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Kodiak ROAR, December 19,
2019
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A photo gallery from Children's School Holiday Tea & the 4th/5th grade Band Concert last week may be viewed
here.
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Campus Closed for Holiday Break
The CSS campus will be closed December 21 through January 6. Classes will resume Tuesday, January 7, 2020.
Report cards are scheduled to be distributed December 28. Enjoy your holidays, Kodiaks!
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Take Advantage of Year-end Giving
Thank you to everyone who has made a gift to The Colorado Springs School this year. Many families make end-of-year tax-deductible charitable gifts to The Colorado Springs School in December. We appreciate this opportunity as a 501c3 nonprofit organization to welcome your spirit of giving.
Our Tax ID is 84-0517369.
Gifts can be made:
BY MAIL
| 21 Broadmoor Avenue, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80906
Gift checks mailed via U.S. Postal Service with postmark and check date on or before Dec. 31, 2019 will be counted for 2019 regardless of when they are received.
IN PERSON
| Campus will be closed December 21 through January 6, but appointments can be made to deliver a charitable contribution.
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Middle School World Language Wax Museum
Why simply learn about historical figures when you can become them? That's what 7th and 8th graders did for their final exam on Tuesday during the World Language Wax Museum. Students spent the past few weeks working on the project, which culminated with the Wax Museum in the Trianon. They dressed as French or Spanish historical figures, including war heroes, monarchs, French female activists, pioneers in science, literary Latinos, and 20th century artists. Other students approached them and either said hola or bonjour to learn more about their lives. Then students shared information while speaking in either Spanish or French.
View more photos here.
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First Grade Students Design and Create Math Games
First graders designed and created their own math games based on skills - addition, subtraction, fact families, and geometry - that they've learned in class. Some students collaborated with others, while others worked independently. The games included Mega Math Land, Forest Math, Dinosaur Math, Subtraction Army Game, Math Monopoly, and Doggy Math Game. Students shared their games with each other on Wednesday and took turns playing them.
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Middle School and Upper School Information Night
Wednesday, January 15, 2020
6:30 - 8:00 p.m.
Meet in the Trianon
Fifth grade, 8th grade, and prospective families are invited to join us on campus for an interactive and informational evening highlighting the CSS difference! Meet our 6th through 12th grade faculty, experience the classroom, and learn more about our programs.
Please RSVP to at [email protected] or (719) 434-3500.
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January 10 | Let's go to the Movies!
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
Movi
e:
Doolittle
Popcorn? Yes! Comfy seat? Yes! Excellent movie? Absolutely! Join in on a night at the movies with friends. Can't wait to see you there!
Advanced reservations are required by emailing Enrichment Coordinator Lori de Juan at
[email protected].
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Girls' Basketball Claims Third Consecutive Kodiak Classic Title
For the third consecutive season, the girls' basketball team captured the Kodiak Classic title with a consistent defensive effort and balanced scoring to defeat Edison 62-32 on Saturday afternoon.
Read the story and view more photos here.
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Re-enroll between February 1-15 for Tuition Lock
The Colorado Springs School Board of Trustees has voted to continue the Tuition Lock program for a fourth year. The program allows current families that re-enroll between February 1-15 to avoid annual increases in tuition.
This rewards our current families for their commitment to a CSS education, allows them to plan for the future, and is part of our strategic plan to bolster enrollment and retain mission-minded students and families. Read more here.
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Volunteer: Gala & Auction Committee
Next Meeting:
Tuesday, January 14, 2020, from 8:15-9:45 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. Find a place to put your talents, whether as auction solicitor, class creation coordinator, sponsorship guru, decor and design leader, or in other areas. Connect with parents and grandparents across grade levels to plan our largest fundraising event of the year. Last year's event raised more than $130,000 for student-centered learning.
For more information on how you can help make the Gala & Auction a success, contact Aubryn at
[email protected]
or (561) 400-4671; Brooke at
[email protected]
or (317) 902-8157; or Lee Ann at [email protected] or (816) 806-8796. All meetings will be on the 2nd Tuesday of the month.
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Viewing of Screenagers NEXT CHAPTER
February 5, 2020
6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Louisa Performing Arts Center
Please join us for a viewing of the documentary Screenagers NEXT CHAPTER: Uncovering Skills for Stress Resilience. The film examines the science behind the emotional challenges of teenagers, the interplay of social media, and most importantly, what can be done in our schools and homes to help teens build crucial skills to navigate stress, anxiety, and depression in our digital age. Open to the public.
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5th Grade Health and Science Conference
Fifth graders studied diseases, disorders, and injuries that affect the human body. They presented their research findings Wednesday during The Colorado Springs School Health and Science Conference during a question-and-answer forum, which parents were invited to attend. Categories were the digestive system, the nervous system, the musculoskeletal system, and the circulatory and respiratory system. Some of the topics the students chose included diverticulitis, epilepsy, scoliosis, cystic fibrosis, Tetralogy of Fallot, and joint replacement.
View more photos here.
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Matchwits Team takes 1st place
Congratulations to the CSS Matchwits team after an incredible tournament this past week! Team members competing were Captain
Matthew P. '20, Owen W. '21, Nathan G. '23, Aadi N. '21, Leo G. '20, Dane C. '21, Philipp W. '22, and
Riki N. '22. The team came into the evening in a three-way tie for 2nd place and 10 points behind the first-place team, Fountain Valley School. That is a large gap to make up, but the Kodiaks came out with a mighty roar! They scored their all-time best round of the season, winning the first round with 20 points; FVS had 11 points and the Vanguard School had 8 (all matchups involve a three-team competition). With a second strong round, the Kodiaks passed FVS and is now in 1st place in the Black Forest League, with a one-point lead! Wish the Kodiaks good luck in January as they compete in the final competition of the reason, then begin to look toward regional and state competitions.
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Children's School Holiday Tea & 4th/5th Grade Band Concert Photo Gallery
Kindergarten through 5th grade presented sounds of the season on Friday during the Children's School Holiday Tea & the 4th/5th grade Band Concert. It was a showcase of the work they have done in their vocal music and band classes.
View the photo gallery here.
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Vocal Ensemble Video Recap and Photos
A video recap of Vocal Ensemble performing sounds of the season may be seen
here and photos may be viewed
here.
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Middle & Upper School Band Concert Video Recap and Photos
A video recap of the Middle School and Upper School bands delighting crowds with music may be seen
here and photos may be viewed
here.
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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.
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