#throwbackthursday to the start of Senior year for the Class of 2020 ... and a trip down memory lane to where it all began on the other side of the quad. #celebratingCSSseniors #classof2020 #lifers #preschool #preK #kindergarten #wemissyou #kodiakstrong

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On March 30, Trevor Packer, Senior Vice President of College Board and Head of Advanced Placement, announced radical changes to AP exams this spring. In response to school closures around the world, College Board decided that it will, in fact, administer AP exams online, but will do so on a reduced scale without sacrificing the importance or the integrity of the subject-based exams. CSS has been following this story as it has evolved, monitored the various channels this news has circulated and is in full support of online AP administration in May. Click here to read the full blog post by Sam Gaudet, Associate Head of School.

During the 4th quarter, sophomores take the College Overview class (now, via e-Learning) with College Counselor Katrina Tijerina. Check out this College Counseling video that highlights the personal attention given by the College Counselor to students and families.

What is your role at CSS? I am the Visual Arts teacher for grades 3-12. I teach a variety of Art electives in the Upper School such as Ceramics, Jewelry-Making, Printmaking, Video Production, and Digital Photography.

What is one of your favorite memories at CSS? One favorite memory is when guiding a student in class they said, "Mrs. Reynolds, you are like a magician - you are amazing!"

What did you want to be growing up? I wanted to be two things: a musician and an artist. I wasn't sure what kind of artist, but I wanted to become famous for my art! I played the cello when young, and I wanted to learn how to play the guitar and sing so I could be in a band.


What would people be surprised to learn about you? They might be surprised to know that I created my own business, called Mountain Clayworks, where I was a professional potter for 12 years, making and selling my work locally at Commonwheel Artist Co-op in Manitou Springs, as well as making special orders for people such as dinnerware sets, mug sets, etc. Two years ago, I created another business called Colorado Karma Jewelry by Kaja, where I make beaded, leather, and forged copper jewelry, such as earrings, necklaces, and bracelets. I sell my jewelry locally at a wonderful Artists Cooperative called EclecticCO, located in downtown Colorado Springs.

Photo: Kaja and her dog, Olive.

The 2019-2020 CSS Yearbook is available for purchase! Click here to order. You may choose options to customize your book. Remember to buy soon because there is a limited number available. 

Is your child in need of gear for CSS outdoor learning adventures such as Walkabout or Colorado Expedition? Maybe your son or daughter needs dress shoes for an upcoming band performance.

Have you been spring cleaning? Your Parents Association garage sale team, Abby Ortega and Michelle Gates, are gearing up for the spring 2021 garage sale, which is held every two years. They will be accepting donations once campus re-opens. Please box up those household goods, toys, books, clothes, small furniture, and other treasures. Large items will be collected once a storage space is secured. If you have questions or a storage space for larger items, please contact Michelle Gates at (719) 440-2251 or [email protected] .