SMS Announcements-Wednesday, Feb. 19th-B Day
THURSDAY-A DAY
MATHCOUNTS CLUB
CONGRATULATIONS to the Math Counts Club!
Students from Summit Middle School have been practicing for our Chapter competition since October in hopes of making the team and advancing to the State Competition. We have been meeting after school every other Monday from October thru December and every Monday since then. MathCounts is open to all students in grades 6 – 8.
We held a school competition to determine the 14 members of the Math Counts Club that would represent Summit at the Chapter competition on the DMACC campus. The Competition took place on Thursday, Feb. 13.
Members who made the team were: Chase Sitzmann, Colin MacDuffie, Matthew Kim, Nathan Gerke, Lainey Davidson, Saketh Konda, Amishi Mohta, Harrison Platt, Yash Menon, Hayes Harned, Shreya Sheth, Janhi Pham, Victoria Tran, Anya Vaquerano, Hadley Thede, and Hayden Mitchell.
The Summit team placed 7th out of 26 teams from the central Iowa area.
Way To Go!!
Colin MacDuffie was the high Summit Team score. A special shout out goes to Nahan Gerke who was the 3rd highest of all 6th graders that competed.
WAY TO GO!!!
GARDEN CLUB
The Summit Garden Club Spice Drive was a huge success! As a building, we collected 230 individual containers of spices to donate to the Johnston Partnership! Thank you for coming together to support our community!
LIBRARY
Black History Month
February is a great time to read about a famous Black American. Come find a book today!
Featured Book of the Week
Renee Watson’s new book called “Black Girl You Are Atlas” is a beautiful collection of poetry about her own experience growing up as Black girl in America.
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SIXTH GRADE – MONDAY, FEBRUARY 24 AT SUMMIT
5:30 – Green’s Students
6:30 – Tipping’s Students
SEVENTH GRADE – TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 25 AT SUMMIT
5:30 – Gold Band
6:20 – Jazz Band
7:15 – Purple Band
ELP COMMUNITY SHOWCASE
Monday 2/24, 7th grade Trimester 2 ELP students present from 11:00am – 12:00pm, and 6th grade Trimester 2 ELP students present from 12:15pm – 1:15pm.
HYPERSTREAM CLUB
Like coding? Computers? 3D printing? Inventing?
Join Hyperstream Club Tuesdays from 2:50 – 3:40 in Mr. Motz’s STEM room 110.
What will we do? We will be learning about the different projects that are offered. Coding, 3D printing, computers, inventions, and gaming are all open options. If you did not make the first meeting, please email Mr. Motz and let him know that you are interested.
WRITING CLUB
Writing Club will be held every other Thursday from 2:50 – 3:30. Next meeting is February 20. We will meet in Mrs. Dunn’s room in Odyssey 241. Students need to have a ride or the ability to walk home promptly at 3:30; transportation is not provided.
We will spend time writing, collaborating, and sharing ideas with peers.
Please reach out to Mrs. Dunn with any questions.
MAGIC THE GATHERING
Come join us in Ms. Ites’ room (#137) from 2:50 – 4:00 on Mondays when we have school. Please be sure to have your own ride home. No supplies necessary, but you are welcome to bring your own cards if you’d like.
SUMMIT SELECT CHOIR
Practice Tuesdays through April/2:50 – 3:30.
STUDENT ART CLUB
6th Grade Art Club meets Mondays after school from 2:50 – 3:50
Upcoming Meetings
Monday, February 24
7th Grade Art Club meets Thursdays from 2:50 – 3:50
Upcoming Meetings Thursday, February 27
CHESS CLUB
Interested in the game but don’t know how to play? The Summit Chess Club welcomes all sixth and seventh graders! Mr. O’Brien and Mr. Meyer will teach you and have you challenging your friends in no time. Our expert student leaders can even give you strategies to dominate the board. Wednesdays from 2:50 to 3:30 PM.
PLEASE NOTE: YOU MUST HAVE A RIDE HOME! The school and sponsors will not be providing transportation.
If you want to join, ask your parents and fill out the required form here: Click here. (Parents, please note that the form can only be filled out on the student iPads.)
Any questions about chess club? Email Mr. O’Brien or Mr. Meyer: riley.obrien@johnston.k12.ia.us or aaron.meyer@johnston.k12.ia.us
See you at the board!
RUBIK’S CUBE CLUB
Every Thursday from 2:50-3:30 in Mr. Lauridsen’s room in Mission – #128.