Dear Summit Families,

May is an exciting time of the school year, as it features numerous special events that highlight the remarkable growth and achievements of our talented students. For example, we gather for our Annual Awards Ceremony, where two 8th-grade student exemplars are recognized for achieving the highest levels of academic excellence and accomplishment. From that point, they prepare together to deliver an impactful graduation speech with words of wisdom that echo the voices and musings of their incredible teachers. As the Awards Ceremony begins each year, I remind students to feel proud and satisfied with their accomplishments, to be grateful for their gifts and fortunes. But just as important, I encourage them to feel the same way for others, which is a true mark of strong character.

In April, during our BEAST Day assembly, I had the pleasure of awarding the Summit Impact Award to Ms. Michelle Laub for 16 years of exemplary teaching and dedication to the Summit Community. It was a well-kept surprise celebration that included piñatas, invited guests, and a special gift of an original painting, generously provided with love and gratitude, from a terrific former Summit colleague, French teacher Laurence Delaunay. This incredible painting is on display in the World Language Commons in honor of Ms. Laub as a symbol of her impact on Summit and the vibrant culture of our World Language Department.

In March, just before Spring break, I joined the Grand Canyon Travel Elective for our inaugural journey. It was actually my first visit to the Grand Canyon, and I could not have imagined a more perfect way to experience this wonder for the first time. This trip was made possible due to the tremendous inspiration and motivation of Dr. Eastwood, a geologist with a doctorate, who grew up in nearby Flagstaff. She was able to share her lifelong passion for the park with her students. I was honored to have supported her throughout the entire process, including the trip itself, which I thoroughly enjoyed, and as you might imagine, our students were amazing! In the words of Albert Einstein, “Learning is experience. Everything else is just information.”

We are finally setting our sights on Summer, so thanks for staying engaged during this busy and meaningful final stretch as we finish the school year, Summit Strong.

Sincerely,

Adam Galvin,

Principal

In this semester’s parent admin book talks, we are reading Brainstorm by Dr. Daniel Siegel with the goal of working collaboratively with our teens to enhance and enjoy this influential time in their lives. By understanding the complexities of adolescent brain development, we aim to better relate with our students and help them foster positive relationships with adults.

In our latest session, we started with a prompt: How have you noticed your attachment style showing up in your responses to your child during emotional or stressful moments? This question sparked a rich discussion, as participants reflected vulnerably on their own patterns of behavior and cultural influences and how these might influence their interactions with their teens. The insights gained were eye-opening, helping us all understand how our attachment styles—shaped by our early experiences—can either support or challenge our ability to connect with and guide our children through difficult moments.

We look forward to continuing this important conversation in our next session on May 20th at 8:05 AM, where we will explore Part IV and the conclusion of Brainstorm. We hope you can join us as we dive deeper into strategies for fostering healthy, supportive relationships with our teens!

Construction has begun on the new wing with completion set for early 2026. The new CTE wing will include:

• STEM Classroom focused on design and computer science

• Innovation & Prototyping Lab for building and creation

• Outdoor Build Space and landscaped learning areas

• Culinary Lab equipped for cooking classes

• Innovation Commons Area for collaborative and active learning

The Robbins Family match is still going on so every gift will have double the impact! The Design futures total is currently $278,000 and our goal is $500,000.

All families who donate at the Purple Husky level of $2,026 and above will have their family name featured in our new wing. Here is the list of families who have contributed to the building project.

Please click here to learn more and support Design Futures!

Summit’s Parent Connections group truly shined this year during International Night on April 17th! The cafe buzzed with delicious aromas from around the world, and the Summit community was entertained by fantastic performances from Summit student and alumni, along with the incredible Rocky Mountain Indigenous Dancers, Kick2Build, Louisville Taekwondo Family Center, Denver Dhadak Bollywood Performance, and Shaolin Hung Mei Kung Fu Traditional Chinese Lion Dance. A heartfelt thank you goes out to all the amazing student and parent volunteers who helped make this evening such a wonderful success!

We are thrilled to announce that our 8th-grade students have completed their year-long Pinnacle projects! Their hard work, creativity, and dedication have shone through in their presentations. 8th grade students explored their interests and and future goals through three pathways: Capstone, STEM Fair, and National History Day (NHD). Each pathway encourages students to dive into exploratory research, develop new skills, and engage with community experts to reach their final goal.

