The Summit Academy South

The Summit Academy South Newsletter September 2, 2025

Weekly Newsletter:

Welcome Back! FIRST WEEK OF SCHOOL: NEXT WEEK!!

Helpful Links:

Allycia Taussig Email: ataussig@jeffcoschools.us

www.thesummitacademysouth.org

Praxi Website: School Code:3667

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First Day of School:

The first days of school are

September 9th, Littleton at Mosaic Church

September 11th, Conifer at Conifer Community Church

With a modified schedule. Instead of a Back-to-School Night, we invite families to join us from 8:00-10:00 a.m. on our first day of school to meet teachers and pick up student schedules. Classes will begin at 10:15 a.m., and students will stay for the remainder of the school day.

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Cell Phone Policy Reminder

Please note the cell phone policy for the 25-26 school year — more info in our handbook.

To maintain a focused and respectful learning environment, students are not permitted to use cell phones at SAS during the school day, including before school and at lunch.

Students are not allowed to have cell phones in their pockets or on their desks. They must be secured in their backpacks. All phones will be taken if they are out. They will remain in the principal’s office until the end of the day.

*There is a phone available in the office, and students are welcome to use it if needed.

Read more here...

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Volunteers 25-26

We need your help this school year.

Volunteering is a great opportunity to get to know other homeschool families and build community.

Follow the links to see what positions are currently available. We will add more positions as opportunities come up. See what would be a good fit for you.

Once you complete a shift, don't forget to report it on Praxi under Family Volunteer to get credit for the shift.  Praxi will deduct your time so you can easily keep track of your volunteer hours.

Sign up for Tuesday

Sign Up For Thursday

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Call Us To Make Payments

Do you hate waiting in lines?

Get ahead and give us a call to skip the lines.

You can pay bills, activity fees, and add pizza money with a card payment over the phone.

Call Tuesdays and Thursdays

720-544-3667

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Family Survey

We want to hear from you!
Please take a few moments to complete this year’s Family and Community Connection Survey: 
www.jajags.com/forms/summit-academy-family-community-survey-25-26

Your input helps us better understand your interests, availability for volunteer opportunities, Summit family-owned businesses, and any potential needs. It’s a valuable way for us to stay connected and support one another throughout the year.

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25-26 School Calendar

UPDATED

Here is a link to our School Calendar

Here is a link to our Events Page

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Field Day

THIS WEEK

September 5, 2025

At Schaefer Park

3624 S Kipling St, Denver, CO 80235

10:00 AM - 12:00 pm

Kindergarten through Sixth Grade, join us for a fun morning of games at Field Day!

Register Here

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Putt-Putt Golf Middle and High School

THIS WEEK

September 5, 2025

At Putters Pride

3604 S Kipling St, Denver, CO 80235

1:00 PM - 3:00 pm

Seventh through Twelfth Grade, join us for putt-putt golf.

Register Here

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What To Bring To School:

Students are encouraged to only bring essential items that will be used during their learning day at SAS. Personal items and valuable items are discouraged. Prohibited items will not be allowed on school property.

Families should refer to the school handbook to learn more about SAS policies regarding device use.

School Handbook HERE

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25-26 Class Changes

Be sure to check your emails for instructions that were sent out on July 28th explaining how to make changes to your student's schedule for the 25-26 school year.

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Immunization Information

Please have your forms and waivers up to date and turned in on launch day. These must be dated after July 1, 2025. More info on our health information page here.

If you turn in a waiver for immunizations, Colorado law requires the completion of a video module or a doctor’s signature on your waiver every year. Link to video https://cdphe.colorado.gov/vaccine-exemptions

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Backpack Essentials

Here is a link to the school supply list with all of your students' BackPack Essentials.

NON SAS: Community Announcements

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