V O L . 3 0 , I S S U E 9 Important...
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I N S I D E T H I S
I S S U E
School News 1
College Info 6
PTO News 15
Athletic News 18
Sponsors 25
S M O K E S I G N A L S A P R 2 0 1 8
Cheyenne Mountain High School
Important Dates - V O L 3 0 I S S U E 9
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42 CMAS SCIENCE STAFF TRAINING during both lunches In HS Admin main conference room 43 CMAS TESTING SCHEDULE (Science) ndash Juniors Only 44 AFTER PROM COMMITTEE MEETING in the admin HS Admin main conference room PTO MEETING in the HS admin main conference room CHOIR FESTIVAL PREVIEW CONCERT in the auditorium 45 ALL STATE BAND IN GREELEY END OF 12-WEEK GRADING PERIOD GRADES DUE BY 4 PM 46 ALL STATE BAND IN GREELEY CAST amp CREW DINNER FULL DRESS REHEARSAL FOR SPRING PLAY ldquoTHE WOMEN OF LOCKERBIErdquo 47 ALL STATE BAND IN GREELEY 49 SPRING PLAY ldquoTHE WOMEN OF LOCKERBIErdquo MATINEE in the Black Box Theatre DAAC MEETING at the administration Office 410 STATE SAT TESTING Juniors only NCAA NATIONAL SIGNING in the Kiva PARENTS NIGHT FOR SPRING PLAY ldquoTHE WOMEN OF LOCKERBIErdquo in the Black Box Theatre 411 SAAC MEETING in the HS admin main conference room 412 PSAT 9 TESTING - Morning schedule for Freshmen only SPRING PLAY ldquoTHE WOMEN OF LOCKERBIErdquo in the Black Box Theater 413 SPRING PLAY ldquoTHE WOMEN OF LOCKERBIErdquo in the Black Box Theater 414 NATIONAL ACT at CMHS SPRING PLAY ldquoTHE WOMEN OF LOCKERBIErdquo MATINEE in the Black Box Theater 416 STATE CONCERT BAND FESTIVAL in Ft Collins SENIOR CLASS MEETING in the Auditorium KIVA JUNIORSENIOR BANQUET at The Garden of the Gods Club 417 STATE CONCERT BAND FESTIVAL in Ft Collins SPRING TALENT SHOW REHEARSAL after school JH JAZZ CONCERT at the JH 418 PRINCIPALrsquoS COFFEE in the HS admin main conference room SPRING TALENT SHOW in the auditorium 419 HS JAZZ BAND CONCERT in the Auditorium 420 PLCPROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT ndash NO STUDENTS UNC VOCAL amp INSTRUMENTAL JAZZ FESTIVAL in Greeley 421 STATE SCIENCE OLYMPIAD at Cherry Creek HS PROM at The Broadmoor 422 AFTER PROM at CMHS in the gym 423 BOOSTERS MEETING in the HS admin main conference room 424 IMPROV NIGHT in the Black Box Theater 426 CHSSA SHOW CHOIR FESTIVAL at CMHS END OF 15-WEEK GRADING PERIOD GRADES DUE BY 4PM 427 CHSSA JAZZ amp A CAPPELLA FESTIVAL at CMHS 429 NHS INDUCTION in the Kiva 430 BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING at the administration office
Look inside for full advertise-ment of Genesis MedSpa and Colorado Springs Dermatology
P A G E 2 S M O K E S I G N A L S A P R 2 0 1 8
Testing Schedule
CMAS Testing Schedule - Tuesday Apr 3rd
Testing Schedule (Science) ndash Juniors Only
All other students will attend regular classes on a normal bell schedule
Juniors only will report for testing in their assigned locations by 720 am
Sci 1 (725 - 825) Sci 2 (825 - 925) Sci 3 (925 -1025) Juniors will attend 4th 5a 5b 6th amp 7th (lunch as normally scheduled)
Regular Schedule For 9th 10th amp 12th
0 Hour 640 - 730 1st 735 - 825 2nd 830 - 920 3rd 925 - 1025 4th 1030 - 1120 5a 1125 - 1215 1 ST LUNCH 5b 122 - 110 2 ND LUNCH 6th 115 - 205 7th 210 - 300 Dismissal
State SAT Testing Schedule - Tues Apr 10th
Morning schedule - Juniors only
All students (9th 10th 11th amp 12th) report to 1st period class at 105 pm
715 - 730 am All Juniors report to their assigned testing rooms
730 ndash 740 am Distribute test materials to students and begin instructions
750 - 1225 pm Administration of test
1230 ndash 100 pm LUNCH
Afternoon schedule for all students
1st 105 ndash 130 2nd 135 ndash 200 3rd 205 ndash 230 4th 235 ndash 300 Dismissal
PSAT 10 Testing Schedule - Wed Apr 11th
Morning Schedule - Sophomores only All students (9th 10th 11th amp 12th) report to 5a class at 1205pm 715 ndash 1130 am Morning schedule for Sophomores only
715 - 730 am all Sophomores report to their assigned testing rooms
730 ndash 740 am Distribute test materials to students and begin instructions
740 ndash 830 am Pre-Administration
830 - 1125 am Administration of test
130 - 1200 pm Lunch
Afternoon schedule for all students
5a 1205 - 1245 5b 1250 - 130 6th 135 - 215 7th 220 - 300
PSAT 9 Testing Schedule - Thur Apr 12th
Morning Schedule ndash Freshmen only
All students (9th 10th 11th amp 12th) report to zero hour class at 1120 am 715 ndash 1045 am Morning schedule for Freshmen only
715 - 725 am All Freshmen report to their assigned testing rooms
725 ndash 735 am Distribute test materials to students amp begin instructions
735 ndash 800 am Pre-Administration
800 ndash 1040 am Administration of test
1045 - 1115am Lunch
Afternoon schedule for all students
Zero 1120 ndash 1140 1st 1145 - 1205 2nd 1210 ndash 1230 3rd 1235 - 1255 4th 100 - 120 5a 125 ndash 145 5b 150 ndash 210 6th 215 ndash 235 7th 240 - 300 Dismissal
PTO Presidentrsquos Letter
P A G E 3
Please visit us at wwwCMHSptocom and sign up to receive periodic updates information newsletters or alerts about events at the high school
S M O K E S I G N A L S A P R 2 0 1 8
SALUTING our SENIORS Ive come across so many par-ents expressing my own shared surprise at how quickly this school year is coming to an end particularly if - like me - their son or daughter will soon walk across the graduation stage PTO has a number of fun activities coming up to help cel-ebrate this milestone in their lives But first on a more serious note heres my PSA to you Once your child turns 18 she is legally considered an adult like-ly with the same rights to priva-cy that you enjoy as an adult parent That means you may not be able to get detailed an-swers about your adult child from the hospital doctor the bank or the university financial office without proper authoriza-tion for that communication If the college doesnt provide it or your child is traveling on a gap year or has some other plans consider having himher sign a power of attorney for finances and a health care proxy before she leaves It can help you avoid red tape and frustration if you find yourself in the unfortu-nate position of having to step in quickly and make important decisions Ok on to the fun stuff Amy Chaffin Wynde Maready and Angie Feign have been hard at work as the After Prom Co-Chairs to put together mem-
orable early-morning festivities for our CMHS Juniors and Sen-iors and their guests once Prom is over One of PTOs most im-portant events After Prom has kept kids (and the community) safe from hazards such as drinking and driving by provid-ing a wide range of activities in the CMHS gyms from midnight to 3 am These include a fully functioning casino giant inflata-bles and games favorite foods and prizes of all varieties This years Under The Stars theme highlights Colorados love of camping and the outdoors A huge thank you to Amy Wynde Angie Lori Hoag Les-ley Johnson Lisa Roche Susan Beitle Deb Veretto Michelle Watts and Lynn Glatt for the many hours and creative efforts they have already donated to this worthwhile cause set for April 22 Next month brings PTO events focused solely on our Seniors Kudos to the amazing organiza-tion and efficiency of Senior Class Representatives Julie Papa and Cathryn Lewis who are already on top of the Senior Breakfast a Friday morning tradition immediately following graduation practice on May 25 Please keep a lookout for their flyer seeking your Seniors kin-dergarten photo donations and volunteer help Also in May the intimate invite-only Capping Ceremony cele-
brates the Seniors highlighted by the special person chosen by the graduation candidate plac-ing the mortarboard on the can-didates head Many thanks in advance go to Junior Class Representatives Lynn Glatt Monica Meehan and Rebecca Vickery for all of their planning to make this a truly special evening for the Seniors and their guests Parents of Seniors - dont forget to check the Seniors Only page and the Week At A Glance emails for more events and activities as we race through the next few weeks And some important dates for everyone April 11 - another im-portant SAAC meeting hosted by PTOs Tony Bricker begins at 1145 am in the Admin con-ference room April 13 - the Tra-dition of Excellence Foundation Denim and Diamonds Auction starts at 6 pm at The Broad-moor Hotel Your ticket pur-chase (and successful bidding) benefit all of our District 12 schools Thank you to Amy Chaffin and Lynn Glatt for their help to put together the CMHS basket for the auction April 18 - the last Principals Coffee of the school year is at 930 am in the Admin conference room Happy Spring Kristina Chung PTO President
P A G E 4
From the Principalrsquos Desk
S M O K E S I G N A L S A P R 2 0 1 8
Parents and Students
If you need any help with the
Parent Portal please send an
email directly to
helpcmsd12org
Do not call the administration
office but send an email if you
are having trouble accessing
your studentrsquos information
As our District strives to pro-vide the education our stu-dents need to succeed in life the question of homework is an important part of the dis-cussion Since the inception of the public school system there has been debate about the effect homework has on the academic success of stu-dents From the late nine-teenth century through the twentieth and into the twenty-first centuries the prevailing thought on homework effec-tiveness has continually oscil-lated between two conflicting theories One theory was that homework was not needed and in fact may harm stu-dents The opposing theory of course is that homework is required to enhance and en-rich the learning experience Today we can add to the de-bate of not only is homework necessary or not but are stu-dents assigned too much or not enough
Due to a myriad of factors current research still has not come to a definitive conclu-sion about the overall value of homework for all students However given certain condi-tions and within some dis-aggregated groups a majority of studies do agree that as studentrsquos age homework does have a positive effect on student achievement Most of the studies also agree that one and one-half to two hours of homework for high school age students is approximately
the range of time spent on homework with effective im-pact
Within a broader effort to re-search student wellness throughout the district one of the directives for the high school from the CMSD 12 Board of Education was to research homework load at the high school To that end each department conducted a survey on how much time it took students to complete their homework Since the departments assign home-work in different ways each department determined the manner in which they would collect the student reported data The data was collected throughout the first semester
Most of the departments do not assign nightly homework so they conducted their sur-vey on time spent weekly or by individual assignment On the other hand the math de-partment pretty much assigns nightly homework hence they collected data based on the average amount of time spent nightly Interestingly when the times were combined it worked out that an average nightly homework time for a typical freshman is one and one-half to two hours For a freshman in mostly advanced classes time spent averaged between two to two and one-half hours These numbers also roughly correlated with student responses on the stu-
dent wellness survey conduct-ed last fall
As we are all aware just re-porting time spent on home-work is not nearly an ade-quate indicator as to whether or not homework is valuable More important is what stu-dents are required to do for homework Studies have shown that the two types of homework that have the most positive effect on student achievement are homework that requires students to pre-pare for an academic event and homework that requires students to practice some-thing already taught And of course the value of home-work and the time spent doing homework will always be very dependent upon the individual student doing the assign-ment Irsquoll keep you posted as we work through this process to ensure our students are receiving an optimal meaning-ful education with the appro-priate amount of homework
An exciting reminder the Tra-dition of Excellence auction is on April 13th The theme this year is Denim and Diamonds and it is always a fun evening If you are interested in attend-ing please visit the district website at cmsd12org for more information
Sincerely
Don
Child Find Evaluation
If you suspect your child has a disability or are concerned about your childrsquos ability to learn communicate socialize interact see hear or move you are encouraged to contact your school to determine whether a Child Find Evaluation is necessary Child Find is the identification assessment and determination of eligibility for services for students who may have a disability or impairment For more information please click on the following link httpswwwcmsdk12couschildfind
S M O K E S I G N A L S A P R 2 0 1 8 P A G E 5
A Message from the School Resource Officer
The last stretch of the school year is upon us I hope that everyone had a relaxing Spring Break and is ready for
the final push to the finish
On Saturday April 21st from 1000 to 100 at Coronado High
School the Youth Advisory Council to Law Enforcement(YACLE) is
hosting a dodge ball tournament with the proceeds going to ben-
efit Teens with Promise local non-profit that supports local teens
with clothing and school materials This is the second year that
the Youth Council is hosting the dodge ball tournament The
Youth Council is made up of teens from local high schools who
visit with leaders in the law enforcement community on a monthly
basis The goal is to bridge the gap of understanding between
teens and law enforcement
The dodge ball teams are made up of six to eight students The
games will be played in a round robin style format Schools will
play against other high schools in the El Paso County region If
students are interested in participating please see Officer Walsh at
the high school
I also want to share about an opportunity for students who are
interested in joining the Youth Council for the 2018-19 school
year The council is open to all students who will be in high school
for the 2018-19 school year This is a great opportunity for stu-
dents to meet with local leaders in Colorado Springs and to have a
voice regarding current issues Please have students contact Of-
ficer Walsh to obtain an application Applications must be re-
turned to Officer Walsh by May 11th If you have any questions
please contact Officer Walsh at 475-6110 ext 1002
Remember that Safe2Tell is an anonymous reporting system for students and parents to share information about
illegal behaviors and health and wellness concerns Safe2Tell can be accessed by phone at 1-877-542-SAFE or
online at wwwsafe2tellorg
Officer Bill Walsh
School Resource Officer
Cheyenne Mountain High School
719-475-6110 ext 1002 walshcmsd12org
P A G E 6 S M O K E S I G N A L S A P R 2 0 1 8
College Information
CLASS OF 2019 RESEARCH AND VISIT COLLEGES IN THE SPRING amp SUMMER
We encourage juniors and their families to take time to research and explore colleges that may be a good fit for the student Studentsrsquo Family Connections accounts offer great tools such as Super Match College Search and extensive information about individual colleges Students should have a ldquoColleges Irsquom Thinking Aboutrdquo list going in their accounts and can add and subtract schools from that list as their research reveals more about why a particular school is or is not a good fit As we start the 2018-19 school year the goal for students is to have a list of colleges that they plan to apply to that will be a good fit for them personally academically socially and financially Mrs Thompson will see all of the soon to be seniors in August to review the application process again and give them a ldquoSenior Folderrdquo that will be a step-by-step guide for the year ahead
CLASS OF 2019 ACT AND SAT TEST DATES AND DEADLINES The spring SAT and ACT testing cycle is especially designed for juniors Students are strongly encouraged to research their collegesrsquo testing deadlines and requirement and begin testing in the spring of their junior year and complete all necessary testing by early fall of their senior year There are several links on the College Services website and in the studentsrsquo Family Connection account to help them with their research of testing requirements and deadlines Students may register online for either the ACT or SAT tests To register online for the ACT go to actorg and for
the SAT go to satorg When registering online a credit card must be used for payment for either the ACT or SAT Below are the remaining test dates for the remainder of the 2017-18 school year The April ACT and the May SAT will be offered at CMHS as a national test site and students can register and pay for the testing at CMHS online as they would for any Saturday National Test Dates
ACT Test Date Regular Registration Deadline June 9 2018 May 4 2018 July 14 2018 June 15 2018
SAT Test Date Regular Registration Deadline May 5 2018 April 6 2018 June 2 2018 May 3 2018
College Counseling 630-5031 Click to email Victoria Thompson College Counselor Denise Bowlby College Counselor Assistant Angel Smith College Services Assistant
FAMILY CONNECTION HELPS FAMILIES AND STUDENTS CONNECT TO
COLLEGES AND SCHOLARSHIPS
At Family Connection wwwconnectionnaviancecomcmhs students and families can connect to college visits college fairs college matches college majors and careers as well as links to infor-mation on college scholarships To log in students must enter their email addresses and passwords they created when they registered If your student has trouble signing in please see or call Mrs Smith or Mrs Thompson in the College Services Center (630-5031)
P A G E 7 S M O K E S I G N A L S A P R 2 0 1 8
College Information
LATE AP EXAM REGISTRATION Students who missed regular registration for AP exams can still register during the late registra-tion period April 2-12 The late exam registration fee is $114 per exam and registration must be done at the Counseling Office with fees paid by cash or check made out to CMHS AP exams will be administered at CMHS May 7 ndash May 18 GRADUATION FOR THE CLASS OF 2018
Graduation for the Class of 2018 will be Sunday May 27 2018 at 130 PM at The Broadmoor World Arena Colorado Springs No tickets are required as it is open seating for all who would like to attend
Counselors Corner
Stan Lambros Class of 2018
Ellen Hinckley Class of 2019
Barry Smith Class of 2020 Christina Jurekovic Class of 2021
Amy McLaggan Registrar
Fran Williams Guidance Secretary Christine Kneupper Social Worker
Counseling Office 475-6155
PLEASE REPORT COLLEGE ACCEPTANCES AND SCHOLARSHIPS TO MRS SMITH Please report to Mrs Smith in the College Services Center where your student has been accept-ed to college Please report all scholarships as well Most colleges and universities do not notify Cheyenne Mountain High School of the scholarships our seniors are awarded A list of all report-ed scholarships will be available in the counseling office in May 2018 Please be sure your sen-iorrsquos scholarships are recognized and honored in this list Only scholarships are listed
P A G E 8 S M O K E S I G N A L S A P R 2 0 1 8
AVP Hairstyling Program Pikes Peak Community College Area Vocational Program is primarily for students who are interested in pursuing an associatersquos degree or certificate in a career and technical field or entering the job market directly after finishing high school Courses provide core academic and elective credit Specific credits vary by program AVP credit in core areas will not ful-fill NCAA athletic course requirements See a high school counselor for detailed infor-mation The International Salon and Spa Academy (ISSA) program is a two-year course of study designed to train high school juniors and seniors to become hairstylists The program prepares students to sit for the hairstylist examination given by the Office of Barber and Cosmetology Licensure for the State of Colorado Courses provide core academic and elec-tive credit
AVP PARENT NIGHT April 4 2018 600pm
5707 North Academy Blvd (Vickers and Academy)
As part of the application process it is a requirement for students and parents to at-tend this evening as it will be packed with information about the AVP Hairstyling program for the upcoming school year (2018-2019) You will be able to meet our staff and tour our facility Get all your questions answered Any questions please contact the AVP Director Penny Lightfoot at (719) 597-1413 or by email pennyissacoedu If you plan to attend please complete the application on the following page
P A G E 9 S M O K E S I G N A L S A P R 2 0 1 8
P A G E 1 0 S M O K E S I G N A L S A P R 2 0 1 8
THE WOMEN OF LOCKERBIE A poetic drama about the triumph of love over hate - performing
at Cheyenne Mountain High School April 12 13 at 7pm and April 14 at 2pm in the Black Box
theatre Seven years after the 1988 Pan Am flight explosion over Lockerbie Scotland due to a terrorist
bomb a mother Madeline Livingston (Stephanie Ngassa Blake) from New Jersey roams the hills of
Lockerbie looking for her sonrsquos remains Her husband (Josh Greene) cannot console her She meets the
women of Lockerbie led by Olive Allison (Jamie Galvan) and learns about their ldquoLaundry Projectrdquo
(Greek Chorus of Women played by Grace Mebust Dylan Cross Eliza Rocks Nevaeh Booker Maggie
Mulder Veronica Davis Nicky Lau Alexa Plante) Determined to convert an act of hatred into an act of
love the women are fighting the US Government to obtain the clothing of the victims found in the
planersquos wreckage with the hopes of washing them and returning them to the victimrsquos families George
Jones (Cameron Russell) is the representative from the U S charged with the task of dealing with the
women Hattie (Michelle DeMoss) a cleaning woman for Mr Jones office is secretly working with the
Laundry Project
All technical aspects are designed
and executed by CMHS
Technical Theatre students
Set Design Noah Linthicum
Light Design Hayley Chittum
Sound Design Evan Aguiar
Plane DesignCreation Sam Werner Josh
Greene Rachel Daguman
Video Design Ken Lester Clare Garski
Stage Managers Ethin Brady Clare Garski
Poster Design Niyah Meister
P A G E 1 1 S M O K E S I G N A L S A P R 2 0 1 8
All proceeds from the event go to support the Tradition of Excellence Foundation a 501(c)3 tax exempt or-ganization dedicated to supporting excellence in Cheyenne Mountain Schools in Academics Athletics and the Arts All dollars raised through the Foundation are given directly to the school district and are 100 tax deductible From iPads and a 3D printer to Musical Instruments and Robot Kits every school in the district receives support from the Foundation The Foundation typically awards close to $50000 annually A full listing of grants made last year can be found on the Foundation website httpswwwcmsdk12coustoef The theme for this yearrsquos event is lsquoDenim amp Diamondsrsquo noteworthy because the Broadmoor is celebrating its Centennial this year A diamond the symbol of a 100th year anniversary honors the rich historic relation-ship between the Broadmoor and Cheyenne Mountain Schools Come celebrate with appetizers entertain-ment and fabulous auction items Look for your invitation in the mail or go to httpswwwcmsdk12coustoef to purchase tickets online
Join STAH mdash Build Community
STAH is Students and Teachers Aiding Humanity the high schools community service club What is STAH
what do we do and why join Most of all volunteering is a great thing to do and helps our school and com-
munity Teaching students about community service will foster a life-long habit of giving back At CMHS
there are classes and clubs that require volunteer hours and community service is a great resume build-
er STAH helps out at school events and members can volunteer in the community at Humane Society
events Care amp Share Food Bank Springs Rescue Mission and Habitat for Humanitys ReStore Did you know
that you can earn a letter in community service Keep track of your volunteer hours during the summer and
the school year and then fill out a STAH hours recording sheet found in the library Anyone can join STAH at
any time Drop into a meeting theyre held every other Thursday at 705 am in the library computer lab Or
stop by the library and check the Info Board for upcoming events
S M O K E S I G N A L S F E B 2 0 1 8 P A G E 1 2
State Choral Events at CMHS
Thursday April 26 CMHS will host the 2018 CHSAA Show Choir Festival and on Friday April 27 the 2018 CHSAA Jazz amp A Cappella Festival The annual state events will feature performing groups from across Colora-do The public is invited and welcome to attend and watch groups perform dur-ing the day free of charge Groups start performing just before 800 am both days and the festival runs all day long Each year a professional group is contract-ed to serve both as adjudicators for the festival and they present a professional concert each evening This years guest group is Freedoms Boombox See more about Freedoms Boombox below Here are the performance times for the CMHS groups that are a part of the festi-vals On Thursday Dynamix Show Choir performs at 220 pm Metallics Jazz Choir sings Friday morning at 940 am and Crimson amp Slate perform Friday after-noon at 400 pm Each day the adjudication team will select the top CO groups who will give an en-core performance on the evening honor concert Thursday nights show will fea-ture the top CO show choirs followed by Freedoms Boombox The concert starts at 700 pm Friday nights concert will feature the top CO Jazz and A Cappella choirs followed by Freedoms Boombox The concert starts at 800 pm Tickets for the evening concerts are available for purchase during the day for $8 or are $10 at the door The house will open each night 30 minutes prior to show time Come out and watch some of our incredible Colorado students and come back for the evening concert to hear the incredible professionals
Crimson amp Slate
Dynamix Show Choir at fall retreat
Freedoms Boombox With a little beatboxing a missing vocal cord radio hits some classical vocal training and 3 microphones yoursquoll spend the first few songs trying to figure out who is doing what to bring pop music to life With just 3 voices Freedomrsquos Boombox is built with minimal size and maximum sound meet the new American vocal pop trio Freedomrsquos Boombox orchestrates an entire concert with just 3 voices After battling through reality TV viral videos and world tours Freedomrsquos Boombox sat in front of a camera and started singing their version of pop songs Now their high energy fun and contemporary shows use radio hits and a cappella to reach new crowds worldwide Their mission of reaching the corners of world through the voice has a second purposemdashthe guys have traveled the US and the world as cultural ambassadors for the State Department to teach music and develop hip hop beatbox and vo-cal music programs Itrsquos an ongoing mission to provide positive activity alternatives for youth and underserved artists Alfredo Christopher and Richard have become paragons of Americarsquos a cappella culture eventually joining forces after The SingOff in 2011 to form The Exchange with 2 friends Aaron and Jamal from the show After the group dissolved the 3 stayed together to continue pushing their own boundaries in a cappella
Freedomrsquos Bommbox
P A G E 1 3 S M O K E S I G N A L S A P R 2 0 1 8
CMHS Hosts Colorado Bandmasters Assocciation Band Festival March 8
The Symphonic Band and the Wind Ensemble both earned a 1 (Superior) rating Each band will compete at the State Concert Band Festival in Ft Collins April 16 amp 17
Lunchtime Download Stay the course Stamina is the key to success Only staying power can give you a legacy This happens through having a strong nervous
system Strengthen your nervous system and strengthen your personal power What will set you apart from all the
noise of the world (social media choices other peoplersquos agenda) will be your staying power This is prosperity True
prosperity is knowing you will have the staying power (stamina) to stay the course Clarity of mind clarity of vision and
stamina You may not know exactly where yoursquore going but you take the next step It takes stamina to be kind compas-
sionate to self and others You can do this through physiological esteem (physical movement) and by becoming vibra-
tionally fit (breath command mantra meditation) Jedi Mind Training continues every Thursday Join us in the Wres-
tling Gym for the first 20 minutes of each lunch hour
P A G E 1 4 S M O K E S I G N A L S A P R 2 0 1 8
Coming this springhellip April 16th KIVA (Junior-Senior Celebration) 7pm
at the Garden of the Gods Country Club Dress is cocktailbusiness casual attire
Dinner and entertainment among friends Tickets $35-available for purchase until 315pm on Thursday April 12th
18th Spring Talent Show (All Grades) 21st PROM (Junior-Senior Dance) 900pm at The Broadmoor Attire is semi-formal or formal
Tickets $45-available for purchase online through noon on Friday April 20th
To purchase tickets click on the link belowhellip
httpscmsd12revtraknet
We need your help After Prom is looking for donations AND volunteers to make this event a success Remember we keep hundreds of Cheyenne Mountain kids and their guests safe by-hosting a great After Prom event We need your help to keep up this decades old tradition Please see the links below to see how you can help Financial donations help pay for food and prizes httpssquareupcomstorecmhs-pto Volunteer via SignupGenius httpwwwsignupgeniuscomgo20F044AA5A82BAAF58-after1
P A G E 1 5 S M O K E S I G N A L S A P R 2 0 1 8
P A G E 1 6 S M O K E S I G N A L S A P R 2 0 1 8
Dear Parents of Graduating Seniors
SENIOR BREAKFAST is coming up This is an annual tradition
for graduating seniors sponsored by the PTO held after graduation rehearsal at school This year the breakfast will be on Friday morning May 25th and
will be the last event for our seniors on the Cheyenne Mountain High School campus Donations Needed Please We are excited to make this a fun and memorable
event for our Seniors But we need your help to supplement our budget to
purchase food for the breakfast Rather than ask you at this busy time of year to bake and cook we are asking you to contribute a suggested donation of $1000 (any amount is greatly appreciated) to help purchase food and drinks Please send your contributions by May 1st so that we can figure out our budget and complete the planning for the breakfast Please make checks
payable to CMHS PTO and mail to Julie Papa 2920 English Pt Colorado Springs 80906 or hand deliver cash or check to Julie Papa or Cathryn Lewis Class Photos Needed Please We will display our childrenrsquos kindergarten
class photos at the Senior Breakfast Please contact Julie Papa at juliepa-
pa926gmailcom or 719-649-5439 if you can lend us a kindergarten class photo from D-12 elementary schools to copy for display at the Senior Break-fast And Individual Photos If your child did not attend kindergarten at a D-12
school please mail a kindergarten individual photo with their name to Julie
Papa at the address listed above by May 1st Please send a copy of your photo as we may not be able to return the photo you send Thank you in advance for helping us make this last event a special and mem-orable one for our seniors Sincerely
Your Senior Class Representatives Cathryn Lewis and Julie Papa
P A G E 1 7 S M O K E S I G N A L S A P R 2 0 1 8
PTO Board Elections It is that time of year We are currently working on filling PTO Board positions for the next school year A
small amount of your time can make a big difference at our school Please consider volunteering
Below is a list of the PTO Board positions that are still open If you are interested in a position andor would
like to remain in the position you currently are in please contact me for more details
Carrie Trookman
natetrookmsncom
CMHS PTO Nominating Chair
PTO News
bull President Elect
bull Student Activity Directory bull Nominating Chair
bull After-Prom Chair
bull Craft Fair Chair bull District Art Show
Important Notice for Parents and Students We do our best to answer all incoming calls to the high school in a prompt and efficient manner You can do your part to ex-pedite calls by calling the appropriate number so that your call does not have to be transferred Please make note of the fo l-lowing numbers
We ask that you limit your calls to school business Please make arrangements with your student before school for rides appointments etc With an enrollment of close to 1400 students it is very time-consuming for us to be taking and delivering messages for individual students
Aquatics Center 227-7665 College Center 630-5031
Athletics 630-4115 Faculty Staff amp Admin 475-6110
Attendance (absences tarties
630-4110 Illnesses etc)
Guidance and Counseling 475-6155
Thank you for all the Box Tops you have sent in this year Keep clipping and ask neighbors friends and relatives to do the same Send them in to your stu-dentrsquos science teacher Letrsquos see if we can reach $500 by the end of the year
S M O K E S I G N A L S A P R 2 0 1 8 P A G E 1 8
PTO MEETING DATES
Our PTO 2017-18 meetings are open to eve-
ryone and are held from noon-1pm each
month in the CMHS ADMIN MAIN CONF ROOM
except where noted Please join us
Mark your calendars
bull Apr 4
PRINCIPAL COFFEES
We encourage everyone to attend the
Principals Coffees We meet in the CMHS
ADMIN MAIN CONF ROOM from 930-1030am
bull Apr 18
These informal gatherings allow parents to
meet with Mr Fortenberry and select staff to
ask questions and discuss issues
PTO News
bull May 2
AFTER PROM PLANNING
Meetings are held at 1000 am at BlackBear
coffee house We need a lot of people to plan this big event Wersquod love to have your
help and hope to see you there
bull Apr 11
SAAC MEETINGS
SAAC meetings are held from 1145 - 1245
once a month in the CMHS ADMIN MAIN
CONF ROOM These meetings are open to everyone Please join us
bull Apr 11
bull May 17
Both King Soopers and Safeway give us 5 back on ALL purchases using re-loadable gift cards to their stores You can use it for groceries prescriptions and still earn gas rewards It is super easy and a great way for us to earn money for the school This money goes to the PTO who then funds grants requested by the teachers for various equipment or programs for the classrooms Pre-load the card with any amount up to $500 and use it every time you buy groceries Then re-load it again And then again You can do it right at the check-out before they start ringing up your items or at the service desk
Thanks for your continued support of CMHS and keep on using your grocery cards
If you donrsquot have one I will get one to you Just email Jamie kratt - jlkrattcomcastnet They cost $5 and come pre-loaded with that amount Thanks in advance for your participation
Grocery Cards
P A G E 1 9 S M O K E S I G N A L S A P R 2 0 1 8
From the Athletic Office
CMHS Athletics
Happy Spring and what a beautiful welcome our
weather has been Hopeful we will continue to see
minimal inclimate weather affect our competitions
All nine of our programs are off to a great start on the
fields courts pool and golf course Baseball Boysrsquo
Lacrosse Girlsrsquo Lacrosse all won their home opener
and Girlsrsquo Soccer came away with an exciting tie
against Valor Christian Our Boysrsquo Lacrosse Team
spent a few days of their Spring Break in California
competing against some strong programs They
came away with a big win against St Augustine on
Saturday and an unfortunate loss Monday evening to
San Marcos They also had the opportunity one
morning to train with the Navy Seals what a great trip
and experience they had
April brings forth a few of our Spring Invites that we
always look forward to hosting Please join us as we
cheer on the Indians
Boysrsquo Swim April 13 - 14
Girlsrsquo Tennis April 20 - 21
Girlsrsquo Golf April 30
Friendly reminder ~ Student Activity and Booster
Passes are not accepted for admission to these
events
NCAA NLI Spring Signing will be held on Wednes-
day April 11 at 315pm in the CMHS Kiva Deadline
to notify the Athletic Office your NLI and desire to be
included in this event is April 4 Currently we have
ten student athletes signing to play their respective
sport at the next level
Time to mark you calendars for the District 12 Youth
Sports Week ldquoGOLDEN TICKETrdquo
(FREE Entry with Paid Adult)
Apr 24 Girlsrsquo Soccer vs Disc Canyon 600pm
Apr 25 Boysrsquo Swim vs Air Academy 400pm
Apr 26 Girlsrsquo Tennis vs Denver East 400pm
Baseball vs Air Academy 430pm
Apr 27 Girlsrsquo Lacrosse vs Palmer Ridge 500pm
Boysrsquo Lacrosse vs Air Academy 700pm
ATHLETIC ELIGIBILITY GRADE CHECKS continue
at 3 week intervals and will be Thursday April 5 and
Thursday April 26 Subsequently Eligibility begins
Monday April 9 and Monday April 30
Looking ahead our 2017 - 2018 CMHS Athletic Ban-
quet will be held on Monday May 21 at 630pm in the
Main Gym Student Athletes selected as Award Re-
cipients may expect an invitation to attend via email
by Monday May 7th Rotary Champion Awards will
also take place on May 7 at the Pikes Peak Center
with each of our 23 sports having one chosen nomi-
nee
CMHS Youth Sports Sampling Camp is filling up
quickly in fact the 1st and 2nd age group is now offi-
cially full If yoursquore looking for a fun-filled well round-
ed camp for your kid(s) this summer come check us
out
DATE June 4 - June 15 Camp kickoff on June 1st
will be at Honnen Ice Arena
1st - 6th Graders 830am - 1145am
All Skill Levels - 40 kids per grade level
$125
For more information and registration please use the
following link httpcmhscmsd12orgyouthcamps
PLEASE NOTE Registration will close on Mon-
day April 30 and payment must be received no
later than Friday May 4th
Hard to believe we are winding down the year and
before you know it post season will be upon us We
are Indian Strong and excited about the prospect of
our athletic programs making state appearances For
the most up to date schedules for all of our Spring
Sports programs please visit Pikes Peak Athletic
Conference http
wwwpikespeakathleticconferenceorgg5-bin
clientcgiG5genie=618
For a specific sport level schedule go to advanced
view chose the sport gender level (V JV CSquad)
and choose ldquothis school yearrdquo which will give you ALL
scheduled contests through the end of this school
year
Thank you for the continued support to our student
athletes and we look forward to seeing you out enjoy-
ing the competitions Kris Kim and Margaret
P A G E 2 0 S M O K E S I G N A L S A P R 2 0 1 8
Varsity Spring SportsmdashApril
PLEASE NOTE The list of events should be used as a guide and is subject to change
P A G E 2 1 S M O K E S I G N A L S A P R 2 0 1 8
BOYS LACROSSE The Boys Varsity Lacrosse team had an amazing trip to San Diego over Spring Break They practiced at USD played 2 lacrosse games attended a college lacrosse game had beach time and the highlight was an INTENSE Navy SEAL training They returned bonded and ready to hit the season in full force There are two home games in April Wednesday April 11th 7PM vs Fountain Valley and Friday April 27th 7 PM vs rival Air Academy (where we will have food trucks and giveaways) If you come to only one game all season this the one to come to Varsity is 5-1 for season while JV and C squad are undefeated JV games are typically 2 hours before the Varsity games but always check the CMHS website to confirm Come out support the boys and watch some great lacrosse GO INDIANS
