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In this Issue:
Save the Dates
Lend a Hand
Buy a Yearbook
Spring Benefit Bash
Upcoming Events
News this Week
College News
Support CMCA
Volunteer

Save the Dates

 

Baccalaureate & Graduation Date Changes: 

-Baccalaureate: Friday, May 25, 2012

-Graduation: Saturday, May 26, 2012  

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Day of Excellence (NO SCHOOL):

Friday, March 23rd 

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TCAP Testing Schedule: 


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

 

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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Buy a Yearbook
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Thursday, April 26, 2012

Vanguard Library Hours

 

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.

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Upcoming Events & Save the Dates 

 

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

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

1/18: Board Meeting (6 PM in the Library) 

1/19: High School Information Night (6:30 PM in the Library)

1/20: Student Letter of Intent due (see details below) 

 

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

 

News this Week

 

Parent Satisfaction Survey  

Today is the last day to complete the junior high and/or high school parent satisfaction surveys!  We value your input in considering ways to improve our school. If you would still like to complete a survey, please email Janet Dinnen.    

 

Letter of Intent

Every year we give our current families the first opportunity to enroll for the next school year. Since we have many students on our waiting list, it is very important for you to re-enroll your children now if you want them to attend CMCA or The Vanguard School next year. In order to do that, you must either submit this online form or return a printed form to the office by Friday, January 20, 2012.    

 

Coaches Needed

A Jr. High Track Coach and Asst. Coach is 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.

 

A Jr. High Girls Soccer Coach is needed for this Spring. This is a paid position.  The season runs from March 1-May 5.   Practices are generally 4 days a week with games during the week.  If interested, contact Dina Fuqua. 

 

Freedom's Worth Fighting For

Peak Freedom Forum, working in conjunction with Liberty on the Rocks, the Pikes Peaks Economics Club and Americans for Prosperity-Colorado, will be hosting a three-part evening lecture series in February featuring renown historian and Constitutional scholar, Dr. Tom Krannawitter, titled "Freedoms Worth Fighting For: A short course in the founding fundamentals." Click here for more information.    

 

High School Ski Trip 

The Vanguard School's Annual Ski Trip to Monarch Mtn. will be on Saturday, February 4, 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.


Health Happenings

There are still several students who need to send in their updated immunization records to be in compliance with the state of Colorado for school attendance. Previously contacted by email, would those families please submit these records to the school as soon as possible. If you have any questions concerning this matter, feel free to email the Health Office:margie.miller@cmca12.com  


Dentists Across Colorado Give Kids a Smile by Providing Free Dental Care! Click here for more information. 


8th Grade Memory Book Letter

Please click here to access a letter regarding the 8th grade memory book.

 

Substitute Training will take place on January 27th from 1:30-4:30 p.m. It will now take place in the Special Education room on the Wahsatch Campus. Those interesting in subbing in grades K-6 are welcome to attend. Please sign up at any building's front office by January 20th.


Spread the Word!

The Vanguard School will be hosting high school information night on  Thursday, January 19th at 6:30PM in the Vanguard Library.   

 
Make A Statement on Health 

On Friday January 20th, members of the community, including local celebrities, business leaders and elected officials, will gather to Make a Statement on Health.  Hosted by the downtown YMCA, activities will include Yoga, Nia, Spinning, Ski Conditioning, Zumba, Bootcamp, Racquetball, Running and much more. We are trying to spread the message that health is achievable and fun and give everyone a great networking opportunity, with one of kind chances to meet some of the most influential people in Colorado Springs! Click here for more details. 

 
College News

     

Collegeboard Newsletters

Stay on top of college-planning milestones and make smart choices with Collegeboard's newsletters: 

Senior Newsletter 

Junior Newsletter 

Sophomore Newsletter 

Freshman Newsletter 

Support CMCA!

 

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! 

 

 

Volunteer!

  

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.

 

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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1605 S. Corona Avenue
Colorado Springs, CO 80905
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