A Letter From Our Principal

Dear Pikes Peak Prep Soaring Eagles families and community members—

It's hard to believe it is that time of the year again - the beginning of a new school year. I am honored to be the principal of Pikes Peak Prep, and welcome both our returning families and those who are joining our school community for the first time. Exciting changes are happening at Pikes Peak Prep. Our enrollment has grown to over 350 from kindergarten to 12th grade, and with growth come additional resources that benefit all students. I am excited to be able to tell you about our new facilities, programs, and staff:

 PARDEN OUR DUST! – As you may have already seen, our physical campus is growing with the addition of 16 modular classrooms, which will be used primarily for secondary classes and programs. We want to thank The Classical Academy, who donated the modulars and The Assistance League for granting us use of their lot across from our school. We’d like to add special thanks to Chuck Murphy and Murphy Construction for all their logistical support. All of these are positive indicators of growth and continued improvement, and I am truly excited about what the future holds for Pikes Peak Prep.

CLASSROOMS - We have expanded to two kindergarten and two first grade classes, and the classrooms for grades K-4 will remain in the south wing. The north wing will house grades 5 and 6, Art, Technology, and secondary Math and Science. English, Social Studies, and Music are moving into our new modular classrooms. Thanks to a generous donation of Nautilus equipment from Karen Marley, professor of Exercise Science at CSUPueblo, we are also able to open a new weight training and fitness center in one of our modular classrooms. A new workshop for Engineering and 3D Art will be opened in another modular classroom.

You are all invited to come to school for our new event called ―Preflight—a meet-the-teachers Ice Cream Social on Thursday, August 9 from 3:00 – 5:00 p.m.

TECHNOLOGY UPGRADE - We are updating technology school-wide, including new computer lab desktops that will support engineering and technology instruction and mobile laptops for graphic design and on-line testing. We will also have a class set of netbook computers with wireless internet connectivity in each academic classroom from third grade up, providing one-to-one instructional technology.

SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY ENGINEERING MATH (STEM) FOCUS GRADES 9-12 - Along with the new technology we are implementing a strong STEM--Science Technology Engineering and Math--curriculum focus in at the secondary level, including Project Lead The Way™, a nationally-recognized engineering education program. All 7th and 8th eighth grade students will be scheduled for a Computer Technology applications course to ensure they are all equipped with the 21st Century skills colleges and employers demand, and this course is also offered as an elective choice for high school students.

EXCITING NEW ELECTIVE CHOICES FOR GRADES 9-12 - For the first time at Pikes Peak Prep, students in grades 9-12 have a choice of elective classes. Thanks to our new modular classrooms, access to an internetbased curriculum called E2020, technology upgrades and increased enrollment, we are able to offer some exciting new classes, including:

Project Lead The Way™ Introduction to Engineering Design

3D Animation and Game Design

2D and 3D Art

Graphic Design

Choir

Physical Fitness and Conditioning

On-line language classes in French, German, Latin, Spanish and Chinese

NEW STAFF - All of our new teachers have extensive experience in education and the professional world—a talented, dedicated, collaborative, caring, tech-savvy team. They are completely committed to ensuring your children meet and exceed learning standards, to preparing them for the Early College Program, and to supporting our positive, academically-rich, student-centered culture.

We also want to welcome Mr. Brian Humphries, our new Assistant Principal. Mr. Humphries will be overseeing discipline, co-curricular and extracurricular activities, Service Learning, and testing. He is also initiating our new positive behavior support program--―EAGLE : Enthusiasm Accountability Generosity Leadership Excellence.‖

NEW PARENT AND COMMUNITY RESOURCE CENTER – Our new Parent and Community Resource Center

(PCRC) is a place where families can access a range of support resources, including academic and learning support programs, health and social services, youth and community development, and community engagement. It will be a place to get information, attend seminars, meet other parents, find community resources, become an active member of PTO, schedule your volunteer hours, and receive clothing, food, and school supply assistance.