NIKE TENNIS CAMP Nike tennis camp returns to CMHS July 9-13 ages 7-18 Contact Dave Adams at dadamscmsd12org for more I nformation
S M O K E S I G N A L S A P R 2 0 1 8 P A G E 2 2
2016-2017 Bell Schedule
P A G E 2 3 S M O K E S I G N A L S A P R 2 0 1 8
Regular Schedule
0 Hour 640 - 730 1
st 735 - 825
2nd 830 - 920 3rd 925 - 1025 4th 1030 - 1120 5th 1125 - 1215 1ST LUNCH 5th 1220 - 110 2ND LUNCH 6th 115 - 205 7th 210 - 300 Dismissal
Championship35-Minute Assembly Schedule 45-Minute Assembly Schedule
0 Hour 640 - 730 Zero Hour 640-730 1st 735 - 820 1st Hour 735-820 2nd 825 - 910 2nd Hour 825-910 3rd 915 ndash 1000 3rd Hour 915-1000 Assembly 1005 ndash 1040 Assembly 1005 ndash 1050 4th 1045 - 1130 4th Hour 1055-1140 5th 1135 ndash 1225 1ST LUNCH 5A 1145-1230 1ST LUNCH 5th 1230 ndash 120 2nd LUNCH 5B 1235- 120 2nd LUNCH 6TH 125 ndash 210 6th Hour 125-210 7TH 215 ndash 300 7th Hour 215-300 Dismissal Dismissal
Delayed Start Schedule Under special circumstances such as inclement weather the Superintendent may determine it necessary to start school on a two hour delay This decision is generally made by 530 am
Local radio and television stations will make an authorized announcement that Cheyenne
Mountain Schools are on a two hour delay 0 Hour 900 - 935 1st 940 - 1015 2nd 1020 - 1055 3rd 1100 - 1140 4th 1145 - 1220
5th 1225 - 100 1ST LUNCH 5th 105 - 140 2ND LUNCH
6th 145 - 220 7th 225 - 300
Dismissal
P A G E 2 4 S M O K E S I G N A L S A P R 2 0 1 8
P A G E 2 5 S M O K E S I G N A L S A P R 2 0 1 8
P A G E 2 6 S M O K E S I G N A L S A P R 2 0 1 8
P A G E 2 S M O K E S I G N A L S A P R 2 0 1 8
Testing Schedule
CMAS Testing Schedule - Tuesday Apr 3rd
Testing Schedule (Science) ndash Juniors Only
All other students will attend regular classes on a normal bell schedule
Juniors only will report for testing in their assigned locations by 720 am
Sci 1 (725 - 825) Sci 2 (825 - 925) Sci 3 (925 -1025) Juniors will attend 4th 5a 5b 6th amp 7th (lunch as normally scheduled)
Regular Schedule For 9th 10th amp 12th
0 Hour 640 - 730 1st 735 - 825 2nd 830 - 920 3rd 925 - 1025 4th 1030 - 1120 5a 1125 - 1215 1 ST LUNCH 5b 122 - 110 2 ND LUNCH 6th 115 - 205 7th 210 - 300 Dismissal
State SAT Testing Schedule - Tues Apr 10th
Morning schedule - Juniors only
All students (9th 10th 11th amp 12th) report to 1st period class at 105 pm
715 - 730 am All Juniors report to their assigned testing rooms
730 ndash 740 am Distribute test materials to students and begin instructions
750 - 1225 pm Administration of test
1230 ndash 100 pm LUNCH
Afternoon schedule for all students
1st 105 ndash 130 2nd 135 ndash 200 3rd 205 ndash 230 4th 235 ndash 300 Dismissal
PSAT 10 Testing Schedule - Wed Apr 11th
Morning Schedule - Sophomores only All students (9th 10th 11th amp 12th) report to 5a class at 1205pm 715 ndash 1130 am Morning schedule for Sophomores only
715 - 730 am all Sophomores report to their assigned testing rooms
730 ndash 740 am Distribute test materials to students and begin instructions
740 ndash 830 am Pre-Administration
830 - 1125 am Administration of test
130 - 1200 pm Lunch
Afternoon schedule for all students
5a 1205 - 1245 5b 1250 - 130 6th 135 - 215 7th 220 - 300
PSAT 9 Testing Schedule - Thur Apr 12th
Morning Schedule ndash Freshmen only
All students (9th 10th 11th amp 12th) report to zero hour class at 1120 am 715 ndash 1045 am Morning schedule for Freshmen only
715 - 725 am All Freshmen report to their assigned testing rooms
725 ndash 735 am Distribute test materials to students amp begin instructions
735 ndash 800 am Pre-Administration
800 ndash 1040 am Administration of test
1045 - 1115am Lunch
Afternoon schedule for all students
Zero 1120 ndash 1140 1st 1145 - 1205 2nd 1210 ndash 1230 3rd 1235 - 1255 4th 100 - 120 5a 125 ndash 145 5b 150 ndash 210 6th 215 ndash 235 7th 240 - 300 Dismissal
PTO Presidentrsquos Letter
P A G E 3
Please visit us at wwwCMHSptocom and sign up to receive periodic updates information newsletters or alerts about events at the high school
S M O K E S I G N A L S A P R 2 0 1 8
SALUTING our SENIORS Ive come across so many par-ents expressing my own shared surprise at how quickly this school year is coming to an end particularly if - like me - their son or daughter will soon walk across the graduation stage PTO has a number of fun activities coming up to help cel-ebrate this milestone in their lives But first on a more serious note heres my PSA to you Once your child turns 18 she is legally considered an adult like-ly with the same rights to priva-cy that you enjoy as an adult parent That means you may not be able to get detailed an-swers about your adult child from the hospital doctor the bank or the university financial office without proper authoriza-tion for that communication If the college doesnt provide it or your child is traveling on a gap year or has some other plans consider having himher sign a power of attorney for finances and a health care proxy before she leaves It can help you avoid red tape and frustration if you find yourself in the unfortu-nate position of having to step in quickly and make important decisions Ok on to the fun stuff Amy Chaffin Wynde Maready and Angie Feign have been hard at work as the After Prom Co-Chairs to put together mem-
orable early-morning festivities for our CMHS Juniors and Sen-iors and their guests once Prom is over One of PTOs most im-portant events After Prom has kept kids (and the community) safe from hazards such as drinking and driving by provid-ing a wide range of activities in the CMHS gyms from midnight to 3 am These include a fully functioning casino giant inflata-bles and games favorite foods and prizes of all varieties This years Under The Stars theme highlights Colorados love of camping and the outdoors A huge thank you to Amy Wynde Angie Lori Hoag Les-ley Johnson Lisa Roche Susan Beitle Deb Veretto Michelle Watts and Lynn Glatt for the many hours and creative efforts they have already donated to this worthwhile cause set for April 22 Next month brings PTO events focused solely on our Seniors Kudos to the amazing organiza-tion and efficiency of Senior Class Representatives Julie Papa and Cathryn Lewis who are already on top of the Senior Breakfast a Friday morning tradition immediately following graduation practice on May 25 Please keep a lookout for their flyer seeking your Seniors kin-dergarten photo donations and volunteer help Also in May the intimate invite-only Capping Ceremony cele-
brates the Seniors highlighted by the special person chosen by the graduation candidate plac-ing the mortarboard on the can-didates head Many thanks in advance go to Junior Class Representatives Lynn Glatt Monica Meehan and Rebecca Vickery for all of their planning to make this a truly special evening for the Seniors and their guests Parents of Seniors - dont forget to check the Seniors Only page and the Week At A Glance emails for more events and activities as we race through the next few weeks And some important dates for everyone April 11 - another im-portant SAAC meeting hosted by PTOs Tony Bricker begins at 1145 am in the Admin con-ference room April 13 - the Tra-dition of Excellence Foundation Denim and Diamonds Auction starts at 6 pm at The Broad-moor Hotel Your ticket pur-chase (and successful bidding) benefit all of our District 12 schools Thank you to Amy Chaffin and Lynn Glatt for their help to put together the CMHS basket for the auction April 18 - the last Principals Coffee of the school year is at 930 am in the Admin conference room Happy Spring Kristina Chung PTO President
P A G E 4
From the Principalrsquos Desk
S M O K E S I G N A L S A P R 2 0 1 8
Parents and Students
If you need any help with the
Parent Portal please send an
email directly to
helpcmsd12org
Do not call the administration
office but send an email if you
are having trouble accessing
your studentrsquos information
As our District strives to pro-vide the education our stu-dents need to succeed in life the question of homework is an important part of the dis-cussion Since the inception of the public school system there has been debate about the effect homework has on the academic success of stu-dents From the late nine-teenth century through the twentieth and into the twenty-first centuries the prevailing thought on homework effec-tiveness has continually oscil-lated between two conflicting theories One theory was that homework was not needed and in fact may harm stu-dents The opposing theory of course is that homework is required to enhance and en-rich the learning experience Today we can add to the de-bate of not only is homework necessary or not but are stu-dents assigned too much or not enough
Due to a myriad of factors current research still has not come to a definitive conclu-sion about the overall value of homework for all students However given certain condi-tions and within some dis-aggregated groups a majority of studies do agree that as studentrsquos age homework does have a positive effect on student achievement Most of the studies also agree that one and one-half to two hours of homework for high school age students is approximately
the range of time spent on homework with effective im-pact
Within a broader effort to re-search student wellness throughout the district one of the directives for the high school from the CMSD 12 Board of Education was to research homework load at the high school To that end each department conducted a survey on how much time it took students to complete their homework Since the departments assign home-work in different ways each department determined the manner in which they would collect the student reported data The data was collected throughout the first semester
Most of the departments do not assign nightly homework so they conducted their sur-vey on time spent weekly or by individual assignment On the other hand the math de-partment pretty much assigns nightly homework hence they collected data based on the average amount of time spent nightly Interestingly when the times were combined it worked out that an average nightly homework time for a typical freshman is one and one-half to two hours For a freshman in mostly advanced classes time spent averaged between two to two and one-half hours These numbers also roughly correlated with student responses on the stu-
dent wellness survey conduct-ed last fall
As we are all aware just re-porting time spent on home-work is not nearly an ade-quate indicator as to whether or not homework is valuable More important is what stu-dents are required to do for homework Studies have shown that the two types of homework that have the most positive effect on student achievement are homework that requires students to pre-pare for an academic event and homework that requires students to practice some-thing already taught And of course the value of home-work and the time spent doing homework will always be very dependent upon the individual student doing the assign-ment Irsquoll keep you posted as we work through this process to ensure our students are receiving an optimal meaning-ful education with the appro-priate amount of homework
An exciting reminder the Tra-dition of Excellence auction is on April 13th The theme this year is Denim and Diamonds and it is always a fun evening If you are interested in attend-ing please visit the district website at cmsd12org for more information
Sincerely
Don
Child Find Evaluation
If you suspect your child has a disability or are concerned about your childrsquos ability to learn communicate socialize interact see hear or move you are encouraged to contact your school to determine whether a Child Find Evaluation is necessary Child Find is the identification assessment and determination of eligibility for services for students who may have a disability or impairment For more information please click on the following link httpswwwcmsdk12couschildfind
S M O K E S I G N A L S A P R 2 0 1 8 P A G E 5
A Message from the School Resource Officer
The last stretch of the school year is upon us I hope that everyone had a relaxing Spring Break and is ready for
the final push to the finish
On Saturday April 21st from 1000 to 100 at Coronado High
School the Youth Advisory Council to Law Enforcement(YACLE) is
hosting a dodge ball tournament with the proceeds going to ben-
efit Teens with Promise local non-profit that supports local teens
with clothing and school materials This is the second year that
the Youth Council is hosting the dodge ball tournament The
Youth Council is made up of teens from local high schools who
visit with leaders in the law enforcement community on a monthly
basis The goal is to bridge the gap of understanding between
teens and law enforcement
The dodge ball teams are made up of six to eight students The
games will be played in a round robin style format Schools will
play against other high schools in the El Paso County region If
students are interested in participating please see Officer Walsh at
the high school
I also want to share about an opportunity for students who are
interested in joining the Youth Council for the 2018-19 school
year The council is open to all students who will be in high school
for the 2018-19 school year This is a great opportunity for stu-
dents to meet with local leaders in Colorado Springs and to have a
voice regarding current issues Please have students contact Of-
ficer Walsh to obtain an application Applications must be re-
turned to Officer Walsh by May 11th If you have any questions
please contact Officer Walsh at 475-6110 ext 1002
Remember that Safe2Tell is an anonymous reporting system for students and parents to share information about
illegal behaviors and health and wellness concerns Safe2Tell can be accessed by phone at 1-877-542-SAFE or
online at wwwsafe2tellorg
Officer Bill Walsh
School Resource Officer
Cheyenne Mountain High School
719-475-6110 ext 1002 walshcmsd12org
P A G E 6 S M O K E S I G N A L S A P R 2 0 1 8
College Information
CLASS OF 2019 RESEARCH AND VISIT COLLEGES IN THE SPRING amp SUMMER
We encourage juniors and their families to take time to research and explore colleges that may be a good fit for the student Studentsrsquo Family Connections accounts offer great tools such as Super Match College Search and extensive information about individual colleges Students should have a ldquoColleges Irsquom Thinking Aboutrdquo list going in their accounts and can add and subtract schools from that list as their research reveals more about why a particular school is or is not a good fit As we start the 2018-19 school year the goal for students is to have a list of colleges that they plan to apply to that will be a good fit for them personally academically socially and financially Mrs Thompson will see all of the soon to be seniors in August to review the application process again and give them a ldquoSenior Folderrdquo that will be a step-by-step guide for the year ahead
CLASS OF 2019 ACT AND SAT TEST DATES AND DEADLINES The spring SAT and ACT testing cycle is especially designed for juniors Students are strongly encouraged to research their collegesrsquo testing deadlines and requirement and begin testing in the spring of their junior year and complete all necessary testing by early fall of their senior year There are several links on the College Services website and in the studentsrsquo Family Connection account to help them with their research of testing requirements and deadlines Students may register online for either the ACT or SAT tests To register online for the ACT go to actorg and for
the SAT go to satorg When registering online a credit card must be used for payment for either the ACT or SAT Below are the remaining test dates for the remainder of the 2017-18 school year The April ACT and the May SAT will be offered at CMHS as a national test site and students can register and pay for the testing at CMHS online as they would for any Saturday National Test Dates
ACT Test Date Regular Registration Deadline June 9 2018 May 4 2018 July 14 2018 June 15 2018
SAT Test Date Regular Registration Deadline May 5 2018 April 6 2018 June 2 2018 May 3 2018
College Counseling 630-5031 Click to email Victoria Thompson College Counselor Denise Bowlby College Counselor Assistant Angel Smith College Services Assistant
FAMILY CONNECTION HELPS FAMILIES AND STUDENTS CONNECT TO
COLLEGES AND SCHOLARSHIPS
At Family Connection wwwconnectionnaviancecomcmhs students and families can connect to college visits college fairs college matches college majors and careers as well as links to infor-mation on college scholarships To log in students must enter their email addresses and passwords they created when they registered If your student has trouble signing in please see or call Mrs Smith or Mrs Thompson in the College Services Center (630-5031)
P A G E 7 S M O K E S I G N A L S A P R 2 0 1 8
College Information
LATE AP EXAM REGISTRATION Students who missed regular registration for AP exams can still register during the late registra-tion period April 2-12 The late exam registration fee is $114 per exam and registration must be done at the Counseling Office with fees paid by cash or check made out to CMHS AP exams will be administered at CMHS May 7 ndash May 18 GRADUATION FOR THE CLASS OF 2018
Graduation for the Class of 2018 will be Sunday May 27 2018 at 130 PM at The Broadmoor World Arena Colorado Springs No tickets are required as it is open seating for all who would like to attend
Counselors Corner
Stan Lambros Class of 2018
Ellen Hinckley Class of 2019
Barry Smith Class of 2020 Christina Jurekovic Class of 2021
Amy McLaggan Registrar
Fran Williams Guidance Secretary Christine Kneupper Social Worker
Counseling Office 475-6155
PLEASE REPORT COLLEGE ACCEPTANCES AND SCHOLARSHIPS TO MRS SMITH Please report to Mrs Smith in the College Services Center where your student has been accept-ed to college Please report all scholarships as well Most colleges and universities do not notify Cheyenne Mountain High School of the scholarships our seniors are awarded A list of all report-ed scholarships will be available in the counseling office in May 2018 Please be sure your sen-iorrsquos scholarships are recognized and honored in this list Only scholarships are listed
P A G E 8 S M O K E S I G N A L S A P R 2 0 1 8
AVP Hairstyling Program Pikes Peak Community College Area Vocational Program is primarily for students who are interested in pursuing an associatersquos degree or certificate in a career and technical field or entering the job market directly after finishing high school Courses provide core academic and elective credit Specific credits vary by program AVP credit in core areas will not ful-fill NCAA athletic course requirements See a high school counselor for detailed infor-mation The International Salon and Spa Academy (ISSA) program is a two-year course of study designed to train high school juniors and seniors to become hairstylists The program prepares students to sit for the hairstylist examination given by the Office of Barber and Cosmetology Licensure for the State of Colorado Courses provide core academic and elec-tive credit
AVP PARENT NIGHT April 4 2018 600pm
5707 North Academy Blvd (Vickers and Academy)
As part of the application process it is a requirement for students and parents to at-tend this evening as it will be packed with information about the AVP Hairstyling program for the upcoming school year (2018-2019) You will be able to meet our staff and tour our facility Get all your questions answered Any questions please contact the AVP Director Penny Lightfoot at (719) 597-1413 or by email pennyissacoedu If you plan to attend please complete the application on the following page
P A G E 9 S M O K E S I G N A L S A P R 2 0 1 8
P A G E 1 0 S M O K E S I G N A L S A P R 2 0 1 8
THE WOMEN OF LOCKERBIE A poetic drama about the triumph of love over hate - performing
at Cheyenne Mountain High School April 12 13 at 7pm and April 14 at 2pm in the Black Box
theatre Seven years after the 1988 Pan Am flight explosion over Lockerbie Scotland due to a terrorist
bomb a mother Madeline Livingston (Stephanie Ngassa Blake) from New Jersey roams the hills of
Lockerbie looking for her sonrsquos remains Her husband (Josh Greene) cannot console her She meets the
women of Lockerbie led by Olive Allison (Jamie Galvan) and learns about their ldquoLaundry Projectrdquo
(Greek Chorus of Women played by Grace Mebust Dylan Cross Eliza Rocks Nevaeh Booker Maggie
Mulder Veronica Davis Nicky Lau Alexa Plante) Determined to convert an act of hatred into an act of
love the women are fighting the US Government to obtain the clothing of the victims found in the
planersquos wreckage with the hopes of washing them and returning them to the victimrsquos families George
Jones (Cameron Russell) is the representative from the U S charged with the task of dealing with the
women Hattie (Michelle DeMoss) a cleaning woman for Mr Jones office is secretly working with the
Laundry Project
All technical aspects are designed
and executed by CMHS
Technical Theatre students
Set Design Noah Linthicum
Light Design Hayley Chittum
Sound Design Evan Aguiar
Plane DesignCreation Sam Werner Josh
Greene Rachel Daguman
Video Design Ken Lester Clare Garski
Stage Managers Ethin Brady Clare Garski
Poster Design Niyah Meister
P A G E 1 1 S M O K E S I G N A L S A P R 2 0 1 8
All proceeds from the event go to support the Tradition of Excellence Foundation a 501(c)3 tax exempt or-ganization dedicated to supporting excellence in Cheyenne Mountain Schools in Academics Athletics and the Arts All dollars raised through the Foundation are given directly to the school district and are 100 tax deductible From iPads and a 3D printer to Musical Instruments and Robot Kits every school in the district receives support from the Foundation The Foundation typically awards close to $50000 annually A full listing of grants made last year can be found on the Foundation website httpswwwcmsdk12coustoef The theme for this yearrsquos event is lsquoDenim amp Diamondsrsquo noteworthy because the Broadmoor is celebrating its Centennial this year A diamond the symbol of a 100th year anniversary honors the rich historic relation-ship between the Broadmoor and Cheyenne Mountain Schools Come celebrate with appetizers entertain-ment and fabulous auction items Look for your invitation in the mail or go to httpswwwcmsdk12coustoef to purchase tickets online
Join STAH mdash Build Community
STAH is Students and Teachers Aiding Humanity the high schools community service club What is STAH
what do we do and why join Most of all volunteering is a great thing to do and helps our school and com-
munity Teaching students about community service will foster a life-long habit of giving back At CMHS
there are classes and clubs that require volunteer hours and community service is a great resume build-
er STAH helps out at school events and members can volunteer in the community at Humane Society
events Care amp Share Food Bank Springs Rescue Mission and Habitat for Humanitys ReStore Did you know
that you can earn a letter in community service Keep track of your volunteer hours during the summer and
the school year and then fill out a STAH hours recording sheet found in the library Anyone can join STAH at
any time Drop into a meeting theyre held every other Thursday at 705 am in the library computer lab Or
stop by the library and check the Info Board for upcoming events
S M O K E S I G N A L S F E B 2 0 1 8 P A G E 1 2
State Choral Events at CMHS
Thursday April 26 CMHS will host the 2018 CHSAA Show Choir Festival and on Friday April 27 the 2018 CHSAA Jazz amp A Cappella Festival The annual state events will feature performing groups from across Colora-do The public is invited and welcome to attend and watch groups perform dur-ing the day free of charge Groups start performing just before 800 am both days and the festival runs all day long Each year a professional group is contract-ed to serve both as adjudicators for the festival and they present a professional concert each evening This years guest group is Freedoms Boombox See more about Freedoms Boombox below Here are the performance times for the CMHS groups that are a part of the festi-vals On Thursday Dynamix Show Choir performs at 220 pm Metallics Jazz Choir sings Friday morning at 940 am and Crimson amp Slate perform Friday after-noon at 400 pm Each day the adjudication team will select the top CO groups who will give an en-core performance on the evening honor concert Thursday nights show will fea-ture the top CO show choirs followed by Freedoms Boombox The concert starts at 700 pm Friday nights concert will feature the top CO Jazz and A Cappella choirs followed by Freedoms Boombox The concert starts at 800 pm Tickets for the evening concerts are available for purchase during the day for $8 or are $10 at the door The house will open each night 30 minutes prior to show time Come out and watch some of our incredible Colorado students and come back for the evening concert to hear the incredible professionals
Crimson amp Slate
Dynamix Show Choir at fall retreat
Freedoms Boombox With a little beatboxing a missing vocal cord radio hits some classical vocal training and 3 microphones yoursquoll spend the first few songs trying to figure out who is doing what to bring pop music to life With just 3 voices Freedomrsquos Boombox is built with minimal size and maximum sound meet the new American vocal pop trio Freedomrsquos Boombox orchestrates an entire concert with just 3 voices After battling through reality TV viral videos and world tours Freedomrsquos Boombox sat in front of a camera and started singing their version of pop songs Now their high energy fun and contemporary shows use radio hits and a cappella to reach new crowds worldwide Their mission of reaching the corners of world through the voice has a second purposemdashthe guys have traveled the US and the world as cultural ambassadors for the State Department to teach music and develop hip hop beatbox and vo-cal music programs Itrsquos an ongoing mission to provide positive activity alternatives for youth and underserved artists Alfredo Christopher and Richard have become paragons of Americarsquos a cappella culture eventually joining forces after The SingOff in 2011 to form The Exchange with 2 friends Aaron and Jamal from the show After the group dissolved the 3 stayed together to continue pushing their own boundaries in a cappella
Freedomrsquos Bommbox
P A G E 1 3 S M O K E S I G N A L S A P R 2 0 1 8
CMHS Hosts Colorado Bandmasters Assocciation Band Festival March 8
The Symphonic Band and the Wind Ensemble both earned a 1 (Superior) rating Each band will compete at the State Concert Band Festival in Ft Collins April 16 amp 17
Lunchtime Download Stay the course Stamina is the key to success Only staying power can give you a legacy This happens through having a strong nervous
system Strengthen your nervous system and strengthen your personal power What will set you apart from all the
noise of the world (social media choices other peoplersquos agenda) will be your staying power This is prosperity True
prosperity is knowing you will have the staying power (stamina) to stay the course Clarity of mind clarity of vision and
stamina You may not know exactly where yoursquore going but you take the next step It takes stamina to be kind compas-
sionate to self and others You can do this through physiological esteem (physical movement) and by becoming vibra-
tionally fit (breath command mantra meditation) Jedi Mind Training continues every Thursday Join us in the Wres-
tling Gym for the first 20 minutes of each lunch hour
P A G E 1 4 S M O K E S I G N A L S A P R 2 0 1 8
Coming this springhellip April 16th KIVA (Junior-Senior Celebration) 7pm
at the Garden of the Gods Country Club Dress is cocktailbusiness casual attire
Dinner and entertainment among friends Tickets $35-available for purchase until 315pm on Thursday April 12th
18th Spring Talent Show (All Grades) 21st PROM (Junior-Senior Dance) 900pm at The Broadmoor Attire is semi-formal or formal
Tickets $45-available for purchase online through noon on Friday April 20th
To purchase tickets click on the link belowhellip
httpscmsd12revtraknet
We need your help After Prom is looking for donations AND volunteers to make this event a success Remember we keep hundreds of Cheyenne Mountain kids and their guests safe by-hosting a great After Prom event We need your help to keep up this decades old tradition Please see the links below to see how you can help Financial donations help pay for food and prizes httpssquareupcomstorecmhs-pto Volunteer via SignupGenius httpwwwsignupgeniuscomgo20F044AA5A82BAAF58-after1
P A G E 1 5 S M O K E S I G N A L S A P R 2 0 1 8
P A G E 1 6 S M O K E S I G N A L S A P R 2 0 1 8
Dear Parents of Graduating Seniors
SENIOR BREAKFAST is coming up This is an annual tradition
for graduating seniors sponsored by the PTO held after graduation rehearsal at school This year the breakfast will be on Friday morning May 25th and
will be the last event for our seniors on the Cheyenne Mountain High School campus Donations Needed Please We are excited to make this a fun and memorable
event for our Seniors But we need your help to supplement our budget to
purchase food for the breakfast Rather than ask you at this busy time of year to bake and cook we are asking you to contribute a suggested donation of $1000 (any amount is greatly appreciated) to help purchase food and drinks Please send your contributions by May 1st so that we can figure out our budget and complete the planning for the breakfast Please make checks
payable to CMHS PTO and mail to Julie Papa 2920 English Pt Colorado Springs 80906 or hand deliver cash or check to Julie Papa or Cathryn Lewis Class Photos Needed Please We will display our childrenrsquos kindergarten
class photos at the Senior Breakfast Please contact Julie Papa at juliepa-
pa926gmailcom or 719-649-5439 if you can lend us a kindergarten class photo from D-12 elementary schools to copy for display at the Senior Break-fast And Individual Photos If your child did not attend kindergarten at a D-12
school please mail a kindergarten individual photo with their name to Julie
Papa at the address listed above by May 1st Please send a copy of your photo as we may not be able to return the photo you send Thank you in advance for helping us make this last event a special and mem-orable one for our seniors Sincerely
Your Senior Class Representatives Cathryn Lewis and Julie Papa
P A G E 1 7 S M O K E S I G N A L S A P R 2 0 1 8
PTO Board Elections It is that time of year We are currently working on filling PTO Board positions for the next school year A
small amount of your time can make a big difference at our school Please consider volunteering
Below is a list of the PTO Board positions that are still open If you are interested in a position andor would
like to remain in the position you currently are in please contact me for more details
Carrie Trookman
natetrookmsncom
CMHS PTO Nominating Chair
PTO News
bull President Elect
bull Student Activity Directory bull Nominating Chair
bull After-Prom Chair
bull Craft Fair Chair bull District Art Show
Important Notice for Parents and Students We do our best to answer all incoming calls to the high school in a prompt and efficient manner You can do your part to ex-pedite calls by calling the appropriate number so that your call does not have to be transferred Please make note of the fo l-lowing numbers
We ask that you limit your calls to school business Please make arrangements with your student before school for rides appointments etc With an enrollment of close to 1400 students it is very time-consuming for us to be taking and delivering messages for individual students
Aquatics Center 227-7665 College Center 630-5031
Athletics 630-4115 Faculty Staff amp Admin 475-6110
Attendance (absences tarties
630-4110 Illnesses etc)
Guidance and Counseling 475-6155
Thank you for all the Box Tops you have sent in this year Keep clipping and ask neighbors friends and relatives to do the same Send them in to your stu-dentrsquos science teacher Letrsquos see if we can reach $500 by the end of the year
S M O K E S I G N A L S A P R 2 0 1 8 P A G E 1 8
PTO MEETING DATES
Our PTO 2017-18 meetings are open to eve-
ryone and are held from noon-1pm each
month in the CMHS ADMIN MAIN CONF ROOM
except where noted Please join us
Mark your calendars
bull Apr 4
PRINCIPAL COFFEES
We encourage everyone to attend the
Principals Coffees We meet in the CMHS
ADMIN MAIN CONF ROOM from 930-1030am
bull Apr 18
These informal gatherings allow parents to
meet with Mr Fortenberry and select staff to
ask questions and discuss issues
PTO News
bull May 2
AFTER PROM PLANNING
Meetings are held at 1000 am at BlackBear
coffee house We need a lot of people to plan this big event Wersquod love to have your
help and hope to see you there
bull Apr 11
SAAC MEETINGS
SAAC meetings are held from 1145 - 1245
once a month in the CMHS ADMIN MAIN
CONF ROOM These meetings are open to everyone Please join us
bull Apr 11
bull May 17
Both King Soopers and Safeway give us 5 back on ALL purchases using re-loadable gift cards to their stores You can use it for groceries prescriptions and still earn gas rewards It is super easy and a great way for us to earn money for the school This money goes to the PTO who then funds grants requested by the teachers for various equipment or programs for the classrooms Pre-load the card with any amount up to $500 and use it every time you buy groceries Then re-load it again And then again You can do it right at the check-out before they start ringing up your items or at the service desk
Thanks for your continued support of CMHS and keep on using your grocery cards
If you donrsquot have one I will get one to you Just email Jamie kratt - jlkrattcomcastnet They cost $5 and come pre-loaded with that amount Thanks in advance for your participation
Grocery Cards
P A G E 1 9 S M O K E S I G N A L S A P R 2 0 1 8
From the Athletic Office
CMHS Athletics
Happy Spring and what a beautiful welcome our
weather has been Hopeful we will continue to see
minimal inclimate weather affect our competitions
All nine of our programs are off to a great start on the
fields courts pool and golf course Baseball Boysrsquo
Lacrosse Girlsrsquo Lacrosse all won their home opener
and Girlsrsquo Soccer came away with an exciting tie
against Valor Christian Our Boysrsquo Lacrosse Team
spent a few days of their Spring Break in California
competing against some strong programs They
came away with a big win against St Augustine on
Saturday and an unfortunate loss Monday evening to
San Marcos They also had the opportunity one
morning to train with the Navy Seals what a great trip
and experience they had
April brings forth a few of our Spring Invites that we
always look forward to hosting Please join us as we
cheer on the Indians
Boysrsquo Swim April 13 - 14
Girlsrsquo Tennis April 20 - 21
Girlsrsquo Golf April 30
Friendly reminder ~ Student Activity and Booster
Passes are not accepted for admission to these
events
NCAA NLI Spring Signing will be held on Wednes-
day April 11 at 315pm in the CMHS Kiva Deadline
to notify the Athletic Office your NLI and desire to be
included in this event is April 4 Currently we have
ten student athletes signing to play their respective
sport at the next level
Time to mark you calendars for the District 12 Youth
Sports Week ldquoGOLDEN TICKETrdquo
(FREE Entry with Paid Adult)
Apr 24 Girlsrsquo Soccer vs Disc Canyon 600pm
Apr 25 Boysrsquo Swim vs Air Academy 400pm
Apr 26 Girlsrsquo Tennis vs Denver East 400pm
Baseball vs Air Academy 430pm
Apr 27 Girlsrsquo Lacrosse vs Palmer Ridge 500pm
Boysrsquo Lacrosse vs Air Academy 700pm
ATHLETIC ELIGIBILITY GRADE CHECKS continue
at 3 week intervals and will be Thursday April 5 and
Thursday April 26 Subsequently Eligibility begins
Monday April 9 and Monday April 30
Looking ahead our 2017 - 2018 CMHS Athletic Ban-
quet will be held on Monday May 21 at 630pm in the
Main Gym Student Athletes selected as Award Re-
cipients may expect an invitation to attend via email
by Monday May 7th Rotary Champion Awards will
also take place on May 7 at the Pikes Peak Center
with each of our 23 sports having one chosen nomi-
nee
CMHS Youth Sports Sampling Camp is filling up
quickly in fact the 1st and 2nd age group is now offi-
cially full If yoursquore looking for a fun-filled well round-
ed camp for your kid(s) this summer come check us
out
DATE June 4 - June 15 Camp kickoff on June 1st
will be at Honnen Ice Arena
1st - 6th Graders 830am - 1145am
All Skill Levels - 40 kids per grade level
$125
For more information and registration please use the
following link httpcmhscmsd12orgyouthcamps
PLEASE NOTE Registration will close on Mon-
day April 30 and payment must be received no
later than Friday May 4th
Hard to believe we are winding down the year and
before you know it post season will be upon us We
are Indian Strong and excited about the prospect of
our athletic programs making state appearances For
the most up to date schedules for all of our Spring
Sports programs please visit Pikes Peak Athletic
Conference http
wwwpikespeakathleticconferenceorgg5-bin
clientcgiG5genie=618
For a specific sport level schedule go to advanced
view chose the sport gender level (V JV CSquad)
and choose ldquothis school yearrdquo which will give you ALL
scheduled contests through the end of this school
year
Thank you for the continued support to our student
athletes and we look forward to seeing you out enjoy-
ing the competitions Kris Kim and Margaret
P A G E 2 0 S M O K E S I G N A L S A P R 2 0 1 8
Varsity Spring SportsmdashApril
PLEASE NOTE The list of events should be used as a guide and is subject to change
P A G E 2 1 S M O K E S I G N A L S A P R 2 0 1 8
BOYS LACROSSE The Boys Varsity Lacrosse team had an amazing trip to San Diego over Spring Break They practiced at USD played 2 lacrosse games attended a college lacrosse game had beach time and the highlight was an INTENSE Navy SEAL training They returned bonded and ready to hit the season in full force There are two home games in April Wednesday April 11th 7PM vs Fountain Valley and Friday April 27th 7 PM vs rival Air Academy (where we will have food trucks and giveaways) If you come to only one game all season this the one to come to Varsity is 5-1 for season while JV and C squad are undefeated JV games are typically 2 hours before the Varsity games but always check the CMHS website to confirm Come out support the boys and watch some great lacrosse GO INDIANS
NIKE TENNIS CAMP Nike tennis camp returns to CMHS July 9-13 ages 7-18 Contact Dave Adams at dadamscmsd12org for more I nformation
S M O K E S I G N A L S A P R 2 0 1 8 P A G E 2 2
2016-2017 Bell Schedule
P A G E 2 3 S M O K E S I G N A L S A P R 2 0 1 8
Regular Schedule
0 Hour 640 - 730 1
st 735 - 825
2nd 830 - 920 3rd 925 - 1025 4th 1030 - 1120 5th 1125 - 1215 1ST LUNCH 5th 1220 - 110 2ND LUNCH 6th 115 - 205 7th 210 - 300 Dismissal
Championship35-Minute Assembly Schedule 45-Minute Assembly Schedule
0 Hour 640 - 730 Zero Hour 640-730 1st 735 - 820 1st Hour 735-820 2nd 825 - 910 2nd Hour 825-910 3rd 915 ndash 1000 3rd Hour 915-1000 Assembly 1005 ndash 1040 Assembly 1005 ndash 1050 4th 1045 - 1130 4th Hour 1055-1140 5th 1135 ndash 1225 1ST LUNCH 5A 1145-1230 1ST LUNCH 5th 1230 ndash 120 2nd LUNCH 5B 1235- 120 2nd LUNCH 6TH 125 ndash 210 6th Hour 125-210 7TH 215 ndash 300 7th Hour 215-300 Dismissal Dismissal
Delayed Start Schedule Under special circumstances such as inclement weather the Superintendent may determine it necessary to start school on a two hour delay This decision is generally made by 530 am
