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NEXT WEEK IS DRESS UP WEEK for all CSP students – no denim or athletic wear. Students may wear a nice outfit or their uniform. Dec. 12-15.
MISSING SMALL PLAID BOOT AFTER CONCERT?
There was a very small snow boot on the kiosk ledge this morning. I’d estimate it was for a 3-4 year old. It is black with some black and red plaid. Since it hasn’t been picked up yet this morning, I’d guess it was left by someone coming to the Cottage School concert last night.
DID YOU KNOW?
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow penned a poem based on hope. Later it became a Christmas song – I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day. The backstory is very interesting. Season’s greetings!
https://blogs.thegospelcoalition.org/justintaylor/2014/12/21/the-story-of-pain-and-hope-behind-i-heard-the-bells-on-christmas-day/
WHAT DID YOU DO IN CLASS TODAY?
In Gr. 4, Mrs. Daum guided students to compose their own Didactic Cinquain, using a graphic organizer. This form of cinquain doesn’t follow the syllabic format; it simply allows students to focus on grammar and colorful language. Here’s what the class composed together:
HOPE
Positive, wishful
Trusting, anticipating, believing
Never giving up on yourself
Aspiration
IMMUNIZATIONS – Is your student compliant?
There are several children who are not complaint on their immunizations for school. These parents have already received notification from the nurse regarding the details. I need you to know that we are required to exclude non-compliant students from class beginning January 5, if they are still not compliant. The last thing I want to do is to exclude a child from going to their class. Please help CSP by following one of these options to be in compliance.
1. Bring in immunization records to the school office that show your child is up to date on the required immunizations.
2. Sign the parent waiver form either online or by printing out the form. Here is the link:
https://www.colorado.gov/cdphe/vaccine-exemptions
CHECK LOST & FOUND
Please check the Lost & Found rack & bins outside both FT & CSP offices. Left over items will be donated to charity during winter break.
TEACHER’S FAVORITES
Parents frequently ask ‘What would my teacher or tutor like for Christmas, birthday, thank you gift, etc.?’ To make it easier to access your teacher’s ‘Favorites’, you can now find this posted on each grade level web page, including our Special’s teachers (located under the Specials TAB).
KEEP USING THOSE KING SOOPERS CARDS
Thank you to those of you who consistently use the King Sooper rewards shopping cards for groceries and fuel. We have earned over $2000 from this program for CSP projects.
We plan to:
* help fund turf to cover the fenced-in dirt area for the front playground
* purchase curriculum for the Lending Library - to save you time & money!
* purchase equipment and supplies for the CSP Music program
King Sooper cards are available in the office for $5.00. They're loaded with $5.00 - so they're FREE.
SAVE THESE DATES
WINTER BREAK
Our last day before break is Thursday, December 15.
CSP resumes classes on Tues. January 3 for a full day of classes.
NO HOT LUNCH - Tuesday - Wednesday students bring a sack lunch. Hot lunch is available on Thurs. Jan. 5.
Monday classes return Jan. 9.
NOON DISMISS
Tues. Jan. 10
Denim day for staff & students
Carpool as usual.
Teacher in-service @ 12:30.
FRIDAY MAKE-UP DAY – MONDAY STUDENTS ONLY
Fri. January 13 will be our last Monday make-up day for this school year. No hot lunch. Bring a sack lunch & wear a uniform. Carpool as usual.
END OF SEMESTER
First semester ends on Thurs. January 12. Participation reports will be distributed after the semester ends. Junior high students will receive their final grades on Infinite Campus. Grades K-6 will receive a hard copy report from your child’s teacher.
There will be no school on Monday, January 16, MLK Jr. Day.
AUDITIONS FOR CSP FAMILY TALENT SHOW – prepare now!
Thurs. Jan. 26
3:45 – 6:30 pm, Rm. 121
Students prepare a 3 min. solo, duo, or group performance (solo or with sibs, friends, parents)
Talent Show will be held Thurs. Feb. 9, 6 – 8:30 pm., TCA-E gym
More details to come in January
Contact Paula Higgins,
phiggins@asd20.org for audition time
PREVIOUSLY POSTED NEWS.
LENDING LIBRARY
Several parents requested that we order an Easy Grammar teacher’s manual for them to borrow this year, to correct their child’s homework. The books are ready for check-out from our Lending Library. Bring $35 refundable cash deposit – no checks accepted. Books will be collected in May. Questions? Contact Ruth Kozyra, CSP Curriculum Specialist,
rkozyra@asd20.org, 487-2027.
CHARACTER
DECEMBER Character Focus: Love & Hope. Teachers will note which character strengths were discussed each week so you may continue those conversations at home. CSP classes will also implement Peer Mentoring, pairing older and younger classes to engage in character discussions and activities together. Mentoring across grade levels is a part of the Board initiative for enriching TCA’s Character Education program.
