IMPORTANT DATES -
CSP Calendar of Events
WED Nov. 8 - Online orders for Silver Graphics are due this week in order to receive gifts for the holidays. Online ordering is easy!
shop.silvergraphics.com. Questions? Contact Brittany Fontana, CSP Art Aide,
bfontana@asd20.org.
THURS Nov. 9 – NOON DISMISS for CSP staff in-service. Carpool at usual locations. Denim day for staff and students.
THURSDAY classes (not Mon.) dismiss at noon on Thurs. Nov. 9 for staff in-service. Carpool at usual locations.
Denim day for staff and students (blue denim bottoms, uniform top).
Please be punctual for noon pick up as the CSP carpool will go very quickly. Our staff needs to return to the building for in-service.
NOON DISMISS CARPOOL REMINDER
When CSP has a noon dismiss (TH Nov. 9), carpool follows this protocol:
Kinder - 11:30, front curb
Gr. 1-2 – by the front curb
Gr. 3-8 – by the field
Please be prompt! Carpool goes quickly with fewer classes in session.
Teachers need to report to in-service by 12:20.
*T/TH PM KINDER does not meet.
CSP CLASSROOM HIGHLIGHTS:
WED Gr. 1 – Shared by Mrs. Heffentrager:
Last week when I was instructing students in Spalding, I asked them to use words from a previous list in a sentence. A student raised her hand and happily said, “WORK -
All this work is worth it!”
Her sentence took me by surprise. Entering Spelling words is a difficult part of the day for my young first graders as they have to focus on handwriting and posture as well as identifying letters, syllables, rules and other word markings. This young student’s comment gently reminded me that, yes, all of this work is worth the time and effort. It may not be easy, but it is producing much growth of character and mind.
Our class referred back to this sentence as we discussed Gratitude, our monthly character trait. What a joy to watch these students press in to the hard things and recognize that good fruit is the result.
M / T Gr. 6 – Shared by Mrs. Bauer:
This past month in my classroom, we talked about teamwork. One day I challenged students to play a cup tower building game. Each team member holds one of five strings which is attached to a rubber band. Using this tool (no hands on the cups allowed) and by effectively communicating, the team must successfully stack 5 cups into a pyramid formation. This teams expediently built and systematically disassembled the tower to return the cups to their original stack. Afterwards, teams shared their strategies with the class and noted them in their Character “flipbook” notebooks. Earlier in the month, 6th grade classes drew about themselves on a puzzle piece. This “Look How We Fit Together “activity demonstrated how several different members work together for the benefit of the whole. The fit-together puzzle pieces are displayed on the classroom bulletin board for the classes to learn about each other.
CURRENT NEWS
WREATHS ACROSS AMERICA
Donation deadline Nov. 27
TCA will support the Wreaths Across America program. There are several ways you can participate. TCA families can donate a wreath to be placed at Memorial Gardens Cemetery (deadline Nov. 27) or volunteer for the wreath laying ceremony on Saturday, Dec. 16. Please click
here for more information.
PROJECT TCA - EAST CAMPUS GROUP
If you are interested in being the CSP representative for the East Campus Project TCA parent group, contact Lainie MacDonald in the CSP office at 487-2000 or
lmacdonald@asd20.org.
Project TCA is providing a Soup & Salad lunch for staff on TH Nov. 30.
CSP parents with students in T/TH Kinder AM, 1, 3, 5 are asked to help.
If you’d like to contribute to this event
click here to sign up.
CSP GR. 4-6 STUDENTS INVITED TO PERFORM
WHERE: Pike’s Peak Center
WHAT: Colorado Springs Children’s Chorale “IN HARMONY FESTIVAL”
WHEN: Mon. April 23 – Wed. April 25
Deadline to contact Mrs. Higgins: TUES Nov. 14
Deadline to pay $20 fee: THURS Dec. 7
CSP has received a special invitation from The Colorado Springs Children’s Chorale.
CSP Gr. 4-6 students are invited to perform at the “In Harmony Festival” on Monday through Wednesday, April 23-25, 2018.
The cost is $20.00 per student.
Rehearsals at the Pikes Peak Center take place on Monday 4-23 and Tuesday 4-24 from 3:30 to 6:30. The Wednesday 4-25 rehearsal and performance is 3:30 to approx. 9:00.
Last year 20 CSP students performed beautifully for the large audience. Mrs. Higgins is hoping to double the number of CSP singers this year so we can perform two of our Winter Concert Songs as a small choir.
