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Baccalaureate & Graduation Date Changes:
-Baccalaureate: Friday, May 25, 2012
-Graduation: Saturday, May 26, 2012 ___________________________ Day of Excellence (NO SCHOOL): Friday, March 23rd
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TCAP Test Schedule:
Feb 28-29: Grade 3 Reading
Mar 13-15: Grades 4-10 Reading/Writing
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Lend a Hand
The 2011-2012 Lend a Hand Campaign has started! Our goal is for families to donate $100 for each child attending CMCA or The Vanguard School. Bring cash or a check to any building's front office or donate online!
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Thursday, April 26, 2012at the Briarhurst Manor
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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
12/20: Winter Arts Festival (6:30 PM in the Cafetorium)
12/21: K-4 Christmas Programs
12/22-1/4: Christmas Break
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New this Week
Coaches Needed
Jr. High Track Coach and Asst. Coach needed for this Spring. Season runs from March 1-May 5. These are paid positions. Practices are generally 3 times a week after school with 5-6 meets during the season. All meets are on weekdays except the last one on May 5. If interested, please contact Dina Fuqua, Athletic Director, at 719-471-1999 Ext. 241.
Lunch Payments
Please remember to make checks payable to "The Vanguard School" if your 5th-12th grader is buying lunch at school.
Health Update
Recently in the news you may have heard of the local outbreak of a Norovirus in Colorado Springs in several locations.El Paso County Public Health warns residents that Norovirus, a highly contagious gastrointestinal infection, has arrived in the county. At least five cases have been confirmed.
Norovirus is not to be confused with the flu, and there is no vaccination for it. Symptoms usually include diarrhea, vomiting, nausea and stomach cramping. The virus takes a particular toll on young children and the elderly, and causes severe dehydration. It usually begins 12 to 24 hours after exposure and generally lasts one or two days. The three days of contagiousness after symptoms makes it a really tricky virus. Click here for more information.
Cold Weather Procedures
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.
Vanguard Library
The Vanguard Library is open Monday through Friday from 7:30-4:00. Students in grades 5th-12th are able to check out books. High school students are able to log in to and print from the computers. The librarian can log students in lower grades into a general account if they need computer access.
Spread the Word!
The Vanguard School will be hosting high school information night on 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!
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.
TCAP Info Night will take place on January 25th at 6:00 p.m. in the CMCA Special Education Room. Anyone interested in learning about the state assessment that will be given to students in grades 3-10 between February and April is welcome to attend. Please sign up at any building's front office by January 20th.
Substitute Training will take place on January 27th from 1:30-4:30 p.m. in the Vanguard Library. Those interesting in subbing in grades K-6 are welcome to attend. Please sign up at any building's front office by January 20th. |
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Support CMCA!
Order the Gazette Order a year of the Gazette Wednesday & Sunday papers for $1.00 and CMCA will get $5.00 for each new subscriber! This is a promotion for their "Think Outside the Book" project. Click here to help the Gazette support our school and increase their circulation at the came time!
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!
Click here to access our Support CMCA page for a full list of all the ways you can help! |
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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.
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Stay Connected with CMCA!
CMCA is online! Stay connected with CMCA:
- Vanguard Voice: our K-12 monthly newsletter
- K-6 Weekly Newsletters: K-6 weekly class newsletters
- PTO News: PTO updates and events
- Infinite Campus Portal: check attendance and grades
- Follow CMCA on Facebook
- Follow The Vanguard School on Facebook
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We Want to Hear from You!
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Cheyenne Mountain Charter Academy
1832 S. Wahsatch Avenue
Colorado Springs, CO 80905
(719) 471-1999
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