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


During the summer, monthly special editions of ROAR will be distributed in the first week of June, July, and August. These summer editions of ROAR will be chock-full of important messages such as summer reading lists, reminders for completing medical paperwork, school supply and gear lists, parent and student handbooks, sports schedules, volunteer opportunities, notices regarding the lunch program and bus stops, and we will highlight beginning-of-the-year events to prepare you for a successful 2016-2017 school year.     
 
You can also stay connected to CSS over the summer by tuning into the website and following us on Facebook.  
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. These items include critical information such as contact information, emergency contacts, media releases and permissions to fully participate in school. This information will be utilized to compile the student directory, rosters, seminar prep and used in emergency situations.

 

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 to complete these forms.   

 

All forms must be updated by June 15, 2016. Students may not participate in fall sports conditioning or practices or return to campus for the start of school without these updates. 

Preparing for 2016-2017

Summer Reading, Textbook Lists, School Supply Lists, and Gear Lists
Coming Soon! 2016-2017 Middle School Supply List (PDF)
Coming Soon! 2016-2017 Middle School Seminar I Gear List (PDF)

2016-2017 Upper School Textbook and Summer Reading Lists (PDF)
Coming Soon! 2016-2017 Upper School Supply List and BYOD Requirements (PDF)

Annual Physicals and Immunization Records
Current physicals are required state-wide every year for all students, and because appointments for physicals fill up quickly during the months of June, July and August, it is strongly suggested you call your doctor now to make this annual appointment. If you are not sure when your child's physical expires, please call Ann Runte at (719) 475-9747 at or email her at arunte@css.org.
  
(This form is good for 365 days from the date of the last physical and requires physician signature)
Additional Medical Forms; as necessary
2016-2017 Calendar 

Calendar We are thrilled to connect you with the 2016-2017 Major Dates calendar for next year. Please consult the calendar resources for back-to-school events like the Ice Cream Social, orientations and of course the first days of school. 

Click here for the 2016-2017 Major Dates PDF.

Click here to access the website google calendars. Filter by "All Campus" calendar or specific sports calendars. 

Register for Transportation 


Gil Vasquez, Facilities Director will be setting bus routes and the pick-up and drop-off locations for the upcoming school year. Please give us your input to help set prospective bus stop locations.

If you are interested in having your child ride the bus on a daily basis to and or from The Colorado Springs School next year, please fill out the Transportation Registration (PDF). If there is a bus stop location you are interested in but is currently not listed, annotate it on the form or by contacting Gil Vasquez, the Facilities Director at (719) 649-8075, or by email at gvasquez@css.org.  
 
In order to add additional pick-up and drop-off points there must be a minimum ridership at each location.
Coming Soon!
More details for the 2016-2017 are being compiled and will be
added to the website and linked to the July Summer Edition of ROAR!

2016 Fall Sports Coaches and Fall Sports Practice Schedules
Check out the website for a listing of fall sports or feel free to contact Athletic Director, Mr. Rick Risk, to inquire about involvement in upcoming sports.

2016 Band Practice and Summer Lesson Opportunities
For more information about summer band lessons and practices, inquire with Band Director, Mr. Brent Moorhead.     

2016-2017 New Hires Announced in Head's Letter
To read previous Head of School blog posts on a variety of educational and philosophical topics visit Aaron Schubach's blog or  webinars screencasted from this past year's Parent Connections.    

2016-2017 Annual Fundraising Overview
Learn more about the Annual Fund and fundraising efforts at CSS or contact Director of Advancement and Communications Jessica L. James.

2016-2017 Lunch Pricing, August Lunch Menu & Instructions to Fund Your Lunch Account
CSS offers daily hot lunches, a salad bar, drink stations, a snack shack, box lunch orders for afterschool activities and away games. Click here, for more general information on the Lunch Program directed by Chef Allison Thompson.

2016-2017 Parents Association
Get involved with community-building efforts supported by our active Parents Association. Contact Parents Association President, Jill Richardi, to learn more.   
Stay Connected with RenWeb

Did you know you can access family contacts through RenWeb (myCSS)? Use your log-in and you can access phone numbers, email addresses and physical addresses for classmates and friends.

Are you always on the go and wish you had your directory with you? Consider purchasing the RenWeb app for $4.99 annually for your smartphone. Click here to learn more about all the benefits of the RenWeb app. 
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

  
5:00 p.m. - First Showing in the Theatre - Star Wars: New Hope
Dusk - Second Showing on the Quad - Star Wars: The Force Awakens

The Parents Association will host a fun community family night on July 16. This relaxing evening will feature an earlybird movie in the theatre and then a night out under the stars with a movie on the quad. Food trucks and an ice cream truck will be serving outside, but families may also bring their own picnic dinner. Be sure to bring blankets and lawn chairs for the best seat on the quad.

May the force be with you! Indulge in the theme and participate in our Star Wars themed costume contest. Wear your favorite fan tshirt, dressup, or dazzle us with your best princess hair buns.

Bring friends and neighbors!   
  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 become 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 Ambassador Families in each grade level. Thank you for volunteering to welcome our new families!
  Achievements 
Achievements
For your reading pleasure, please enjoy these highlights from our end-of-year ceremonies. We are so proud of the many accomplishments and gains made during the 2015-2016 year.  
 

More graduation photos featured by Vaughan & Walker Photography (Photo album; available for purchase and download)         

Award Ceremonies

Continuation Ceremonies
5th Grade Continuation (photo album) 
 
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 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 
Summer Admission Tours and Testimonials
 
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 Maggie Beltrami, Admission Assistant at (719) 434-3500 in the Admission Office to signup for a Tuesday morning, 9:30 a.m. tour or schedule an appointment.  
 
Testimonials from the Class of 2016
Parents and seniors as you prepare to move off into a dynamic world, please consider sharing your thoughts and comments about your experiences at CSS with Faith Madsen, Director of Admission at (719) 434-3520.
Table of Contents: In This Issue
Summer Communications
Updating RenWeb for 2016-2017
Preparing for 2016-2017
2016-2017 Calendar
Register for Transportation
Coming Soon!
Stay Connected
Summer Camps
Summer Movie Night
Ambassador Families
Achievements
2016-2017 Calendar
Join Our Mailing List
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.