CSP CURRICULUM

CHARACTER
Character lessons ( more information) are woven throughout our subject studies. Each week teachers share enriching character lessons so you may continue the conversation at home. Various character traits are taught at each grade level per month. The TCA Creed is central to our character education program. Student memorize & recite the Creed in their Classical Elements class, taught by Michelle Meyer.

PARENTS – teach Reading & Spelling at home
Although we are a Language Arts program, we don't teach K-8 Reading nor Gr. 3-8 Spelling. We highly recommend that you teach these subjects at home using curriculum you've purchased. Go to K-2 webpages - TEACHING READING AT HOME for helpful resources.

IEW TRIAD
CSP upholds the “IEW Triad” – parents + student + teacher – to create, edit and publish IEW assignments. Although we often encourage upper elem. students to manage much of their own schoolwork, it is expected that parents edit their child IEW Sloppy Copy + Graded Copy, and sign off the designated IEW checklist when editing is complete. (This is a Gr. 3-8 expectation.) Points are deducted for missing signature.

SHURLEY ENGLISH TRIAD
CSP upholds a “Shurley English” Triad – parent + student + teacher working together to learn Gr. 1-2 Grammar. Parents may purchase or check out the Shurley English Teacher Answer Key to correct their child’s grammar worksheets at home.  (This is a Gr. 1-2 expectation.) Return homework for a grade each week. 

CSP LENDING LIBRARY
A variety of homeschool materials and required CSP curriculum are available to check out for a minimal refundable cash deposit. You may check out the materials for the entire year. Please make an appointment with Ruth Kozyra, CSP Curriculum & Program Specialist, at rkozyra@asd20.org, 487-2027.

TCA-EAST LIBRARY
Books may be checked out beginning the last week of August. IC is currently updating the database.


CSP WEBSITE & D20 PARENT PORTAL

TCA’s website: www.tcatitans.org

SIGN & DROP OFF 3 PARENT FORMS (click on Fees & Forms)
• Notice of Intent to Homeschool
• Homeschool Status Report – 1 per child
• TCA Letter of Understanding – new parents only

PAY MANDATORY STUDENT FEES – www.payforit.net
CSP 2016-17 Student Fees are online at CSP/ Fees & Forms.  Pay mandatory CSP fees on-line through your Infinite Campus Parent Portal. Parents input child’s Student ID to complete the account set-up. Use payforit username and password to log onto: www.payforit.net. You may pay TCA student fees without incurring any convenience fee. (NOTE: There is a convenience fee for online lunch-money payments.) Questions? Contact Toni DeMott, tdemott@asd20.org, 488-6479.

D20 PARENT PORTAL
If you have trouble logging into IC, contact help@asd20.org or 719-234-1777.
D20 asked parents to change their student’s password on IC this summer. You won’t be able to access IC until this is done. Read CSP Handbook, sign off on IC – Extended Parent Portal – that you read this important document. Also sign off on permission for other IC docs listed in your parent portal.

Infinite Campus
Do you need help with Infinite Campus? Click here for help. 
Infinite Campus 
IC FAQ

EMERGENCY CONTACTS UPDATE
Update your student’s Emergency Contacts in Infinite Campus. Students will only be released to a parent or the Emergency Contacts listed in IC.
Log into your IC extended portal account.  Add/update up to 3 contacts. Put “John and Nancy Doe” instead of just “John Doe” under “Name”. (This method allows you 6 people as Emergency Contacts.)


CSP POLICY

DUAL ENROLLMENT GUIDELINES
CSP does not allow dual enrollment with other state funded schools. Submit one HOMESCHOOL STATUS REPORT for each homeschooled child.Please contact Sherry Cory at scory@asd20.org or Susan Nosal, CSP Principal, snosal@asd20.org if you have questions.

UNIFORMS
View the elementary  uniform policy and JH uniform policy on the CSP website. Neutral shoes are best. Students need to wear sneakers on PE days. JH students wear an athletic uniform for PE. Students may wear a solid color crew neck sweatshirt, cardigan sweater or TCA logo hoodie in the classroom in approved TCA colors - navy, hunter green, red, or white.

CARPOOL
Refer to Carpool Map
Plan extra time during the first few days of school - follow the directions of the carpool attendants. Please be patient and courteous in the carpool line. NO CELL PHONE USE during carpool. Student safety is imperative. Come to a complete stop at the stop signs - PPCC campus police are rightfully vigilant and issue tickets if necessary.

