Cheyenne Mountain High School

Smoke Signals, Oct 2018 Vol. 31, Issue 3

From the Principal’s Desk As you have probably heard, we began the school year with the great news that Cheyenne Mountain School District ranked as the number one school district in Colorado. While we have always been near the top in the ranking, this is the first time we have been num- ber one. In addition to the overall rating for the district, each school within the district also receives an accreditation rating from the Department of Education.

Districts and schools are accredited using three criteria: academic achievement, academic growth, and postsecondary and workforce readiness. Academic achievement and growth are determined by the state-mandated PSAT/SAT sequence of tests. Postsecondary and workforce readiness are graded using SAT testing scores, drop- Don Fortenberry out rate, matriculation rate to two-year, four-year and career and technical education institutions. CMHS scores well on each of these categories and has never earned less than a Performance rating, the highest accredita- tion rating. The scores and rating are re- These reports tell us that the vast majority of our ported via the School Performance Frame- students meet or exceed the academic level colleges work which can be found on the home page expect of high school graduates. It also lets us know of the school website. that the scope and sequence of our courses are per- The Legislative Report on Developmental forming as they are designed to. The data also Education, also published annually by the reinforces the many anecdotal reports we get from Colorado Department of Education, details graduates who tell us that they are well prepared for how many students from each Colorado their freshmen college level classes. Of course, we high school either chose to enroll in, or test- continuously look for ways to improve the educational experience for our students, but it is good to know that ed into, a remedial math or English course at in-state colleges. CMHS is consistently they are leaving us ready for the next level. one of the top schools with the lowest On a final note, October promises to be a busy and percentage of students enrolled in develop- fun month. The fall band concert, Hits Night, and the mental classes at the postsecondary level. fall play are on the schedule and several sports will Please refer to the report if you would like begin their playoff runs. The calendar on the school more information. website, cmhs.cmsd12.org, list the dates and times of all the activities for the month if you are interested in attending.

Don Fortenberry

Smoke Signals Oct 2018 1 PTO President’s Message

Care To Share? Join The Club!

Hard to believe the kids have only been back in school for about a month now, and with PTO's theme "Include so as to Inspire" already in full swing, the uptick in volunteer interest, participation, and feed- back has been nothing short of energizing! It is exciting to watch our teachers and volunteers apply new and creative ideas which undoubtedly contribute to Cheyenne Mountain School District's No. 1 ranking among all 178 districts in Colorado.

Student Orientation and Back to School Night went off without a hitch, due in large part to your gener- ous donations of time, water bottles and desserts. Thank you very much to Susan Albright, Kim Batterson, Rebecca Berg, Laura Berry, Romilly Bethart, Stacey Bradfield, Daphne Burlingame, Gina Byrd, Susie Caldwell, Catherine Calvin, Misty Cantu, Amy Chaffin, Margo Chandler, Genny Collins, Jenny Craddock, Jill Crann, Heather Curry, Lelia Davis, Valarie Day, Chiaki DeMoss, Marie DeMoss, Margot Elwell, Julie Farrell, Jenna Figueroa, Aimee Gassman, Lynn Glatt, Holly Hinesley, Lori Hoag, Michelle Hofmann, Susan Holmes, Kristel Hybl, Sally Hybl, Sandra Jamiolkowski, Lesley Johnson, Brian Jones, Gina Jones, Traci Knapp, Gretchen Kolbezen, Allison Kriss, Rebecca Leveille, Nancy Lopez, Mike MacDonald, Grace MacLean, Megan McAdoo, Mike McCleish, Heidi McKisic, Mel Mineni, Elizabeth Mota, LaDonna Pacheco, Steve Parker, Amelia Pearce, Silvia Perez, Amy Pesaven- to, Lisa Roche, Rachel Rocks, Sara Schoites, Marni Scofield, Emilie Simon, Alicia Souvignier, Shawnee Starr, Cindy Stein, Laura Stone, Michele Suckling, Katie Thompson, Carrie Trookman, Jenn Trotter, Nga Turner, Jill Twede, JoAnne Valenzia, Rebecca Vickery, Christy Ward, D.W. Wayne, and Karin Wayne!

Have you heard about the Mindfulness Club, the newest student activity at CMHS? " Mindfulness" - connecting mind, body, and soul to bring perspective and balance to everyday situations through active attention to the present and nonjudgmental thought - is a movement sweeping our nation's schools as a naturally therapeutic way of reducing stress, anxiety, and depression through breathing techniques and various forms of meditation and mindfulness exercises. Teachers Meg Fredrick and Dave Kenefsky led the charge last year with two workshops which then led to sessions for freshmen during orientation. They have since formed the Mindfulness Club which meets on Friday mornings. It is wildly popular and the fastest growing extracurricular activity among the students. Three cheers to Meg and Dave for spearheading innovative methods to promote positive change among and for our students!

