Summit Preparatory Charter High School
Published by Summit SPOT
March 17, 2014 |
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Important Dates
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This Week at Summit
- Thursday, March 20 - AP Ordering Deadline (see article)
Upcoming Events
- Wednesday - Friday, April 2-4 - 10th grade study trips (see article)
- Thursday - Friday, April 3-4 - 9th grade study trips (see article)
- Wednesday - Friday, April 9 - 11 - 11th grade study trip (see article)
Save the Date
- Saturday, May 3 - Fiesta Night, Summit's Annual Auction, 6 p.m.
- Tuesday - Thursday, May 20-22 - 12th grade study trip (see article)
All events are at Summit unless noted otherwise. See the Athletics section for scheduled games.
 
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Executive Director's Message
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 Dear Husky Families:
Congratulations to senior Mariana Trejo!
Ms. Trejo received a Presidential Service Award from The White House! Mariana has been a model student leader and her selflessness shines every single day. We cherish her and feel very lucky to be a part of her life.
Congratulations to the TedX Student Club! Our students recently secured a $1,000 grant for our TedX event on Friday, June 6th! If you would like more information, please see the website here: http://www.tedxsummitprep.org/.
Mr Cupp's Mentor Group is Making Sure to Leave No Husky Behind!
Many of our students have the intrinsic motivation to fulfill our college and career ready mission, and seek additional challenges to better prepare for the future. We have several students who would like to take additional AP exams, but are struggling to cover the additional cost. Mr. Cupp's senior mentor group wants to support the peers that they have sat alongside for the last four years, and they want to clear the financial barriers that get in the way of their success. Together, they are committed to helping their friends pay for these exams! We have amazing students here at Summit Prep -- students who lift each other up and whose compassion have no bounds. You amaze us everyday and your thoughtfulness is inspiring. Thank you for supporting your fellow students!
Donation Matching Opportunity! We are excited to announce that one of our Husky families has generously offered to double all monetary donations we receive from now until April 30th, up to $10,000! We are so grateful for their support, and we feel blessed to have a family embrace our mission to provide a rigorous, college-prep academic program for all of our students. Thank you for supporting our teachers and students, and joining in our quest to provide equitable access to a high-quality education for all students, regardless of their previous preparation or background. If you have yet to give this year, now is the time to double your donation! If you have already given this year, please consider giving again to double your donation! You may mail a check to the school or use our donate link here: http://summitps.org/involved/donate.
Come join us at our Parent Social Night this Thursday! Here at Summit Prep, we ask all families to contribute 30 hours of community service to support our program and get to know our fellow students and families. We want to encourage everyone to attend the parent social night this Thursday at Harry's Hofbrau from 6 - 7:30 p.m.! Please join our wonderful parents for a fun night of community building!
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Study Trips
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 Study Trips Update
The annual grade level study trips are around the corner! In April, we will have 9th, 10th, and 11th grade go on their respective study trips. In May, the 12th grade is heading up to Tahoe. Here is what is going on at each grade level:
9th Grade (April 3-4): Thanks to this week's strong rally we are closing the gap, and now are seeking drivers for 20 students. The planning faculty and planning parents for 9th grade are holding a 9th Grade Study Trip Meeting - Wednesday, March 19 at 6 p.m. at Summit Prep. All parents drivers and any parents who might want to drive, but who have questions should PLAN ON ATTENDING. This trip is to Monterey and if you available to make this awesome trip happen for your students, please email Maria Suissa at msuissa@legacypartners.com or sign up directly at bit.ly/1ffbc3A.
Let's make this experience one to remember for our students! 10th Grade (April 2-4): Sufficient drivers have been recruited - and are now getting ready for the trip down to Southern California!
11th Grade (April 9-11): Sufficient drivers have been recruited and are now getting ready for the trip up to Northern California!
12th Grade (May 20-22): Drivers are still needed - please contact Deanna Bartee (deejoy@comcast.net) or sign up directly at: bit.ly/1ffbc3A.
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College Information
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FREE COLLEGE MONEY for low-income 12th grade families - info session Thursday, March 20, 6 p.m., at Summit Prep
Hello Senior Families: Opportunity Fund (http://www.opportunityfund.org/) is a local organization that will contribute $2 for every $1 that you set aside for college expenses (i.e., tuition and books). All you need to do is attend an info session here at school and have a follow up interview to determine eligibility. If you qualify, your student does a short on-line financial literacy course. After that, every $1 you put into your Opportunity Fund account is matched with $2 from local funders, so you literally triple your money!