Local radio and television stations will make an authorized announcement that Cheyenne
Mountain Schools are on a two hour delay 0 Hour 900 - 935 1st 940 - 1015 2nd 1020 - 1055 3rd 1100 - 1140 4th 1145 - 1220
5th 1225 - 100 1ST LUNCH 5th 105 - 140 2ND LUNCH
6th 145 - 220 7th 225 - 300
Dismissal
P A G E 2 4 S M O K E S I G N A L S A P R 2 0 1 8
P A G E 2 5 S M O K E S I G N A L S A P R 2 0 1 8
P A G E 2 6 S M O K E S I G N A L S A P R 2 0 1 8
PTO Presidentrsquos Letter
P A G E 3
Please visit us at wwwCMHSptocom and sign up to receive periodic updates information newsletters or alerts about events at the high school
S M O K E S I G N A L S A P R 2 0 1 8
SALUTING our SENIORS Ive come across so many par-ents expressing my own shared surprise at how quickly this school year is coming to an end particularly if - like me - their son or daughter will soon walk across the graduation stage PTO has a number of fun activities coming up to help cel-ebrate this milestone in their lives But first on a more serious note heres my PSA to you Once your child turns 18 she is legally considered an adult like-ly with the same rights to priva-cy that you enjoy as an adult parent That means you may not be able to get detailed an-swers about your adult child from the hospital doctor the bank or the university financial office without proper authoriza-tion for that communication If the college doesnt provide it or your child is traveling on a gap year or has some other plans consider having himher sign a power of attorney for finances and a health care proxy before she leaves It can help you avoid red tape and frustration if you find yourself in the unfortu-nate position of having to step in quickly and make important decisions Ok on to the fun stuff Amy Chaffin Wynde Maready and Angie Feign have been hard at work as the After Prom Co-Chairs to put together mem-
orable early-morning festivities for our CMHS Juniors and Sen-iors and their guests once Prom is over One of PTOs most im-portant events After Prom has kept kids (and the community) safe from hazards such as drinking and driving by provid-ing a wide range of activities in the CMHS gyms from midnight to 3 am These include a fully functioning casino giant inflata-bles and games favorite foods and prizes of all varieties This years Under The Stars theme highlights Colorados love of camping and the outdoors A huge thank you to Amy Wynde Angie Lori Hoag Les-ley Johnson Lisa Roche Susan Beitle Deb Veretto Michelle Watts and Lynn Glatt for the many hours and creative efforts they have already donated to this worthwhile cause set for April 22 Next month brings PTO events focused solely on our Seniors Kudos to the amazing organiza-tion and efficiency of Senior Class Representatives Julie Papa and Cathryn Lewis who are already on top of the Senior Breakfast a Friday morning tradition immediately following graduation practice on May 25 Please keep a lookout for their flyer seeking your Seniors kin-dergarten photo donations and volunteer help Also in May the intimate invite-only Capping Ceremony cele-
brates the Seniors highlighted by the special person chosen by the graduation candidate plac-ing the mortarboard on the can-didates head Many thanks in advance go to Junior Class Representatives Lynn Glatt Monica Meehan and Rebecca Vickery for all of their planning to make this a truly special evening for the Seniors and their guests Parents of Seniors - dont forget to check the Seniors Only page and the Week At A Glance emails for more events and activities as we race through the next few weeks And some important dates for everyone April 11 - another im-portant SAAC meeting hosted by PTOs Tony Bricker begins at 1145 am in the Admin con-ference room April 13 - the Tra-dition of Excellence Foundation Denim and Diamonds Auction starts at 6 pm at The Broad-moor Hotel Your ticket pur-chase (and successful bidding) benefit all of our District 12 schools Thank you to Amy Chaffin and Lynn Glatt for their help to put together the CMHS basket for the auction April 18 - the last Principals Coffee of the school year is at 930 am in the Admin conference room Happy Spring Kristina Chung PTO President
P A G E 4
From the Principalrsquos Desk
S M O K E S I G N A L S A P R 2 0 1 8
Parents and Students
If you need any help with the
Parent Portal please send an
email directly to
helpcmsd12org
Do not call the administration
office but send an email if you
are having trouble accessing
your studentrsquos information
As our District strives to pro-vide the education our stu-dents need to succeed in life the question of homework is an important part of the dis-cussion Since the inception of the public school system there has been debate about the effect homework has on the academic success of stu-dents From the late nine-teenth century through the twentieth and into the twenty-first centuries the prevailing thought on homework effec-tiveness has continually oscil-lated between two conflicting theories One theory was that homework was not needed and in fact may harm stu-dents The opposing theory of course is that homework is required to enhance and en-rich the learning experience Today we can add to the de-bate of not only is homework necessary or not but are stu-dents assigned too much or not enough
Due to a myriad of factors current research still has not come to a definitive conclu-sion about the overall value of homework for all students However given certain condi-tions and within some dis-aggregated groups a majority of studies do agree that as studentrsquos age homework does have a positive effect on student achievement Most of the studies also agree that one and one-half to two hours of homework for high school age students is approximately
the range of time spent on homework with effective im-pact
Within a broader effort to re-search student wellness throughout the district one of the directives for the high school from the CMSD 12 Board of Education was to research homework load at the high school To that end each department conducted a survey on how much time it took students to complete their homework Since the departments assign home-work in different ways each department determined the manner in which they would collect the student reported data The data was collected throughout the first semester
Most of the departments do not assign nightly homework so they conducted their sur-vey on time spent weekly or by individual assignment On the other hand the math de-partment pretty much assigns nightly homework hence they collected data based on the average amount of time spent nightly Interestingly when the times were combined it worked out that an average nightly homework time for a typical freshman is one and one-half to two hours For a freshman in mostly advanced classes time spent averaged between two to two and one-half hours These numbers also roughly correlated with student responses on the stu-
dent wellness survey conduct-ed last fall
As we are all aware just re-porting time spent on home-work is not nearly an ade-quate indicator as to whether or not homework is valuable More important is what stu-dents are required to do for homework Studies have shown that the two types of homework that have the most positive effect on student achievement are homework that requires students to pre-pare for an academic event and homework that requires students to practice some-thing already taught And of course the value of home-work and the time spent doing homework will always be very dependent upon the individual student doing the assign-ment Irsquoll keep you posted as we work through this process to ensure our students are receiving an optimal meaning-ful education with the appro-priate amount of homework
An exciting reminder the Tra-dition of Excellence auction is on April 13th The theme this year is Denim and Diamonds and it is always a fun evening If you are interested in attend-ing please visit the district website at cmsd12org for more information
Sincerely
Don
Child Find Evaluation
If you suspect your child has a disability or are concerned about your childrsquos ability to learn communicate socialize interact see hear or move you are encouraged to contact your school to determine whether a Child Find Evaluation is necessary Child Find is the identification assessment and determination of eligibility for services for students who may have a disability or impairment For more information please click on the following link httpswwwcmsdk12couschildfind
S M O K E S I G N A L S A P R 2 0 1 8 P A G E 5
A Message from the School Resource Officer
The last stretch of the school year is upon us I hope that everyone had a relaxing Spring Break and is ready for
the final push to the finish
On Saturday April 21st from 1000 to 100 at Coronado High
School the Youth Advisory Council to Law Enforcement(YACLE) is
hosting a dodge ball tournament with the proceeds going to ben-
efit Teens with Promise local non-profit that supports local teens
with clothing and school materials This is the second year that
the Youth Council is hosting the dodge ball tournament The
Youth Council is made up of teens from local high schools who
visit with leaders in the law enforcement community on a monthly
basis The goal is to bridge the gap of understanding between
teens and law enforcement
The dodge ball teams are made up of six to eight students The
games will be played in a round robin style format Schools will
play against other high schools in the El Paso County region If
students are interested in participating please see Officer Walsh at
the high school
I also want to share about an opportunity for students who are
interested in joining the Youth Council for the 2018-19 school
year The council is open to all students who will be in high school
for the 2018-19 school year This is a great opportunity for stu-
dents to meet with local leaders in Colorado Springs and to have a
voice regarding current issues Please have students contact Of-
ficer Walsh to obtain an application Applications must be re-
turned to Officer Walsh by May 11th If you have any questions
please contact Officer Walsh at 475-6110 ext 1002
Remember that Safe2Tell is an anonymous reporting system for students and parents to share information about
illegal behaviors and health and wellness concerns Safe2Tell can be accessed by phone at 1-877-542-SAFE or
online at wwwsafe2tellorg
Officer Bill Walsh
School Resource Officer
Cheyenne Mountain High School
719-475-6110 ext 1002 walshcmsd12org
P A G E 6 S M O K E S I G N A L S A P R 2 0 1 8
College Information
CLASS OF 2019 RESEARCH AND VISIT COLLEGES IN THE SPRING amp SUMMER
We encourage juniors and their families to take time to research and explore colleges that may be a good fit for the student Studentsrsquo Family Connections accounts offer great tools such as Super Match College Search and extensive information about individual colleges Students should have a ldquoColleges Irsquom Thinking Aboutrdquo list going in their accounts and can add and subtract schools from that list as their research reveals more about why a particular school is or is not a good fit As we start the 2018-19 school year the goal for students is to have a list of colleges that they plan to apply to that will be a good fit for them personally academically socially and financially Mrs Thompson will see all of the soon to be seniors in August to review the application process again and give them a ldquoSenior Folderrdquo that will be a step-by-step guide for the year ahead
CLASS OF 2019 ACT AND SAT TEST DATES AND DEADLINES The spring SAT and ACT testing cycle is especially designed for juniors Students are strongly encouraged to research their collegesrsquo testing deadlines and requirement and begin testing in the spring of their junior year and complete all necessary testing by early fall of their senior year There are several links on the College Services website and in the studentsrsquo Family Connection account to help them with their research of testing requirements and deadlines Students may register online for either the ACT or SAT tests To register online for the ACT go to actorg and for
the SAT go to satorg When registering online a credit card must be used for payment for either the ACT or SAT Below are the remaining test dates for the remainder of the 2017-18 school year The April ACT and the May SAT will be offered at CMHS as a national test site and students can register and pay for the testing at CMHS online as they would for any Saturday National Test Dates
ACT Test Date Regular Registration Deadline June 9 2018 May 4 2018 July 14 2018 June 15 2018
SAT Test Date Regular Registration Deadline May 5 2018 April 6 2018 June 2 2018 May 3 2018
College Counseling 630-5031 Click to email Victoria Thompson College Counselor Denise Bowlby College Counselor Assistant Angel Smith College Services Assistant
FAMILY CONNECTION HELPS FAMILIES AND STUDENTS CONNECT TO
COLLEGES AND SCHOLARSHIPS
At Family Connection wwwconnectionnaviancecomcmhs students and families can connect to college visits college fairs college matches college majors and careers as well as links to infor-mation on college scholarships To log in students must enter their email addresses and passwords they created when they registered If your student has trouble signing in please see or call Mrs Smith or Mrs Thompson in the College Services Center (630-5031)
P A G E 7 S M O K E S I G N A L S A P R 2 0 1 8
College Information
LATE AP EXAM REGISTRATION Students who missed regular registration for AP exams can still register during the late registra-tion period April 2-12 The late exam registration fee is $114 per exam and registration must be done at the Counseling Office with fees paid by cash or check made out to CMHS AP exams will be administered at CMHS May 7 ndash May 18 GRADUATION FOR THE CLASS OF 2018
Graduation for the Class of 2018 will be Sunday May 27 2018 at 130 PM at The Broadmoor World Arena Colorado Springs No tickets are required as it is open seating for all who would like to attend
Counselors Corner
Stan Lambros Class of 2018
Ellen Hinckley Class of 2019
Barry Smith Class of 2020 Christina Jurekovic Class of 2021
Amy McLaggan Registrar
Fran Williams Guidance Secretary Christine Kneupper Social Worker
Counseling Office 475-6155
PLEASE REPORT COLLEGE ACCEPTANCES AND SCHOLARSHIPS TO MRS SMITH Please report to Mrs Smith in the College Services Center where your student has been accept-ed to college Please report all scholarships as well Most colleges and universities do not notify Cheyenne Mountain High School of the scholarships our seniors are awarded A list of all report-ed scholarships will be available in the counseling office in May 2018 Please be sure your sen-iorrsquos scholarships are recognized and honored in this list Only scholarships are listed
P A G E 8 S M O K E S I G N A L S A P R 2 0 1 8
AVP Hairstyling Program Pikes Peak Community College Area Vocational Program is primarily for students who are interested in pursuing an associatersquos degree or certificate in a career and technical field or entering the job market directly after finishing high school Courses provide core academic and elective credit Specific credits vary by program AVP credit in core areas will not ful-fill NCAA athletic course requirements See a high school counselor for detailed infor-mation The International Salon and Spa Academy (ISSA) program is a two-year course of study designed to train high school juniors and seniors to become hairstylists The program prepares students to sit for the hairstylist examination given by the Office of Barber and Cosmetology Licensure for the State of Colorado Courses provide core academic and elec-tive credit
AVP PARENT NIGHT April 4 2018 600pm
5707 North Academy Blvd (Vickers and Academy)
As part of the application process it is a requirement for students and parents to at-tend this evening as it will be packed with information about the AVP Hairstyling program for the upcoming school year (2018-2019) You will be able to meet our staff and tour our facility Get all your questions answered Any questions please contact the AVP Director Penny Lightfoot at (719) 597-1413 or by email pennyissacoedu If you plan to attend please complete the application on the following page
P A G E 9 S M O K E S I G N A L S A P R 2 0 1 8
P A G E 1 0 S M O K E S I G N A L S A P R 2 0 1 8
THE WOMEN OF LOCKERBIE A poetic drama about the triumph of love over hate - performing
at Cheyenne Mountain High School April 12 13 at 7pm and April 14 at 2pm in the Black Box
theatre Seven years after the 1988 Pan Am flight explosion over Lockerbie Scotland due to a terrorist
bomb a mother Madeline Livingston (Stephanie Ngassa Blake) from New Jersey roams the hills of
Lockerbie looking for her sonrsquos remains Her husband (Josh Greene) cannot console her She meets the
women of Lockerbie led by Olive Allison (Jamie Galvan) and learns about their ldquoLaundry Projectrdquo
(Greek Chorus of Women played by Grace Mebust Dylan Cross Eliza Rocks Nevaeh Booker Maggie
Mulder Veronica Davis Nicky Lau Alexa Plante) Determined to convert an act of hatred into an act of
love the women are fighting the US Government to obtain the clothing of the victims found in the
planersquos wreckage with the hopes of washing them and returning them to the victimrsquos families George
Jones (Cameron Russell) is the representative from the U S charged with the task of dealing with the
women Hattie (Michelle DeMoss) a cleaning woman for Mr Jones office is secretly working with the
Laundry Project
All technical aspects are designed
and executed by CMHS
Technical Theatre students
Set Design Noah Linthicum
Light Design Hayley Chittum
Sound Design Evan Aguiar
Plane DesignCreation Sam Werner Josh
Greene Rachel Daguman
Video Design Ken Lester Clare Garski
Stage Managers Ethin Brady Clare Garski
Poster Design Niyah Meister
P A G E 1 1 S M O K E S I G N A L S A P R 2 0 1 8
All proceeds from the event go to support the Tradition of Excellence Foundation a 501(c)3 tax exempt or-ganization dedicated to supporting excellence in Cheyenne Mountain Schools in Academics Athletics and the Arts All dollars raised through the Foundation are given directly to the school district and are 100 tax deductible From iPads and a 3D printer to Musical Instruments and Robot Kits every school in the district receives support from the Foundation The Foundation typically awards close to $50000 annually A full listing of grants made last year can be found on the Foundation website httpswwwcmsdk12coustoef The theme for this yearrsquos event is lsquoDenim amp Diamondsrsquo noteworthy because the Broadmoor is celebrating its Centennial this year A diamond the symbol of a 100th year anniversary honors the rich historic relation-ship between the Broadmoor and Cheyenne Mountain Schools Come celebrate with appetizers entertain-ment and fabulous auction items Look for your invitation in the mail or go to httpswwwcmsdk12coustoef to purchase tickets online
Join STAH mdash Build Community
STAH is Students and Teachers Aiding Humanity the high schools community service club What is STAH
what do we do and why join Most of all volunteering is a great thing to do and helps our school and com-
munity Teaching students about community service will foster a life-long habit of giving back At CMHS
there are classes and clubs that require volunteer hours and community service is a great resume build-
er STAH helps out at school events and members can volunteer in the community at Humane Society
events Care amp Share Food Bank Springs Rescue Mission and Habitat for Humanitys ReStore Did you know
that you can earn a letter in community service Keep track of your volunteer hours during the summer and
the school year and then fill out a STAH hours recording sheet found in the library Anyone can join STAH at
any time Drop into a meeting theyre held every other Thursday at 705 am in the library computer lab Or
stop by the library and check the Info Board for upcoming events
S M O K E S I G N A L S F E B 2 0 1 8 P A G E 1 2
State Choral Events at CMHS
Thursday April 26 CMHS will host the 2018 CHSAA Show Choir Festival and on Friday April 27 the 2018 CHSAA Jazz amp A Cappella Festival The annual state events will feature performing groups from across Colora-do The public is invited and welcome to attend and watch groups perform dur-ing the day free of charge Groups start performing just before 800 am both days and the festival runs all day long Each year a professional group is contract-ed to serve both as adjudicators for the festival and they present a professional concert each evening This years guest group is Freedoms Boombox See more about Freedoms Boombox below Here are the performance times for the CMHS groups that are a part of the festi-vals On Thursday Dynamix Show Choir performs at 220 pm Metallics Jazz Choir sings Friday morning at 940 am and Crimson amp Slate perform Friday after-noon at 400 pm Each day the adjudication team will select the top CO groups who will give an en-core performance on the evening honor concert Thursday nights show will fea-ture the top CO show choirs followed by Freedoms Boombox The concert starts at 700 pm Friday nights concert will feature the top CO Jazz and A Cappella choirs followed by Freedoms Boombox The concert starts at 800 pm Tickets for the evening concerts are available for purchase during the day for $8 or are $10 at the door The house will open each night 30 minutes prior to show time Come out and watch some of our incredible Colorado students and come back for the evening concert to hear the incredible professionals
Crimson amp Slate
Dynamix Show Choir at fall retreat
Freedoms Boombox With a little beatboxing a missing vocal cord radio hits some classical vocal training and 3 microphones yoursquoll spend the first few songs trying to figure out who is doing what to bring pop music to life With just 3 voices Freedomrsquos Boombox is built with minimal size and maximum sound meet the new American vocal pop trio Freedomrsquos Boombox orchestrates an entire concert with just 3 voices After battling through reality TV viral videos and world tours Freedomrsquos Boombox sat in front of a camera and started singing their version of pop songs Now their high energy fun and contemporary shows use radio hits and a cappella to reach new crowds worldwide Their mission of reaching the corners of world through the voice has a second purposemdashthe guys have traveled the US and the world as cultural ambassadors for the State Department to teach music and develop hip hop beatbox and vo-cal music programs Itrsquos an ongoing mission to provide positive activity alternatives for youth and underserved artists Alfredo Christopher and Richard have become paragons of Americarsquos a cappella culture eventually joining forces after The SingOff in 2011 to form The Exchange with 2 friends Aaron and Jamal from the show After the group dissolved the 3 stayed together to continue pushing their own boundaries in a cappella
Freedomrsquos Bommbox
P A G E 1 3 S M O K E S I G N A L S A P R 2 0 1 8
CMHS Hosts Colorado Bandmasters Assocciation Band Festival March 8
The Symphonic Band and the Wind Ensemble both earned a 1 (Superior) rating Each band will compete at the State Concert Band Festival in Ft Collins April 16 amp 17
Lunchtime Download Stay the course Stamina is the key to success Only staying power can give you a legacy This happens through having a strong nervous
system Strengthen your nervous system and strengthen your personal power What will set you apart from all the
noise of the world (social media choices other peoplersquos agenda) will be your staying power This is prosperity True
prosperity is knowing you will have the staying power (stamina) to stay the course Clarity of mind clarity of vision and
stamina You may not know exactly where yoursquore going but you take the next step It takes stamina to be kind compas-
sionate to self and others You can do this through physiological esteem (physical movement) and by becoming vibra-
tionally fit (breath command mantra meditation) Jedi Mind Training continues every Thursday Join us in the Wres-
tling Gym for the first 20 minutes of each lunch hour
P A G E 1 4 S M O K E S I G N A L S A P R 2 0 1 8
Coming this springhellip April 16th KIVA (Junior-Senior Celebration) 7pm
at the Garden of the Gods Country Club Dress is cocktailbusiness casual attire
Dinner and entertainment among friends Tickets $35-available for purchase until 315pm on Thursday April 12th
18th Spring Talent Show (All Grades) 21st PROM (Junior-Senior Dance) 900pm at The Broadmoor Attire is semi-formal or formal
Tickets $45-available for purchase online through noon on Friday April 20th
To purchase tickets click on the link belowhellip
httpscmsd12revtraknet
We need your help After Prom is looking for donations AND volunteers to make this event a success Remember we keep hundreds of Cheyenne Mountain kids and their guests safe by-hosting a great After Prom event We need your help to keep up this decades old tradition Please see the links below to see how you can help Financial donations help pay for food and prizes httpssquareupcomstorecmhs-pto Volunteer via SignupGenius httpwwwsignupgeniuscomgo20F044AA5A82BAAF58-after1
P A G E 1 5 S M O K E S I G N A L S A P R 2 0 1 8
P A G E 1 6 S M O K E S I G N A L S A P R 2 0 1 8
Dear Parents of Graduating Seniors
SENIOR BREAKFAST is coming up This is an annual tradition
for graduating seniors sponsored by the PTO held after graduation rehearsal at school This year the breakfast will be on Friday morning May 25th and
will be the last event for our seniors on the Cheyenne Mountain High School campus Donations Needed Please We are excited to make this a fun and memorable
event for our Seniors But we need your help to supplement our budget to
purchase food for the breakfast Rather than ask you at this busy time of year to bake and cook we are asking you to contribute a suggested donation of $1000 (any amount is greatly appreciated) to help purchase food and drinks Please send your contributions by May 1st so that we can figure out our budget and complete the planning for the breakfast Please make checks
payable to CMHS PTO and mail to Julie Papa 2920 English Pt Colorado Springs 80906 or hand deliver cash or check to Julie Papa or Cathryn Lewis Class Photos Needed Please We will display our childrenrsquos kindergarten
class photos at the Senior Breakfast Please contact Julie Papa at juliepa-
pa926gmailcom or 719-649-5439 if you can lend us a kindergarten class photo from D-12 elementary schools to copy for display at the Senior Break-fast And Individual Photos If your child did not attend kindergarten at a D-12
school please mail a kindergarten individual photo with their name to Julie
Papa at the address listed above by May 1st Please send a copy of your photo as we may not be able to return the photo you send Thank you in advance for helping us make this last event a special and mem-orable one for our seniors Sincerely
Your Senior Class Representatives Cathryn Lewis and Julie Papa
P A G E 1 7 S M O K E S I G N A L S A P R 2 0 1 8
PTO Board Elections It is that time of year We are currently working on filling PTO Board positions for the next school year A
small amount of your time can make a big difference at our school Please consider volunteering
Below is a list of the PTO Board positions that are still open If you are interested in a position andor would
like to remain in the position you currently are in please contact me for more details
Carrie Trookman
natetrookmsncom
CMHS PTO Nominating Chair
PTO News
bull President Elect
bull Student Activity Directory bull Nominating Chair
bull After-Prom Chair
bull Craft Fair Chair bull District Art Show
Important Notice for Parents and Students We do our best to answer all incoming calls to the high school in a prompt and efficient manner You can do your part to ex-pedite calls by calling the appropriate number so that your call does not have to be transferred Please make note of the fo l-lowing numbers
We ask that you limit your calls to school business Please make arrangements with your student before school for rides appointments etc With an enrollment of close to 1400 students it is very time-consuming for us to be taking and delivering messages for individual students
Aquatics Center 227-7665 College Center 630-5031
Athletics 630-4115 Faculty Staff amp Admin 475-6110
Attendance (absences tarties
630-4110 Illnesses etc)
Guidance and Counseling 475-6155
Thank you for all the Box Tops you have sent in this year Keep clipping and ask neighbors friends and relatives to do the same Send them in to your stu-dentrsquos science teacher Letrsquos see if we can reach $500 by the end of the year
S M O K E S I G N A L S A P R 2 0 1 8 P A G E 1 8
PTO MEETING DATES
Our PTO 2017-18 meetings are open to eve-
ryone and are held from noon-1pm each
month in the CMHS ADMIN MAIN CONF ROOM
except where noted Please join us
Mark your calendars
bull Apr 4
PRINCIPAL COFFEES
We encourage everyone to attend the
Principals Coffees We meet in the CMHS
ADMIN MAIN CONF ROOM from 930-1030am
bull Apr 18
These informal gatherings allow parents to
meet with Mr Fortenberry and select staff to
ask questions and discuss issues
PTO News
bull May 2
AFTER PROM PLANNING
Meetings are held at 1000 am at BlackBear
coffee house We need a lot of people to plan this big event Wersquod love to have your
help and hope to see you there
bull Apr 11
SAAC MEETINGS
SAAC meetings are held from 1145 - 1245
once a month in the CMHS ADMIN MAIN
CONF ROOM These meetings are open to everyone Please join us
bull Apr 11
bull May 17
Both King Soopers and Safeway give us 5 back on ALL purchases using re-loadable gift cards to their stores You can use it for groceries prescriptions and still earn gas rewards It is super easy and a great way for us to earn money for the school This money goes to the PTO who then funds grants requested by the teachers for various equipment or programs for the classrooms Pre-load the card with any amount up to $500 and use it every time you buy groceries Then re-load it again And then again You can do it right at the check-out before they start ringing up your items or at the service desk
Thanks for your continued support of CMHS and keep on using your grocery cards
If you donrsquot have one I will get one to you Just email Jamie kratt - jlkrattcomcastnet They cost $5 and come pre-loaded with that amount Thanks in advance for your participation
Grocery Cards
P A G E 1 9 S M O K E S I G N A L S A P R 2 0 1 8
From the Athletic Office
CMHS Athletics
Happy Spring and what a beautiful welcome our
weather has been Hopeful we will continue to see
minimal inclimate weather affect our competitions
All nine of our programs are off to a great start on the
fields courts pool and golf course Baseball Boysrsquo
Lacrosse Girlsrsquo Lacrosse all won their home opener
and Girlsrsquo Soccer came away with an exciting tie
against Valor Christian Our Boysrsquo Lacrosse Team
spent a few days of their Spring Break in California
competing against some strong programs They
came away with a big win against St Augustine on
Saturday and an unfortunate loss Monday evening to
San Marcos They also had the opportunity one
morning to train with the Navy Seals what a great trip
and experience they had
April brings forth a few of our Spring Invites that we
always look forward to hosting Please join us as we
cheer on the Indians
Boysrsquo Swim April 13 - 14
Girlsrsquo Tennis April 20 - 21
Girlsrsquo Golf April 30
Friendly reminder ~ Student Activity and Booster
Passes are not accepted for admission to these
events
NCAA NLI Spring Signing will be held on Wednes-
day April 11 at 315pm in the CMHS Kiva Deadline
to notify the Athletic Office your NLI and desire to be
included in this event is April 4 Currently we have
ten student athletes signing to play their respective
sport at the next level
Time to mark you calendars for the District 12 Youth
Sports Week ldquoGOLDEN TICKETrdquo
(FREE Entry with Paid Adult)
Apr 24 Girlsrsquo Soccer vs Disc Canyon 600pm
Apr 25 Boysrsquo Swim vs Air Academy 400pm
Apr 26 Girlsrsquo Tennis vs Denver East 400pm
Baseball vs Air Academy 430pm
Apr 27 Girlsrsquo Lacrosse vs Palmer Ridge 500pm
Boysrsquo Lacrosse vs Air Academy 700pm
ATHLETIC ELIGIBILITY GRADE CHECKS continue
at 3 week intervals and will be Thursday April 5 and
Thursday April 26 Subsequently Eligibility begins
Monday April 9 and Monday April 30
Looking ahead our 2017 - 2018 CMHS Athletic Ban-
quet will be held on Monday May 21 at 630pm in the
Main Gym Student Athletes selected as Award Re-
cipients may expect an invitation to attend via email
by Monday May 7th Rotary Champion Awards will
also take place on May 7 at the Pikes Peak Center
with each of our 23 sports having one chosen nomi-
nee
CMHS Youth Sports Sampling Camp is filling up
quickly in fact the 1st and 2nd age group is now offi-
cially full If yoursquore looking for a fun-filled well round-
ed camp for your kid(s) this summer come check us
out
DATE June 4 - June 15 Camp kickoff on June 1st
will be at Honnen Ice Arena
1st - 6th Graders 830am - 1145am
All Skill Levels - 40 kids per grade level
$125
For more information and registration please use the
following link httpcmhscmsd12orgyouthcamps
PLEASE NOTE Registration will close on Mon-
day April 30 and payment must be received no
later than Friday May 4th
Hard to believe we are winding down the year and
before you know it post season will be upon us We
are Indian Strong and excited about the prospect of
our athletic programs making state appearances For
the most up to date schedules for all of our Spring
Sports programs please visit Pikes Peak Athletic
Conference http
wwwpikespeakathleticconferenceorgg5-bin
clientcgiG5genie=618
For a specific sport level schedule go to advanced
view chose the sport gender level (V JV CSquad)
and choose ldquothis school yearrdquo which will give you ALL
scheduled contests through the end of this school
year
Thank you for the continued support to our student
athletes and we look forward to seeing you out enjoy-
ing the competitions Kris Kim and Margaret
P A G E 2 0 S M O K E S I G N A L S A P R 2 0 1 8
Varsity Spring SportsmdashApril
PLEASE NOTE The list of events should be used as a guide and is subject to change
P A G E 2 1 S M O K E S I G N A L S A P R 2 0 1 8
BOYS LACROSSE The Boys Varsity Lacrosse team had an amazing trip to San Diego over Spring Break They practiced at USD played 2 lacrosse games attended a college lacrosse game had beach time and the highlight was an INTENSE Navy SEAL training They returned bonded and ready to hit the season in full force There are two home games in April Wednesday April 11th 7PM vs Fountain Valley and Friday April 27th 7 PM vs rival Air Academy (where we will have food trucks and giveaways) If you come to only one game all season this the one to come to Varsity is 5-1 for season while JV and C squad are undefeated JV games are typically 2 hours before the Varsity games but always check the CMHS website to confirm Come out support the boys and watch some great lacrosse GO INDIANS
NIKE TENNIS CAMP Nike tennis camp returns to CMHS July 9-13 ages 7-18 Contact Dave Adams at dadamscmsd12org for more I nformation
S M O K E S I G N A L S A P R 2 0 1 8 P A G E 2 2
2016-2017 Bell Schedule
P A G E 2 3 S M O K E S I G N A L S A P R 2 0 1 8
Regular Schedule
0 Hour 640 - 730 1
st 735 - 825
2nd 830 - 920 3rd 925 - 1025 4th 1030 - 1120 5th 1125 - 1215 1ST LUNCH 5th 1220 - 110 2ND LUNCH 6th 115 - 205 7th 210 - 300 Dismissal
Championship35-Minute Assembly Schedule 45-Minute Assembly Schedule
0 Hour 640 - 730 Zero Hour 640-730 1st 735 - 820 1st Hour 735-820 2nd 825 - 910 2nd Hour 825-910 3rd 915 ndash 1000 3rd Hour 915-1000 Assembly 1005 ndash 1040 Assembly 1005 ndash 1050 4th 1045 - 1130 4th Hour 1055-1140 5th 1135 ndash 1225 1ST LUNCH 5A 1145-1230 1ST LUNCH 5th 1230 ndash 120 2nd LUNCH 5B 1235- 120 2nd LUNCH 6TH 125 ndash 210 6th Hour 125-210 7TH 215 ndash 300 7th Hour 215-300 Dismissal Dismissal
Delayed Start Schedule Under special circumstances such as inclement weather the Superintendent may determine it necessary to start school on a two hour delay This decision is generally made by 530 am
Local radio and television stations will make an authorized announcement that Cheyenne
Mountain Schools are on a two hour delay 0 Hour 900 - 935 1st 940 - 1015 2nd 1020 - 1055 3rd 1100 - 1140 4th 1145 - 1220
5th 1225 - 100 1ST LUNCH 5th 105 - 140 2ND LUNCH
6th 145 - 220 7th 225 - 300
Dismissal
P A G E 2 4 S M O K E S I G N A L S A P R 2 0 1 8
P A G E 2 5 S M O K E S I G N A L S A P R 2 0 1 8
P A G E 2 6 S M O K E S I G N A L S A P R 2 0 1 8
P A G E 4
From the Principalrsquos Desk
S M O K E S I G N A L S A P R 2 0 1 8
Parents and Students
If you need any help with the
Parent Portal please send an
email directly to
helpcmsd12org
Do not call the administration
office but send an email if you
are having trouble accessing
your studentrsquos information
As our District strives to pro-vide the education our stu-dents need to succeed in life the question of homework is an important part of the dis-cussion Since the inception of the public school system there has been debate about the effect homework has on the academic success of stu-dents From the late nine-teenth century through the twentieth and into the twenty-first centuries the prevailing thought on homework effec-tiveness has continually oscil-lated between two conflicting theories One theory was that homework was not needed and in fact may harm stu-dents The opposing theory of course is that homework is required to enhance and en-rich the learning experience Today we can add to the de-bate of not only is homework necessary or not but are stu-dents assigned too much or not enough
Due to a myriad of factors current research still has not come to a definitive conclu-sion about the overall value of homework for all students However given certain condi-tions and within some dis-aggregated groups a majority of studies do agree that as studentrsquos age homework does have a positive effect on student achievement Most of the studies also agree that one and one-half to two hours of homework for high school age students is approximately
the range of time spent on homework with effective im-pact
Within a broader effort to re-search student wellness throughout the district one of the directives for the high school from the CMSD 12 Board of Education was to research homework load at the high school To that end each department conducted a survey on how much time it took students to complete their homework Since the departments assign home-work in different ways each department determined the manner in which they would collect the student reported data The data was collected throughout the first semester
Most of the departments do not assign nightly homework so they conducted their sur-vey on time spent weekly or by individual assignment On the other hand the math de-partment pretty much assigns nightly homework hence they collected data based on the average amount of time spent nightly Interestingly when the times were combined it worked out that an average nightly homework time for a typical freshman is one and one-half to two hours For a freshman in mostly advanced classes time spent averaged between two to two and one-half hours These numbers also roughly correlated with student responses on the stu-
dent wellness survey conduct-ed last fall