And now, how about a club for our PTO members? PTO is reviving and tweaking an activity of the past but now open to all former and current PTO members and CMHS admin/teachers/staff who wish to participate: "WE CARE TO SHARE" CARE PACKAGES that you can send to anyone for any reason! It also is a great way to catch up with old friends and make new ones. The first exchange will be at 6 p.m. on October 25 in the Kiva. Look for the flyer in this month's Smoke Signals for more infor- mation. (RSVP to me at [email protected].) Please mark your calendar and spread the word!

Kristina Chung PTO President [email protected]

INSIDE THIS ISSUE: Important Dates 3 Upcoming Events 12 PSAT Information 5 Athletic News 15

College Information 6 School Policies 24

PTO News 10 Sponsor 25

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IMPORTANT DATES

10/2 DEPARTMENT CHAIR MEETING in the admin main conference room 10/3 STATE COUNT DAY / NO SCHEDULE CHANGES AFTER PROM in the HS admin. main conference room PTO MEETING in the HS admin. main conference room CRAFT FAIR MEETING in the HS admin. main conference room 10/4 CM ALUMNI CONCERT FEATURING Eve Jennings in the HS Cafeteria 10/6 NATIONAL SAT TEST at CMHS 10/8 PSAT STAFF TRAINING during both lunches in the Kiva BOOSTER CLUB MEETING in the HS admin. main conference room DAAC MEETING at the Administration Office 10/9 STUDENT COUNCIL SPONSORED BLOOD DRIVE in the upper cafeteria HITS NIGHT DRESS REHEARSAL in the auditorium ALL STATE MOCK CHOIR AUDITIONS from in the choir Room 10/10 PSAT FOR SOPHOMORES & JUNIORS SENIOR PICTURE DEADLINE 10/11 SAAC MEETING in the HS admin main conference room HITS NIGHT CONCERT in the Auditorium 10/13 CHOIR FALL MATTRESS SALE FUNDRAISER 10/15 ALL STATE MOCK CHOIR AUDITIONS in the choir rooms 10/17 PRINCIPAL’S COFFEE in the HS admin main conference room 10/18 END OF 9-WEEK GRADING PERIOD - GRADES DUE BY 4PM ALL STATE CHOIR AUDITIONS Vista Ridge FALL BAND CONCERT in the auditorium 10/19 PLC/PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT – NO STUDENTS ALL STATE CHOIR AUDITIONS at Vista Ridge CAST & CREW DINNER FOR FALL PLAY FULL TECH DRESS REHEARSAL in the Black Box Theatre 10/20 CDE TALENT IDENTIFICATION DAY at CMHS 10/23 PARENTS PREVIEW NIGHT FOR FALL PLAY in the Black Box Theatre 10/24 FALL PLAY MATINEE in the Black Box Theatre 10/25 FALL PLAY OPENING NIGHT in the Black Box Theatre 10/26 AP STUDIO ART & DRAWING EXHIBIT in the gallery FALL PLAY PERFORMANCE in the Black Box Theatre 10/27 NATIONAL ACT TEST at CMHS FALL PLAY MATINEE PERFORMANCE in the Black Box Theatre 10/29 BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING at the Administration Office 10/30 A CAPPELLA COFFEE HOUSE CONCERT in the choir room

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Smoke Signals Oct 2018 3 School Resource Officer

The fall semester brings lots of activities and events for students to enjoy and participate in. Drive Smart is an annual event that promotes safe driving behaviors for students in all grades. Drive Smart gets kicked off on Thursday, October 18th with a breakfast meeting at the Doubletree Hotel (1775 E. Cheyenne Mountain Blvd.) 7:00 AM.

This is a great opportunity for students of all ages to partici- pate and bolster those college applications and resumes. I have included the kick off breakfast invitation with all of the details. Student participation is only required during the normal school day hours. If any students are interested in participating, please encourage them to stop by my office so I can get their names and answer any questions they might have.

th 30 Annual DRIVE SMART COLORADO 2018 High School Traffic Safety Challenge Planning Session with Students, Faculty and School Resource Officers (continental breakfast will be served) Date: Thursday, October 18, 2018 Time: 7:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. Place: DoubleTree Hote,, 1775 E. Cheyenne Mt. Blvd (corner of Circle and E. Cheyenne Mt. Blvd.)

I have attached a link for an upcoming fundraiser supporting local first responders. This fundraiser is being hosted by The Hermes Team / Remax Properties. Justin Hermes is a Cheyenne Mountain graduate. The event will be held on Friday, October 12th from 5-7PM. This will be a great opportuni- ty to visit with and support our local police and fire personnel.