In closing, I want to thank you for your support and encourage you to fully embrace the moment. Your children receive the

best education when you and our dedicated teachers work as a team. It's a parent’s enthusiasm, support and involvement that inspire children to do their best. Together we can achieve wonderful things. We are committed to our mission of preparing every student for college and success in the 21st Century. At Pikes Peak Prep ―All Roads Lead To College.‖ Thank you for your support, and your commitment to your child's education. I look forward to seeing you in the very near future.

Let’s Go Soaring Eagles!

Warm regards,

Dawn M. Nelson

Principal

Electives! Electives! Read All About Them!

At Pikes Peak Prep, our students receive a well-rounded education that will put them on the path to college. Here are a list of electives and descriptions offered this year ('12-'13) to our high school students.

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

TECHNOLOGY AND ENGINEERING

Project Lead The Way™ Pathway To Engineering High School Engineering Program
Introduction to Engineering Design (IED)
Introduction to Engineering Design is the first year class in Pathway To Engineering (PTE) sequence. The major focus of IED is the design process and its application. Through hands-on projects, students apply engineering standards and document their work. Students use industry standard 3D modeling software to help them design solutions to solve proposed problems, document their work using an engineer’s notebook, and communicate solutions to peers and members of the professional community. About Project Lead The Way™ Project Lead The Way (PLTW) is the leading provider of rigorous and innovative Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) education curricular programs used in middle and high schools across the U.S. STEM education is at the heart of today’s high-tech, high-skill global economy. For America to remain economically competitive, our next generation of leaders -- the students of today -- must develop the critical-reasoning and problem-solving skills that will help make them the most productive in the world. STEM education programs like the one offered by PLTW engage students in activities-, projects-, and problem-based (APPB) learning, which provides hands-on classroom experiences. Students create, design, build, discover, collaborate and solve problems while applying what they learn in math and science. They're also exposed to STEM fields through professionals from local industries who supplement the real world aspect of the curriculum through mentorships and workplace experiences. PLTW's comprehensive curriculum for engineering sciences has been collaboratively designed by PLTW teachers, university educators, engineering and biomedical professionals and school administrators to promote critical thinking, creativity, innovation and real-world problem solving skills in students. About the Pathway To Engineering High School Engineering Program Pathway To Engineering (PTE) program is a sequence of engineering courses which follows a proven, hands-on, real-world problem-solving approach to learning. Throughout Pathways To Engineering, students learn and apply the design process, acquire strong teamwork and communication proficiency and develop organizational, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills. They discover the answers to questions like how are things made and what processes go into creating products. Students use the same industry-leading 3D design software used by companies like Intel, Lockheed Martin and Pixar. They explore aerodynamics, astronautics and space life sciences. Hello, NASA. Students apply biological and engineering concepts related to biomechanics – think robotics. They design, test and actually construct circuits and devices such as smart phones and tablets and work collaboratively on a culminating capstone project. It’s STEM education and it’s at the heart of today’s high-tech, high-skill global economy. PTE courses complement traditional mathematics and science courses. The program is designed to prepare students to pursue a post-secondary education and careers in Science Technology Engineering and Math related fields.


Computer Technology Applications
In this course, students will gain the computer skills they need to become confident and prepared to use technology at school, at work, in college, in the professional world, and in everyday life. Topics include search engines and web browsers, keyboarding and typing, presentations, website design, image editing, and spreadsheets. Students will also become familiar with a number of web-based applications, such as Gmail™, Blogger™, Google™ Calendar, and GoogleReader™. Computer Applications will also challenge high school students to become highly proficient in Microsoft Word®, Excel®, PowerPoint®, and Outlook® through engaging lessons and coursework.



3D Animation and Game Design
This introductory course teaches animation essentials through hands-on projects in Adobe® Flash®, a professional grade software program used by animation experts worldwide. Students will create a diverse portfolio of their own animations. During the second semester, students will learn the fundamentals of game
 design and development through step-by-step projects in Adobe® Flash®. Students will create a diverse portfolio of games, incorporating game mechanics such as point-and-click, click-and-drag, shooter, scrolling action, and multi-room exploration.





