Kodiak ROAR, July 23, 2020
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Rehearsal is underway for
Fiddler on the Roof, a unique Upper School outdoor performance! Shows are
Friday, July 31, and Saturday, August 1, at 7:30 p.m. on the Trianon Terrace. Bring your own blanket or lawn chair for this socially-distanced sunset theatre experience. Families will need to RSVP. More details to follow.
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Virtual Town Hall Meeting
Friday, July 24, 2020
1:00 p.m.
We acknowledge the burden felt by families during this complex and emotional time and look forward to bringing you together on
Friday, July 24, 2020, at 1:00 p.m. for a special Town Hall meeting to share more about our plans for the fall and the frameworks by which will determine in-person classes or triggers that will put us in e-Learning. This Google Meet will be recorded for those who can not attend.
Head of School Tambi Tyler sent an update last week about school planning regarding COVID-19:
"We are optimistically planning a return to campus for in-person learning, of course modifying programs and services as necessary to keep each other safe and healthy. There are known and unknown risks in navigating these uncertain times, but safeguards are being adopted and implemented to elevate our chances of being together."
Click here to read her full message.
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Meet & Greets with Tambi Tyler
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We've been enjoying welcoming families to campus this month for socially-distanced Meet & Greets with Head of School Tambi Tyler to celebrate the CSS Community.
The last in the series of these events is Wednesday, July 29, for Upper School parents from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. Just a few slots remain for this adult-only Meet & Greet!
Click here to RSVP.
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Honoring Sandra Bray's 25-Year Impact on the Theatre Program at CSS
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A standing ovation is deserved! Ms. Sandra Bray is directing her final theatre performance after 25 years of dedicated service to CSS. A global pandemic tried to stand in the way of the spring musical, Fiddler on the Roof, but she refused to accept that the theatre would remain dark. She got to work on an alternate plan as she firmly believed "the show must go on." Her intricate plan for an outdoor performance was the result of her perseverance and farm-bred work ethic. Bray outlined socially-distanced rehearsals for the cast and crew and a flurry of activity on the Terrace is making way for built sets, costumes, sound, and lighting. She epitomizes a tough-as-nails attitude and she goes the extra mile for students to experience all that the craft has to offer. In return, her students shine and achieve levels only she imagined were possible.
This spring students dedicated the yearbook in her honor and named Ms. Bray as the recipient of the Mary Wicks Award. In 2001, she earned the Sarah Hoiles Outstanding Faculty award only to follow it up ten years later in 2011 with the E.E. Ford Excellence in Teaching Award.
After writing and directing countless Children's School Dessert Theatre performances, Middle School theatre, Revues, and Upper School plays and musicals, we call upon you to share your memories of Ms. Bray. A collection of messages, photos, anecdotes, quotes, and memories will be compiled as a book and a few entries will be read at her final performance.
Shhhh, it's a SURPRISE!!! Ms. Bray is not on social media and we have hidden this email from her so we can consider this a safe space to reach out to alums, colleagues, thespians, casts, crews, and orchestras who have been influenced by this incredible woman.
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You asked. We answered! The Spirit Store now has custom masks and field gaitors specifically designed for Kodiaks to stay safe while pursuing learning and adventure. Available in youth and adult sizes; while supplies last.
Place your order here by August 9, along with warm-ups, hoodies, jackets, joggers, performance gear, hats, and duffles. Orders will be processed in the 2-3 weeks following the deadline.
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Faces of CSS: Learn About Our Faculty & Staff
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Katrina Tijerina, College Counseling
What would people be surprised to learn about you? I play the flute semi-professionally.
What draws you to working with children/college counseling? I love helping students realize their dreams and their passions.
What is one thing you enjoy about CSS? I love how welcoming the community is and that people genuinely care about one another.
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Anne Hatch, Middle & Upper School English
What did you want to be growing up? I wanted to be a female version of James Herriot, the British veterinary surgeon who wrote about the different people and animals he encountered. His stories made me laugh and cry. I thought I would enjoy helping animals and writing books about them ... until I had to pith a frog and eviscerate a cockroach in a college biology class.
What draws you to working with students?
I love the energy, creativity, and honesty of students. Helping them discover their own voice and opinions brings me joy and hope for our future. Children maintain an optimism, openness, and curiosity that we sometimes lose as adults.
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Dawn Rainbowstar, PreKindergarten
What is one thing you've learned from students? To be present and live in the moment, to laugh uproariously and to cry when we need to. That it's okay to have all of the feelings, express them, get a hug, and move on to the next amazing thing! Kids are so resilient in that way!
