Summit Academy

Looking for that special holiday gift?

Check out the Summit Academy Akron Elementary School Winter Wonderland Craft Show on TOMORROW, Saturday, Dec. 2, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at the school, 2503 Leland Ave.

More than 15 local vendors will showcase specialty foods, stained glass, hand-crafted gifts, artwork and more.

Admission to this festive holiday event is free!

The Akron Steel Band will perform at Kenmore Branch Library, 969 Kenmore Blvd. Friday, Dec. 1, 6-7 p.m.

The band will perform “Santa Claus is Comin’ to Town,” “Frosty the Snowman,” “Carol of the Bells,” “Silent Night,” “I’ll be Home for Christmas,” “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer,” “Soca Feet,” “Firework,” “Separate Ways,” “Livin’ on a Prayer,” “Breakaway,” “Crazy Train” and possibly one or two other surprise tunes.

Attendees will enjoy free admission, support the band’s student musicians and warm up at this “Caribbean Holiday Party.”

REMINDER: GivingTuesday is TOMORROW, November 28!

To support a specific Summit Academy School, visit the Donate/Summit Educational Foundation website and indicate, under Fund, where you would like to designate your contribution.

GivingTuesday provides an opportunity for people around the world to share their generosity in support of important causes.

All money donated will go directly to the school of your choice!
https://summitacademies.org/donate/

Summit Academy Community School – Parma students and staff gathered to break bread and express their gratitude for each other at an early Thanksgiving celebration on November 17.

A buffet brimming with turkey, sweet potatoes, mashed potatoes and gravy, arroz con gandules (Puerto Rican rice) macaroni salad, carrots, corn, green bean casserole, macaroni and cheese, corn bread, cheesy potatoes, stuffing, cookies, brownies, pumpkin pie, pumpkin roll, sweet Hawaiian rolls, cranberry sauce, soda pop and juice was prepared by staff members with a special ingredient: love, says Principal Noriliz Santiago.

“Our Thanksgiving feast allowed all of our students and staff members to come together in appreciation for one another,” says Principal Santiago, “through chatter, laughter and creating new memories.”

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REMINDER: GivingTuesday is November 28!

To support a specific Summit Academy School, visit the Donate/Summit Educational Foundation website and indicate, under Fund, where you would like to designate your contribution.

GivingTuesday provides an opportunity for people around the world to share their generosity in support of important causes.

All money donated will go directly to the school of your choice!

https://summitacademies.org/donate/

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Kindergarteners in Ms. Deal and Ms. Lupo’s class at Summit Academy – Youngstown showered Dean of Students Michael Prendergast with gratitude as they sang songs in his honor for Veterans Day.

Find out more about their surprise musical salute: https://summitacademies.org/blog/2023/11/15/summit-academy-youngstown-kindergarteners-honor-military-veteran-michael-prendergast-dean-of-students/.

Thank you for your service, Michael!

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🇺🇸🇺🇸 A Special Message to Our Military Veterans 🇺🇸🇺🇸

Most of us will never quite know what it is like to have walked in your shoes, to understand the gravity of the sacrifices you have made and uncertainty you endured in service to our country. So, it is with utmost gratitude and respect that we celebrate you on Veterans Day and always.

We are fortunate to work with you, the heroes among us.

To pause and thank you for your service seems trite in comparison to the sacrifices you made and the courage it took to protect us and defend our rights as U.S. citizens.

Please accept this heartfelt “thank you” on behalf of all of us at Summit Academy for all you have done to ensure our freedom. We honor you and salute you!

David Chance
Ashley Martin
Evan McIntosh
Michael Prendergast
Jarret Sack

We honor each of our heroic and humble Veterans.

On behalf of our entire Summit Academy family, thank you for your service!

Respectfully,

John Guyer

Students at Summit Academy Transition High School – Dayton took a deep dive to learn about the sacrifices made by military veterans.

Congratulations to Principal Lisa Brown and Assistant Principal Steve Dishon and their team for delivering such a rich curriculum to students in tribute to our nation’s heroic veterans!

Find out more about their insightful lesson.

https://summitacademies.org/blog/2023/11/07/dayton-high-school-students-delve-deep-to-understand-the-meaning-of-sacrifice-from-the-eyes-of-veterans/.

Students at Summit Academy School for Alternative Learners - Lorain will enjoy a holiday break that is a little warmer and sweeter thanks to the generosity of American Legion Post 30 in Lorain.

Post members donated $2,000, which will be used for the school's Stuff the Summit Stockings Project.

The fundraiser is aimed at providing every student with a sweatshirt, toiletries, board game, snacks and a small extra gift.

We extend a heartfelt thank you to American Legion Post 30. Veterans Organization., Nami of Lorain County and other kind donors who are making this important project possible.

https://summitacademies.org/blog/2023/11/02/stuff-the-summit-stockings-project-gets-2000-boost-from-american-legion-post-30/

From Crystal Yingling at Akron Middle - What do you love about being a Summit Academy principal?

