Kodiak ROAR, July 9, 2020
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Be on the lookout next week for communication that outlines details for our optimistic safe return to campus in the fall.
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Meet & Greets with Tambi Tyler
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As we look toward the 2020-2021 school year, we want to build a sense of trust and partnership within The Colorado Springs School community. It is important that we embrace the school mission and hold to our sense of purpose. In the days and weeks to come, we will host several meet-and-greet opportunities to ensure that our families feel known and loved. We will be mindful of social distance and numbers. We invite you to come enjoy a beverage and light nibbles to build a sense of community in such fragmented times.
We look forward to spending time with you on the Trianon Terrace and Quad for these special socially-distanced, adult-only Meet & Greets. Childcare will not be provided.
For these Meet & Greets, we ask that you:
- RSVP
- Complete the online On-Campus Health Visitor Health Screening Form the day you come to CSS and preferably before you arrive on campus. Please do not come to campus if you are experiencing symptoms. Please wash/sanitize your hands upon entry. Your temperature will be checked.
- Enter through the Trianon Rotunda at the front entrance for check-in.
- BYOM: Bring your own mask.
- BYOB: Bring your own blanket or lawn/sport chairs to enjoy time on our beautiful quad.
- Drop by anytime during the posted times on the date for which you RSVP.
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Please select a Meet & Greet below and RSVP accordingly:
NEW Parents:
- Friday, July 10, 4:30 - 6:00 p.m.
Children's School Parents (new and returning)
- Thursday, July 16, 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.
- Friday, July 17, 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.
Middle School Parents (new and returning)
- Wednesday, July 22, 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.
- Thursday, July 23, 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.
Upper School Parents (new and returning)
- Wednesday, July 29, 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.
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Please join us in giving Ms. Tyler a warm welcome to the CSS Community!
Ms. Tyler is featured this week in a newspaper article:
"Tyler said her goal is to make the school even more well-known by creating an improved community, enhanced relationships, rapport and better partnerships throughout Colorado Springs. 'We don’t want to be the best kept secret,' she notes."
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Get your favorite Kodiak gear in time for the new school year! Adidas sweatshirts, jackets, pants, and more. Adult and youth sizes available to include our youngest students. Most items offered in several colors.
Buy online here by August 9
, after which orders will be processed and sent to the school within about two weeks. Go Kodiaks!
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Outdoor Upper School Production of
Fiddler on the Roof
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We've reimagined what was supposed to be the Upper School Spring production with an adapted, outdoor performance of
Fiddler on the Roof. We hope you join us for this unique outdoor performance!
Friday, July 31
Saturday, August 1
7:30 p.m.
Trianon Terrace
Bring your own blanket or lawn chair for this socially-distanced sunset theatre experience performed outdoors on the Trianon Terrace. Masks highly encouraged.
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"Magic of the Marsh" Created by CSS Creative Dramatics Teacher
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The Colorado Springs School is proud to be a community sponsor of
"Magic of the Marsh," an interactive theatre hike created by our very own
Melissa O'Rear, who teaches Children's School Creative Dramatics and Middle School Drama.
CSS students
Sarah H. '26 and
Naomi W. '27 will perform as fairies alongside professional actors. Check out this fun, family adventure!
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College Counseling Webinars
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Calling all seniors! Are you taking advantage of virtual events in this new era of the college search? Tune into this
upcoming webinar series being hosted by colleges or connect with our College Counselor for additional resources. The series begins today, July 9.
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Action Required: Medical Forms for 2020-2021
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The COVID-19 pandemic has changed many things, but one thing remains the same: students need medical check-ups and immunizations. Don’t delay scheduling your child’s annual physical with your doctor. We strongly recommend that students and employees are up-to-date on all recommended vaccines and receive flu vaccines in the fall. Vaccines help reduce both an individual's risk of contracting certain diseases and an individual's likelihood of infecting others.
A student's physical is valid for 365 days from the date it was done. Emails were sent June 15 and 16, 2020, to notify parents when their child's physical expires. If you can't locate that email, please contact Ann Runte at
arunte@css.org.
