Kodiak ROAR: Reminders, Opportunities, Achievements & Requests,

a CSS eCommunication newsletter

Reminders

Head of School's Non-Cognitive Skills Webinar

Mr. Schubach presented research and findings on the importance of non-cognitive skills driving success in students. He looked closely at research, as well as how such findings are integrated into programs at CSS. His presentation was informed by such works as Walter Mischel's Marshmallow Test, Howard Gardner's Multiple Intelligences, Yang Zhoa's scholarly studies of education, Tough's theories on Grit and Carol Dweck's study of Growth Mindset.

Click here for a PDF attachment of the presentation.

Find past webinars archived on the website in the webinar library.

The next Parent Coffee Connection will be on Monday, December 7 at 8:10 a.m. in Louisa. The presentation will cover Tech Trends at CSS. Click here for a schedule of future topics.

Mr. Schubach Goes to China

From November 6 - November 16 CSS Head of School Mr. Aaron Schubach will be traveling through the People's Republic of China on an admission tour.

Wish him luck as he seeks out the best and brightest students in the world! He will visit the following cities: Beijing, Tianjin, Changsha, Shenzhen, Guangzhou, & Hong Kong. He is a guest of one of our international student placement agencies and they are covering the primary costs of the trip.

He'll be sharing some of his experiences in real time through
Twitter at @aischubach and through the CSS Facebook page!

This Week In Sports

Varsity Girls' upon capturing the District Championship title

Upper School Girls' Volleyball:

Saturday, November 7, 2015 - REGIONALS (TBA)

The CSS Varsity Girls' Volleyball team won Districts for the third year in a row this past Saturday. CSS defeated Calhan 3 games to 0, Simla 3 games to 0 and Kiowa 3 games to 1.

CSS now moves on to the Regional Tournament, which will be held at CSS this Saturday, November 7, 2015 beginning at 11:00 a.m. The winner of the Regional Tournament qualifies for the State Tournament to be held on Nov. 13 and 14.

Game times this Saturday:
11:00 a.m. - #1 CSS vs #3 Simla
12:30 p.m. - #2 Limon vs #3 Simla
2:00 p.m. - #1 CSS vs #2 Limon

Admission for Regionals is $8 for Adults and $6 for Students and Senior Citizens. Prices are set by CHSAA. Booster memberships do not apply.

5th/6th Girls' Volleyball:

Tuesday, November 3, 2015 - CSS at Broadmoor Elementary at 3:40 p.m.

Wednesday, November 4, 2015 - CSS at Pinon Valley Elementary at 3:40 p.m.

Middle School Boys' and Girls' Basketball:

Friday, November 6, 2015 - CSS Boys at Vanguard; "B" at 4 and "A" at 5:00 p.m. (early dismissal at 3:00 p.m.).

Saturday, November 7, 2015 - CSS Boys at Vanguard Tourney at 9:00 a.m.

Monday, November 9, 2015 - Kiowa at CSS; "B" girls at 4, "A" girls at 5, "B" boys at 6, and "A" boys at 7:00 p.m.

Saturday, November 14, 2014 - CSS Boys at Ellicott Tourney at 9:00 a.m.

Opportunities

A ROARing Success: Fun Run and Carnival Results

In late September, more than 300 members of the CSS community stepped away from their everyday responsibilities to take part in the annual Fun Run & Carnival. Kodiak blue skies were enjoyed on the Quad where food, games, and fun were in generous supply. A special shout out to our Fun Run Sponsors for helping kick off festivities with a brisk jaunt around campus.

It could have been that many of us were still flying high from the Fall Adventures or trips to Pikes Peak and Frontier Ranch that occurred in the weeks before. It could have been that we were excited from the first day of school in August. Or perhaps it was anticipation for Revue and Homecoming. Whatever the reason we were in giving spirits and funds raised reflected that. Approximately $10,490.00 was generated to use by CSS classrooms, clubs and organizations for continuing the endeavor of

superior academics and mentoring for our students. Thank you for your support!

Click here for more pictures from the event!

