Posted November 21, 2025
| Message from the Principal | ||||||||
| Dear Summit Families, I hope you are doing well. It is hard to believe that we are finishing our first trimester. As a reminder our grading policy establishes that in order to pass a class your student needs to get a C or higher grade. If a student gets a D or a lower grade, they will not be passing the class. For more information please see our grading policy which is also in our student-parent handbook and was shared with you during registration: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1kvxr_fUT0Rc7_E7nPSgLGCjtOVM2NnDKaUxNppyGauQ/edit?usp=sharing I would also like to let you know that our bus route pick up times will be changing a little bit to provide more time for students who take the Summit bus to get to school on time starting on December 1st. Please see the new times below in the Important reminders section. Highlights from this Week * We had our traditional Thanksgiving Lunch with students and staff! Make sure you checkout our Facebook page for all the fun pictures! What is coming? * December 1st-start of Second Trimester * Middle School Winter Dance Important Reminders: * The earliest students can enter the building is 7:50 am, we do not have any supervision before that time. * In the afternoon, there is no supervision after 3:55pm. * Bus shuttle pick up times at the old Summit building are at 7:30am and 8:00am. * Bus shuttle drop off times are around 3:40pm and 4:00pm. As we pause for the Thanksgiving holiday, I want to express my heartfelt gratitude for your partnership, your trust, and the joy your children bring to our school each day. We are thankful for this community and all we accomplish together. Wishing your family a restful break filled with warmth, connection, and celebration. Happy Thanksgiving! Kind regards, Mr. Osorio | ||||||||
| Parent Announcements | ||||||||
| Important dates: *December 1st- Second Trimester begins * December 12th Middle School Winter Dance 4-6pm * December 18th Holiday Celebration 5:30-7pm | ||||||||
| Congratulations to our Panthers of the month: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1iQ31V0O3_tpnByzapmMEOdChxqgyGmlsVTURPv1l0vw/edit?usp=sharing | ||||||||
| Please read the FACE newsletter for resources and events: https://denverpsco.edurooms.com/engage/face-newsletter/newsletters/family-community-engagement-newsletter-11-17-2025 | ||||||||
| Please read this important information about immigration: https://docs.google.com/document/d/17MlTTVGACaGi3IVnaVm1BKO-CKlv-F3GXvK3dJc9zCs/edit?tab=t.0#heading=h.ioz8arvfn1ip | ||||||||
| Please read this important Attendance letter from our Social Emotional Team! | ||||||||
| Please keep talking to your student about safe use of social media as well as the importance of reporting anything they see or hear that will impact the safety of our Summit Community. | ||||||||
| Medical News Vision Clinic Coming to Summit! We are pleased to announce that Summit at Castro is hosting a student vision clinic on February 11th. Students can receive glasses at a free or reduced rate, if needed. Permission forms are located on the tables near the front door. Please return them to the health office anytime before February 1st. We hope you are able to take advantage of this generous opportunity provided by ABC Eye Care! | ||||||||
| As the holiday season approaches, please review the safety resources below to help you stay prepared, and feel free to reach out with any questions—have a wonderful Thanksgiving! https://drive.google.com/file/d/1I7boSPbizZqR7u6ZmIUbOpBxqXREtO17/view?usp=sharing https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Lf7NEzaHzQhPf14oupFUdL7IYFTSjYRz/view?usp=sharing https://drive.google.com/file/d/1I0JNxlQUXyaRqlX5FuyhHtRufoSvC6r7/view?usp=sharing https://drive.google.com/file/d/1QmP-J0qoRbC5HkAdS8QXx4x63Wwrn6bV/view?usp=sharing https://drive.google.com/file/d/16L3_AvndD91XhSzQ5zSFHOLP7bCd904D/view?usp=sharing https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Xiy7czIRwqNKOcEnz_JHLPd-rx2n6udl/view?usp=sharing | ||||||||
| 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.) | ||||||||
| FAMILY RESOURCES | ||||||||
| Denver Public Schools Community Hub – The DPS Community Hub offers services at no cost to DPS families and community members. The Community Hub closest to Summit at Castro is located at Johnson Elementary School (1850 S. Irving St., Denver, CO 80219). Please call at 720-424-2970 to make an appointment for any need you may need support with. Link to website here. | ||||||||
| Vuela for Health – 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. | ||||||||
| Family and Community Engagement (FACE) – We are the Family and Community Engagement (FACE) Department of Denver Public Schools. FACE provides access to resources, information, and support for everyone in the Denver Public Schools community at any point in their life journey. We strive to engage and empower our district’s diverse students and families. Check out 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. | ||||||||
| 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. Link here. | ||||||||
| 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. Link here. | ||||||||
| 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. Link here. | ||||||||
| 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). Click here for more information. | ||||||||
| 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 here. | ||||||||
| Safe2Tell – Safe2Tell is an anonymous report line to report anything that concerns or threatens you, your friends, your family, or your community. Reports are taken any time, any day. Call to make a report at 1-877-542-7233 to make a report or use their online reporting system at this link. | ||||||||
| Important Links | ||||||||
| School Bell Schedule | ||||||||
| School Calendar | ||||||||
| Parent-Student Handbook English | ||||||||
| Manual para Padres y Estudiantes |