ART AND PUBLISHING



2D Art
2D Art Students will be introduced to the elements and principals of art through a variety of 2D projects including drawing, painting, collage and printmaking. Traditional and contemporary media will be utilized to help students discover their niche and allow them to develop a portfolio with techniques and big ideas that are relevant to them.


3D Art
An exciting and progressive class in the basics of sculpture and modeling. Students will discover clay, found objects, motors and wire plus more media to design and build their creations. Contemporary as well as traditional techniques will be employed to focus students on creating a portfolio that has relevance to their interests.


Computer Graphic Design
Students will learn to use the computer as a tool for creating their own work and for manipulating digitized images. Students will use graphic design programs such as Adobe Illustrator®, Photoshop®, and In-Design®), as well as digital imaging devices (digital cameras and scanners), to create a variety of 2D projects, which may include story illustrations, commercial art projects, and original works of art. Students will create a portfolio of their work in hard copy and electronically showcasing their skills.


Publications
This class will focus on the fundamentals of journalism and journalistic-style writing, photography and photojournalism, and create and publish the school’s yearbook, newspaper, and literary arts magazine. Publications Production staff members will also contribute photos and stories to the school’s website. Note: Work outside of class covering school and community events will be required.

MUSIC



Choir
Pikes Peak Prep is working to expand our choir program to include a variety of vocal groups based on student interest and ability. Students will work together as a large vocal ensemble and focus on choral skills development and performance. As the year progresses, students will continue to improve their large-group ensemble performance and will also branch out into smaller, more specialized vocal groups, such as women’s and men’s ensembles, a capella and show choir groupings. Public concerts and choir competitions are planned. Note: Rehearsals and performances outside of school time are required.


Band, Drum Line and Color Guard
Students will be grouped based on experience and interest. Focus will be on musical skills and performance development. Color guard is a new group forming. Students who join color guard will perform synchronized flag routines in coordination with the band and drum line. Band, drum line and color guard will perform together at concerts, community and school events, and parades. Note: Rehearsals and performances outside of school time are required.

PHYSICAL EDUCATION (Grades 10-12)

Note: All ninth grade students will be scheduled for ninth grade Physical Education class.

Physical Fitness and Conditioning

This class will teach students how to reach personalized goals by implementing and monitoring an individualized fitness plan. Participants will learn the five components of physical fitness which include: cardio endurance, muscular strength, muscular endurance, flexibility and body composition. Students will be assessed on improvement with the goal of improving in all of the five component areas. Participants will also master methods used for self-assessment. Students will learn how to perform heart rate calculations as it relates to a fitness program. Class participants will gain knowledge of the muscles of the body and the various methods used to effectively and safely train them. Some team sports will also be a part of this class to help students master cardio endurance. Note: Thanks to a generous donation of weight training equipment, Pikes Peak Prep is adding a new weight and fitness room.

Individual and Team Lifetime Sports

This class will focus on teaching students the skills necessary to participate at a competent level in a variety of lifelong sports and recreation. Students will master the skills needed to apply rules and ethics to non-traditional and traditional sports and activities, including but not limited to: badminton, pickleball, tennis, volleyball, softball, basketball, handball, lacrosse, line dancing, yoga and pilates. Students will be assessed on participation, content knowledge and skill improvement. This class will also teach students how to demonstrate respect and support for self and others.

SCHOOL SERVICE

Teaching Assistant (Classroom aid and tutor)

High school students who serve as a Teaching Assistant (TA) will assist elementary or secondary teachers with classroom-related tasks and projects. Students assigned to kindergarten – sixth grade classrooms will also assist our elementary students in developing reading, writing and math skills. The Teaching Assistant will act to enhance self-esteem and confidence in children through patience and encouragement. Working as an elementary classroom aid and tutor provides relevant experience for students interested in careers in education, childcare, and literacy-related fields.

ON-LINE LANGUAGE ELECTIVES

Students who elect to take a language on-line through E2020 will be scheduled for an independent study block in the computer lab. Tutoring assistance will be available from faculty members or virtual coaches. E2020 on-line courses are also accessible from home.

