It is my pleasure to share with

you the most up-to-date plan for

our building project Although

we will be working through many

details during this complicated

project we now have a clear

picture for the design which we

expect will match the budget

The design image is also linked

to a new presentation showing

details of the expected interior

and exterior

We are having weekly meetings

with our building team as we

finalize our construction

schedule Construction schedule

details are NOT final and when

they are final we will email them

to you We are aiming for

staging construction equipment

during Halloween weekend We

expect a good portion of the

parking lot to be fenced off and

we will provide new parking

instructions and a re-striped

parkingdrop off area We

expect the Tantra drop off to

remain fully functional

The foundation work will begin

at the start of November and the

goal is to complete the entire

17000 square foot addition by

July The music portable which

is the only portable currently in

use will be removed in mid-

October and all music classes

will be relocated to the cafeteria

specific details for music

students will be provided shortly

In addition to our expansion we

also have 20000 square feet of

renovations that we plan to

complete As more details on the

impact of the schedule emerge I

will share that information

Our current expectation is that

all students will remain on

campus in classrooms until the

entire project is complete We

appreciate your patience and

attention to our school

community needs as we grow

through this incredible milestone

together

-Adam

August 28 2015

Principalrsquos Column

Newsletter Date B o u l d e r V a l l e y S c h o o l D i s t r i c t

Summit News

Calendar

September 30

8th grade girlsrsquo volleyball

begins

October 2

Vision and Hearing

Screening 8 am

October 7 Collaboration Day late start

class begins at 900 am

International Walk to School

Day

October 8

ParentTeacher Conferences half day for

students 8-1215

October 9

ParentTeacher

Conferences half day for

students 8-1215

October 12

Summit Day no school

October 13

Picture retake day 305 pm

October 14

Parent Connections 8 am

School Accountability

Committee Meeting 630

pm

October 21

Collaboration Day late start

class begins at 900 am

October 22

Summit Soiree

October 14

Parent Connections 8 am

October 23

CounselorParent Talk 8-9

am

SUMMIT M ID D L E SC HO OL

AUGUST 28 2 015 PAGE 2

BEAST DAY Photos courtesy of Elizabeth Burrows

A few recent inspirations for you and your family

The mission of Let it Ripple ldquois to use film technology discussion materials and live and virtual events to engage people

in conversation and action around complicated subjects that are shaping our lives and updating these topics through an

engaging accessible 21st century lensrdquo wwwletitrippleorg Check out their newest film The Adaptable Mind which

focuses on critical skills for the 21st century learner These skills include creativity curiosity initiative multi-disciplinary

thinking and empathy Watch the film with your student and refer to the discussion guide for deeper reflection

During the next two Parent Talks on September 25th and October 23rd we will focus on executive function skills using

the book Smart but Scattered as a resource Executive function skills are critical to studentsrsquo success and a contributor to

increased motivation and achievement (wwwbrainologyus) Here is a reference for you and your family on executive

skills to be used for greater awareness and skill building

We hope to bring Rosalind Wiseman a local and international researcher on adolescent development and ldquocreating

cultures of dignityrdquo back to Summit Check out a few of her brief and compelling videos and share with your student to

build important interpersonal skills

Teaching your daughter how to deal with mean girls

Masterminds and Wingmen How to help your boy survive schoolyard locker room tests girlfriendshellip

Things boys wont tell you

More videos from Rosalind Wiseman

On the subject of kindness take a moment and read this college address from George Saunders with your student Ask

your child how to bring Saundersrsquo message to life at Summit

And enjoy a chuckle watching us do the Nae nae dance at our BEAST day

Thank you

PAGE 3

THRIVE RESOURCES Elizabeth Burrows

SUMMIT N EWS

A few recent inspirations for you and your family

The mission of Let it Ripple ldquois to use film technology discussion materials and live and virtual events to engage people

in conversation and action around complicated subjects that are shaping our lives and updating these topics through an

engaging accessible 21st century lensrdquo wwwletitrippleorg Check out their newest film The Adaptable Mind which

focuses on critical skills for the 21st century learner These skills include creativity curiosity initiative multi-disciplinary

thinking and empathy Watch the film with your student and refer to the discussion guide for deeper reflection