On April 3rd, at the Lory Student Building at CSU in Ft. Collins, science and engineering projects from all over Colorado were judged at the 2025 Colorado State Science and Engineering Fair. Eight Summit students presented their projects in the junior division, and here are the award highlights:

Wensen Fang: 1st place in Math and Computer Sciences, $225 award, 1st place Elemer Bernath Technical Writing Award, $100 award, CO2 & Greenhouse Gas Reduction Award, $100 award

and Thermo Fisher Junior Innovators Challenge qualifier.

Mateo Guerrero: 1st place in Biomedical and Health Sciences, $225 award and Thermo Fisher Junior Innovators Challenge qualifier

Ella Music: 2nd place in Engineering, $125 award, 2nd place Elemer Bernath Technical Writing Award, $50 award, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineering Award, $125 Amazon gift certificate,1st place Society of Women Engineers Award, $100 award and Thermo Fisher Junior Innovators Challenge qualifier.

Layla Reiss: Mary Ainsworth Behavioral & Social Sciences Award, $50 award

Violet Sandridge: 1st place in Chemistry, $225, 1st place Colorado Section of the American Chemical Society, $150 award and Thermo Fisher Junior Innovators Challenge qualifier.

Ava Shah: 4th place in Animal Sciences and Dian Fossey Animal Sciences Award, $50 award

Ben Zhao: 4th place in Earth and Environmental Sciences, 2nd place Rocky Mountain Association of Geologists Foundation Excellence in Earth Sciences Award, $200 award, NASA Earth System Science Award, Ricoh Sustainable Development Award and United States Metric Association Outstanding Achievement in the Use of the International System Award

April 26th was an excellent day for Summit historians! All twelve of the state competitors from Summit won an award at the competition and nine will attend the national competition in Washington DC in June (top two finishers in each category)

Here are the Summit results:

Molly Brown Legacy Award- Danielle Biegen and Lily Cross

Third Place Individual Website- Micah Solomon

Second Place Individual Performance- Lisa Gold

Second Place Paper- Darija Spasikj

First Place Group Performance- Ruth Sinay and Clara Bangaru

First Place Group Documentary- Blanche Li, Seoyool Lee, Stevie Zabow

First Place Group Website- Wil Apple and Cooper Mills

Did you know that CHSSA is now requiring student athletes to use a specific form for their physical in order to participate in school sports? If you are going to the pediatrician's this summer please bring in this Physical Form to be used for annual sports physicals.

Summit held it's annual March Madness basketball game, where the students play basketball and battle to the final game against the Summit All Star Staff and Teachers. The middle schoolers gave the teachers a great game, however the staff and teachers have continued their winning streak. Better luck next year to the middle schoolers!

Coach Pete Campbell at Fairview High School is the Varsity Girls Head Basketball Coach. He is introducing the Junior Knights Girls Basketball Camp from June 9th to the 11th. "My goal here is to further expand interest in the game of basketball, whether it leads them to play for Fairview or somewhere else. The game is growing again with the success of the recent years of college basketball and the WNBA".

Click HERE to sign up!

Dear 8th Grade Families,

As a reminder, all 8th-grade students will keep their district-issued 1:Web Chromebooks at the end of the school year. Per the parent agreement, these devices are now four years old and will become the personal property of the student and their family. Following is important information regarding Chromebook ownership.

1:Web Fees/Outstanding Balances

Please ensure that all outstanding Technology Fees (1:Web Fees) are paid. Check your Parent Portal in Infinite Campus to view any outstanding Chromebook balances.

IMPORTANT: Chromebook Security and Support

8th Grade Chromebooks will be deprovisioned at the end of May 2025 (after the last day of school.) This means Chromebooks will be removed from BVSD’s management system. Once a Chromebook is no longer managed or licensed by BVSD, several important changes will take place:

• ALL BVSD security technologies will be removed, including web filtering and system updates.

• Chromebooks will no longer connect to BVSD’s secure network.

• Deprovisioned Chromebooks cannot be used for state testing or some BVSD curriculum materials.

• These Chromebooks are four years old and may have wear and tear. Families should be aware that performance may decline over time.

