Update for February 14, 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.

 

  

 Vanguard Voice

  

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.


FlashAlert Text & Email Messaging

 If you did not receive a text message alert on Monday, February 11th, about our 2 hour delay, please create an account or update your subscription with FlashAlert by clicking here.


SCRIP

Our leadership team has completed

 

Upcoming Events and Save the Dates
2/15: Day of Excellence (NO SCHOOL)
2/18: President's Day (NO SCHOOL)
2/19:
Progress Reports
2/20: Pikes Peak Economic Club (7-8:30pm, Vanguard Library)
2/21: On Broadway (7-8:30pm, HS Cafetorium)
2/23: HS Ski Field Trip
2/26 & 2/27: TCAP Reading Test for Grade 3
2/27: TCAP Writing Practice for Grades 5-10
2/27: Pikes Peak Economic Club (7-8:30pm, Vanguard Library)
2/28: Carrabba's Night (6pm, Cafetorium)
2/26-3/1: JH Spirit Week 
Schoolwide News
Carrabba's Night
We will have Carrabba's cater a fantastic buffet dinner as we do every year!  Join us on Thursday, February 28th, from 6-8 pm in the Vanguard Cafetorium. Pre-paid reservations can be made at any front office.  Dinner is $12 for adults and students in grades 7-12, $8 for students in grades K-6, and free for children under the age of 5.  All reservations and payments must be received by February 26. There will be two dinner times to choose from: 6pm or 7pm.  The band program will be auctioning off delectable homemade desserts. Plan on bidding and take one home!  Our Vanguard Band will benefit greatly by all of your support, so make it a family treat, and bring the grandparents, too!
School Board Elections  
The school is seeking Individuals that are interested in running for the two open seats on the Board of Directors for the 2013-2014 school year. In order to be eligible, one candidate must be a resident of D12, and have at least 50% of their eligible children enrolled in the school.  The other candidate does not need to be a resident of D12, but still must have 50% of their children enrolled. Candidates must have also attended at least 3 complete Board meeting in the 12 months prior the date of candidate verification for eligibility. Click here for more information.
High School Basketball Games this Weekend!
Come support our high school basketball teams this weekend in the Vanguard Gym! Our girls are undefeated this season, and the boys have had the best season in Vanguard history. 

 

Friday, February 15th: Miami-Yoder (JV Boys at 4:00, Varsity Girls at 5:30, and Varsity Boys at 7:00)

 

Saturday, February 16th: Peyton (JV Girls at 3:00, JV Boys at 4:30, Varsity Girls at 6:00, and Varsity Boys 7:30)

Access Infinite Campus Parent Portal on a Mobile Device
You can now access Infinite Campus Parent Portal (assignments, grades, attendance, and schedules) on your mobile device! Click here for instructions!
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.) 

K-6 News
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.

SpiritWear for Sale

SpiritWear is Available for order until February 20th.  This is the last time you can get CMCA t-shirts and hoodies until September!  Turn this order form and payment into any front office.

7-12 News

On Broadway Performance 

Come join The Vanguard School for a night On Broadway on Thursday, February 21st, at 7:00 pm in the Vanguard Cafetorium. The concert features the high school choir and many solos, duets, and small groups performing music from Broadway shows!  Admission is $1, and cash or check is accepted!

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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