During the next two Parent Talks on September 25th and October 23rd we will focus on executive function skills using

the book Smart but Scattered as a resource Executive function skills are critical to studentsrsquo success and a contributor to

increased motivation and achievement (wwwbrainologyus) Here is a reference for you and your family on executive

skills to be used for greater awareness and skill building

We hope to bring Rosalind Wiseman a local and international researcher on adolescent development and ldquocreating

cultures of dignityrdquo back to Summit Check out a few of her brief and compelling videos and share with your student to

build important interpersonal skills

Teaching your daughter how to deal with mean girls

Masterminds and Wingmen How to help your boy survive schoolyard locker room tests girlfriendshellip

Things boys wont tell you

More videos from Rosalind Wiseman

On the subject of kindness take a moment and read this college address from George Saunders with your student Ask

your child how to bring Saundersrsquo message to life at Summit

And enjoy a chuckle watching us do the Nae nae dance at our BEAST day

Thank you

PAGE 3

THRIVE RESOURCES Elizabeth Burrows

SUMMIT N EWS

AUGUST 28 2 015

Students should be picked up promptly at 305 pm and

at the latest 320 unless participating in an after school

club office hours or library time Students involved in

after school activities should be picked up at 415 pm

unless a later time is specified by coaches We are

reminding families of this expectation because we cannot

be responsible for students staying after school

unsupervised

At-Home Conference Preparation This

resource provides you with a tool for

student-led conversations at home with

questions to help you explore your

studentrsquos work to get updates on IC

and plan for teacher conversations that

matter to your family Thanks for taking

the time to prepare for your conference

maximizing student involvement

r e f l e c t i o n a n d p a r t n e r s h i p

For more reading on how to connect

with students on their efforts how to

help them learn from their mistakes

and persist persist persist as well as

more ideas on preparing for

conferences check out these

r e s o u r c e s

How to Not Talk to Your Kids

Making the Most of ParentTeacher

Conferences

NPR How to Make the Most of Your

C o n f e r e n c e w i t h T e a c h e r s

Thank you for being an important

partner in your studentrsquos learning - this

really makes a difference in hisher

overall achievement and commitment

to Summit

Fall brings us the opportunity to

reflect upon and plan for next steps

in our studentsrsquo learning Our fall

conferences are a time to have

meaningful conversations with

teachers about current progress

strengths and goal areas A few

important guidelines and tips for

conferences

Review these Conference

Guidelines for information on

how to schedule your

conferences using our PTC

Wizard Program Please

respect our need to limit your

conferences to three teachers

If you desire to see additional

teachers note that we have a

walk in time available

Please bring a copy (or have

access to a digital copy) of your

PTC Wizard Conference

schedule

Conferences will last only five

minutes Please be respectful of

this time limit Teachers will be

using timers to help with this If

additional time is needed

please set up an appointment in

the next few days to continue

your discussion (this may be by

phone or email)

We have several resources to assist

in your conference planning and in

making the most of your conference

visit

PAGE 4

After School Supervision Update

Parent Teacher Conferences Thursday October 8th 100 - 700 pm and Friday October 9th 100 - 600 pm (430 -600 walk-in time)

