Kodiak ROAR: Reminders, Opportunities, Achievements & Requests,

a CSS eCommunication newsletter

Reminders

Carinval and Fun Run Are Here!

Friday, September 25, 2015 noon - 3:00 p.m.,
On the Quad

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, watch rockets soar, feast on delicious BBQ, purchase homemade baked goods and so much more! All funds raised go directly to CSS classrooms, grade-level activities, clubs, and organizations.

Come to Carnival hungry! You can enjoy a fresh grilled burger (or hotdog or veggie burger) with chips and a drink for $7 and concessions are $1 each for a snow cone, cotton candy, popcorn or soda. Cash only please. Made by your 8th grade students and parents as a fundraiser for Walkabout.

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 selling game tokens.

Schedule of Volunteer Opportunities:

Setup: Friday, September 25 from 8:00 a.m. - noon

Fun Run: Friday, September 25 at 12:10pm

Carnival: Friday, September 25 from noon - 3:00 p.m.
*You can also signup with your class to help run your grade level booth

Teardown: Friday, September 25 at 3:00 p.m.

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!

CSS Parent Ambassador Training

Wednesday, September 30, 2015, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.,
Versailles Room of the Trianon

Recently you received our new Ambassador Handbook and business cards to use in your conversations with prospective CSS parents. The Admission Office is also hosting an Parent Abassador training on Wednesday, September 30, 2015 from 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. in the Versailles Room of the Trianon.

At this gathering we will share tips, talk about neighborhood gatherings and share with one another our own stories to share with friends, and others whom you meet to encourage them to come to CSS for a school tour.

Refreshments will be served and we hope you will join us for this fun gathering. If you have any questions, please contact Lisa KK, Director of Admission and Marketing at (719) 434-5000.

Announcing Monthly Parent Coffee Connections!

In partnership with the Parents Association, the Head of School, Aaron Schubach and Academic Dean, Eric Gaylord, will present monthly coffees focused on stimulating educational topics. Come and enjoy the hospitality along with a 20-minute, 6-slide presentation and opportunity for Q&A. Start off your day a cup of joe and some food for thought! These presentations are open to all parents in all grade levels.

Monday, October 5, 2015, 8:10 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
Louisa Performing Arts Center
Topic: Data Driven Instruction with Mr. Gaylord. Learn more about testing metrics such as ASPIRE, CWRA+, ACT/SAT and APs.

Monday, November 2, 2015, 8:10 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
Louisa Performing Arts Center
Topic: The Marshmallow Test. Learn about non-cognitive skills with Mr. Schubach. Learn more about RULER and concepts like grit and growth mindset.

Monday, December 7, 2015, 8:10 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
Louisa Performing Arts Center
Topic: Do small classes make a difference? Mr. Schubach will present a variety of interesting research and perspectives on this topic.

Monday, February 1, 2016, 8:10 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
Louisa Performing Arts Center
Topics: Athletics at CSS with Mr. Schubach

Monday, March 7, 2016, 8:10 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
Louisa Performing Arts Center
Topic: Arts at CSS with Mr. Schubach

Monday, April 4, 2016, 8:10 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
Louisa Performing Arts Center
Topic: To Be Determined

Cheer on Your Kodiaks! Kodiak Bear

Upper School Boys' Soccer:

Thursday, September 24, 2015 - Dolores Huerta at CSS at 4:15 p.m.

Saturday, September 26, 2015 - CSS at Heritage Christian at 11:00 a.m.

Thursday, October 1, 2015 - ECA at CSS at 4:15 p.m.

Saturday, October 3, 2015 - James Irwin at CSS at 11:00 a.m. (Homecoming Game).

Upper School Cross-Country:

Thursday, September 24, 2015 - CSS at Coronado at Monument Valley Park at 3:00 p.m. (early dismissal at 1:45 p.m.)

Saturday, October 3, 2015 - CSS at Rampart at Cottonwood Creek Park at 8:45 a.m.

Upper School Boys' Tennis:

Monday, September 28, 2015 - Fountain Valley at CSS at Memorial Park at 4:00 p.m.

Thursday, October 1, 2015 - CSS at Fountain fort Carson at 4:00 p.m. (early dismissal at 3:00 p.m.)
Upper School Mountain Biking:

Sunday, September 27, 2015 - CSS at Nica Race in Eagle, CO at 8:00 a.m.

Upper School Girls' Volleyball:

Thursday, September 24, 2015 - ECA at CSS; JV at 6:00 and Varsity at 7:00 p.m.

Saturday, September 26, 2015 - CSS at Ellicott; "C" at 11:00 a.m., JV at 12 noon and Varsity at 1:00 p.m.

Tuesday, September 29, 2015 - Simla at CSS; JV at 6:00 p.m. and Varsity at 7:00 p.m. (Homecoming Match).

Middle School Girls' Volleyball:

Thursday, September 24, 2015 - ECA at CSS; "B" at 4:00 p.m. and "A" at 5:00 p.m.

Tuesday, September 29, 2015 - Simla at CSS; "B" at 4:00 p.m. and "A" at 5:00 p.m.

Middle School Boys' Soccer:

Monday, September 21, 2015 - CSCS at CSS at 4:00 p.m.

Friday, September 25, 2015 - Denver Academy at CSS at 4:00 p.m.

Monday, September 28, 2015 - CSS at James Irwin at 4:00 p.m. (early dismissal at 2:45 p.m.).