As we are all aware just re-porting time spent on home-work is not nearly an ade-quate indicator as to whether or not homework is valuable More important is what stu-dents are required to do for homework Studies have shown that the two types of homework that have the most positive effect on student achievement are homework that requires students to pre-pare for an academic event and homework that requires students to practice some-thing already taught And of course the value of home-work and the time spent doing homework will always be very dependent upon the individual student doing the assign-ment Irsquoll keep you posted as we work through this process to ensure our students are receiving an optimal meaning-ful education with the appro-priate amount of homework
An exciting reminder the Tra-dition of Excellence auction is on April 13th The theme this year is Denim and Diamonds and it is always a fun evening If you are interested in attend-ing please visit the district website at cmsd12org for more information
Sincerely
Don
Child Find Evaluation
If you suspect your child has a disability or are concerned about your childrsquos ability to learn communicate socialize interact see hear or move you are encouraged to contact your school to determine whether a Child Find Evaluation is necessary Child Find is the identification assessment and determination of eligibility for services for students who may have a disability or impairment For more information please click on the following link httpswwwcmsdk12couschildfind
S M O K E S I G N A L S A P R 2 0 1 8 P A G E 5
A Message from the School Resource Officer
The last stretch of the school year is upon us I hope that everyone had a relaxing Spring Break and is ready for
the final push to the finish
On Saturday April 21st from 1000 to 100 at Coronado High
School the Youth Advisory Council to Law Enforcement(YACLE) is
hosting a dodge ball tournament with the proceeds going to ben-
efit Teens with Promise local non-profit that supports local teens
with clothing and school materials This is the second year that
the Youth Council is hosting the dodge ball tournament The
Youth Council is made up of teens from local high schools who
visit with leaders in the law enforcement community on a monthly
basis The goal is to bridge the gap of understanding between
teens and law enforcement
The dodge ball teams are made up of six to eight students The
games will be played in a round robin style format Schools will
play against other high schools in the El Paso County region If
students are interested in participating please see Officer Walsh at
the high school
I also want to share about an opportunity for students who are
interested in joining the Youth Council for the 2018-19 school
year The council is open to all students who will be in high school
for the 2018-19 school year This is a great opportunity for stu-
dents to meet with local leaders in Colorado Springs and to have a
voice regarding current issues Please have students contact Of-
ficer Walsh to obtain an application Applications must be re-
turned to Officer Walsh by May 11th If you have any questions
please contact Officer Walsh at 475-6110 ext 1002
Remember that Safe2Tell is an anonymous reporting system for students and parents to share information about
illegal behaviors and health and wellness concerns Safe2Tell can be accessed by phone at 1-877-542-SAFE or
online at wwwsafe2tellorg
Officer Bill Walsh
School Resource Officer
Cheyenne Mountain High School
719-475-6110 ext 1002 walshcmsd12org
P A G E 6 S M O K E S I G N A L S A P R 2 0 1 8
College Information
CLASS OF 2019 RESEARCH AND VISIT COLLEGES IN THE SPRING amp SUMMER
We encourage juniors and their families to take time to research and explore colleges that may be a good fit for the student Studentsrsquo Family Connections accounts offer great tools such as Super Match College Search and extensive information about individual colleges Students should have a ldquoColleges Irsquom Thinking Aboutrdquo list going in their accounts and can add and subtract schools from that list as their research reveals more about why a particular school is or is not a good fit As we start the 2018-19 school year the goal for students is to have a list of colleges that they plan to apply to that will be a good fit for them personally academically socially and financially Mrs Thompson will see all of the soon to be seniors in August to review the application process again and give them a ldquoSenior Folderrdquo that will be a step-by-step guide for the year ahead
CLASS OF 2019 ACT AND SAT TEST DATES AND DEADLINES The spring SAT and ACT testing cycle is especially designed for juniors Students are strongly encouraged to research their collegesrsquo testing deadlines and requirement and begin testing in the spring of their junior year and complete all necessary testing by early fall of their senior year There are several links on the College Services website and in the studentsrsquo Family Connection account to help them with their research of testing requirements and deadlines Students may register online for either the ACT or SAT tests To register online for the ACT go to actorg and for
the SAT go to satorg When registering online a credit card must be used for payment for either the ACT or SAT Below are the remaining test dates for the remainder of the 2017-18 school year The April ACT and the May SAT will be offered at CMHS as a national test site and students can register and pay for the testing at CMHS online as they would for any Saturday National Test Dates
ACT Test Date Regular Registration Deadline June 9 2018 May 4 2018 July 14 2018 June 15 2018
SAT Test Date Regular Registration Deadline May 5 2018 April 6 2018 June 2 2018 May 3 2018
College Counseling 630-5031 Click to email Victoria Thompson College Counselor Denise Bowlby College Counselor Assistant Angel Smith College Services Assistant
FAMILY CONNECTION HELPS FAMILIES AND STUDENTS CONNECT TO
COLLEGES AND SCHOLARSHIPS
At Family Connection wwwconnectionnaviancecomcmhs students and families can connect to college visits college fairs college matches college majors and careers as well as links to infor-mation on college scholarships To log in students must enter their email addresses and passwords they created when they registered If your student has trouble signing in please see or call Mrs Smith or Mrs Thompson in the College Services Center (630-5031)
P A G E 7 S M O K E S I G N A L S A P R 2 0 1 8
College Information
LATE AP EXAM REGISTRATION Students who missed regular registration for AP exams can still register during the late registra-tion period April 2-12 The late exam registration fee is $114 per exam and registration must be done at the Counseling Office with fees paid by cash or check made out to CMHS AP exams will be administered at CMHS May 7 ndash May 18 GRADUATION FOR THE CLASS OF 2018
Graduation for the Class of 2018 will be Sunday May 27 2018 at 130 PM at The Broadmoor World Arena Colorado Springs No tickets are required as it is open seating for all who would like to attend
Counselors Corner
Stan Lambros Class of 2018
Ellen Hinckley Class of 2019
Barry Smith Class of 2020 Christina Jurekovic Class of 2021
Amy McLaggan Registrar
Fran Williams Guidance Secretary Christine Kneupper Social Worker
Counseling Office 475-6155
PLEASE REPORT COLLEGE ACCEPTANCES AND SCHOLARSHIPS TO MRS SMITH Please report to Mrs Smith in the College Services Center where your student has been accept-ed to college Please report all scholarships as well Most colleges and universities do not notify Cheyenne Mountain High School of the scholarships our seniors are awarded A list of all report-ed scholarships will be available in the counseling office in May 2018 Please be sure your sen-iorrsquos scholarships are recognized and honored in this list Only scholarships are listed
P A G E 8 S M O K E S I G N A L S A P R 2 0 1 8
AVP Hairstyling Program Pikes Peak Community College Area Vocational Program is primarily for students who are interested in pursuing an associatersquos degree or certificate in a career and technical field or entering the job market directly after finishing high school Courses provide core academic and elective credit Specific credits vary by program AVP credit in core areas will not ful-fill NCAA athletic course requirements See a high school counselor for detailed infor-mation The International Salon and Spa Academy (ISSA) program is a two-year course of study designed to train high school juniors and seniors to become hairstylists The program prepares students to sit for the hairstylist examination given by the Office of Barber and Cosmetology Licensure for the State of Colorado Courses provide core academic and elec-tive credit
AVP PARENT NIGHT April 4 2018 600pm
5707 North Academy Blvd (Vickers and Academy)
As part of the application process it is a requirement for students and parents to at-tend this evening as it will be packed with information about the AVP Hairstyling program for the upcoming school year (2018-2019) You will be able to meet our staff and tour our facility Get all your questions answered Any questions please contact the AVP Director Penny Lightfoot at (719) 597-1413 or by email pennyissacoedu If you plan to attend please complete the application on the following page
P A G E 9 S M O K E S I G N A L S A P R 2 0 1 8
P A G E 1 0 S M O K E S I G N A L S A P R 2 0 1 8
THE WOMEN OF LOCKERBIE A poetic drama about the triumph of love over hate - performing
at Cheyenne Mountain High School April 12 13 at 7pm and April 14 at 2pm in the Black Box
theatre Seven years after the 1988 Pan Am flight explosion over Lockerbie Scotland due to a terrorist
bomb a mother Madeline Livingston (Stephanie Ngassa Blake) from New Jersey roams the hills of
Lockerbie looking for her sonrsquos remains Her husband (Josh Greene) cannot console her She meets the
women of Lockerbie led by Olive Allison (Jamie Galvan) and learns about their ldquoLaundry Projectrdquo
(Greek Chorus of Women played by Grace Mebust Dylan Cross Eliza Rocks Nevaeh Booker Maggie
Mulder Veronica Davis Nicky Lau Alexa Plante) Determined to convert an act of hatred into an act of
love the women are fighting the US Government to obtain the clothing of the victims found in the
planersquos wreckage with the hopes of washing them and returning them to the victimrsquos families George
Jones (Cameron Russell) is the representative from the U S charged with the task of dealing with the
women Hattie (Michelle DeMoss) a cleaning woman for Mr Jones office is secretly working with the
Laundry Project
All technical aspects are designed
and executed by CMHS
Technical Theatre students
Set Design Noah Linthicum
Light Design Hayley Chittum
Sound Design Evan Aguiar
Plane DesignCreation Sam Werner Josh
Greene Rachel Daguman
Video Design Ken Lester Clare Garski
Stage Managers Ethin Brady Clare Garski
Poster Design Niyah Meister
P A G E 1 1 S M O K E S I G N A L S A P R 2 0 1 8
All proceeds from the event go to support the Tradition of Excellence Foundation a 501(c)3 tax exempt or-ganization dedicated to supporting excellence in Cheyenne Mountain Schools in Academics Athletics and the Arts All dollars raised through the Foundation are given directly to the school district and are 100 tax deductible From iPads and a 3D printer to Musical Instruments and Robot Kits every school in the district receives support from the Foundation The Foundation typically awards close to $50000 annually A full listing of grants made last year can be found on the Foundation website httpswwwcmsdk12coustoef The theme for this yearrsquos event is lsquoDenim amp Diamondsrsquo noteworthy because the Broadmoor is celebrating its Centennial this year A diamond the symbol of a 100th year anniversary honors the rich historic relation-ship between the Broadmoor and Cheyenne Mountain Schools Come celebrate with appetizers entertain-ment and fabulous auction items Look for your invitation in the mail or go to httpswwwcmsdk12coustoef to purchase tickets online
Join STAH mdash Build Community
STAH is Students and Teachers Aiding Humanity the high schools community service club What is STAH
what do we do and why join Most of all volunteering is a great thing to do and helps our school and com-
munity Teaching students about community service will foster a life-long habit of giving back At CMHS
there are classes and clubs that require volunteer hours and community service is a great resume build-
er STAH helps out at school events and members can volunteer in the community at Humane Society
events Care amp Share Food Bank Springs Rescue Mission and Habitat for Humanitys ReStore Did you know
that you can earn a letter in community service Keep track of your volunteer hours during the summer and
the school year and then fill out a STAH hours recording sheet found in the library Anyone can join STAH at
any time Drop into a meeting theyre held every other Thursday at 705 am in the library computer lab Or
stop by the library and check the Info Board for upcoming events
S M O K E S I G N A L S F E B 2 0 1 8 P A G E 1 2
State Choral Events at CMHS
Thursday April 26 CMHS will host the 2018 CHSAA Show Choir Festival and on Friday April 27 the 2018 CHSAA Jazz amp A Cappella Festival The annual state events will feature performing groups from across Colora-do The public is invited and welcome to attend and watch groups perform dur-ing the day free of charge Groups start performing just before 800 am both days and the festival runs all day long Each year a professional group is contract-ed to serve both as adjudicators for the festival and they present a professional concert each evening This years guest group is Freedoms Boombox See more about Freedoms Boombox below Here are the performance times for the CMHS groups that are a part of the festi-vals On Thursday Dynamix Show Choir performs at 220 pm Metallics Jazz Choir sings Friday morning at 940 am and Crimson amp Slate perform Friday after-noon at 400 pm Each day the adjudication team will select the top CO groups who will give an en-core performance on the evening honor concert Thursday nights show will fea-ture the top CO show choirs followed by Freedoms Boombox The concert starts at 700 pm Friday nights concert will feature the top CO Jazz and A Cappella choirs followed by Freedoms Boombox The concert starts at 800 pm Tickets for the evening concerts are available for purchase during the day for $8 or are $10 at the door The house will open each night 30 minutes prior to show time Come out and watch some of our incredible Colorado students and come back for the evening concert to hear the incredible professionals
Crimson amp Slate
Dynamix Show Choir at fall retreat
Freedoms Boombox With a little beatboxing a missing vocal cord radio hits some classical vocal training and 3 microphones yoursquoll spend the first few songs trying to figure out who is doing what to bring pop music to life With just 3 voices Freedomrsquos Boombox is built with minimal size and maximum sound meet the new American vocal pop trio Freedomrsquos Boombox orchestrates an entire concert with just 3 voices After battling through reality TV viral videos and world tours Freedomrsquos Boombox sat in front of a camera and started singing their version of pop songs Now their high energy fun and contemporary shows use radio hits and a cappella to reach new crowds worldwide Their mission of reaching the corners of world through the voice has a second purposemdashthe guys have traveled the US and the world as cultural ambassadors for the State Department to teach music and develop hip hop beatbox and vo-cal music programs Itrsquos an ongoing mission to provide positive activity alternatives for youth and underserved artists Alfredo Christopher and Richard have become paragons of Americarsquos a cappella culture eventually joining forces after The SingOff in 2011 to form The Exchange with 2 friends Aaron and Jamal from the show After the group dissolved the 3 stayed together to continue pushing their own boundaries in a cappella
Freedomrsquos Bommbox
P A G E 1 3 S M O K E S I G N A L S A P R 2 0 1 8
CMHS Hosts Colorado Bandmasters Assocciation Band Festival March 8
The Symphonic Band and the Wind Ensemble both earned a 1 (Superior) rating Each band will compete at the State Concert Band Festival in Ft Collins April 16 amp 17
Lunchtime Download Stay the course Stamina is the key to success Only staying power can give you a legacy This happens through having a strong nervous
system Strengthen your nervous system and strengthen your personal power What will set you apart from all the
noise of the world (social media choices other peoplersquos agenda) will be your staying power This is prosperity True
prosperity is knowing you will have the staying power (stamina) to stay the course Clarity of mind clarity of vision and
stamina You may not know exactly where yoursquore going but you take the next step It takes stamina to be kind compas-
sionate to self and others You can do this through physiological esteem (physical movement) and by becoming vibra-
tionally fit (breath command mantra meditation) Jedi Mind Training continues every Thursday Join us in the Wres-
tling Gym for the first 20 minutes of each lunch hour
P A G E 1 4 S M O K E S I G N A L S A P R 2 0 1 8
Coming this springhellip April 16th KIVA (Junior-Senior Celebration) 7pm
at the Garden of the Gods Country Club Dress is cocktailbusiness casual attire
Dinner and entertainment among friends Tickets $35-available for purchase until 315pm on Thursday April 12th
18th Spring Talent Show (All Grades) 21st PROM (Junior-Senior Dance) 900pm at The Broadmoor Attire is semi-formal or formal
Tickets $45-available for purchase online through noon on Friday April 20th
To purchase tickets click on the link belowhellip
httpscmsd12revtraknet
We need your help After Prom is looking for donations AND volunteers to make this event a success Remember we keep hundreds of Cheyenne Mountain kids and their guests safe by-hosting a great After Prom event We need your help to keep up this decades old tradition Please see the links below to see how you can help Financial donations help pay for food and prizes httpssquareupcomstorecmhs-pto Volunteer via SignupGenius httpwwwsignupgeniuscomgo20F044AA5A82BAAF58-after1
P A G E 1 5 S M O K E S I G N A L S A P R 2 0 1 8
P A G E 1 6 S M O K E S I G N A L S A P R 2 0 1 8
Dear Parents of Graduating Seniors
SENIOR BREAKFAST is coming up This is an annual tradition
for graduating seniors sponsored by the PTO held after graduation rehearsal at school This year the breakfast will be on Friday morning May 25th and
will be the last event for our seniors on the Cheyenne Mountain High School campus Donations Needed Please We are excited to make this a fun and memorable
event for our Seniors But we need your help to supplement our budget to
purchase food for the breakfast Rather than ask you at this busy time of year to bake and cook we are asking you to contribute a suggested donation of $1000 (any amount is greatly appreciated) to help purchase food and drinks Please send your contributions by May 1st so that we can figure out our budget and complete the planning for the breakfast Please make checks
payable to CMHS PTO and mail to Julie Papa 2920 English Pt Colorado Springs 80906 or hand deliver cash or check to Julie Papa or Cathryn Lewis Class Photos Needed Please We will display our childrenrsquos kindergarten
class photos at the Senior Breakfast Please contact Julie Papa at juliepa-
pa926gmailcom or 719-649-5439 if you can lend us a kindergarten class photo from D-12 elementary schools to copy for display at the Senior Break-fast And Individual Photos If your child did not attend kindergarten at a D-12
school please mail a kindergarten individual photo with their name to Julie
Papa at the address listed above by May 1st Please send a copy of your photo as we may not be able to return the photo you send Thank you in advance for helping us make this last event a special and mem-orable one for our seniors Sincerely
Your Senior Class Representatives Cathryn Lewis and Julie Papa
P A G E 1 7 S M O K E S I G N A L S A P R 2 0 1 8
PTO Board Elections It is that time of year We are currently working on filling PTO Board positions for the next school year A
small amount of your time can make a big difference at our school Please consider volunteering
Below is a list of the PTO Board positions that are still open If you are interested in a position andor would
like to remain in the position you currently are in please contact me for more details
Carrie Trookman
natetrookmsncom
CMHS PTO Nominating Chair
PTO News
bull President Elect
bull Student Activity Directory bull Nominating Chair
bull After-Prom Chair
bull Craft Fair Chair bull District Art Show
Important Notice for Parents and Students We do our best to answer all incoming calls to the high school in a prompt and efficient manner You can do your part to ex-pedite calls by calling the appropriate number so that your call does not have to be transferred Please make note of the fo l-lowing numbers
We ask that you limit your calls to school business Please make arrangements with your student before school for rides appointments etc With an enrollment of close to 1400 students it is very time-consuming for us to be taking and delivering messages for individual students
Aquatics Center 227-7665 College Center 630-5031
Athletics 630-4115 Faculty Staff amp Admin 475-6110
Attendance (absences tarties
630-4110 Illnesses etc)
Guidance and Counseling 475-6155
Thank you for all the Box Tops you have sent in this year Keep clipping and ask neighbors friends and relatives to do the same Send them in to your stu-dentrsquos science teacher Letrsquos see if we can reach $500 by the end of the year
S M O K E S I G N A L S A P R 2 0 1 8 P A G E 1 8
PTO MEETING DATES
Our PTO 2017-18 meetings are open to eve-
ryone and are held from noon-1pm each
month in the CMHS ADMIN MAIN CONF ROOM
except where noted Please join us
Mark your calendars
bull Apr 4
PRINCIPAL COFFEES
We encourage everyone to attend the
Principals Coffees We meet in the CMHS
ADMIN MAIN CONF ROOM from 930-1030am
bull Apr 18
These informal gatherings allow parents to
meet with Mr Fortenberry and select staff to
ask questions and discuss issues
PTO News
bull May 2
AFTER PROM PLANNING
Meetings are held at 1000 am at BlackBear
coffee house We need a lot of people to plan this big event Wersquod love to have your
help and hope to see you there
bull Apr 11
SAAC MEETINGS
SAAC meetings are held from 1145 - 1245
once a month in the CMHS ADMIN MAIN
CONF ROOM These meetings are open to everyone Please join us
bull Apr 11
bull May 17
Both King Soopers and Safeway give us 5 back on ALL purchases using re-loadable gift cards to their stores You can use it for groceries prescriptions and still earn gas rewards It is super easy and a great way for us to earn money for the school This money goes to the PTO who then funds grants requested by the teachers for various equipment or programs for the classrooms Pre-load the card with any amount up to $500 and use it every time you buy groceries Then re-load it again And then again You can do it right at the check-out before they start ringing up your items or at the service desk
Thanks for your continued support of CMHS and keep on using your grocery cards
If you donrsquot have one I will get one to you Just email Jamie kratt - jlkrattcomcastnet They cost $5 and come pre-loaded with that amount Thanks in advance for your participation
Grocery Cards
P A G E 1 9 S M O K E S I G N A L S A P R 2 0 1 8
From the Athletic Office
CMHS Athletics
Happy Spring and what a beautiful welcome our
weather has been Hopeful we will continue to see
minimal inclimate weather affect our competitions
All nine of our programs are off to a great start on the
fields courts pool and golf course Baseball Boysrsquo
Lacrosse Girlsrsquo Lacrosse all won their home opener
and Girlsrsquo Soccer came away with an exciting tie
against Valor Christian Our Boysrsquo Lacrosse Team
spent a few days of their Spring Break in California
competing against some strong programs They
came away with a big win against St Augustine on
Saturday and an unfortunate loss Monday evening to
San Marcos They also had the opportunity one
morning to train with the Navy Seals what a great trip
and experience they had
April brings forth a few of our Spring Invites that we
always look forward to hosting Please join us as we
cheer on the Indians
Boysrsquo Swim April 13 - 14
Girlsrsquo Tennis April 20 - 21
Girlsrsquo Golf April 30
Friendly reminder ~ Student Activity and Booster
Passes are not accepted for admission to these
events
NCAA NLI Spring Signing will be held on Wednes-
day April 11 at 315pm in the CMHS Kiva Deadline
to notify the Athletic Office your NLI and desire to be
included in this event is April 4 Currently we have
ten student athletes signing to play their respective
sport at the next level
Time to mark you calendars for the District 12 Youth
Sports Week ldquoGOLDEN TICKETrdquo
(FREE Entry with Paid Adult)
Apr 24 Girlsrsquo Soccer vs Disc Canyon 600pm
Apr 25 Boysrsquo Swim vs Air Academy 400pm
Apr 26 Girlsrsquo Tennis vs Denver East 400pm
Baseball vs Air Academy 430pm
Apr 27 Girlsrsquo Lacrosse vs Palmer Ridge 500pm
Boysrsquo Lacrosse vs Air Academy 700pm
ATHLETIC ELIGIBILITY GRADE CHECKS continue
at 3 week intervals and will be Thursday April 5 and
Thursday April 26 Subsequently Eligibility begins
Monday April 9 and Monday April 30
Looking ahead our 2017 - 2018 CMHS Athletic Ban-
quet will be held on Monday May 21 at 630pm in the
Main Gym Student Athletes selected as Award Re-
cipients may expect an invitation to attend via email
by Monday May 7th Rotary Champion Awards will
also take place on May 7 at the Pikes Peak Center
with each of our 23 sports having one chosen nomi-
nee
CMHS Youth Sports Sampling Camp is filling up
quickly in fact the 1st and 2nd age group is now offi-
cially full If yoursquore looking for a fun-filled well round-
ed camp for your kid(s) this summer come check us
out
DATE June 4 - June 15 Camp kickoff on June 1st
will be at Honnen Ice Arena
1st - 6th Graders 830am - 1145am
All Skill Levels - 40 kids per grade level
$125
For more information and registration please use the
following link httpcmhscmsd12orgyouthcamps
PLEASE NOTE Registration will close on Mon-
day April 30 and payment must be received no
later than Friday May 4th
Hard to believe we are winding down the year and
before you know it post season will be upon us We
are Indian Strong and excited about the prospect of
our athletic programs making state appearances For
the most up to date schedules for all of our Spring
Sports programs please visit Pikes Peak Athletic
Conference http
wwwpikespeakathleticconferenceorgg5-bin
clientcgiG5genie=618
For a specific sport level schedule go to advanced
view chose the sport gender level (V JV CSquad)
and choose ldquothis school yearrdquo which will give you ALL
scheduled contests through the end of this school
year
Thank you for the continued support to our student
athletes and we look forward to seeing you out enjoy-
ing the competitions Kris Kim and Margaret
P A G E 2 0 S M O K E S I G N A L S A P R 2 0 1 8
Varsity Spring SportsmdashApril
PLEASE NOTE The list of events should be used as a guide and is subject to change
P A G E 2 1 S M O K E S I G N A L S A P R 2 0 1 8
BOYS LACROSSE The Boys Varsity Lacrosse team had an amazing trip to San Diego over Spring Break They practiced at USD played 2 lacrosse games attended a college lacrosse game had beach time and the highlight was an INTENSE Navy SEAL training They returned bonded and ready to hit the season in full force There are two home games in April Wednesday April 11th 7PM vs Fountain Valley and Friday April 27th 7 PM vs rival Air Academy (where we will have food trucks and giveaways) If you come to only one game all season this the one to come to Varsity is 5-1 for season while JV and C squad are undefeated JV games are typically 2 hours before the Varsity games but always check the CMHS website to confirm Come out support the boys and watch some great lacrosse GO INDIANS
NIKE TENNIS CAMP Nike tennis camp returns to CMHS July 9-13 ages 7-18 Contact Dave Adams at dadamscmsd12org for more I nformation
S M O K E S I G N A L S A P R 2 0 1 8 P A G E 2 2
2016-2017 Bell Schedule
P A G E 2 3 S M O K E S I G N A L S A P R 2 0 1 8
Regular Schedule
0 Hour 640 - 730 1
st 735 - 825
2nd 830 - 920 3rd 925 - 1025 4th 1030 - 1120 5th 1125 - 1215 1ST LUNCH 5th 1220 - 110 2ND LUNCH 6th 115 - 205 7th 210 - 300 Dismissal
Championship35-Minute Assembly Schedule 45-Minute Assembly Schedule
0 Hour 640 - 730 Zero Hour 640-730 1st 735 - 820 1st Hour 735-820 2nd 825 - 910 2nd Hour 825-910 3rd 915 ndash 1000 3rd Hour 915-1000 Assembly 1005 ndash 1040 Assembly 1005 ndash 1050 4th 1045 - 1130 4th Hour 1055-1140 5th 1135 ndash 1225 1ST LUNCH 5A 1145-1230 1ST LUNCH 5th 1230 ndash 120 2nd LUNCH 5B 1235- 120 2nd LUNCH 6TH 125 ndash 210 6th Hour 125-210 7TH 215 ndash 300 7th Hour 215-300 Dismissal Dismissal
Delayed Start Schedule Under special circumstances such as inclement weather the Superintendent may determine it necessary to start school on a two hour delay This decision is generally made by 530 am
Local radio and television stations will make an authorized announcement that Cheyenne
Mountain Schools are on a two hour delay 0 Hour 900 - 935 1st 940 - 1015 2nd 1020 - 1055 3rd 1100 - 1140 4th 1145 - 1220
5th 1225 - 100 1ST LUNCH 5th 105 - 140 2ND LUNCH
6th 145 - 220 7th 225 - 300
Dismissal
P A G E 2 4 S M O K E S I G N A L S A P R 2 0 1 8
P A G E 2 5 S M O K E S I G N A L S A P R 2 0 1 8
P A G E 2 6 S M O K E S I G N A L S A P R 2 0 1 8
S M O K E S I G N A L S A P R 2 0 1 8 P A G E 5
A Message from the School Resource Officer
The last stretch of the school year is upon us I hope that everyone had a relaxing Spring Break and is ready for
the final push to the finish
On Saturday April 21st from 1000 to 100 at Coronado High
School the Youth Advisory Council to Law Enforcement(YACLE) is
hosting a dodge ball tournament with the proceeds going to ben-
efit Teens with Promise local non-profit that supports local teens
with clothing and school materials This is the second year that
the Youth Council is hosting the dodge ball tournament The
Youth Council is made up of teens from local high schools who
visit with leaders in the law enforcement community on a monthly
basis The goal is to bridge the gap of understanding between
teens and law enforcement
The dodge ball teams are made up of six to eight students The
games will be played in a round robin style format Schools will
play against other high schools in the El Paso County region If
students are interested in participating please see Officer Walsh at
the high school
I also want to share about an opportunity for students who are
interested in joining the Youth Council for the 2018-19 school
year The council is open to all students who will be in high school
for the 2018-19 school year This is a great opportunity for stu-
dents to meet with local leaders in Colorado Springs and to have a
voice regarding current issues Please have students contact Of-
ficer Walsh to obtain an application Applications must be re-
turned to Officer Walsh by May 11th If you have any questions
please contact Officer Walsh at 475-6110 ext 1002
Remember that Safe2Tell is an anonymous reporting system for students and parents to share information about
illegal behaviors and health and wellness concerns Safe2Tell can be accessed by phone at 1-877-542-SAFE or
online at wwwsafe2tellorg
Officer Bill Walsh
School Resource Officer
Cheyenne Mountain High School
719-475-6110 ext 1002 walshcmsd12org
P A G E 6 S M O K E S I G N A L S A P R 2 0 1 8
College Information
CLASS OF 2019 RESEARCH AND VISIT COLLEGES IN THE SPRING amp SUMMER
We encourage juniors and their families to take time to research and explore colleges that may be a good fit for the student Studentsrsquo Family Connections accounts offer great tools such as Super Match College Search and extensive information about individual colleges Students should have a ldquoColleges Irsquom Thinking Aboutrdquo list going in their accounts and can add and subtract schools from that list as their research reveals more about why a particular school is or is not a good fit As we start the 2018-19 school year the goal for students is to have a list of colleges that they plan to apply to that will be a good fit for them personally academically socially and financially Mrs Thompson will see all of the soon to be seniors in August to review the application process again and give them a ldquoSenior Folderrdquo that will be a step-by-step guide for the year ahead
CLASS OF 2019 ACT AND SAT TEST DATES AND DEADLINES The spring SAT and ACT testing cycle is especially designed for juniors Students are strongly encouraged to research their collegesrsquo testing deadlines and requirement and begin testing in the spring of their junior year and complete all necessary testing by early fall of their senior year There are several links on the College Services website and in the studentsrsquo Family Connection account to help them with their research of testing requirements and deadlines Students may register online for either the ACT or SAT tests To register online for the ACT go to actorg and for
the SAT go to satorg When registering online a credit card must be used for payment for either the ACT or SAT Below are the remaining test dates for the remainder of the 2017-18 school year The April ACT and the May SAT will be offered at CMHS as a national test site and students can register and pay for the testing at CMHS online as they would for any Saturday National Test Dates
ACT Test Date Regular Registration Deadline June 9 2018 May 4 2018 July 14 2018 June 15 2018
SAT Test Date Regular Registration Deadline May 5 2018 April 6 2018 June 2 2018 May 3 2018
College Counseling 630-5031 Click to email Victoria Thompson College Counselor Denise Bowlby College Counselor Assistant Angel Smith College Services Assistant
FAMILY CONNECTION HELPS FAMILIES AND STUDENTS CONNECT TO
COLLEGES AND SCHOLARSHIPS
At Family Connection wwwconnectionnaviancecomcmhs students and families can connect to college visits college fairs college matches college majors and careers as well as links to infor-mation on college scholarships To log in students must enter their email addresses and passwords they created when they registered If your student has trouble signing in please see or call Mrs Smith or Mrs Thompson in the College Services Center (630-5031)
P A G E 7 S M O K E S I G N A L S A P R 2 0 1 8
College Information
LATE AP EXAM REGISTRATION Students who missed regular registration for AP exams can still register during the late registra-tion period April 2-12 The late exam registration fee is $114 per exam and registration must be done at the Counseling Office with fees paid by cash or check made out to CMHS AP exams will be administered at CMHS May 7 ndash May 18 GRADUATION FOR THE CLASS OF 2018
Graduation for the Class of 2018 will be Sunday May 27 2018 at 130 PM at The Broadmoor World Arena Colorado Springs No tickets are required as it is open seating for all who would like to attend
Counselors Corner
Stan Lambros Class of 2018
Ellen Hinckley Class of 2019
Barry Smith Class of 2020 Christina Jurekovic Class of 2021
Amy McLaggan Registrar
Fran Williams Guidance Secretary Christine Kneupper Social Worker
Counseling Office 475-6155
PLEASE REPORT COLLEGE ACCEPTANCES AND SCHOLARSHIPS TO MRS SMITH Please report to Mrs Smith in the College Services Center where your student has been accept-ed to college Please report all scholarships as well Most colleges and universities do not notify Cheyenne Mountain High School of the scholarships our seniors are awarded A list of all report-ed scholarships will be available in the counseling office in May 2018 Please be sure your sen-iorrsquos scholarships are recognized and honored in this list Only scholarships are listed
P A G E 8 S M O K E S I G N A L S A P R 2 0 1 8
AVP Hairstyling Program Pikes Peak Community College Area Vocational Program is primarily for students who are interested in pursuing an associatersquos degree or certificate in a career and technical field or entering the job market directly after finishing high school Courses provide core academic and elective credit Specific credits vary by program AVP credit in core areas will not ful-fill NCAA athletic course requirements See a high school counselor for detailed infor-mation The International Salon and Spa Academy (ISSA) program is a two-year course of study designed to train high school juniors and seniors to become hairstylists The program prepares students to sit for the hairstylist examination given by the Office of Barber and Cosmetology Licensure for the State of Colorado Courses provide core academic and elec-tive credit
AVP PARENT NIGHT April 4 2018 600pm
5707 North Academy Blvd (Vickers and Academy)
As part of the application process it is a requirement for students and parents to at-tend this evening as it will be packed with information about the AVP Hairstyling program for the upcoming school year (2018-2019) You will be able to meet our staff and tour our facility Get all your questions answered Any questions please contact the AVP Director Penny Lightfoot at (719) 597-1413 or by email pennyissacoedu If you plan to attend please complete the application on the following page
P A G E 9 S M O K E S I G N A L S A P R 2 0 1 8
P A G E 1 0 S M O K E S I G N A L S A P R 2 0 1 8
THE WOMEN OF LOCKERBIE A poetic drama about the triumph of love over hate - performing
at Cheyenne Mountain High School April 12 13 at 7pm and April 14 at 2pm in the Black Box
theatre Seven years after the 1988 Pan Am flight explosion over Lockerbie Scotland due to a terrorist
bomb a mother Madeline Livingston (Stephanie Ngassa Blake) from New Jersey roams the hills of
Lockerbie looking for her sonrsquos remains Her husband (Josh Greene) cannot console her She meets the
women of Lockerbie led by Olive Allison (Jamie Galvan) and learns about their ldquoLaundry Projectrdquo
(Greek Chorus of Women played by Grace Mebust Dylan Cross Eliza Rocks Nevaeh Booker Maggie
Mulder Veronica Davis Nicky Lau Alexa Plante) Determined to convert an act of hatred into an act of
love the women are fighting the US Government to obtain the clothing of the victims found in the
planersquos wreckage with the hopes of washing them and returning them to the victimrsquos families George
Jones (Cameron Russell) is the representative from the U S charged with the task of dealing with the
women Hattie (Michelle DeMoss) a cleaning woman for Mr Jones office is secretly working with the
Laundry Project
All technical aspects are designed
and executed by CMHS
Technical Theatre students
Set Design Noah Linthicum
Light Design Hayley Chittum
Sound Design Evan Aguiar
Plane DesignCreation Sam Werner Josh
Greene Rachel Daguman
Video Design Ken Lester Clare Garski
Stage Managers Ethin Brady Clare Garski
Poster Design Niyah Meister
P A G E 1 1 S M O K E S I G N A L S A P R 2 0 1 8
