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Get to know Summit Micro School better.

From our day to day experiences to our thoughts on education.

Welcome, Murray!

Welcome, Murray!

You may know that therapy dogs can help to reduce anxiety and calm dysregulated emotions, but did you know that they can also help kids to read? Meet Murray! Our furry friend spends every Friday with us helping to make our school feel even more like a home. Like a...

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Our New Name: Summit Micro School

Our New Name: Summit Micro School

At the start of the 2018/2019 school year, High Park Day School officially became Summit Micro School! Although our 'HPDS' moniker had been endearing to us for the last 7 years, we came to realize that it did not effectively represent who we truly are or...

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Seeing the Benefits of Change

Seeing the Benefits of Change

The new school year has arrived, and with it, comes some form of change for everyone. For our community, identifying as 'Summit Micro School' is a big change we will all take on together!  In light of that, I wanted to share a excerpt from the graduation speech on the...

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Mindfulness Matters for Student Success

Mindfulness Matters for Student Success

Incorporating 'mindfulness' practices into classroom activities is not a new concept. A quick Google search of "benefits of mindfulness for kids" gives you over a million hits. The research is clear - mindfulness practice helps to reduce anxiety, improve...

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