Claremont Society Reception Applauds Leadership and Lifetime Giving

Gathered in the Silver Room of the Mining Exchange, Head of School, Mr. Aaron Schubach welcomed and thanked leadership donors for participating in the launch of the 2015-2016 Annual Fund. Student musicians performed and student artwork adorned the walls as a point of celebration and connection illustrating how Annual Fund dollars allow us to "say yes to students" and provide enriching educational experiences throughout the year.

Those contributing $1500 or more to the Annual Fund were honored with an invitation to the Claremont Society reception. The evening was graciously hosted by Lorn and Perry Sanders, the owners of Springs Orleans and The Mining Exchange. Guests dined on a buffet of New Orleans inspired small bites and desserts. A buzz of enthusiasm filled the room as the initial Claremont Challenge had been exceeded with 49 donors contributing leadership gifts. With $150,000 in gifts and pledges secured, the Annual Fund is well on its way to reaching the $275,000 goal. Lorie and Clint Malone were recognized for funding the $10,000 challenge grant and inspiring others to give. Mr. Schubach applauded the many ways...(story continued,

click here to read on and to view donor lists.)

Click here for more pictures from the Claremont Society reception.

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.

Achievements

Learning is on the "rise"

PreK ventured to Olde World Bagels as part of their theme: Explore Our City. The children learned to make bagels, studied the important role of yeast, and toured the commercial kitchen. As always Olde World was a perfect host for these curious minds.

Learning is on the rise with our youngest students!

Service Learning Prepares Students for A Dynamic World

Each semester Middle and Upper School students stretch their muscles within the community by partnering with local non-profits. Service learning days not only build community among our student body but provide students with perspectives on the important and mission-critical roles or volunteerism in the third sector. Long-standing partnerships with Venetucci Farm and Rocky Mountain Field Institute allowed students to assist in cleaning out the fields at the farm and rebuilding heavily used trails in Garden of the Gods park.

Click here for more service learning photos.

Halloween Celebrations

From costume parades, to pumpkin carving contests and classroom parties, Halloween traditions are alive at CSS. Students showed their creativity and spirit while parents matched this enthusiasm with inspired games, activities and clever treats.

Students in all grade levels had the opportunity to dress up on Friday in honor of the holiday.

Click here for pictures from the Halloween Parades and classroom festivities.

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

Research Project for Citizen Scientists

The Upper School Research and Experimentation Class at CSS is doing an experimental project and we invite you to participate as citizen scientists.

We propose to collect information on all of the large predators in our region. Here's what we'd like you to help us with:

Any time you see a large predator (listed below), please report it to us via email at research@css.org and tell us exactly where and when you saw it. Any other relevant information is useful too, such as if it was eating a squirrel or leading its babies around. Perhaps we can note the last bear wandering around before hibernation begins!

Any of the following animals is on our target list: Mountain lion, Bear, Coyote, Fox, Bobcat.

The current project will only be active until December 5, 2015. Let us hear from you! We'll post the map at school when we're finished. Thank you very much for helping with this study.

Inclement Weather Procedures

As cooler weather approaches, please use the following means to learn of an inclement weather delay or cancellation:

First, tune into local television and radio stations, or their websites, for listings.
Visit the school's website, at www.css.org In the event of a delay or cancellation, the school's website will display prominent weather-related messages. Please refresh the homepage to ensure proper viewing.
The school's Facebook page will announce weather-related news.
Call the school's general line at (719) 475-9747. A recorded message will convey any weather-related announcements.
ParentAlert: To receive a text message alert about delays or cancellations, please include your cell phone information in RenWeb. Students may also list their cell phone information. Please be sure your settings are activated to receive text messages. CSS TESTED THE PARENTALERT SYSTEM AT 12:15 P.M. ON THURSDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2015. If you did not receive the alert please reference instructions here.

As always, we encourage each family to use good judgement about the roads and conditions in your area and stay safe.

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

Non-Cognitive Skills Webinar

Mr. Schubach Goes to China

This Week In Sports

A ROARing Success: Fun Run and Carnival Results

Claremont Society Applauds Giving

Achievements

Research Project for Citizen Scientists

Inclement Weather Procedures

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.