Peak Press

8/28 - Friendship Walk TOMORROW, 8:15 - 9:10 am

9/7 - No School - Labor Day

9/10- Donuts with Dudes, 7:45-8:30 am

9/18 - Fund Run

9/21- No School

Based on last year’s attendance procedures at Summit View, we recognize that many families used the attendance email on our website to report their student’s absences. Our team is currently working on bringing that email option back for parents and guardians to report their student’s absences. In the meantime, please make sure to email your student’s teacher regarding their absence AND leave a message on our attendance line at 303-387-6802. Thank you so much for your patience and understanding while we work on getting this set up!

Visitor Badges

When you are planning to visit the school, whether it’s to help out in the classroom or to join your student for lunch, please bring your ID.

We are working on getting our Raptors up and running soon! Once those are set up, please be patient with us as we work on printing your badge.

When wearing your visitor badge, please make sure it is visible at all times while in the building.

Thank you for your help in ensuring the safety of all our students and staff!

Late Drop-Off and Early Pick-Up

For late drop-off and early pick-up, we ask that parents walk their students into the school and check them in at the front desk. A Google form will be provided for you to complete, which will ask for your name, your student’s name, and the reason for the late drop-off or early pick-up, such as an appointment, tardiness, traffic, car problems, etc. This allows us to accurately record your student’s attendance.

When picking up your student early, please allow additional time to complete the form, for us to call your student down, and for them to walk to the front office.

With the busyness of the end of the day, we ask that if you need to pick up your student early, you please do so no later than 3:15 p.m.

Thank you for allowing us to navigate this new school year together!

• PLEASE only cross the street at designated crosswalks.

• Please remember NO U-Turns are allowed in a school zone.

• Lightning Dismissal Policy Because our specials run close to the end of the day, classroom doors will open for family pick-up at 3:30 PM. This brief buffer gives students time to safely return to their classrooms and pack up their belongings.

• Want Breakfast? - If your student(s) would like school breakfast please have them come right inside. Breakfast doors open at 8:20am Monday -Thursday, and 9:05am on Friday!

• Playgrounds are closed before school. We would like students to go directly to the doors upon arrival. This is for the safety of our students. When one parent is out there with their own children or younger children, it entices others to join in who are not supervised. It also discourages them to come in for breakfast, or enter the building at 8:25 when the doors open.

• Please WALK your WHEELS on school grounds! Thank you!

• We are adding a secondary crosswalk in the large lot on Summit View Parkway.

• No Dogs are allowed on school grounds

• Do you have an after school meeting point planned out with your family? Please review with your student (s) where they should plan to meet you at the end of the school day (by a tree, by certain dismissal door, etc).

• New entry door - Students will now be able to come in using the ramp by the Summit View Parkway bus loop.

REMINDER: LATE START FRIDAYS!

• Breakfast Doors open at 9:05am
• First bell rings at 9:10am, School Begins at 9:15am
• Tardy bell rings at 9:20am
• Please do not drop off your child before 9:05am as there will not be any adult supervision!

Join us TOMORROW, August 28 from 8:15–9:10 AM on the school field! Students and parents are invited to walk laps, meet someone new, and build connections within our school community. Optional conversation starter cards will be available to help get the conversation going!

It’s free, low-pressure, and a fun way to start the day together. We hope to see you there!

Our five specials teachers will be accompanying our Mustangs during this time! Parents are welcome to stay and join the fun!

Welcome to the 2026–27 school year! My name is Shauna Williams, and I will be serving as Mountain Peak's School Assessment Coordinator (SAC) this year. As the SAC, I coordinate all state and national assessments administered at our school, including CMAS, PSAT, SAT, CoAlt, ACCESS, and NAEP for all learners. My goal is to ensure that testing runs smoothly while supporting our students, families, and staff throughout the school year. Please use this link to read this letter in its entirety.

Calling all 3rd–5th graders!

No audition required — everyone is welcome! SING THE NATIONAL ANTHEM AT A COLORADO ROCKIES GAME!

