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Kodiak ROAR: Reminders, Opportunities, Achievements & Requests,
a CSS eCommunication newsletter
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 Reminders
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Recent Head's Letter and Blog
 Last week, Mr. Aaron Schubach, Head of School, shared his head's letter and blog: New Hires & New Year. Be sure to read it as we prepare for an exciting 2015-2016 school year. Click here for the 2015-2016 Faculty/Staff Directory.
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Summer Concert: Stars on the Quad Saturday, July 18, 2015 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
On the Quad at The Colorado Springs School 
This summer the Parents Association will host the first-ever summer concert, Stars On the Quad, featuring the CSS Band and alumni musicians. Bring your picnic blankets to this free concert event on the Quad at The Colorado Springs School. Pack a picnic or enjoy a purchase from a local popular food truck. J2K's Classic Roadside Diner will be there serving a deluxe cheeseburger with fries and a drink for $8. We look forward to seeing old friends and connecting with new families. Rain Location: In the event of inclement weather the concert will be moved to the Louise Honnen Tutt Field House.
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Summer Communications
These special summer editions of ROAR (June, July, August) will be chocked-full of important messages --- such as summer reading lists, directions for completing medical paperwork, school supply lists, parent and student handbooks, volunteer opportunities, notices regarding the lunch program and bus stops --- and we will highlight beginning-of-the-year events, to prepare you for a successful 2015-2016 school year. These important documents and critical forms will be called The Dean's Packet!
You can also stay connected to CSS over the summer, by tuning into the new website and following us on Facebook.
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Dean's Packet
Please use this Dean's Packet as a road map to planning the 2015-2016 school year. All relevant forms must be completed by a parent/guardian and returned to Ann Runte, the receptionist in the Trianon no later than Monday, August 3, 2015.
Summer Reading Lists - Recommended and Required
2015-2016 PreK - 12 Grade Summer Reading Lists (PDF)
School Supply Lists, Gear Lists and Textbook Lists
2015-2016 Children's School Supply List (PDF)2015-2016 Middle School Supply List (PDF) Calender of Major Dates 2015-2016 Major Dates Calendar (PDF - last updated 7/9/15)*Change - clarified Upper School Final Exam dates
REQUIRED Annual Physicals and Immunization Records
*Annual physical forms and updated immunization records are due to Ann Runte by Monday, August 3, 2015.
*A current Annual Physical form must be on file in the infirmary prior to any athletic practice.
*All medical information must be updated in RenWeb no later than Monday, August 3, 2015.
Physicals are required state-wide every year for all students, and because appointments for physicals fill up quickly during the months of June, July and August, it is strongly suggested you call your doctor now to make this appointment. If you are not sure when your child's physical expires, please call Ann Runte at (719) 475-9747 at or email her at arunte@css.org.
Update Your Contact Information in RenWeb
Parents/Guardians, please log in to RenWeb to review and update your family's contact information by Monday. August 3, 2015. This will ensure your student is prepared to start the 2015-2016 school year. Forgot, how to log-on? Click here for instructions to set-up your RenWeb account and to log on. Visit the Web Forms tab to update your Family Demographics (ie. address, emergency contacts, medical information, insurance providers, phone numbers, ParentAlert notifications, grandparent contacts, etc.)
Download the RenWeb App
 Did you know you can access the family contacts through RenWeb (myCSS)? Use your log-in and you can access phone numbers, email addresses and physical addresses. Are you always on the go and wish you had your directory with you? Consider purchasing the RenWeb app for $4.99 annually for your smartphone. Click here to learn more about all the benefits of the RenWeb app. 2015-2016 Transportation Request
Gil Vasquez the Facilities Director will be setting bus routes and the pick-up and drop-off locations for the up-coming school year. Please give us your input to help tentatively set prospective bus stop locations.
If you are interested in having your child transported on a daily basis to and/or from The Colorado Springs School, please fill out the 2015-2016 Transportation Request (PDF). If there is a bus stop location you are interested in but is currently not listed, annotate it on the form or by contacting Gil Vasquez, the Facilities Director, at (719) 649-8075, or by email at gvasquez@css.org.
In order to add additional pick-up and drop-off points there must be a minimum ridership at each location.
2015-2016 Student and Parent Handbooks
Please take the time to read your divisional handbook with your student as we work together to create a positive school culture.
2015-2016 Athletic Handbook (PDF)2015-2016 Lunch Pricing & Instructions to Fund the Lunch Account 2015-2016 Fundraising Overview 2015 Fun Run Tshirt Order Forms and Sponsorship Opportunities
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Register for Summer Camps
 A few remaining summer camp offerings remain. Check out all the wonderful offerings hosted at The Colorado Springs School this year.
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Back-to-School Events Start the school year off right and connect at these community-building events. 6th Grade and New Middle School Student OrientationThursday, August 13, 2015, 9:00 a.m. - noonFriday, August 14, 2015, 9:00 a.m. - noonTrianon PreK, Kindergarten and 1st Grade Parent MeetingThursday, August 13, 2015, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.In Classrooms
9th Grade and New Upper School Student Orientation
Friday, August 14, 2015, 9:00 a.m. - noon
El Pomar
New Parent Welcome Meeting
Friday, August 14, 2015, 5:30 - 6:15 p.m.
Louisa Performing Arts Center
(Hosted by Head of School, Academic Dean, and Division Lead Teachers) Students and parents should attend this welcome meeting together and then head out to the Quad for the Ice Cream Social!
