Kodiak ROAR, April 2, 2020
Kodiaks engaging in e-Learning! Please share your e-Learning photos by emailing them to [email protected]. #CSSelearning Stay tuned Friday for a Facebook album highlighting our first week of e-Learning.
ROAR: Reminders
e-Learning Currently Extended through April 30
This week, Colorado Governor Jared Polis extended his order for all statewide public and private schools to suspend in-person learning through April 30, 2020, to help mitigate the spread of the COVID-19 virus in Colorado.

Access e-Learning resources here, including divisional schedules, netiquette, FAQs, tech help, and social and emotional resources. 

Survey Opportunity: During this time, we will send a weekly survey on Thursday mornings to your inbox. The survey will be open for 24 hours, closing at 8:00 a.m. on Fridays. Feedback will be reviewed and considered thoughtfully. The first survey went out at 7:00 a.m. today, April 2, 2020. We appreciate your feedback.

COVID-19 resource page:  Tips for staying healthy and how to talk with children about  COVID-19.
Social & Emotional Health
During this unprecedented time let's look to check-in with each other.Offer each other patience, grace, and a little latitude as we find new rhythms.
 
CSS e-Learning 
Family Support
Join this closed Facebook group to share tips and to help other parents positively navigate e-Learning. A team of school moderators will share tools and resources in addition to parents who can crowd source dynamic solutions.


Help Desk
F amilies can submit e-Learning questions or inform the school of technical concerns.

 
Save the Date: e-Gala & Auction
Event: e-Gala & Auction
Date: Saturday, April 18, 2020
Location: Your Living Room (Stay at home)

We've re-imagined our annual Gala & Auction fundraiser this year because of the COVID-19 pandemic. We are transitioning plans away from an in-person event to an e-Gala & Auction brought to you in the comfort of your living room. This will be an incredible time to "gather" our community and uplift each others' spirits. Kids are welcome! We are designing a fun-filled program, including a dance party. There will still be online bidding and a raise your paddle donation opportunity for those who can be generous during this time! Stay tuned for details.
CSS Virtual Tours
We hope our new virtual tour of The Colorado Springs School will help families "visit" campus and feel connected during this time. Perhaps alumni can reminisce about their days at CSS while watching it. Please share the virtual tour with family, friends, and anyone who may be interested in seeing what makes our campus so special. Click here for a virtual tour.
The Faces of CSS: A Slideshow
Because we miss seeing all of you on campus, we created a slideshow of images from this school year. Please enjoy the Faces of The Colorado Springs School. Be safe and well, Kodiaks! 

Faces of The Colorado Springs School

ROAR: Opportunities
Gazette's Best and Brightest Open to Upper School Seniors: Deadline is Friday
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 to apply is Friday, April 3. Click here to learn more and to apply. The Gazette features each student to receive the award.

Some past CSS students who have received this distinction are  Bee Franklin ,  Robin Tsamo ,  Harry Gilbert , and  Tye Tutt .
Order Your 2019-2020 Yearbook Now
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. 
CSS Gear Swap Being Planned
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.

The CSS Gear Swap will be a great opportunity to exchange slightly worn, outgrown gear and dress clothes! The Gear Swap is in the planning stages and coordinated by parent volunteers. 
 
Stay tuned for a list of acceptable items and when collections may occur based on campus re-opening. For more information, email Merrisue Baldwin at  [email protected] or Kristin Penn at  [email protected]
Donations for the Spring 2021 Garage Sale
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] .
ROAR: Achievements 
Athletic Accolades
The girls' and boys' varsity basketball teams continue to receive recognition. Congratulations, Kodiaks!

Black Forest League Announces All-Conference Teams
The Black Forest League announced the All-Conference teams for the 2019-2020 basketball seasons, and CSS was well represented for both the boys' and girls' teams.

Boys' All-Conference Team: Luke T. '20 and Ben M. '21
Boys' All-Conference Honorable Mention: Spencer B. '20 and Andrew H. '23
Girls' All-Conference Team: Sarina M. '20, Whitney R. '21, and Kate G. '20
Girls' All-Conference Honorable Mention: Mia C. '22 and Bailey R. '21

Whitney R. '21 Named to Gazette Preps 3A-1A All-Star Team
The CSS girls' basketball team was recognized for their 19-4 record-breaking season. Leading the way was junior forward Whitney R. '21, who earned First Team honors as the only 2A representative among the talented ensemble of five. Senior Sarina M. '20 was named to the Second Team, while Honorable Mention honors went to Kate G. '20, Mia C. '22, and Bailey R. '21. On the boys' side, three Kodiaks were recognized by The Gazette with Honorable Mention status: Spencer B. '20, Ben M. '21, and Luke T. '20. Read more here.

Two Kodiaks Earn All-State Honorable Mention
The Colorado High School Activities Association's (CHSAA) All-State Teams were announced recently and senior Sarina M. '20 and junior Whitney R. '21 both earned 2A Honorable Mention All-State for the Kodiaks. Sarina led the team in scoring with 13 points per game, and she led the Black Forest League with 36% shooting from the 3-point line.
Whitney averaged 12 points, 7 rebounds, and 3.5 steals a game. Read more here.  
 
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Spring Sports Season on Hold
CHSAA announced all spring sports are currently suspended until April 30 because of COVID-19.  
ROAR: Requests
2019-2020 Major Dates Calendar

( 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!  
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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