GAME DAY: September 22nd, Tickets starting at $18

CHOIR REHEARSALS - First Rehearsal, September 2nd

Wednesdays after school
3:30–4:30 PM in the Music Room

Register through MySchoolBucks HERE

Please Contact Ms. Hess (khess1@dcsdk12.org) with any questions

Calling all 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders who love to read and enjoy a bit of competition! We will read a ton of great books and learn to work together as a team along the way.

Our informational parent meeting is on Wednesday, September 9th at 5:30 p.m. in the Mountain Peak library. Please join us! This meeting is for ALL families who have participated previously or are new to the activity. Battlers (students) are not required to attend this meeting. If your child is interested, but you cannot make the parent meeting, please email the coaches at mountainpeakbotb@gmail.com.

For up-to-date information on Battle of the Books, be sure to check out our webpage.

CALLING ALL 4TH & 5TH graders who want to make a difference!

MEETING DETAILS

DAY: EVERY TUESDAY (SOME EXCEPTIONS)

START DATE: TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1ST

TIME: 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM

LOCATION: GALLOP ROOM 156A

PRICE: $50 FOR THE WHOLE YEAR

READY TO LEAD THE CHANGE? SPACE IS LIMITED! ASK A PARENT OR GUARDIAN TO REGISTER AT MYSCHOOLBUCKS TO SECURE YOUR SPOT.

Give us a follow so you don't miss a thing:

Mark your calendars! The Mountain Peak Fund Run is Friday, September 18th.

Keep an eye out for more information coming home with your student TOMORROW following our Fund Run kick-off assembly. Detailed flyers provide information on how your Mustang can help by soliciting donations right away! Help Mountain Peak meet their $75,000 goal!! If you have any questions, reach out to: ptomountainpeak.president@gmail.com.

We’re excited to invite all of our amazing Mustang kiddos to a special morning with their “dudes!" We’ll kick off the morning at the picnic tables on the field with donuts and coffee, then enjoy some fun games together! Date: September 10th | Time: 7:45 - 8:30am | Who: Students + their special dude (whether it be a dad, grandpa, uncle, brother, family friend, or another special dude in their life - they’re invited!). Please plan to stay with your child until the first school bell rings at 8:25am.

Gear up for Spirit Wear Fridays and show off your Mustang pride all year long! Order your Mountain Peak spirit wear by August 31st, and your order will be delivered directly to the school and sent home with your child shortly after. Click this link to order today!

As we kick off our inaugural year, we are excited to partner with local businesses and organizations that want to support Mountain Peak Elementary! Our sponsors receive meaningful recognition and positive visibility throughout our school community, both online and at PTO events. Know a business that would like to support our Mustangs? Learn more about our sponsorship opportunities here. Questions? Please contact us at ptomountainpeak.president@gmail.com.

We are so grateful to OnPoint Pediatrics for supporting Mountain Peak Elementary as a Gold Peak Sponsor! Their generosity makes a difference in our school community and helps the PTO provide special opportunities and experiences for our students and staff. Thank you, OnPoint Pediatrics, for investing in our Mustangs and helping us make our first year one to remember!

Calling all 2nd–5th graders who would like to participate in 13th Annual Vista Nation Cross Country Race! Race takes place Thursday, October 8th from 430-630 at MVHS. $20 if you register before October 6th (plus processing fee) or $25 same day. Don't wait - click here to register. If you have any questions, please reach out to Sarah Bolthouse, erbsarah@hotmail.com

Join Mountain Vista Poms Junior Dance Camp! Cost is $75. Camp is Saturday, August 29th 1-4 pm with the performance September 11th at 6pm! Click here to register.

LEGO club offers a great way for students to use their imaginations to design creations! Join this after school program starting on Monday, August 31 in the art room from 3:30 -4:30 pm. Please click here to register and note that there are TWO sessions offered.

KidStage is a theatre and acting class for kids! The class is limited to 21 actors in grades 1st-5th. Starting every Tuesday, 9/22-11/10 from 3:30 - 5:15 pm. To register, click here. For questions, please contact Tom Willard at tom.willard@kidstage.net

Gather your family and friends for some great, discounted fun opportunities brought to you by the Foundation for Douglas County Schools. Please click this link to purchase tickets and find out more information!