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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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
Mar 20-22: Grades 3-10 Math and Grades 5, 8, 10 Science |
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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
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 (6:30PM 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! |
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New this Week
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.
Best of the Springs 2012
Last year, Cheyenne Mountain Charter Academy earned Best of the Springs 2011. Let's work together to earn Best of the Springs 2012! Click here to vote!
- Expand "Family Life"
- Find "Schools in Colorado Springs"
- Add Cheyenne Mountain Charter Academy regardless of which level your child attends.
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.
Safety Reminder
In the interest of safety and security, we want to remind you of the importance of not leaving valuables in plain sight in your parked vehicles. Whether parked on the grounds of our Corona and Wahsatch campuses or in the surrounding neighborhood, the likelihood of a "smash and grab" car break-in is greatly increased when perpetrators spot items of value in a vehicle. Cars that appear to contain nothing of value are much less likely to be targeted.
Letter from Mr. Barr
Please click here to read a letter from Mr. Barr regarding pets.
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
Give Kids a Smile ADA Program Provides Free Dental Services Click here for more information!
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.
Soccer Registration
The City of Colorado Springs and the American Youth Soccer Organization (AYSO) are partnering to provide a world class soccer program. Click here for more information and to register. Click here for more information and to register.
Lunch Payments
Please remember to make checks payable to "The Vanguard School" if your 5th-12th grader is buying lunch at school.
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. 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.
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 Special Education Room at 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.
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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!
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!
 We welcome feedback and suggestions for improving our weekly email blasts! Please direct all feedback to cmca@cmca12.com. |
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Cheyenne Mountain Charter Academy
1832 S. Wahsatch Avenue
Colorado Springs, CO 80905
(719) 471-1999
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