Summit Elementary

As April approaches, all the pranksters come out of the woodwork! Sly smiles crack on the most serious of faces as we plan little ploys to get the best of someone! It is all in good fun as little tricks and silly jokes are played! April 1st is the one day of the year when it is okay to be a jokester or to have a trick played on you! However, most days no one wants to be played as the fool! How can we avoid this fate?

To be the opposite of a fool is to be a thinker, sage and wise! The secret to not being the fool is not by simply knowing information and having the answer to all the questions! Rather, it is being the one who is willing to keep asking more questions! Being the one that keeps seeking more information! Being the one that never settles on what is known and continues searching for what is next!

Cheers to a day of silliness and a school year committed to fostering the thinkers, the seekers, and the doers of tomorrow! There are no fools at Summit because we will continue to ask more questions and grow! ~ Katie Rexford, Principal

And just like that, it is 4th quarter! Time flies when you are having fun and time is certainly flying by! We have full and busy days ahead! Don't miss a thing and mark your calendar with these important events and activities!

April 2 and April 3...Eye Exams for students who signed up!

April 3...Chevy Chevalier is going to visit with our kindergarteners!

April 3...Our 2nd and 3rd Graders will travel to Aspen Valley Ranch!

April 4...9-1-1 Dispatch presentation for 1st graders!

April 4...Hat Day! Bring 75 cents and wear your favorite hat!

April 4...Open Gym from 5:00 - 7:00!

April 5...Destination Imagination teams compete at the state competition!

April 8...State testing begins!

April 8...Landshark practice begins!

April 10...2nd and 3rd Graders are back at Aspen Valley Ranch!

April 14...SOS Meeting at 4:00 everyone is welcome!

April 16...Read-a-Thon Wrap Assembly at 2:00!

April 17...Last trip to Aspen Valley Ranch for 2nd and 3rd Graders!

April 17...Preschool and Kinder Round Up from 4:30 - 6:30!

April 22...SAC Meeting at 4:00!

April 24 - 25...No School!

May 1...Math Night at Columbine for ALL Elementary Families from 5:00 - 6:30!

May 2...2nd Grade and 4th grade field trips!

May 2...Open Gym from 5:00 - 7:00!

May 9...Appreciation Breakfast at 7:00am! Join me!

These are just some of the biggest items that are happening! Events are subject to change! Stay in the know by reading e-mails, checking GOLD folders, and reaching out if you have any questions! The number for the front office is 719-686-2401! Not to mention, you can always e-mail me at krexford@wpsdk12.org!

It's that time of year again! It's time to register your students for the upcoming 2025-2026 school year. Please take a minute and complete this process so we can plan for the upcoming year! You simply log into your Infinite Campus Portal, click MORE on the left hand side, and click on online registration! It only takes a few minutes to confirm your information! I just completed mine for next year!

Please visit the WPSD Registration page for detailed information on registration windows, school zones, and more. Early registration is key to planning for classroom sizes, the number of classes offered, and the number of teachers and staff necessary for a successful year. We are excited to continue partnering with you and your family in helping your children reach their goals!

Our Read-a-Thon is coming to a close! Be sure to fill in the LOG SHEET and turn it in by Wednesday April 2! We will tabulate our totals and celebrate our accomplishments as a school on Wednesday April 16 during the Read-a-Thon Wrap Up Assembly at 2:00!

• Everyone who turns in their sheet and meets their grade level goal gets a prize!
• The 6 classes with the highest participation rate get to help solve a mystery for the assembly!
• The top grade level readers get to help in the mysterious Principal's Challenge!
• Everyone who reads is a WINNER!

Every family was given a copy of our winning book - National Park Mystery Series: Mystery in Rocky Mountain National Park by: Aaron Johnson! If you haven't finished it yet, keep reading! Let's share in this story together! You can listen free on Audible with a free trial - CLICK HERE!