What draws you to working with students? I love my students' thirst for experiences and how their faces light up when they realize the knowledge they have gained! I am honored to be a part of those moments and proud of the small part I play in getting them there.
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College Counseling Webinars
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Calling all seniors! Are you taking advantage of virtual events in this new era of the college search? Tune into this
upcoming webinar series being hosted by colleges or connect with our College Counselor for additional resources.
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Action Required: Medical Forms for 2020-2021
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The COVID-19 pandemic has changed many things, but one thing remains the same: students need medical check-ups and immunizations. Don’t delay scheduling your child’s annual physical with your doctor. We strongly recommend that students and employees are up-to-date on all recommended vaccines and receive flu vaccines in the fall. Vaccines help reduce both an individual's risk of contracting certain diseases and an individual's likelihood of infecting others.
A student's physical is valid for 365 days from the date it was done. Emails were sent June 15 and 16, 2020, to notify parents when their child's physical expires. If you can't locate that email, please contact Ann Runte at
arunte@css.org.
Please take the below form/s to your child's appointment:
All updated and current medical forms must be received in the infirmary in order for your student to attend sports practices, orientations, any campus-sponsored events, and the first day of school.
Forms are due by August 17, 2020. However, if your child is participating in fall athletics, the forms are due by August 10, 2020.
Additional medical forms - ie. diabetes, asthma, severe allergy and epipen care plans - are available on
the Infirmary page.
Please scan and email all updated medical forms to
arunte@css.org. Forms may also be mailed to: Ann Runte, 21 Broadmoor Avenue, Colorado Springs, CO 80906.
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Action Required: Updating Family Demographics & Permissions
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Families are required to update Family Demographic Web forms and 2020-2021 Permissions and Acknowledgements. These items include critical information such as contact information, emergency contacts, media releases and permissions to fully participate in school. This information will be utilized to compile the student directory, rosters, seminar prep, and used in emergency situations.
All forms must be updated. Students may not participate in fall sports conditioning or practices or return to campus for the start of orientation or the first day of school without these updates.
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As a result of COVID-19, CSS applied for and was subsequently funded with a Payroll Protection Plan (PPP) loan through the CARES Act. We're proud to put these dollars to work for our school. As a result of this loan/grant, CSS is a Federal Funds Recipient for the next several weeks. Members of the CSS administration have participated in several training sessions on Title IX (and Section 504, Title VI, and the Age Discrimination Act among other pieces of relevant Federal legislation), which apply to us as temporary federal funds recipients.
Read the full notice here.
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Summer Reading, Textbook & Classroom Materials List
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Kodiaks have been immersing themselves in their summer reading! These required readings reinforce language art skills, among other benefits, during the summer.
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Parents Association Upper School Book Sale
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The rescheduled Upper School Book Sale is set for
Wednesday, July 29, from 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. at the Trianon. Social distancing guidelines will be followed, and no more than 10 students will be allowed in at a time.
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Upper School Summer Athletic Workouts Throughout July
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Voluntary preseason summer workouts for Upper School Kodiak athletes runs through the end of July. With restrictions in place, athletes may participate in weightlifting, volleyball, basketball, and soccer workouts. We are continuing to implement updated guidelines from state officials and the Colorado High School Activities Association (CHSAA), and these will be strictly enforced during workouts. Read more at
csskodiaks.com.
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Muse of Fire Features Creative Work by Upper School Students
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Muse of Fire, the literary magazine for The Colorado Springs School, features poetry, personal essays, artwork, and more by Upper School students.
Sit back and enjoy their creativity in the most recent issue!
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Submit Student Achievements & Photos
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Parents, teachers, and students are encouraged to submit nominations and digital photos of student achievements to Anslee Wolfe, Communications and Marketing Manager, at
awolfe@css.org. These extracurricular achievements make us a well-rounded school and highlight the many unique talents and passions of our student body. A diverse selection of achievements is highlighted in ROAR and shared on social media. We also welcome alumni achievements!
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2020-2021 Major Dates Calendar
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We have invested a great deal of time and energy into preserving the integrity of our schedule with a particular focus on building school culture throughout the year. It is important that we do not jump to any conclusions at this time as to what the start of the school year will look like. We do know that we welcome a physical return to campus, but close adherence to local, state, and federal guidelines will determine if a change in the course of action is warranted. As a result, planning for the 2020-2021 school year is ongoing and requires the school to respond with agility, grace, and a heavy dose of patience.
View the calendar here.
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