team's first regular game will be on Saturday, March 1 against KIPP at 10am at Mt. Pleasant High School. The full schedule can be found at the athletics website rainierbulldogs.com Go Bulldogs!
Softball
Coach John Maciel and Asst. Coach Robert Martinez
The girls kick off their season as well this week. The softball team's first game of the season will be on Saturday, March 1, 3pm at Scotts Valley. Coaches John Maciel and Robert Martinez are excited to be working with 18 Summit Rainier girls this season.
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College Representatives will be visiting Summit Rainier. This is an excellent opportunity for students to find out more about these schools. For visits scheduled during PLT time, students can make arrangements with teachers to attend.
Wednesday, March 5, 4pm - Humboldt State
Thursday, March 13, 4pm - UC Merced
Tuesday, March 18, 3pm - St. Mary's College
Thursday, March 20, 3pm - CSU Stanislaus
Tuesday, March 25, 3pm - Dominican University
Thursday, March 27, 3pm - Academy of Art University
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The 2014 Students Rising Above scholarship application is now available for high school juniors! One hundred students will be selected to receive mentoring support, financial assistance, and career guidance. Students who wish to apply need to do so by April 4.
The Metropolitan Transportation Commission has a great summer internship program in Santa Clara County and pays $10.75/hour. Internships include opportunities in not just Traffic and Transportation (data collection and analysis), but also Data Collection, Communications and Marketing (video production) and Membership. Deadline to apply is March 16.
Juniors, an opportunity has arisen for those of you who are interested in music production or music technology as a career. If you would like more information about this opportunity and how to get involved, please come to Ms. Beaven's room, 1219 at 1:20 during lunch on Thursday, February 27.
Previously announced opportunities and scholarships are linked in the left hand column.
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Newsletter Submissions
Is there something you would like to have included in a future edition? Rainier's newsletter comes out weekly on Wednesdays. The deadline for submissions is Monday at noon. Please email articles to the Rainier Newsletter Editor. Early submissions are welcome and appreciated.
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