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Update for February 1, 2013
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 Lend a Hand
 

 

We have raised

$37,000 

 

Please make a donation of $100/child to help us reach our goal of $100,000.

 

  

Baskets Needed!

  

We are looking for some large baskets for various projects around the school! If you happen to have any large baskets (at least 1 foot wide/round) that you don't plan on using, please bring them to the high school front office!

 

2012-2013 
Student Directory

 

You can access a copy of the 2012-2013 Student Directory by logging on to  Infinite Campus Portal and selecting the Reports tab. A link will direct you to the downloadable directory. You may also pick up a printed copy at any building's front office.



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Weather Policy
CMCA/Vanguard will be bound by District 12 (D-12) decisions on whether to close, delay opening or announce early dismissal because of bad weather.  

 

Upcoming Events and Save the Dates
2/2: Free Throw Shooting Contest (Vanguard Gym, 9-10:30am)
2/5: Knowledge Bowl grades 5 & 6 (1:45-2:45pm) 
2/6: Knowledge Bowl grades 3 & 4 (2-3pm)
2/7: Knowledge Bowl grades 1 & 2 (2-3pm)
2/7: Kindergarten Family Night (6:30-7:30pm)
2/8: Pizza and Spirit Wear Day (Grades 1-4)
2/8: Spirit Wear Day (Grades 5-8)
2/8: Uniform Resale at Wahsatch Campus (1-2pm)
2/15: Day of Excellence (NO SCHOOL)
News

Colorado State Free Throw Shooting Contest

The Vanguard School will be hosting the first round of the Colorado State Free Throw Shooting Contest on Saturday, February 2, from 9-10:30am in the Vanguard Gym. Boys are girls ages 10-14 are eligible to participate and must bring proof of age (birth certificate or passport).  Awards will be given in each age category and gender. Winners have the opportunity to move on in the State contest later in February.

Kidpower is coming to CMCA in February 
Kidpower of Colorado (www.kidpowerCS.org), a nonprofit agency, provides comprehensive safety education skills to children and their families. Kidpower's purpose is to teach young people personal safety and confidence-building skills to reduce their risk of being bothered by strangers and people they know. See flyer for date and times.
TCAP Testing- Save the Dates 

When planning future appointments, please be aware of our TCAP schedule this year and make every effort to have your child present at these times:

 

February 26-27 Grade 3 Reading TCAP (8:00 - 10:30 A.M.)

March 12-14 Grades 3-10 TCAPs (7:30 - 11:30 A.M.)

March 19-21 Grades 3-10 TCAPs (7:30 - 11:30 A.M.) 

FlashAlert Text and Email Messaging

If you did not receive a text message alert on Tuesday about our school closing, please create an account or update your subscription with FlashAlert by clicking here.

best of 2013

Vote CMCA as Best in the Springs! 

For the last two years, Cheyenne Mountain Charter Academy earned Best of the Springs. Let's work together to earn Best of the Springs 2013! Click here to VOTE!
  1. Click the link above to start voting
  2. Click the "Start Voting" button
  3. Next to High School, type in "The Vanguard School"
  4. Next to Middle School, type in "Cheyenne Mountain Charter Academy"
  5. Next to Elementary School, type in "Cheyenne Mountain Charter Academy"

Learn to Swim Sessions 

See this flyer for more information about learning to swim at the Cheyenne Aquatic Center.  

Free Dental Care
The Colorado Springs Dental Society and the Colorado Dental Association are sponsoring a free dental care week, beginning February 4, for uninsured children under 17 years of age.  For more information, visit Kids in Need of Dentistry by clicking here. 

Coaches Needed 

There are several coaching positions that are currently open for this year. Please let Athletic Director, Dina Fuqua, know if you are interested or know someone outside of CMCA who may be interested. Coaching applications can be accessed at www.cmca12.com/employment for the following positions: 

  • 5/6 Grade Girls Basketball Coach
  • JH Girls Soccer Coach 
  • HS Girls Varsity and JV tennis coaches (2)
Stay Connected

CMCA is online! Stay connected with CMCA:

  1. Vanguard Voice: our K-12 monthly newsletter
  2. K-6 Weekly Newsletters: K-6 weekly class newsletters
  3. PTO News: PTO updates and events
  4. Infinite Campus Portal: check attendance and grades
  5. Follow CMCA on Facebook 
  6. Follow The Vanguard School on Facebook 


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