From Dave Lang - Board President of Parma

From Noriliz Santiago at Parma - What do you love about being a Summit Academy principal?

From Marquita Murphy at Toledo - What do you love about being a Summit Academy principal?

From Jasmine Rengh and Amy Smialek at Lorain - What do you love about being a Summit Academy principal?

More than 300 family members attended an October 5 family night for both Summit Academy – Canton schools at North Canton Skate and Entertainment Center.

“This was the highest participation in a family event that either school has ever had,” says Principal Tiffany George.

Attendees participated in a prize raffle, received academic resources and enjoyed pizza and soft drinks.

Principal George also shared that Canton Secondary’s monthly Career Days have drawn dynamic speakers from the community. Students were impressed by Project REBUILD Inc.’s presentation in September, prompting three of them to sign up for the program. This month, representatives from Stark State College engaged with students, some staying after the college’s presentation to request campus visits.

”We are excited about all the cool opportunities our kids will be exposed to during these Career Days,” Principal George says.

From Robert Rhodes - Board Member of Akron schools

From Dawn Presley + Ralph Grant at Akron - What do you love about being a Summit Academy principal?

“Your mission, should you choose to accept it ….”

Jennifer Sovocool, Administrative Assistant, Facilities, Health and Safety, makes this announcement each week in an email to SAM staff members. She sets the scenes for weekly Mission Wars, the brainchild of Summit Academy Middle School – Akron Community Culture Coordinator Tom Fausnight. Mission Wars bring together three students, one each from grades six, seven and eight, a school staff member and an administration team member. They gather for competitions that are fun, challenging and bonding. Read on at https://summitacademies.org/blog/2023/10/18/mission-possible/

From Michelle Brunner at Cincinnati Community - What do you love about being a Summit Academy principal?

Don't miss out on all the exciting events happening at our schools!

Our latest edition of Summit Snippets is now available for your reading pleasure at: https://conta.cc/3Q5tHQo.

Summit Snippets | October 6, 2023 SUMMITSNIPPETS OCTOBER 6, 2023 Summit Academy acknowledges the essential role of its principals in creating and maintaining successful school environments. SAM and its board celebrate these exception

A great round was had by all at the Summit Academy Community School – Cincinnati Charitable Golf Outing at Avon Fields Golf Course.

The September 30 event attracted golfers, sponsors and raffle basket winners collectively raising nearly $4,500.

Proceeds from the inaugural event will go directly toward essential resources such as classroom supplies, a computer lab, field trips and Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS).

Congratulations to all who organized and participated in this successful fundraiser and networking event!

ICYMI: Did you know that October is ADHD Awareness Month?

Our goal is to spread awareness and education about this medical condition that affects millions of children and their families.

As parents and guardians, it can be difficult to understand how ADHD impacts our children's lives and how we can best support them.

That's why we reached out to our Behavior Specialist Laura Rickard, M.Ed., LPC, to provide us with her expertise and insights on this topic.

https://summitacademies.org/blog/2023/10/04/understanding-ad-hd-in-children-four-facts-to-know/

From Kristen McClanahan-Parkes at Middletown - What do you love about being a Summit Academy principal?

From Faustino Zapata - Board President of Middletown + Xenia schools

Good luck to the Summit Academy Secondary School – Akron Steel Band at the NAMI Summit County Walk!

They will be performing from 10 a.m. - noon at The University of Akron Stile Athletics Field House.

Director of Federal Programs Laura Verdoorn was invited to serve as a panelist for an Ohio Department of Education presentation for first-year federal programs coordinators. At the September training session, Laura shed insights about the rewards and challenges federal program professionals face.

A seasoned pro with decades in the field, Laura brings an undeniable level of enthusiasm and excitement about her profession she generously shared with newcomers.

“I love being able to support my building principals to bring in additional supplies and programs for students that give them fun options to engage them or give the additional time to help them be successful,” says Laura, who has served Summit Academy for the past 25 years. “My best memories are parent testimonials about how the school program has made a difference in their child’s life.”

Thanks for representing Summit Academy and the federal programs field so superbly, Laura!

From Ashley Martin at Youngstown Secondary - What do you love about being a Summit Academy principal?

From Allison Glass at Warren Elementary - What do you love about being a Summit Academy principal?

Summit Academy Community School - Dayton K-3 Intervention Specialist Jennifer Jamison was inducted into the Marquis Who's Who. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility and prominence in a field were taken into account during the selection process.

The Marquis Who’s Who shared the following about Jennifer in a press release, “An early childhood general education teacher and intervention specialist of 20 years, Ms. Jamison is distinguished for her dedication and compassion to her students. Since 2021, she has excelled in her role as an intervention specialist for grades K-3 at Summit Academy in Dayton, Ohio, working with students with autism, ADHD, and other related disorders.”

Congratulations on this exciting recognition, Jennifer!