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‘Tis the Giving Season
“If you always give, you will always have.” – Unknown (Chinese proverb) The holiday season is upon us, but this year Summit Academy is encouraging the most rewarding present to share with children – the spirit of giving. Whether it’s a simple five-minute gesture or five hours spent volunteering, giving back at the holidays can help […]... Read More
Summit Academy is thankful for you!
“No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted.” — The Lion and the Mouse November is national gratitude month! The holidays are just around the corner, reminding us that this is the best time to show gratitude for all the blessings in our lives. But being grateful goes beyond simply saying “thank […]... Read More
Kids Books that celebrate ADHD
Summit is celebrating ADHD awareness month. Here are some books that talk about ADHD in everyday life. Check out your local library for these finds. “Hank Zipzer”, by Henry Winkler and Lin Oliver Inspired by the true life experiences of Henry Winkler, whose undiagnosed dyslexia made him a classic childhood underachiever, the Hank Zipzer series […]... Read More
October is ADHD Awareness Month
October is ADHD Awareness Month, 2016’s theme is to help raise awareness of ADHD. By helping parents seek the care and support their children may need; it’s better for young adults to know about their ADHD so they might arrange for appropriate accommodations in school or the workplace; and that it’s better for adults to recognize their ADHD […]... Read More
Celebrate National Good Neighbor Day with Summit
“Say, who are the people in your neighborhood? The people that you meet each day” – Sesame Street September 28 is National Good Neighbor Day, a day created to acknowledge and celebrate the importance of being a good neighbor. Good neighbors often become good friends. They watch out for each other, have similar investments in […]... Read More
Invasion of the Kitchen Kiddos!
Pinterest Project of the Month Each month Summit presents a different activity perfect for the classroom or home. Invasion of the Kitchen Kiddos! September 13 is National Kids Take Over the Kitchen Day, a day where children and teens are encouraged to take over their kitchen to cook a meal for their family! Created […]... Read More
September is National Food Safety Month
September is more than just back to school time, it’s also National Food Safety Month. Founded in 1994, National Food Safety Month strives to heighten the awareness of food safety education and the dangers of foodborne illnesses. With that in mind, we at Summit Academy believe this is the perfect time to educate children on […]... Read More
Summer of Stanley! Part 3
Summer of Stan (Part 3) For more than 20 years, the Flat Stanley Project has connected over 6,500 students and classrooms in nearly 50 countries throughout the world annually. This summer, Summit Academy joined the trend that everyone from Jay Leno to President Barack Obama has taken part in by encouraging students to spend their […]... Read More
Summit Celebrates National Dog Day!
The dog days of summer have passed, bringing with it another dog to focus on—our four-legged friends as we celebrate National Dog Day on August 26. Founded in 2004 by Pet and Family Lifestyle Expert and Animal Advocate Colleen Paige, National Dog Day celebrates all breeds, pure and mixed, and serves to help galvanize the […]... Read More
Summer of Stanley!
For more than 20 years, the Flat Stanley Project has connected over 6,500 students and classrooms in nearly 50 countries throughout the world annually. This summer, Summit Academy is joining the trend that everyone from Jay Leno to President Barack Obama has taken part in by encouraging students to spend the summer participating in the […]... Read More