Kodiak ROAR, July 2, 2020
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Head of School Tambi Tyler enjoys some fun with students. Ms. Tyler joined CSS on June 15, 2020.
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CSS Once Again Earns First Place Award for Best Private School
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The Colorado Springs School earned the top spot for Best Private School in the Best in Business 2020 Awards from the Colorado Springs Business Journal.
"The school has won Best in Business awards before, thanks to its commitment to education, which school officials describe as a balance between 'tradition and innovation,'" the Journal said in an article.
Read more here.
We are so honored. Thank you for entrusting us with your child's education.
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Tambi Tyler Becomes 10th Head of School at CSS
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Even as a young child, teaching came naturally for Tambi Tyler. She would line up her stuffed animals and her brother’s toys in chairs to play school in her bedroom.
“My passion was always in education,” she said. “I worked at a summer camp in high school in the inner-city neighborhood as a day camp assistant, and it was where I felt the most comfortable. I enjoyed working around children so much that it didn’t feel like work.”
That passion continued into adulthood. Ms. Tyler joined The Colorado Springs School on June 15, 2020, as the 10th Head of School since its founding in 1962. She brings nearly 25 years of experience in education. She succeeds Aaron Schubach, who served as Head of School for six years.
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Meet & Greets with Ms. Tyler
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Ms. Tyler will host socially-distanced Meet & Greets with parents this month:
- July 10 for new parents
- July 15-17 for Children's School parents
- July 22-24 for Middle School parents
- July 29-30 for Upper School parents
Look for an announcement early next week with more details, including how to RSVP.
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From the Desk of Ms. Tyler
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Greetings CSS Community,
I am very pleased to be the Head of School at The Colorado Springs School. I am thrilled to have arrived in Colorado Springs. I want to extend my pleasure and heartfelt excitement to be a part of this special and unique CSS community. As an educator with a range of experiences in both public and independent school education, I was drawn to the opportunity to lead at CSS for a number of powerful reasons.
The mission and philosophy statement of CSS is based on principles that shape young minds to be prepared for the real world:
- Experiential and expeditionary learning
- A supportive and dedicated school community
- Connected to the global community
- A mindset of growth and improvement
I am delighted to call CSS my new home, and I look forward to meeting many of you in the days, weeks, and months to come.
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CSS Students Searching for Answers to Questions Big & Small
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Since 1962, students at The Colorado Springs School have been searching for answers to questions big and small. Amidst uncertain times, we are preparing PreK-Grade 12 students for a dynamic world. Thank you for entrusting us with your child's education.
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Save the Date: Outdoor Upper School Production of
Fiddler on the Roof
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We've reimagined what was supposed to be the Upper School Spring production with an adapted, outdoor performance of
Fiddler on the Roof.
Join us Friday, July 31, and Saturday, August 1, for sunset performances on the Trianon Terrace.
More details to come regarding this socially-distanced event as we continue to monitor health and safety guidelines regarding COVID-19. Rehearsals begin later this month.
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"Magic of the Marsh" Created by CSS Creative Dramatics Teacher
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The Colorado Springs School is proud to be a community sponsor of
"Magic of the Marsh," an interactive theatre hike created by our very own
Melissa O'Rear, who teaches Children's School Creative Dramatics and Middle School Drama.
CSS students
Sarah H. '26, top left, and
Naomi W. '27, top center, will perform as fairies alongside professional actors.
Performances will be held July 11 and July 25 at Fountain Creek Nature Center and July 18 at Bear Creek Nature Center. Check out this fun, family adventure!
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Required Action: 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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Required Action: 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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We created a Google site that highlights resources such as required summer reading and classroom essentials, including supporting texts and materials, for each division.
Our goal is to make it more user-friendly for students and parents to access this information. Please refer to the site for updated information. The PDF lists for summer reading and textbooks that we sent out previously may still be accessed below.
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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, 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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2020 Graduate Recognized for Athletics
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Alumna
Kate Griffin '20 was recently recognized as the KOAA Athlete of the Week. Kate competes in golf, tennis, basketball, and cross country. She was hoping to add soccer to the mix this spring before COVID-19 cancelled the spring sports.
Check out her interview here.
Kate heads to Colorado State University in the fall. Congratulations, Kate!
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e-Learning Reflections & Testimonials
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As we reflect on our fast-paced transition to e-Learning this past spring, we are thankful for the agility and tenacity of teachers and the supportive partnership with parents and students. While we are optimistic to return to campus for in-person learning, we have immense pride for how we joined together as a community of thinkers and problem solvers.
Read more e-Learning reflections and testimonials here.
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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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