First Responders Breakfast Fundraiser

Officer Bill Walsh School Resource Officer Cheyenne Mountain High School 719-475-6110 ext. 1002/ [email protected]

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College Information - PSAT

2018 PSAT/NMSQT ON OCTOBER 10 (PRELIMNARY SCHOLASTIC APTITUDE TEST / NATIONAL MERIT SCHOLARSHIP QUALIFYING TEST)

Who should take the PSAT? • All juniors who are interested in competing in the National Merit Scholar Program and/or want a pre- view and practice for the SAT • Sophomores who want to a preview and practice for the PSAT/NMSQT in hopes of competing in the National Merit Scholar Program next year

Why should students take the PSAT? • The PSAT is the practice test for the SAT • Taking the PSAT allows students to: • Become familiar with the SAT testing format • Receive information about their critical reading, math, and writing skills • Allows JUNIORS to enter the National Merit Scholarship Competition

When is the PSAT given? The PSAT will be given at Cheyenne Mountain High School on Wednesday, October 10, 7:00—11:30 am.

How do students sign-up for the PSAT? Students should sign-up for the 2018 PSAT in the Counseling Office. The cost of the PSAT is $16.00. Students may pay with cash (exact change is appreciated) or check (make checks out to CMHS). Students are encouraged to sign up as soon as possible because there are a limited number of tests available.

How can students prepare for the 2018 PSAT? Students can log on to https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/psat-nmsqt-psat-10/practice for infor- mation about the skills tested on the PSAT and practice questions.

Bell Schedule for All Students on October 10, 2018

SOPHOMORES & JUNIORS: Report for PSAT, 7:00 am – 11:30 am.

FRESHMAN & SENIORS (All students NOT taking the PSAT): Report to school for the schedule below: 12:05 - 12:20 0 Hour 12:25 - 12:40 1st Period 12:45 - 1:00 2nd Period 1:05 - 1:20 3rd Period 1:25 - 1:40 4th Period 1:45 - 2:00 5A Period (1st lunch-No cafeteria food available) 2:05 - 2:20 5B Period (2nd lunch-No cafeteria food available) 2:25 - 2:40 6th Period 2:45 - 3:00 7th Period

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College Information

College Services Overview The College Counseling office presents two evening events each year. In September, Mrs. Thompson hosts the annual College In- formation Night for all CMHS students and parents. There are presentations by experts who come from all over the state to pre- sent on topics including public and private universities, financial aid and scholarships, NCAA and NAIA athletics, federal service acad- emies, and ROTC scholarships. In the spring, she hosts a College Workshop for the parents of juniors to guide them in assisting and supporting their students through the college application process. Mrs. Thompson meets with seniors in the first weeks of school to Victoria Thompson, College review the application process and provide them with a “Senior Services Counselor, is a Colo- Folder” that contains information on college essays, interviews, fi- rado native and she happily re- nancial aid, scholarships, and more. turned when she began working as the CMHS College Counselor Classroom visits with juniors are held each year in the spring to four years ago. She grew up here discuss important considerations as they create their list of colleg- in Colorado Springs and is a es and go over the college admissions process. graduate of The Colorado Springs School. She attended Throughout the year, Mrs. Thompson is available to meet with stu- Lake Forest College in Illinois dents of any grade level and their parents to discuss post- and transferred to the University secondary planning and options. of New Mexico where she com- pleted her bachelor’s and juris She loves working with students to support them, offer encourage- doctor degrees. Mrs. Thompson ment, and help them through the process of making decisions practiced family law in New Mexi- about what they want to do and where they want to go following co for several years before decid- graduation from CMHS. ing her calling was to work direct- ly with young people as a coun- selor. Upon completion of her master’s degree in counseling at Arizona State University, she worked as a school counselor in Arizona for 14 years before join- College Counseling Office ing us at CMHS. In her free time, she enjoys reading, skiing, walk- 630-5031 ing her dog, and traveling the world with her husband. Victoria Thompson College Counselor

Angel Smith College Services Assistant

http://cmhs.cmsd12.org/collegeservices

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College Information

2018 – 2019 ACT AND SAT TEST DATES Most seniors should plan to have all SAT and ACT testing completed NO later than early December 2018. Some scholarship programs and deadlines may require students to complete all SAT and ACT testing by November. Seniors are strongly encouraged to research their colleges’ testing deadlines and requirements and complete all necessary testing early.

ACT Test Date Regular Registration Deadline October 27, 2018* September 28, 2018 December 8, 2018 November 2, 2018 February 9, 2019 January 11, 2019 April 13, 2019* March 8, 2019 June 8, 2019 May 3, 2019 July 13, 2019 June 14, 2019

SAT Test Date Regular Registration Deadline November 3, 2018 October 5, 2018 December 1, 2018 November 2, 2018 March 9, 2019 February 8, 2019 May 4, 2019* April 5, 2019 June 1, 2019 May 3, 2019

* Cheyenne Mountain High School will be a national testing site on these dates.

