Please dress your children for the likelihood that their recess period will be outside unless the temperature is below 20 degrees. Children need to bring coats, hats, and gloves on a daily basis as the weather can be unpredictable. If there is snow on the ground, snow boots must be worn to play outside on the Astroturf. Please check the Lost and Found bins which are located in the kindergarten building and the multipurpose room for missing jackets, lunchboxes, water bottles, etc. All unclaimed items will be donated to a local charity over Christmas Break.
Did you know that the majority of newly enrolled families were introduced to our school by veteran families? That's right-CMCA families like yours have helped to spread the word about our excellent educational program to families across the Pikes Peak region, and we are requesting your help again!
Full enrollment is critical to achieving adequate funding and to create enough student participation for all of the various activities that we offer.
The Vanguard School will be hosting high school information nights on Tuesday, December 6th and Thursday, January 19th at 6:30PM in the Vanguard Library. Families with children in grades 7-12 are invited to visit the campus, learn about our outstanding college preparatory program, and meet students, parents, and teachers. You already know about our high standards, rigorous academics, competitive athletics, award-winning fine arts program, and character and leadership development opportunities. You already know about what it takes to be successful at CMCA and Vanguard: hard work, good character, and a commitment to excellence. You may know of some families whose children would be a great addition to the CMCA family. If so, please spread the word! Encourage them to attend a high school information night and learn more about how a Vanguard education can prepare their children for success. Thank you in advance for your support!
Baccalaureate and Graduation Date Changes
The CMCA School Board has approved the following date changes:
--Baccalaureate will be on Friday, May 25, 2012
--Graduation will be on Saturday, May 26, 2012
Day of Excellence
In recognition of our high school being the top-performing school in Colorado (for the 5th consecutive year) based on CSAP and ACT scores, the CMCA School Board has approved a day off in celebration of this excellence. The Celebration of Excellence Day will take place on Friday, March 23rd, and all students (K-12) and staff will have that day off.
TCAP Schedule
TCAP stands for Transitional Colorado Assessment Program and is the new name for CSAP. The schedule for TCAP testing is as follows:
Feb 28-29 -- Grade 3 Reading Tests
Mar 13-15 -- Grades 4-10 Reading/Writing Tests
Mar 20-22 -- Grades 3-10 Math Tests and Grades 5, 8, 10 Science Tests
Charitable Giving
Please consider Cheyenne Mountain Charter Academy when planning your year-end charitable giving. CMCA is a tax exempt organization under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and donations are tax deductible. We accept cash, checks, and even stock. You may also donate online with a credit card at www.cmca12.com under the "Support CMCA" link on the home page. Donations may be delivered to any school office or sent to the following address:
Cheyenne Mountain Charter Academy
Business Office
1605 S. Corona Avenue
Colorado Springs, CO 80905
If you wish to donate stock, please contact Diane Borre, Business Manager, at (719) 471-1999 ext 202.
