Message from the Principal
Greetings, Summit Cove Community,
I am delighted to welcome you and your child to Summit Cove Elementary for the 2024-2025 school year. We are thrilled to have you as a valued member of our school community whether you are returning or new to Summit Cove Elementary!
As we embark on this new academic adventure, I want to express our commitment to providing a safe, nurturing, and stimulating learning environment for all our students. Our dedicated staff is passionate about helping each child reach their full potential.
We encourage you to stay involved and connected to our school community. Please don't hesitate to reach out to your child's teacher or the school office if you have any questions or concerns.
In this newsletter you'll find:
- Important dates ahead
- SCE Parent Handbook
- New Staff Introductions
- Attendance Information
- Drop off and pick up procedures
- Volunteer Opportunities
- School Accountability Committee Information
- Pledge of Allegiance
- After School Programs
Thank you for your continued support! Your role in encouraging your child's learning makes a world of difference. Engage with them by asking about their day, reading together, and attending school events. Remember, we're here to partner with you to ensure their success and happiness at school.
We look forward to a wonderful year of learning, growth, and community together.
Best regards,
Julie Johnson
Principal
Summit Cove Elementary School
970-368-1700 office
970-389-2932 cell
August
- 27 - Family Connection Day
- 28 - First Day for 1st - 5th grade students
- 29 - First Day for Preschool and Kindergarten students
September
- 2 - Labor Day, Schools closed
- 3 - First day of Girls on the Run club
- 5 - Picture Day
- 5 - SSD Board of Education Meeting
- 6 - PTSA meeting 8:45 - 9:45
- 12 - Bus Safety Presentations for Preschool-5th grade students
- 13 - School Accountability Committee meeting 8:45 - 9:45
- 15 - First Day of Hispanic Heritage Month
- 17 - Bike to School Day and Bike Rodeo
- 20 - Java with Johnson Parent/Guardian Q and A with the principal 8:45 - 9:15
- 27 - Staff Professional Learning Day, No school for students
We love our volunteers! There are many opportunities to volunteer and Summit Cove. Here are volunteer options we currently have open:
- Library helper - Assist children in checking in and out library books and keeping books organized. Time commitment minimum of one hour per week.
- Lunchroom helper - Assist children during lunch service (opening milk cartons, getting napkins, helping with spills, etc.) Time commitment minimum of 20 minutes per week.
- Classroom helper - Assist small groups of students during math, reading or writing instruction. The teacher will provide you with directions and support for all activities. Time commitment minimum one hour per week.
- Lunch recess aide - Assist certified staff members in helping ensure students are safe at recess. Helping children with coat zippers, lost mittens, swing pushes, and friendships. Time commitment minimum 20 minutes per week.
- Classroom material preparation - Help classroom teachers with preparation and organization of instructional materials for upcoming lessons. Time commitment minimum flexible.
- Special events support - Providing assistance for various events before, during, after school, and evening events such as Math night, Literacy night, Family Heritage Day, Lantern Hike and more. Minimum time commitment varies.
- PTSA - Our wonderful SCE PTSA has many opportunities to volunteer! Minimum time commitment varies.
- School Accountability Committee - Help inform, encourage and provide opportunities for parents and community members to be involved in identifying priorities for the school budget, annual school improvement plan, and assisting in increasing family engagement. Minimum time commitment one hour per month.
If you would like to apply for one of these volunteer opportunities, please complete the form linked below.