We’ll also sing a few designated songs with the massive In Harmony Festival choir (500 students on stage last year).
Please email Mrs. Higgins
phiggins@asd20.org by Nov. 14 if your student is interested in being part of this incredible performance opportunity with the Colorado Springs Children’s Chorale.
The $20.00 fee is due by Dec. 7.
You may pay:
- Drop off a $20.00 CHECK (made out to CSCC)
- Drop off $20.00 CASH to the CSP office
- Send in $20.00 CHECK OR CASH with your child to give to his/her classroom teacher.
- Label the payment envelope “Children’s Chorale” with your child’s name & grade & day @ CSP.
This is a wonderful opportunity for your student to sing at the Pikes Peak Center in a huge choir (several hundred students participate every year).
Mrs. Higgins will receive music copies based upon the number of students who sign up by Nov. 14, and pay their $20.00 by Dec. 7, (a week after our CSP Winter Concert on Nov. 30).
A couple of rehearsals for these CSP students will be held at TCA before the April
In Harmony Festival rehearsals to prepare our students to sing with the large choir and perform as a small CSP choir.
We hope to sing:
Yonder Come Day and
Take My Lumps as a small choir.
SCHEDULE – FEE:
- April 23, 24 - Rehearsal and Workshop (3:45 – 6:30 pm) @ Pikes Peak Center
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- April 25 - Rehearsal and Concert (3:45 – 6 pm, then a 7:00 pm concert) @ Pikes Peak Center
- The $20.00 Festival Fee includes:
- Music for the Festival (you keep it)
- Performance on the Pikes Peak Center Stage
- (1) Complimentary ticket per singer (for a family/friend member to attend)
- Dinner on Wednesday night
- Commemorative Poster and certificate
- (1) DVD recording of the Concert
The Children’s Chorale hosts this entertaining program each year. This is the second year CSP has been invited to participate.
Based upon the number of CSP students who choose to participate, Mrs. Higgins may need a few parent chaperones.
We are excited to invite our students to be part of this special musical opportunity. We’d love to have your family join the fun!
Questions? Contact Paula Higgins, CSP Music teacher,
phiggins@asd20.org.
Thank you for your support of the CSP Performing Arts!
Space Foundation Discovery Center HomeSchool Day :
The Space Foundation Discovery Center is inviting homeschoolers from across the Pikes Peak region to join us for our monthly HomeSchool days. In the Discovery Center's Lockheed Martin Space Education Center, participate in hands-on science activities to learn about Space travel and the universe around us. In the Northrup Grumman Science Center, presentations on Science on a Sphere will educate and entertain as we explore the Solar System and Earth Systems. In the EL Pomar Space Gallery view artifacts and models telling the story of historic and future space exploration.
All these activities and more are included in our special Homeschool Admission Rates. Admission to the Discovery Center is free to our Discovery Center Passport Holders. HomeSchool day will reoccur monthly with new themes and activities designed to engage learners on all levels. These activities are also a great way to meet other homeschoolers in the area and help enrich your child's learning experience. HomeSchool days is just one of the many exciting programs that the Space Foundation puts on to inspire, enable, and propel learners everywhere.
We have the following upcoming dates available (10:00-4:00):
Wednesday, December 6th—The Science of Star Wars
Wednesday- January 3rd—Robotics
Wednesday-February 7th—Space Olympics
Wednesday-March 7th—The Art of Space
Wednesday-May 2nd—Tinkering
$2 each (Ages 2-4)
$7 each (Ages 5-17
1 Adult Free per family, each additional Adult $5.00
No Additional discounts apply
Additional information can be found on our website by clicking
SpaceFoundation
.PREVIOUSLY POSTED NEWS
TCA HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL
Crazy For You!
Nov. 14 – 18
7:00 pm performance; 2:00 pm matinee on Sat. Nov. 18.
Also 2:00 pm matinee on Sat. Nov. 18.
Wasson High School Auditorium
Adult $10.00 + tax
Student/Sr. Citizen - $5.00 + tax
Tickets cost more at the door.
Click on link for more info
Crazy For You!
CSP Gr. 1-6 – WINTER CONCERT
Parents - please enter through the door nearest the football field
Students may dress up – wear a holiday outfit OR TCA uniform. (Apparel not allowed – orange shirt or t-shirt, denim, athletic wear.)
The Gr. 1-6 Winter Concert is Thurs. Nov. 30.
For grades 1st – 3rd, the concert will begin at 5:15 pm. Parents, please check your student in by 4:45pm in the gym.
