School News
Open Enrollment - December 2, 2025 - January 9, 2026 - This is for families not currently enrolled at JA, or if you have an incoming preschool or kindergarten student for the 2026-2027 school year you must submit an application. Applications must be submitted in EnrollJeffco beginning December 2. Please share this information with neighbors, family and friends that may be interested in attending JA. You do not need to submit an application for students currently attending JA. 6th grade students will automatically be enrolled at JA Secondary.
Calendar
Tuesday, November 18 - JA Board meeting at 6:00 p.m. Summit Westminster and via Zoom
Thanksgiving Break - November 24 - 28 - No school
Wednesday December 3 - Late Start - School starts at 10:00 a.m.
Thursday, December 4 - 3rd grade music program at 6:30 in the big gym*
Thursday, December 11 - 6th grade music program at 6:30 in the big gym*
Tuesday, December 16 - 4th - 6th grade band performance at 6:30 p.m.*
*If you or someone in your party needs special seating due to a disability, please contact Shelly Cohen at 720-728-6162.
JA Secondary School
The National Honor Society at JA Secondary is hosting a Kids Craft Night on December 10th from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the secondary school (11251 Reed Way). This will be an evening of creativity and fun! Kids will enjoy hands-on holiday crafts, snacks, and take-home art projects. All materials provided, just bring your imagination! Cost is $20 if you register by November 1st ($25 after November 1). Click here to register.
JA Foundation
Mountainview Food Pantry & Food Drive - We’re excited to partner with Mountainview Church (site of our recently purchased building) to offer a monthly Food Pantry, open to all JA and Summit families that may be facing hardship — no ID or zip code required. First Saturday of each month at 10 a.m. (The next pantry is this Saturday, November 1.)
To help keep the pantry stocked, our Community Food Drive runs November 3–December 19. Drop off shelf-stable items in the JA Elementary front office, or donate online to Community Cares. Grocery gift cards (marked “Community Cares”) can also be left at any front desk to support families in need. Families needing delivery or pickup support may contact Tiffany Flores directly.
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 LINKED ON THE COMMUNITY CARES PAGE 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!)
PTO
Mileage Club: Volunteers needed for the last 2 days of the season. Tuesday and Thursday next week, 11am-12:45pm out on the track. Younger siblings are welcome! Learn more and sign up here.
Save the Dates
End of November Membership Survey
Next PTO Meeting - January 7, 2026 - Budget Amendment Discussion/Vote
Don't forget to log Your Volunteer Hours HERE