8th grade students in Summit Honor Society will be traveling to

the San Luis Valley for a service retreat next week October 1st-

4th Our goal will be to provide service for the Alamosa commu-

nity at La Puente ranging from tutoring children in the local

child care program to chopping wood for needy households to

helping cook meals at a local homeless shelter We would ap-

preciate it very much if anyone who wants to support our ef-

forts could drop off the following items before noon next Thurs-

day October 1st

canned food

diapers

printer paper

childrenrsquos socks and gloves

Thank you so much for your help and support

La Puente Service Retreat

AUGUST 28 2 015

On Tuesday October 6th at 630 pm

in the Science Lecture Hall at Fairview

High School the Fairview High School

Lessen Stress Community Working

Group under the auspices of the

Fairview Parent Organization will host

a FREE showing of the award winning

documentary ldquoThe Race to Nowhere

The film highlights the unintended

consequences of our pressure-cooker

culture and intense education system

An eye opening call to action the film

challenges our current assumption

about how to best prepare our young

people for the future A short panel

discussion will follow the film We

cordially invite all members of our

extended Fairview community to join

us In addition the Parent Engagement

Network (PEN) is sponsoring a showing of

ldquoBeyond Measurerdquo the sequel to Race to

Nowhere on October 19th and December

4th at Platt Middle School If you havenrsquot

seen ldquoRace to Nowhererdquo you might want to

view it before viewing the sequel Tickets for

ldquoBeyond Measurerdquo may be purchased

through the following links October 19th

2015 630pm at Nevin Platt Middle School -

tickets at https wwweventbritecome

beyond-measure-presented-bydouglass-

elementary-platt-middle- school-tickets-

18315507175 December 4th 2015

600pm at Nevin Platt Middle School - tickets

at https wwweventbritecomebeyond-

measure-presented-bydouglass-elementary-

parent- engagement-networktickets-

18318169137

PAGE 5

Free Showing of Race to Nowhere

Cross Country

September 9th Photos courtesy of Anna Walker

AUGUST 28 2 015

performancepresentation and

interviewing skills to a professional

level through this experience 8th

grade students will be doing the same

in their science fair projects

In Mr Buschrsquos Algebra class students

are completing complex tasks in

weights measurements and Barbie

doll bungee jumping to make

connections to algebraic concepts in

correlation statistical analysis and

data trends

And in Mrs Bradley and Ms Cooperrsquos

self-directed learning time students

are testing new furniture designs as

they manage their coursework

priorities set goals and work

independently

Now is the time to ask for your help as

parents in the development of these

skills As fall parentteacher

conferences approach please take

some time to connect with your student

about hisher goals Engage in

reflective conversations about the work

by Cece Davis Assistant Principal

The Partnership for 21st Century

Learning reminds us that our

students need to be doing more in

their learning than becoming

knowledge or content experts they

also need to be building foundational

skills thinking systems and habits

that will enable them to navigate

their complex future worlds One

focus area of 21st century learning

is

INITIATIVE AND SELF-DIRECTION

Manage Goals and Time

Set goals with tangible and

intangible success criteria

Balance tactical (short-term) and

strategic (long-term) goals

Utilize time and manage workload

efficiently

Work Independently

Monitor define prioritize and

complete tasks without direct

oversight

Be Self-directed Learners

Go beyond basic mastery of skills

andor curriculum to explore and

expand onersquos own learning and

opportunities to gain expertise

Demonstrate initiative to advance

skill levels towards a professional

level

Demonstrate commitment to

learning as a lifelong process

Reflect critically on past experiences

in order to inform future progress

(httpwwwp21orgstoragedocum

entsdocsP21_Framework_Definitio

ns_New_Logo_2015pdf)

