Posted February 1, 2025
| Message from the Principal | ||||||||
| Dear Families, I can’t believe it is already February! The second trimester ends on March 7. Please check your student’s grades in student/parent portal and talk to your student about the importance of attending every day and staying for office hours support from 3:08-3:40 Tuesday-Friday. Middle school students are setting important attendance and academic habits now that can set them up for success in high school and beyond. High school students can earn up to 30 credits each trimester setting them up for on-time or early graduation, college courses, trade school, or apprenticeships. We have seen a huge increase in the use of vape pens. Make sure you have conversations with your student about the choices they are making and the consequences for their health. You can always reach out to our Social Emotional team for resources to support you in having these conversations or if you have any questions. Please read the information about immigration in the link below. As always, DPS and Summit Academy are committed to supporting and serving ALL of our students in a safe learning environment. Please reach out if you have any questions. Please ensure you continue reading for important announcements and resources. Stay safe and warm this weekend! Warm Regards, Mr. Osorio & Ms. Beck Principals Summit Academy | ||||||||
| Congratulations to our January Panthers of the month for living our PAWS value of being Purposeful! Go Panthers! | ||||||||
| Sports Corner | ||||||||
| We had multiple middle school and high school basketball games this week with some wins, some losses, and lots of spirit! Our cheer team did a great job of boosting school spirit! You can follow our teams online at this link. Go Panthers! | ||||||||
| Parent Announcements | ||||||||
| Important Dates: -February 13, Middle School dance 4-6pm -February 14 Teacher Planning – No School -February 17 President’s Day – No School | ||||||||
| Please read this important Attendance letter from our Social Emotional Team! | ||||||||
| Immigration Resources: Please ready this information about immigration to know your rights. Spanish English | ||||||||
| Please consult our student handbook for any questions you might have about dresscode, cell phone policy, and other school expectations. Reach out with any questions you have. | ||||||||
| Announcements from Teachers | ||||||||
| Please continue to talk to your students about being to class on time and completing class work. | ||||||||
| Student Announcements | ||||||||
| Come to Office Hours from 3:08-3:40 Tuesday-Friday to get individualized support from your teachers and get your grades up! You got this! | ||||||||
| FAMILY RESOURCES | ||||||||
| Health Insurance As of January 1, 2025, you may qualify for full health coverage through Health First Colorado or Child Health Plan Plus (CHP+), regardless of your immigration status, if you: • Live in Colorado • Meet the income and household eligibility requirements • Are pregnant or are 18 years old and younger. Visit CO.gov/PEAK | ||||||||
| RSVP for Family Meals Challenge Training Did you know that research shows increasing the number of family meals is a proven strategy to increase children’s school performance? You’re invited to take the Family Meals Challenge so you can grow closer as a family and empower your children to succeed. The Family Meals Challenge is a training workshop series available online for you to learn on your phone or computer. Register for a virtual training session on March 3-5 from 8-9 a.m. or 5:30-6:30 p.m. | ||||||||
| Upcoming Virtual Learning for Families at FACE University Attendance Matters Part Two: Healthy Habits at Home — Monday, Feb. 3 from 3-4 p.m. Come learn healthy habits and skills based on your child’s developmental level to improve school attendance! Summer Programs for All — Feb. 26 from 9-10 a.m. Join the livestream FACE Facebook livestream or the FACE YouTube livestream to learn about DPS summer program options like Achieving Excellence Academy (AEA) and other affordable summer programs in the Denver community, such as Boys and Girls Club, Scholars Unlimited and more! Stay updated on all things FACE University by signing up for the monthly Family Resource and Learning Newsletter. | ||||||||
| FREE Days at the museums are here! Click here for more information. | ||||||||
| Food 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 website 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 Meals 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 |