E2020 on-line language courses use PowerSpeak, and courses are aligned to national

standards as set forth by the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL).

 For a sample lesson, go to http://demo.pglms.com/sections/home.

In all E2020 on-line language courses, students are introduced to the language with fundamental building blocks in four key areas of foreign language study: listening comprehension, speaking, reading, and writing. Each unit consists of an ongoing adventure story, a vocabulary theme and grammar concept, interactive games reinforcing vocabulary and grammar, reading and listening comprehension, speaking and writing. Multimedia cultural presentations cover major language-specific speaking areas in the world.

On-line language courses available for 2012-2013:

French I    German I   Latin I   Spanish I,Spanish II and Spanish III

Note: Chinese I will be offered if a qualified local tutor is identified.

Pardon Our Dust...Here We Grow Again!

Local Charter School Receives Gift for Expansion
Pikes Peak Prep Receives Portable Classrooms from Classical Academy

Colorado Springs, CO – With help from key community organizations, Pikes Peak Prep (PPP), located at 525 E. Costilla Street in Colorado Springs, will expand enrollment from 290 students last year to an approximate enrollment of 360 on the first day of school this year (August 13, 2012). The school will now have the ability to nearly double its enrollment in the coming years thanks to a donation of eight portable classroom buildings from The Classical Academy, a charter school in District 20.

Dawn Nelson, principal of Pikes Peak Prep, reported on how the new classrooms will be used. “The new buildings will provide the space for elementary and secondary programs to expand. For the 2012-2013 school year, the new modular classrooms will house our secondary English and social studies team, choir and band, a new PE weight and fitness room, a workshop for our engineering and 3D art programs, an academic intervention classroom, and possibly a parent center. Courtyards between the buildings will provide outdoor eating and meeting space for our middle and high school students to enjoy. Of course, the project would not be possible without the cooperation of the Assistance League who is allowing us to use the land adjacent to our school for the buildings.”

Kevin Collins, Interim President of The Classical Academy, stated "In the community of charter schools, we often do great things with limited resources and temporary solutions. TCA is grateful for the teachers and students who made excellent learning happen in these portable classrooms. Thanks to generous stewardship from our parent community, we are finishing our main classroom building, so we are pleased that a part of our history will have a new season of usefulness at Pikes Peak Prep Charter School. We wish the teachers and students many years of learning and achievement in their new classrooms and library."

“Chuck Murphy, PPP school board member and CEO of Murphy Construction, has stepped forward to help us prepare the ground for the new classrooms, as well as preparing an additional plot adjacent to the school that will serve as a sports field,” stated Walt Glover, PPP Board of Directors President and CFO ofthe United States Olympic Committee.

“Work is already well underway preparing the Assistance League lot. The modular classrooms will be installed within days. Neighbors are excited about our school's growth, new programs, and the development of the land,” stated Principal Nelson.
Seats for fall enrollment are still available in a few key grade levels. Applications are available online at www.PikesPeakPrep.org.

Watch our progress as we grow with these exciting photos!

Land Prepping July 15, 2012

July 15, 2012

Here come the new classrooms!

Inside one of the new classrooms.

Progress as of July 19, 2012

Classrooms in place!

K9 Unit Visits PPP!

On June 14^th El Paso County Sherriff’s Department visited the Pikes Peak Prep students with the K9 unit for a demonstration.  The Pikes Peak Prep students enjoyed seeing the dogs in action and were provided information on how these dogs are used on a daily basis.

The Olympics Come to PPP

One could say Pikes Peak Prep students deserved a “gold medal” for an outstanding Olympics themed Field Day this past June 22nd. From “Leap the Mississippi River” to the “Italian Pasta Pull” aka tug of war, the kindergarten through twelfth grade students had a thrilling day. Some events students could receive awards while others were just fun and exciting. Overall, PPP’s Field 2012 was a huge hit! Read below the descriptions of the events during the day. Some of them are a hoot!