Please take the below form/s to your child's appointment:
All updated and current medical forms must be received in the infirmary in order for your student to attend sports practices, orientations, any campus-sponsored events, and the first day of school.
Forms are due by August 17, 2020. However, if your child is participating in fall athletics, the forms are due by August 10, 2020.
Additional medical forms - ie. diabetes, asthma, severe allergy and epipen care plans - are available on
the Infirmary page.
Please scan and email all updated medical forms to
arunte@css.org. Forms may also be mailed to: Ann Runte, 21 Broadmoor Avenue, Colorado Springs, CO 80906.
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Action Required: Updating Family Demographics & Permissions
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Families are required to update Family Demographic Web forms and 2020-2021 Permissions and Acknowledgements. These items include critical information such as contact information, emergency contacts, media releases and permissions to fully participate in school. This information will be utilized to compile the student directory, rosters, seminar prep, and used in emergency situations.
All forms must be updated. Students may not participate in fall sports conditioning or practices or return to campus for the start of orientation or the first day of school without these updates.
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As a result of COVID-19, CSS applied for and was subsequently funded with a Payroll Protection Plan (PPP) loan through the CARES Act. We're proud to put these dollars to work for our school. As a result of this loan/grant, CSS is a Federal Funds Recipient for the next several weeks. Members of the CSS administration have participated in several training sessions on Title IX (and Section 504, Title VI, and the Age Discrimination Act among other pieces of relevant Federal legislation), which apply to us as temporary federal funds recipients.
Read the full notice here.
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Summer Reading, Textbook & Classroom Materials List
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We created a Google site that highlights resources such as required summer reading and classroom essentials, including supporting texts and materials, for each division.
Our goal is to make it more user-friendly for students and parents to access this information. Please refer to the site for updated information. The PDF lists for summer reading and textbooks that we sent out previously may still be accessed below.
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Parents Association Upper School Book Sale
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The rescheduled Upper School Book Sale is set for
Wednesday, July 29, from 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. at the Trianon. Social distancing guidelines will be followed, and no more than 10 students will be allowed in at a time.
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Upper School Summer Athletic Workouts Throughout July
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Voluntary preseason summer workouts for Upper School Kodiak athletes runs through the end of July. With restrictions in place, athletes may participate in weightlifting, volleyball, basketball, and soccer workouts. We are continuing to implement updated guidelines from state officials and the Colorado High School Activities Association (CHSAA), and these will be strictly enforced during workouts. Read more at
csskodiaks.com.
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CSS Middle and Upper School English Teacher Anne Hatch had a nice surprise when she went whitewater rafting with her family, including her daughters alumna Katherine '19 and Heather '21. Alumni Liam Hemsworth '17 was their rafting guide. You never know when you'll run into a CSS alum!
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e-Learning Reflections & Testimonials
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As we reflect on our fast-paced transition to e-Learning this past spring, we are thankful for the agility and tenacity of teachers and the supportive partnership with parents and students. While we are optimistic to return to campus for in-person learning, we have immense pride for how we joined together as a community of thinkers and problem solvers.
Read more e-Learning reflections and testimonials here.
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Muse of Fire Features Creative Work by Upper School Students
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Muse of Fire, the literary magazine for The Colorado Springs School, features poetry, personal essays, artwork, and more by Upper School students.
Sit back and enjoy their creativity in the most recent issue!
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Submit Student Achievements & Photos
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Parents, teachers, and students are encouraged to submit nominations and digital photos of student achievements to Anslee Wolfe, Communications and Marketing Manager, at
awolfe@css.org. These extracurricular achievements make us a well-rounded school and highlight the many unique talents and passions of our student body. A diverse selection of achievements is highlighted in ROAR and shared on social media. We also welcome alumni achievements!
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2020-2021 Major Dates Calendar
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We have invested a great deal of time and energy into preserving the integrity of our schedule with a particular focus on building school culture throughout the year. It is important that we do not jump to any conclusions at this time as to what the start of the school year will look like. We do know that we welcome a physical return to campus, but close adherence to local, state, and federal guidelines will determine if a change in the course of action is warranted. As a result, planning for the 2020-2021 school year is ongoing and requires the school to respond with agility, grace, and a heavy dose of patience.
View the calendar here.
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