Summit Elementary

Something feels different! Something has changed! Over the course of February there is shift. It isn't sudden, or swift, or even perceived from one day to the next, but as you move through the month from February 1st to February 28th you realize it isn't spring in the air, it is light in the sky!

On February 1st we have about 10 hours and 16 minutes of daylight. By the close of the month on the 28th, we have an astounding 11 hours and 18 minutes of sunshine to brighten our days! That is over an hour of extra of light! Come March, steps get a little higher, smiles come more frequent and the weight of challenges seem easier to lift! This isn't spring in the air (because we live in Colorado and we ALL know snow is actually around the corner for us), it's LIGHT!

As we welcome March with open arms, I challenge us all to bring more light where needed! Consider how things could shift if we sprinkled in just a little more light! It doesn't have to be a lot, and maybe it isn't noticeable from day to day, but it will accumulate! As you lighten someone's load, lighten your worries, lighten the mood, lighten a room, it will be felt and it will make a difference over time! Our children are masterful at bringing the light! Let's learn from them!

Katie Rexford, Principal

While snow may continue to fall and temperatures continue to swing, we are definitely entering spring! Take a look to see what is happening in the month of March and beyond!

March 2 - March 4...2nd graders will take the CogAT!

March 4...Spring Pictures! This is individual photos only; class pictures were taken in the fall!

March 6...Open Gym from 5:00 - 7:00!

March 9...SOS Meeting at 4:00...everyone is invited!

March 9...District Wide Music Concert at 6:00! Our Summit Singers will be performing!

March 12...Superintendent Interviews! CLICK HERE to sign up to bring snacks to our interview committee members!

March 12...Elementary Literacy Night at Summit from 5:00 - 6:30! This is for ALL elementary children and their families!

March 13...9-1-1 presentation for our 1st graders!

March 16 - March 20...BOOK FAIR!

March 18...Read-a-Thon Kick Off! Join us in the gym at 2:00!

March 19...School Accountability Committee Meeting at 5:00!

March 20...Reading with Seniors!

March 20...Report Cards come home!

March 21 - March 29...No school! Enjoy your spring break!

April 3...Open Gym from 5:00 - 7:00!

April 15...Read-a-Thon Wrap Up Assembly at 2:00!

April 17...Read-a-Thon Movie Premier at 5:30! Make sure everyone reads!

Remember to check your e-mail and GOLD folders! Please don't hesitate to reach out if you ever have any questions! The best way to reach me is by e-mailing me at krexford@wpsdk12.org. You can also call the front office at 719-686-2401! I am looking forward to making the most of every day and every opportunity we have together!

Plan on joining us at Summit on Thursday March 12 from 5:00 - 6:30! We will have pizza ready for dinner and stations set up for learning! We will explore literacy and how our children learn the many important skills of reading!

This will be a fun and wonderful night of togetherness and LITERACY! What could be better?!

The book fair will run from Monday March 16 through Friday March 20! We want to invite our families to come and shop every afternoon from 2:00 - 4:00! We will have extended hours on Wednesday March 18 until 5:00 following our Read-a-Thon Kick Off at 2:00!

If you cannot come to the school to shop, we will allow students to make purchases during their Library class time ONLY if they have funds loaded on the eWallet App through Scholastic. Details will come home on how to set that up! Students should NOT bring cash to school for the book fair! Our preference is to have children shop with their grownup! This allows parents to help their children make the best book selections for them!

We will need volunteers to help make the book fair happen! If you are interested in volunteering, please click the button below and sign up! Thank you for your help!

There is a wonderful resource for reading support right here in our neighborhood! Click the button below to see the information from Children's Literacy! If you have any questions please don't hesitate to reach out to me at krexford@wpsdk12.org and I would be happy to help! We want all of children to find success and develop a love for reading!

Check out the flyers below for information regarding girls softball! Our 6th grade girls are invited to participate with the Jr. High this spring!

The community is looking to see if there is interest in running a more competitive girls softball team for our older girls during the summer! Click the buttons below to learn more!