All proceeds from the event go to support the Tradition of Excellence Foundation a 501(c)3 tax exempt or-ganization dedicated to supporting excellence in Cheyenne Mountain Schools in Academics Athletics and the Arts All dollars raised through the Foundation are given directly to the school district and are 100 tax deductible From iPads and a 3D printer to Musical Instruments and Robot Kits every school in the district receives support from the Foundation The Foundation typically awards close to $50000 annually A full listing of grants made last year can be found on the Foundation website httpswwwcmsdk12coustoef The theme for this yearrsquos event is lsquoDenim amp Diamondsrsquo noteworthy because the Broadmoor is celebrating its Centennial this year A diamond the symbol of a 100th year anniversary honors the rich historic relation-ship between the Broadmoor and Cheyenne Mountain Schools Come celebrate with appetizers entertain-ment and fabulous auction items Look for your invitation in the mail or go to httpswwwcmsdk12coustoef to purchase tickets online
Join STAH mdash Build Community
STAH is Students and Teachers Aiding Humanity the high schools community service club What is STAH
what do we do and why join Most of all volunteering is a great thing to do and helps our school and com-
munity Teaching students about community service will foster a life-long habit of giving back At CMHS
there are classes and clubs that require volunteer hours and community service is a great resume build-
er STAH helps out at school events and members can volunteer in the community at Humane Society
events Care amp Share Food Bank Springs Rescue Mission and Habitat for Humanitys ReStore Did you know
that you can earn a letter in community service Keep track of your volunteer hours during the summer and
the school year and then fill out a STAH hours recording sheet found in the library Anyone can join STAH at
any time Drop into a meeting theyre held every other Thursday at 705 am in the library computer lab Or
stop by the library and check the Info Board for upcoming events
S M O K E S I G N A L S F E B 2 0 1 8 P A G E 1 2
State Choral Events at CMHS
Thursday April 26 CMHS will host the 2018 CHSAA Show Choir Festival and on Friday April 27 the 2018 CHSAA Jazz amp A Cappella Festival The annual state events will feature performing groups from across Colora-do The public is invited and welcome to attend and watch groups perform dur-ing the day free of charge Groups start performing just before 800 am both days and the festival runs all day long Each year a professional group is contract-ed to serve both as adjudicators for the festival and they present a professional concert each evening This years guest group is Freedoms Boombox See more about Freedoms Boombox below Here are the performance times for the CMHS groups that are a part of the festi-vals On Thursday Dynamix Show Choir performs at 220 pm Metallics Jazz Choir sings Friday morning at 940 am and Crimson amp Slate perform Friday after-noon at 400 pm Each day the adjudication team will select the top CO groups who will give an en-core performance on the evening honor concert Thursday nights show will fea-ture the top CO show choirs followed by Freedoms Boombox The concert starts at 700 pm Friday nights concert will feature the top CO Jazz and A Cappella choirs followed by Freedoms Boombox The concert starts at 800 pm Tickets for the evening concerts are available for purchase during the day for $8 or are $10 at the door The house will open each night 30 minutes prior to show time Come out and watch some of our incredible Colorado students and come back for the evening concert to hear the incredible professionals
Crimson amp Slate
Dynamix Show Choir at fall retreat
Freedoms Boombox With a little beatboxing a missing vocal cord radio hits some classical vocal training and 3 microphones yoursquoll spend the first few songs trying to figure out who is doing what to bring pop music to life With just 3 voices Freedomrsquos Boombox is built with minimal size and maximum sound meet the new American vocal pop trio Freedomrsquos Boombox orchestrates an entire concert with just 3 voices After battling through reality TV viral videos and world tours Freedomrsquos Boombox sat in front of a camera and started singing their version of pop songs Now their high energy fun and contemporary shows use radio hits and a cappella to reach new crowds worldwide Their mission of reaching the corners of world through the voice has a second purposemdashthe guys have traveled the US and the world as cultural ambassadors for the State Department to teach music and develop hip hop beatbox and vo-cal music programs Itrsquos an ongoing mission to provide positive activity alternatives for youth and underserved artists Alfredo Christopher and Richard have become paragons of Americarsquos a cappella culture eventually joining forces after The SingOff in 2011 to form The Exchange with 2 friends Aaron and Jamal from the show After the group dissolved the 3 stayed together to continue pushing their own boundaries in a cappella
Freedomrsquos Bommbox
P A G E 1 3 S M O K E S I G N A L S A P R 2 0 1 8
CMHS Hosts Colorado Bandmasters Assocciation Band Festival March 8
The Symphonic Band and the Wind Ensemble both earned a 1 (Superior) rating Each band will compete at the State Concert Band Festival in Ft Collins April 16 amp 17
Lunchtime Download Stay the course Stamina is the key to success Only staying power can give you a legacy This happens through having a strong nervous
system Strengthen your nervous system and strengthen your personal power What will set you apart from all the
noise of the world (social media choices other peoplersquos agenda) will be your staying power This is prosperity True
prosperity is knowing you will have the staying power (stamina) to stay the course Clarity of mind clarity of vision and
stamina You may not know exactly where yoursquore going but you take the next step It takes stamina to be kind compas-
sionate to self and others You can do this through physiological esteem (physical movement) and by becoming vibra-
tionally fit (breath command mantra meditation) Jedi Mind Training continues every Thursday Join us in the Wres-
tling Gym for the first 20 minutes of each lunch hour
P A G E 1 4 S M O K E S I G N A L S A P R 2 0 1 8
Coming this springhellip April 16th KIVA (Junior-Senior Celebration) 7pm
at the Garden of the Gods Country Club Dress is cocktailbusiness casual attire
Dinner and entertainment among friends Tickets $35-available for purchase until 315pm on Thursday April 12th
18th Spring Talent Show (All Grades) 21st PROM (Junior-Senior Dance) 900pm at The Broadmoor Attire is semi-formal or formal
Tickets $45-available for purchase online through noon on Friday April 20th
To purchase tickets click on the link belowhellip
httpscmsd12revtraknet
We need your help After Prom is looking for donations AND volunteers to make this event a success Remember we keep hundreds of Cheyenne Mountain kids and their guests safe by-hosting a great After Prom event We need your help to keep up this decades old tradition Please see the links below to see how you can help Financial donations help pay for food and prizes httpssquareupcomstorecmhs-pto Volunteer via SignupGenius httpwwwsignupgeniuscomgo20F044AA5A82BAAF58-after1
P A G E 1 5 S M O K E S I G N A L S A P R 2 0 1 8
P A G E 1 6 S M O K E S I G N A L S A P R 2 0 1 8
Dear Parents of Graduating Seniors
SENIOR BREAKFAST is coming up This is an annual tradition
for graduating seniors sponsored by the PTO held after graduation rehearsal at school This year the breakfast will be on Friday morning May 25th and
will be the last event for our seniors on the Cheyenne Mountain High School campus Donations Needed Please We are excited to make this a fun and memorable
event for our Seniors But we need your help to supplement our budget to
purchase food for the breakfast Rather than ask you at this busy time of year to bake and cook we are asking you to contribute a suggested donation of $1000 (any amount is greatly appreciated) to help purchase food and drinks Please send your contributions by May 1st so that we can figure out our budget and complete the planning for the breakfast Please make checks
payable to CMHS PTO and mail to Julie Papa 2920 English Pt Colorado Springs 80906 or hand deliver cash or check to Julie Papa or Cathryn Lewis Class Photos Needed Please We will display our childrenrsquos kindergarten
class photos at the Senior Breakfast Please contact Julie Papa at juliepa-
pa926gmailcom or 719-649-5439 if you can lend us a kindergarten class photo from D-12 elementary schools to copy for display at the Senior Break-fast And Individual Photos If your child did not attend kindergarten at a D-12
school please mail a kindergarten individual photo with their name to Julie
Papa at the address listed above by May 1st Please send a copy of your photo as we may not be able to return the photo you send Thank you in advance for helping us make this last event a special and mem-orable one for our seniors Sincerely
Your Senior Class Representatives Cathryn Lewis and Julie Papa
P A G E 1 7 S M O K E S I G N A L S A P R 2 0 1 8
PTO Board Elections It is that time of year We are currently working on filling PTO Board positions for the next school year A
small amount of your time can make a big difference at our school Please consider volunteering
Below is a list of the PTO Board positions that are still open If you are interested in a position andor would
like to remain in the position you currently are in please contact me for more details
Carrie Trookman
natetrookmsncom
CMHS PTO Nominating Chair
PTO News
bull President Elect
bull Student Activity Directory bull Nominating Chair
bull After-Prom Chair
bull Craft Fair Chair bull District Art Show
Important Notice for Parents and Students We do our best to answer all incoming calls to the high school in a prompt and efficient manner You can do your part to ex-pedite calls by calling the appropriate number so that your call does not have to be transferred Please make note of the fo l-lowing numbers
We ask that you limit your calls to school business Please make arrangements with your student before school for rides appointments etc With an enrollment of close to 1400 students it is very time-consuming for us to be taking and delivering messages for individual students
Aquatics Center 227-7665 College Center 630-5031
Athletics 630-4115 Faculty Staff amp Admin 475-6110
Attendance (absences tarties
630-4110 Illnesses etc)
Guidance and Counseling 475-6155
Thank you for all the Box Tops you have sent in this year Keep clipping and ask neighbors friends and relatives to do the same Send them in to your stu-dentrsquos science teacher Letrsquos see if we can reach $500 by the end of the year
S M O K E S I G N A L S A P R 2 0 1 8 P A G E 1 8
PTO MEETING DATES
Our PTO 2017-18 meetings are open to eve-
ryone and are held from noon-1pm each
month in the CMHS ADMIN MAIN CONF ROOM
except where noted Please join us
Mark your calendars
bull Apr 4
PRINCIPAL COFFEES
We encourage everyone to attend the
Principals Coffees We meet in the CMHS
ADMIN MAIN CONF ROOM from 930-1030am
bull Apr 18
These informal gatherings allow parents to
meet with Mr Fortenberry and select staff to
ask questions and discuss issues
PTO News
bull May 2
AFTER PROM PLANNING
Meetings are held at 1000 am at BlackBear
coffee house We need a lot of people to plan this big event Wersquod love to have your
help and hope to see you there
bull Apr 11
SAAC MEETINGS
SAAC meetings are held from 1145 - 1245
once a month in the CMHS ADMIN MAIN
CONF ROOM These meetings are open to everyone Please join us
bull Apr 11
bull May 17
Both King Soopers and Safeway give us 5 back on ALL purchases using re-loadable gift cards to their stores You can use it for groceries prescriptions and still earn gas rewards It is super easy and a great way for us to earn money for the school This money goes to the PTO who then funds grants requested by the teachers for various equipment or programs for the classrooms Pre-load the card with any amount up to $500 and use it every time you buy groceries Then re-load it again And then again You can do it right at the check-out before they start ringing up your items or at the service desk
Thanks for your continued support of CMHS and keep on using your grocery cards
If you donrsquot have one I will get one to you Just email Jamie kratt - jlkrattcomcastnet They cost $5 and come pre-loaded with that amount Thanks in advance for your participation
Grocery Cards
P A G E 1 9 S M O K E S I G N A L S A P R 2 0 1 8
From the Athletic Office
CMHS Athletics
Happy Spring and what a beautiful welcome our
weather has been Hopeful we will continue to see
minimal inclimate weather affect our competitions
All nine of our programs are off to a great start on the
fields courts pool and golf course Baseball Boysrsquo
Lacrosse Girlsrsquo Lacrosse all won their home opener
and Girlsrsquo Soccer came away with an exciting tie
against Valor Christian Our Boysrsquo Lacrosse Team
spent a few days of their Spring Break in California
competing against some strong programs They
came away with a big win against St Augustine on
Saturday and an unfortunate loss Monday evening to
San Marcos They also had the opportunity one
morning to train with the Navy Seals what a great trip
and experience they had
April brings forth a few of our Spring Invites that we
always look forward to hosting Please join us as we
cheer on the Indians
Boysrsquo Swim April 13 - 14
Girlsrsquo Tennis April 20 - 21
Girlsrsquo Golf April 30
Friendly reminder ~ Student Activity and Booster
Passes are not accepted for admission to these
events
NCAA NLI Spring Signing will be held on Wednes-
day April 11 at 315pm in the CMHS Kiva Deadline
to notify the Athletic Office your NLI and desire to be
included in this event is April 4 Currently we have
ten student athletes signing to play their respective
sport at the next level
Time to mark you calendars for the District 12 Youth
Sports Week ldquoGOLDEN TICKETrdquo
(FREE Entry with Paid Adult)
Apr 24 Girlsrsquo Soccer vs Disc Canyon 600pm
Apr 25 Boysrsquo Swim vs Air Academy 400pm
Apr 26 Girlsrsquo Tennis vs Denver East 400pm
Baseball vs Air Academy 430pm
Apr 27 Girlsrsquo Lacrosse vs Palmer Ridge 500pm
Boysrsquo Lacrosse vs Air Academy 700pm
ATHLETIC ELIGIBILITY GRADE CHECKS continue
at 3 week intervals and will be Thursday April 5 and
Thursday April 26 Subsequently Eligibility begins
Monday April 9 and Monday April 30
Looking ahead our 2017 - 2018 CMHS Athletic Ban-
quet will be held on Monday May 21 at 630pm in the
Main Gym Student Athletes selected as Award Re-
cipients may expect an invitation to attend via email
by Monday May 7th Rotary Champion Awards will
also take place on May 7 at the Pikes Peak Center
with each of our 23 sports having one chosen nomi-
nee
CMHS Youth Sports Sampling Camp is filling up
quickly in fact the 1st and 2nd age group is now offi-
cially full If yoursquore looking for a fun-filled well round-
ed camp for your kid(s) this summer come check us
out
DATE June 4 - June 15 Camp kickoff on June 1st
will be at Honnen Ice Arena
1st - 6th Graders 830am - 1145am
All Skill Levels - 40 kids per grade level
$125
For more information and registration please use the
following link httpcmhscmsd12orgyouthcamps
PLEASE NOTE Registration will close on Mon-
day April 30 and payment must be received no
later than Friday May 4th
Hard to believe we are winding down the year and
before you know it post season will be upon us We
are Indian Strong and excited about the prospect of
our athletic programs making state appearances For
the most up to date schedules for all of our Spring
Sports programs please visit Pikes Peak Athletic
Conference http
wwwpikespeakathleticconferenceorgg5-bin
clientcgiG5genie=618
For a specific sport level schedule go to advanced
view chose the sport gender level (V JV CSquad)
and choose ldquothis school yearrdquo which will give you ALL
scheduled contests through the end of this school
year
Thank you for the continued support to our student
athletes and we look forward to seeing you out enjoy-
ing the competitions Kris Kim and Margaret
P A G E 2 0 S M O K E S I G N A L S A P R 2 0 1 8
Varsity Spring SportsmdashApril
PLEASE NOTE The list of events should be used as a guide and is subject to change
P A G E 2 1 S M O K E S I G N A L S A P R 2 0 1 8
BOYS LACROSSE The Boys Varsity Lacrosse team had an amazing trip to San Diego over Spring Break They practiced at USD played 2 lacrosse games attended a college lacrosse game had beach time and the highlight was an INTENSE Navy SEAL training They returned bonded and ready to hit the season in full force There are two home games in April Wednesday April 11th 7PM vs Fountain Valley and Friday April 27th 7 PM vs rival Air Academy (where we will have food trucks and giveaways) If you come to only one game all season this the one to come to Varsity is 5-1 for season while JV and C squad are undefeated JV games are typically 2 hours before the Varsity games but always check the CMHS website to confirm Come out support the boys and watch some great lacrosse GO INDIANS
NIKE TENNIS CAMP Nike tennis camp returns to CMHS July 9-13 ages 7-18 Contact Dave Adams at dadamscmsd12org for more I nformation
S M O K E S I G N A L S A P R 2 0 1 8 P A G E 2 2
2016-2017 Bell Schedule
P A G E 2 3 S M O K E S I G N A L S A P R 2 0 1 8
Regular Schedule
0 Hour 640 - 730 1
st 735 - 825
2nd 830 - 920 3rd 925 - 1025 4th 1030 - 1120 5th 1125 - 1215 1ST LUNCH 5th 1220 - 110 2ND LUNCH 6th 115 - 205 7th 210 - 300 Dismissal
Championship35-Minute Assembly Schedule 45-Minute Assembly Schedule
0 Hour 640 - 730 Zero Hour 640-730 1st 735 - 820 1st Hour 735-820 2nd 825 - 910 2nd Hour 825-910 3rd 915 ndash 1000 3rd Hour 915-1000 Assembly 1005 ndash 1040 Assembly 1005 ndash 1050 4th 1045 - 1130 4th Hour 1055-1140 5th 1135 ndash 1225 1ST LUNCH 5A 1145-1230 1ST LUNCH 5th 1230 ndash 120 2nd LUNCH 5B 1235- 120 2nd LUNCH 6TH 125 ndash 210 6th Hour 125-210 7TH 215 ndash 300 7th Hour 215-300 Dismissal Dismissal
Delayed Start Schedule Under special circumstances such as inclement weather the Superintendent may determine it necessary to start school on a two hour delay This decision is generally made by 530 am
Local radio and television stations will make an authorized announcement that Cheyenne
Mountain Schools are on a two hour delay 0 Hour 900 - 935 1st 940 - 1015 2nd 1020 - 1055 3rd 1100 - 1140 4th 1145 - 1220
5th 1225 - 100 1ST LUNCH 5th 105 - 140 2ND LUNCH
6th 145 - 220 7th 225 - 300
Dismissal
P A G E 2 4 S M O K E S I G N A L S A P R 2 0 1 8
P A G E 2 5 S M O K E S I G N A L S A P R 2 0 1 8
P A G E 2 6 S M O K E S I G N A L S A P R 2 0 1 8
P A G E 6 S M O K E S I G N A L S A P R 2 0 1 8
College Information
CLASS OF 2019 RESEARCH AND VISIT COLLEGES IN THE SPRING amp SUMMER
We encourage juniors and their families to take time to research and explore colleges that may be a good fit for the student Studentsrsquo Family Connections accounts offer great tools such as Super Match College Search and extensive information about individual colleges Students should have a ldquoColleges Irsquom Thinking Aboutrdquo list going in their accounts and can add and subtract schools from that list as their research reveals more about why a particular school is or is not a good fit As we start the 2018-19 school year the goal for students is to have a list of colleges that they plan to apply to that will be a good fit for them personally academically socially and financially Mrs Thompson will see all of the soon to be seniors in August to review the application process again and give them a ldquoSenior Folderrdquo that will be a step-by-step guide for the year ahead
CLASS OF 2019 ACT AND SAT TEST DATES AND DEADLINES The spring SAT and ACT testing cycle is especially designed for juniors Students are strongly encouraged to research their collegesrsquo testing deadlines and requirement and begin testing in the spring of their junior year and complete all necessary testing by early fall of their senior year There are several links on the College Services website and in the studentsrsquo Family Connection account to help them with their research of testing requirements and deadlines Students may register online for either the ACT or SAT tests To register online for the ACT go to actorg and for
the SAT go to satorg When registering online a credit card must be used for payment for either the ACT or SAT Below are the remaining test dates for the remainder of the 2017-18 school year The April ACT and the May SAT will be offered at CMHS as a national test site and students can register and pay for the testing at CMHS online as they would for any Saturday National Test Dates
ACT Test Date Regular Registration Deadline June 9 2018 May 4 2018 July 14 2018 June 15 2018
SAT Test Date Regular Registration Deadline May 5 2018 April 6 2018 June 2 2018 May 3 2018
College Counseling 630-5031 Click to email Victoria Thompson College Counselor Denise Bowlby College Counselor Assistant Angel Smith College Services Assistant
FAMILY CONNECTION HELPS FAMILIES AND STUDENTS CONNECT TO
COLLEGES AND SCHOLARSHIPS
At Family Connection wwwconnectionnaviancecomcmhs students and families can connect to college visits college fairs college matches college majors and careers as well as links to infor-mation on college scholarships To log in students must enter their email addresses and passwords they created when they registered If your student has trouble signing in please see or call Mrs Smith or Mrs Thompson in the College Services Center (630-5031)
P A G E 7 S M O K E S I G N A L S A P R 2 0 1 8
College Information
LATE AP EXAM REGISTRATION Students who missed regular registration for AP exams can still register during the late registra-tion period April 2-12 The late exam registration fee is $114 per exam and registration must be done at the Counseling Office with fees paid by cash or check made out to CMHS AP exams will be administered at CMHS May 7 ndash May 18 GRADUATION FOR THE CLASS OF 2018
Graduation for the Class of 2018 will be Sunday May 27 2018 at 130 PM at The Broadmoor World Arena Colorado Springs No tickets are required as it is open seating for all who would like to attend
Counselors Corner
Stan Lambros Class of 2018
Ellen Hinckley Class of 2019
Barry Smith Class of 2020 Christina Jurekovic Class of 2021
Amy McLaggan Registrar
Fran Williams Guidance Secretary Christine Kneupper Social Worker
Counseling Office 475-6155
PLEASE REPORT COLLEGE ACCEPTANCES AND SCHOLARSHIPS TO MRS SMITH Please report to Mrs Smith in the College Services Center where your student has been accept-ed to college Please report all scholarships as well Most colleges and universities do not notify Cheyenne Mountain High School of the scholarships our seniors are awarded A list of all report-ed scholarships will be available in the counseling office in May 2018 Please be sure your sen-iorrsquos scholarships are recognized and honored in this list Only scholarships are listed
P A G E 8 S M O K E S I G N A L S A P R 2 0 1 8
AVP Hairstyling Program Pikes Peak Community College Area Vocational Program is primarily for students who are interested in pursuing an associatersquos degree or certificate in a career and technical field or entering the job market directly after finishing high school Courses provide core academic and elective credit Specific credits vary by program AVP credit in core areas will not ful-fill NCAA athletic course requirements See a high school counselor for detailed infor-mation The International Salon and Spa Academy (ISSA) program is a two-year course of study designed to train high school juniors and seniors to become hairstylists The program prepares students to sit for the hairstylist examination given by the Office of Barber and Cosmetology Licensure for the State of Colorado Courses provide core academic and elec-tive credit
AVP PARENT NIGHT April 4 2018 600pm
5707 North Academy Blvd (Vickers and Academy)
As part of the application process it is a requirement for students and parents to at-tend this evening as it will be packed with information about the AVP Hairstyling program for the upcoming school year (2018-2019) You will be able to meet our staff and tour our facility Get all your questions answered Any questions please contact the AVP Director Penny Lightfoot at (719) 597-1413 or by email pennyissacoedu If you plan to attend please complete the application on the following page
P A G E 9 S M O K E S I G N A L S A P R 2 0 1 8
P A G E 1 0 S M O K E S I G N A L S A P R 2 0 1 8
THE WOMEN OF LOCKERBIE A poetic drama about the triumph of love over hate - performing
at Cheyenne Mountain High School April 12 13 at 7pm and April 14 at 2pm in the Black Box
theatre Seven years after the 1988 Pan Am flight explosion over Lockerbie Scotland due to a terrorist
bomb a mother Madeline Livingston (Stephanie Ngassa Blake) from New Jersey roams the hills of
Lockerbie looking for her sonrsquos remains Her husband (Josh Greene) cannot console her She meets the
women of Lockerbie led by Olive Allison (Jamie Galvan) and learns about their ldquoLaundry Projectrdquo
(Greek Chorus of Women played by Grace Mebust Dylan Cross Eliza Rocks Nevaeh Booker Maggie
Mulder Veronica Davis Nicky Lau Alexa Plante) Determined to convert an act of hatred into an act of
love the women are fighting the US Government to obtain the clothing of the victims found in the
planersquos wreckage with the hopes of washing them and returning them to the victimrsquos families George
Jones (Cameron Russell) is the representative from the U S charged with the task of dealing with the
women Hattie (Michelle DeMoss) a cleaning woman for Mr Jones office is secretly working with the
Laundry Project
All technical aspects are designed
and executed by CMHS
Technical Theatre students
Set Design Noah Linthicum
Light Design Hayley Chittum
Sound Design Evan Aguiar
Plane DesignCreation Sam Werner Josh
Greene Rachel Daguman
Video Design Ken Lester Clare Garski
Stage Managers Ethin Brady Clare Garski
Poster Design Niyah Meister
P A G E 1 1 S M O K E S I G N A L S A P R 2 0 1 8
All proceeds from the event go to support the Tradition of Excellence Foundation a 501(c)3 tax exempt or-ganization dedicated to supporting excellence in Cheyenne Mountain Schools in Academics Athletics and the Arts All dollars raised through the Foundation are given directly to the school district and are 100 tax deductible From iPads and a 3D printer to Musical Instruments and Robot Kits every school in the district receives support from the Foundation The Foundation typically awards close to $50000 annually A full listing of grants made last year can be found on the Foundation website httpswwwcmsdk12coustoef The theme for this yearrsquos event is lsquoDenim amp Diamondsrsquo noteworthy because the Broadmoor is celebrating its Centennial this year A diamond the symbol of a 100th year anniversary honors the rich historic relation-ship between the Broadmoor and Cheyenne Mountain Schools Come celebrate with appetizers entertain-ment and fabulous auction items Look for your invitation in the mail or go to httpswwwcmsdk12coustoef to purchase tickets online
Join STAH mdash Build Community
STAH is Students and Teachers Aiding Humanity the high schools community service club What is STAH
what do we do and why join Most of all volunteering is a great thing to do and helps our school and com-
munity Teaching students about community service will foster a life-long habit of giving back At CMHS
there are classes and clubs that require volunteer hours and community service is a great resume build-
er STAH helps out at school events and members can volunteer in the community at Humane Society
events Care amp Share Food Bank Springs Rescue Mission and Habitat for Humanitys ReStore Did you know
that you can earn a letter in community service Keep track of your volunteer hours during the summer and
the school year and then fill out a STAH hours recording sheet found in the library Anyone can join STAH at
any time Drop into a meeting theyre held every other Thursday at 705 am in the library computer lab Or
stop by the library and check the Info Board for upcoming events
S M O K E S I G N A L S F E B 2 0 1 8 P A G E 1 2
State Choral Events at CMHS
Thursday April 26 CMHS will host the 2018 CHSAA Show Choir Festival and on Friday April 27 the 2018 CHSAA Jazz amp A Cappella Festival The annual state events will feature performing groups from across Colora-do The public is invited and welcome to attend and watch groups perform dur-ing the day free of charge Groups start performing just before 800 am both days and the festival runs all day long Each year a professional group is contract-ed to serve both as adjudicators for the festival and they present a professional concert each evening This years guest group is Freedoms Boombox See more about Freedoms Boombox below Here are the performance times for the CMHS groups that are a part of the festi-vals On Thursday Dynamix Show Choir performs at 220 pm Metallics Jazz Choir sings Friday morning at 940 am and Crimson amp Slate perform Friday after-noon at 400 pm Each day the adjudication team will select the top CO groups who will give an en-core performance on the evening honor concert Thursday nights show will fea-ture the top CO show choirs followed by Freedoms Boombox The concert starts at 700 pm Friday nights concert will feature the top CO Jazz and A Cappella choirs followed by Freedoms Boombox The concert starts at 800 pm Tickets for the evening concerts are available for purchase during the day for $8 or are $10 at the door The house will open each night 30 minutes prior to show time Come out and watch some of our incredible Colorado students and come back for the evening concert to hear the incredible professionals
Crimson amp Slate
Dynamix Show Choir at fall retreat
Freedoms Boombox With a little beatboxing a missing vocal cord radio hits some classical vocal training and 3 microphones yoursquoll spend the first few songs trying to figure out who is doing what to bring pop music to life With just 3 voices Freedomrsquos Boombox is built with minimal size and maximum sound meet the new American vocal pop trio Freedomrsquos Boombox orchestrates an entire concert with just 3 voices After battling through reality TV viral videos and world tours Freedomrsquos Boombox sat in front of a camera and started singing their version of pop songs Now their high energy fun and contemporary shows use radio hits and a cappella to reach new crowds worldwide Their mission of reaching the corners of world through the voice has a second purposemdashthe guys have traveled the US and the world as cultural ambassadors for the State Department to teach music and develop hip hop beatbox and vo-cal music programs Itrsquos an ongoing mission to provide positive activity alternatives for youth and underserved artists Alfredo Christopher and Richard have become paragons of Americarsquos a cappella culture eventually joining forces after The SingOff in 2011 to form The Exchange with 2 friends Aaron and Jamal from the show After the group dissolved the 3 stayed together to continue pushing their own boundaries in a cappella
Freedomrsquos Bommbox
P A G E 1 3 S M O K E S I G N A L S A P R 2 0 1 8
CMHS Hosts Colorado Bandmasters Assocciation Band Festival March 8
The Symphonic Band and the Wind Ensemble both earned a 1 (Superior) rating Each band will compete at the State Concert Band Festival in Ft Collins April 16 amp 17
Lunchtime Download Stay the course Stamina is the key to success Only staying power can give you a legacy This happens through having a strong nervous
system Strengthen your nervous system and strengthen your personal power What will set you apart from all the
noise of the world (social media choices other peoplersquos agenda) will be your staying power This is prosperity True
prosperity is knowing you will have the staying power (stamina) to stay the course Clarity of mind clarity of vision and
stamina You may not know exactly where yoursquore going but you take the next step It takes stamina to be kind compas-
sionate to self and others You can do this through physiological esteem (physical movement) and by becoming vibra-
tionally fit (breath command mantra meditation) Jedi Mind Training continues every Thursday Join us in the Wres-
tling Gym for the first 20 minutes of each lunch hour
P A G E 1 4 S M O K E S I G N A L S A P R 2 0 1 8
Coming this springhellip April 16th KIVA (Junior-Senior Celebration) 7pm
at the Garden of the Gods Country Club Dress is cocktailbusiness casual attire
Dinner and entertainment among friends Tickets $35-available for purchase until 315pm on Thursday April 12th
18th Spring Talent Show (All Grades) 21st PROM (Junior-Senior Dance) 900pm at The Broadmoor Attire is semi-formal or formal
Tickets $45-available for purchase online through noon on Friday April 20th
To purchase tickets click on the link belowhellip
httpscmsd12revtraknet
We need your help After Prom is looking for donations AND volunteers to make this event a success Remember we keep hundreds of Cheyenne Mountain kids and their guests safe by-hosting a great After Prom event We need your help to keep up this decades old tradition Please see the links below to see how you can help Financial donations help pay for food and prizes httpssquareupcomstorecmhs-pto Volunteer via SignupGenius httpwwwsignupgeniuscomgo20F044AA5A82BAAF58-after1
P A G E 1 5 S M O K E S I G N A L S A P R 2 0 1 8
P A G E 1 6 S M O K E S I G N A L S A P R 2 0 1 8
Dear Parents of Graduating Seniors
SENIOR BREAKFAST is coming up This is an annual tradition
for graduating seniors sponsored by the PTO held after graduation rehearsal at school This year the breakfast will be on Friday morning May 25th and
will be the last event for our seniors on the Cheyenne Mountain High School campus Donations Needed Please We are excited to make this a fun and memorable
event for our Seniors But we need your help to supplement our budget to
purchase food for the breakfast Rather than ask you at this busy time of year to bake and cook we are asking you to contribute a suggested donation of $1000 (any amount is greatly appreciated) to help purchase food and drinks Please send your contributions by May 1st so that we can figure out our budget and complete the planning for the breakfast Please make checks
payable to CMHS PTO and mail to Julie Papa 2920 English Pt Colorado Springs 80906 or hand deliver cash or check to Julie Papa or Cathryn Lewis Class Photos Needed Please We will display our childrenrsquos kindergarten
class photos at the Senior Breakfast Please contact Julie Papa at juliepa-
pa926gmailcom or 719-649-5439 if you can lend us a kindergarten class photo from D-12 elementary schools to copy for display at the Senior Break-fast And Individual Photos If your child did not attend kindergarten at a D-12
school please mail a kindergarten individual photo with their name to Julie
Papa at the address listed above by May 1st Please send a copy of your photo as we may not be able to return the photo you send Thank you in advance for helping us make this last event a special and mem-orable one for our seniors Sincerely
Your Senior Class Representatives Cathryn Lewis and Julie Papa
P A G E 1 7 S M O K E S I G N A L S A P R 2 0 1 8
PTO Board Elections It is that time of year We are currently working on filling PTO Board positions for the next school year A
small amount of your time can make a big difference at our school Please consider volunteering
Below is a list of the PTO Board positions that are still open If you are interested in a position andor would
like to remain in the position you currently are in please contact me for more details
Carrie Trookman
natetrookmsncom
CMHS PTO Nominating Chair
PTO News
bull President Elect
bull Student Activity Directory bull Nominating Chair
bull After-Prom Chair
bull Craft Fair Chair bull District Art Show
Important Notice for Parents and Students We do our best to answer all incoming calls to the high school in a prompt and efficient manner You can do your part to ex-pedite calls by calling the appropriate number so that your call does not have to be transferred Please make note of the fo l-lowing numbers
We ask that you limit your calls to school business Please make arrangements with your student before school for rides appointments etc With an enrollment of close to 1400 students it is very time-consuming for us to be taking and delivering messages for individual students
Aquatics Center 227-7665 College Center 630-5031
Athletics 630-4115 Faculty Staff amp Admin 475-6110
Attendance (absences tarties
630-4110 Illnesses etc)
Guidance and Counseling 475-6155
Thank you for all the Box Tops you have sent in this year Keep clipping and ask neighbors friends and relatives to do the same Send them in to your stu-dentrsquos science teacher Letrsquos see if we can reach $500 by the end of the year
S M O K E S I G N A L S A P R 2 0 1 8 P A G E 1 8
PTO MEETING DATES
Our PTO 2017-18 meetings are open to eve-
ryone and are held from noon-1pm each
month in the CMHS ADMIN MAIN CONF ROOM
except where noted Please join us
Mark your calendars
bull Apr 4
PRINCIPAL COFFEES
We encourage everyone to attend the
Principals Coffees We meet in the CMHS
ADMIN MAIN CONF ROOM from 930-1030am
bull Apr 18
These informal gatherings allow parents to
meet with Mr Fortenberry and select staff to
ask questions and discuss issues
PTO News
bull May 2
AFTER PROM PLANNING
Meetings are held at 1000 am at BlackBear
coffee house We need a lot of people to plan this big event Wersquod love to have your
help and hope to see you there
bull Apr 11
SAAC MEETINGS
SAAC meetings are held from 1145 - 1245
once a month in the CMHS ADMIN MAIN
CONF ROOM These meetings are open to everyone Please join us
bull Apr 11
bull May 17
Both King Soopers and Safeway give us 5 back on ALL purchases using re-loadable gift cards to their stores You can use it for groceries prescriptions and still earn gas rewards It is super easy and a great way for us to earn money for the school This money goes to the PTO who then funds grants requested by the teachers for various equipment or programs for the classrooms Pre-load the card with any amount up to $500 and use it every time you buy groceries Then re-load it again And then again You can do it right at the check-out before they start ringing up your items or at the service desk
Thanks for your continued support of CMHS and keep on using your grocery cards
If you donrsquot have one I will get one to you Just email Jamie kratt - jlkrattcomcastnet They cost $5 and come pre-loaded with that amount Thanks in advance for your participation
Grocery Cards
P A G E 1 9 S M O K E S I G N A L S A P R 2 0 1 8
From the Athletic Office
CMHS Athletics
Happy Spring and what a beautiful welcome our
weather has been Hopeful we will continue to see
minimal inclimate weather affect our competitions
All nine of our programs are off to a great start on the
fields courts pool and golf course Baseball Boysrsquo
Lacrosse Girlsrsquo Lacrosse all won their home opener
and Girlsrsquo Soccer came away with an exciting tie
against Valor Christian Our Boysrsquo Lacrosse Team
spent a few days of their Spring Break in California
competing against some strong programs They
came away with a big win against St Augustine on
Saturday and an unfortunate loss Monday evening to
San Marcos They also had the opportunity one
morning to train with the Navy Seals what a great trip
and experience they had
April brings forth a few of our Spring Invites that we
always look forward to hosting Please join us as we
cheer on the Indians
Boysrsquo Swim April 13 - 14
Girlsrsquo Tennis April 20 - 21
Girlsrsquo Golf April 30
Friendly reminder ~ Student Activity and Booster
Passes are not accepted for admission to these
events
NCAA NLI Spring Signing will be held on Wednes-