• Content filtering and parental controls: BVSD filters or security protections will no longer be in place.

• Deprovisioned Chromebooks are no longer secured or supported by BVSD and should not be used at the high school level.

Recycling/Repurpose Program

In partnership with greenBVSD, we are committed to environmental sustainability and can either repurpose Chromebooks and use them in classrooms or responsibly recycle them at no cost. If you are interested in this program, see the following information for guidance:

• Label Chromebook: “8th Grade Device Return”.

• Please drop off your Chromebook at Summit Office by 5/23/25 no later than 1:00pm

Drop off 8:00am, pick up 11:45am at Summit Middle School

Students will take a bus to Bounce Empire in Lafayette

Students may bring a water bottle, snack or money to purchase food

The fee is $30 paid on Revtrak

Waiver Required!

Permission Form Required!

Drop off 8:30am, pick up 1:00pm at Summit Middle School

Students will take a bus to Main Event in Thornton

Students may bring a water bottle and white soled shoes for bowling

The fee is $30 paid on Revtrak

Permission Form Required!

Drop off 8:30am, pick up 1:00pm at Summit Middle School

Students will take a bus to Boondocks in Northglenn

Students may bring a water bottle, snack, or money to purchase food

The fee is $35 paid on Revtrak

Permission Form Required!

The National Parks Elective class journeyed to the South Rim Village of the Grand Canyon. During their time at the South Rim, they participated in a historical walking tour and enjoyed a private tour of the Kolb Studio. Additionally, they hiked the Bright Angel Trail and ascended Mary Colter's Desert View Watchtower. The itinerary also included a visit to Horseshoe Bend. Notably, the highlights of the trip encompassed thier exploration of Antelope Canyon and a float rafting excursion on the Colorado River, extending from Lee's Ferry upriver to Petroglyph Beach and returning.

Dear Summit Parents, Students, and Staff,

Hi! We're H.O.P.E. Club! H.O.P.E. stands for Help Our Planet Earth! This club offers a fun environment for students to learn about leadership and take action against the climate crisis.

We've observed that many cars keep their engines running while waiting to pick up children from school. Sitting in your car for an hour can use up to ½ gallon of gas, depending on the vehicle size, and releases nearly four pounds of carbon dioxide. This gas negatively impacts the planet and warms the atmosphere, which leads to devastating climate disasters. For instance, Hurricane Helene has blocked many roads, leaving our communities without resources.

Climate change is often viewed as a future concern, but we must address it now! Turning off your engine while waiting can significantly help save the planet. As students in the Summit community, we appreciate parents turning off their car engines when waiting at Tantra or the Hug-n-Go lane. It's spring, and the weather is beautiful! If it's cold, wear a jacket. If it's hot, roll down a window. If it's pleasant, consider a short walk around Tantra Park. Please take these actions for our community. Our planet thanks you!

Sincerely,

H.O.P.E. Club

Dear Summit Families,

Thank you for the response we have had so far to our Annual Fund campaign. We have raised just over $71,000 with 142 families participating. To those who have donated already, thank you so much for your contribution. The Annual Fund supports teacher bonuses, professional development, educational tools, student activities, community enrichment, and campus improvements.

If you haven’t contributed this school year, there is still time to donate and help us close the gap to reach our goal of $100,000. You can donate HERE or send a check to Summit, made payable to Supporters of Summit. The recommended donation is $350 per student. Our goal is 100% participation from our parents.

Double the impact of your donation!

Many companies sponsor matching gift programs that increase the impact of their employee’s donations. Summit is a non-profit 501c3 organization that supports Summit Middle School. SOS contributions are tax-deductible. (Tax ID 84-1487925)

King Soopers Loyalty Card

Another way you can support our school is by linking your King Soopers loyalty card to Summit. Over the years, Summit has received thousands of dollars from King Soopers through the Community Reward Program.

Below are the directions to link your card:

1. Click on King Soopers rewards program

2. Scroll down to #2 “Link your card to an organization”

3. Log in to your account

4. Choose “Supporters of Summit”

Thank you to all of our donors! Here is a link to those who have donated through 4/21/25.

Yearbooks will be available for pickup on Wednesday, May 22nd, at 7:45 AM. If you did not purchase a yearbook, there will be some available for $25 on a first-come, first-served basis.