Summitview Elementary School

On November 7th, gifted 5th grade learners across WASD competed in the Thinking Cap Quiz Bowl against other teams in the Northeast Division of the United States. This group of eight learners earned 2nd place, losing only by five points to the first place team. This yearly competition is a self-scoring, computer contest of 100 multiple-choice questions. The test runs approximately one hour, depending on the speed of the answers - bonus points are awarded for speed! Areas include math, geography, government, sports, spelling, science, literature, English, history, general information, and just fun trivia. It is a team activity with all contestants around one computer. In April, the team will compete again – that time versus teams from all 50 states.

Learners in Mrs. Yost's class recently created metamorphic rocks using extreme heat and pressure on Starbursts!

Learners in Mrs. Warren's class recently reviewed for an upcoming assessment in math using an application called Kahoot. Kahoot is it a online game that test students knowledge in a given subject or skill.

Friday is the last day to turn in items for our annual Homelessness Awareness Week Drive. We are seeking dental hygiene items, hair products, baby items, soap of all types, paper products, personal items (lotion, chapstick, bandaids, etc...).

As part of their unit on the structures & functions of life, 4th grade learners recently took apart owl pellets to see what type of animals they ate.

If we define "technology" as "a tool to help us solve a problem," here are fifth grade learners using "technology" in the form of writing on their desks, to solve math problems. It's so cool that desks wipe off just like a white board!

Here are Mr. Lorusso's third grade Super Readers for the first trimester! These learners met or exceeded their reading goal and points. They earned a bookmark, certificate, stickers, and a free pizza reward. Great job learners! Happy Reading!

The Waynesboro Area School District will host a Town Hall Presentation at the Waynesboro Area Senior High School Library on Tuesday, November 19, 2019 at 7:00pm. The address for the event is 550 E. 2nd Street, Waynesboro, PA 17268. The District will present information on budgets, tax and financial history, the effects of hold harmless on state funding, unfunded mandates and district achievements. All members of the community are welcome to join the District for this presentation. An opportunity for time for questions and answers will be provided.

Winter weather is fast approaching! SV learners have two recess breaks daily. We strive to take each of these breaks outside, however, it is not always possible with weather. All WASD elementary buildings will go outside for recess when “real feel” temperatures are above 25 degrees F. When “real feel” temperatures fall below 25 degree Fahrenheit, recess breaks will be moved indoors. Please make sure your child comes to school prepared to be outside with a winter coat, hat, gloves, and scarf.

Friday is the last day we will accept registrations for Reading classroom visitations. Forms can be found here: https://5il.co/b6kl

WASD celebrated World Kindness Day today! Here are a few of our kindergarten learners sharing kindness with our office staff.

We are pleased to offer several spirit wear items that make great gifts for the holidays. Embroidery is available with the Summitview or WASD logo. Orders are due with payment (cash or check to SV PTO) on Thursday, 11/14. Print the order form here: https://5il.co/b8iw

Learners in kindergarten and first grader participated in Read for The Record today. Thanks to Lexi and the Nittany Lion for serving as special guest readers!

If any of these items look familiar, please have your learner pick them up and take them home!

Tomorrow is our annual Veteran's Day program which is held at WASHS. We will begin walking to the HS at 9:00 am. Learners late to school may need to remain at Summitview with office staff. This event is for Summitview learners, staff, and invited veterans and guests. For security purposes, all guests must be pre-registered in our school gate guardian system. Please contact Mrs. Ebersole in the office if you need to pre-register. We currently have over 130 guests attending. If you are able-bodied, we ask that you park at Summitivew and walk to WASHS. Parking will be available in the lower lot by the auditorium entrance and along Second Street. Our PTO will host an informal reception for guests, veterans, and their learner at the high school following the program. Learners will return to Summitview under the supervision of school staff after saying goodbye to their invited guest. On behalf of the staff and learners at Summitview, we thank all of the Veterans that are part of our school community for their service to our country. Thank you and have a good evening.

Learners in Mr. Lorusso's class recently went on a walk rock to find rocks for their museum. Learners observed properties such as luster, hardness, color, and texture as part of their science unit on Rocks and Minerals. Later this week, they will complete scratch test labs for to identify different minerals in rock samples!

We invite one member of each learner's family to observe reading instruction during the week of November 18. Letters were sent home on 11/5 and extra copies can be found at this link: https://5il.co/b6kl. Copies in Spanish can be found in the documents section of the SV website.

Check out what's happening at Summitview in the month of November by clicking this link - https://5il.co/b6dq

Click the link below to access Dr. McCallum's updates shared at last night's PTO meeting. https://5il.co/b6dn

More 5th grade Renfrew fun!