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
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 $25.. Click here to register.
JA Foundation
6th Annual Holiday Care Packages – Help Make the Season Brighter!
Our Holiday Care Packages are back, and we need your help to support JA & Summit families this season! Donations will be accepted November 17 – December 8.
Here’s how you can help:
Preview the full needs list here (view only)
Sign up to donate gifts, gift cards, essential items, or support a full family: Sign-Up Genius
Prefer to give monetarily? Donate to the Community Cares Fund here
Drop donations at the front office of the following campuses: JA Elementary, JA Secondary, JA Coal Creek Canyon and Summit Westminster (Summit South families: email Tiffany Flores to coordinate a pickup.).
Thank you for helping spread kindness and holiday cheer! Your generosity truly makes a difference. Questions? Reach out to Tiffany Flores or visit our Community Cares page. Please offer patience and grace as we navigate this new system for the program.
PTO
The Holiday Shop is Coming! The Class of 2033 is partnering with Fun Services to bring back this fun, in-person shopping experience. Students can shop “in secret” for family and friends after school December 2–4 in the Commons. A preview of gifts is available online and in the display case by the library. Students must be accompanied by an adult and should bring cash/checks (preferred) or a card. No online sales.
Store Hours:
Tue, Dec 2: 3:00–6:30
Wed & Thurs, Dec 3-4: 3:00–5:30
That's a Wrap: Volunteers Needed! As a service to our wonderful JA Elementary Teachers & Staff, we will once again be offering That's a Wrap on December 10th & 11th. This holiday gift wrapping service is a HUGE hit with so many teachers and staff, and we are looking for volunteers to sign up for a shift to help wrap holiday gifts, donate tape bows and supplies. If you love wrapping gifts and would like the chance to bring joy to others with this simple task, please choose a shift (or two) and join in on the fun!
Spirit Wear Sale—Happening Now! Stock up on JA spirit wear just in time for the holidays! Our sale is open now through December 10th, with a variety of apparel and gift items for students and families. Don’t miss your chance to show your JA pride and grab some great gear before the deadline!
Save the Dates
PTO Budget interest survey to membership - 11/22/25
Holiday Shop - Dec. 2nd, 3rd and 4th.
No General PTO meeting in December
Don't forget to log Your Volunteer Hours HERE