Description of PPP Olympic Events
Grades K – 6

1. Discus throw – this is an award event.

2. Mexico Sponge Relay –  6 relay (adjust this number depending on class size) teams. 1st person has sponge, dips it in pool of water and has to run and squeeze the water into their teams bucket and run and hand off the sponge to the next person in line. First team to fill their bucket wins. After all buckets have been filed have the winning team empty the buckets back into the pools. Race again if time allows.

3. Ireland Potato Sack Race – this is an award event.

4. Greece Torch Relay – 5- 6 (adjust if needed) equal teams lined up on the edge of the blacktop facing the fence,  1st person in line holds the “torch” on the signal GO! 1st person runs with the torch touches the fence and hands off the torch to the next in line.  All grades have practiced this many times and are experts at it. After one team wins have them go again and try and beat the winning team as long as time allows, or get a water break.

5. Australian Kangaroo Hop – students compete and see who can jump the most consecutive jumps without missing. They may choose their choice of jumping. Ex. Single foot, both feet, crisscross etc.

6. Mr. Potato Head Relay – 6 relay teams Each team has an equal amount of 9 Mr. Potato head parts. Teams’ lines up by the parts, on the signal GO! 1st person in line grabs a potato head part and runs to put it on the potato head, they then run back and high five the next person who grabs the 2nd part to help complete Mr. Potato Head. Game continues until everyone has completed Mr. Potato Head, with the 1st team done being the winning team. If time allows do another relay where they disassemble Mr. Potato head part by part.

7. Capture the Brazilian flying fish and pigs- the students know this game. It is like capture the flag. Make 2 teams, teams try to capture the opponent’s fish out of the water. If tagged they go the other person’s jail until they are walked free. First team to capture the other teams fish or pigs wins. Reset the game for fun and play again if time allows.

8. Leap the US Mississippi River – the students know this well. The 2 jump ropes are placed about 1ft. apart. Students line up behind the “river”. 1st person leaps over, then next in line etc. After everyone has gone through and it is the 1st person turn again, the river is made couple inches larger. If a student lands between the 2 ropes “the river” they are out. Keep going until only one person is remaining then repeat the activity if there is time, or get a water break.

9. Italian Pasta Pull – Good old fashioned tug-o-rope here. The scarf on the rope has to pass the other team’s cone. The students have practiced staggering on the rope and know it well. Mix it up, co-ed, by b-days, alphabetical order EX. A-N on one side M- Z on the other.

10. England Soccer Shoot – 6 cones are placed as the target, 6 students at a time line up in front of a cone with other students in line behind the starter. On the signal GO! Each student tries to aim and knock down the cone in front of them. After all the starting students have shot at their cone have them run and set the cone up if needed and give it to the next in line. For safety do not let them run and retrieve their soccer ball until all have shot. They all need to run and retrieve their ball at the same time. For fun keep track of how many times each team has knocked down their cone.

11. USA Track & Field25 yd. dash – this is an award event. Boys line up at the starting cone and race to the end cone. They are use to the phrase “gentlemen get ready” and after you see they are ready the start is “ready set go”. Please be at the finish and record 1st, 2nd and 3rd place for boys. Repeat for the ladies and record 1st, 2nd and 3rd place Please record it on your index card for me.. They may have a few trial runs before the actual race and after just race for fun with co-ed races, shortest to tallest, Jan to June b-days racing etc.

12. USA Track & Field3 legged race – bands are in the box. Students get into pairs facing the end cone and place a band around 1 left leg and the other’s right leg. 4 pairs go at once. They start at the cone, race to the end cone and back. After everyone has had a turn let them mix up their partners and race again.

Description of PPP Olympic Events
MS/HS

1. Basketball Games – half court, boys vs. boys on one side, girls vs. girls other side

2. Mexico Sponge Relay –  6 relay (adjust this number depending on class size) teams. 1st person has sponge, dips it in pool of water and has to run and squeeze the water into their teams bucket and run and hand off the sponge to the next person in line. First team to fill their bucket wins. After all buckets have been filed have the winning team empty the buckets back into the pools. Race again if time allows.