The strength of our Summit

curriculum and experience supports

this focus area Students are asked

everyday to manage priorities work

independently and continue to

expand their expertise Here is a

sample of the many ways our

students are growing in initiative and

self-direction

In Ms Perlickrsquos 7th Grade social

studies class students are

embarking on their self-selected

history projects to become

professional historians of this yearrsquos

theme Exploration Encounter and

Exchange They will be advancing

their research technical literacy

heshe has produced so far this

school year the mistakes and

learning from those mistakes heshe

has made and the wishes heshe

has for future progress Your

participation in this process is one of

the best ways to model being a

lifelong

learner

PAGE 6

Initiative and Self-Direction Qualities of a Summit 21st Century Student

AUGUST 28 2 015

performancepresentation and

interviewing skills to a professional

level through this experience 8th

grade students will be doing the same

in their science fair projects

In Mr Buschrsquos Algebra class students

are completing complex tasks in

weights measurements and Barbie

doll bungee jumping to make

connections to algebraic concepts in

correlation statistical analysis and

data trends

And in Mrs Bradley and Ms Cooperrsquos

self-directed learning time students

are testing new furniture designs as

they manage their coursework

priorities set goals and work

independently

Now is the time to ask for your help as

parents in the development of these

skills As fall parentteacher

conferences approach please take

some time to connect with your student

about hisher goals Engage in

reflective conversations about the work

by Cece Davis Assistant Principal

The Partnership for 21st Century

Learning reminds us that our

students need to be doing more in

their learning than becoming

knowledge or content experts they

also need to be building foundational

skills thinking systems and habits

that will enable them to navigate

their complex future worlds One

focus area of 21st century learning

is

INITIATIVE AND SELF-DIRECTION

Manage Goals and Time

Set goals with tangible and

intangible success criteria

Balance tactical (short-term) and

strategic (long-term) goals

Utilize time and manage workload

efficiently

Work Independently

Monitor define prioritize and

complete tasks without direct

oversight

Be Self-directed Learners

Go beyond basic mastery of skills

andor curriculum to explore and

expand onersquos own learning and

opportunities to gain expertise

Demonstrate initiative to advance

skill levels towards a professional

level

Demonstrate commitment to

learning as a lifelong process

Reflect critically on past experiences

in order to inform future progress

(httpwwwp21orgstoragedocum

entsdocsP21_Framework_Definitio

ns_New_Logo_2015pdf)

