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Director's Message
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Dear Husky Families:
We hope you are enjoying this long weekend as we commemorate Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. He is a model of courage, compassion, and thoughtful leadership, and we honor his valiant accomplishments and contributions to our nation.
Shout Out to Sage Kurnie, Jacyn Schmidt, and Hanna Bobrowicz for Their Leadership!
This past Friday, Sage, Jacyn, and Hanna put together a wonderful Community Time lesson launching Summit Prep's recycling program! These student leaders identified a problem at our school and proactively developed a thoughtful plan to collectively address the problem as a community. We are so proud of their leadership and their courage, compassion, and responsibility! They are models of all of our Core Characteristics and Habits of Success, and they have set the standard for what it means to be a thoughtful, contributing member of society. Thank you Sage, Jacyn, and Hanna! We are lucky to have you in our community! If you are interested in browsing their presentation, please click here.
SAVE THE DATE for Summer of Summit!
Summer of Summit is a unique summer opportunity for ALL Summit students (new and returning) that will be fun, engaging, supportive, academically rigorous, and free. Students will have a chance to participate in activities ranging from passion exploration to exciting projects to student leadership opportunities, and so much more!
More information on the amazing summer offerings will come in the next few weeks, but in the meantime, please Save the Date for Summer of Summit 2015 at Summit Prep (890 Broadway Street, Redwood City) on:
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June 23-26
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July 7-10
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July 14-17
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July 21-24
Save The Date! Summit Prep's Annual Fundraising Event is May 2nd!
Please help support our efforts to raise $175,000 for our College Readiness Program, college trips, Expeditions program, Sports program, and classroom materials!
- When: Saturday, May 2nd
- Where: Twins Pines Center in Belmont
- Time: 7-11pm
A formal invitation with more details will be sent in the coming weeks.
We're almost there! Thank you for turning in lunch dues! We are still running a lunch deficit of over $2,000 and we need your support in clearing this financial obstacle. We are asking all families who owe lunch dues to submit payment as soon as possible.
Thank you! Penelope Pak McMillen and Wren Larson Maletsky
*For HuskyBytes archives click here . *School website: summitprep.summitps.org
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SPOT
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10th Grade Drivers Meeting
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11th Grade Drivers Meeting
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Attention Class of 2016 Parents!
Thank you so much to the parents who have stepped up to drive for next month's study trip. Unfortunately, we are still about 5 drivers short. This means we don't have room for 20 kids.
Please find a way to make this happen as it would be horrible for our kids to miss this very important trip. (Study Trip dates are February 4-6.) Follow the link below to sign up to drive
There will be a mandatory meeting for all Class of 2016 Study Trip Drivers on Tuesday, January 27 at 5:30 p.m. at Summit. Please bring your driver paperwork with you
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College
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Currently, 46% of the seniors have been accepted to at least one college or university!
Thanks so much to the more than 50 senior families that came out to the FAFSA night on Thursday, January 15. All senior families are encouraged to fill out the FAFSA by the end of January.
Last Thursday, over 100 parents turned out for the College Testing Information Night. For more details about the presentation that was given and all college information, please visit the College Readiness Website at college.summitps.org.PSAT and EPAS scores will be mailed out to 9th, 10th, and 11th grade families the week of January 20. Please look for your student's test scores in the mail.
Please reach out to Wren Maletsky (wmaletsky@summitps.org) if you have any questions about college or the college application process.
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Athletics
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Baseball Registration
Baseball registration is due on January 31st. Please register online and submit your physical (hard copy) by January 31. Late registrations are not accepted. Here is the link:
Tryouts will be mid February and the game schedule is already posted on MaxPreps.com.
Team Communications via MaxMessenger: Please check you alternate mail boxes for MaxMessenger emails from the coaches, parent managers and athletic director. Please add MaxMessenger to your contact list to make sure you are receiving all communications. Every effort is made to communicate changes and post on the MaxPreps team pages. Thank you!
Stanford Concessions: All athlete assignments to the Stanford Concession are managed by Barb Pedersen ( bap2@pge.com). You will be receiving your assigned game by email from Barb. Summit Athletes will be emailed to work an event in the upcoming months. As Men's Basketball dates or other events become available, those who need to fulfill their 2 shift obligation for this year will be emailed. Please reply asap to Barb's email notices. Thanks.
Athletics Website/MaxPreps Link:
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| The Well Balanced Student |
"The Well-Balanced Student," with Denise Pope, PhD, Stanford University, Challenge Success
Tuesday, February 3, 2015, 7:00-8:30 p.m.
M-A Performing Arts Center (PAC)
Please join us for an outstanding presentation by Dr. Denise Pope, nationally and internationally recognized educator, award-winning lecturer at Stanford University, and co-founder of Challenge Success, Stanford Graduate School of Education, a non-profit organization dedicated to increasing the well-being, engagement, and integrity of our students.
Today's high-pressure, fast-paced culture can interfere with healthy child development. When we are too focused on test scores, performance, and grades, we may deny kids the time and energy they need to effectively tackle the demanding work of growing up. This workshop examines the tensions that can occur between students, parents, and educators over issues such as homework, grades, and the culture of competition. We'll offer parents research-based strategies to create healthier home and school environments.
In this presentation, you will learn:
- How students today are coping-or not-with the academic pressure they face
- Ways you can reduce academic stress without sacrificing achievement or engagement in school
- Strategies to increase resilience, creativity, and well-being for your child
M-A Parent Education Series events are free, sponsored by the Menlo-Atherton PTA, the Sequoia Healthcare District, and the Sequoia Union High School District. This event is also made possible by a grant from the La Entrada PTA.
SUHSD parents, students, faculty/staff, and community members welcome!
Spanish interpretation will be available.
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Putting the Personal into the College Personal Statement
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WOODSIDE PARENT EDUCATION SERIES:
"Putting the Personal into the College Personal Statement" with Beth Harrison, PhD, Peninsula Young Writers
Wednesday, February 11, 2015, 7:00 - 8:30 p.m.
Woodside High School, MUR (Multi-Use Room)
How can you help your teen put the "personal" into their college personal essays? What do they need to know before they begin composing authentic personal statements for college applications? Come learn the answer to these questions and more!
Join us for an information-packed presentation by Beth Harrison, PhD, an independent college advisor and writing instructor with 25 years of experience in higher education. This interactive presentation will jump-start the college essay writing process and offer valuable tips for helping your teen navigate a successful college search through reflecting on experiences and goals.
High school students are welcome to attend this session with their parents.
Woodside Parent Education Series events are free, sponsored by the WHS PTSA, the Sequoia Healthcare District, and the Sequoia Union High School District.
Simultaneous Spanish interpretation will be provided.
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- All submissions are subject to editing by SPOT.
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