HOW TO REGISTER Students may register online for either the ACT or SAT tests. To register online for the ACT, go to https://www.act.org/content/act/en/products-and-services/the-act.html. To register for the SAT, go to https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/sat. When registering online, a credit card must be used for payment for either the ACT or SAT.

SCORE CHOICE OPTION FOR SAT TESTS Students may choose to send scores to colleges by test date under the SAT Score Choice feature. Score Choice is an optional feature— students must select the Score Choice Option when sending their scores. Additionally, students may choose to send individual scores from the SAT: Subject Test only. Students should check their colleges’ participation in Score Choice.

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College Information

THE 2018-2019 COLLEGE APPLICATION SEASON Seniors are encouraged to begin applying to colleges by the end of September. Although most applica- tions will be due November 1 – January 1, there are many colleges with rolling admissions that will make admission decisions as they receive them. Students should bring applications and questions to the College Services Center in the Counseling Office. At the College Services Center, Mrs. Thompson, the college counselor, and Mrs. Smith, the college counselor assistant, will: • Answer questions about the college application process, online college applications and the Com- mon Application process • Provide information on how to send colleges official copies of ACT and SAT scores • Complete the school official or high school verification portions of applications • Complete and submit secondary school reports • Submit official student transcripts to colleges and universities  Please submit transcript request forms early (at least two weeks before due) so transcripts have time to reach colleges by their “received by” or “postmarked by” deadlines.

REQUEST LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION THREE WEEKS AHEAD OF APPLICATION DEADLINES Seniors must ask their teachers and counselors for letters of recommendation at least three weeks be- fore the college’s application deadline. College and scholarship application deadlines are student dead- lines.

JUNIORS AND SENIORS MUST USE NAVIANCE STUDENT TO SIGN-UP FOR COLLEGE VISITS Over fifty colleges and universities have already scheduled fall visits at Cheyenne Mountain High School. For a complete list of these colleges, visit the College Services website, http:// cmhs.cmsd12.org/collegeservices_visits. Students must register for the visits via their Naviance Stu- dent accounts at https://student.naviance.com/cmhs and print the registration pages to act as passes for the college visits they wish to attend. Colleges are added almost daily so be sure to check these websites frequently for updates. If your student has any questions, please see or call (630-5031) Mrs. Smith or Mrs. Thompson in the College Services Center.

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Counseling Office

Counseling Office 475-6155

Ellen Hinckley Class of 2019

Barry Smith Back by popular demand! Join us for our first FAN event of the year as Tomi-Ann Roberts, PhD, Professor of Psychology, Colorado Col- Class of 2020 lege and Elizabeth Daniels, PhD, Associate Professor of Psychology, University of Colorado Colorado Springs present: Christina Jurekovic

"How the Culture of Sexualization Impacts Youth and Class of 2021 What We Can Do About It" Stan Lambros Parents and educators are concerned about our highly sexualized culture and its impact on youth. This talk by two profes- Class of 2022 sors of psychology whose research has centered on questions of sexualization and objectification will address this issue and give par- Amy McLaggan ents and youth some practical suggestions for healthy self-esteem and embodiment. Registrar

Date: Tuesday, November 6, 2018 Denise Bowlby Time: 6:00-7:30 pm Guidance Secretary Place: CMHS Auditorium

Mary Dill Social Worker

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PTO News

PTO Meetings Our PTO meetings are open to everyone and are held Wednesdays from noon-1pm each month in the CMHS ADMIN MAIN CONF ROOM. Please join us!

October 3 January 16 April 3 November 7 February 6 May 1 December 5 March 6

After Prom Meetings Meetings are held at 11:00 am in the CMHS ADMIN MAIN CONF ROOM each month to plan the After Prom party. Meetings are held on the same dates as PTO meetings, so you can come to both! We need a lot of people to plan this big event. We’d love to have your help and hope to see you there!

Principal Coffees We encourage everyone to attend the Principal's Coffees. We meet in the CMHS ADMIN MAIN CONF ROOM from 9:30-10:30am. These informal gatherings allow parents to meet with Mr. Fortenberry and select staff to ask questions and discuss issues.

October 17 February 20 November 28 March 20 January 23 April 17

School Accountability and Accreditation Committee The SAAC Committee meets the second or third Thursday of each month during the school year at 11:45 a.m. in the CMHS Conference Room. Meetings are open to all parents and district residents.

October 11 January 17 April 11 November 15 February 14 May 16 December 13 March 14

Smoke Signals Smoke Signals is looking for contributing writers to create content for the newsletter. Please contact John Bell, [email protected] or Kristina Chung, [email protected], if interested.