3. Greece Torch Relay – 5- 6 (adjust if needed) equal teams lined up on the edge of the blacktop facing the fence,  1st person in line holds the “torch” on the signal GO! 1st person runs with the torch touches the fence and hands off the torch to the next in line.  All grades have practiced this many times and are experts at it. After one team wins have them go again and try and beat the winning team as long as time allows, or get a water break.

4. Australian Kangaroo Hop – this is an award event. Let each individual student practice jump roping for a few minutes. Then on the signal GO! Have them start jumping rope. When they miss a jump they are done. Awards go to the last 3 female students and 3 male students that jump the most jumps. 1st, 2nd and 3rd place.

5. Mr. Potato Head Relay – 6 relay teams Each team has an equal amount of 9 Mr. Potato head parts. Teams’ lines up by the parts, on the signal GO! 1st person in line grabs a potato head part and runs to put it on the potato head, they then run back and high five the next person who grabs the 2nd part to help complete Mr. Potato Head. Game continues until everyone has completed Mr. Potato Head, with the 1st team done being the winning team. If time allows do another relay where they disassemble Mr. Potato head part by part.

6. Capture the Brazilian flying fish and pigs- the students know this game. It is like capture the flag. Make 2 teams, teams try to capture the opponent’s fish out of the water. If tagged they go the other person’s jail until they are walked free. First team to capture the other teams fish or pigs wins. Reset the game for fun and play again if time allows.

7. Leap the US Mississippi River- this is an award event – the students know this well. The 2 jump ropes are placed about 1ft. apart. Students line up behind the “river”. 1st person leaps over, then next in line etc. After everyone has gone through and it is the 1st person turn again, the river is made couple inches larger. If a student lands between the 2 ropes “the river” they are out. There is 1st, 2nd and 3rd place for girls and 1st, 2nd and 3rd for boys.

8. USA Volleyball Teams- put students in teams play for fun.

9. Italian Pasta Pull – Good old fashioned tug-o-rope here. The scarf on the rope has to pass the other team’s cone. The students have practiced staggering on the rope and know it well. Mix it up, co-ed, by b-days, alphabetical order EX. A-N on one side M- Z on the other.

10. USA Track & Field25 yd. dash – this is an award event. Boys line up at the edge of the sidewalk and race to the fence. Use to the phrase “gentlemen get ready” and after you see they are ready the start is “on your mark get set go”. Please be at the finish and record 1st, 2nd and 3rd place for boys. Repeat for the ladies and record 1st, 2nd and 3rd place Please record it on your index card for me. They may have a few trial runs before the actual race and after just race for fun with co-ed races, shortest to tallest, Jan to June b-days racing etc.

11. USA Basketball Knockout

12. USA Track & Field3 legged race – bands are in the box. Students get into pairs facing the end cone and place a band around 1 left leg and the other’s right leg. 4 pairs go at once. They start at the cone, race to the end cone and back. After everyone has had a turn let them mix up their partners and race again.

REACH Summer Program

The Colorado Springs School (CSS) is launching an innovative program in order to prepare students to gain entry to and succeed in college. The three-week summer program is called REACH.  This program is designed for students entering 8th grade. REACH will enroll 33 students from Atlas Preparatory School (District 2) and Pikes Peak Prep. “CSS is reaching out so that students may reach higher,” states Kevin Reel, CSS Head of School.

“CSS is very good at getting students into college. 100% of our students are accepted to college, and more than 70% of CSS students get into their first-choice college. We know that colleges look for students who communicate well, can collaborate and work together, demonstrate strong critical-thinking skills, and display a strong work ethic,” said Reel.  “CSS provides students unparalleled experiences, and we want to expand our impact.”

REACH will go beyond simply covering traditional classroom lessons with students. Instead, REACH draws upon interdisciplinary experiences to deepen a student’s skills directly, a style of teaching that CSS has used successfully for its 50-year history. Using a theme of exploration and discovery, students will study the traits of explorers who reached beyond their comfort zone, practice writing and public speaking, work together on robotics and geo-caching challenges to build teamwork and critical-thinking skills. Additionally, these students will visit mentors in the community who will inspire them to explore and discover what their future might be like if they obtain a college education. The students from the two charter schools are selected by the administrations at Atlas Prep and Pikes Peak Prep.