The Read-a-Thon is a fun event, but reading an activity that lasts forever and it's for everyone!

We will begin our State Standardized Assessment - CMAS in the coming days! All students 3rd - 6th grade take part in these assessments. We use the results from this assessment to help guide our instruction and we are compared with schools across the state! It is helpful for us to see how we are doing and how we can improve our practice! Here are some helpful things to keep in mind...

• Come to school on time and ready to go!
• Don't schedule appointments during testing times!
• Eat a healthy breakfast!
• Get a good night's sleep!
• Come with a positive attitude and ready to try your best!

We can make this a great experience for everyone involved by staying positive and bringing our best effort everyday!

It can be tough to find a warm, flat place to play here in Colorado! We want to start offering OPEN GYM on the 1st Friday of the month from 5:00 - 7:00! We will open the gym to parents who want to come and play with their children! If this is successful, we will try and add another day during the month!

Bring your gloves and play catch! Grab a basketball and shoot some hoops! Try badminton! Kick the soccer ball around! Play frisbee! Run! Jump! Play! Parents must stay with their children!

Join us in the gym any time this Friday April 4th from 5:00 - 7:00!

For the students who signed up, we will have the eye doctor at Summit for appointments on Wednesday April 2 and Thursday April 3. Students who require glasses after their free eye exam will receive FREE glasses! If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to our school nurse Tiffany Padilla at tpadilla@wpsdk12.org!

We could use another parent volunteer to help with this event! If you are available to help, please contact Jenelle Roynon at jroynon@wpsdk12.org.

We meet the 2nd Monday of every month. Our next meeting is Monday April 14 at 4:00 and all are welcome! Children are welcome! Our goal is to come together as a school community to support Summit in all aspects! We will look ahead to all of our 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

This is the Summit PTA, PTO, Parent Group, Booster Club...pick the name that you relate to! We are here to come together and strengthen our school! Do you have something to share with us so we can be better? Click the link below and your comments. ideas, and suggestions will come up during our meeting!

Musical March Madness has songs working their way through the brackets! We will continue to share in a variety of music until we reach a number 1 song! Talk to your child about the songs they are hearing and which ones they voted for each day! I love hearing new and different songs!

We have already put our snow day packets to good use! All students have hard copies of activities in their GOLD Folder. In the event of a school closure, students should complete 1 ELA and 1 Math activity. Students will turn the completed work in on the next school day. Everyone did a great job with this on our last snow day!

We have added a component to our closure activities! In the case of a 2-hour delay, we will share a link to a quick activity for students to complete! Here is a LINK so you can see what we will ask students to complete!

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out to your classroom teacher, to Ms. Brown at abrown@wpsdk12.org or to me at krexford@wpsdk12.org.

This month our Capturing Kids Hearts lessons will be focused on COURAGE! As we start our 4th quarter we want our children to tap into their courage. They can tackle harder academics! They can balance desires to play while finishing the year strong! They can prepare to close the school year and set off into the next season!

"Courage doesn't mean you don't get afraid. It means you don't let fear stop you." - unknown

Landsharks is a running club for students in all grades! If your child is interested in running, this could be the club for them! Practices are held at 3:00 so students who ride the bus are able to participate as well! The first practice is Tuesday April 8! Click the link below for more information or to sign up!

The district has partnered with Champions to provide before and after school care options for our families! If you have any questions you can reach out directly to the site supervisor Audra Boe by e-mailing her at audra.boe@discoverchampions.com.

Champions also has a child care available throughout the summer! Check out the flyer for more information!

Champ Camp

Your feedback matters! We have a QR Code at the front door and hanging around the building or you can click the link below! Send us your thoughts so we can continue to meet your needs! Thank you for your ongoing support and partnership!

To update your household and contact preferences, log into your Infinite Campus Parent Portal account. If you are unable to log into your Parent Portal account, please click here to request an account or have your password reset.

• To update your address, click MENU > MORE > ADDRESS INFORMATION > UPDATE.

