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Kodiak ROAR, February 6, 2020
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The first performances of Dessert Theatre this year kicked off last week with by 3rd and 5th graders. Congratulations to our young thespians! Click here to see a full photo gallery. The next performances are March 6, with 2nd and 4th graders, followed by kindergarten and 1st grade on March 19.
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Re-enroll Now for 2020-2021 Before February 15 Deadline
Each year as we prepare for the re-enrollment process, we look to streamline and simplify the time and energy it takes for families to successfully re-enroll their students. The first step of preparing for re-enrollment is marking February 1-15, 2020, on your calendar.
Tuition Lock Program
February 1-15, 2020, is the time to re-enroll your student(s) for next school year.
Please feel free to contact Joy Maguire-Parsons, Director of Admission, with any questions about re-enrollment, applying for Indexed Tuition, and/or the tuition lock program. She may be reached at
[email protected] or (719) 434-3520.
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Dessert Theatre: 2nd and 4th Grades Perform March 6, 2020
Please join us on Friday, March 6, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. the Louisa Performing Arts Center to support our young thespians! Free and open to the public.
2nd Grade Performance:
The Spelling B-R-A-I-N.
Three students, along with their brains, are getting ready for the 35th Annual Newton Elementary School Spelling Bee! Jessica is nervous and has never won before. Becky is overly confident. And Lloyd quit the baseball team to study the words. We follow how each student's brain functions while they prepare for the bee, from the Occipital Lobe who perceives everything to the Prefrontal Cortex who seems to forget what happened 30 seconds ago! When Lloyd's subconscious is woken up during meditation, he is determined to win the spelling bee. Will the other brains let him? Come to the bee to find out!
4th Grade Performance:
The 4th graders will present an evening of Revolutionary War Tales.
Katie's Trunk
is about a family who is loyal to King George, but some friends of theirs do not like this and ransack their home. They find a girl from the family hidden. What will they do with her? In
A Guide for George Washington
, a Patriot brother of two sisters is captured by the British. The sisters are left to disguise themselves as boys and guide General Washington to cross the Delaware themselves. In
The Bratton Resistance,
a family is charged with hiding Patriot gunpowder in their home. A British Spy finds out. Sure enough, the family lights the gunpowder just in time to scare the British. Now, "It's time" to end the show with "The Plan" from Paul Revere. A comical bit you are sure to laugh at!
Upcoming Dessert Theatre Performances:
Kindergarten and 1st
March 19, 2020, 4:00 p.m.
Louisa Performing Arts Center
Why do we do Dessert Theatre?
The discipline of Theatre enables a child to become more in tune with his/her own unique attributes and gifts. Children are free to identify and solve problems within the rehearsal process, promoting their intellectual curiosity. They grow in their ability to express ideas clearly, helping to build confidence in their own communication skills. Theatre is a truly collaborative art form where children learn to be responsible for themselves and others. This social cooperation reinforces and motivates positive behavior, building personal integrity. The very process of developing a character challenges the child to see the world from a different point of view and teaches him/her how to bring intellect and emotion together. Plus, the art of presenting theatre engages whole minds through the genuine application of literacy and the integration of knowledge across the curriculum.
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Head of School Finalists Selected
We recently welcomed seven semifinalists to campus for our Head of School search. Semifinalists took student-led tours of our campus, met with the administrative leadership team and the advisory committee, and completed a two-hour interview process with the Head of School Search Committee. The Search Committee has selected four finalists, and you are invited to meet them during open forums in February. Click here to read more and view the dates and times.
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Get your favorite Kodiak gear like the cool kids! Adidas sweatshirts, jackets, pants, and more. Adult and youth sizes available to include our youngest students. Most items offered in several colors.
Buy online here
by February 23, after which orders will be processed and sent to the school within about two weeks.
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Lots of basketball games are going on!
Catch up on the latest competitions at
CSSKodiaks.com
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McCurdy Earns Career High 27 to Lead Kodiaks
Junior guard Ben M. took the 5-7 Kodiaks on his back last weekend in a 68-57 league victory with Calhan on the road. His 27 points and 15 rebounds were career highs for the 6'2" guard who is back in the lineup after nursing an ankle injury. Eight of his points came from the charity stripe where he was 8 for 11, mostly down the stretch, and he accrued a game high 6 assists.
Leading by 7 points at the half, the Kodiaks stayed with their 2-3 zone defense to avoid foul trouble, maintaining the lead the rest of the way. Coach Tony Little commented, "I was impressed with how the boys kept the momentum and held off the Bulldogs each time they made a run. It was a great win for us and a terrific team effort."
With senior Kyle J. out with a pulled hamstring, others had to step up in a big way for the win.
Spencer B. '20 held his own at the point position before fouling out, scoring 12 points along with 5 rebounds and 4 assists. After collecting 3 fouls in the first half, senior Luke T. found a way to play the entire second half foul free. His presence in the key was critical to the defense as he gathered 11 rebounds, 10 on the defensive end, and he found the hoop for 7 points.
Freshman guard Andrew H. sparked the offense with 3 timely three-pointers from the top of the key, concluding the game with a career high 15 points, 2 rebounds and 3 assists. Senior Leo Gu finished the night with 6 points off 3 critical baskets along with 3 rebounds. "Both Leo and Andrew stepped up as starters and perfectly played within their roles with limited mistakes," added Coach Little. "I'm equally impressed with our captains and how they led the team today, getting the job done without a lot of depth on the bench. Everyone contributed and as a result we are heading home with an important league win."
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Gala & Auction Committee Announces This Year's Theme!
