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We are looking forward to having our students back on campus next week. This week our teachers are in training and prepping mode and there’s an exciting buzz in the air as they anticipate their new students.
We’re holding our first Annual Welcome to Kindergarten on August 12th from 5:30-6:30. Parents can help their student drop off their supplies in the classroom and meet their teacher. Students will remain with their teachers for some exciting get-to-know-you activities while parents attend a session with the administrators in the gym. To finish out the night, parents will join their students in the classroom for class specific information. We’re so excited for our newest students to join us at Summit Academy!
Please save August 14th from 5:30-6:30 for Back to School Night and Supply Drop. Students and parents will be able to meet their teacher and drop off their school supplies. We will kick off the evening with a New-To-Summit Parent Information session from 5:00-5:30. This session will give helpful information to families who are new to our community. You can find the Supply Wish List by clicking on this link: Grade Level Supply Lists.
I want to remind everyone that during those first 2 weeks of school, loading will take much longer than usual. Please plan for this so that it doesn’t become overly stressful. Once the students, parents and staff are back in the swing of things loading usually takes 25 minutes from start to finish. We begin afternoon loading at 3:00 and finish by 3:30. Driving through the loading lanes is the safest way for students to meet up with their parents. If you choose to have your student walk to the park, please understand that we will walk your student safely across the entrance and exit of our property, but you will need to be responsible for them after that. There is no school supervision at the park.
For the first 2 weeks of school parents will be able to enter the school, without checking in at the office to walk their students to class. Starting September 7th, after labor day, we will kindly ask that all adults check in at the office before entering the school from 7:45 AM to 4:00 PM. Please remember to bring your driver's license if you plan to enter the school beyond the office. I truly appreciate your support with this safety measure, as it helps ensure our school remains a safe and happy place for all our students.
Each year, as part of the Utah State Legislative process, Summit Academy receives Teacher and Student Success Act (TSSA) funding to support student learning and teacher effectiveness.
There are very specific ways this money can be used, and several ways in which it cannot. Our primary use for this money in past years has been to increase the number of teachers and paraprofessionals in the classroom. It is essential that we receive feedback from a diverse stakeholder group on our TSSP plan and framework. Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts and perspectives. Your responses will help guide priorities for the coming year. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdpAEr_bxrgc0Jpg9mPxUd0NtvvVc92Z1RHhbPfE3J2hCC8KQ/viewform?usp=dialogBison Strong!
August 11 All Grades Homeroom Teacher Assignments available on Aspire through your parent account.
🌐Aspire: https://summit.usoe-dcs.org/Login.aspx
August 12 Welcome to Kindergarten Night - 5:30-6:30pm- see message below for more informaiton
August 14 Support Services Meet & Greet 3-4pm- See message below for more information
Grades 1-6 - Back-to-School Night & Supply Drop - 5:30-6:30pm
August 18 🎉First Day of School- Grades 1-6
August 18-20 Kindergarten Assesment Week- be sure to sign up with your student's teacher. 📌Check your email for scheduling link
August 21 🎉Kindergarten First Day of School
Families who use our intercampus shuttle service should review the new shuttle schedule for the upcoming school year. Morning and afternoon shuttle times have changed, and there will be no afternoon shuttle service on Fridays. Please note: MSA afterschool program students will be picked up on Fridays at 1:30pm at the Bluffdale campus and be transported to the Independence campus.
A signed shuttle rider agreement is required for all students who will be riding the afternoon shuttle to one of our other campuses. This includes any students enrolled in the Afterschool Program with My Summit Adventures. Forms will be available to pick up & sign during back to school night.
Our LEA is working diligently to get another bus so the times may change. We will continue to keep our families updated on this matter.
How do I find out which class I am in?
Parents may be able to view their students' assigned homeroom teacher by logging into your parent account on Aspire -
🌐Aspire: https://summit.usoe-dcs.org/Login.aspx .
❓ Don’t have a Parent Account? Click Here for instructions on how to create one. Contact the front office if you need assistance finding your students SIS (student ID) number, parent account username or to reset your password.
We are excited to welcome our incoming kindergarten students and their families to a special one-night event just for our newest learners. Please note: This event will take the place of Back-to-School Night for kindergarten families.
This evening is designed for incoming kindergarten students and their parent/guardian only to help your child feel comfortable and excited about starting school. During your visit, you will have the opportunity to meet your child’s kindergarten teacher, visit and explore their classroom, drop off school supplies and start building connections for a great year ahead!
Join us on August 14 from 5:30–6:30 PM for our Back-to-School Night & Supply Drop!
This is a great opportunity to meet your teacher and bring your school supplies to drop off, making the first day of school a little less stressful for everyone!
You can find the school supply wish list on our website or by clicking the Supply List link in the Student Information section.
⭐New to Summit? We’ll start the evening with a New-to-Summit Parent Orientation from 5:00–5:30 PM in the gym.
Elementary students with Special Education services or 504’s and their parents are invited to a Support Services Meet and Greet on Friday, August 14th from 3:00-4:00 pm. We will meet in the library. There will be a brief joint meeting and introductions. Students will then divide up by grade for a brief tour of the school and say “hello” to teachers. If you have questions, please contact Jody Jonas at jody.jonas@summitacademyschools.org
📌Please note: This is NOT a time to spend a lengthy amount of time with the Special Education teacher(s) and general education teacher(s) as they are working to prepare for the upcoming school year. If you have specific questions or concerns, please contact your students' individual teacher to set up an appointment. We are excited for a GREAT 2026-27 school year!