The first Friday of every month we are offering open gym from 5:00 - 7:00! Come any time between 5:00pm and 7:00pm! You will enter through the doors by the gym (to the right of the main doors) and parents must stay with their child. Come and play!

Join us Friday March 6th!

We meet the 2nd Monday of every month. Our next meeting is Monday March 9 at 4:00 and everyone who wants to support Summit is invited! Children are welcome! Our goal is to come together as a school community to support Summit in all aspects! We will look ahead at future opportunities and work together to provide the very best for our children! See you there!

Can't come in person?! Join us remotely! CLICK HERE

Current 6th grade families are invited to Woodland Park Jr./Sr. High School on Wednesday, March 11th for a special Meet & Greet and Band Instrument Exploration Night!

5:00–6:00 PM | Meet & Greet (Auditorium)
Incoming 7th graders and their families will have the opportunity to:
Meet our Principal and Assistant Principal Ask questions about life at the Jr./Sr. High School
Learn about classes and opportunities
Take a tour of the building

6:00–7:00 PM | Band Instrument Exploration (Band Room)
Try out different band instruments
Meet our amazing music staff
Learn more about Band classes and what to expect next year

We can’t wait to welcome our future 7th graders and help you get excited for the next chapter!

If your child is interested in being on a team and running...Landsharks might be for them! The spring season is fast approaching and registration opens on February 2nd! CLICK HERE to go to the Landsharks website for more information and to register!

Our team will practice on Tuesdays and Thursdays beginning April 14th from 3:00 - 4:00 (bus riders will be able to catch the bus) and meets are on Mondays!

Our coach is Leah Bennett and you can contact her directly at leahmariebennett@gmail.com!

Calling all children going into 3rd grade and older for the upcoming school year! If you are interested in a fun and engaging summer camp that allows you to learn performance skills, build friendships, and gain confidence, look now further! Click the button below to learn more about Jr. Woodland Players! Auditions are coming up on April 18! Everyone who auditions will be in the performance!

The health staff is hoping you are navigating this winter season without any issues! However, we know that many children and families are dealing with upper respiratory issues, including various strands of upper respiratory infections and severe colds! While we want students to be at school, it is our top priority to keep everyone healthy and well!

We ask that if your student has any of the following symptoms they remain at home: fever, diarrhea and/or vomiting and a new or severe cough. We ask that you please wait 24 hours for those symptoms to subside (without the use of medication) before returning your student to school (and improvement in the case of a cough). If you have any questions about any other symptoms or health concerns, please feel free to call your school nurse directly. When you call the office to report an absence, it is helpful if we can know what type of illness or symptoms your student is experiencing. We appreciate your willingness to share that information so we can track trends and help protect our vulnerable students. If a student becomes ill at school, we will call parents for an immediate pick up. Thank you for your assistance and partnership keeping our students, staff, parents and visitors healthy.

Health Office Phone: (719) 686-2404

Ashley Rankin, Health Aide

Tiffany Padilla, BSN, RN, CCHC District Nurse (719) 412-0674

Students should have come home with a flyer! Please let your classroom teacher know if you would like your child's picture taken that day! You can order pictures by completing the form that came home or by going directly to the Inter-State Website! You can click the link below and enter our event code!

• Inter-State Studios
• Event Code: 0437HQ

Don't forget to order a yearbook! Go to the Inter-State Website and enter code: 0261GZ

Our Special Education Director, Katie Ueberroth, shared a presentation during our Showcase regarding interventions and how we support our students with needs! Her slide presentation is available by clicking the button below! If you have any questions regarding our support structures or special education, please reach out! We are here to support your child in their learning and we work hard to determine the best way to support EVERY child!

It is common knowledge that Summit is a blast,

so it's no wonder we're filling up fast!

So make sure to clear your schedule to allow,

to be able to sign up for next year...NOW!

Come one, come all, don't drop the ball,

register now and so we are ready for fall!

Click the link below to find out more,

sign up for next year because we are ready to SOAR!

(poem written by Preschool Teacher Carol Watts)

Thank you to everyone who has connected with their Grade Level Links! Once you have signed up, your information is shared with your grade level! We have many new families joining us in the new year! Let's welcome them into Summit by creating new connections!