Wednesday, September 30, 2015 - Manitou Springs at CSS at 4:00 p.m.

Middle School Cross-Country:

Thursday, September 24, 2015 - CSS at RMCA at Bear Creek Park at 4:00 p.m. (early dismissal at 2:45 p.m.).

Saturday, September 26, 2015 - CSS at Holmes Middle School at 9:00 a.m.

Thursday, October 1, 2015 - CSS at CCAL League meet at Palmer Lake at 4:00 p.m. (early dismissal at 2:15 p.m.).

Founders' Day Hall of Fame
Reception and Assembly

Friday, October 2, 2015

Louisa Performing Arts Center on the CSS campus

Audience: 5th - 12th Grade, Alumni, Parents and special guests

Attire: Business

2015 Founders Day Honorees

Susan Barker Day '70

Powys Gadd '75
Lynn and Andy Handford, former faculty

Click here to read more about our honorees and their significant accomplishments.

Schedule of Events
8:30 a.m. - Light Reception and Coffee Service

for parents, alumni, and guests in the gallery of Louisa

9:40 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. - Founders' Day Hall of Fame Ceremony

Assembly for 5th - 12th grade, parents, alumni, and community guests in the Louisa Performing Arts Center

Please kindly RSVP to Faith Madsen at (719) 434-3520 if you will be attending.

Special reserved seating will be available for parents, alumni, and guests of honorees.

Revue

Friday, October 2, 2015, 7:00 p.m.
Louisa Performing Arts Center

Come out for our homecoming showcase of talent on the stage. This family-friendly performance is highly entertaining. Students shine.

The drama club, Upstagers will be selling concessions at the event.

First-Ever Bonfire to Follow the Revue

Immediately following the Revue on Friday, October 2!
Cocoa and cookies will be served!
Come celebrate the fall sports teams!
All families welcome!

*Please note that parents are responsible for the safety of their children at the Bonfire.

This event has been approved and permitted by the Fire Department.

RULER Parent Education Meeting

Wednesday, October 7, 2015, 6:30 p.m.
Louisa Performing Arts Center

Parents of students in all divisions are invited to an informational meeting about the RULER Program, a new CSS program we are using to help our students develop emotional intelligence.

This program was developed and is supported by the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence, and CSS sent our three Division Lead Teachers in addition to a second teacher from each division to the Yale summer training workshop a couple months ago.

Parents who attend the meeting on October 7th will hear from this team about philosophy behind the program and will learn about its four anchors: the (1) Charter, (2) Mood Meter, (3) Metamoment, and (4) Blueprint. Following this explanation of the program's central components, we will share with you how we are adapting the program to fit each division's needs at CSS.

Opportunities

Annual Fund: "Say Yes to Students"

Last month, 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 forge ahead with a strong Annual Fund!

We are happy to report we have already received 20 Claremont level gifts of $1500 or more toward our challenge of securing 40 Claremont gifts. Let's meet the challenge by October 5, 2015.

Can't give at the Claremont level, we invite you to make a participation gift at the level right for you and your family. It is important as a school that we strive for 100% parent giving.

Say "Yes!" Make a Gift Online Today!

Feel free to contact Jessica James, Director of Advancement and Communications at jjames@css.org or call her at (719) 210-3499 to discuss your gift, setup a recurring credit card donation or installment payments, or to consider the significant tax advantages available through the Child Care Tax Credit offered through the State of Colorado.

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 on September 26

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 October 9

7- Amy and Dave Surofchek on September 12

8- Lorn and Perry Sanders on September 19

9- Sandy and Erik Brown

10- Beth Toth and Donna Taylor

11- Ilise Garvin and Eric Gaylord on October 3

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

National Merit Scholarship Semifinalist Announced

The National Merit Scholarship Corporation announced the names of approximately 16,000 semifinalists in the 61st National Merit Scholarship Program. These academically talented high school seniors have an opportunity to continue in the competition for some 7,400 National Merit Scholarships worth more than $32 million that will be offered next spring. About 1.5 million juniors in more than 22,000 high schools entered the 2016 National Merit Scholarship Program by taking the 2014 SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test PSAT/NMSQT), which serves as an initial screening.

Congratulations to Senior, Michael G., for being named a semifinalist!

Peace Run

Anna S., right, passes a lit torch to fifth grade classmate Theo M. Tuesday, September 22, 2015 at The Colorado Springs School. Kindergartners through fifth graders took part in a "Peace Run" visit to three area schools Tuesday. The Sri Chinmoy Oneness-Home Peace Run is a global relay that "seeks to promote international friendship and unity." Photo by Mark Reis, The Gazette

Following a brief presentation, Cathy Oerter, wife to Olympic Athletic, Al Oerter presented 5th grader, Anna S., with the Al Oerter Award. Faculty/staff of the school nominated Anna for this honor. Al Oerter was one of the most esteemed Olympians and his integrity and commitment have inspired countless individuals.

Click here to read more about the Peace Run and see additional 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 are thrilled to welcome back all of our Kodiak Kids and new families with newborn - 3 year-olds on Tuesdays (during the school year). 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.

Table of Contents: In This Issue

Carnival and Fun Run Are Here

Calling All Bakers

CSS Parent Ambassador Training

Parent Coffee Connections

Cheer on Your Kodiaks

Founders' Day Hall of Fame

Revue and Bonfire

RULER Parent Education Meeting

Annual Fund Update

Achievements

Kodiak Kids Playgroup

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.