A carpool ID visor tag is assigned to all families at our campus and is used during loading at the end of the day in our carpool lanes. Without this visor tag, we are unable to call your student for end of day dismissal. If you do not have your carpool ID visor tag, you will be asked to park and check in at the office with a proper id so we may release your student to you. All families are required to have a carpool visor tag for the loading lanes during school dismissal. Your new visor cards will be available to pick up on during Back to School Night or at the office the week before school begins.
Dismissal will be performed in 3 easy steps:
1. While in the carpool lanes, a school staff member enters the family ID numbers from the new visor card.
2. This triggers the corresponding student names to show on the screen in their classroom directing them to their colored zone on the curb.
3. Students proceed to their vehicle in the colored zone and depart.
For families who want to carpool with other families , contact the office to register for a group carpool number.
All incoming kindergarten students will need to schedule a time for their Kindergarten Assessment.
Please note kindergarten students will not attend regular classes on these assessment dates, as no standard instruction will take place during testing. If you schedule with the incorrect teacher, your appointment will be cancelled.
Sign up with your students HOMEROOM teacher below:We are excited to announce that our new school spirit wear store is now available through Bell Photography! Families can conveniently browse and order new spirit wear items online anytime.
For those interested in previous years’ spirit shirts, we still have a limited selection available for purchase in the school office at a discounted price. Sizes and quantities are limited, so be sure to stop by before they're gone!
🪅Mark your calendar, Fall Fiesta is happening the evening of September 18th!
This is a high-energy, carnival-style celebration brings our students, families, and community together for a night of fun, games, and school spirit, all while supporting our biggest fundraiser of the year.
Our amazing SPO parents are busy planning an unforgettable event packed with excitement. Be sure to keep an eye out for the Bison Update in September for all the details, including how you can get involved and when wristbands will be available.
Let’s make this year’s Fall Fiesta bigger, brighter, and more fun than ever—we can’t wait to celebrate with you!
Help support Summit Academy's Fall Fiesta! We're looking for donations for our Silent Auction, such as gift cards, baskets, experiences, services, or other fun items.
If you have an item or service you would like to Donate, please complete this form: https://tinyurl.com/FallFiestaDonation
Free and Reduced Lunch Applications are now available by applying through your parent account in Aspire. Breakfast is available from 7:40 AM to 8:10 AM. Due to the rising costs of food, our lunch and breakfast costs have gone slightly up.
Breakfast costs are as follows:
Lunch costs are as follows:
Lunch & Breakfast menus are available on our website. Families are always welcome to bring lunch from home.
To avoid long lines in the office, or the possibility of students losing money meant for lunch, we strongly suggest that parents make lunch payments online.
Online Payments for school lunch are through our Secure Instant Payments and may be used with Credit/Debit/ACH withdraw using this link.
https://secureinstantpayments.com/sip/cart/event.php?EID=2407
Cash or check payments can be made in the front office. Be sure to include your Students Name and SIS# on all check memos.
*Please note teachers are not allowed to take any payments in classrooms*
The Rise to the Summit Award is a great way for students to challenge themselves, build confidence, and grow along the way. It encourages them to step outside their comfort zones, stick with their goals, and see what they can accomplish through effort and determination. As they work toward the award, they also build important skills like problem-solving, organization, and independent learning—all of which help them succeed in school and beyond. It’s also fun and meaningful way for parents to support their child and celebrate their progress. You can find more information about the program on our webpage. Rise to the Summit 2026
We are collecting gently used school uniforms to support families who may be in need. If your child has outgrown any uniform items, we would greatly appreciate your donation.
Please ensure that all donated uniforms are clean and free of holes or significant wear. We would like all donations to the school by Tuesday, August 11 so we can have them ready and available during Back-to-School Night where families can browse and take items they may need.
Don’t miss out on school communication! Be prepared to start seeing our Bison Update emails each Tuesday of the week beginning in August to help you stay up to date on the schools current events happening. We ask that you please add: @summitcademyschools.org, @usoe-dcs.org and @onecallnow.com to your email safe senders list so you don’t miss out on our weekly updates, teacher communication, attendance, and emergency notifications.
All weekly updates will be sent from @onecallnow.com.
📩 Missed or can’t find our email? Our weekly updates are always available on our website. If you have any questions, please contact the front office at 801-254-9488.
All Kindergarten through 6th Grade students must have all immunizations complete and updated prior to the first day of school on August 18. Click here for the Utah School Immunization rules and requirements.
Immunization deficiancy notices have been emailed and mailed to all students with missing immunizations. If you have received an updated Immunization or exemption certificate for your student, please email them to bluffdaleoffice@2summit.org
Medication cannot be given at school without a completed Medication Authorization Form on file signed by both parent and healthcare provider. These must be dated after July 1,2026 to apply for the 2026-2027 school year.
All medication must be provided to the school in their original labeled container. This requirement applies to both prescription and over the counter medications.
Medical Authorization Forms
Student-Carried Medication
For safety purposes:
If you have any questions or need assistance with the medication forms, please contact the office bluffdaleoffice@2summit.org
Smith's Food & Drug Rewards
Did you know, Smith's Food & Drug donates .5% of every eligible purchase made by our Summit Academy Bluffdale families to our school by linking your rewards card to us? The more you shop with Smith’s Food & Drug, the more money our school will earn! Please consider linking your rewards card to us by signing into your Smith’s rewards account today. https://www.smithsfoodanddrug.com/account/create/
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Looking for a great way to advertise your company and help support our school?
Summit Academy Bluffdale is currently looking for corporate sponsors who want to support our school. In exchange for your donation, Summit Academy can offer your business advertising during sporting events including rentals from outside entities as well as on our website and in our Weekly school newsletter. Click Here to view our principal letter.
If you are interested; please email bluffdaleoffice@2summit.org
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