Helpful Links:
Allycia Taussig Email: ataussig@jeffcoschools.us
Praxi Website: School Code:3667
Google Classroom: Sign in with student email.
The Summit Academy South
THIS WEEK!!
Happy Halloween:
Celebrate with a dress-up day and pumpkin carving contest.
October 28th - Littleton
October 30th- Conifer
Costumes can not be scary, please no masks, and no weapons as props of any kind. We will have a regular school day with no party and no candy. Dressing up is OPTIONAL.
Family Pumpkin Carving Contest. Bring your carved pumpkins to school on October 28th and 30th. Neutral judges will be judging and awarding family prizes. Please, only one entry per student.
Lending Library:
Here are some helpful links, including our NEW Lending Library Request Form...
Canned Food Drive:
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.
Mines Football Game:
School of Mines VS. New Mexico
November 1st, 2025 12:00 PM
Join Summit South in going to watch the Mines Vs. New Mexico.
High schoolers ONLY, Concurrent Enrollment students are encouraged to come and bring a friend.
Tickets are $5.00 per person.
Needs Request Now Open – Holiday Care Package Program
As we enter the holiday season, we recognize that some families may be facing difficult times. The Holiday Care Package Program is back to support current JA & Summit families and staff with gifts, essential needs, and more. While we can’t guarantee every request will be fulfilled, we’ll do our best to help as many families as possible.
If your family is experiencing hardship, please complete the Needs Request Form by Friday, November 14.
All personal information is confidential and reviewed only by Tiffany Flores (Community Engagement Specialist) for coordination purposes. Tiffany will follow up directly once your form has been reviewed. Questions? Contact Tiffany Flores for assistance.
(Want to donate? The list of needed donations will be shared on November 17, with collections running through December 8 — stay tuned for details on how to give!)
NEXT WEEK!!
School Picture Day:
Save the Date
Littleton- November 4th, 2025
Conifer- November 6th 2025
Supporting Students Needs:
At Summit South, we are dedicated to partnering with families to provide the best possible education experience. In order to care for your kiddos while they are at SAS, we would like to know of any allergies, medical conditions or learning challenges that might need extra attention or support so that we can best meet the needs of your child each week. Please feel free to email us at ataussig@jeffcoschool.us or visit our office to discuss any ways we can better support your family.
We have provided link to the Health Information page where you can find the health forms below, in case your student might have a health condition that we are unaware of. Your student's health is important to us
Snack Cart:
Snack Cart is coming this week!
Everything is less than $2 each.
Cash only.
Proceeds are voted on at the end of the year and donated to local charities. Last year we donated $1000 to Foothills Animal Shelter, The Mountain Resource Center, Precious Child and Hope & Home.
FALL BREAK:
November 24th-28th
Save the date for Thanksgiving Break.
School of Mines Field Trip:
November 14th 10:00 AM- 12:00 PM
Join us at the Colorado School off Mines Museum as we try and SPOT THE FAKE. This is a Hands on Activity: Try your hand at being a museum Curator in, “Spot the Fake!” Students will inspect a set of “donated” specimens using basic tools and be charged with finding and rejecting the fakes. Tune your observation skills and walk on the skeptical side. You’ll be surprised by fake-looking natural specimens and natural-looking phonies. $10 per student (one free adult chaperone).
All are welcome, however, this activity is geared towards kids grades 4 and up.
Parent Teacher Conferences:
November 10th-14th
In an effort not to take away from class time this semester, Parent Teacher Conferences will be held by appointment only.
Teachers will be reaching out to you by email, or if you would like to set an appointment to meet with your teacher directly, you may contact them by email to schedule a time to meet.
Glitz and Glam Fall Dance:
At Conifer Community Church
9998 Havekost Rd. Conifer, 80433
Saturday, Nov. 15th from 6:30-10:00 PM
7th-12th grade. $10 each. Please pay ahead or at the door. Guests welcome within the 7th-12th grade range.
Semi-formal/ Formal attire.
Please sign up at: https://forms.gle/HhLYfh6Sv65Eozo36