Swing into the historic hall for a swell time at Penrose Library's Knights of Columbus Hall. Dressed in spiffy attire, we will bring victory and moxie to the school's largest fundraising event. We can do it! From dapper duds and vintage cocktail dresses to workwear overalls, a-line skirts, suspenders, and wide ties. Be foxy! 1940s iconic fashions encouraged but not necessary. Bring your dancing shoes and moves as we enjoy live jazz and swing music performed by
After Midnight
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Official invitations will be mailed and tickets will go on sale in late February.
Save-the-date and
learn more about how you can make the event a success.
Tuesday, February 11, 2020, from 9:00-10:30 a.m. (The later time accommodates those who attend the Head of School Candidate Forum for parents from 8:00-8:45 a.m.)
Location: Red Rabbit Cafe, 124 E. Cheyenne Mountain Blvd.
Join Gala Co-Chairs
Aubryn Bednar P '28, P '32,
Brooke Rawls P '30, P '32, and
Lee Ann Williams P'19, P'21, P'23, as volunteers come together to plan the 2020 Gala & Auction, which will be held April 18.
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Volunteer for the Faculty & Staff Appreciation Luncheon
Thursday, February 13, 2020
11:30 a.m. in the Trianon
Sponsored by the Parents Association
Faculty and staff work hard daily to change the lives of our students. Their work and impact on students extends far beyond the classroom. How do they do it? One way is to find inspiration from colleagues. This February, we're giving them peer-to-peer recognition with an award-studded event. Help them celebrate camaraderie by signing up. We couldn't do this without you!
Click here to volunteer to bring items or to help during the luncheon.
For more information, contact Parents Association members
Megan Morris, P '22, at (830) 431-1073 or
[email protected] or
Melissa Hoefler, P '27, at (719) 271-5160 or
[email protected].
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CSS Girl Scouts Troop Selling Cookies After School
The CSS Girl Scout troop will be selling their famous cookies on campus this month. Look for them outside of the Children's Academic Center and the Trianon from 3:15-3:45 p.m. on
Wednesday, February 12;
Thursday, February 20; and
Thursday, February 27.
They also plan to be at a few home basketball games.
Supporting the troop also helps support the school because some of the proceeds go directly into improvement projects around campus. This past year, the Girl Scouts helped plant a tree, spruce up the flower garden in front of the Children's Academic Center, and paint the four-square court and basketball court at the playground.
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February 21 | Pottery Painting
For students in kindergarten through 5th grade to engage in enriching experiences while parents enjoy a night out.
- 5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. in the Early Childhood Center
- $40 per child, $30 for a sibling
Painting pottery is more fun surrounded by friends! Choose a piece of pottery to paint and keep! Choices of more than 50 animals to paint. Please make sure to wear clothes that might get a splotch of paint on them.
Advanced reservations are required by emailing Enrichment Coordinator Lori de Juan at
[email protected].
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Gazette's Best and Brightest Open to Upper School Seniors
The Gazette is accepting applications for the 2020 Best and Brightest, which featured high school seniors while highlighting their academic and community distinction. It also comes with a $500 stipend. The deadline for applications is April 3.
Click here to learn more and to apply. The Gazette features each student to receive the award.
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Gear Lists for Walkabout and Colorado Expedition
Walkabout for 8th graders and Colorado Expedition in the Children's School are highlights of experiential learning, and we want to give families as much time as possible to collect the necessary items on gear lists. The
Walkabout gear list is here, and the
Colorado Expedition list is here.
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4th grade Independent Study Presentations
Fourth graders spent several weeks working on Independent Study, in which they chose a topic, researched it, created a slideshow, and wrote a speech for a presentation on Wednesday in the Louisa Performing Arts Center. Topics included the human brain, puppy mills, the Eiffel Tower, the rise of mammals, gemstones, peregrine falcons, and the French government.
At CSS, our students begin public speaking in the youngest grades. For instance, 1st graders prepare Famous American presentations, and 3rd graders bring a character to life during Wax Museum presentations. Public speaking continues through Middle School and Upper School, Signature experiences include bringing a a character to life in 8th Grade Ancient Civilization, sharing a written piece of work at Author's Evening, 8th Grade Continuation speeches, and junior speeches presented before the entire Upper School student body. These ongoing public speaking experiences equip students with skills they need to excel.
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Matchwits Wins Championship
The Matchwits team won the 2A Regional Championship last weekend!
While the team took 1st place in the 2A bracket, their overall standing put them in 3rd place overall behind Palmer Ridge (4A) and Pine Creek (5A). Next stop: State Championship. Congratulations, Kodiaks!
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Submit Student Achievements & Photos
Parents and teachers are encouraged to submit nominations and digital photos of student achievements to Anslee Wolfe, Communications and Marketing Manager, at
[email protected]
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These extracurricular achievements make us a well-rounded school and highlight the many unique talents and passions of our student body. Each week, a diverse selection of achievements is highlighted in ROAR and shared on social media.
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2019-2020 Major Dates Calendar
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Throughout the year, we may need to make adjustments to the calendar and will announce changes accordingly.)
Our
calendar reflects opportunities to maximize student-centered learning, create partnerships with families, and build community.
Major dates are published on the website and are also available on the website and through the school's Google calendar at
www.css.org/calendar.
From the website you can filter out sports calendars or subscribe to the All Campus Calendar using the links on the page!
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Next Year: Major Dates for 2020-2021
The school's administrative team has begun calendar planning efforts for the 2020-2021 school year. A complete calendar will be released second semester, but we've compiled a list of major dates and breaks for next school year.
Click here for the dates.
The Admin Team is working on the complete 2020-2021 calendar with several calendar planning meetings over the next few weeks.
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