The strength of our Summit

curriculum and experience supports

this focus area Students are asked

everyday to manage priorities work

independently and continue to

expand their expertise Here is a

sample of the many ways our

students are growing in initiative and

self-direction

In Ms Perlickrsquos 7th Grade social

studies class students are

embarking on their self-selected

history projects to become

professional historians of this yearrsquos

theme Exploration Encounter and

Exchange They will be advancing

their research technical literacy

heshe has produced so far this

school year the mistakes and

learning from those mistakes heshe

has made and the wishes heshe

has for future progress Your

participation in this process is one of

the best ways to model being a

lifelong

learner

PAGE 6

Initiative and Self-Direction Qualities of a Summit 21st Century Student

AUGUST 28 2 015 PAGE 7

Cross Country

September 18th Photos courtesy of Gary Silver

AUGUST 28 2 015

Please be on the lookout for Summits Annual Fund letter to appear in

your mailbox in early October Without your generous contributions

Summit would not be able to provide competitive teacher salaries extra

classroom supplies and challenge activities that make our school so

extraordinary In addition your donations directly fund all of the extra

enrichment items that make our learning environment at Summit

unique and academically excellent Our goal this year is to raise

$100000 While ideally we would love every family to contribute $350

per child we completely understand and acknowledge that some

parents can do more and some canrsquot do as much

PAGE 8

Summit Annual Fund Coming Soon

Ms Perlickrsquos BEAST pack

Summit students are pleased to welcome our new

neighbors Morning Star a senior residential

community with assisted living and memory care

facilities Students from Summit Honor Society will

be visiting Morning Star regularly this year to engage

in arts crafts games and musical activities with the

elderly residents In addition our music and choral

classes will be performing on occasion at their

community center

Morning Star 11 Technology

11 Technology Tips

As students gain technology skills and use technology

applications for their schoolwork the challenge of

keeping them safe online increases Here are a few

links to support parents in your role of partnering with

your Summit student in staying safe and making wise

decisions online

BVSD ED Tech Digital Citizenship Resources

Google Family Safety

Common Sense Media - Managing Internet Safety

and Privacy

Chromebooks Supervising Users Function

AUGUST 28 2 015

Please be on the lookout for Summits Annual Fund letter to appear in

your mailbox in early October Without your generous contributions

Summit would not be able to provide competitive teacher salaries extra

classroom supplies and challenge activities that make our school so

extraordinary In addition your donations directly fund all of the extra

enrichment items that make our learning environment at Summit

unique and academically excellent Our goal this year is to raise

$100000 While ideally we would love every family to contribute $350

per child we completely understand and acknowledge that some

parents can do more and some canrsquot do as much

PAGE 8

Summit Annual Fund Coming Soon

Ms Perlickrsquos BEAST pack

Summit students are pleased to welcome our new

neighbors Morning Star a senior residential

community with assisted living and memory care

facilities Students from Summit Honor Society will

be visiting Morning Star regularly this year to engage

in arts crafts games and musical activities with the

elderly residents In addition our music and choral

classes will be performing on occasion at their

community center

Morning Star 11 Technology

11 Technology Tips

As students gain technology skills and use technology

applications for their schoolwork the challenge of

keeping them safe online increases Here are a few

links to support parents in your role of partnering with

your Summit student in staying safe and making wise

decisions online

BVSD ED Tech Digital Citizenship Resources

Google Family Safety

Common Sense Media - Managing Internet Safety

and Privacy

Chromebooks Supervising Users Function

AUGUST 28 2 015 PAGE 9

6th7th Girlsrsquo Volleyball

Click Here

AUGUST 28 2 015 PAGE 10

Parent Connections

AUGUST 28 2 015

PAGE 11

Parent Night at FATE Photos courtesy of Allison Platt

Cafeacute Create at Summit Summit is excited to continue our tradition of Cafe Create - a program that brings in local community experts to Summit at

lunch and provides our students with inspiring talks demonstrations and interactions from the real world of the arts litera-

ture science technology and service learning Last year students explored topics in science math and technology with

visits from CU Womenrsquos Engineering Mr Hinkle of Dream Chaser Ms Silva Chang the founder of Colorado Math Circle and

our friendly innovators at Google We are hoping for more opportunities this year Want to get involved We are looking for a

few parent volunteers to coordinate this wonderful brown bag lunch series for our students Let Cece Davis know at cecil-

iadavisbvsdorg if you want to help organize a Cafe Create or present at one

Yearbooks and Hoodies for Salendash now through October 23rd

Do you want to purchase a Summit hoodie They cost $25 and must be bought online at this link

httpssummitchartermiddlerevtraknettek9asppg=productsampgrp=1 We anticipate delivery before Thanksgiving

Would your student like a yearbook at the end of the year Summit yearbooks will be delivered the last week of school but we

only order enough for students who purchase them in advance The cost is $20 Please purchase online at this link

httpssummitchartermiddlerevtraknettek9asppg=productsampgrp=1

Remember this is the only time to buy a yearbook or hoodie for this school year All orders must be in by October 23rd Thanks

AUGUST 28 2 015

PAGE 11

Parent Night at FATE Photos courtesy of Allison Platt

Cafeacute Create at Summit Summit is excited to continue our tradition of Cafe Create - a program that brings in local community experts to Summit at

lunch and provides our students with inspiring talks demonstrations and interactions from the real world of the arts litera-

ture science technology and service learning Last year students explored topics in science math and technology with

visits from CU Womenrsquos Engineering Mr Hinkle of Dream Chaser Ms Silva Chang the founder of Colorado Math Circle and

our friendly innovators at Google We are hoping for more opportunities this year Want to get involved We are looking for a

few parent volunteers to coordinate this wonderful brown bag lunch series for our students Let Cece Davis know at cecil-

iadavisbvsdorg if you want to help organize a Cafe Create or present at one

Yearbooks and Hoodies for Salendash now through October 23rd

Do you want to purchase a Summit hoodie They cost $25 and must be bought online at this link

httpssummitchartermiddlerevtraknettek9asppg=productsampgrp=1 We anticipate delivery before Thanksgiving

Would your student like a yearbook at the end of the year Summit yearbooks will be delivered the last week of school but we

only order enough for students who purchase them in advance The cost is $20 Please purchase online at this link

httpssummitchartermiddlerevtraknettek9asppg=productsampgrp=1

Remember this is the only time to buy a yearbook or hoodie for this school year All orders must be in by October 23rd Thanks

To provide a rigorous academic curriculum that

promotes high levels of student effort and academic

achievement

To foster high self-esteem through stimulating

intellectual challenge and meaningful academic

accomplishment

To inspire in students a lifelong love of learning a

desire for self-development and good citizenship

To create a caring community of peers who value

scholarship academic achievement and creativity

To serve as an excellent preparation for students

intending to study in rigorous college preparatory high

school programs including International

Baccalaureate and Advanced Placement

Summit Middle School

4655 Hanover Avenue

Boulder CO 80305

720-561-3900

Boulder Valley School District

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Lisa Shoemaker lshoemakersummitbodcom

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Summit Middle School Board of Directors

Summit Mission Statement

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