Drop Everything and READ! |
As a homeschool parent of 4 kids, I understand that sometimes motivations wane during the colder months, and the struggle becomes real. It is often like the end of the honeymoon phase in marriage. At SAS, we wanted to take a few minutes to let you know about a new initiative that we are starting to help encourage reading. Our hope is that this helps you, the parent, with the lack of motivation around reading from your students. Also, we recently purchased some software for parents to use for reading support at home. For those of you who do not know, SAS has a lending library available to families, and our wonderful librarian, Jill Ellingson, has just redone the catalog so you can see what we have to offer.
- Allycia Taussig
Here is what is available for SAS for Reading Instruction Support:
Foundations in Sound and Barton Reading- Dyslexia
All About Reading- Phonics
All About Spelling- Phonics Principles Building into Speling
Renaissance Reading- Star Phonics, Lalilo, and Freckle
Online Leveled Reading Library- MyOn
Accelerated Reading- Reading Comprehension
Learning Ally- Audiobook Dyslexia Supports
Dyslexia Pens
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Winter Reading Initiative |
During the SAS school day, we are going to institute DEAR (Drop Everything And Read) for the last 15 minutes of lunch recess. Our hope is to create a culture around reading. You can help us in this effort by making sure your child has a paper/hardback book in their backpack for DEAR time. |
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Concurrent Enrollment Meeting: |
December 2, 2025, 3:30 pm Littleton
December 4, 2025, 3:30 pm Conifer
Interested in learning more about your student taking college classes while in high school? These meetings are for students NEW to Concurrent Enrollment. If your student is planning to take CE classes for the first time, a parent and the student MUST attend one of these two after-school meetings, at 3:30 pm on Dec 2nd in Littleton or Dec 4th in Conifer.
There will be plenty of time for questions and answers for individual needs. Please email Mrs. Bidwell with any questions prior to the meetings (Megan.Bidwell@jeffcoschools.us)
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Summit South will be partnering with Mosaic Church to host a canned food drive. November 4th-20th, students can bring non-perishable items to school and donate to the drop box. All collected items will be donated to Mosaic's Food Bank. The Food Bank asks that it be unopened and within six months of its "best by" date. Cereal, oatmeal, cooking oil, rice, canned meals, canned soup, canned fruit/vegetables, canned meat, peanut butter, pasta sauce, and holiday food are just some suggestions.
Secondary students, for every food item you donate, you will get $1.00 off up to $5.00 on your tickets to the Fall Dance.
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Google Calendar Intergration: |
Parents can now see your students' Google Classroom assignments and due dates in your Google Calendar app. |
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SAS will be hosting a Holiday Market during lunch on Dec. 9th and 11th to showcase some of our talented students and to give them a place to sell their goods before the holidays. Please join us as a buyer. If your student is interested in selling their handmade goods or homemade food items, please fill out the attached form and give it to Ms. Aspin. |
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JA Community Cares Thanksgiving Break Food Bags: |
As we head into Thanksgiving Break, we want to ensure that every JA and Summit family has the food they need for the week.
If your family could use a little extra support this season, please fill out the short form by this Friday, November 14th, so we can prepare your Thanksgiving Break Bag. (Please note: this is separate from the Holiday Care Package need request.)
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Spirit Week- November 18th and 20th. Wear your favorite, comfortable, cozy, fun, or crazy hat to school! |
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CU BOULDER MENS BASKETBALL GAME |
Summit South secondary students will be going to the CU Boulder Men's Basketball game on December 17th.
Come support the CU Buffs as they take on the Portland State Vikings. Game Time: 7 pm.
Clear Bags Only.
FREE but you must sign-up
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Thanksgiving Break November 24 - 28 |
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December 22nd -January 7th |
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THIS WEEK! November 15th 6:30-10:00 PM |
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Office hours: Mondays: 8:00 am - 3:00 pm by phone/appointment Tuesdays: 7:45 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. in Littleton Wednesdays: 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. by phone/appointment Thursdays: 7:45 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. in Conifer
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