Smoke Signals Oct 2018 10 PTO’s “Care To Share” Club

You Are Invited To Join PTO's "Care To Share" Care Package Exchange Club!

Do you have a child in college or working in a job? A loved one overseas? A friend in need of cheer? An elderly neighbor you'd like to surprise?

Mark your calendar for Thursday, October 25, from 6:00-7:30 pm in the Kiva. Participants should arrive whenever works best and feel free to leave at 7:00, if planning to attend the Fall Play. Please bring a care package item to include in each participant's box, including one for you to take home. Creativity is welcomed, but here are some ideas to start:

Homemade treats Air freshener Single serving, microwaveable food Single serving snacks (mac & cheese, popcorn, soup, etc.) (beef jerky, trail mix, power bars, etc.)

Gum, breath mints Fuzzy socks, carabiners, etc. Single serving drink mixes Toothbrushes, toothpaste, chapstick, (Starbucks packets, Crystal Light, etc.) tissue packets, or any toiletry Clorox wipes or Windex wipes School supplies (highlighters, sharpies, (help keep mirrors and surfaces clean!) post-its, pens, pencils w/lead, etc.)

Please also plan to bring an appetizer snack or dessert treat to share while meeting up with old friends and making new ones!

Boxes will be provided, but each participant is responsible for any postage and mailing.

This activity is open to all former and current PTO members and CMHS teachers/staff/admin. Please spread the word!

RSVP required to PTO President Kristina Chung by October 19: [email protected]

Send a Loved One a Fun & Meaningful Care Package

Smoke Signals Oct 2018 11 Upcoming Events

SCHOOL FALL PLAY Get ready for Halloween by coming to see the mind-bending "Twilight Zone-esque" fall play at Cheyenne Mtn. High School. The Cheyenne Mtn. HS Drama Dept. will pre- sent: Neighborhood 3: Requisition of Doom a PG-13 dark comedy on Oct. 25 and 26 at 7pm and Oct. 27 at 2pm in the Black Box Theatre. Set in a suburban subdivision with identical houses, parents find their teenagers addicted to an online horror video game. The game setting? A subdivision with identical houses. The goal? Smash through an army of zombies to get to The Final House and eventually escape the neighborhood for good. But as the line blurs between virtual and reality, both parents and players re- alize that fear has a life of its own. Actors include: Ava David, Cameron Russell, Jack- son Bailey, Sydney Heffernan, Sarah Garber, Alyssa Ford, Parker Craddock, Izzy Morin, Grace Mebust, Eliza Rocks, Stephanie Ngassa-Blake, Niyah Meister, Rachel Daguman, Demi Galvan and Faith VanOrman. Technical Theatre students are: Ethin Brady and Clare Garski - Stage Managers, Hayley Chittum - Light Design, Solomon Van Engen- Vetter - Sound Design. We are thrilled to be in collaboration with the CMHS Video Pro- duction classes (Teacher - Mr. Jeff O'Brien). See the video game come to life with vide- os created by CMHS Students - Video Production Head Producer - Johnny Petrovic. Tickets are $12 for adults and $10 for students. Contact Drama Teacher, Ms. Jodi Pap- proth for more information.

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HITS NIGHT CONCERT 2018 "Modern Broadway"

Make plans to attend the 23rd annual Hits Night Concert at CMHS on October 11, 2018. This year's theme is Modern Broadway! Come to hear all of the CMHS choirs and your favorite soloist sing hits from shows like Mamma Mia, Wicked, Little Mermaid, Dear Evan Hanson...and more! Also featured will be special guest performances from the JH choirs and the elementary students who were a part of the Dynamix Show Choir camp in June! Don't miss this high energy show! Tickets are only $5! Curtain is at 7:00 p.m. on October 11th for Hits Night Modern Broadway!

CHOIR MATTRESS SALE Do you need to replace a bed in your home? Now is the time! The Cheyenne Mountain Choir Pro- gram is hosting their one day Mattress Sale at Cheyenne Mountain High School on October-13th from 10AM-5PM. There will be 28 floor models on display for you to try from name brand compa- nies like Simmons Beautyrest. All beds are brand new, available in all sizes, and come with factory warranties! There will also be pillows, mattress protectors, frames, adjustable bases and now MAS- SAGE CHAIRS available as well! Best of all, prices are less than retail stores! Mention this an- nouncement and receive a free sheet set with any mattress purchase!

TEEN BOOK CLUB The CMHS Teen Book Club meets once a month to encourage and celebrate our many readers and book lovers! Some months we read the same book to discuss and other months students can talk about their favorite books and make suggestions for future reads. We meet on the first Thursday of each month during both lunches in Library Lab B220. Members can eat their lunch during the meeting. Come join us for a fun, book- loving time! Future meetings are: Thursday, Oct. 4, Thursday, Nov. 1 and Thursday, Dec. 6.