day April 11 at 315pm in the CMHS Kiva Deadline
to notify the Athletic Office your NLI and desire to be
included in this event is April 4 Currently we have
ten student athletes signing to play their respective
sport at the next level
Time to mark you calendars for the District 12 Youth
Sports Week ldquoGOLDEN TICKETrdquo
(FREE Entry with Paid Adult)
Apr 24 Girlsrsquo Soccer vs Disc Canyon 600pm
Apr 25 Boysrsquo Swim vs Air Academy 400pm
Apr 26 Girlsrsquo Tennis vs Denver East 400pm
Baseball vs Air Academy 430pm
Apr 27 Girlsrsquo Lacrosse vs Palmer Ridge 500pm
Boysrsquo Lacrosse vs Air Academy 700pm
ATHLETIC ELIGIBILITY GRADE CHECKS continue
at 3 week intervals and will be Thursday April 5 and
Thursday April 26 Subsequently Eligibility begins
Monday April 9 and Monday April 30
Looking ahead our 2017 - 2018 CMHS Athletic Ban-
quet will be held on Monday May 21 at 630pm in the
Main Gym Student Athletes selected as Award Re-
cipients may expect an invitation to attend via email
by Monday May 7th Rotary Champion Awards will
also take place on May 7 at the Pikes Peak Center
with each of our 23 sports having one chosen nomi-
nee
CMHS Youth Sports Sampling Camp is filling up
quickly in fact the 1st and 2nd age group is now offi-
cially full If yoursquore looking for a fun-filled well round-
ed camp for your kid(s) this summer come check us
out
DATE June 4 - June 15 Camp kickoff on June 1st
will be at Honnen Ice Arena
1st - 6th Graders 830am - 1145am
All Skill Levels - 40 kids per grade level
$125
For more information and registration please use the
following link httpcmhscmsd12orgyouthcamps
PLEASE NOTE Registration will close on Mon-
day April 30 and payment must be received no
later than Friday May 4th
Hard to believe we are winding down the year and
before you know it post season will be upon us We
are Indian Strong and excited about the prospect of
our athletic programs making state appearances For
the most up to date schedules for all of our Spring
Sports programs please visit Pikes Peak Athletic
Conference http
wwwpikespeakathleticconferenceorgg5-bin
clientcgiG5genie=618
For a specific sport level schedule go to advanced
view chose the sport gender level (V JV CSquad)
and choose ldquothis school yearrdquo which will give you ALL
scheduled contests through the end of this school
year
Thank you for the continued support to our student
athletes and we look forward to seeing you out enjoy-
ing the competitions Kris Kim and Margaret
P A G E 2 0 S M O K E S I G N A L S A P R 2 0 1 8
Varsity Spring SportsmdashApril
PLEASE NOTE The list of events should be used as a guide and is subject to change
P A G E 2 1 S M O K E S I G N A L S A P R 2 0 1 8
BOYS LACROSSE The Boys Varsity Lacrosse team had an amazing trip to San Diego over Spring Break They practiced at USD played 2 lacrosse games attended a college lacrosse game had beach time and the highlight was an INTENSE Navy SEAL training They returned bonded and ready to hit the season in full force There are two home games in April Wednesday April 11th 7PM vs Fountain Valley and Friday April 27th 7 PM vs rival Air Academy (where we will have food trucks and giveaways) If you come to only one game all season this the one to come to Varsity is 5-1 for season while JV and C squad are undefeated JV games are typically 2 hours before the Varsity games but always check the CMHS website to confirm Come out support the boys and watch some great lacrosse GO INDIANS
NIKE TENNIS CAMP Nike tennis camp returns to CMHS July 9-13 ages 7-18 Contact Dave Adams at dadamscmsd12org for more I nformation
S M O K E S I G N A L S A P R 2 0 1 8 P A G E 2 2
2016-2017 Bell Schedule
P A G E 2 3 S M O K E S I G N A L S A P R 2 0 1 8
Regular Schedule
0 Hour 640 - 730 1
st 735 - 825
2nd 830 - 920 3rd 925 - 1025 4th 1030 - 1120 5th 1125 - 1215 1ST LUNCH 5th 1220 - 110 2ND LUNCH 6th 115 - 205 7th 210 - 300 Dismissal
Championship35-Minute Assembly Schedule 45-Minute Assembly Schedule
0 Hour 640 - 730 Zero Hour 640-730 1st 735 - 820 1st Hour 735-820 2nd 825 - 910 2nd Hour 825-910 3rd 915 ndash 1000 3rd Hour 915-1000 Assembly 1005 ndash 1040 Assembly 1005 ndash 1050 4th 1045 - 1130 4th Hour 1055-1140 5th 1135 ndash 1225 1ST LUNCH 5A 1145-1230 1ST LUNCH 5th 1230 ndash 120 2nd LUNCH 5B 1235- 120 2nd LUNCH 6TH 125 ndash 210 6th Hour 125-210 7TH 215 ndash 300 7th Hour 215-300 Dismissal Dismissal
Delayed Start Schedule Under special circumstances such as inclement weather the Superintendent may determine it necessary to start school on a two hour delay This decision is generally made by 530 am
Local radio and television stations will make an authorized announcement that Cheyenne
Mountain Schools are on a two hour delay 0 Hour 900 - 935 1st 940 - 1015 2nd 1020 - 1055 3rd 1100 - 1140 4th 1145 - 1220
5th 1225 - 100 1ST LUNCH 5th 105 - 140 2ND LUNCH
6th 145 - 220 7th 225 - 300
Dismissal
P A G E 2 4 S M O K E S I G N A L S A P R 2 0 1 8
P A G E 2 5 S M O K E S I G N A L S A P R 2 0 1 8
P A G E 2 6 S M O K E S I G N A L S A P R 2 0 1 8
P A G E 7 S M O K E S I G N A L S A P R 2 0 1 8
College Information
LATE AP EXAM REGISTRATION Students who missed regular registration for AP exams can still register during the late registra-tion period April 2-12 The late exam registration fee is $114 per exam and registration must be done at the Counseling Office with fees paid by cash or check made out to CMHS AP exams will be administered at CMHS May 7 ndash May 18 GRADUATION FOR THE CLASS OF 2018
Graduation for the Class of 2018 will be Sunday May 27 2018 at 130 PM at The Broadmoor World Arena Colorado Springs No tickets are required as it is open seating for all who would like to attend
Counselors Corner
Stan Lambros Class of 2018
Ellen Hinckley Class of 2019
Barry Smith Class of 2020 Christina Jurekovic Class of 2021
Amy McLaggan Registrar
Fran Williams Guidance Secretary Christine Kneupper Social Worker
Counseling Office 475-6155
PLEASE REPORT COLLEGE ACCEPTANCES AND SCHOLARSHIPS TO MRS SMITH Please report to Mrs Smith in the College Services Center where your student has been accept-ed to college Please report all scholarships as well Most colleges and universities do not notify Cheyenne Mountain High School of the scholarships our seniors are awarded A list of all report-ed scholarships will be available in the counseling office in May 2018 Please be sure your sen-iorrsquos scholarships are recognized and honored in this list Only scholarships are listed
P A G E 8 S M O K E S I G N A L S A P R 2 0 1 8
AVP Hairstyling Program Pikes Peak Community College Area Vocational Program is primarily for students who are interested in pursuing an associatersquos degree or certificate in a career and technical field or entering the job market directly after finishing high school Courses provide core academic and elective credit Specific credits vary by program AVP credit in core areas will not ful-fill NCAA athletic course requirements See a high school counselor for detailed infor-mation The International Salon and Spa Academy (ISSA) program is a two-year course of study designed to train high school juniors and seniors to become hairstylists The program prepares students to sit for the hairstylist examination given by the Office of Barber and Cosmetology Licensure for the State of Colorado Courses provide core academic and elec-tive credit
AVP PARENT NIGHT April 4 2018 600pm
5707 North Academy Blvd (Vickers and Academy)
As part of the application process it is a requirement for students and parents to at-tend this evening as it will be packed with information about the AVP Hairstyling program for the upcoming school year (2018-2019) You will be able to meet our staff and tour our facility Get all your questions answered Any questions please contact the AVP Director Penny Lightfoot at (719) 597-1413 or by email pennyissacoedu If you plan to attend please complete the application on the following page
P A G E 9 S M O K E S I G N A L S A P R 2 0 1 8
P A G E 1 0 S M O K E S I G N A L S A P R 2 0 1 8
THE WOMEN OF LOCKERBIE A poetic drama about the triumph of love over hate - performing
at Cheyenne Mountain High School April 12 13 at 7pm and April 14 at 2pm in the Black Box
theatre Seven years after the 1988 Pan Am flight explosion over Lockerbie Scotland due to a terrorist
bomb a mother Madeline Livingston (Stephanie Ngassa Blake) from New Jersey roams the hills of
Lockerbie looking for her sonrsquos remains Her husband (Josh Greene) cannot console her She meets the
women of Lockerbie led by Olive Allison (Jamie Galvan) and learns about their ldquoLaundry Projectrdquo
(Greek Chorus of Women played by Grace Mebust Dylan Cross Eliza Rocks Nevaeh Booker Maggie
Mulder Veronica Davis Nicky Lau Alexa Plante) Determined to convert an act of hatred into an act of
love the women are fighting the US Government to obtain the clothing of the victims found in the
planersquos wreckage with the hopes of washing them and returning them to the victimrsquos families George
Jones (Cameron Russell) is the representative from the U S charged with the task of dealing with the
women Hattie (Michelle DeMoss) a cleaning woman for Mr Jones office is secretly working with the
Laundry Project
All technical aspects are designed
and executed by CMHS
Technical Theatre students
Set Design Noah Linthicum
Light Design Hayley Chittum
Sound Design Evan Aguiar
Plane DesignCreation Sam Werner Josh
Greene Rachel Daguman
Video Design Ken Lester Clare Garski
Stage Managers Ethin Brady Clare Garski
Poster Design Niyah Meister
P A G E 1 1 S M O K E S I G N A L S A P R 2 0 1 8
All proceeds from the event go to support the Tradition of Excellence Foundation a 501(c)3 tax exempt or-ganization dedicated to supporting excellence in Cheyenne Mountain Schools in Academics Athletics and the Arts All dollars raised through the Foundation are given directly to the school district and are 100 tax deductible From iPads and a 3D printer to Musical Instruments and Robot Kits every school in the district receives support from the Foundation The Foundation typically awards close to $50000 annually A full listing of grants made last year can be found on the Foundation website httpswwwcmsdk12coustoef The theme for this yearrsquos event is lsquoDenim amp Diamondsrsquo noteworthy because the Broadmoor is celebrating its Centennial this year A diamond the symbol of a 100th year anniversary honors the rich historic relation-ship between the Broadmoor and Cheyenne Mountain Schools Come celebrate with appetizers entertain-ment and fabulous auction items Look for your invitation in the mail or go to httpswwwcmsdk12coustoef to purchase tickets online
Join STAH mdash Build Community
STAH is Students and Teachers Aiding Humanity the high schools community service club What is STAH
what do we do and why join Most of all volunteering is a great thing to do and helps our school and com-
munity Teaching students about community service will foster a life-long habit of giving back At CMHS
there are classes and clubs that require volunteer hours and community service is a great resume build-
er STAH helps out at school events and members can volunteer in the community at Humane Society
events Care amp Share Food Bank Springs Rescue Mission and Habitat for Humanitys ReStore Did you know
that you can earn a letter in community service Keep track of your volunteer hours during the summer and
the school year and then fill out a STAH hours recording sheet found in the library Anyone can join STAH at
any time Drop into a meeting theyre held every other Thursday at 705 am in the library computer lab Or
stop by the library and check the Info Board for upcoming events
S M O K E S I G N A L S F E B 2 0 1 8 P A G E 1 2
State Choral Events at CMHS
Thursday April 26 CMHS will host the 2018 CHSAA Show Choir Festival and on Friday April 27 the 2018 CHSAA Jazz amp A Cappella Festival The annual state events will feature performing groups from across Colora-do The public is invited and welcome to attend and watch groups perform dur-ing the day free of charge Groups start performing just before 800 am both days and the festival runs all day long Each year a professional group is contract-ed to serve both as adjudicators for the festival and they present a professional concert each evening This years guest group is Freedoms Boombox See more about Freedoms Boombox below Here are the performance times for the CMHS groups that are a part of the festi-vals On Thursday Dynamix Show Choir performs at 220 pm Metallics Jazz Choir sings Friday morning at 940 am and Crimson amp Slate perform Friday after-noon at 400 pm Each day the adjudication team will select the top CO groups who will give an en-core performance on the evening honor concert Thursday nights show will fea-ture the top CO show choirs followed by Freedoms Boombox The concert starts at 700 pm Friday nights concert will feature the top CO Jazz and A Cappella choirs followed by Freedoms Boombox The concert starts at 800 pm Tickets for the evening concerts are available for purchase during the day for $8 or are $10 at the door The house will open each night 30 minutes prior to show time Come out and watch some of our incredible Colorado students and come back for the evening concert to hear the incredible professionals
Crimson amp Slate
Dynamix Show Choir at fall retreat
Freedoms Boombox With a little beatboxing a missing vocal cord radio hits some classical vocal training and 3 microphones yoursquoll spend the first few songs trying to figure out who is doing what to bring pop music to life With just 3 voices Freedomrsquos Boombox is built with minimal size and maximum sound meet the new American vocal pop trio Freedomrsquos Boombox orchestrates an entire concert with just 3 voices After battling through reality TV viral videos and world tours Freedomrsquos Boombox sat in front of a camera and started singing their version of pop songs Now their high energy fun and contemporary shows use radio hits and a cappella to reach new crowds worldwide Their mission of reaching the corners of world through the voice has a second purposemdashthe guys have traveled the US and the world as cultural ambassadors for the State Department to teach music and develop hip hop beatbox and vo-cal music programs Itrsquos an ongoing mission to provide positive activity alternatives for youth and underserved artists Alfredo Christopher and Richard have become paragons of Americarsquos a cappella culture eventually joining forces after The SingOff in 2011 to form The Exchange with 2 friends Aaron and Jamal from the show After the group dissolved the 3 stayed together to continue pushing their own boundaries in a cappella
Freedomrsquos Bommbox
P A G E 1 3 S M O K E S I G N A L S A P R 2 0 1 8
CMHS Hosts Colorado Bandmasters Assocciation Band Festival March 8
The Symphonic Band and the Wind Ensemble both earned a 1 (Superior) rating Each band will compete at the State Concert Band Festival in Ft Collins April 16 amp 17
Lunchtime Download Stay the course Stamina is the key to success Only staying power can give you a legacy This happens through having a strong nervous
system Strengthen your nervous system and strengthen your personal power What will set you apart from all the
noise of the world (social media choices other peoplersquos agenda) will be your staying power This is prosperity True
prosperity is knowing you will have the staying power (stamina) to stay the course Clarity of mind clarity of vision and
stamina You may not know exactly where yoursquore going but you take the next step It takes stamina to be kind compas-
sionate to self and others You can do this through physiological esteem (physical movement) and by becoming vibra-
tionally fit (breath command mantra meditation) Jedi Mind Training continues every Thursday Join us in the Wres-
tling Gym for the first 20 minutes of each lunch hour
P A G E 1 4 S M O K E S I G N A L S A P R 2 0 1 8
Coming this springhellip April 16th KIVA (Junior-Senior Celebration) 7pm
at the Garden of the Gods Country Club Dress is cocktailbusiness casual attire
Dinner and entertainment among friends Tickets $35-available for purchase until 315pm on Thursday April 12th
18th Spring Talent Show (All Grades) 21st PROM (Junior-Senior Dance) 900pm at The Broadmoor Attire is semi-formal or formal
Tickets $45-available for purchase online through noon on Friday April 20th
To purchase tickets click on the link belowhellip
httpscmsd12revtraknet
We need your help After Prom is looking for donations AND volunteers to make this event a success Remember we keep hundreds of Cheyenne Mountain kids and their guests safe by-hosting a great After Prom event We need your help to keep up this decades old tradition Please see the links below to see how you can help Financial donations help pay for food and prizes httpssquareupcomstorecmhs-pto Volunteer via SignupGenius httpwwwsignupgeniuscomgo20F044AA5A82BAAF58-after1
P A G E 1 5 S M O K E S I G N A L S A P R 2 0 1 8
P A G E 1 6 S M O K E S I G N A L S A P R 2 0 1 8
Dear Parents of Graduating Seniors
SENIOR BREAKFAST is coming up This is an annual tradition
for graduating seniors sponsored by the PTO held after graduation rehearsal at school This year the breakfast will be on Friday morning May 25th and
will be the last event for our seniors on the Cheyenne Mountain High School campus Donations Needed Please We are excited to make this a fun and memorable
event for our Seniors But we need your help to supplement our budget to
purchase food for the breakfast Rather than ask you at this busy time of year to bake and cook we are asking you to contribute a suggested donation of $1000 (any amount is greatly appreciated) to help purchase food and drinks Please send your contributions by May 1st so that we can figure out our budget and complete the planning for the breakfast Please make checks
payable to CMHS PTO and mail to Julie Papa 2920 English Pt Colorado Springs 80906 or hand deliver cash or check to Julie Papa or Cathryn Lewis Class Photos Needed Please We will display our childrenrsquos kindergarten
class photos at the Senior Breakfast Please contact Julie Papa at juliepa-
pa926gmailcom or 719-649-5439 if you can lend us a kindergarten class photo from D-12 elementary schools to copy for display at the Senior Break-fast And Individual Photos If your child did not attend kindergarten at a D-12
school please mail a kindergarten individual photo with their name to Julie
Papa at the address listed above by May 1st Please send a copy of your photo as we may not be able to return the photo you send Thank you in advance for helping us make this last event a special and mem-orable one for our seniors Sincerely
Your Senior Class Representatives Cathryn Lewis and Julie Papa
P A G E 1 7 S M O K E S I G N A L S A P R 2 0 1 8
PTO Board Elections It is that time of year We are currently working on filling PTO Board positions for the next school year A
small amount of your time can make a big difference at our school Please consider volunteering
Below is a list of the PTO Board positions that are still open If you are interested in a position andor would
like to remain in the position you currently are in please contact me for more details
Carrie Trookman
natetrookmsncom
CMHS PTO Nominating Chair
PTO News
bull President Elect
bull Student Activity Directory bull Nominating Chair
bull After-Prom Chair
bull Craft Fair Chair bull District Art Show
Important Notice for Parents and Students We do our best to answer all incoming calls to the high school in a prompt and efficient manner You can do your part to ex-pedite calls by calling the appropriate number so that your call does not have to be transferred Please make note of the fo l-lowing numbers
We ask that you limit your calls to school business Please make arrangements with your student before school for rides appointments etc With an enrollment of close to 1400 students it is very time-consuming for us to be taking and delivering messages for individual students
Aquatics Center 227-7665 College Center 630-5031
Athletics 630-4115 Faculty Staff amp Admin 475-6110
Attendance (absences tarties
630-4110 Illnesses etc)
Guidance and Counseling 475-6155
Thank you for all the Box Tops you have sent in this year Keep clipping and ask neighbors friends and relatives to do the same Send them in to your stu-dentrsquos science teacher Letrsquos see if we can reach $500 by the end of the year
S M O K E S I G N A L S A P R 2 0 1 8 P A G E 1 8
PTO MEETING DATES
Our PTO 2017-18 meetings are open to eve-
ryone and are held from noon-1pm each
month in the CMHS ADMIN MAIN CONF ROOM
except where noted Please join us
Mark your calendars
bull Apr 4
PRINCIPAL COFFEES
We encourage everyone to attend the
Principals Coffees We meet in the CMHS
ADMIN MAIN CONF ROOM from 930-1030am
bull Apr 18
These informal gatherings allow parents to
meet with Mr Fortenberry and select staff to
ask questions and discuss issues
PTO News
bull May 2
AFTER PROM PLANNING
Meetings are held at 1000 am at BlackBear
coffee house We need a lot of people to plan this big event Wersquod love to have your
help and hope to see you there
bull Apr 11
SAAC MEETINGS
SAAC meetings are held from 1145 - 1245
once a month in the CMHS ADMIN MAIN
CONF ROOM These meetings are open to everyone Please join us
bull Apr 11
bull May 17
Both King Soopers and Safeway give us 5 back on ALL purchases using re-loadable gift cards to their stores You can use it for groceries prescriptions and still earn gas rewards It is super easy and a great way for us to earn money for the school This money goes to the PTO who then funds grants requested by the teachers for various equipment or programs for the classrooms Pre-load the card with any amount up to $500 and use it every time you buy groceries Then re-load it again And then again You can do it right at the check-out before they start ringing up your items or at the service desk
Thanks for your continued support of CMHS and keep on using your grocery cards
If you donrsquot have one I will get one to you Just email Jamie kratt - jlkrattcomcastnet They cost $5 and come pre-loaded with that amount Thanks in advance for your participation
Grocery Cards
P A G E 1 9 S M O K E S I G N A L S A P R 2 0 1 8
From the Athletic Office
CMHS Athletics
Happy Spring and what a beautiful welcome our
weather has been Hopeful we will continue to see
minimal inclimate weather affect our competitions
All nine of our programs are off to a great start on the
fields courts pool and golf course Baseball Boysrsquo
Lacrosse Girlsrsquo Lacrosse all won their home opener
and Girlsrsquo Soccer came away with an exciting tie
against Valor Christian Our Boysrsquo Lacrosse Team
spent a few days of their Spring Break in California
competing against some strong programs They
came away with a big win against St Augustine on
Saturday and an unfortunate loss Monday evening to
San Marcos They also had the opportunity one
morning to train with the Navy Seals what a great trip
and experience they had
April brings forth a few of our Spring Invites that we
always look forward to hosting Please join us as we
cheer on the Indians
Boysrsquo Swim April 13 - 14
Girlsrsquo Tennis April 20 - 21
Girlsrsquo Golf April 30
Friendly reminder ~ Student Activity and Booster
Passes are not accepted for admission to these
events
NCAA NLI Spring Signing will be held on Wednes-
day April 11 at 315pm in the CMHS Kiva Deadline
to notify the Athletic Office your NLI and desire to be
included in this event is April 4 Currently we have
ten student athletes signing to play their respective
sport at the next level
Time to mark you calendars for the District 12 Youth
Sports Week ldquoGOLDEN TICKETrdquo
(FREE Entry with Paid Adult)
Apr 24 Girlsrsquo Soccer vs Disc Canyon 600pm
Apr 25 Boysrsquo Swim vs Air Academy 400pm
Apr 26 Girlsrsquo Tennis vs Denver East 400pm
Baseball vs Air Academy 430pm
Apr 27 Girlsrsquo Lacrosse vs Palmer Ridge 500pm
Boysrsquo Lacrosse vs Air Academy 700pm
ATHLETIC ELIGIBILITY GRADE CHECKS continue
at 3 week intervals and will be Thursday April 5 and
Thursday April 26 Subsequently Eligibility begins
Monday April 9 and Monday April 30
Looking ahead our 2017 - 2018 CMHS Athletic Ban-
quet will be held on Monday May 21 at 630pm in the
Main Gym Student Athletes selected as Award Re-
cipients may expect an invitation to attend via email
by Monday May 7th Rotary Champion Awards will
also take place on May 7 at the Pikes Peak Center
with each of our 23 sports having one chosen nomi-
nee
CMHS Youth Sports Sampling Camp is filling up
quickly in fact the 1st and 2nd age group is now offi-
cially full If yoursquore looking for a fun-filled well round-
ed camp for your kid(s) this summer come check us
out
DATE June 4 - June 15 Camp kickoff on June 1st
will be at Honnen Ice Arena
1st - 6th Graders 830am - 1145am
All Skill Levels - 40 kids per grade level
$125
For more information and registration please use the
following link httpcmhscmsd12orgyouthcamps
PLEASE NOTE Registration will close on Mon-
day April 30 and payment must be received no
later than Friday May 4th
Hard to believe we are winding down the year and
before you know it post season will be upon us We
are Indian Strong and excited about the prospect of
our athletic programs making state appearances For
the most up to date schedules for all of our Spring
Sports programs please visit Pikes Peak Athletic
Conference http
wwwpikespeakathleticconferenceorgg5-bin
clientcgiG5genie=618
For a specific sport level schedule go to advanced
view chose the sport gender level (V JV CSquad)
and choose ldquothis school yearrdquo which will give you ALL
scheduled contests through the end of this school
year
Thank you for the continued support to our student
athletes and we look forward to seeing you out enjoy-
ing the competitions Kris Kim and Margaret
P A G E 2 0 S M O K E S I G N A L S A P R 2 0 1 8
Varsity Spring SportsmdashApril
PLEASE NOTE The list of events should be used as a guide and is subject to change
P A G E 2 1 S M O K E S I G N A L S A P R 2 0 1 8
BOYS LACROSSE The Boys Varsity Lacrosse team had an amazing trip to San Diego over Spring Break They practiced at USD played 2 lacrosse games attended a college lacrosse game had beach time and the highlight was an INTENSE Navy SEAL training They returned bonded and ready to hit the season in full force There are two home games in April Wednesday April 11th 7PM vs Fountain Valley and Friday April 27th 7 PM vs rival Air Academy (where we will have food trucks and giveaways) If you come to only one game all season this the one to come to Varsity is 5-1 for season while JV and C squad are undefeated JV games are typically 2 hours before the Varsity games but always check the CMHS website to confirm Come out support the boys and watch some great lacrosse GO INDIANS
NIKE TENNIS CAMP Nike tennis camp returns to CMHS July 9-13 ages 7-18 Contact Dave Adams at dadamscmsd12org for more I nformation
S M O K E S I G N A L S A P R 2 0 1 8 P A G E 2 2
2016-2017 Bell Schedule
P A G E 2 3 S M O K E S I G N A L S A P R 2 0 1 8
Regular Schedule
0 Hour 640 - 730 1
st 735 - 825
2nd 830 - 920 3rd 925 - 1025 4th 1030 - 1120 5th 1125 - 1215 1ST LUNCH 5th 1220 - 110 2ND LUNCH 6th 115 - 205 7th 210 - 300 Dismissal
Championship35-Minute Assembly Schedule 45-Minute Assembly Schedule
0 Hour 640 - 730 Zero Hour 640-730 1st 735 - 820 1st Hour 735-820 2nd 825 - 910 2nd Hour 825-910 3rd 915 ndash 1000 3rd Hour 915-1000 Assembly 1005 ndash 1040 Assembly 1005 ndash 1050 4th 1045 - 1130 4th Hour 1055-1140 5th 1135 ndash 1225 1ST LUNCH 5A 1145-1230 1ST LUNCH 5th 1230 ndash 120 2nd LUNCH 5B 1235- 120 2nd LUNCH 6TH 125 ndash 210 6th Hour 125-210 7TH 215 ndash 300 7th Hour 215-300 Dismissal Dismissal
Delayed Start Schedule Under special circumstances such as inclement weather the Superintendent may determine it necessary to start school on a two hour delay This decision is generally made by 530 am
Local radio and television stations will make an authorized announcement that Cheyenne
Mountain Schools are on a two hour delay 0 Hour 900 - 935 1st 940 - 1015 2nd 1020 - 1055 3rd 1100 - 1140 4th 1145 - 1220
5th 1225 - 100 1ST LUNCH 5th 105 - 140 2ND LUNCH
6th 145 - 220 7th 225 - 300
Dismissal
P A G E 2 4 S M O K E S I G N A L S A P R 2 0 1 8
P A G E 2 5 S M O K E S I G N A L S A P R 2 0 1 8
P A G E 2 6 S M O K E S I G N A L S A P R 2 0 1 8
P A G E 8 S M O K E S I G N A L S A P R 2 0 1 8
AVP Hairstyling Program Pikes Peak Community College Area Vocational Program is primarily for students who are interested in pursuing an associatersquos degree or certificate in a career and technical field or entering the job market directly after finishing high school Courses provide core academic and elective credit Specific credits vary by program AVP credit in core areas will not ful-fill NCAA athletic course requirements See a high school counselor for detailed infor-mation The International Salon and Spa Academy (ISSA) program is a two-year course of study designed to train high school juniors and seniors to become hairstylists The program prepares students to sit for the hairstylist examination given by the Office of Barber and Cosmetology Licensure for the State of Colorado Courses provide core academic and elec-tive credit
AVP PARENT NIGHT April 4 2018 600pm
5707 North Academy Blvd (Vickers and Academy)
As part of the application process it is a requirement for students and parents to at-tend this evening as it will be packed with information about the AVP Hairstyling program for the upcoming school year (2018-2019) You will be able to meet our staff and tour our facility Get all your questions answered Any questions please contact the AVP Director Penny Lightfoot at (719) 597-1413 or by email pennyissacoedu If you plan to attend please complete the application on the following page
P A G E 9 S M O K E S I G N A L S A P R 2 0 1 8
P A G E 1 0 S M O K E S I G N A L S A P R 2 0 1 8
THE WOMEN OF LOCKERBIE A poetic drama about the triumph of love over hate - performing
at Cheyenne Mountain High School April 12 13 at 7pm and April 14 at 2pm in the Black Box
theatre Seven years after the 1988 Pan Am flight explosion over Lockerbie Scotland due to a terrorist
bomb a mother Madeline Livingston (Stephanie Ngassa Blake) from New Jersey roams the hills of
Lockerbie looking for her sonrsquos remains Her husband (Josh Greene) cannot console her She meets the
women of Lockerbie led by Olive Allison (Jamie Galvan) and learns about their ldquoLaundry Projectrdquo
(Greek Chorus of Women played by Grace Mebust Dylan Cross Eliza Rocks Nevaeh Booker Maggie
Mulder Veronica Davis Nicky Lau Alexa Plante) Determined to convert an act of hatred into an act of
love the women are fighting the US Government to obtain the clothing of the victims found in the
planersquos wreckage with the hopes of washing them and returning them to the victimrsquos families George
Jones (Cameron Russell) is the representative from the U S charged with the task of dealing with the
women Hattie (Michelle DeMoss) a cleaning woman for Mr Jones office is secretly working with the
Laundry Project
All technical aspects are designed
and executed by CMHS
Technical Theatre students
Set Design Noah Linthicum
Light Design Hayley Chittum
Sound Design Evan Aguiar
Plane DesignCreation Sam Werner Josh
Greene Rachel Daguman
Video Design Ken Lester Clare Garski
Stage Managers Ethin Brady Clare Garski
Poster Design Niyah Meister
P A G E 1 1 S M O K E S I G N A L S A P R 2 0 1 8
All proceeds from the event go to support the Tradition of Excellence Foundation a 501(c)3 tax exempt or-ganization dedicated to supporting excellence in Cheyenne Mountain Schools in Academics Athletics and the Arts All dollars raised through the Foundation are given directly to the school district and are 100 tax deductible From iPads and a 3D printer to Musical Instruments and Robot Kits every school in the district receives support from the Foundation The Foundation typically awards close to $50000 annually A full listing of grants made last year can be found on the Foundation website httpswwwcmsdk12coustoef The theme for this yearrsquos event is lsquoDenim amp Diamondsrsquo noteworthy because the Broadmoor is celebrating its Centennial this year A diamond the symbol of a 100th year anniversary honors the rich historic relation-ship between the Broadmoor and Cheyenne Mountain Schools Come celebrate with appetizers entertain-ment and fabulous auction items Look for your invitation in the mail or go to httpswwwcmsdk12coustoef to purchase tickets online
Join STAH mdash Build Community
STAH is Students and Teachers Aiding Humanity the high schools community service club What is STAH
what do we do and why join Most of all volunteering is a great thing to do and helps our school and com-
munity Teaching students about community service will foster a life-long habit of giving back At CMHS
there are classes and clubs that require volunteer hours and community service is a great resume build-
er STAH helps out at school events and members can volunteer in the community at Humane Society
events Care amp Share Food Bank Springs Rescue Mission and Habitat for Humanitys ReStore Did you know
that you can earn a letter in community service Keep track of your volunteer hours during the summer and
the school year and then fill out a STAH hours recording sheet found in the library Anyone can join STAH at
any time Drop into a meeting theyre held every other Thursday at 705 am in the library computer lab Or
stop by the library and check the Info Board for upcoming events
S M O K E S I G N A L S F E B 2 0 1 8 P A G E 1 2
State Choral Events at CMHS
Thursday April 26 CMHS will host the 2018 CHSAA Show Choir Festival and on Friday April 27 the 2018 CHSAA Jazz amp A Cappella Festival The annual state events will feature performing groups from across Colora-do The public is invited and welcome to attend and watch groups perform dur-ing the day free of charge Groups start performing just before 800 am both days and the festival runs all day long Each year a professional group is contract-ed to serve both as adjudicators for the festival and they present a professional concert each evening This years guest group is Freedoms Boombox See more about Freedoms Boombox below Here are the performance times for the CMHS groups that are a part of the festi-vals On Thursday Dynamix Show Choir performs at 220 pm Metallics Jazz Choir sings Friday morning at 940 am and Crimson amp Slate perform Friday after-noon at 400 pm Each day the adjudication team will select the top CO groups who will give an en-core performance on the evening honor concert Thursday nights show will fea-ture the top CO show choirs followed by Freedoms Boombox The concert starts at 700 pm Friday nights concert will feature the top CO Jazz and A Cappella choirs followed by Freedoms Boombox The concert starts at 800 pm Tickets for the evening concerts are available for purchase during the day for $8 or are $10 at the door The house will open each night 30 minutes prior to show time Come out and watch some of our incredible Colorado students and come back for the evening concert to hear the incredible professionals
Crimson amp Slate
Dynamix Show Choir at fall retreat
Freedoms Boombox With a little beatboxing a missing vocal cord radio hits some classical vocal training and 3 microphones yoursquoll spend the first few songs trying to figure out who is doing what to bring pop music to life With just 3 voices Freedomrsquos Boombox is built with minimal size and maximum sound meet the new American vocal pop trio Freedomrsquos Boombox orchestrates an entire concert with just 3 voices After battling through reality TV viral videos and world tours Freedomrsquos Boombox sat in front of a camera and started singing their version of pop songs Now their high energy fun and contemporary shows use radio hits and a cappella to reach new crowds worldwide Their mission of reaching the corners of world through the voice has a second purposemdashthe guys have traveled the US and the world as cultural ambassadors for the State Department to teach music and develop hip hop beatbox and vo-cal music programs Itrsquos an ongoing mission to provide positive activity alternatives for youth and underserved artists Alfredo Christopher and Richard have become paragons of Americarsquos a cappella culture eventually joining forces after The SingOff in 2011 to form The Exchange with 2 friends Aaron and Jamal from the show After the group dissolved the 3 stayed together to continue pushing their own boundaries in a cappella
Freedomrsquos Bommbox
P A G E 1 3 S M O K E S I G N A L S A P R 2 0 1 8
CMHS Hosts Colorado Bandmasters Assocciation Band Festival March 8
The Symphonic Band and the Wind Ensemble both earned a 1 (Superior) rating Each band will compete at the State Concert Band Festival in Ft Collins April 16 amp 17
Lunchtime Download Stay the course Stamina is the key to success Only staying power can give you a legacy This happens through having a strong nervous
system Strengthen your nervous system and strengthen your personal power What will set you apart from all the
noise of the world (social media choices other peoplersquos agenda) will be your staying power This is prosperity True
prosperity is knowing you will have the staying power (stamina) to stay the course Clarity of mind clarity of vision and
stamina You may not know exactly where yoursquore going but you take the next step It takes stamina to be kind compas-
sionate to self and others You can do this through physiological esteem (physical movement) and by becoming vibra-
tionally fit (breath command mantra meditation) Jedi Mind Training continues every Thursday Join us in the Wres-
tling Gym for the first 20 minutes of each lunch hour
P A G E 1 4 S M O K E S I G N A L S A P R 2 0 1 8
Coming this springhellip April 16th KIVA (Junior-Senior Celebration) 7pm
at the Garden of the Gods Country Club Dress is cocktailbusiness casual attire
Dinner and entertainment among friends Tickets $35-available for purchase until 315pm on Thursday April 12th
18th Spring Talent Show (All Grades) 21st PROM (Junior-Senior Dance) 900pm at The Broadmoor Attire is semi-formal or formal
Tickets $45-available for purchase online through noon on Friday April 20th
To purchase tickets click on the link belowhellip
httpscmsd12revtraknet
We need your help After Prom is looking for donations AND volunteers to make this event a success Remember we keep hundreds of Cheyenne Mountain kids and their guests safe by-hosting a great After Prom event We need your help to keep up this decades old tradition Please see the links below to see how you can help Financial donations help pay for food and prizes httpssquareupcomstorecmhs-pto Volunteer via SignupGenius httpwwwsignupgeniuscomgo20F044AA5A82BAAF58-after1
P A G E 1 5 S M O K E S I G N A L S A P R 2 0 1 8
P A G E 1 6 S M O K E S I G N A L S A P R 2 0 1 8
Dear Parents of Graduating Seniors
SENIOR BREAKFAST is coming up This is an annual tradition
for graduating seniors sponsored by the PTO held after graduation rehearsal at school This year the breakfast will be on Friday morning May 25th and
will be the last event for our seniors on the Cheyenne Mountain High School campus Donations Needed Please We are excited to make this a fun and memorable
event for our Seniors But we need your help to supplement our budget to
purchase food for the breakfast Rather than ask you at this busy time of year to bake and cook we are asking you to contribute a suggested donation of $1000 (any amount is greatly appreciated) to help purchase food and drinks Please send your contributions by May 1st so that we can figure out our budget and complete the planning for the breakfast Please make checks
