It’s hard to believe that school starts in just 2 weeks! Where has the summer gone? Specializing in custom homes in Northern El Paso, Elbert, and Douglas Counties, we’ve got hundreds of Jayden Homes families heading back to some of the finest schools in the nation, which has us thinking about what comes first: finding your new home in the Pikes Peak Region or picking your school district?
Whether you have children or not, researching school districts is a crucial step when buying a new home. If you’re in the market for a new home, researching local school districts could make all the difference for your family.
A good school district equals a good neighborhood.
A good school district equals a stable home value.
A good school district equals a higher selling price.
A good school district equals the best education for kids.
Building custom homes primarily in Academy School District 20 and Lewis Palmer School District 38, real estate experts all agree that school districts and home buying decisions go hand in hand!
SCHOOL YEAR SUCCESS IDEAS | At Jayden Homes, we’re big fans of doing it right the first time! So we asked our team (and their kids) for their best ideas for kicking off this school year with a great start.
1. Have fun shopping for a new outfit, backpack, and school supplies.
2. Stay ahead as long as you can.
3. Create a routine and try to stick with it, including a school year sleep schedule.
4. Create a distraction-free study space.
5. Keep track of all deadlines – homework, test dates, big projects, important events, and college applications, to name a few.
6. Plan for breaks during homework sessions. Great snacks are always appreciated!
7. Stay engaged in the school day and get involved.
8. Don’t be afraid of asking for help.
9. Make time for socializing every day. School is always better with a friend or two.
10. If you’re new to an area or a school, practice walking to school, opening your locker, and finding your way around.
HEALTHY IDEAS FOR BACK TO SCHOOL LUNCHES AND AFTERNOON SNACKS | Are you wondering what to pack in your kid’s school lunchbox? Whether you are packing a lunch for your kid’s first day of school or looking for inspiration to switch up the same lunch that your kid tends to get bored of, here are over 30 of our favorite school lunch ideas that are easy, healthy, and kid-friendly. Click here for school lunch recipes, which include everything from sandwiches and wraps, to bread and cheese, to crackers with dip, pasta, and more.
QUICK IDEAS FOR LAST MINUTE SUMMER TIME FUN | The final two weeks of summer are sure to be filled with many must do activities, from back to school shopping to back to school nights. Before you get sucked into the school night routines of homework, extracurricular activities, and busy school night dinners, plan some last minute family fun in your own backyard.
1. The Cheyenne Mountain Zoo offers a variety of weekday and weekend activities, from Wild Photography sessions to dog day activities to end of summer celebration nights.
2. Hike the Garden of the Gods, Barr Trail, or Seven Falls with your favorite school lunch at a picnic.
3. Take the train to the top of Pikes Peak for one of the best donuts on the planet.
4. Plan a rafting trip with the entire family.
5. Tour the Cliff Dwellings or Cave of the Winds, just west of Manitou Springs on Hwy. 24.
6. Spend a few days playing at the Great Wolf Lodge or at the Broadmoor Hotel.
7. Celebrate Christmas in August with a trip to the North Pole.
However you’re spending your last few weeks of summer freedom, Jayden Homes, a Colorado Springs Custom Homebuilder, hopes it’s spent building new memories and having the perfect time in the Pikes Peak Region!
Celebrating over three decades in Colorado Springs, second-generation Jayden Homes, wishes you and your family a happy summer. A quality conscious Colorado Springs custom home builder with an emphasis on establishing a close working partnership with our clients, Jayden Homes builds award-winning homes (and award-winning relationships) in El Paso, Elbert, and Douglas counties. Active members of the Housing and Building Association and the recipient of numerous Parade of Homes Industry Awards of Excellence and People’s Choice Awards, Jayden Homes believes that communication and education are the keys to a successful home building relationship with our clients. From selection of your homesite to placement of your home to design and construction, Jayden Homes will walk hand-in-hand with you to provide you with a home worthy of our mantra, “New Memories Coming Soon!”
