News this Week
Come Out and Support Vanguard's Spirit Week
Vanguard invites all K-12 families, students, and friends to come support Spirit Week: October 15-19! There is a sports game every day of the week as well as a BBQ on Wednesday and Friday. Click here to see a list of activities!
Parent Teacher Conferences
Parent Teacher Conferences will take place October 25th and October 26th for grades K-12. Sign up for K-6 conferences outside of the classroom door. Please note: that there is no school for students or childcare available on parent teacher conference days.
Picture Retakes
Picture retakes will be held on Tuesday, October 23rd. Please pick up your order form in the front office. You must return your unwanted photos with your new order form. Students are not permitted to wear t-shirts, tank tops, spaghetti straps, blue jeans, or any blue jean articles of clothing. Students, K-8, will be required to change into their school uniform after retakes.
Weather Policy
Cheyenne Mountain Charter Academy and The Vanguard School will be bound by District 12 (D-12) decisions on whether to close, delay opening, or announce early dismissal because of inclement weather. Click here for a list of places you can check to find out if school is delayed or closed. In all cases of bad weather, parents should exercise their own judgment about whether to transport their children to school. Tardy arrivals or absences on such occasions will be excused.
Cool Science Festival
National Honor Society Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser
The Vanguard School's National Honor Society will be hosting a Pancake Breakfast at Applebee's on Galley, Saturday, October 27th, from 7 A.M. -10 A.M. Funds raised will support charities selected by NHS members. Tickets are $7 and provide all-you-can-eat pancakes, sausage, and drinks. Tickets will be sold at each building's front office, and you can also purchase tickets at the door. Click here to see the flyer. Consider purchasing an Applebee's gift card through Scrip, and you can support both NHS and CMCA!
Day of Excellence: February 15th
In recognition of our high school being the top-performing school in Colorado (for the 6th consecutive year) based on CSAP/TCAP scores, the CMCA School Board has approved a day off in celebration of this excellence. The Celebration of Excellence Day will take place on Friday, February 15, 2013, and all students (K-12) and staff will have that day off.
Forensics Assistant Coaching Position
This sport is particularly suited for those who love drama and oral presentation. This position will include two practices a week Monday and Wednesday afternoons 3:30-4:30 and four Saturday meets between December and March. Practices begin in October and go through the first week of March. There is very little prep work but a lot of pay off in this sport. If interested, email
[email protected] as soon as possible.
Pay for School Lunches by Credit Card Online!
Parents now have the ability to pay for school lunches online by credit card by clicking here. Please note that online credit card payments will incur a 1% convenience fee and will take one business day to be added into your child's lunch account.
Holiday Bazaar
Our first holiday bazaar will be held on November 30th, from 1-5PM and December 1st, from 10AM -3PM in The Box. Interested vendors or volunteers are asked to contact Becky Anderson via phone 719-231-4524 or email [email protected]. Volunteers are needed for advertising as soon as possible and for set up on November 30th. |