All 12th grade families who are on scholarship at Summit Prep are STRONGLY encouraged to come to the info session. See you this Thursday, March 20, 6 p.m., at Summit Prep!
AP EXAM ORDERING WEEKHello Husky Families! It's AP exam ordering week! For 11th and 12th graders, students should have received their AP exam order forms on Friday, March 14 during 1:1 check-ins and have until next Thursday, March 20, to return their forms with checks or money orders (no cash, please). Additional information and instructions are included on the forms. Students who were out on Friday can pick up forms from their mentors this week. Any 9th and 10th graders who have been preparing outside of school for AP exams should see Mr. Fanning for a form. You can dig in to learn more about AP exams (subjects, test dates, etc.) at http://apcentral.collegeboard.com/home. Further questions can be directed to your students' mentors and/or AP teachers. Thanks!
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Meet and Greet
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Meet and Greet...and Eat!
The kids had their Winter Formal...now, our turn for the Winter-Definitely-Not-Formal for parents. Please join us on Thursday, March 20 from 6 -7:30 p.m. at Harry's HofBrau where, once again, we will grab a bite to eat and chat with fellow Summit moms and dads. We did this event last fall with 10th grade parents....but, welcome anyone who wants to gather and chat about kids and school. We will have a room to ourselves...no need to r.s.v.p. Food and drinks are self-serve. Hosted by Jackie Kubicka, Candace Kelley, Marilyn Ezrin and Stacy Guthmann (10th grade moms). Questions? Email Stacy at stacyguthmann@yahoo.com. Harry's is centrally located only a few miles from Summit at 1909 El Camino in Redwood City (650) 366-3733. This is an event for both parents -- please no children. |
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Athletics
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Sports Activities
Husky Baseball
Results March 14 vs. vs Woodside Priory-The Huskies lost 10-9 in bottom of the 7th.
This Week - Monday, March 17, 3:30 p.m. vs. St. Lawrence at Washington Park, Santa Clara
Opening Day - Thursday, March 20 4p.m.
vs North Valley Baptist at Pacific Shores
Home Game Schedule - March 20, 27, April 1, 8, 22, 29, May 6, 8
Save the Date!
Summit Athletics' Potluck and Awards Dinner Wednesday May 28, 6 p.m. Athletes will be recognized for their All League Achievements from Volleyball, Soccer, Basketball and Baseball.
Congratulations to Soccer Coach McCreddin!
Summit's Coach Steve McCreddin was awarded the CCS Boys Soccer Honor Coach on Saturday, March 8. The award ceremony was held at Westmont High School in Campbell during the CCS Division 1 Boys Soccer Championship game. Coach McCreddin has coached at Summit for 6 years and has taken the Huskies to the Championship game and won in 2012. This Honor is awarded to high school coaches who have coached a minimum of 5 years. They have exhibited and uphold the characteristics of CIF's "Pursuing Victory with Honor". Thank you Coach McCreddin for your service to our Summit Student-Athletes these past six years!
Have any sports-related questions? Please email questions to Candace at summitprepathletics@gmail.com.
Find the latest schedule, stats and player of the game - go to MaxPreps Website: http://bit.ly/183SRRR.
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Parent Resources
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WOODSIDE PARENT EDUCATION SERIES
"THE COLLEGE SOLUTION" with Lynn O'Shaughnessy, College Financial Expert
Thursday, April 3, 7:00 p.m.
Woodside Performing Arts Center (PAC)
Lynn O'Shaughnessy is a nationally recognized expert on making college more affordable. In her work, she helps families "shrink college costs" and become smart college shoppers. Lynn is the author of the Amazon bestseller, The College Solution: A Guide for Everyone Looking for the Right School at the Right Price, and writes regularly for her blog with the same name. She is the consulting director of college planning for the University of California, San Diego's K-16 programs. Come hear expert information on the following topics - and more!
* Strategies to increase admission chances
* How to evaluate colleges and universities academically
* The real story behind college rankings
* Will you qualify for financial aid?
* How to tap into the biggest sources of college money
* How to find the most generous colleges for your child
* How investments impact financial aid
Woodside Parent Education Series events are free and sponsored by the Woodside PTSA and the Sequoia Healthcare District.
SUHSD parents, students, and community members welcome!
For more information, contact Charlene Margot, The Parent Education Series, Program Director, cmargot@csmconsulting.net or 650-868-0590.
Refreshments offered in the PAC Lobby. Spanish interpretation will be available.
For Spanish information, contact Maricela Lopez at (650) 367-9750, Ext. 4956
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