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SPEECH AND DEBATE The 2018-19 Speech and Debate Team is off to a strong start with over 40 competitors. Speakers are writing their persuasive and informative pieces, extempers are researching the news, and interpers are finding and rehearsing scripts. Meanwhile, students are learning the format of debate, and they are re- searching to write cases for both sides.

The Public Forum debate topic for September/October is Resolved: The United States should accede to the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea without reservations.

The Lincoln-Douglas debate topic for September/October is Resolved: In the United States, reporters ought to have the right to protect the identity of confidential sources.

Those students involved in Speech and Debate have opportunities beyond the team, as well. Several students are looking into internships with the upcoming gubernatorial campaigns. Additionally, four var- sity members visited Colorado College for the World Affairs Council High School Symposium sponsored by the Air Force Academy and CC. The topic was “Understanding Foreign Affairs: Where Do You Get Your News?” T.R. Reid, an author and reporter for the Washington Post, gave the Keynote address. Af- terwards, Dr. Schuyler Foerster, a USAFA graduate, moderated a panel composed of Vincent Bzdek, editor of The Gazette; Tammy Terwelp, General Manager at 91.5 KRCC; and Bruce Finley, a Denver Post staff reporter. Finally, students engaged in roundtable discussions about fact-checking and triangu- lating as they worked to differentiate news sources. I will leave you with a quotation from Thomas Jef- ferson that T.R. Reid shared with our students: “The basis of our government being the opinion of the people, the very first object should be to keep that right; and were it left to me to decide whether we should have a government without newspapers or newspapers without a government, I should not hesi- tate a moment to prefer the latter.”

Our novice tournaments are October 13 at Widefield High School and October 27 at St. Mary’s High School where we have judges’ training. We will need adult judges through March, so if you could volun- teer one Saturday, and you would like more information on the training, please contact me at liz- [email protected] or Lauren Huebsch at [email protected]

BOXTOPS FOR SCIENCE!

Box Tops for Education! Our first submission is early November, so the science department would love to receive any Box Tops that have been lurking in kitchen drawers! Please give them to your student's science teacher or bring them to the PTO Meeting, Oct 3.

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Athletic News

As leaves begin to change with mornings and evenings noticeably cooler, Fall sports at CMHS are well past the halfway mark. With all sports beginning earlier this season, post-season play will be here before we know it! Athletic Office HOMECOMING WEEK...not only did Fall sports begin earlier this year, but Homecoming week was celebrated during the third week of September! During Homecoming week our Cheyenne Mountain 630-4115 Volleyball team defeated Pine Creek 3-1 and the Boys’ Tennis team had a clean sweep, with all three of their singles players and four of their doubles pairs winning their matches over Air Academy. CMHS Kris Roberts demonstrated a tremendous amount of school spirit during the annu- Athletic Director al Powder Puff game with Seniors sporting black and gold and Jun- [email protected], iors celebrating in Tye-Dye. The seniors will leave the school with a Powder Puff victory as they beat the Juniors in this annual tradi- 475-6110 x1012 tion. A very well attended Willy Wonka themed Homecoming parade, included a “candyful” Cheer float with both CMHS Cheer- Kim Bufkin leaders and Little Indian Cheerleaders, followed by a packed Foot- ball Stadium to watch our Cheyenne Mountain Indians play their AD Assistant. rival, Air Academy. Although it was not the outcome we had hoped [email protected], for, the school spirit and community participation created a very suc- 475-6110 x 1011 cessful 2018 Homecoming.

Boys’ Golf will start the post-season with two of our golfers qualifying Margaret McNelis to compete in the CHSAA 4A Boys’ Golf State Championship taking AD Assistant. place on October 1st and 2nd at Flying Horse Country [email protected], Club. Congratulations to Keaton Hulen and Gabe Marmon for their accomplishment and Good Luck to both of them at State! 475-6110 x1023

Girls’ Softball and Girls’ Field Hockey are forging through their sea- sons with great enthusiasm and the support of new, wonderful head coaches. Boys’ Soccer and Boys’ Tennis continue to play well...the tennis season ends with their State Championship at Pueblo City Park, Thursday, October 11th - Saturday, October 13th. We will hopefully host Boys’ First Round Soccer on October 24th, with the CHSAA Boys 4A State Championship taking place on November 10th.