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.
CSP WEBSITE & D20 PARENT PORTAL
TCA’s website:
www.tcatitans.org
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
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Infinite Campus
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CSP POLICY
ATTENDANCE POLICY
Parents - if your child will be absent please call 487-2000 and leave details on our attendance line. Students who are chronically absent and exceed 3 absences (6 Kinder half days) in a semester, excused or unexcused, risk not successfully completing the semester. Consistent attendance at CSP should be a top priority since we are a part-time program. See ATTENDANCE POLICY on the website:
CSP/Parents/CSP Handbook/Attendance Policy.
DELAYED SCHOOL HOURS
In the event we have a weather 2-hour delay, please follow these times:
10:15-3:30 all classes, Grades 1-8
10:15-12:30 K AM classes
1:15-3:30 K PM classes
*Hot lunch will be served on 2-hour delays for Grades 1-6.
Morning kindergarten children need to bring a big snack since they are being dismissed later than usual.
*Students may wear denim bottoms + a uniform top on delayed start days.
NOTE: If we have a 2-hr. delay on an in-service date (Jan. 10, Mar. 1, Apr. 20), students will not come to class. Only teachers report 2 hrs. late and stay for in-service.
TESTING/EVALUATION OPTIONS FOR HOMESCHOOLERS
Per Colorado law, homeschool students in the odd grades, beginning in Gr. 3, are required to take a standardized test or have a formal evaluation submitted to your local school district. CSP offers the ITBS-CogAT Survey Battery in grades 3, 5, and 7 for a $25 fee. The test dates are: Fri. March 10 for WED classes Gr. 3, 5 & 7; Fri. March 17 – TH classes Gr 3 & 5. Only students currently enrolled in CSP may test with us. A CSP Testing Information document including a permission slip will be sent home in January. Consider this info an EARLY heads-up so you can plan accordingly.
COMMUNITY NEWS
SKATE IN THE PARK
Outdoor ice skating in Acacia Park
Open every day until Jan.16, 2017
Hours vary, check the website before you go:
www.DowntownCS.com
COLORADO SPRINGS CHILDREN’S CHORALE AUDITIONS – JANUARY 12, 2017
Have a student in grades 2-7 who loves to sing? Audition for the Children’s Chorale, NOW FEATURING A STREAMLINED REHEARSAL SCHEDULE FOR THE TRAINING CHOIRS. Good candidates will have basic pitch-matching ability, well-focused behavior and a strong desire for a varied performing arts experience. Please call our office, 633-3562, by January 9, 2017 to set up an audition.
For the audition, singers will be asked to sing the first verse of America, the Beautiful in a small group in addition to echo singing individually.
Remember that we do have an extensive tuition assistance program to help talented kids who may not be able to afford an extracurricular activity.
JDW COTILLION
In a world where kindness, courtesy and respect are often overlooked, JDW Cotillions is recognized as an authority in education young people in the art of social dance and social skills training. In today’s competitive society, those with well-developed social skills have a tangible advantage in virtually every aspect of their lives. Cotillion classes run for 6 weeks and are open to grades 3-8.
Online registration opens December 6th at
cotillion.com. Classes begin January 17th.
PHILHARMONIC KIDS CONCERT
Philharmonic Kids concert,
The Orchestra Rocks
February 15 & 16, 2017
Register here: do so now so you may receive your Link Up materials and take full advantage of the Link Up program!
If you have any questions or would like more information, contact Bernie
bernie@csphilharmonic.org, or 719-344-2456.
PIKES PEAK HOME SCHOOL BAND �� �� ��
The Pikes Peak Home School Band is now offering a new string program, along with the band program! We invite all eager instrumentalists ages 7 through high school to come learn the art of making music in our classes. Everyone is extremely excited and pumped up about starting a new chapter in the program! Contact Bill Callen at (719)-598-2373 for more details and any questions you may have. Go to
Pikes Peak Home School Band Facebook page.
BETTY FIELD MEMORIAL YOUTH WRITING CONTEST - 2017
All 6th through 12th grade students in El Paso County and in areas served by the Pikes Peak Library District are invited to enter the Betty Field Memorial Youth Writing Contest-2017 and earn top honors plus cash prizes. This annual mystery writing contest encourages students to develop their creative writing skills. Details at
www.writingcontest612.info. Deadline for submission of entries is 5:00 PM, Saturday, February 25, 2017. The winning authors in all categories will be honored at the April 15, 2017 Awards & Recognition Program. Questions? Contact Diane Pfalzgraf, PPLD Contest Coordinator, (719) 591-2404, 10 AM to 7 PM or email at
FriendsPPLD@pcisys.net
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