Panther Weekly 11/1

Posted November 1, 2024

Message from the Principal
Dear Summit Families,
I hope you are doing well. We have three weeks left for the end of the trimester, so please talk to your student about the importance of closing the trimester strong attending classes and staying for office hours to make up work, assessments and assignments. IT was fun to have our spirit week this past week! Please remind your Middle School student to wear their uniform shirts. We will call home for you to bring a shirt if your student is out of dress code.

Your Voice/Tu Voz Survey: The DPS “Your Voice/Tu Voz” Family Survey is open now through Friday, Nov. 8. This survey focuses on measuring outcomes across the district and its learnings directly impact students and families. Families can access the survey link here. Make an impact by taking the DPS Your Voice/Tu Voz family survey.

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
Congratulations to our HS soccer team for winning the All City Urban Championship tournament ! Go 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:
Now through November 8-Your Voice/Tu Voz Survey – Take the survey now at this link to give feedback to Summit and DPS.
November 19-Thanksgiving Lunch
November 20/21 Final Exams8:20-1:00pm
November 22– Final Make ups
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
Please make sure you check your students portal for upgrades on grades and attendance.
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.
Southwest Food Coalition
Click here to see an interactive map of food pantries in Southwest Denver, or click here to see all the resources available with the Southwest Food Coalition.
Tasty Food
Free after school meals for youth ages 3-18 are available at your neighborhood recreation center. Visit denvergov.org/tastyfood to find your neighborhood recreation center and for more information.
Important Links
School Bell Schedule
School Calendar
Parent-Student Handbook