1/10: High School Exams Begin

1/10: PTO Meeting (3:30 in The Box)

1/12: Junior High Exams Begin

1/13: Parent Satisfaction Survey Due (see details below)

1/16: Martin Luther King Day (NO SCHOOL)

Parent Satisfaction Survey  

Please take time to complete the junior high and/or high school parent satisfaction surveys as we value your input in considering ways to improve our school.  Surveys need to be completed by January 13, 2012. If you have not received a survey by email, please email  Janet.Dinnen@cmca12.com.  

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.

Semester Exam Schedule 

High school semester exams are scheduled for

January 10-13.  The first exam each day will begin at 7:45 A.M.  The second (last) exam each day will begin at 10:30 A.M. and end at 12:30 P.M. and students are allowed to leave at that time.  Lunch and an optional study hall (from 1 - 3 P.M.) will be offered for high school students who remain on campus.  On Friday, exams end at 9:45 A.M. and all high school students will be dismissed at that time.

Junior high semester exams are scheduled for January 12-13.  Junior high students should be at school at 7:45 A.M.  Exams will be finished at 1:05 P.M.  Parents, please plan to pick up your junior high child at 1:15 P.M. on both Thursday and Friday.

A detailed copy of the exam schedule has been given to all students.

High School Ski Trip 

The Vanguard School's Annual Ski Trip to Monarch Mtn. will be on Saturday, Feb. 4th, 2012. The cost for bus fare and lift ticket is $37. Add $13 for ski rental, $20 for snowboard, or bring your own equipment. Please see Mrs. Marino to obtain the permission and rental waiver forms. Both money and form are due by January 31st, 2012.  There are a limited number of spots available, which will be filled on a first come, first served basis.

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.

JH Parent Volunteers We are currently in need of parent volunteers during school hours to help with copying, filing, etc.  Please notify Brenda Hawkins at the Jr. High front office at 719-471-1999 ext. 255 if you are able to help in this way, or simply stop by if you have a few minutes.   

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

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
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