CHSAA post-season dates for all Fall Sports were determined long ago and may be found on our website as well as the Pikes Peak Athletic Conference website. Reminder - Activity Passes, Booster Passes and Family Passes are not honored for all post-season play. CHSAA and CHSCA passes will be honored. Ticket prices for admis- sion are set by CHSAA and will increase as teams move for- ward. CMHS will host the CHSAA State Cross Country Meet on Sat- urday, October 27th, at the Norris-Penrose Event Center/Bear Creek Park. Parking for that event will be $10.00. That same weekend, Volleyball will host the Colorado Open with eleven other 4A and 5A teams competing.

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Athletic News

Winter Registration begins Monday, October 22nd for Boys’ and Girls’ Basketball, Ice Hockey, Girls’ Swim/Dive and Wrestling. Students that have already participated in a Fall sport NEED NOT complete a new form. Stopping by the Athletic Office with payment for the 2nd sport (including a 10% discount of Fall and Winter registration fee), is all that is needed as long as the physical is current through the en- tire Winter season (March 2019). If a student did not participate in a Fall sport, a completed and signed 2018-2019 Registration Form will need to be submitted to the Athletic Office with proof of a current physical and a check for the registration fee. The final date to submit on-time registration will be Wednesday, November 7th. WE WILL NOT ACCEPT REGISTRATIONS ON THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 8TH, FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 9TH OR MONDAY, NOVEMBER 12TH. Late registration will begin on Tuesday, November 13th. All registration forms and fees may be found on the website. Registration fees will not be deposited until after Thanksgiving.

New this year, all students registered to participate in athletics must register with Arbiter Athlete through CHSAA (Colorado High School Activities Association). Arbiter Athlete tracks high school athlete’s participation in sports and eligibility. Additional information will be disseminated through program coaches.

We hope that you are enjoying the beginning of Fall with changing leaves, pumpkin spice and attend- ance in our stands, outside our tennis courts or in the gym!

Kris, Kim & Margaret

RainedOut— ALERTS

Cheyenne Mountain High School Athletics is now using a free text alert system, RainedOut.net, to notify players and parents of changes, delays and closures related to athletic events. This is a text only alert system. Click here to sign-up and register a new phone number

Click here to manage subscriptions for a phone number already subscribed to the system.

This system does not replace the CMSD 12 Flash Alert system for district-wide delays and clo- sures. See the CMSD 12 Delays and Closures page for information to sign-up for notification of dis- trict-wide delays and closures.

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Smoke Signals Oct 2018 17 CMHSUpcoming Spirit Events Wear

Smoke Signals Oct 2018 18 Athletic Highlights

MENS TENNIS, HIGHLIGHTING SENIORS Grant Leap is a three year varsity player. He is team captain and has moved up to Doubles 1 this year. Max Schultz is also a three year member of Varsity and has ascended to the Doubles 2 position and is interested in pursuing tennis in college. Konrad Ziegler is a first year Varsity player and has teamed with brother Bennett to form a potent pair- ing at Doubles 3, where they have only lost one match to date. All three seniors have made significant contri- butions to the success of this year's squad.

CHEYENNE MOUNTAIN CHEER

Cheyenne Mountain Cheer is 34 athletes strong this year. In addition to supporting CMHS Football in sideline spirit, the team is busy training to defend their 2017 First Place position in the State Divi- sion 4A Co-ed Cheerleading Competition on December 7-8 in Denver.

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CHEYENNE MOUNTAIN GOLF TEAM The golf season is already coming to a close. It has been a good one with the team and/or individu- als placing in almost every match. Three golfers, Keaton Hulen, Gabe Marmon and Campbell Grage earned the honor of representing Cheyenne Mountain at Regionals. Keaton and Gabe quali- fied for State and Campbell is an alternate. Keaton and Gabe also made the All League Team. Congratulations to those two and we will be cheering them on at the State Tournament which is being held this year at Flying Horse on October 1st and 2nd.

CHEYENNE MOUNTAIN SOFTBALL IN ACTION

Junior Kate Ralston Jenna Randall has been a Senior Mikaela McCarson has a leads the Pikes Peak force behind the plate, as a tough glove on first base. She has Athletic Conference 4A senior, she is a key component been instrumental in key plays to shut in strikeouts. She also to our solid infield. Randall has down opposing offense. McCarson leads the team in caught every inning this sea- led the Indian offense in the clutch homeruns, igniting our son, allowing few balls to pass game against Air Academy, scoring 4 offense powering hits and holding runners with an runs with 4 RBIs. over the fence. outstanding arm.

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CHEYENNE MOUNTAIN FOOTBALL TEAM

Back-to-School Night — The Team hands out the season’s Pikes Peak Rodeo Clean-up Crew — For the 3rd year run- game schedule and invites parents to the HOME games. ning, the Football Team has volunteered to clean-up after the breakfast, which kicks off the Pikes Peak Rodeo Cele- bration in downtown Colorado Springs

CMHS BOOSTERS

Introduces… The Athletic Director “Brown Bag” Series

Please join AD Kris Roberts as he touches on a specific Athletic Department subject each month, provides the latest news about the CMHS athletic program, and answers questions pertaining to your athlete!

