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Kodiak ROAR: Reminders, Opportunities, Achievements & Requests,
a CSS eCommunication newsletter
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 Reminders
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August Head's Letter and Blog
 On August 4th, Mr. Aaron Schubach, Head of School, shared his head's letter and blog: Proud Preview of 2015-2016. We look forward to welcoming students and parents back to campus as we start the new school year.
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Dean's Packet and WebForms Checklist
Thank you to everyone who completed the required forms for your student(s) to return to campus this school year!
Students may not return to campus for athletic practices, orientations, or classes if this paperwork is not completed. Please complete the required forms and return them promptly to Ann Runte in the Trianon.
Venetucci Farm Permission and Waiver Form (PDF) (Middle and Upper School)
Rocky Mountain Field Institute Permission and Waiver Form (PDF) (Middle and Upper School)
RenWeb WebForms > Family Demographic Form > Student Demographic Form
RenWeb WebForms > Family Demographic Form > Student Medical Form
RenWeb WebForms > Family Demographic Form > Over the Counter Medications
RenWeb WebForms > Family Demographic Form > Permission and Release of Liability
RenWeb WebForms > Family Demographic Form > Custodial Parent Form
RenWeb WebForms > Family Demographic Form > Emergency Contacts
RenWeb WebForms > Family Demographic Form > Transportation Form
RenWeb WebForms > Family Demographic Form > Grandparents
* Please review instructions below to access new webforms through RenWeb.
Click here for further direction on completing these forms and an instructional video for navigating webforms in RenWeb.
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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 Student/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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Back-to-School Dean's Packet, Supply Lists and Summer Reading
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Brain Food Awaits You In Maytag
Chef Allison is ready to welcome students back to Maytag Dining Hall and to fuel student learning through lunch and snack shack offerings.
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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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Fundraising Overview and Impact
As prepare for the school year, please take a moment to review this new fundraising one-pager. This informational piece provides guidance as to the "why" behind our Annual Fund, Gala and Community Event fundraisers and also showcases your fundraising impact.
Additional opportunities to thoughtfully consider and discuss your fundraising commitments for the year will be shared as we start the school year.
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Fun Run Sponsorships and Tshirt Order Forms Available  Get geared up! Fun Run registration is only $10.00 and includes a Fun Run t-shirt to wear on the September 25th Carnival and Fun Run day and on Spirit Days (Fridays) throughout the year. All you need to do is fill out a registration form and return it, along with a check or cash, to the Trianon. Deadline for tshirt orders and sponsorships is September 7, 2015.
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Gala and Auction Planning Tuesday, August 25, 2015, 8:15 - 9:15 a.m.,
Advancement Office (2nd floor of the Trianon)
 We will host a planning meeting for the April 16, 2016 Gala and Auction! Proceeds from next year's gala and auction will raise funds for student's to innovate and create through arts and technology.
We will further define volunteer roles and sign up for a variety of tasks. Our Gala and Auction chair for this year will be new parent, Don Gibson.
Additional Roles:
Sponsorship Solicitors
Class/Club Liaisons for Art/Class Creations
Auction Solicitors
Cork Pull Organizers
Sociable Coordinator Description Writers Database Detailers Day of Decorators Registration and Check Out Crew
How do you want to get involved this year?
For more information, contact Jessica L. James, Director of Communications and Advancement at jjames@css.or or (719)210-3499.
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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 Parents Association, Advancement Office, Admission Office or inquire within your Division.
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Achievements
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Achievements
Recycle, Reuse, RePurpose an Iron Boiler
As the school replaces the 112 year-old boiler original to the historic Trianon building, art teacher, Hans Wolfe, saw a gold mine amidst the rubble...or rather an iron mine. Saving the 1905 patented nameplate was just one of the treasured outcomes of the boiler replacement project.
Every four years, The Colorado Springs School (CSS) conducts the Great Iron Pour seminar with high school students. CSS is the only high school in the country to conduct an iron pour. Students smash over a 1,000 lbs of broken iron with sledge hammers for a successful pour. The art teacher purchases this iron from salvage yards and creates a stock pile of iron for several years. During the iron pour, students build a cupola and raise its temperature to 3,000 degrees thereby melting the iron. The melted iron is then poured into molds to create artistic sculptures.
By salvaging our own boiler, the school will have an iron stockpiling for many future iron pour seminars. Beyond the collection of this vast amount of iron, student creations will tell a story of the school's connection to a 100+ year-old campus landmark. Several students and alumni returned to campus to help dismantle the boiler and transport the materials away from the Trianon building.
Click here for a video clip of the Iron Pour from 2014.
Colorado Springs' Jenkins brothers making their mark on national mountain biking stage
A blur of brightly colored spandex caught Nolan Jenkins' eye, and a passion for mountain biking was born.
The rising Colorado Springs School freshman, now 14, went to the Leadville 100 race about four years ago, and Durango-based national champ Todd Wells blew past the preteen fan.
"I wanted to try it out," he said. "I played all the ball sports, and this was the perfect combination of all those. At my first national championships (2012, Sun Valley, Idaho), I could see the lead group and wanted to be up there with them. I suppose that is what hooked me. (Placing sixth) told me I could compete at that level."
Click here for the full Gazette article.  Rocky Mountain State Games Success
Our very own Facilities Director, Gil Vasquez took home four gold medals at the recent Rocky Mountain State Games. He medaled in Discus, Javelin, Shot Put, and Archery (Hunting & Bow Division).
Congrats!
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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
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.
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Mission: Through superior academics and mentoring, The Colorado Springs School prepares students to think independently and meet the challenges of a dynamic world with leadership, ingenuity, problem-solving skills, and personal integrity.
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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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