Panther Weekly 9/27

Posted September 27, 2024

Summit News
Message from the Principal
Dear Summit Families,
October is here! Please make sure you are taking care of yourselves and your students, vitamin C and flu shots are the best way to be ready for this season! As we transition into the new season, I want to take a moment to share some important updates and reminders with you.

Parent-Teacher Conferences: Mark your calendars for October 14th. This is a great opportunity to discuss your child’s progress and any questions you may have.
Trick or Treat Street: Join us on 10/24 for our annual Trick or Treat Street! There will be games, candy and a chance to connect with other families.

Parents, if you have not completed the lunch application, please do so as soon as possible. This impacts the funding for our school. Completing this form will not take you more than 5 minutes. This will give us more resources to support our students.

Please complete our universal social emotional screening in 5 minutes with this link: https://review360connect.com/Prod/DenverPublicSchools/Parent. After you submit the first screen, you will access the survey.This information helps Summit Staff identify who we need to support and provide resources.

I have an open door policy. Please reach out with any questions and concerns. You can also reach out through email at josorio@dpsk12.net.

Thank you for your continued support and involvement in our school community. Together, we can create a positive and enriching environment for our students.

Warm Regards,
Mr. Osorio
Principal
Summit Academy
This past Thursday, we celebrated all our panthers who have shown 90% or highter attendance living our PAWS value of purpose! Congratulations Panthers!
Parent Announcements
Office Hours-Students failing any class, needing tutoring or need to check in with their teachers stay until 3:40pm.
-Important Dates:
September 30th PSAT/SAT Practice-Regular Schedule for Middle School. 9th, 10th and 11th graders take the test from 8:20 to noon and then they go home. No school for 12th grade.
October 10-No School, Teacher Planning day!
October 11-No School, Fall break!
October 14-Parent Teacher Conferences
October 24-Trick or Treat Street
Please read this important Attendance letter from our Social Emotional Team!
Please make sure you revise and are familiar with our student handbook for any questions you might have about dresscode, cell phone policy, school expectations. (social media, substance use etc.)
Teacher Announcements
We are excited to invite you to our upcoming Parent-Teacher Conferences on 10/14 from 10am to 6pm. This is a valuable opportunity to discuss your child’s progress, strengths, and areas for growth.
Student Announcements
Office Hours- get assignments done, take quizzes, finish exit tickets, get your grades up! You got this!
Panther Groups happen every Monday after school from 1:00-1:45pm Starting on September 9. Make sure you sign up for groups, spaces are limited. Panther groups include Latinx Alliance, Girls on the Run, Creative Crafts, Female Empowerement, Pride Club, Robotics, Jewelry, Connection circles among others.
FAMILY RESOURCES
Please download the FoodFinder app from this flyer if you would like to find free food around your home. Spanish English
Vuela for Health
Is a Denver-based organization focused on engaging the Latino community through partnerships that builds leaders, promotes public health, and promotes well-being. Vuela Health does this by providing families with access to nutrition, physical activity, obesity, heart disease, cancer, sexual health, child health, mental health, substance abuse, domestic and intimate partner violence, injury prevention, access to health services, and more!
Learn more on their webiste here.
Check out other family resources here!
Servicos de la Raza es una organizacion que ayuda con asesoria legal, recursos de comida, ropa, y otras necesidades. Para mas informacion vaya a este enlace: https://serviciosdelaraza.org/es/
Denver Parks and Recreation
Kids ages 5-18 can sign up for a free My Denver Card, which gives them access to recreation centers, pools and cultural facilities.
Food Bank of the Rockies
Food Bank of the Rockies distributes food through partner agencies in 30 counties in Colorado, including most of Metro Denver. Click here to enter your zip code or address and find the food pantry closest to you. Food Bank of the Rockies only distributes food directly to the public from its warehouse the third Saturday of every month from 9 a.m.-noon.
Mile High United Way
Mile High United Way has an online food assistance resource center, where families can find information on food pantries, food vouchers, soup kitchens, community meals and more.
Child Care
Colorado Shines
Child Care Referral at Mile High United Way offers a free child care resource and referral service. Contact a Child Care Navigator 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday through Friday at 1-877-338-2273 or email childcareoptions@unitedwaydenver.org.
Clothes to Kids of Denver
Clothes to Kids of Denver provides free clothes to kids, so kids can feel comfortable and confident in the classroom and focus on success. Click
here for eligibility information.
Toys for Tots
The local Toys for Tots campaign provides holiday toys to families in need. Families can request toys by contacting one of Toys for Tots local partner organizations; click
here for a list of those organizations.
Energy and Utility Cost Assistance or Rental Assistance
Administered by Denver Human Services, the Low-Income Energy Assistance Program
(LEAP) helps qualifying low-income households with winter heating costs by paying a portion of home energy bills. In Denver, 8,309 households received help with their utility costs during the 2016/2017 winter months thanks to LEAP. Residents who wish to apply may call 1-866-HEAT-HELP (432-8435), or visit www.denvergov.org/LEAP.
Housing Crisis
The Temporary Rental Utility Assistance Program TRUA program provides rental and/or utility assistance to residents experiencing a housing crisis, offering up to six months of rent assistance and up to $1,000 in utility payments. The city is using the 3-1-1 call center to route residents looking to access housing assistance. Residents can dial Denver’s main information line, 3-1-1, and press 6 for help. Information is also available at
www.denvergov.org/housing.
Important Links
School Bell Schedule
School Calendar
Parent-Student Handbook