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Upcoming Events
New this Week
Support CMCA
Volunteer
Stay Connected
Feedback Wanted!
Vanguard Voice Posted!
K-6 Classroom Newsletters
News

 Access the weekly classroom newsletters by clicking here! 

Vanguard is...  Loud and Proud

  Click here to see Vanguard on FOX21's Loud and Proud! 

Spirit Wear for Sale
CMCA Spirit Wear

You can now order your favorite CMCA / Vanguard Spirit Wear online through our Facebook shop!
(Note: A Paypal account is required to order online.)


Birthday Announcements

 

 

 

You can help celebrate your child's birthday by putting their name on the CMCA marquee for a $5.00 fee. Please stop by the elementary front desk to sign up!

 

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Upcoming Events & Save the Dates

 

10/2: Texas Roadhouse Soccer Fundraiser 
10/7: Impact Aid Form Due 
10/7: Coat Drive Begins

 

For more details about these and other events, please access our  website calendar!

  
 
New this Week  

   

Impact Aid

As you may know, CMCA/Vanguard is financed by a combination of state, federal, and local revenues. The local revenues are mostly a result of taxes paid on residential and business property. Since all federal properties, including military installations, are tax exempt, the property on which many of our residents work is not taxed, which results in less revenue to support public education.

 

However, school districts may apply for additional federal funding to help mitigate some of this shortfall. The basis of the school district's application is the information which is collecting from the survey below. We are asking that all parents provide the information requested for each child in the home, regardless of where parents work or whether they are in the military or not. It is also important  for each parent or guardian in the uniformed services to provide his or her name, rank, and branch of service.

 

Please return your card no later than October 7, 2011. If you need an additional copy, please contact your front desk secretary or click here. 

 

Looking for CMCA/Vanguard Study-Buddies

The Vanguard School has been a top performing high school for many years and CMCA would like our help to begin a Study-Buddy program that will take place after school from 3:30 - 4:00 P.M. on the Wahsatch campus.  There are no requirements other than wanting to help younger students with their homework and become their Study- Buddy.  For students who are looking for a service project, this would be a good way to accumulate volunteer hours. At this time, only third and forth grade students with the recommendation of their teacher may participate in the Study Buddy program.   For more information about this program, please contact Jill Custer or Amy Stephens.

 

Coat Drive Girl Scout Troops of CMCA will be collecting new or gently used coats of any size for "Coats for Colorado" between October 7-21. Click here for more information.

 

Lunch Payments If your child buys lunch in grades 5-12, please write your lunch check to The Vanguard School. If you have any questions regarding your child's lunch account, feel free to contact Paula Humber at 471-1999 x260.

 

Garage Sale Extended The Vanguard School class officers are sponsoring a garage sale in the lower parking area on October 7th from 1:30 to 3:00.  All sales will support The Vanguard School!

  

Free Minds Film Vanguard Economics teacher Dr. Paul Prentice isspeaking at the Free Minds Film Festival at UCCS Centennial 203 (October 7-9):

  Friday Oct 7th from 5pm-9pm  

  Saturday Oct. 8th from 10am-7:15pm 
  Sunday Oct. 9th from 9am- 5:15pm      

Homecoming Games  Come support your Vanguard Coursers at their first Homecoming soccer and volleyball games on Thursday, October 13th.  Enjoy BBQ, music, half-time show, cheerleaders, and a climbing wall.  All K-12 students, families, and friends are welcome - stay tuned for more details! 

  
 
Support CMCA!

  

Help CMCA Win $25,000 towards textbooks!

 

  1. Go to www.albertsonscpchallenge.com and enter your email address to log in.
  2. Enter CMCA's Charity Code: 0323
  3. Vote up to five times each day Oct 1st-15th

Safeway Back-to-School Rewards 

From September 19th to October 13th, a redemption code will be printed at the bottom of your receipt. Please check the bottom of your Safeway receipts for the 10% Back-to-Schools section.  You can log on to www.backtoschools.eScrip.com , choose CMCA, and enter the number listed or bring the receipt to Robin Nickel at the Wahsatch Campus front desk. If your receipts do not have a 10% section, you can still participate by bringing in your Safeway Club Card to, or calling Mrs. Nickel at 471-1999 ext. 1 with your Club Card number by October 13th. Every little it helps!

 

Buy a CMCA Blanket or Bear! 

What better way to stay warm than to wrap up in a CMCA or Vanguard fleece blanket and cuddle up with a CMCA teddy bear or Vanguard courser! In addition, this is a wonderful way to welcome your child to CMCA or The Vanguard School or reward them for great grades on their progress reports or 1st quarter report cards. Please see Robin Nickel at the K-4 front office to purchase! Click here for pictures and prices! 


 Support Soccer at The Texas Roadhouse!

The 8th Street Texas Roadhouse is helping sponsor The Vanguard Soccer Team through a fundraiser on Sunday, October 2nd.  Any items purchased between 11:00 am and 10:00 pm that day will have a portion of the proceeds go to our team.  Please come out and enjoy a nice meal and support Vanguard Soccer.

 

Click here to access our Support CMCA page for a full list of all the ways you can help! 
 
Volunteer 

    

Tutors Requested  If you are able to assist with Mandatory Study Hall tutoring, we would appreciate the help.  Please contact the high school front office at 471-1999 X200, if you are interested.

 

Crossing Guards Needed If you are able to serve as a Crossing Guard at the Corona campus, of if you would like more information, please contact Pat Agee at pat.agee@cmca12.com.

  

 
Stay Connected with CMCA! 

    

CMCA is online! Stay connected with CMCA:

  1. Vanguard Voice: our K-12 monthly newsletter
  2. K-6 Weekly Newsletters: K-6 weekly class newsletters
  3. PTO News: PTO updates and events
  4. Infinite Campus Portal: check attendance and grades
  5. Follow CMCA on Facebook 
  6.  Follow The Vanguard School on Facebook  
 

 
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Cheyenne Mountain Charter Academy
1832 S. Wahsatch Avenue
Colorado Springs, CO 80905
(719) 471-1999