SUMMIT LAKES MIDDLE SCHOOL
STUDENT BULLETIN
Monday, November 14, 2016 (A)
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
November 18 7th Grade Privileges
November 19 Robotics Tournament
Word of the Week is: Disheveled
Definition: hanging loosely, in disorder, messy
Item 1
Archery
Please support Archery with our fundraiser at Chipotle on Nov. 30. See attached
flyer!
Item 2
Winter Dance
Students-please join us Friday, December 2 for our Winter Dance! Seventh
graders may attend from 7-9pm. Eighth graders may attend from 7:309:30pm. Admissions is $5.00 and STUDENT ID CARDS ARE REQUIRED.
Winter pictures will also be available for $5.00. Don't miss out on the fun!!!
You need to have you ID with you to attend the Winter Dance. If you do not
have your ID, then you may come to the front office and purchase one for
$3.00. You must request your new ID by Tuesday, November 22. See
attachment for Dance Guidelines.
Item 3
Scholar Bowl Tryouts
Scholar Bowl is a program where 7th and 8th graders compete against other area
schools in a trivia bowl. Students do not need to be strong in
all areas, but need to have a wide range of knowledge. Try-outs will be Monday
and Tuesday, November 14th-15th from 2:40-4:00. All students are eligible to tryout. The team will be made up of 12-16 students. Students need to only come to
one of the try-out days. Let Mrs. Lamb know which day you plan to attend. Please
have a ride here at 4:00. We practice 2 days a week beginning in January. The
season is usually over by the 1st week of March. Students may participate in more
than 1 activity at SLMS and we will try and work around it. If you have questions,
stop by Mrs. Lamb's room or email [email protected].
Item 4
Lee's Summit Teacher's Academy
Our next meeting is November 17th (Thursday) at 6:50am in room 117
(Lukowski's room). There will be donuts! Come and bring a friend.
Questions? See Mrs. Barbee or Mrs. Lukowski.
Item 5
PTA Reflections Art Contest
Do you like to write stories or poetry, produce films, or create visual art? Do you
have a talent of choreographing dance, composing music, or shooting
photography? This year’s PTA Reflections Theme is “What Is Your Story?” Get
creative and tell us your story! Entry forms can be picked, up in your homeroom.
To see the complete list of rules, visit pta.org/reflections. Submit your entry by
November 28th to the front office. Questions should go to [email protected].
Item 6
Washington, D.C. Trip
Only TEN spots left. Act now to reserve your spot. All it takes is $99.00 to
save your seat! Don't miss out on this once in a lifetime trip event, voted "best
way to see DC with your friends". Questions? Email Mr. Campbell at
[email protected]. Want to register? Go to www.worldstrides.org OR call
1-800-468-5899. Reference trip ID, 134177. Looking forward to an outstanding
trip!
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Item 7
“Back Snack Food” Assistance for SLMS Families
Our Back Snack cupboards are overflowing with food donations!
We would love to help your family stretch your grocery budget.
We send food home once a week or you can make arrangements to pick your
items up at school. Please contact Shery Batliner at 986-1378 if you are
interested in being added to our list. You do not need to "qualify" or "prove need"
to be a part of this confidential program, just give Shery a call to set this up.
Item 8
LS Cares
LS CARES is conducting a Parent Needs survey for our community. They
are specifically seeking input from families regarding where they would get
parenting information. The link will be available until Thanksgiving break.
LS CARES Parent Needs Survey
Item 9
Summit Technology Academy
Don't miss the Nov. 15th STA Open House: learn about STA & the new
STA/MIC building! See attached postcard for more information.
ONE FOR
THE TEAM
Show your team spirit by joining us for a fundraiser to support
Lee's Summit Archery Program. Come in to the Chipotle at
1716 NW Chipman Rd in Lee's Summit on Wednesday,
November 30th between 5:00pm and 9:00pm. Bring in this
flyer, show it on your smartphone or tell the cashier you’re
supporting the cause to make sure that 50% of the proceeds
will be donated to Lee's Summit Archery Program.
Gift card purchases during fundraisers do not count towards total donated sales, but purchases
made with an existing gift card will count.
Winter and Spring Dance Guidelines
The Summit Lakes Winter Dance will be in December and the Spring Dance will be in May
(check calendar for exact dates). We want this to be a special event for all eligible students. We
want to emphasize that this is a middle school dance and not a prom-type activity. Our Summit
Lakes Middle School Mission Statement says, “Our mission is to provide a developmentally
appropriate program which promotes the intellectual, physical, emotional, and social growth of
our middle level students.” Consistent with this philosophy, we ask your cooperation in helping
students adhere to the following guidelines for the Winter Dance in December and the Spring
Dance in May:
1. Only eligible students from Summit Lakes may attend the dance or be on school grounds.
2. No limousines.
3. Formal wear is discouraged for our evening dances. Nice school or dressy clothes are
appropriate for both girls and boys. No see-through materials, bare-midriff, backless (exposes
skin below the bra line), strapless or one-strap, revealing low-cut or hemline styles, or any dress
styles that promote inappropriate skin exposure will be allowed. Boys must wear collared shirts
and slacks or jeans. No shorts will be allowed. Students who do not abide by these dress code
expectations will be required to change to clothing that meets the dress code or they will be sent
home.
4. Appointments for hair styling, nails, tanning, etc. scheduled during the school day will be
unexcused. Credit will be lost for class periods missed under those circumstances.
5. Students must meet eligibility requirements and abide by attendance regulations described in
the Summit Lakes student handbook.
6. Student behavior will be expected to reflect participation in a special school event.
Inappropriate behavior, including horseplay, pushing, and running will not be tolerated, and
discipline consequences and removal from the event may occur.
The Summit Lakes Student Council and PTA are making plans for dances, including decorations,
refreshments, a photographer, and a DJ. We appreciate your support in making this a successful
middle school event.