Kodiak ROAR, July 30, 2020
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It's almost showtime!
Fiddler on the Roof, a unique Upper School outdoor performance, is set for Friday, July 31, and Saturday, August 1, on the Trianon Terrace.
Reservations are full for both performances! We look forward to seeing families that registered for this socially-distanced sunset theatre experience.
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CSS is unwavering in its dedication to following through with our commitment to our students and families to delivering our mission of strong academics, social-emotional support, and dynamic programs to all students and families whether on campus or at home. In turn, we expect all who make up the CSS community to embody the values of the community pledge, support our evolving efforts, and unite with us as we stand together on behalf of our students, teachers, and families.
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There are known and unknown risks in navigating these uncertain times. But individuality and isolation from one another are not long-term solutions to the adversity presented by our current world. Instead, we aim to build and promote a community that is solution-minded, embraces the mindset and practice of "we before me", and collectively adheres to the guidelines of medical professionals and elected officials. The Community Pledge has been written in the spirit of developing a common language and understanding by which we will all commit for the 2020-2021 school year.
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CSS offers one-way and round-trip bus transportation at various locations throughout the region for kindergarten through grade 12 students. All drivers are tested annually on driving skills and vehicle inspection measures, as well as the importance of overall awareness of their surroundings. Additionally, we will be following all CDC guidelines for cleaning and sanitizing our buses.
Bus routes are reviewed annually. In order to determine this year's pick-up and drop-off locations, there must be a minimum ridership at each location. Once we finalize the pick-up and drop-off locations, we will fine-tune pick-up and drop-off times. Locations and times are subject to change depending upon ridership. A multi-student discount of $100 per student is available if two or more students per family ride the bus.
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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!!! We plan to share some of these messages on our social media channels.
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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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Josh Gillon, Upper School Math & History
What did you want to be growing up? What didn’t I want to be? A paleontologist, an aeronautical engineer, an Olympic swimmer, a theoretical physicist, and a studio musician are the things that stand out most. These days I can’t figure out why anyone wants to be anything other than happy.
What would people be surprised to learn about you? My favorite kind of music is 60s pop. And I don’t mean the Beatles or the Stones or anything the students might have heard of. I mean Jay and the Americans, the Turtles, Coven, Pebbles and Bam Bam, Ricky Nelson, the Toys, the Archies, Edison Lighthouse, Tommy James and Shondells, Dion, Otis Redding, the Velvet Underground, etc. I go hard.
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Ann Petit, Student Programs
What is a favorite memory at CSS? I loved going on Walkabout! Spending that amount of time with students in the outdoors is a gift.
What is one thing you’ve learned from students? I love our students’ openness and excitement about learning and experiencing new things. I try to keep that mindset as well.
What is one thing you enjoy about CSS? I love that our school is PreK through 12th and I can work with students of all ages. I also love my amazing and supportive co-workers!
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Calling All Seniors for College-Prep Opportunities
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College Essay
Seniors, have you started on the first draft of your college essay? Just a reminder that your first assignment in your English classes is to have written your college essay, and you should aim to have a draft ready to be proofed during College Bootcamp that will take place August 11-14. Please note that a college admissions professional will be reading your essay to give you feedback, and it is imperative that you have a solid draft ready by that date!
College Counseling Webinars
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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2020-2021 Virtual Parent Mixers
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The Parents Association is excited to launch Parent Mixers, a back-to-school tradition in which parents gather with other parents in their student's class. In previous years, a families have hosted mixers in person. This year, the Parents Association is seeking hosts to plan virtual mixers. Maybe it's a trivia night via Zoom, a scavenger hunt on Google Hangout, or perhaps a virtual mixology class. The host gets to decide!
If you would like to host your child's grade Parent Mixer or have questions, please contact Lynn Shepherd at
lynn@docshepherd.com or (623) 680-3442.
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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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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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