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Kodiak ROAR, March 13, 2020
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Fifth grade students presented Immigration Tableaux on Monday. They performed skits on the immigration experience and the journey from their home countries to arriving in America. Students also talked about their American experiences. See a full album here.
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Coronavirus Update: Early Release for Spring Break
As announced in the Head of School letter on Thursday, the decision has been made for Spring Break to begin a week early on Monday, March 16. This change will occur for multiple reasons, but it is centered around the fluid nature of the COVID-19 developments locally, nationally, and internationally. Please note that this is not a result of any new information about COVID-19 exposure to our students or a positive case in our community.
Click here to read yesterday's full announcement.
Based on our early release to Spring Break, the following school programming and events are canceled and will not be rescheduled.
- March 13 - April 6: As announced today by the Colorado High School Activities Association (CHSAA), all practices/games canceled; further evaluation of spring season is to come. This applies to Landsharks Running Club, and the remainder of the 4th/5th/6th grade girls' basketball season is cancelled.
- March 13 - March 30: Fiddler on the Roof play practice - canceled
- March 16 - 20: Artist-in-Residence for Middle School - canceled
- Thursday, March 19: Kindergarten and 1st grade Dessert Theatre stage performance - canceled
- Any curriculum and programming for the final week of Experience-Centered Seminars - canceled
- Any parent meetings for next week - canceled
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Experience-Centered Seminars Wrap Up Today
This year's ECSs are Bonaire: Evolution on an Ocean Planet; La influencia mora en España: Language immersion in Granada, Spain; Power to the People: How You Ca
n Change the World; Studio Glass: Emergence of a New American Art Form; Storytelling Through Film;
and Wilderness Emergency Medicine On Santa Cruz Island, California.
ECSs immerse students in academic subjects through a hands-on, interdisciplinary approach. They demand direct, active participation and primary research in an environment outside of the classroom. Academic requirements include oral and written presentations, term papers, group work and projects, or final exams.
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2nd & 4th Grade Dessert Theatre Performances
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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Get Your 2020 Gala & Auction Tickets Now!
We will celebrate the school's largest fundraising event on Saturday, April 18, 2020, at Penrose Library's Knights of Columbus Hall. Swing into the historic hall for a swell time. Dressed in spiffy 1940s attire we will bring victory and moxie to the school's largest fundraising event. We can do it!
The night will feature a silent auction with mobile bidding, cork & bottle pull, raise your paddle featuring the
50% Colorado Childcare Tax credit for all Raise Your Paddle donations, themed appetizers & dessert, complimentary beer/wine and
After Midnight, a live jazz and swing band.
Tickets: $99 per person Earlybird ticket. Seating is open (no assigned seats), although you can reserve a table as a home base. Tickets will be $109 per person after April 2, 2020. Consider donating a ticket for faculty/staff to attend.
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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A Day for Dads, Grandparents or Special Friends
PreK through 2nd grade students welcomed their dads, grandparents or special friends today. Activities included craft projects and visiting the Book Fair together.
Click here to view a Facebook album.
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Spring Sports Season on Hold
The Colorado High School Activities Association (CHSAA) announced today that there will be no team practices or games/events through Monday, April 6, 2020. CHSAA, along with multiple state agencies, will continue to evaluate the COVID-19
.
Click here to read the press release.
Please note this cancels the 4th/5th/6th grade girls' basketball season and also postpones the beginning of practices for Landsharks Running Club.
Girls' Varsity Basketball Closes Out Season
Last week's 44-48 loss against Holly in the first round of Regional was not how the Kodiaks anticipated exiting tournament play, especially after amassing 19 wins in a record-breaking season.
Click here to read more.
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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 is 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. We are aiming to have donated items collected from 7:45 to 8:15 a.m. in front of the Trianon on Friday, April 3, and Friday, April 10. Items may also be collected on the quad at 4:15 p.m. after Landsharks Running Club practices on Mondays and Wednesdays in April, pending CHSAA gives approval for spring sports to proceed.
The Gear Swap is planned for Saturday, April 25, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., in the Trianon. Admission to the Gear Swap is $20 to fill a bag or $15 to fill a bag if you also donated items to be swapped.
For more information, email Merrisue Baldwin at
[email protected] or Kristin Penn at
[email protected]
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Gear Lists for Walkabout & CO 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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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.
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Register Now for Summer Camps at CSS
CSS has provided summer camp experiences for more than 30 years. All programs are open to the public, and we encourage CSS families to take advantage of these experiential education programs. Camps for children ages 3 and older begin in early June and run through late July. All are held on campus.
This summer's camps include:
* CSS Basketball and CSS Volleyball
* Soccer by Challenger Sports
* Girls Multi-sport by Athena Athletic
* Chess and Video Game Creation by Active Learning
* LEGO by Play-well
* STEM Science by Science Matters
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Gazette's Best and Brightest Open to Upper School Seniors: Deadline is April 3
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 April 3.
Click here to learn more and to apply. The Gazette features each student to receive the award.
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Congrats to our incredible Middle School Matchwits Team! The Kodiaks competed Monday in Simla. Our A team started the night in close competition with Peyton, but by the end of three rounds, the Kodiaks had pulled off an impressive lead, winning all three rounds! The scores of the top three teams in the league are now: CSS, 119; Peyton, 97; and Simla, 89.
Our B team also had a great night, and features a very strong group of 5th graders. The team won two out of the three rounds and has moved up into the top half of the league! Special thanks to volunteer coach Kristin Penn P. '24, P. '26, for all of her support!
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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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