“We are absolutely thrilled to be partnering with a renowned independent school like CSS. Many of our scholars who will be participating in the REACH program will be the first in their family to graduate from college. REACH is an amazing partnership and opportunity for them to continue on the college path they are currently on at Atlas," states Zach McComsey, Founder, Executive Director and Principal of Atlas Preparatory School.

REACH is modeled after successful summer programs at other independent schools in other cities, but it is the first of its kind in Southern Colorado.  The Colorado Springs School believes REACH is a strong example of a motto embraced by several independent schools --- “private schools with a public purpose.”   REACH director, Anne Taylor, a teacher at CSS, attended such a program at The Lakeside School in Seattle, and after graduating from Stanford University, she worked in a similar program at the Head Royce School in Oakland. Her deeply personal experience positions her to shape and lead REACH.

In addition to Ms. Taylor’s teaching and leadership, the program will be further staffed by three other teachers. There will also be 7-8 interns and assistants from CSS who will provide added mentorship to the rising 8th graders.  The REACH program is funded by local donors who want to see such a program in the Colorado Springs region. CSS intends to expand the program and eventually have it be open for qualified students from all across the region.

“REACH is positioned for success with several key components in place --- a director who has benefited from and worked in similar programs, partner schools with college-bound visions for their students, a host school that succeeds in preparing students for college,  a national network of mentor schools, and visionary donors.” states Reel.

REACH will take place on the CSS campus June 11-29, 2012.

“This is yet another way that CSS is exercising its mission in a manner that strengthens the entire region and exercises leadership that shows responsibility for others,” states Reel.

Here Comes June!

UPCOMING EVENTS FOR   

Every Friday in June…Ice Cream / Fruit Bar Fundraisers

On sale after school at 3:30 p.m. on the front sidewalk - $1.00 - $1.50

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Friday – June 8^th…Career Fair - 1:50 – 3:30 p.m.

For more information please contact Carly McCallister at 570-7575 ext. 3177.  ___________________________________________________________

Wednesday – June 13^th…Spring Music Concert – 5:30 p.m.

Bring your blankets and folding chairs and join PPP for our version of a “Concert in the park” outside.

Bring a picnic dinner, or food will also be available to purchase. Hope to see you there. ________________________________________________________________

Thursday – June 14… El Paso County Sheriff’s Department K9 Unit Demonstrations

El Paso County Sheriff’s Department K9 Unit will be visiting on June 14^th with a demonstration for our students. The K-6^th grade demonstration will take place in the school parking lot from 1:00 – 1:30 p.m.

The 7^th – 12^th grade demonstration will take place from 1:30 – 2:30 p.m.

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Friday – June 15…Science Assembly – 12:00pm – 3:00 p.m.

For more information please contact Marlene Duran 570-7575 ext. 3163

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Friday – June 15…Skate City

Come join us for the last Skate City party of the year!!

One free slice of pizza for every paid skater. Money and permission slips due by Thursday June 14^th.

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Friday – June 22^nd…Field Day

A fun-filled day for students and parents. Volunteers still needed; please contact Monica Ramey 570-7575 ext. 3159. Dress: short sleeve t-shirt, shorts, tennis shoes, hats and sunglasses (NO tank tops or sleeveless shirts).

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Wednesday – June 27^th…Awards Ceremony…PPP gym

1:00 p.m. - Elementary Awards                   2:00 p.m. – Middle School/High School Awards

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Wednesday - June 27…Kindergarten Graduation and Awards Ceremony…PPP gym – 4:00 p.m.

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Wednesday – June 27^th…Final Exams/last full day of classes

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Thursday – 6/28 & Friday – 6/29 – End-of-Year Student Led Conferences

Please check with your child’s teacher for date and time of your conference.

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Thursday – June 28^th…High School Graduation…Colorado College – 6:00 p.m.

Classes resume Monday - August 13^th.   Have a great summer!!!