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Yearbook staff members will be hosting a Yearbook Signing Party
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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 

 

5/15: Progress Reports
5/24-25:
8th Grade Exams
5/25: Baccalaureate (7 PM in the Cafetorium)
5/26: Graduation (1 PM in the Cafetorium)
5/25-31: 9th-11th Grade Exams
5/29-30: 7th Grade Exams
5/31: 8th Grade Moving Up Ceremony (7 PM in the Gym) 
 

   

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

 
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Lunch Charges 

Negative lunch charges must be paid ASAP.  Seniors must have all lunch charges paid by May 18th.  Any remaining negative lunch balances for all other grades must be paid by May 25th. Checks should be made  payable to The Vanguard School. Thank you for your cooperation!

 

Vanguard Summer Programs

-Pre-Algebra Summer School

Description:  This course is designed to prepare students for success in Algebra 1.  Throughout this course students will review Pre-Algebra material such as proportions, ratios, and word problems.  Students will also visit introductory Algebra topics such as solving equations and addition of like terms. Email matt.vanwieren@cmca12.com for further questions regarding the Pre Algebra program.

Where: The Vanguard School (more specifics to follow)

Dates: Monday, June 18th through  Thursday, July 26th

Time: 8:00 - 10:45 AM on Monday through Thursday

Cost: $225 (Pay at The Vanguard School Front Office)

 

-English Summer School  (8th, 9th, & 10th grades)

Description: This course will cover literature, writing, grammar, and vocabulary. Students in this class will be reading Antigone and Frankenstein as well as various short stories and poems. Writing in this course will include a once a week writing lab in conjunction with daily in class writing assignments. A thesis paper and final exam will be required. For 9th and 10th graders, this course will count as one semester of credit recovery. This course is also available for CMCA 8th graders who have failed only English, preventing them from attending The Vanguard School. If taken and passed, this course allows entrance to 9th grade at The Vanguard School. Email rachel.stickel@cmca12.com for further questions regarding the English program.

Where: The Vanguard School (more specifics to follow)

Dates: Monday, June 18th through  Thursday, July 26th

Time: 8:00 - 10:45 AM  on Monday through Thursday

Cost: $225 (Pay at The Vanguard School Front Office)

 

Registration: Contact The Vanguard School front office at (719) 471-1999 ext. 200 to register. Registration is due by June 15th.

 

Summer Basketball Camp
This summer, Vanguard basketball players and coaches will offer two basketball camps, one for grades 1-4 and the other for grades 5-9. Campers will receive individual fundamental skill instruction along with team-oriented concepts that emphasize good sportsmanship, work ethic and team spirit. Each player will grow in his/her skill, intensity, and confidence.  
Click here for more information! 
 

Other Summer Programs
Tennis: Please click here for more information on the Cheyenne Mountain summer tennis program. 

Hillside: Please click here for more information on the summer programs being offered at Hillside Community Center.  Registration begins May 5th.  

Western State:  Please click here to view the Summer Academic Enrichment Camps offered at Western State. 

 

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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! Please see Robin Nickel at the K-4 front office to purchase!  

 

 

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.

  

Field Day Volunteers  

Any parents interested in volunteering for Field Day at the Nurses' Station please contact  Margie Miller (719) 471-1999 x141 or email margie.miller@cmca12.com. Duties would require administering basic first aid needs to students during the various Field Day activities as needed.

 

 

 

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