All School Ice Cream Social
Friday, August 14, 2015, 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
The Quad
(Hosted by the Parents Association and Admission Office)
 New families, returning families and CSS Ambassador families will gather and celebrate the start of the school year by welcoming new families and welcoming back returning families. Come casual and consume the last tastes of summer with a frozen treat. Teachers will gather near grade level signage to meet and greet students and families. This is a perfect evening to get back into the flavor of the new school year. First Day of School for Middle and Upper School Monday, August 17, 20158:00 a.m. - 3:15 p.m.First Day of School for Children's School Tuesday, August 18, 2015
8:00 a.m. - 3:15 p.m. * (half of PreK class reports and half of K reports as specified by teachers)Wednesday, August 19, 2015
8:00 a.m. - 3:15 p.m. * (other half of PreK and other half of K reports as specified by teachers)
Thursday, August 20, 2015
8:00 a.m. - 3:15 p.m.
* First full day for all PreK and Kindergarten students
 Parents Association
Welcome Coffee and State of the School Friday, August 21, 2015,
8:00 a.m. - 9:45 a.m. Trianon Terrace This wonderful gathering is sponsored by the Parents Association and is an opportunity for the entire CSS community to welcome our new parents and visit with all parents. This year's Welcome Coffee will be held on the first Friday of the school year!
Come, connect, and learn about volunteer opportunities and ways to get involved with the Parents Association this year.
Following the Welcome Coffee, Aaron Schubach, Head of School will present the State of the School at 9:00 a.m. in the Terrace Room of the Trianon.
Grades 2-5 Parent Meetings
Wednesday, August 26, 2015, 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
In Classrooms
Middle School and Upper School Academics in the SpotlightWednesday, September 2, 2015, 6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.Trianon
ECS Parent MeetingsWednesday, September 16, 2015, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. El Pomar Academic Center Need help navigating between buildings on campus and finding the locations of upcoming events? View a campus map.
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CSS Fall Sports practices begin on August 17th. In order to practice, athletes need a current physical exam (physicals are good for 365 days) on file with Ann Runte in the Trianon. Also athletes need to have the Student Medical Information form filled out. This can be filled out in RenWeb.
For information regarding summer practices and open gyms or to get set for the fall practices, contact the following coaches:
Middle and Upper School Boys' and Girls' Mountain Bike Training and Racing: Head Coach Will Biedermann; wbiedermann@css.org or (719) 651-5396.
Upper School Girls' Volleyball: Head Coach Kyong Lee; kyonglee1991@yahoo.com or (719) 238-1824.
Middle School Girls' Volleyball: Head Coach Misti Johnston; mjohnston@css.org or (719) 494-4558.
Upper School Boys' and Girls' Cross-Country: Head Coach Jolly Burke; jburke@css.org or (612) 210-5419
Middle School Boys' and Girls' Cross Country: Head Coach Kelly Walker; photog64@mac.com or (719) 205-4212.
Upper School Boys' Soccer: Head Coach Jordan Zand; zandsoccer@comcast.net or (719) 321-4599.
Middle School Boys' Soccer: Head Coach Tony Bigbee; tony.bigbee@gmail.com or (719) 272-1150.
Upper School Boys' Tennis: Head Coach Marc Knutila; marcknutila@gmail.com or (505) 615-4324.
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Opportunities
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Volunteer Opportunities 
Click here to consider ways for parents and grandparents to volunteer at the school this year.
Learn more about volunteering through the Parent Association, Advancement Office, Admission Office or inquire within your Division.
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Achievements
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Achievements
2015 Debutantes Named
 Congratulations to recent graduates, Maddee Morley and Nataya Stepleton, for being named 2015 Colorado Springs debutantes. Click here to read the Gazette article.
Summer Symphony
CSS student, Molly B. '19 and alumnus, Quinn A. '15 performed 3 concerts across in June as part of the Colorado Springs Youth Symphony - CSYSA summer program. The symphony played with virtuoso violinist/fiddler Kyle Dillingham, and a highlight of these performances included a world premiere of "Champlain," a piece commemorating the Battle of Lake Champlain during the War of 1812. Kyle Dillingham commissioned "Champlain" especially for the weekend's concerts. Kyle has toured around the world for the U.S. State Department as cultural ambassador.
REACH Recap
 In June, CSS faculty/staff along, with Upper School student mentors delivered the three-week academic summer boot camp, REACH. The program highlighted experiential and hands on learning.
Click here for a photo album and to read more highlights.
Click here to read a Gazette article featuring a whiz kid and REACH participant.
Sports Applause
As the spring sports seasons wrapped up and area accolades were shared, soccer star, Nataya S. '15 received state-level recognition:
Click here for the CHSAA All-State recognitions
Click here for the Denver Post' All-Colorado 2A honors
2015 Senior Class Gift
 An 8ft tall, 325lb bear statue was delivered to campus as a gift from the Class of 2015. The Kodiak will be housed in the Field House. Thanks to the maintenance crew for lending support to get the statue safely in place.
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Submit Achievements and Photos
Parents and teachers are encouraged to submit nominations and digital photos of student achievements to Jessica James, Director of Communications, at jjames@css.org. These extracurricular achievements make us a well-rounded school and highlight the many unique talents and passions of our student body. Each week, a diverse selection of achievements is highlighted in ROAR.
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Requests
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Summer Admission Tours and Testimonials
Summer Admission Tours
The Admission Office has been busy touring prospective families around campus. Do you know of a family who would like to learn more about sending his/her students to CSS? Please ask your friends to contact Faith Madsen, Admission Assistant at (719) 434-3520 in the Admission Office to register for a Tuesday morning, 8:30 a.m. tour.
Testimonials from parents of Class of 2015 grads
As parents of seniors prepare to send students off to college, please consider sharing your thoughts and comments about your time at CSS with Lisa KK, Director of Admission at (719) 434-3500. Lisa will be reaching out to your grads as well.
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To submit content for future Kodiak ROAR communications, please
email details to
Jessica James, Director of Communications, at jjames@css.org.
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