payable to CMHS PTO and mail to Julie Papa 2920 English Pt Colorado Springs 80906 or hand deliver cash or check to Julie Papa or Cathryn Lewis Class Photos Needed Please We will display our childrenrsquos kindergarten
class photos at the Senior Breakfast Please contact Julie Papa at juliepa-
pa926gmailcom or 719-649-5439 if you can lend us a kindergarten class photo from D-12 elementary schools to copy for display at the Senior Break-fast And Individual Photos If your child did not attend kindergarten at a D-12
school please mail a kindergarten individual photo with their name to Julie
Papa at the address listed above by May 1st Please send a copy of your photo as we may not be able to return the photo you send Thank you in advance for helping us make this last event a special and mem-orable one for our seniors Sincerely
Your Senior Class Representatives Cathryn Lewis and Julie Papa
P A G E 1 7 S M O K E S I G N A L S A P R 2 0 1 8
PTO Board Elections It is that time of year We are currently working on filling PTO Board positions for the next school year A
small amount of your time can make a big difference at our school Please consider volunteering
Below is a list of the PTO Board positions that are still open If you are interested in a position andor would
like to remain in the position you currently are in please contact me for more details
Carrie Trookman
natetrookmsncom
CMHS PTO Nominating Chair
PTO News
bull President Elect
bull Student Activity Directory bull Nominating Chair
bull After-Prom Chair
bull Craft Fair Chair bull District Art Show
Important Notice for Parents and Students We do our best to answer all incoming calls to the high school in a prompt and efficient manner You can do your part to ex-pedite calls by calling the appropriate number so that your call does not have to be transferred Please make note of the fo l-lowing numbers
We ask that you limit your calls to school business Please make arrangements with your student before school for rides appointments etc With an enrollment of close to 1400 students it is very time-consuming for us to be taking and delivering messages for individual students
Aquatics Center 227-7665 College Center 630-5031
Athletics 630-4115 Faculty Staff amp Admin 475-6110
Attendance (absences tarties
630-4110 Illnesses etc)
Guidance and Counseling 475-6155
Thank you for all the Box Tops you have sent in this year Keep clipping and ask neighbors friends and relatives to do the same Send them in to your stu-dentrsquos science teacher Letrsquos see if we can reach $500 by the end of the year
S M O K E S I G N A L S A P R 2 0 1 8 P A G E 1 8
PTO MEETING DATES
Our PTO 2017-18 meetings are open to eve-
ryone and are held from noon-1pm each
month in the CMHS ADMIN MAIN CONF ROOM
except where noted Please join us
Mark your calendars
bull Apr 4
PRINCIPAL COFFEES
We encourage everyone to attend the
Principals Coffees We meet in the CMHS
ADMIN MAIN CONF ROOM from 930-1030am
bull Apr 18
These informal gatherings allow parents to
meet with Mr Fortenberry and select staff to
ask questions and discuss issues
PTO News
bull May 2
AFTER PROM PLANNING
Meetings are held at 1000 am at BlackBear
coffee house We need a lot of people to plan this big event Wersquod love to have your
help and hope to see you there
bull Apr 11
SAAC MEETINGS
SAAC meetings are held from 1145 - 1245
once a month in the CMHS ADMIN MAIN
CONF ROOM These meetings are open to everyone Please join us
bull Apr 11
bull May 17
Both King Soopers and Safeway give us 5 back on ALL purchases using re-loadable gift cards to their stores You can use it for groceries prescriptions and still earn gas rewards It is super easy and a great way for us to earn money for the school This money goes to the PTO who then funds grants requested by the teachers for various equipment or programs for the classrooms Pre-load the card with any amount up to $500 and use it every time you buy groceries Then re-load it again And then again You can do it right at the check-out before they start ringing up your items or at the service desk
Thanks for your continued support of CMHS and keep on using your grocery cards
If you donrsquot have one I will get one to you Just email Jamie kratt - jlkrattcomcastnet They cost $5 and come pre-loaded with that amount Thanks in advance for your participation
Grocery Cards
P A G E 1 9 S M O K E S I G N A L S A P R 2 0 1 8
From the Athletic Office
CMHS Athletics
Happy Spring and what a beautiful welcome our
weather has been Hopeful we will continue to see
minimal inclimate weather affect our competitions
All nine of our programs are off to a great start on the
fields courts pool and golf course Baseball Boysrsquo
Lacrosse Girlsrsquo Lacrosse all won their home opener
and Girlsrsquo Soccer came away with an exciting tie
against Valor Christian Our Boysrsquo Lacrosse Team
spent a few days of their Spring Break in California
competing against some strong programs They
came away with a big win against St Augustine on
Saturday and an unfortunate loss Monday evening to
San Marcos They also had the opportunity one
morning to train with the Navy Seals what a great trip
and experience they had
April brings forth a few of our Spring Invites that we
always look forward to hosting Please join us as we
cheer on the Indians
Boysrsquo Swim April 13 - 14
Girlsrsquo Tennis April 20 - 21
Girlsrsquo Golf April 30
Friendly reminder ~ Student Activity and Booster
Passes are not accepted for admission to these
events
NCAA NLI Spring Signing will be held on Wednes-
day April 11 at 315pm in the CMHS Kiva Deadline
to notify the Athletic Office your NLI and desire to be
included in this event is April 4 Currently we have
ten student athletes signing to play their respective
sport at the next level
Time to mark you calendars for the District 12 Youth
Sports Week ldquoGOLDEN TICKETrdquo
(FREE Entry with Paid Adult)
Apr 24 Girlsrsquo Soccer vs Disc Canyon 600pm
Apr 25 Boysrsquo Swim vs Air Academy 400pm
Apr 26 Girlsrsquo Tennis vs Denver East 400pm
Baseball vs Air Academy 430pm
Apr 27 Girlsrsquo Lacrosse vs Palmer Ridge 500pm
Boysrsquo Lacrosse vs Air Academy 700pm
ATHLETIC ELIGIBILITY GRADE CHECKS continue
at 3 week intervals and will be Thursday April 5 and
Thursday April 26 Subsequently Eligibility begins
Monday April 9 and Monday April 30
Looking ahead our 2017 - 2018 CMHS Athletic Ban-
quet will be held on Monday May 21 at 630pm in the
Main Gym Student Athletes selected as Award Re-
cipients may expect an invitation to attend via email
by Monday May 7th Rotary Champion Awards will
also take place on May 7 at the Pikes Peak Center
with each of our 23 sports having one chosen nomi-
nee
CMHS Youth Sports Sampling Camp is filling up
quickly in fact the 1st and 2nd age group is now offi-
cially full If yoursquore looking for a fun-filled well round-
ed camp for your kid(s) this summer come check us
out
DATE June 4 - June 15 Camp kickoff on June 1st
will be at Honnen Ice Arena
1st - 6th Graders 830am - 1145am
All Skill Levels - 40 kids per grade level
$125
For more information and registration please use the
following link httpcmhscmsd12orgyouthcamps
PLEASE NOTE Registration will close on Mon-
day April 30 and payment must be received no
later than Friday May 4th
Hard to believe we are winding down the year and
before you know it post season will be upon us We
are Indian Strong and excited about the prospect of
our athletic programs making state appearances For
the most up to date schedules for all of our Spring
Sports programs please visit Pikes Peak Athletic
Conference http
wwwpikespeakathleticconferenceorgg5-bin
clientcgiG5genie=618
For a specific sport level schedule go to advanced
view chose the sport gender level (V JV CSquad)
and choose ldquothis school yearrdquo which will give you ALL
scheduled contests through the end of this school
year
Thank you for the continued support to our student
athletes and we look forward to seeing you out enjoy-
ing the competitions Kris Kim and Margaret
P A G E 2 0 S M O K E S I G N A L S A P R 2 0 1 8
Varsity Spring SportsmdashApril
PLEASE NOTE The list of events should be used as a guide and is subject to change
P A G E 2 1 S M O K E S I G N A L S A P R 2 0 1 8
BOYS LACROSSE The Boys Varsity Lacrosse team had an amazing trip to San Diego over Spring Break They practiced at USD played 2 lacrosse games attended a college lacrosse game had beach time and the highlight was an INTENSE Navy SEAL training They returned bonded and ready to hit the season in full force There are two home games in April Wednesday April 11th 7PM vs Fountain Valley and Friday April 27th 7 PM vs rival Air Academy (where we will have food trucks and giveaways) If you come to only one game all season this the one to come to Varsity is 5-1 for season while JV and C squad are undefeated JV games are typically 2 hours before the Varsity games but always check the CMHS website to confirm Come out support the boys and watch some great lacrosse GO INDIANS
NIKE TENNIS CAMP Nike tennis camp returns to CMHS July 9-13 ages 7-18 Contact Dave Adams at dadamscmsd12org for more I nformation
S M O K E S I G N A L S A P R 2 0 1 8 P A G E 2 2
2016-2017 Bell Schedule
P A G E 2 3 S M O K E S I G N A L S A P R 2 0 1 8
Regular Schedule
0 Hour 640 - 730 1
st 735 - 825
2nd 830 - 920 3rd 925 - 1025 4th 1030 - 1120 5th 1125 - 1215 1ST LUNCH 5th 1220 - 110 2ND LUNCH 6th 115 - 205 7th 210 - 300 Dismissal
Championship35-Minute Assembly Schedule 45-Minute Assembly Schedule
0 Hour 640 - 730 Zero Hour 640-730 1st 735 - 820 1st Hour 735-820 2nd 825 - 910 2nd Hour 825-910 3rd 915 ndash 1000 3rd Hour 915-1000 Assembly 1005 ndash 1040 Assembly 1005 ndash 1050 4th 1045 - 1130 4th Hour 1055-1140 5th 1135 ndash 1225 1ST LUNCH 5A 1145-1230 1ST LUNCH 5th 1230 ndash 120 2nd LUNCH 5B 1235- 120 2nd LUNCH 6TH 125 ndash 210 6th Hour 125-210 7TH 215 ndash 300 7th Hour 215-300 Dismissal Dismissal
Delayed Start Schedule Under special circumstances such as inclement weather the Superintendent may determine it necessary to start school on a two hour delay This decision is generally made by 530 am
Local radio and television stations will make an authorized announcement that Cheyenne
Mountain Schools are on a two hour delay 0 Hour 900 - 935 1st 940 - 1015 2nd 1020 - 1055 3rd 1100 - 1140 4th 1145 - 1220
5th 1225 - 100 1ST LUNCH 5th 105 - 140 2ND LUNCH
6th 145 - 220 7th 225 - 300
Dismissal
P A G E 2 4 S M O K E S I G N A L S A P R 2 0 1 8
P A G E 2 5 S M O K E S I G N A L S A P R 2 0 1 8
P A G E 2 6 S M O K E S I G N A L S A P R 2 0 1 8
P A G E 9 S M O K E S I G N A L S A P R 2 0 1 8
P A G E 1 0 S M O K E S I G N A L S A P R 2 0 1 8
THE WOMEN OF LOCKERBIE A poetic drama about the triumph of love over hate - performing
at Cheyenne Mountain High School April 12 13 at 7pm and April 14 at 2pm in the Black Box
theatre Seven years after the 1988 Pan Am flight explosion over Lockerbie Scotland due to a terrorist
bomb a mother Madeline Livingston (Stephanie Ngassa Blake) from New Jersey roams the hills of
Lockerbie looking for her sonrsquos remains Her husband (Josh Greene) cannot console her She meets the
women of Lockerbie led by Olive Allison (Jamie Galvan) and learns about their ldquoLaundry Projectrdquo
(Greek Chorus of Women played by Grace Mebust Dylan Cross Eliza Rocks Nevaeh Booker Maggie
Mulder Veronica Davis Nicky Lau Alexa Plante) Determined to convert an act of hatred into an act of
love the women are fighting the US Government to obtain the clothing of the victims found in the
planersquos wreckage with the hopes of washing them and returning them to the victimrsquos families George
Jones (Cameron Russell) is the representative from the U S charged with the task of dealing with the
women Hattie (Michelle DeMoss) a cleaning woman for Mr Jones office is secretly working with the
Laundry Project
All technical aspects are designed
and executed by CMHS
Technical Theatre students
Set Design Noah Linthicum
Light Design Hayley Chittum
Sound Design Evan Aguiar
Plane DesignCreation Sam Werner Josh
Greene Rachel Daguman
Video Design Ken Lester Clare Garski
Stage Managers Ethin Brady Clare Garski
Poster Design Niyah Meister
P A G E 1 1 S M O K E S I G N A L S A P R 2 0 1 8
All proceeds from the event go to support the Tradition of Excellence Foundation a 501(c)3 tax exempt or-ganization dedicated to supporting excellence in Cheyenne Mountain Schools in Academics Athletics and the Arts All dollars raised through the Foundation are given directly to the school district and are 100 tax deductible From iPads and a 3D printer to Musical Instruments and Robot Kits every school in the district receives support from the Foundation The Foundation typically awards close to $50000 annually A full listing of grants made last year can be found on the Foundation website httpswwwcmsdk12coustoef The theme for this yearrsquos event is lsquoDenim amp Diamondsrsquo noteworthy because the Broadmoor is celebrating its Centennial this year A diamond the symbol of a 100th year anniversary honors the rich historic relation-ship between the Broadmoor and Cheyenne Mountain Schools Come celebrate with appetizers entertain-ment and fabulous auction items Look for your invitation in the mail or go to httpswwwcmsdk12coustoef to purchase tickets online
Join STAH mdash Build Community
STAH is Students and Teachers Aiding Humanity the high schools community service club What is STAH
what do we do and why join Most of all volunteering is a great thing to do and helps our school and com-
munity Teaching students about community service will foster a life-long habit of giving back At CMHS
there are classes and clubs that require volunteer hours and community service is a great resume build-
er STAH helps out at school events and members can volunteer in the community at Humane Society
events Care amp Share Food Bank Springs Rescue Mission and Habitat for Humanitys ReStore Did you know
that you can earn a letter in community service Keep track of your volunteer hours during the summer and
the school year and then fill out a STAH hours recording sheet found in the library Anyone can join STAH at
any time Drop into a meeting theyre held every other Thursday at 705 am in the library computer lab Or
stop by the library and check the Info Board for upcoming events
S M O K E S I G N A L S F E B 2 0 1 8 P A G E 1 2
State Choral Events at CMHS
Thursday April 26 CMHS will host the 2018 CHSAA Show Choir Festival and on Friday April 27 the 2018 CHSAA Jazz amp A Cappella Festival The annual state events will feature performing groups from across Colora-do The public is invited and welcome to attend and watch groups perform dur-ing the day free of charge Groups start performing just before 800 am both days and the festival runs all day long Each year a professional group is contract-ed to serve both as adjudicators for the festival and they present a professional concert each evening This years guest group is Freedoms Boombox See more about Freedoms Boombox below Here are the performance times for the CMHS groups that are a part of the festi-vals On Thursday Dynamix Show Choir performs at 220 pm Metallics Jazz Choir sings Friday morning at 940 am and Crimson amp Slate perform Friday after-noon at 400 pm Each day the adjudication team will select the top CO groups who will give an en-core performance on the evening honor concert Thursday nights show will fea-ture the top CO show choirs followed by Freedoms Boombox The concert starts at 700 pm Friday nights concert will feature the top CO Jazz and A Cappella choirs followed by Freedoms Boombox The concert starts at 800 pm Tickets for the evening concerts are available for purchase during the day for $8 or are $10 at the door The house will open each night 30 minutes prior to show time Come out and watch some of our incredible Colorado students and come back for the evening concert to hear the incredible professionals
Crimson amp Slate
Dynamix Show Choir at fall retreat
Freedoms Boombox With a little beatboxing a missing vocal cord radio hits some classical vocal training and 3 microphones yoursquoll spend the first few songs trying to figure out who is doing what to bring pop music to life With just 3 voices Freedomrsquos Boombox is built with minimal size and maximum sound meet the new American vocal pop trio Freedomrsquos Boombox orchestrates an entire concert with just 3 voices After battling through reality TV viral videos and world tours Freedomrsquos Boombox sat in front of a camera and started singing their version of pop songs Now their high energy fun and contemporary shows use radio hits and a cappella to reach new crowds worldwide Their mission of reaching the corners of world through the voice has a second purposemdashthe guys have traveled the US and the world as cultural ambassadors for the State Department to teach music and develop hip hop beatbox and vo-cal music programs Itrsquos an ongoing mission to provide positive activity alternatives for youth and underserved artists Alfredo Christopher and Richard have become paragons of Americarsquos a cappella culture eventually joining forces after The SingOff in 2011 to form The Exchange with 2 friends Aaron and Jamal from the show After the group dissolved the 3 stayed together to continue pushing their own boundaries in a cappella
Freedomrsquos Bommbox
P A G E 1 3 S M O K E S I G N A L S A P R 2 0 1 8
CMHS Hosts Colorado Bandmasters Assocciation Band Festival March 8
The Symphonic Band and the Wind Ensemble both earned a 1 (Superior) rating Each band will compete at the State Concert Band Festival in Ft Collins April 16 amp 17
Lunchtime Download Stay the course Stamina is the key to success Only staying power can give you a legacy This happens through having a strong nervous
system Strengthen your nervous system and strengthen your personal power What will set you apart from all the
noise of the world (social media choices other peoplersquos agenda) will be your staying power This is prosperity True
prosperity is knowing you will have the staying power (stamina) to stay the course Clarity of mind clarity of vision and
stamina You may not know exactly where yoursquore going but you take the next step It takes stamina to be kind compas-
sionate to self and others You can do this through physiological esteem (physical movement) and by becoming vibra-
tionally fit (breath command mantra meditation) Jedi Mind Training continues every Thursday Join us in the Wres-
tling Gym for the first 20 minutes of each lunch hour
P A G E 1 4 S M O K E S I G N A L S A P R 2 0 1 8
Coming this springhellip April 16th KIVA (Junior-Senior Celebration) 7pm
at the Garden of the Gods Country Club Dress is cocktailbusiness casual attire
Dinner and entertainment among friends Tickets $35-available for purchase until 315pm on Thursday April 12th
18th Spring Talent Show (All Grades) 21st PROM (Junior-Senior Dance) 900pm at The Broadmoor Attire is semi-formal or formal
Tickets $45-available for purchase online through noon on Friday April 20th
To purchase tickets click on the link belowhellip
httpscmsd12revtraknet
We need your help After Prom is looking for donations AND volunteers to make this event a success Remember we keep hundreds of Cheyenne Mountain kids and their guests safe by-hosting a great After Prom event We need your help to keep up this decades old tradition Please see the links below to see how you can help Financial donations help pay for food and prizes httpssquareupcomstorecmhs-pto Volunteer via SignupGenius httpwwwsignupgeniuscomgo20F044AA5A82BAAF58-after1
P A G E 1 5 S M O K E S I G N A L S A P R 2 0 1 8
P A G E 1 6 S M O K E S I G N A L S A P R 2 0 1 8
Dear Parents of Graduating Seniors
SENIOR BREAKFAST is coming up This is an annual tradition
for graduating seniors sponsored by the PTO held after graduation rehearsal at school This year the breakfast will be on Friday morning May 25th and
will be the last event for our seniors on the Cheyenne Mountain High School campus Donations Needed Please We are excited to make this a fun and memorable
event for our Seniors But we need your help to supplement our budget to
purchase food for the breakfast Rather than ask you at this busy time of year to bake and cook we are asking you to contribute a suggested donation of $1000 (any amount is greatly appreciated) to help purchase food and drinks Please send your contributions by May 1st so that we can figure out our budget and complete the planning for the breakfast Please make checks
payable to CMHS PTO and mail to Julie Papa 2920 English Pt Colorado Springs 80906 or hand deliver cash or check to Julie Papa or Cathryn Lewis Class Photos Needed Please We will display our childrenrsquos kindergarten
class photos at the Senior Breakfast Please contact Julie Papa at juliepa-
pa926gmailcom or 719-649-5439 if you can lend us a kindergarten class photo from D-12 elementary schools to copy for display at the Senior Break-fast And Individual Photos If your child did not attend kindergarten at a D-12
school please mail a kindergarten individual photo with their name to Julie
Papa at the address listed above by May 1st Please send a copy of your photo as we may not be able to return the photo you send Thank you in advance for helping us make this last event a special and mem-orable one for our seniors Sincerely
Your Senior Class Representatives Cathryn Lewis and Julie Papa
P A G E 1 7 S M O K E S I G N A L S A P R 2 0 1 8
PTO Board Elections It is that time of year We are currently working on filling PTO Board positions for the next school year A
small amount of your time can make a big difference at our school Please consider volunteering
Below is a list of the PTO Board positions that are still open If you are interested in a position andor would
like to remain in the position you currently are in please contact me for more details
Carrie Trookman
natetrookmsncom
CMHS PTO Nominating Chair
PTO News
bull President Elect
bull Student Activity Directory bull Nominating Chair
bull After-Prom Chair
bull Craft Fair Chair bull District Art Show
Important Notice for Parents and Students We do our best to answer all incoming calls to the high school in a prompt and efficient manner You can do your part to ex-pedite calls by calling the appropriate number so that your call does not have to be transferred Please make note of the fo l-lowing numbers
We ask that you limit your calls to school business Please make arrangements with your student before school for rides appointments etc With an enrollment of close to 1400 students it is very time-consuming for us to be taking and delivering messages for individual students
Aquatics Center 227-7665 College Center 630-5031
Athletics 630-4115 Faculty Staff amp Admin 475-6110
Attendance (absences tarties
630-4110 Illnesses etc)
Guidance and Counseling 475-6155
Thank you for all the Box Tops you have sent in this year Keep clipping and ask neighbors friends and relatives to do the same Send them in to your stu-dentrsquos science teacher Letrsquos see if we can reach $500 by the end of the year
S M O K E S I G N A L S A P R 2 0 1 8 P A G E 1 8
PTO MEETING DATES
Our PTO 2017-18 meetings are open to eve-
ryone and are held from noon-1pm each
month in the CMHS ADMIN MAIN CONF ROOM
except where noted Please join us
Mark your calendars
bull Apr 4
PRINCIPAL COFFEES
We encourage everyone to attend the
Principals Coffees We meet in the CMHS
ADMIN MAIN CONF ROOM from 930-1030am
bull Apr 18
These informal gatherings allow parents to
meet with Mr Fortenberry and select staff to
ask questions and discuss issues
PTO News
bull May 2
AFTER PROM PLANNING
Meetings are held at 1000 am at BlackBear
coffee house We need a lot of people to plan this big event Wersquod love to have your
help and hope to see you there
bull Apr 11
SAAC MEETINGS
SAAC meetings are held from 1145 - 1245
once a month in the CMHS ADMIN MAIN
CONF ROOM These meetings are open to everyone Please join us
bull Apr 11
bull May 17
Both King Soopers and Safeway give us 5 back on ALL purchases using re-loadable gift cards to their stores You can use it for groceries prescriptions and still earn gas rewards It is super easy and a great way for us to earn money for the school This money goes to the PTO who then funds grants requested by the teachers for various equipment or programs for the classrooms Pre-load the card with any amount up to $500 and use it every time you buy groceries Then re-load it again And then again You can do it right at the check-out before they start ringing up your items or at the service desk
Thanks for your continued support of CMHS and keep on using your grocery cards
If you donrsquot have one I will get one to you Just email Jamie kratt - jlkrattcomcastnet They cost $5 and come pre-loaded with that amount Thanks in advance for your participation
Grocery Cards
P A G E 1 9 S M O K E S I G N A L S A P R 2 0 1 8
From the Athletic Office
CMHS Athletics
Happy Spring and what a beautiful welcome our
weather has been Hopeful we will continue to see
minimal inclimate weather affect our competitions
All nine of our programs are off to a great start on the
fields courts pool and golf course Baseball Boysrsquo
Lacrosse Girlsrsquo Lacrosse all won their home opener
and Girlsrsquo Soccer came away with an exciting tie
against Valor Christian Our Boysrsquo Lacrosse Team
spent a few days of their Spring Break in California
competing against some strong programs They
came away with a big win against St Augustine on
Saturday and an unfortunate loss Monday evening to
San Marcos They also had the opportunity one
morning to train with the Navy Seals what a great trip
and experience they had
April brings forth a few of our Spring Invites that we
always look forward to hosting Please join us as we
cheer on the Indians
Boysrsquo Swim April 13 - 14
Girlsrsquo Tennis April 20 - 21
Girlsrsquo Golf April 30
Friendly reminder ~ Student Activity and Booster
Passes are not accepted for admission to these
events
NCAA NLI Spring Signing will be held on Wednes-
day April 11 at 315pm in the CMHS Kiva Deadline
to notify the Athletic Office your NLI and desire to be
included in this event is April 4 Currently we have
ten student athletes signing to play their respective
sport at the next level
Time to mark you calendars for the District 12 Youth
Sports Week ldquoGOLDEN TICKETrdquo
(FREE Entry with Paid Adult)
Apr 24 Girlsrsquo Soccer vs Disc Canyon 600pm
Apr 25 Boysrsquo Swim vs Air Academy 400pm
Apr 26 Girlsrsquo Tennis vs Denver East 400pm
Baseball vs Air Academy 430pm
Apr 27 Girlsrsquo Lacrosse vs Palmer Ridge 500pm
Boysrsquo Lacrosse vs Air Academy 700pm
ATHLETIC ELIGIBILITY GRADE CHECKS continue
at 3 week intervals and will be Thursday April 5 and
Thursday April 26 Subsequently Eligibility begins
Monday April 9 and Monday April 30
Looking ahead our 2017 - 2018 CMHS Athletic Ban-
quet will be held on Monday May 21 at 630pm in the
Main Gym Student Athletes selected as Award Re-
cipients may expect an invitation to attend via email
by Monday May 7th Rotary Champion Awards will
also take place on May 7 at the Pikes Peak Center
with each of our 23 sports having one chosen nomi-
nee
CMHS Youth Sports Sampling Camp is filling up
quickly in fact the 1st and 2nd age group is now offi-
cially full If yoursquore looking for a fun-filled well round-
ed camp for your kid(s) this summer come check us
out
DATE June 4 - June 15 Camp kickoff on June 1st
will be at Honnen Ice Arena
1st - 6th Graders 830am - 1145am
All Skill Levels - 40 kids per grade level
$125
For more information and registration please use the
following link httpcmhscmsd12orgyouthcamps
PLEASE NOTE Registration will close on Mon-
day April 30 and payment must be received no
later than Friday May 4th
Hard to believe we are winding down the year and
before you know it post season will be upon us We
are Indian Strong and excited about the prospect of
our athletic programs making state appearances For
the most up to date schedules for all of our Spring
Sports programs please visit Pikes Peak Athletic
Conference http
wwwpikespeakathleticconferenceorgg5-bin
clientcgiG5genie=618
For a specific sport level schedule go to advanced
view chose the sport gender level (V JV CSquad)
and choose ldquothis school yearrdquo which will give you ALL
scheduled contests through the end of this school
year
Thank you for the continued support to our student
athletes and we look forward to seeing you out enjoy-
ing the competitions Kris Kim and Margaret
P A G E 2 0 S M O K E S I G N A L S A P R 2 0 1 8
Varsity Spring SportsmdashApril
PLEASE NOTE The list of events should be used as a guide and is subject to change
P A G E 2 1 S M O K E S I G N A L S A P R 2 0 1 8
BOYS LACROSSE The Boys Varsity Lacrosse team had an amazing trip to San Diego over Spring Break They practiced at USD played 2 lacrosse games attended a college lacrosse game had beach time and the highlight was an INTENSE Navy SEAL training They returned bonded and ready to hit the season in full force There are two home games in April Wednesday April 11th 7PM vs Fountain Valley and Friday April 27th 7 PM vs rival Air Academy (where we will have food trucks and giveaways) If you come to only one game all season this the one to come to Varsity is 5-1 for season while JV and C squad are undefeated JV games are typically 2 hours before the Varsity games but always check the CMHS website to confirm Come out support the boys and watch some great lacrosse GO INDIANS
NIKE TENNIS CAMP Nike tennis camp returns to CMHS July 9-13 ages 7-18 Contact Dave Adams at dadamscmsd12org for more I nformation
S M O K E S I G N A L S A P R 2 0 1 8 P A G E 2 2
2016-2017 Bell Schedule
P A G E 2 3 S M O K E S I G N A L S A P R 2 0 1 8
Regular Schedule
0 Hour 640 - 730 1
st 735 - 825
2nd 830 - 920 3rd 925 - 1025 4th 1030 - 1120 5th 1125 - 1215 1ST LUNCH 5th 1220 - 110 2ND LUNCH 6th 115 - 205 7th 210 - 300 Dismissal
Championship35-Minute Assembly Schedule 45-Minute Assembly Schedule
0 Hour 640 - 730 Zero Hour 640-730 1st 735 - 820 1st Hour 735-820 2nd 825 - 910 2nd Hour 825-910 3rd 915 ndash 1000 3rd Hour 915-1000 Assembly 1005 ndash 1040 Assembly 1005 ndash 1050 4th 1045 - 1130 4th Hour 1055-1140 5th 1135 ndash 1225 1ST LUNCH 5A 1145-1230 1ST LUNCH 5th 1230 ndash 120 2nd LUNCH 5B 1235- 120 2nd LUNCH 6TH 125 ndash 210 6th Hour 125-210 7TH 215 ndash 300 7th Hour 215-300 Dismissal Dismissal
Delayed Start Schedule Under special circumstances such as inclement weather the Superintendent may determine it necessary to start school on a two hour delay This decision is generally made by 530 am
Local radio and television stations will make an authorized announcement that Cheyenne
Mountain Schools are on a two hour delay 0 Hour 900 - 935 1st 940 - 1015 2nd 1020 - 1055 3rd 1100 - 1140 4th 1145 - 1220
5th 1225 - 100 1ST LUNCH 5th 105 - 140 2ND LUNCH
6th 145 - 220 7th 225 - 300
Dismissal
P A G E 2 4 S M O K E S I G N A L S A P R 2 0 1 8
P A G E 2 5 S M O K E S I G N A L S A P R 2 0 1 8
P A G E 2 6 S M O K E S I G N A L S A P R 2 0 1 8
P A G E 1 0 S M O K E S I G N A L S A P R 2 0 1 8
THE WOMEN OF LOCKERBIE A poetic drama about the triumph of love over hate - performing
at Cheyenne Mountain High School April 12 13 at 7pm and April 14 at 2pm in the Black Box
theatre Seven years after the 1988 Pan Am flight explosion over Lockerbie Scotland due to a terrorist
bomb a mother Madeline Livingston (Stephanie Ngassa Blake) from New Jersey roams the hills of
Lockerbie looking for her sonrsquos remains Her husband (Josh Greene) cannot console her She meets the
women of Lockerbie led by Olive Allison (Jamie Galvan) and learns about their ldquoLaundry Projectrdquo
(Greek Chorus of Women played by Grace Mebust Dylan Cross Eliza Rocks Nevaeh Booker Maggie
Mulder Veronica Davis Nicky Lau Alexa Plante) Determined to convert an act of hatred into an act of
love the women are fighting the US Government to obtain the clothing of the victims found in the
planersquos wreckage with the hopes of washing them and returning them to the victimrsquos families George
Jones (Cameron Russell) is the representative from the U S charged with the task of dealing with the
women Hattie (Michelle DeMoss) a cleaning woman for Mr Jones office is secretly working with the
Laundry Project
All technical aspects are designed
and executed by CMHS
Technical Theatre students
Set Design Noah Linthicum
Light Design Hayley Chittum
Sound Design Evan Aguiar
Plane DesignCreation Sam Werner Josh
Greene Rachel Daguman
Video Design Ken Lester Clare Garski
Stage Managers Ethin Brady Clare Garski
Poster Design Niyah Meister
P A G E 1 1 S M O K E S I G N A L S A P R 2 0 1 8
All proceeds from the event go to support the Tradition of Excellence Foundation a 501(c)3 tax exempt or-ganization dedicated to supporting excellence in Cheyenne Mountain Schools in Academics Athletics and the Arts All dollars raised through the Foundation are given directly to the school district and are 100 tax deductible From iPads and a 3D printer to Musical Instruments and Robot Kits every school in the district receives support from the Foundation The Foundation typically awards close to $50000 annually A full listing of grants made last year can be found on the Foundation website httpswwwcmsdk12coustoef The theme for this yearrsquos event is lsquoDenim amp Diamondsrsquo noteworthy because the Broadmoor is celebrating its Centennial this year A diamond the symbol of a 100th year anniversary honors the rich historic relation-ship between the Broadmoor and Cheyenne Mountain Schools Come celebrate with appetizers entertain-ment and fabulous auction items Look for your invitation in the mail or go to httpswwwcmsdk12coustoef to purchase tickets online
Join STAH mdash Build Community
STAH is Students and Teachers Aiding Humanity the high schools community service club What is STAH
what do we do and why join Most of all volunteering is a great thing to do and helps our school and com-
munity Teaching students about community service will foster a life-long habit of giving back At CMHS
there are classes and clubs that require volunteer hours and community service is a great resume build-
er STAH helps out at school events and members can volunteer in the community at Humane Society
events Care amp Share Food Bank Springs Rescue Mission and Habitat for Humanitys ReStore Did you know
that you can earn a letter in community service Keep track of your volunteer hours during the summer and
the school year and then fill out a STAH hours recording sheet found in the library Anyone can join STAH at
any time Drop into a meeting theyre held every other Thursday at 705 am in the library computer lab Or
stop by the library and check the Info Board for upcoming events
S M O K E S I G N A L S F E B 2 0 1 8 P A G E 1 2
State Choral Events at CMHS
Thursday April 26 CMHS will host the 2018 CHSAA Show Choir Festival and on Friday April 27 the 2018 CHSAA Jazz amp A Cappella Festival The annual state events will feature performing groups from across Colora-do The public is invited and welcome to attend and watch groups perform dur-ing the day free of charge Groups start performing just before 800 am both days and the festival runs all day long Each year a professional group is contract-ed to serve both as adjudicators for the festival and they present a professional concert each evening This years guest group is Freedoms Boombox See more about Freedoms Boombox below Here are the performance times for the CMHS groups that are a part of the festi-vals On Thursday Dynamix Show Choir performs at 220 pm Metallics Jazz Choir sings Friday morning at 940 am and Crimson amp Slate perform Friday after-noon at 400 pm Each day the adjudication team will select the top CO groups who will give an en-core performance on the evening honor concert Thursday nights show will fea-ture the top CO show choirs followed by Freedoms Boombox The concert starts at 700 pm Friday nights concert will feature the top CO Jazz and A Cappella choirs followed by Freedoms Boombox The concert starts at 800 pm Tickets for the evening concerts are available for purchase during the day for $8 or are $10 at the door The house will open each night 30 minutes prior to show time Come out and watch some of our incredible Colorado students and come back for the evening concert to hear the incredible professionals
Crimson amp Slate
Dynamix Show Choir at fall retreat
Freedoms Boombox With a little beatboxing a missing vocal cord radio hits some classical vocal training and 3 microphones yoursquoll spend the first few songs trying to figure out who is doing what to bring pop music to life With just 3 voices Freedomrsquos Boombox is built with minimal size and maximum sound meet the new American vocal pop trio Freedomrsquos Boombox orchestrates an entire concert with just 3 voices After battling through reality TV viral videos and world tours Freedomrsquos Boombox sat in front of a camera and started singing their version of pop songs Now their high energy fun and contemporary shows use radio hits and a cappella to reach new crowds worldwide Their mission of reaching the corners of world through the voice has a second purposemdashthe guys have traveled the US and the world as cultural ambassadors for the State Department to teach music and develop hip hop beatbox and vo-cal music programs Itrsquos an ongoing mission to provide positive activity alternatives for youth and underserved artists Alfredo Christopher and Richard have become paragons of Americarsquos a cappella culture eventually joining forces after The SingOff in 2011 to form The Exchange with 2 friends Aaron and Jamal from the show After the group dissolved the 3 stayed together to continue pushing their own boundaries in a cappella
Freedomrsquos Bommbox
P A G E 1 3 S M O K E S I G N A L S A P R 2 0 1 8
CMHS Hosts Colorado Bandmasters Assocciation Band Festival March 8
The Symphonic Band and the Wind Ensemble both earned a 1 (Superior) rating Each band will compete at the State Concert Band Festival in Ft Collins April 16 amp 17
Lunchtime Download Stay the course Stamina is the key to success Only staying power can give you a legacy This happens through having a strong nervous
system Strengthen your nervous system and strengthen your personal power What will set you apart from all the
noise of the world (social media choices other peoplersquos agenda) will be your staying power This is prosperity True
prosperity is knowing you will have the staying power (stamina) to stay the course Clarity of mind clarity of vision and
stamina You may not know exactly where yoursquore going but you take the next step It takes stamina to be kind compas-
sionate to self and others You can do this through physiological esteem (physical movement) and by becoming vibra-
tionally fit (breath command mantra meditation) Jedi Mind Training continues every Thursday Join us in the Wres-
tling Gym for the first 20 minutes of each lunch hour
P A G E 1 4 S M O K E S I G N A L S A P R 2 0 1 8
Coming this springhellip April 16th KIVA (Junior-Senior Celebration) 7pm
at the Garden of the Gods Country Club Dress is cocktailbusiness casual attire
Dinner and entertainment among friends Tickets $35-available for purchase until 315pm on Thursday April 12th
18th Spring Talent Show (All Grades) 21st PROM (Junior-Senior Dance) 900pm at The Broadmoor Attire is semi-formal or formal
Tickets $45-available for purchase online through noon on Friday April 20th
To purchase tickets click on the link belowhellip
httpscmsd12revtraknet
