Cub Update

This Week
Good luck to our cross country athletes competing at the state meet this Thursday at 5:30 p.m. We are incredibly proud of this accomplishment. Cross country athletes must qualify to compete at state, and our team earned that opportunity through their hard work and dedication.

We would also like to recognize our soccer and volleyball teams who are also in playoffs. We are proud of all of our student-athletes in cross country, soccer, and volleyball. Beyond the results on the scoreboard, these students worked hard at coming together as a team.

HOSA Leadership Conference is tomorrow, October 7.

The Wizard of Oz auditions are underway and continue through Friday, October 9. Students in grades 6-8 are invited to audition. Audition packets are available in the Performing Arts room, or families may contact julie.fox@summitacademyschools.org for more information.

Join us for the Shakespeare Showcase for parents on Wednesday, October 7, at 7:00 p.m. in the Independence Auxiliary Gym.

Girls Basketball Tryouts will be held October 7-8 from 3:30-5:00 p.m. Girls in grades 6-8 are encouraged to try out. Attendance is required both days. If special arrangements are needed, please contact Mr. Bjazevich before tryouts begin. His email is tyson.bjazevich@summitacademyschools.org.  Athletes should bring a water bottle and a basketball if they have one.

SPO & Title I Meeting
Our October SPO & Title I Meeting will be held on Friday, October 9, at 9:00 a.m. We will talk about parent involvement and Title I funding. We will also review recent activities and discuss upcoming events, including Red Ribbon Week and Brighten the World.

Get Involved with SPO Events

We are continuing to organize committees for activities throughout the school year and would love your help. Each event already has a coordinator in place, and volunteers will be contacted when planning begins.

Volunteer Sign-Up: https://forms.office.com/r/mEYeqxu8k0

Upcoming Dates & Events
October 12 - 1st Grade Field Trip to Red Butte Garden 
October 12 - Girls Basketball Parent Meeting, 3:30 p.m. 
October 13 - End of quarter
October 13 - Early Release. 1:10p.m.
October 14-16 - Fall Break 
October 19 - Teacher Professional Development Day (no school for students) 
October 20 - Picture Retakes (K-8 students who missed picture day or would like retakes)     
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October 26-30 - Red Ribbon Week 
October 27 - Community Trunk or Treat at Day Ranch Park, 5:30-7:00 p.m. 
October 28 - Junior High Honor Roll Breakfast 
October 29 - 6th Grade Temples & Tombs Program, 10:45 a.m. 
October 30 - Halloween Parade, 10:00 a.m. (weather permitting), followed by class parties     Please remember: no masks or look alike weapons. 
October 30 - Junior High Halloween Dance, 6:00-8:00 p.m.

For additional school dates, athletic schedules, and extracurricular activities, please visit the Cub Update:
https://www.summitacademyschools.org/independence/cub-update

Lunch Account Reminder
We continue to see many students receiving alternate lunches due to negative account balances. Families are encouraged to pay outstanding balances through their Aspire parent account or apply for free/reduced-price meals. Applications are available online and in the school office.

Junior High Fees
Junior high fees have been posted to student Aspire accounts. Payments may be made online at the following:

https://www.summitacademyschools.org/independence/payments

If you need assistance with payments, please contact the school office.

Thank you for your daily involvement! Have a wonderful week.

Mrs. Cutler, principal