If you are new to Summit, be sure to click the link below and get connected with your grade level!

Our final Parent Academy is scheduled for April 30! We will focus on setting structures and building routines as we get ready to head into summer! I also plan on folding in ideas for chores and helping around the house! If there is anything you want to touch on, please let me know!

Thursday October 23 from 6:30 - 8:00...Focus = Screens - LINK to resources

Thursday December 4 from 6:30 - 8:00...Focus = Math

Thursday February CANCELLED Focus = Reading and Writing - CANCALLED

Thursday April 30 from 6:30 - 8:00...Focus = Routines and Structure

Join in even if it is just for the final conversation! I love coming together! If you have ideas for next year or needs that I could address, please share your thoughts with me!

We do our best work when we are together! The more we are here at school, the more progress we can make! In January we have 112 students that didn't miss a day! For the month of February I am pleased to report that the number has risen to 123 students that have been present every day!

Let's continue to make attendance a priority! Great job Summit Eagles!

Have a picture you want to share? Click the button below and you will be featured in the next newsletter! Check out our Eagles in action!

Mr. Schrag has his 6th grade enrichment class creating video announcements! Check out the latest edition!

Each month we focus on character traits in our morning meetings, our weekly lessons with our counselor and woven throughout our school day! As we march into March, our focus will be PERSEVERANCE!

"Perseverance is the hard work you do after you get tired of doing the hard work you already did." - Newt Gingrich

Our children have abilities beyond our wildest dreams! Let's help them see what they are capable of by cheering them on through failures, challenges, and difficulties! The more we show them they CAN do it, the more often they WILL do it!

Starting March 2nd during specials, songs will go head to head as students vote on their favorite song and move them through brackets until we get Summit's top song of the season! This year, staff members had to submit a song they love that is from the decade they were born! We have some fabulous songs from the 50's through the 2000's! It is so much fun to listen to new music as we dance and sing our way through March!

I encourage you to ask your child about the songs they are hearing and which one they voted for! Play new music together and have fun!

Click the link below to view the March Menu!

• Online Menu

A free breakfast is available to all our students daily! In case of a 2-hour delay, breakfast is not served! We begin serving lunch 45 minutes after we begin on a delayed day!

Breakfast and lunch are available free of charge for all children! Your family may qualify for additional support with school fees! If you complete the application and you qualify, everything from bus fees to activity fees can be waived! To complete the application...

• Log into the Parent Portal through Infinite Campus - CLICK HERE
• On the left hand side click MORE
• Go to Meal Benefits
• Complete the Meal Benefits Application

You must complete a new application each school year!

Parents are always welcome to join their child for lunch! It can be a nice way to surprise your little one and engage with them in their school environment.

All visitors must check in at the front office and go directly to the cafeteria! Thank you for help in maintaining a safe and productive learning environment.

We have a fabulous community that is ready and willing to support our families! Click on the button below to see resources around town to help anyone in need! If you want to support our community, you can click the 2nd button to see how you can donate!

We have an online store that offers a variety of options! CLICK HERE and start shopping! There are always different sales and specials running! Check it out!

On a 2-hour delay students will complete a short activity to get in the 'learning' frame of mind! If a snow day is called, there are no activities to complete...just enjoy the day!

There's an APP for that! Download the BoxTops app, scan your receipt and support Summit!

We have learning opportunities that allow our children to run, paint, create, and explore! Each specialty may require a little preplanning so your child is set up for success! Know when your child has what!

Click the button below to access our family handbook! If you have any questions please send them my way at krexford@wpsdk12.org.

K-Kids is still collecting those pop tabs, so keep them comin'!

We are now also collecting all bottle lids! K-Kids is supporting one of our high schoolers with her Girl Scout project! She will create a mosaic with the lids collected!

Check out flyers for numerous activities around the school and around the town by going to the DISTRICT VIRTUAL BACKPACK!

We will donate items prior to leaving on breaks, long weekends or as the bin begins to overflow! If your child's name is on the item, we work to get it back to them as we go through things! If you are missing an item, come and check to see if it is in the lost and found!

If you want to come into the school, please have your ID ready to scan!

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