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Kodiak ROAR: Reminders, Opportunities, Achievements & Requests, 
a CSS eCommunication newsletter
  Reminders  
Head's Blog

On August 27th, Mr. Aaron Schubach, Head of School, shared his head's letter and blog: State of the School and Member-Supported Annual Fund Launch with $10,000 Claremont Challenge

Please check out his shared State of the School vodcast, the Fundraising Overview and Annual Fund FAQs as we launch a strong start to the Annual Fund! 

Say "Yes!" Make a Gift Online Today!

Upcoming Parent Events
 
Middle School and Upper School Academics in the Spotlight
Wednesday, September 2, 2015, 6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Trianon
New Parent Reception with Board of Trustees
Wednesday, September 9, 2015, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Lobby of the Louisa Performing Arts Center
Click here for more details.

ECS Parent Meetings
Wednesday, September 16, 2015, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
El Pomar Academic Center   

For an overview of events through out the school year, view the Google Calendar or 2015-2016 Major Dates (PDF). 

Need help navigating between buildings on campus and finding the locations of upcoming events? View a campus map.   
RenWeb as a Student and Parent Resource 
RenWeb is a fantastic tool for students and parents! Some of our students and parents favorite features include:

Family Directory: Looking for a student or parent? Filter by name or grade level for quick access to names, phone numbers and email addresses. Download the RenWeb app for iphones or androids to access this tool on the go!

Homework and Grades: Monitor homework assignments and grades for 5th - 12th grade students.

Lunch Menus: View the lunch menu and pay your student's lunch account through RenWeb.

ParentAlert System: During inclement-weather or Emergency situations the school uses cell phones stored in RenWeb to send ParentAlerts. Please be sure your cell phone is enabled to receive these text messages. Students may also receive ParentAlerts.

Update Student Information: Dynamically update family demographic information, medical records, permissions, and emergency contacts for your family through RenWeb.

Click here for a short video on updating your Family Demographic webform and to enable your ParentAlert settings.

Click here for a quick "how to" manual for logging into RenWeb.
Cheer on Your Kodiaks!   Kodiak Bear  

Upper School Boys' and Girls' Cross-Country:
Thursday, September 3, 2015 - CSS at Vista Ridge at Monument Valley Park at 4:00 p.m.
Saturday, September 5, 2015 - CSS at Widefield Community Center at 9:00 a.m.
Upper School Boys' and Girls' Mountain Biking:
Sunday, August 30, 2015 - CSS at NICA race in Frisco, Colorado at 8:00 a.m.
Upper School Boys' Tennis:
Monday, August 31, 2015 - CSS at Widefield at 4:00pm (early dismissal at 3:00 p.m.).
Wednesday, September 2, 2015 - CSS vs. Mesa Ridge at Memorial Park at 4:00 p.m.
Thursday, September 3, 2015 - CSS vs. Vanguard at Memorial Park at 4:00 p.m.
Saturday, September 5, 2015 - CSS at Fountain Valley Invitational at 8:00 a.m.
Upper School Girls' Volleyball:
Saturday, August 29, 2015 - CSS at Lewis Palmer scrimmage at 7:30 a.m.
Saturday, September 5, 2015 - CSS JV at Miami Yoder Tournament at 8:00 a.m.
Middle School Boys' Soccer:
Friday, August 28, 2015 - CSS at Vanguard at 4:00pm (early dismissal at 3:00 p.m.)
Monday, August 31, 2015 - Thomas McClaren at CSS at 4:00 p.m.
Thursday, September 3, 2015 - CSS at Atlas Prep at 4:00 p.m (early dismissal at 2:45 p.m.)
Middle School Boys' and Girls' Cross-Country:
Thursday, September 3, 2015 - CSS at Woodleand Park at Meadow Wood Park at 3:30 p.m. (early dismissal at 2:00 p.m.)
Middle School Girls' Volleyball:
Tuesday, September 8, 2015 - CSS at Vanguard; B at 4:00 p.m. and A at 5:00 p.m. (early dismissal at 3:00 p.m.)
  Opportunities 
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. 
2015 Fun Run T-shirt Sponsorship Form (PDF)   

All proceeds go to the Parents Association and help support future events as well as classroom and club needs.  
Carnival's Coming! Save the Date, Join the Fun! 
Friday, September 25, 2015 noon - 3:00 p.m.
On the Quad


Mark your calendars for this year's Carnival and get ready for a fun- filled afternoon for the entire CSS community. Kick off the fun by running in the Fun Run at 12:10 p.m. Next, head on over to the quad to play games, win prizes, sing a little karaoke, feast on delicious BBQ, savor homemade baked goods and so much more! All funds raised go directly to CSS classrooms, clubs, and organizations.
 