• To update your household phone number (usually the parent's number who filled out the OLR), click MENU > MORE > ADDRESS INFORMATION > UPDATE.

• To update your cell, home, work or other numbers for the household family, click MENU > MORE > FAMILY INFORMATION > UPDATE .

• To update/add/remove non-household contacts or emergency contacts, click MENU > MORE > DEMOGRAPHICS > UPDATE or ADD.

• To remove a household member from the household, email the district registrar: registration@wpsdk12.org

Ever wonder who is who and what they do at Summit?! We have the best staff around and it is exciting to be on this educational journey together with you and your family! You should know who is a part of your child's education! Click on the button below and see a list of the Summit Staff and what everyone does around the building! If you ever need to e-mail anyone, our e-mail is firsinitiallastname@wpsdk12.org. For example Katie Rexford is krexford@wpsdk12.org!

A day here, a day there! A little late maybe! Leave a little early!

There are reasons that take us out of school! I will always support family needs and student health and well-being! However, the more consistent students are with attendance, the more successful they will be! They are learning routines and practicing structure! We are intentional about making our time meaningful. Every time a child is absent, it impacts their learning! We are establishing work habits and we want our children to be able to be productive Monday - Friday! Plus we miss them when they aren't at school!

If you need help making that happen, reach out! I am your partner in learning and we can find solutions together! Thank you for your partnership in getting our children to school on a regular basis!

Our children are still relying on us to help them make the best choices as they prepare for the day! I trust our parents and your judgement as you send your children to school ready to learn! A few things to keep in mind as a general rule of thumb when it comes to clothes...

• No pajamas or costumes (save those for special reward days)!
• Don't reveal any B's - bellies, bottoms, or bras!
• Shoes for playing and running!
• Easy for students to use the restroom (i.e. rompers might be hard for some girls because they can't unzip themselves)
• Nothing that is going to take their attention away from learning!
• Makeup is not necessary at our level! Our children are already as lovely as can be!

Thank you for your support and know that I am here to be your partner as we set our children up for success as studious learners!

If you see it and you think it...SAY IT! With a focus on perseverance this month, let's show our gratitude and appreciation for one another! Words of encouragement can keep everyone working through obstacles and keep going!

Thank you K-Kids for creating these Gratification Stations so we continue a culture of GRATITUDE and APPRECIATION!

Our K-Kids have been collecting pop tabs to support the Ronald McDonald House! We recently emptied our our collection cube! As a Summit Community we turned in over 170 pounds of pop tabs in support of the Ronald McDonald House! Let's fill that bin back up!

Keep poppin' those tabs and sending them in!

Our children have a long day of learning! We appreciate families sending in healthy snacks for their children to munch on to get them through the day! Our children that ride the bus have an EXTRA long day! They are welcome to have an additional snack at the end of the day! If your child(ren) ride(s) the bus, please send a little extra something for them at the end of the day!

Healthy Snack Examples:

• Trail Mix
• Piece of Fruit
• Cut Veggies
• String Cheese
• Granola Bar

If you ever need help providing a snack, please reach out and we will help!

We have an online store where families and friends can order Summit Swag and have it shipped directly to your home! Click the link and start your shopping!

LET'S SHOP

Try it out and please share your feedback! We want everyone to have the opportunity to show their Summit pride!

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

Our check in system is called - Raptor! It allows us to check volunteers and visitors into the building. In order to check you in, we must use your license. Please bring your license with you when you come to volunteer or visit! Thank you!

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Check out the district calendar! Please try and schedule your family fun with school in mind!

School hours are 7:55 - 3:00

Drop off from 7:40 - 7:55

Pick Up at 3:00

Bus Pick Up at 3:50 (with after school opportunities available)

Email: krexford@wpsdk12.org
Website: www.wpsdk12.org/summit
Location: 490 Meadow Park Drive
Phone: (719)686-2401