For grades 4th-6th, the concert will begin at 7pm. Parents, please check your student in by 6:45pm in the gym.
Lyrics and a music CD were sent home in your child’s backpack recently. Please use these resources to practice for our annual festive concert. Your help at home is greatly appreciated!
*CSP will provide cookies for the dessert reception. Please come, relax and enjoy the show with your family.
CHARACTER
November Character Focus: Gratitude and Bravery, Courage & Kindness. 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, i.e. 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.
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CSP CURRICULUM
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.
3rd – 8th GRADE TYPING PAL UPDATE:
Due to unforeseen circumstances, all Typing Pal passwords have been changed to titans. Your student’s user name will remain the same: first initial and last name, all in lower case. Please look for an email from your child’s teacher regarding this change and the benefits of using Typing pal.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Ruth Kozyra,
rkozyra@asd20.org.
CSP POLICY
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.
UNIFORM PICTORIAL GUIDE
click
here for pictorial guide to uniform policy
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CSP WEBSITE & D20 PARENT PORTAL
TCA’s website:
http://www.tcatitans.org
PAY MANDATORY STUDENT FEES –
www.payforit.net
CSP 2017-18 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.
TCA FAMILY NEWS
BOX TOPS
Turn in those box tops and soup labels you have collected over the year. Box Tops are 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.
KING SOOPERS NEIGHBORHOOD REWARDS PROGRAM
CSP has earned over $2,266 to date 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. So the card is FREE! Every time 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 COLLEGE YOUTH BASKETBALL SHOOTING CAMP
Saturday, December 2 9am-12pm Here is the link for the camp:
sportscamp Questions? Contact Wes Kosel, Assistant Coach for Men's Basketball - Colorado College, 14 E. Cache La Poudre
mbbcamps@coloradocollege.edu cell (918) 327-1215 @CoachKosel
TUTORING AVAILABLE - Through Children’s Literacy Center
Do you have children who attend your school that are struggling with reading? Did you know they could receive free tutoring through Children’s Literacy Center (CLC) at the
Monument Library?
Children’s Literacy Center (CLC) is a local non-profit organization whose mission is to
build a life of success through a foundation of literacy…ONE child at a time. Questions? Contact Pamela Polke, Program Director/ Office #: (719) 471-8672 ext. 2, Fax #: (719) 473-0439 (CSP teachers sent home info on the CLC recently.)
NOVEMEBER EVENTS – PPLD Library 21C
- AfterMath: Wednesdays from 3:30-6 p.m. Is math homework getting you down? Our experienced math tutors can help you improve your grades and take the stress out of math.
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· Paws to Read: Wednesdays from 3:30-4:30 p.m. Kids can practice reading aloud and improve fluency by sharing a story with one of our loveable Paws to Read Therapy dogs!
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· Elementary Make/Tween Twist Thursdays: Thursday, November 16 from 4:30-5:15 p.m. This drop-in program for 5- to 12-year-olds features a lab where we will tinker with items resulting in creating or dismantling.
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· Kids Movie: Beauty and the Beast (2017): Saturday, November 18 1:30 p.m. Come watch a movie with us on the Saturday afternoon.
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· Saturday SALT: For the Birds: Saturday, November 25 1:30-2:15 p.m. This drop-in program for 5- to 12-year-olds revisits favorite S.A.L.T. (Science, Art, Literature, Technology) activities.
PIKES PEAK LIBRARY DISTRICT (PPLD) HOMESCHOOL HUB
https://ppld.org/homeschool-hub
The public libraries offer activities & events for homeschool families.
SCHOLASTIC PUBLISHING STUDENT POETRY CONTEST
$500 1st prize in each grade division
Cash prizes for entering: $25 - $150
Gr. 3-12 students are encouraged to enter this poetry contest.
The poems are to be completed at home – not in class.
* Pick up an entry form in the CSP/CP Office.
* CSP teachers will give entry forms to those students who are interested. MAILING DEADLINE: Nov. 8
ONLINE SUBMISSION DEADLINE: Nov. 15
Go to
www.scholasticpublishing.org for details.
Interested in Girl Scouts? Troops are forming now! Click
here for more information.
25th Annual Betty Field Memorial Youth Writing Contest (2018)
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 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 24, 2018. The winning authors in all categories will be honored at the April 7, 2018 Awards & Recognition Program. Questions? Contact Diane Pfalzgraf, PPLD Contest Coordinator, (719) 591-2404, 10 AM to 7 PM or email at
FriendsPPLD@pcisys.net