Each year, Carnival is produced entirely by the Parents Association. If you're a parent, that's you! Come help transform the quad into a carnival midway and meet new friends.

Volunteer opportunities include working at a grade-level or club booth, providing home-baked goods for the Bake Sale, helping with set-up and tear-down, and counting and distributing game tokens. For more information or to volunteer, contact Logistics Chair, Melissa Hoefler at (719)271-5160 (melishoefler@hotmail.com) or Booth Committee Chair, Ilise Garvin at (805)448-9172 (iliseric@gmail.com).
Calling All Bakers for Carnival  
Friday, September 25, 2015  
 

The CSS Carnival needs baked goods for the annual Bake Sale on Friday, September 25.
 
Please send in any homemade goodies... cakes, pies, cookies, cupcakes, brownies, breads, treats and more. Variety is wonderful!
 
Both individual portions (example: baggies of several cookies) & whole items (cakes, pies, loaves of bread, etc.) are appreciated.
 
Drop off items at the Trianon on the morning of Carnival (starting at 7:30 a.m.). We will price all the baked goods, and it is very helpful if you can label them with info about flavor, nuts, gluten-free, etc.  Thanks so much!
 
If you have any questions or would like to volunteer at the Bake Sale Booth, contact Linda Jackson at (719) 510-2676  or Patty Burke at (719) 339-8037. Thank you!
Parent Association Potlucks
 
Carrying on the tradition of grade-level potlucks, the senior parents  took it up a notch with a luau-themed evening to kick off senior year.
Look for upcoming invitations to your grade-level Potluck from the following parents --- some dates are still being determined.   

PreK- Allison and Casey Thompson on September 10  
K- Rich Ehrich and Kelly Lockhart
1- Jennifer Clarke and Craig Foster on September 12  
2- Heidi and Dieter Schnakenberg
3- Lindsay and Mike Samora on November 7  
4- Kiki and Patrick Devanny on September 18 
5- Sabrina and Kimball Bayles
6- Stephanie and Kimball Edwards on September 5 
7- Amy and Dave Surofchek  
8- Lorn and Perry Sanders - September 19  
9- Sandy and Erik Brown
10- Beth Toth and Donna Taylor
11- Margaret and Alan Churchill
12- Patty Burke; already hosted on August 15 

Learn more about grade-level Potlucks by contacting Margot Gray, Potluck Coordinator for the Parents Association.  
  Achievements 
Achievements
 
Off to College
Kayla will shine at @Dartmouth College this fall.

#classof2015 #collegebound #backtoschool #CoSprings #dynamicworld

Just as our students are starting back to school, our most recent graduates are headed off to start college. Check out our individual shout outs to each graduate from the Class of 2015 on Instagram or Facebook.
Welcome Coffee

Many thanks to our Parents Association and especially Glenda Southard, the Hospitality Chair for welcoming parents back to campus.

Thoughtful conversations and caring community was celebrated in the shade of the Trianon Terrace. Head of School, Mr. Schubach then invited folks inside to hear his State of the School presentation. For those who missed the event, a podcast of the State of the School will be sent out with the Head of School blog next week.

Welcome back! Click here for photos. 
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.
  Requests 
Kodiak Kids Playgroup  


Kodiak Kids will start up with a NEW day/time/room for 2015-2016! We will welcome back all of our Kodiak Kids and new families with newborn - 3 year-olds on Tuesday, September 1, 2015. Kodiak Kids will be held on Tuesdays from 9:00 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. in the Children's Library in the Children's Academic Center on campus.

#free #opentothepublic #CoSprings #playgroup

Click here for more details.
Admission Tours 


Admission Tours

The Admission Office continues to tour families still seeking to enroll for this year on an appointment bassis. In October the Admission Office will resume regularly weekly tour schedules at 8:30 a.m. on Tuesdays (Children's School tours) and Thursdays (Middle and Upper School tours).

 

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 tour. 
Table of Contents: In This Issue
Head's Blog
Upcoming Parent Events
RenWeb Resource
Cheer on Your Kodiaks
Fun Run Sponsorships and Tshirt Order Forms
Carnival's Coming
Calling All Bakers
Parents Association Potlucks
Achievements
Kodiak Kids Playgroup
Admission Tours
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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.
To submit content for future Kodiak ROAR communications, please email details to
Jessica James, Director of Communications, at jjames@css.org.