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Important Dates
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 THIS WEEK
- Feb 3 - "The Well-Balanced Student," with Denise Pope @ 7pm at PAC *
- Feb 4-6 - Study Trips
SAVE THE DATE
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Feb 11 - "Putting the Personal into the College Personal Statement" @ 7pm at Woodside High School, MUR *
- Feb 12 - SPOT meeting (please join our parent team to support our students!) @ 6-7pm at Everest
- Feb 12 - "Teenage Risky Behavior: Vaping" SUHSD Parent Ed Mini-Series *
- Feb 13 - Summit Social, 9am (see article below)
- Feb 16-20 - NO SCHOOL - Winter Break
- Feb 23-Mar 3 - Expeditions
- Mar 12 - "Teenage Risky Behavior: Distracted Driving" SUHSD Parent Ed Mini-Series *
ATHLETICS DATES
See the Athletics box or our Athletics website (http://t.maxpreps.com/1yT68wL) for game dates.
* Clink on the link in the Table of Contents for details.
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Summit Social
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Fellow Husky Parents
Come join other Summit parents for coffee and conversation!
Date: Friday, February 13Time: 9 a.m.
Place: Starbucks, 400 Walnut St. Redwood City (off Veteran's Blvd in the mall with Kohl's and Toys R Us)
For more information, contact Heather Leitch at heleitch@earthlink.net. Join our community.
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Director's Message
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Dear Summit Families:
Happy February! At Summit Prep, we have high expectations for all students and intentionally serve a heterogeneous population because we believe everyone should have access to a college-prep education. The power of high expectations supports the persistence and confidence that people need to succeed, even when things appear to be too difficult. The renowned podcast "This American Life" recently aired a show titled "Batman," which explores how high expectations can lead to extraordinary outcomes. We encourage everyone to listen to this podcast at this link here to deeply understand the importance of having a growth mindset and setting high expectations for all.
Summer of Summit 2015 Recruitment Has Begun!
We are so excited to start preparations for Summer of Summit 2015 - A Place for Everyone!
Discover your passions. Accelerate your academic skills. Challenge yourself though Expeditions. Explore school and community leadership opportunities. Summer of Summit 2015 has something for everyone! This personalized program provides a fun and engaging experience offering academic rigor while promoting personal growth.
The program, including a daily lunch, is free of charge to all Summit incoming and current students.
Register by March 1st to secure a spot! Go now to the Summer of Summit Registration Form OR pick up a registration form at your school's front desk.
Based on our Summer of Summit survey in December, we have created a diversity of opportunities for our students. Students will have the option to:
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Work on projects across different topics
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Be a student and community leader
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Advance in math
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Develop Habits of Success / Build culture
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Explore Expeditions and passions
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Advance in reading
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Develop knowledge about different academic subjects
Choose any or all of the below weeks to attend Summer of Summit:
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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
Classes will be held Tuesday- Friday from 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. each week at Summit Prep (890 Broadway Street, Redwood City).
Both Summit Prep and Everest students will jointly attend Summer of Summit at Summit Prep.
Please check the Summer of Summit Website at http://tinyurl.com/SoSParents for more info.
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.
Thank you!
Penelope Pak McMillen and Wren Larson Maletsky
*For HuskyBytes archives click here.
*School website: summitprep.summitps.org
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Senior News
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2015 Graduation & Grad NightGraduation Information. Look in the mail! Information has been sent to all senior families regarding this year's graduation. All graduation forms are required back to Summit by Friday, February 20. If you have not received your graduation material please contact Lori Herndon at l.herndon@sbcglobal.net. Grad Night. Let's make Grad Night special and memorable for our senior class. We are looking for parents to help in the planning. Interested volunteers please contact Lorraine Schultz at Lorrainedesserschulze@gmail.com. ( Return to Top)
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10th Grade Study Trip
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10th Grade Study Trip Needs Snack DonationsCan't drive?
There are still ways you can help out for the Study Trip. Please donate snacks for the kids!
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Senior Husky Student Team Seeks Funding
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HuskyHab Team Seeks Funding for ResearchWe are a team of 5 Summit Prep seniors who are in the Internship program for our expeditions course. We are fundraising to jump-start our scientific exploration, bringing together the industries of aerospace engineering and biology. As interns with the Silicon Valley Space Center, we have an opportunity to do research and pursue a college level project. For more information about our project and to donate through Razoo, click on this link: http://www.razoo.com/team/Huskyhab-Team
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College News
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If you haven't filled out the FAFSA, we encourage you do so right away. 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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The Womens Varsity Soccer team is having an outstanding season! The team is undefeated with 6 straight wins. They have one more home game so come cheer them on!
- Wednesday 2/11 7:30pm at Woodside High School - Summit vs. More
The Mens Basketball team is doing well! Come have fun and support our team!
- Tuesday, 2/3 8pm at Woodside HS, old gym - North Valley Baptist
- Tuesday, 2/10 7:30pm at Woodside HS, old gym - Kehillah - this game is our Senior Acknowledgement game
- Thursday, 2/12 5:30pm at Ella Hill Hutch - JCHS
The Baseball team game schedule is already posted on our athletics website ( http://t.maxpreps.com/1yT68wL).
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 Mens 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.
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Writing Contest for Students
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Peninsula Young Writers is sponsoring 5th Annual Writing Contest for High School Students in San Mateo and Santa Clara Counties.
Categories
- Short Story--an original fictional story up to 2,500 words
- Poetry--up to three original poems or song lyrics in total length up to 100 lines
- Non-fiction narrative--an original autobiographical narrative up to 2,500 words
Prizes
- Grand Prize $500 cash and a scholarship to a Peninsula Young Writers Summer Workshop
- Three Second Place Prizes in each genre for $100 cash
- Honorable Mentions receive $25 gift certificates
Submission deadline: February 27, 2015
No fee for submission. For more information and to submit your entry:
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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!
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Putting the Personal in 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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SUHSD Parent Education Mini-Series: 2015
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Teenage Risky Behaviors
The Sequoia Union High School District has arranged a mini-series of Parent Education Events to address risky teenage behaviors. The topics to be presented include:
VAPING - Thursday, February 12
DISTRACTED DRIVING - Thursday, March 12Please see this updated flyer for detailed information on each topic.All events are held from 10am - 12 Noon at: Sequoia Union High School District Office Birch Room 480 James Avenue, Redwood City 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!
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