Summit Elementary

The other day, someone was bringing in an item for one of our children! I could see the angst in her eyes as we worked our way to find the class and deliver the key component for a classroom celebration! As we walked together, she admitted "I am just so afraid of messing up!"

I was in awe of what she reveled to me! She was bringing a handcrafted costume piece in the middle of the day! She is superwoman in my opinion! And in her mind, she worried about being late and messing up for the child she loves so much!

There is no love like the love we have for our children! Despite our deepest love, we are bound to mess up! Love is messy and our children are resilient! They do not need perfection, they need honesty, consistency, and boundaries! They need to know that we care and that we are human! They need to know they can count on us to set the sails for our ship and determine the direction as we move forward! They need to worry about kid stuff like bedtimes, chores, homework and playground games and have blind faith that we will handle the grown up stuff!

Love your children so much that they can see how messy and wonderful that love can be! Thank you for letting me love your children as well! It is an honor and a privilege to love them every day!

Katie Rexford, Principal

We just keep cruisin' through the year! With so many great things happening every day, time is flying! Mark your calendars with these upcoming events!

February 6...6th Grade Parent Meeting regarding the overnight trip - come at 9:00am OR 4:00pm!

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

February 7...Grand Opening of the Divide Library from 1:00 - 4:00!

February 9...SOS Meeting at 4:00!

February 12...Kinder and 1st grade start E3 lessons!

February 12...Hat day! Bring 75 cents and wear your favorite hat while supporting our DI teams!

February 12...Parent Academy from 6:30 - 8:00!

February 13...Parent Teacher Conferences! YAY!

February 13...Volunteer training at 12:00!

February 13 - February 17...No school! Enjoy!

February 14...Manitou Springs Parade at 1:00 (line up at 12:00)!

February 18 - February 20...6th grade overnight trip!

February 20...5th graders go to the planetarium!

February 25...K-Kids present to Kiwanis in the morning before school!

February 26...Elementary Math Night at Columbine from 5:00 - 7:00! This is for ALL elementary students and their families!

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...Elementary Literacy Night at Summit from 5:00 - 7:00! This is for ALL elementary children and their families!

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!

The first Friday of every month we are offering open gym from 5:00 - 7:00! This is an opportunity to come and play catch, throw a frisbee, shoot some hoops, kick the soccer ball around, or whatever you choose to do with your child! We want families to have a safe, wind-free, and flat space to play!

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 February 6th!

We meet the 2nd Monday of every month. Our next meeting is Monday February 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

Mark your calendar and plan on connecting with us on Friday February 13 between 8:00 and 4:00! We will be sharing conference links in the next few days! This is an opportunity to connect with your child's teachers and get a glimpse into how things are going at school! Our partnership is pivotal to your child's success!

We do ask that families only sign up for ONE conference slot for their child, as opposed to separate times for each parent. This allows us to have consistent conversations and offer enough slots for the other children in the class! Thank you for your help with this! If you need a virtual meeting, we can accommodate that request! Please just let your classroom teacher know!

We can't wait to see you!

Our very own Ms. Sofi is a featured artist in the upcoming parade in Manitou Springs! She is creating larger than life wolf puppets to walk the streets as she shows that Love is Wild (parade theme)! Our children have been creating masks and arm puppets in art class and Ms. Sofi has opened the invitation to all students who want to march in the parade with her! Here are the details:

What: Manitou Springs Mardi Gras Parade

Where: Please meet across the street from the MAC, the Manitou Art Center

When: Saturday, February 14th, 12:30 line up, but plan to come early to park. Manitou is a zoo!

What to wear: Come dressed as your favorite wild animal. Please remember to bring the mask you made in class, if your child chooses to wear it. Elaborate costumes are always welcomed! The sky's the limit! Let's be creative! Parents must walk with their child!

Click the link below and let us know if you are going to be at the parade! If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to Ms. Sofi at shernandezcrade@wpsdk12.org!

Does your child love art? Do they want to be helpful? Are they a leader? Can they stay after school Wednesday - Friday? We have just the position for them! We are looking to build a small crew of students to work with Ms. Sofi in the art room! Click the link below if your child is interested in becoming an art room manager!

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!

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!

I am excited to look at reading and writing together this month! We will focus on strategies that build students' skills beyond the classroom based on the science of reading!

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 12 from 6:30 - 8:00...Focus = Reading and Writing

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

Is there something you would like to know more about? Click the link below and add your thoughts under additional comments!

We store our lost and found items in a bin in the front hall! If your child has not come home with their jacket, gloves, sweatshirt, or even their pants, please encourage them to look through the lost and found items! If you ever want to look through the lost and found, just stop in! We want items to find their owners!

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!

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 been working with with his 6th grade enrichment group on creating the school yearbook and video announcements! I will start including the announcements from the previous month for everyone to enjoy!

We celebrated our students from 1st semester who had PERFECT ATTENDANCE! Congratulations!

I am excited to share that in the month of January we had 112 students that didn't miss a single day! The more we are here together, the more we are learning together! Let's keep it up!

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!

Click the link below to view the February Menu!

• Online Menu

A free breakfast is available to all our students daily! If your child is going to take advantage of this great option, please remind them to go DIRECTLY to the cafeteria upon arrival! No need to go to the classroom first! We want students to get their meal and then get to class on time! Thank you for your help!

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! If you have already received an email about being directly certified through the state, you do not need to complete the meal benefits application.

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. Check the list below to see when your child has lunch:

• Preschool ~ 11:35 - 11:55
• Kindergarten ~ 11:35 - 11:55
• 1st Grade ~ 12:00 - 12:20
• 2nd Grade ~ 12:25 - 12:45
• 3rd Grade ~ 12:25 - 12:45
• 4th Grade ~ 11:10 - 11:35
• 5th Grade ~ 10:45 - 11:05
• 6th Grade ~ 12:50 - 1:10
• EA ~ 12:50 - 1:10

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!

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 move into February, our focus will be KINDNESS!

"Kindness is a language that the deaf can hear and the blind can see." - Mark Twain

Let's give our children the gift of this universal language that makes our days better and our world stronger!

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!

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

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