Posted March 6, 2026
| Message from the Principal | ||||||||
| Dear Summit Families, As we wrap up the trimester, I want to take a moment to thank you for your continued support and partnership. Our students have worked hard and made meaningful progress both academically and socially. It has been wonderful to see their growth, effort, and perseverance throughout the trimester. Please continue to encourage your student to stay organized, complete assignments on time, and come to school each day ready to learn. Your support at home makes a tremendous difference in their success. You will be able to see final grades for your student for second trimester on March 16th. As we embark into a new trimester, please remind your student of the importance of being on time and coming to school every day. 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. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1kvxr_fUT0Rc7_E7nPSgLGCjtOVM2NnDKaUxNppyGauQ/edit?usp=sharing Thank you again for being such an important part of our school community. We look forward to another great trimester ahead. Important Reminders * Please ensure students arrive on time and ready to learn each day. * Encourage students to complete and submit assignments through Schoology. * Be sure to check our school communication platforms for updates and notices, including Thrillshare, Facebook, and the school website. Upcoming Dates * March 9 new trimester begins * March 13 Pi day * March 27 Honor Roll breakfast 8:20am-9:00am in the gym Supervision & Transportation Reminders – The earliest students may enter the building is 7:45 a.m. There is no supervision before this time. – In the afternoon, there is no supervision after 3:55 p.m. – Bus shuttle pick-up at the old Summit building: *7:30 a.m. and 8:00 a.m. – Bus shuttle drop-off times are approximately: *3:45 p.m. and 4:10 p.m. Kind regards, Mr. Osorio | ||||||||
| Parent Announcements | ||||||||
| Important dates: * March 9 Beginning of new trimester * March 13 Pi day * March 27 Honor Roll breakfast 8:20am-9:00am. | ||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
| Congratulations to our Panthers of the month: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1iQ31V0O3_tpnByzapmMEOdChxqgyGmlsVTURPv1l0vw/edit?usp=sharing | ||||||||
| Please read the Career Exploration newsletter for upcoming exploration carreer opportunties in January. Students can always talk to Ms. Bri our school counselor if they are interested. https://denverpsco.edurooms.com/engage/xplore/newsletters/xplore-january-update-exploring-what-s-next | ||||||||
| Please read the FACE newsletter for resources and events:https://denverpsco.edurooms.com/engage/face/newsletters/face-community-chat-march-edition-125200 | ||||||||
| 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 Permission forms are now available for the dental clinic. Forms will be sent home with all 6th and 7th grade students this week. Middle school has until 2/6 to return forms, and then remaining spots will be open to all high school students. This free clinic includes screening, referral,a fluoride treatment and a sealant. Please call the Summit health office at 720-424-8996 with any questions. | ||||||||
| 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 |