A letter from the Head of School: 

Costa Rica Potluck Success!

A HUGE shout out to everyone who helped make the Costa Rica Pot Luck a success! We raised over $150, and the food was absolutely delicious! Thank you all for your continued support!

Division III Rafting Trip Documents

Scholarship Opportunities

Summit School District Announcements

Summit Middle School

Summit High School

Community Events

SAGE SPECIAL SPEAKERS

SAGE SPECIAL SPEAKER – DR. JULIA WATSON (GIFTED EDUCATION REGIONAL COACH (GERC))

WHO: Parents, Educators, Community Members
WHAT: A GERC talk which will focus on latest trends in Colorado and legislative updates.  Also, find out about the local GT updates from our SSD GT Staff.
WHY:  Be informed and armed with information that can help advocate for your student.

WHEN:  WEDNESDAY, MAY 11, 2016; 6-8PM

WHERE:  County Commons, Frisco, CO

COST:  FREE; Dinner will be served (Baked potato bar)

MORE INFO: Lisa Webster, fotoheone@hotmail.com , 970-547-4697

SAGE SPECIAL SPEAKER – JENNY HECHT (KARUNA HEALING, LICENSED CLINICAL SOCIAL WORKER)

WHO:  Students, Parents, Educators, Community Members
WHAT: At the root of many of the emotional struggles of our gifted youth is a lack of effective distress tolerance skills.  Over the last ten years, students need for external input and validation is increasing and this issue has had a direct impact on our ability to self soothe and understand how to balance our nervous systems.  This event focuses on teaching techniques and strategies for managing stress associated with the rapid onset of technological growth and living in our fast-paced, ever-changing society.  
WHY:  Be informed and armed with information that can help your student deal with stress. AND if you loved Seth Perler’s presentation, you’ll love Jenny’s!!!

WHEN:  TUESDAY, OCT 4, 2016; 6-8PM; Event Brite invite to follow...

WHERE:  County Commons, Frisco, CO

COST:  FREE; Dinner will be served (TBD)

MORE INFO: www.jennyhecht.com; Lisa Webster,fotoheone@hotmail.com , 970-547-4697

UPCOMING STUDENT PROGRAMS

INSTITUTE OF EDUCATIONAL ADVANCEMENT (IEA)EXTERNSHIP

WHO: 9^th, 10^th, or 11^th grade and must be under the age of 18 for the duration of the program

WHAT: IEA’s Externships Providing Leadership Opportunities in Research and Education (EXPLORE) Program is a unique opportunity for high-potential secondary students to learn about working in a variety of professional settings. Externs advance their skills through the pursuit of knowledge, involvement in research, and exposure to learning experiences. Each participant grows intellectually and personally, while making pertinent and lasting connections with their mentors and peers.

WHY: A real world experience that can take you as far as your talent!

WHERE: Los Angeles, California

WHEN: Session 1: Monday, June 13-Friday June 24; Session 2:Monday, June 27- Friday, July 8 (with July 4th off); Session 3: Monday, July 11-Friday, July 22; APPLICATION DEADLINE: APR 22 2016)
COST: $650/session

MORE INFO:

• No IEA-sponsored lodging is available so if you have family/friends in the area and are interested, now may be the time to call in that favor or make a visit

• http://educationaladvancement.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/2016-EXPLORE-Application_Fillable.pdf

• http://educationaladvancement.org/programs/iea-explore/explore-specifics/  

• http://educationaladvancement.org/programs/iea-explore/explore-sites-mentors/

• http://educationaladvancement.org/programs/iea-explore/explore-faqs/

GOOGLE SCIENCE FAIR

WHO: Students, ages 13-18

WHAT:  Science is about observing and experimenting. Google is encouraging all interested parties to explore unanswered questions, which people have always been curious about, and in the process learning and always trying again. Google is looking for “something imaginative, or maybe even unimaginable”. Nonetheless, it has to be something that might just change the world.  Students from around the world can submit projects online across all scientific fields, from biology to computer science to anthropology and everything in between.

WHY: Your student may have the next “HUGE” idea for the world!

WHEN:  SUBMITTALS ACCEPTED:  NOW THROUGH MAY 17 2016

COST:  FREE

PRIZE:  Includes substantial monetary and product prizes from Virgin Galactic, National Geographic, Scientific American, Lego Education and Google.

MORE INFO: googlesciencefair.com; https://www.googlesciencefair.com/en/participants; https://storage.googleapis.com/gsf_public/downloads/en/howto_poster_2016.pdf?v=7da249cd1e0fb455c34a9f95930bd44d;https://www.googlesciencefair.com/en/teachers-mentors;https://www.googlesciencefair.com/en/participants/faqs; Google Science Fair Help Forum (answer other questions).   

CAGT DISTINGUISHED STUDENT AWARD SCHOLARSHIPS

WHO: Students ages 7 yrs and up

WHAT:  This awards program is designed to recognize students with distinguished achievement in academics, leadership, or the arts via self nomination, parent nomination or teacher nomination

WHY: Opportunity for $500 cash reward (Junior, Senior) or $500 grant (Master)

WHEN:  APPLICATION DEADLINE:  MAY 31 2016; SELECTION PROCESS COMPLETION:  Sep 1 2015

WHERE:  In front of your computer

COST:  FREE

MORE INFO:  http://www.cvent.com/events/co-distinguished-student-awards-2016/event-summary-29e216ba33214530ab60629a07f51884.aspx  

All of the following items must be submitted for the student to be considered:

        1. Fully completed Student Selection Form

        2. Student composition that addresses the candidate's achievements and aspirations (maximum 750 words).

        3. Letter(s) of recommendation.

        4. Current photo of the student (no photocopies - school photo preferable).

        5. A signed release form completed by a parent or guardian.

BOETTCHER FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP

WHO: 12^th Grade Students

WHAT:  This highly competitive scholarship is awarded to 40 students continuing onto higher education within the State of Colorado

WHY: Full ride to Colorado College/University of Choice

APPLICATION DEADLINE:  NO LATER THAN 11:59PM ON NOV 1 OF SENIOR YEAR – Applicant MUST work with SHS counselor to access online application in Sep 2016

MORE INFO:  Tiffany Anderson, tiffany@boettcherfoundation.org  or303.285.6209; http://boettcherfoundation.org/colorado-scholarships/;  http://boettcherfoundation.org/scholarship-faqs-and-resources/

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