Dates: October 10th February 13th November 14th March 13th January 23rd April 10th

Time: 12:00pm-1:00pm

Location: Admin Office conference room

Feel free to bring your own “brown bag” lunch for this informal gathering.

We hope to see you there!

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Regular Schedule 0 Hour 6:40 - 7:30 1st 7:35 - 8:25 2nd 8:30 - 9:20 3rd 9:25 - 10:25 4th 10:30 - 11:20 5A 11:25 - 12:15 / 1ST LUNCH 5B 12:20 - 1:10 / 2ND LUNCH 6th 1:15 - 2:05 7th 2:10 - 3:00 Dismissal

Championship/35-Minute Assembly Schedule 45-Minute Assembly Schedule 0 Hour 6:40 - 7:30 Zero Hour 6:40-7:30 1st 7:35 - 8:20 1st Hour 7:35-8:20 2nd 8:25 - 9:10 2nd Hour 8:25-9:10 3rd 9:15 – 10:00 3rd Hour 9:15-10:00 Assembly 1 0:05 – 10:40 Assembly 10:05 – 10:50 4th 10:45 - 11:30 4th Hour 10:55-11:40 5A 11:35 – 12:25 / 1ST LUNCH 5A 11:45-12:30 / 1ST LUNCH 5B 12:30 – 1:20 / 2nd LUNCH 5B 12:35- 1:20 / 2nd LUNCH 6TH 1:25 – 2:10 6th Hour 1:25-2:10 7TH 2:15 – 3:00 7th Hour 2:15-3:00 Dismissal Dismissal

Delayed Start Schedule Under special circumstances such as inclement weather, the Superintendent may deter- mine it necessary to start school on a two hour delay. This decision is generally made by 5:30 a.m. Local radio and television stations will make an authorized announcement that Cheyenne Mountain Schools are on a two hour delay. 0 Hour 9:00 - 9:35 1st 9:40 - 10:15 2nd 10:20 - 10:55 3rd 11:00 - 11:40 4th 11:45 - 12:20 5A 12:25 - 1:00 / 1ST LUNCH 5B 1:05 - 1:40 / 2ND LUNCH 6th 1:45 - 2:20 7th 2:25 - 3:00 Dismissal

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Smoke Signals Oct 2018 23 School Policies

ATTENDANCE APPOINTMENTS All attendance will go through Lynn Artel In order for a student to be excused for an 719-630-4110 appointment, he/she must check out through the attendance office. Students who fail to do so are [email protected] considered unexcused for the classes missed. If you would like the student to leave from class, please send a note or an email to attendance THE STUDENT with the specific information at the beginning of the school day. This helps us make sure your Responsibility for attending class lies with the student is ready to go. Unscheduled requests for student. The attendance policy is not intended to students to be released from class may not be be punitive in nature. It does, however, empha- possible without delays. size that students are responsible for their own actions and behaviors. Students are expected to attend class unless they are ill, have a medical TARDINESS appointment (documentation from a doctor may be required), are on a prearranged family trip, The attendance policy counts four tardies as an experience a family emergency, or have adminis- unexcused absence. Students reaching four tar- trative approval to be absent. dies will be referred to their grade level dean for consequences and possibly a plan to support Note: Pre-Arranged Absence forms are classroom attendance. on the website under ‘Documents and Forms’ and are due before 3:00pm on the st school day prior to the 1 absence. DROPPING OFF ITEMS We respectfully ask that parents and students THE PARENT not use the front office as a storage area for items to be retrieved at a later time. If unfore- Any time a student is absent, the parent must seen circumstances create a need for an item to call the school attendance office at 630-4110 be left for a student, then parents may leave a before 3:15 p.m. on the day of the absence. Par- note on the item at a designated location; howev- ents may also call 24 hours a day and leave a er, the items are unsupervised. To minimize message via voice mail or send an email to interruptions to instructional time, notes will not artel@cmsd12org. If a call or an email is not pos- be sent to students. Parents may text or call sible, the student may bring a note from the par- their student about the item. Staff is not respon- ent to the attendance office before class starts sible for items not retrieved or lost. on the day the student returns to school. If an absence is not cleared within 48 hours, the absence will be considered unexcused. Any VISITORS schoolwork missed due to an unexcused During school hours, all visitors to campus must absence may only receive partial credit. register with the front office. This year with an increased security presence on campus, we are **Parents may not excuse a student who has reminding parents, family members, volunteers missed a class while remaining on campus.** and all other guests to our campus to register in and out with our front office staff. All visitors will be asked to present a driver’s license and then receive a visitor badge. Thank you for your co- operation.

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