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Kodiak ROAR, January 9, 2020
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It's a mystery! Sixth graders Xaia Z. '26 and Sarah H. '26 collect fingerprints to help solve the case of the missing bearded dragon named Fred. The 6th grade Mystery Unit, an interdisciplinary study between Mr. Gaylord's science class and Mrs. Hatch's English class, calls on students to gather and analyze evidence, interview potential suspects, and write a news story. The week-long Mystery Unit wraps up next week.
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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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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. The film even showcases the positive impact of
Yale's RULER program, which is utilized by CSS as part of our social and emotional learning toolkit.
Open to the public. Invite friends and neighbors.
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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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Tutt Field House Gets Refresher with Teamwork
Tutt Field House is one of the premier high school gymnasiums in Colorado Springs with its unique design that offers natural light, a balcony view, and a sleek Kodiak mural. Still we hear feedback from officials and other teams that they love to play in our facility with its intimate and clean setting.
Since its completion in 2005 the field house has served as the most-utilized facility on campus, housing not only athletic practices and games, but also PE, music, and band classes. The schedule rarely allows opportunities for work and maintenance to be completed. Before El Paso Flooring was due to re-varnish the floor after the New Year, several Kodiaks jumped in to help apply some color to the gym walls. Also, the southend bleachers were upgraded and replaced after years of use.
When you return to campus you should notice some subtle changes in the gym, all to help us maintain our reputation as one of the favorite venues in the city. Thank you to Libby W., Mia C., Luke T., Abrielle S, Cameron R., Kate G., and Tyler J. for your help with the paint job! It is so refreshing to witness our Kodiaks taking pride in their gym and ownership in its presentation. It was truly a team effort!
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Middle School Athletics Returning to Black Forest League
After thoughtful consideration and conversations, CSS Athletics is excited to announce our return to the Black Forest League (BFL) with the sports of volleyball and basketball. Soccer will remain in the Central Collegiate Athletic League (CCAL) as it is not a sport option in the BFL. Since the start of Middle School athletics at CSS, we competed in the BFL until 2016, when the switch was made to CCAL. Nearing the end of a four-year cycle, we will be taking advantage of the opportunity to play in the BFL once again.
Read here about what this means for athletes.
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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
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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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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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Model UN Competes in Switzerland
Several members of the Model United Nations Club are competing in the international competition FerMUN 2020 in Geneva, Switzerland. They are interacting with students from around the world, building consensus, and working towards developing resolutions to the problems that are presented in a council. Kodiaks are excited about the relationships they established with delegates from other countries, including Turkey, Italy, New Zealand, Rwanda, Morocco, Dubai, El Salvador, the U.K., and Pakistan. We will recap their trip on social media once students return next week. Good luck, 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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