3 options for PM pick-up:

1. Pick Up—Park in the big lot & wait outside the classroom door. If you are not waiting at the classroom at 3:30, your child will follow the teacher to the Drive-Up area of carpool. (Gr. K-2, front curb. Gr. 3-8, field)
2. Walk Up (Parent Waiting Area) --Students may walk to the blacktop by the playground and wait for parent to walk up and collect them. (Choose this option only if student is with an older sibling or after practicing the walk-up with a parent.)
3. Drive Up--Drive through East Elementary carpool. Students stand with teacher either on the front curb (Gr. K-2) or by the field (Gr. 3-8).

Students not picked up by 3:45 pm will be escorted to the CSP office. Parent will be called; arrive promptly - the office closes at 4:00 pm.

FRONT ENTRANCE KIOSK
Bring photo ID each time you enter the building. The Kiosk attendant uses Raptor technology to provide a visitor badge. (All D20 Elementary schools & TCA campuses use Raptor Scan.)


UPCOMING TCA EVENTS

2016 TITAN TRAIL 5K & 1-MILE
The 2016 Titan Trail 5K & 1-mile will take place, Saturday, August 27th.  Register today! Event registration is now open! Adults - $30; students (12 and under) - $20.
Don't want to run/walk, but are still interested in being involved? Sign up to volunteer! There are lots of opportunities count for Community Service Hours. 
Questions? Contact  titantrail5k@gmail.com.

LANDSHARKS FALL CROSS COUNTRY SERIES
The TCA-EAST campus Landsharks Running Club offers a non-competitive youth program to introduce running to young athletes in a safe and fun environment. The Fall Cross Country Series is a six-week school program led by Coach Chris Heiser, open to Gr. K – 6 students. The cost is $59 per runner. Practices are Tuesdays and Thursdays, 3:55 pm to 4:45 pm, Mary Kyer Park, Aug. 30 – Oct. 4 (party). Races start at 4 pm on Sundays, Sept. 18, 25 and Oct. 2 @ the Air Force Academy (next to the stadium). Races last approximately 1.5 hours. Runners (K-6) will run one event each race.

Please register online prior to the first practice on Tuesday, August 30

Registrations close Wed. Sept. 14 for the season.
www.landsharkrunclub.com

LANDSHARKS PARENT ORIENTATION MEETING: Important information regarding practices, schedules, races, clothing, sign-up, etc. is included in a packet that you will receive at the parent orientation meeting Tuesday, August 23 at 3:35 pm in Room 125 (Spanish Room), TCA East campus. It is highly recommended that you attend this meeting. If you have questions, contact Coach Chris at 719-375-5640 or usna.21412@yahoo.com.


TCA FAMILY NEWS

TCA-East PTO CARNIVAL
Sat. Sept 9, 4:00 – 7:00 pm
All homeschool families and friends are invited to this fun family event!

BOX TOPS
Turn in those box tops and soup labels you have collected over the year. As you do your back-to-school shopping, please remember that Box Tops can be found on a wide variety of food and paper products as well as some Hanes apparel. You can access the complete list of eligible products at www.btfe.com. Watch for bonus Box Tops on products and your shopping receipts too. If you are an on-line shopper, you can earn e-Box Tops by logging into btfe.com, then going to your preferred website to shop. Each single Box Top is worth 10 cents; bonus Box Tops are worth more. We earn thousands of dollars every year for TCA East & CSP! If you have a King Soopers or Safeway card, you can register them at eLabelsforEducation.com and earn bonus points for TCA East. Clip the UPC codes on the label and turn them in at school. We also accept caps from eligible beverages and sauces. Find the complete list at labelsforeducation.com.

MATH MANIPULATIVES
If you or a homeschool friend are interested in math manipulatives, please contact Candace Velarde, Velardehouse@gmail.com .

KING SOOPERS NEIGHBORHOOD REWARDS PROGRAM
Last year CSP earned over $1500 from the King Soopers rewards program. You can pick up a reloadable gift card in the CSP office.  The initial cost is $5 per card, and the card is pro-loaded with $5.  Everytime you reload the card, CSP receives 5% back from King Soopers.  Please consider supporting CSP with this easy program.  For more details, contact the CSP office at 487-2000. 

COMMUNITY NEWS

Colorado Springs Children’s Chorale
OVERTURE - PERFORMANCE PREP CLASS
For young performers in grades K-3, Children’s Chorale offers Overture, a non-auditioned, fun, fast-paced introduction to pitch-matching, choral singing, basic music theory and drama!
Meets Tuesdays, starting September 20.
$150 for 9-week class.

PRIDE & PREJUDICE THIS WEEKEND
Paula Higgins (CSP Music/Theatre teacher) is performing in a Musical Rendition of Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice. Four performances this weekend at First United Methodist Church Theatre. Here is the link for more info: http://www.tinroof-productions.com Tickets are $15, however, if you order 10 tickets ahead you pay only $10 a ticket. Call 719-641-2531 for further questions or phone reservations!