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Kodiak ROAR: Reminders, Opportunities, Achievements & Requests, 
a CSS eCommunication newsletter

  Reminders  
Ceremonies and Celebrations

It is a joyous time of year as we bring the school year to a close and celebrate all the accomplishments for which our students have worked so hard. Feel free to share your pictures and posts with us on social media with hashtags #CSSClassof2016 and #iloveCSS. Please join us for the following ceremonies and celebrations:
 
Tuesday, May 17, 2016
6:00 p.m., National Honor Society Induction Ceremony
Louisa Performing Arts Center
 
Friday, May 20, 2016     
7:00 p.m., Upper School Awards Assembly
Louisa Performing Arts Center  
 
Tuesday, May 24, 2016     
8:15 a.m., Children's School Colorado Expedition Slide Show
Louisa Performing Arts Center
11:45 a.m. Ice Cream Party and Farewell for retiring faculty members Mr. Will Biedermann and Mr. Sam Johnson. Click here to read the retirement announcement on these two longstanding faculty members.
2:00 p.m., Middle School Awards Ceremony  
Louisa Performing Arts Center 
 
Wednesday, May 25, 2016
8:30 a.m. - 5th Grade Continuation
Louisa Performing Arts Center
10:00 a.m. - 8th Grade Continuation 
Louisa Performing Arts Center 
7:00 p.m. - Senior Tributes 
Louisa Performing Arts Center
 
Thursday, May 26, 2016
8:30 a.m. - Class of 2016 Commencement  Exercises 
Terrace of the Trianon
 
Students should all report normally to school at 8:00 a.m. or as otherwise directed by each division. Please review dismissal schedules in the Bulletin and with classroom teachers. 
Upper School Book Swap
Sell your used books and make some extra cash. Buy books for next year at bargain prices.

Book Drop-off:
Tuesday, May 24 & May 25
Cafe Bleu
  • A self-serve drop-off area will be set up complete with instructions and supplies.
  • Bring: books + a list of the books you wish to sell including title and price.
  • Please make sure that books are on the Upper School Booklist for 2016-17. Books not on the list will not be sold.
Book Sale
Thursday, June 2, 9:00 a.m. - 1:00p.m.
Trianon Terrace Room 
  • Payment by check or cash in the exact amount only please. We cannot make change or accept credit cards.
  • All unsold books must be picked up by 2:00 p.m. on Friday, June 3rd. Any unclaimed books will be put to good use in the Upper School program.
Register for CSS Summer Camps 
Basketball camp
Oh, how these kids have grown up at CSS Summer Camps!
The Colorado Springs School has been providing camp experiences for 30 years. All programs are open to the public. CSS is thrilled to welcome back long-time partners --
  • Challenger British Soccer
  • US Chess and Active Learning Camps
  • Legos
  • Science Matters in America
  • Mad Science (NEW in 2016)
We are pleased to announce the return of developmental and skills-based athletic camps:
  • Basketball Camp with Coach Vicki Vaughan
  • Volleyball Camp with Coach Misti Johnston and Bre Cullity Williams '09
Summer Movie Night
Save-the-Date: Saturday, July 16, 2016
On Campus

The Parents Association will host a fun community family night on July 16. This relaxing evening will feature a movie on campus and a food truck. More details to come!
 
  Opportunities 
Recruiting Ambassador Families
Welcoming New Families To Our Community!   
CSS will be welcoming several new families for the upcoming 2016-2017 school year and we would love your help! We connect each new student/family with an Ambassador family in their grade level to help guide them through their first year with us. This program is an important part of growing our community and making sure that families joining us feel supported through their transitions and a part of CSS!
     
Interested? Please call Gretchen Maixner in the Admission Office at (719)434-3514 and she can talk to you more about the program. We are looking for two Ambassador Families in each grade level. Thank you for volunteering to welcome our new families!
  Achievements 
Achievements
Colorado Expeditions and Seminars 

Children's School have embarked on their end-of-year Colorado Expeditions and Middle School Seminars are in full swing with the 8th grade off on Walkabout.

Click here for a glimpse of Children's School Colorado Expeditions.
Click here for photos captured during Middle School seminars.

Follow our Facebook page for a photos sent in from these incredible experiential adventures.  
 
Faces of CSS 

This year Vaughan & Walker Photography captured every CSS student in action, whether on the playing field, on stage, at recess, or in the classroom. View over 1000 images available for purchase (many unseen) in their three Featured School Galleries
Children's School Gallery
Middle School Gallery
Upper School Gallery
 
All of the CSS galleries will be closing June 15, so collect your favorites and save $ with their High-5 bundles! 
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 [email protected]. 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 
Updating RenWeb Info for 2016-2017

It is time for all re-enrolled families to complete RenWeb forms for the 2016-17 school year! Please reference this short video
tutorial to walk you through the process. You are required to update Family Demographic Webforms and 2016-2017 Permissions and Acknowledgements. 

 

2016-2017 handbooks are posted on the CSS website under Forms and Handbooks and RenWeb forms are available for you to complete.  

 

Please log into RenWeb.  

 

Coming soon! Summer Reading Lists, Textbook, Supply and Gear Lists for 2016-2017. 

2016-2017 Calendar Announced 

Calendar We are thrilled to announce the 2016-2017 Major Dates calendar for next year.

 Click here for the calendar link.

Here is to the year ahead! 
Table of Contents: In This Issue
Ceremonies and Celebrations
Upper School Book Swap
Summer Camps
Summer Movie Night
Ambassador Families
Achievements
Updating RenWeb for 2016-2017
2016-2017 Calendar
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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
[email protected].