We need your help After Prom is looking for donations AND volunteers to make this event a success Remember we keep hundreds of Cheyenne Mountain kids and their guests safe by-hosting a great After Prom event We need your help to keep up this decades old tradition Please see the links below to see how you can help Financial donations help pay for food and prizes httpssquareupcomstorecmhs-pto Volunteer via SignupGenius httpwwwsignupgeniuscomgo20F044AA5A82BAAF58-after1
P A G E 1 5 S M O K E S I G N A L S A P R 2 0 1 8
P A G E 1 6 S M O K E S I G N A L S A P R 2 0 1 8
Dear Parents of Graduating Seniors
SENIOR BREAKFAST is coming up This is an annual tradition
for graduating seniors sponsored by the PTO held after graduation rehearsal at school This year the breakfast will be on Friday morning May 25th and
will be the last event for our seniors on the Cheyenne Mountain High School campus Donations Needed Please We are excited to make this a fun and memorable
event for our Seniors But we need your help to supplement our budget to
purchase food for the breakfast Rather than ask you at this busy time of year to bake and cook we are asking you to contribute a suggested donation of $1000 (any amount is greatly appreciated) to help purchase food and drinks Please send your contributions by May 1st so that we can figure out our budget and complete the planning for the breakfast Please make checks
payable to CMHS PTO and mail to Julie Papa 2920 English Pt Colorado Springs 80906 or hand deliver cash or check to Julie Papa or Cathryn Lewis Class Photos Needed Please We will display our childrenrsquos kindergarten
class photos at the Senior Breakfast Please contact Julie Papa at juliepa-
pa926gmailcom or 719-649-5439 if you can lend us a kindergarten class photo from D-12 elementary schools to copy for display at the Senior Break-fast And Individual Photos If your child did not attend kindergarten at a D-12
school please mail a kindergarten individual photo with their name to Julie
Papa at the address listed above by May 1st Please send a copy of your photo as we may not be able to return the photo you send Thank you in advance for helping us make this last event a special and mem-orable one for our seniors Sincerely
Your Senior Class Representatives Cathryn Lewis and Julie Papa
P A G E 1 7 S M O K E S I G N A L S A P R 2 0 1 8
PTO Board Elections It is that time of year We are currently working on filling PTO Board positions for the next school year A
small amount of your time can make a big difference at our school Please consider volunteering
Below is a list of the PTO Board positions that are still open If you are interested in a position andor would
like to remain in the position you currently are in please contact me for more details
Carrie Trookman
natetrookmsncom
CMHS PTO Nominating Chair
PTO News
bull President Elect
bull Student Activity Directory bull Nominating Chair
bull After-Prom Chair
bull Craft Fair Chair bull District Art Show
Important Notice for Parents and Students We do our best to answer all incoming calls to the high school in a prompt and efficient manner You can do your part to ex-pedite calls by calling the appropriate number so that your call does not have to be transferred Please make note of the fo l-lowing numbers
We ask that you limit your calls to school business Please make arrangements with your student before school for rides appointments etc With an enrollment of close to 1400 students it is very time-consuming for us to be taking and delivering messages for individual students
Aquatics Center 227-7665 College Center 630-5031
Athletics 630-4115 Faculty Staff amp Admin 475-6110
Attendance (absences tarties
630-4110 Illnesses etc)
Guidance and Counseling 475-6155
Thank you for all the Box Tops you have sent in this year Keep clipping and ask neighbors friends and relatives to do the same Send them in to your stu-dentrsquos science teacher Letrsquos see if we can reach $500 by the end of the year
S M O K E S I G N A L S A P R 2 0 1 8 P A G E 1 8
PTO MEETING DATES
Our PTO 2017-18 meetings are open to eve-
ryone and are held from noon-1pm each
month in the CMHS ADMIN MAIN CONF ROOM
except where noted Please join us
Mark your calendars
bull Apr 4
PRINCIPAL COFFEES
We encourage everyone to attend the
Principals Coffees We meet in the CMHS
ADMIN MAIN CONF ROOM from 930-1030am
bull Apr 18
These informal gatherings allow parents to
meet with Mr Fortenberry and select staff to
ask questions and discuss issues
PTO News
bull May 2
AFTER PROM PLANNING
Meetings are held at 1000 am at BlackBear
coffee house We need a lot of people to plan this big event Wersquod love to have your
help and hope to see you there
bull Apr 11
SAAC MEETINGS
SAAC meetings are held from 1145 - 1245
once a month in the CMHS ADMIN MAIN
CONF ROOM These meetings are open to everyone Please join us
bull Apr 11
bull May 17
Both King Soopers and Safeway give us 5 back on ALL purchases using re-loadable gift cards to their stores You can use it for groceries prescriptions and still earn gas rewards It is super easy and a great way for us to earn money for the school This money goes to the PTO who then funds grants requested by the teachers for various equipment or programs for the classrooms Pre-load the card with any amount up to $500 and use it every time you buy groceries Then re-load it again And then again You can do it right at the check-out before they start ringing up your items or at the service desk
Thanks for your continued support of CMHS and keep on using your grocery cards
If you donrsquot have one I will get one to you Just email Jamie kratt - jlkrattcomcastnet They cost $5 and come pre-loaded with that amount Thanks in advance for your participation
Grocery Cards
P A G E 1 9 S M O K E S I G N A L S A P R 2 0 1 8
From the Athletic Office
CMHS Athletics
Happy Spring and what a beautiful welcome our
weather has been Hopeful we will continue to see
minimal inclimate weather affect our competitions
All nine of our programs are off to a great start on the
fields courts pool and golf course Baseball Boysrsquo
Lacrosse Girlsrsquo Lacrosse all won their home opener
and Girlsrsquo Soccer came away with an exciting tie
against Valor Christian Our Boysrsquo Lacrosse Team
spent a few days of their Spring Break in California
competing against some strong programs They
came away with a big win against St Augustine on
Saturday and an unfortunate loss Monday evening to
San Marcos They also had the opportunity one
morning to train with the Navy Seals what a great trip
and experience they had
April brings forth a few of our Spring Invites that we
always look forward to hosting Please join us as we
cheer on the Indians
Boysrsquo Swim April 13 - 14
Girlsrsquo Tennis April 20 - 21
Girlsrsquo Golf April 30
Friendly reminder ~ Student Activity and Booster
Passes are not accepted for admission to these
events
NCAA NLI Spring Signing will be held on Wednes-
day April 11 at 315pm in the CMHS Kiva Deadline
to notify the Athletic Office your NLI and desire to be
included in this event is April 4 Currently we have
ten student athletes signing to play their respective
sport at the next level
Time to mark you calendars for the District 12 Youth
Sports Week ldquoGOLDEN TICKETrdquo
(FREE Entry with Paid Adult)
Apr 24 Girlsrsquo Soccer vs Disc Canyon 600pm
Apr 25 Boysrsquo Swim vs Air Academy 400pm
Apr 26 Girlsrsquo Tennis vs Denver East 400pm
Baseball vs Air Academy 430pm
Apr 27 Girlsrsquo Lacrosse vs Palmer Ridge 500pm
Boysrsquo Lacrosse vs Air Academy 700pm
ATHLETIC ELIGIBILITY GRADE CHECKS continue
at 3 week intervals and will be Thursday April 5 and
Thursday April 26 Subsequently Eligibility begins
Monday April 9 and Monday April 30
Looking ahead our 2017 - 2018 CMHS Athletic Ban-
quet will be held on Monday May 21 at 630pm in the
Main Gym Student Athletes selected as Award Re-
cipients may expect an invitation to attend via email
by Monday May 7th Rotary Champion Awards will
also take place on May 7 at the Pikes Peak Center
with each of our 23 sports having one chosen nomi-
nee
CMHS Youth Sports Sampling Camp is filling up
quickly in fact the 1st and 2nd age group is now offi-
cially full If yoursquore looking for a fun-filled well round-
ed camp for your kid(s) this summer come check us
out
DATE June 4 - June 15 Camp kickoff on June 1st
will be at Honnen Ice Arena
1st - 6th Graders 830am - 1145am
All Skill Levels - 40 kids per grade level
$125
For more information and registration please use the
following link httpcmhscmsd12orgyouthcamps
PLEASE NOTE Registration will close on Mon-
day April 30 and payment must be received no
later than Friday May 4th
Hard to believe we are winding down the year and
before you know it post season will be upon us We
are Indian Strong and excited about the prospect of
our athletic programs making state appearances For
the most up to date schedules for all of our Spring
Sports programs please visit Pikes Peak Athletic
Conference http
wwwpikespeakathleticconferenceorgg5-bin
clientcgiG5genie=618
For a specific sport level schedule go to advanced
view chose the sport gender level (V JV CSquad)
and choose ldquothis school yearrdquo which will give you ALL
scheduled contests through the end of this school
year
Thank you for the continued support to our student
athletes and we look forward to seeing you out enjoy-
ing the competitions Kris Kim and Margaret
P A G E 2 0 S M O K E S I G N A L S A P R 2 0 1 8
Varsity Spring SportsmdashApril
PLEASE NOTE The list of events should be used as a guide and is subject to change
P A G E 2 1 S M O K E S I G N A L S A P R 2 0 1 8
BOYS LACROSSE The Boys Varsity Lacrosse team had an amazing trip to San Diego over Spring Break They practiced at USD played 2 lacrosse games attended a college lacrosse game had beach time and the highlight was an INTENSE Navy SEAL training They returned bonded and ready to hit the season in full force There are two home games in April Wednesday April 11th 7PM vs Fountain Valley and Friday April 27th 7 PM vs rival Air Academy (where we will have food trucks and giveaways) If you come to only one game all season this the one to come to Varsity is 5-1 for season while JV and C squad are undefeated JV games are typically 2 hours before the Varsity games but always check the CMHS website to confirm Come out support the boys and watch some great lacrosse GO INDIANS
NIKE TENNIS CAMP Nike tennis camp returns to CMHS July 9-13 ages 7-18 Contact Dave Adams at dadamscmsd12org for more I nformation
S M O K E S I G N A L S A P R 2 0 1 8 P A G E 2 2
2016-2017 Bell Schedule
P A G E 2 3 S M O K E S I G N A L S A P R 2 0 1 8
Regular Schedule
0 Hour 640 - 730 1
st 735 - 825
2nd 830 - 920 3rd 925 - 1025 4th 1030 - 1120 5th 1125 - 1215 1ST LUNCH 5th 1220 - 110 2ND LUNCH 6th 115 - 205 7th 210 - 300 Dismissal
Championship35-Minute Assembly Schedule 45-Minute Assembly Schedule
0 Hour 640 - 730 Zero Hour 640-730 1st 735 - 820 1st Hour 735-820 2nd 825 - 910 2nd Hour 825-910 3rd 915 ndash 1000 3rd Hour 915-1000 Assembly 1005 ndash 1040 Assembly 1005 ndash 1050 4th 1045 - 1130 4th Hour 1055-1140 5th 1135 ndash 1225 1ST LUNCH 5A 1145-1230 1ST LUNCH 5th 1230 ndash 120 2nd LUNCH 5B 1235- 120 2nd LUNCH 6TH 125 ndash 210 6th Hour 125-210 7TH 215 ndash 300 7th Hour 215-300 Dismissal Dismissal
Delayed Start Schedule Under special circumstances such as inclement weather the Superintendent may determine it necessary to start school on a two hour delay This decision is generally made by 530 am
Local radio and television stations will make an authorized announcement that Cheyenne
Mountain Schools are on a two hour delay 0 Hour 900 - 935 1st 940 - 1015 2nd 1020 - 1055 3rd 1100 - 1140 4th 1145 - 1220
5th 1225 - 100 1ST LUNCH 5th 105 - 140 2ND LUNCH
6th 145 - 220 7th 225 - 300
Dismissal
P A G E 2 4 S M O K E S I G N A L S A P R 2 0 1 8
P A G E 2 5 S M O K E S I G N A L S A P R 2 0 1 8
P A G E 2 6 S M O K E S I G N A L S A P R 2 0 1 8
P A G E 1 1 S M O K E S I G N A L S A P R 2 0 1 8
All proceeds from the event go to support the Tradition of Excellence Foundation a 501(c)3 tax exempt or-ganization dedicated to supporting excellence in Cheyenne Mountain Schools in Academics Athletics and the Arts All dollars raised through the Foundation are given directly to the school district and are 100 tax deductible From iPads and a 3D printer to Musical Instruments and Robot Kits every school in the district receives support from the Foundation The Foundation typically awards close to $50000 annually A full listing of grants made last year can be found on the Foundation website httpswwwcmsdk12coustoef The theme for this yearrsquos event is lsquoDenim amp Diamondsrsquo noteworthy because the Broadmoor is celebrating its Centennial this year A diamond the symbol of a 100th year anniversary honors the rich historic relation-ship between the Broadmoor and Cheyenne Mountain Schools Come celebrate with appetizers entertain-ment and fabulous auction items Look for your invitation in the mail or go to httpswwwcmsdk12coustoef to purchase tickets online
Join STAH mdash Build Community
STAH is Students and Teachers Aiding Humanity the high schools community service club What is STAH
what do we do and why join Most of all volunteering is a great thing to do and helps our school and com-
munity Teaching students about community service will foster a life-long habit of giving back At CMHS
there are classes and clubs that require volunteer hours and community service is a great resume build-
er STAH helps out at school events and members can volunteer in the community at Humane Society
events Care amp Share Food Bank Springs Rescue Mission and Habitat for Humanitys ReStore Did you know
that you can earn a letter in community service Keep track of your volunteer hours during the summer and
the school year and then fill out a STAH hours recording sheet found in the library Anyone can join STAH at
any time Drop into a meeting theyre held every other Thursday at 705 am in the library computer lab Or
stop by the library and check the Info Board for upcoming events
S M O K E S I G N A L S F E B 2 0 1 8 P A G E 1 2
State Choral Events at CMHS
Thursday April 26 CMHS will host the 2018 CHSAA Show Choir Festival and on Friday April 27 the 2018 CHSAA Jazz amp A Cappella Festival The annual state events will feature performing groups from across Colora-do The public is invited and welcome to attend and watch groups perform dur-ing the day free of charge Groups start performing just before 800 am both days and the festival runs all day long Each year a professional group is contract-ed to serve both as adjudicators for the festival and they present a professional concert each evening This years guest group is Freedoms Boombox See more about Freedoms Boombox below Here are the performance times for the CMHS groups that are a part of the festi-vals On Thursday Dynamix Show Choir performs at 220 pm Metallics Jazz Choir sings Friday morning at 940 am and Crimson amp Slate perform Friday after-noon at 400 pm Each day the adjudication team will select the top CO groups who will give an en-core performance on the evening honor concert Thursday nights show will fea-ture the top CO show choirs followed by Freedoms Boombox The concert starts at 700 pm Friday nights concert will feature the top CO Jazz and A Cappella choirs followed by Freedoms Boombox The concert starts at 800 pm Tickets for the evening concerts are available for purchase during the day for $8 or are $10 at the door The house will open each night 30 minutes prior to show time Come out and watch some of our incredible Colorado students and come back for the evening concert to hear the incredible professionals
Crimson amp Slate
Dynamix Show Choir at fall retreat
Freedoms Boombox With a little beatboxing a missing vocal cord radio hits some classical vocal training and 3 microphones yoursquoll spend the first few songs trying to figure out who is doing what to bring pop music to life With just 3 voices Freedomrsquos Boombox is built with minimal size and maximum sound meet the new American vocal pop trio Freedomrsquos Boombox orchestrates an entire concert with just 3 voices After battling through reality TV viral videos and world tours Freedomrsquos Boombox sat in front of a camera and started singing their version of pop songs Now their high energy fun and contemporary shows use radio hits and a cappella to reach new crowds worldwide Their mission of reaching the corners of world through the voice has a second purposemdashthe guys have traveled the US and the world as cultural ambassadors for the State Department to teach music and develop hip hop beatbox and vo-cal music programs Itrsquos an ongoing mission to provide positive activity alternatives for youth and underserved artists Alfredo Christopher and Richard have become paragons of Americarsquos a cappella culture eventually joining forces after The SingOff in 2011 to form The Exchange with 2 friends Aaron and Jamal from the show After the group dissolved the 3 stayed together to continue pushing their own boundaries in a cappella
Freedomrsquos Bommbox
P A G E 1 3 S M O K E S I G N A L S A P R 2 0 1 8
CMHS Hosts Colorado Bandmasters Assocciation Band Festival March 8
The Symphonic Band and the Wind Ensemble both earned a 1 (Superior) rating Each band will compete at the State Concert Band Festival in Ft Collins April 16 amp 17
Lunchtime Download Stay the course Stamina is the key to success Only staying power can give you a legacy This happens through having a strong nervous
system Strengthen your nervous system and strengthen your personal power What will set you apart from all the
noise of the world (social media choices other peoplersquos agenda) will be your staying power This is prosperity True
prosperity is knowing you will have the staying power (stamina) to stay the course Clarity of mind clarity of vision and
stamina You may not know exactly where yoursquore going but you take the next step It takes stamina to be kind compas-
sionate to self and others You can do this through physiological esteem (physical movement) and by becoming vibra-
tionally fit (breath command mantra meditation) Jedi Mind Training continues every Thursday Join us in the Wres-
tling Gym for the first 20 minutes of each lunch hour
P A G E 1 4 S M O K E S I G N A L S A P R 2 0 1 8
Coming this springhellip April 16th KIVA (Junior-Senior Celebration) 7pm
at the Garden of the Gods Country Club Dress is cocktailbusiness casual attire
Dinner and entertainment among friends Tickets $35-available for purchase until 315pm on Thursday April 12th
18th Spring Talent Show (All Grades) 21st PROM (Junior-Senior Dance) 900pm at The Broadmoor Attire is semi-formal or formal
Tickets $45-available for purchase online through noon on Friday April 20th
To purchase tickets click on the link belowhellip
httpscmsd12revtraknet
We need your help After Prom is looking for donations AND volunteers to make this event a success Remember we keep hundreds of Cheyenne Mountain kids and their guests safe by-hosting a great After Prom event We need your help to keep up this decades old tradition Please see the links below to see how you can help Financial donations help pay for food and prizes httpssquareupcomstorecmhs-pto Volunteer via SignupGenius httpwwwsignupgeniuscomgo20F044AA5A82BAAF58-after1
P A G E 1 5 S M O K E S I G N A L S A P R 2 0 1 8
P A G E 1 6 S M O K E S I G N A L S A P R 2 0 1 8
Dear Parents of Graduating Seniors
SENIOR BREAKFAST is coming up This is an annual tradition
for graduating seniors sponsored by the PTO held after graduation rehearsal at school This year the breakfast will be on Friday morning May 25th and
will be the last event for our seniors on the Cheyenne Mountain High School campus Donations Needed Please We are excited to make this a fun and memorable
event for our Seniors But we need your help to supplement our budget to
purchase food for the breakfast Rather than ask you at this busy time of year to bake and cook we are asking you to contribute a suggested donation of $1000 (any amount is greatly appreciated) to help purchase food and drinks Please send your contributions by May 1st so that we can figure out our budget and complete the planning for the breakfast Please make checks
payable to CMHS PTO and mail to Julie Papa 2920 English Pt Colorado Springs 80906 or hand deliver cash or check to Julie Papa or Cathryn Lewis Class Photos Needed Please We will display our childrenrsquos kindergarten
class photos at the Senior Breakfast Please contact Julie Papa at juliepa-
pa926gmailcom or 719-649-5439 if you can lend us a kindergarten class photo from D-12 elementary schools to copy for display at the Senior Break-fast And Individual Photos If your child did not attend kindergarten at a D-12
school please mail a kindergarten individual photo with their name to Julie
Papa at the address listed above by May 1st Please send a copy of your photo as we may not be able to return the photo you send Thank you in advance for helping us make this last event a special and mem-orable one for our seniors Sincerely
Your Senior Class Representatives Cathryn Lewis and Julie Papa
P A G E 1 7 S M O K E S I G N A L S A P R 2 0 1 8
PTO Board Elections It is that time of year We are currently working on filling PTO Board positions for the next school year A
small amount of your time can make a big difference at our school Please consider volunteering
Below is a list of the PTO Board positions that are still open If you are interested in a position andor would
like to remain in the position you currently are in please contact me for more details
Carrie Trookman
natetrookmsncom
CMHS PTO Nominating Chair
PTO News
bull President Elect
bull Student Activity Directory bull Nominating Chair
bull After-Prom Chair
bull Craft Fair Chair bull District Art Show
Important Notice for Parents and Students We do our best to answer all incoming calls to the high school in a prompt and efficient manner You can do your part to ex-pedite calls by calling the appropriate number so that your call does not have to be transferred Please make note of the fo l-lowing numbers
We ask that you limit your calls to school business Please make arrangements with your student before school for rides appointments etc With an enrollment of close to 1400 students it is very time-consuming for us to be taking and delivering messages for individual students
Aquatics Center 227-7665 College Center 630-5031
Athletics 630-4115 Faculty Staff amp Admin 475-6110
Attendance (absences tarties
630-4110 Illnesses etc)
Guidance and Counseling 475-6155
Thank you for all the Box Tops you have sent in this year Keep clipping and ask neighbors friends and relatives to do the same Send them in to your stu-dentrsquos science teacher Letrsquos see if we can reach $500 by the end of the year
S M O K E S I G N A L S A P R 2 0 1 8 P A G E 1 8
PTO MEETING DATES
Our PTO 2017-18 meetings are open to eve-
ryone and are held from noon-1pm each
month in the CMHS ADMIN MAIN CONF ROOM
except where noted Please join us
Mark your calendars
bull Apr 4
PRINCIPAL COFFEES
We encourage everyone to attend the
Principals Coffees We meet in the CMHS
ADMIN MAIN CONF ROOM from 930-1030am
bull Apr 18
These informal gatherings allow parents to
meet with Mr Fortenberry and select staff to
ask questions and discuss issues
PTO News
bull May 2
AFTER PROM PLANNING
Meetings are held at 1000 am at BlackBear
coffee house We need a lot of people to plan this big event Wersquod love to have your
help and hope to see you there
bull Apr 11
SAAC MEETINGS
SAAC meetings are held from 1145 - 1245
once a month in the CMHS ADMIN MAIN
CONF ROOM These meetings are open to everyone Please join us
bull Apr 11
bull May 17
Both King Soopers and Safeway give us 5 back on ALL purchases using re-loadable gift cards to their stores You can use it for groceries prescriptions and still earn gas rewards It is super easy and a great way for us to earn money for the school This money goes to the PTO who then funds grants requested by the teachers for various equipment or programs for the classrooms Pre-load the card with any amount up to $500 and use it every time you buy groceries Then re-load it again And then again You can do it right at the check-out before they start ringing up your items or at the service desk
Thanks for your continued support of CMHS and keep on using your grocery cards
If you donrsquot have one I will get one to you Just email Jamie kratt - jlkrattcomcastnet They cost $5 and come pre-loaded with that amount Thanks in advance for your participation
Grocery Cards
P A G E 1 9 S M O K E S I G N A L S A P R 2 0 1 8
From the Athletic Office
CMHS Athletics
Happy Spring and what a beautiful welcome our
weather has been Hopeful we will continue to see
minimal inclimate weather affect our competitions
All nine of our programs are off to a great start on the
fields courts pool and golf course Baseball Boysrsquo
Lacrosse Girlsrsquo Lacrosse all won their home opener
and Girlsrsquo Soccer came away with an exciting tie
against Valor Christian Our Boysrsquo Lacrosse Team
spent a few days of their Spring Break in California
competing against some strong programs They
came away with a big win against St Augustine on
Saturday and an unfortunate loss Monday evening to
San Marcos They also had the opportunity one
morning to train with the Navy Seals what a great trip
and experience they had
April brings forth a few of our Spring Invites that we
always look forward to hosting Please join us as we
cheer on the Indians
Boysrsquo Swim April 13 - 14
Girlsrsquo Tennis April 20 - 21
Girlsrsquo Golf April 30
Friendly reminder ~ Student Activity and Booster
Passes are not accepted for admission to these
events
NCAA NLI Spring Signing will be held on Wednes-
day April 11 at 315pm in the CMHS Kiva Deadline
to notify the Athletic Office your NLI and desire to be
included in this event is April 4 Currently we have
ten student athletes signing to play their respective
sport at the next level
Time to mark you calendars for the District 12 Youth
Sports Week ldquoGOLDEN TICKETrdquo
(FREE Entry with Paid Adult)
Apr 24 Girlsrsquo Soccer vs Disc Canyon 600pm
Apr 25 Boysrsquo Swim vs Air Academy 400pm
Apr 26 Girlsrsquo Tennis vs Denver East 400pm
Baseball vs Air Academy 430pm
Apr 27 Girlsrsquo Lacrosse vs Palmer Ridge 500pm
Boysrsquo Lacrosse vs Air Academy 700pm
ATHLETIC ELIGIBILITY GRADE CHECKS continue
at 3 week intervals and will be Thursday April 5 and
Thursday April 26 Subsequently Eligibility begins
Monday April 9 and Monday April 30
Looking ahead our 2017 - 2018 CMHS Athletic Ban-
quet will be held on Monday May 21 at 630pm in the
Main Gym Student Athletes selected as Award Re-
cipients may expect an invitation to attend via email
by Monday May 7th Rotary Champion Awards will
also take place on May 7 at the Pikes Peak Center
with each of our 23 sports having one chosen nomi-
nee
CMHS Youth Sports Sampling Camp is filling up
quickly in fact the 1st and 2nd age group is now offi-
cially full If yoursquore looking for a fun-filled well round-
ed camp for your kid(s) this summer come check us
out
DATE June 4 - June 15 Camp kickoff on June 1st
will be at Honnen Ice Arena
1st - 6th Graders 830am - 1145am
All Skill Levels - 40 kids per grade level
$125
For more information and registration please use the
following link httpcmhscmsd12orgyouthcamps
PLEASE NOTE Registration will close on Mon-
day April 30 and payment must be received no
later than Friday May 4th
Hard to believe we are winding down the year and
before you know it post season will be upon us We
are Indian Strong and excited about the prospect of
our athletic programs making state appearances For
the most up to date schedules for all of our Spring
Sports programs please visit Pikes Peak Athletic
Conference http
wwwpikespeakathleticconferenceorgg5-bin
clientcgiG5genie=618
For a specific sport level schedule go to advanced
view chose the sport gender level (V JV CSquad)
and choose ldquothis school yearrdquo which will give you ALL
scheduled contests through the end of this school
year
Thank you for the continued support to our student
athletes and we look forward to seeing you out enjoy-
ing the competitions Kris Kim and Margaret
P A G E 2 0 S M O K E S I G N A L S A P R 2 0 1 8
Varsity Spring SportsmdashApril
PLEASE NOTE The list of events should be used as a guide and is subject to change
P A G E 2 1 S M O K E S I G N A L S A P R 2 0 1 8
BOYS LACROSSE The Boys Varsity Lacrosse team had an amazing trip to San Diego over Spring Break They practiced at USD played 2 lacrosse games attended a college lacrosse game had beach time and the highlight was an INTENSE Navy SEAL training They returned bonded and ready to hit the season in full force There are two home games in April Wednesday April 11th 7PM vs Fountain Valley and Friday April 27th 7 PM vs rival Air Academy (where we will have food trucks and giveaways) If you come to only one game all season this the one to come to Varsity is 5-1 for season while JV and C squad are undefeated JV games are typically 2 hours before the Varsity games but always check the CMHS website to confirm Come out support the boys and watch some great lacrosse GO INDIANS
NIKE TENNIS CAMP Nike tennis camp returns to CMHS July 9-13 ages 7-18 Contact Dave Adams at dadamscmsd12org for more I nformation
S M O K E S I G N A L S A P R 2 0 1 8 P A G E 2 2
2016-2017 Bell Schedule
P A G E 2 3 S M O K E S I G N A L S A P R 2 0 1 8
Regular Schedule
0 Hour 640 - 730 1
st 735 - 825
2nd 830 - 920 3rd 925 - 1025 4th 1030 - 1120 5th 1125 - 1215 1ST LUNCH 5th 1220 - 110 2ND LUNCH 6th 115 - 205 7th 210 - 300 Dismissal
Championship35-Minute Assembly Schedule 45-Minute Assembly Schedule
0 Hour 640 - 730 Zero Hour 640-730 1st 735 - 820 1st Hour 735-820 2nd 825 - 910 2nd Hour 825-910 3rd 915 ndash 1000 3rd Hour 915-1000 Assembly 1005 ndash 1040 Assembly 1005 ndash 1050 4th 1045 - 1130 4th Hour 1055-1140 5th 1135 ndash 1225 1ST LUNCH 5A 1145-1230 1ST LUNCH 5th 1230 ndash 120 2nd LUNCH 5B 1235- 120 2nd LUNCH 6TH 125 ndash 210 6th Hour 125-210 7TH 215 ndash 300 7th Hour 215-300 Dismissal Dismissal
Delayed Start Schedule Under special circumstances such as inclement weather the Superintendent may determine it necessary to start school on a two hour delay This decision is generally made by 530 am
Local radio and television stations will make an authorized announcement that Cheyenne
Mountain Schools are on a two hour delay 0 Hour 900 - 935 1st 940 - 1015 2nd 1020 - 1055 3rd 1100 - 1140 4th 1145 - 1220
5th 1225 - 100 1ST LUNCH 5th 105 - 140 2ND LUNCH
6th 145 - 220 7th 225 - 300
Dismissal
P A G E 2 4 S M O K E S I G N A L S A P R 2 0 1 8
P A G E 2 5 S M O K E S I G N A L S A P R 2 0 1 8
P A G E 2 6 S M O K E S I G N A L S A P R 2 0 1 8
S M O K E S I G N A L S F E B 2 0 1 8 P A G E 1 2
State Choral Events at CMHS
Thursday April 26 CMHS will host the 2018 CHSAA Show Choir Festival and on Friday April 27 the 2018 CHSAA Jazz amp A Cappella Festival The annual state events will feature performing groups from across Colora-do The public is invited and welcome to attend and watch groups perform dur-ing the day free of charge Groups start performing just before 800 am both days and the festival runs all day long Each year a professional group is contract-ed to serve both as adjudicators for the festival and they present a professional concert each evening This years guest group is Freedoms Boombox See more about Freedoms Boombox below Here are the performance times for the CMHS groups that are a part of the festi-vals On Thursday Dynamix Show Choir performs at 220 pm Metallics Jazz Choir sings Friday morning at 940 am and Crimson amp Slate perform Friday after-noon at 400 pm Each day the adjudication team will select the top CO groups who will give an en-core performance on the evening honor concert Thursday nights show will fea-ture the top CO show choirs followed by Freedoms Boombox The concert starts at 700 pm Friday nights concert will feature the top CO Jazz and A Cappella choirs followed by Freedoms Boombox The concert starts at 800 pm Tickets for the evening concerts are available for purchase during the day for $8 or are $10 at the door The house will open each night 30 minutes prior to show time Come out and watch some of our incredible Colorado students and come back for the evening concert to hear the incredible professionals
Crimson amp Slate
Dynamix Show Choir at fall retreat
Freedoms Boombox With a little beatboxing a missing vocal cord radio hits some classical vocal training and 3 microphones yoursquoll spend the first few songs trying to figure out who is doing what to bring pop music to life With just 3 voices Freedomrsquos Boombox is built with minimal size and maximum sound meet the new American vocal pop trio Freedomrsquos Boombox orchestrates an entire concert with just 3 voices After battling through reality TV viral videos and world tours Freedomrsquos Boombox sat in front of a camera and started singing their version of pop songs Now their high energy fun and contemporary shows use radio hits and a cappella to reach new crowds worldwide Their mission of reaching the corners of world through the voice has a second purposemdashthe guys have traveled the US and the world as cultural ambassadors for the State Department to teach music and develop hip hop beatbox and vo-cal music programs Itrsquos an ongoing mission to provide positive activity alternatives for youth and underserved artists Alfredo Christopher and Richard have become paragons of Americarsquos a cappella culture eventually joining forces after The SingOff in 2011 to form The Exchange with 2 friends Aaron and Jamal from the show After the group dissolved the 3 stayed together to continue pushing their own boundaries in a cappella
Freedomrsquos Bommbox
P A G E 1 3 S M O K E S I G N A L S A P R 2 0 1 8
CMHS Hosts Colorado Bandmasters Assocciation Band Festival March 8
The Symphonic Band and the Wind Ensemble both earned a 1 (Superior) rating Each band will compete at the State Concert Band Festival in Ft Collins April 16 amp 17
Lunchtime Download Stay the course Stamina is the key to success Only staying power can give you a legacy This happens through having a strong nervous
system Strengthen your nervous system and strengthen your personal power What will set you apart from all the
noise of the world (social media choices other peoplersquos agenda) will be your staying power This is prosperity True
prosperity is knowing you will have the staying power (stamina) to stay the course Clarity of mind clarity of vision and
stamina You may not know exactly where yoursquore going but you take the next step It takes stamina to be kind compas-
sionate to self and others You can do this through physiological esteem (physical movement) and by becoming vibra-
tionally fit (breath command mantra meditation) Jedi Mind Training continues every Thursday Join us in the Wres-
tling Gym for the first 20 minutes of each lunch hour
P A G E 1 4 S M O K E S I G N A L S A P R 2 0 1 8
Coming this springhellip April 16th KIVA (Junior-Senior Celebration) 7pm
at the Garden of the Gods Country Club Dress is cocktailbusiness casual attire
Dinner and entertainment among friends Tickets $35-available for purchase until 315pm on Thursday April 12th
18th Spring Talent Show (All Grades) 21st PROM (Junior-Senior Dance) 900pm at The Broadmoor Attire is semi-formal or formal
Tickets $45-available for purchase online through noon on Friday April 20th
To purchase tickets click on the link belowhellip
httpscmsd12revtraknet
We need your help After Prom is looking for donations AND volunteers to make this event a success Remember we keep hundreds of Cheyenne Mountain kids and their guests safe by-hosting a great After Prom event We need your help to keep up this decades old tradition Please see the links below to see how you can help Financial donations help pay for food and prizes httpssquareupcomstorecmhs-pto Volunteer via SignupGenius httpwwwsignupgeniuscomgo20F044AA5A82BAAF58-after1
P A G E 1 5 S M O K E S I G N A L S A P R 2 0 1 8
P A G E 1 6 S M O K E S I G N A L S A P R 2 0 1 8
Dear Parents of Graduating Seniors
SENIOR BREAKFAST is coming up This is an annual tradition
for graduating seniors sponsored by the PTO held after graduation rehearsal at school This year the breakfast will be on Friday morning May 25th and
will be the last event for our seniors on the Cheyenne Mountain High School campus Donations Needed Please We are excited to make this a fun and memorable
event for our Seniors But we need your help to supplement our budget to
purchase food for the breakfast Rather than ask you at this busy time of year to bake and cook we are asking you to contribute a suggested donation of $1000 (any amount is greatly appreciated) to help purchase food and drinks Please send your contributions by May 1st so that we can figure out our budget and complete the planning for the breakfast Please make checks
payable to CMHS PTO and mail to Julie Papa 2920 English Pt Colorado Springs 80906 or hand deliver cash or check to Julie Papa or Cathryn Lewis Class Photos Needed Please We will display our childrenrsquos kindergarten
class photos at the Senior Breakfast Please contact Julie Papa at juliepa-
pa926gmailcom or 719-649-5439 if you can lend us a kindergarten class photo from D-12 elementary schools to copy for display at the Senior Break-fast And Individual Photos If your child did not attend kindergarten at a D-12
school please mail a kindergarten individual photo with their name to Julie
Papa at the address listed above by May 1st Please send a copy of your photo as we may not be able to return the photo you send Thank you in advance for helping us make this last event a special and mem-orable one for our seniors Sincerely
Your Senior Class Representatives Cathryn Lewis and Julie Papa
P A G E 1 7 S M O K E S I G N A L S A P R 2 0 1 8
PTO Board Elections It is that time of year We are currently working on filling PTO Board positions for the next school year A
small amount of your time can make a big difference at our school Please consider volunteering
Below is a list of the PTO Board positions that are still open If you are interested in a position andor would
like to remain in the position you currently are in please contact me for more details
Carrie Trookman
natetrookmsncom
CMHS PTO Nominating Chair
PTO News
bull President Elect
bull Student Activity Directory bull Nominating Chair
bull After-Prom Chair
bull Craft Fair Chair bull District Art Show
Important Notice for Parents and Students We do our best to answer all incoming calls to the high school in a prompt and efficient manner You can do your part to ex-pedite calls by calling the appropriate number so that your call does not have to be transferred Please make note of the fo l-lowing numbers
We ask that you limit your calls to school business Please make arrangements with your student before school for rides appointments etc With an enrollment of close to 1400 students it is very time-consuming for us to be taking and delivering messages for individual students
Aquatics Center 227-7665 College Center 630-5031
Athletics 630-4115 Faculty Staff amp Admin 475-6110
Attendance (absences tarties
630-4110 Illnesses etc)
Guidance and Counseling 475-6155
Thank you for all the Box Tops you have sent in this year Keep clipping and ask neighbors friends and relatives to do the same Send them in to your stu-dentrsquos science teacher Letrsquos see if we can reach $500 by the end of the year
S M O K E S I G N A L S A P R 2 0 1 8 P A G E 1 8
PTO MEETING DATES
Our PTO 2017-18 meetings are open to eve-
ryone and are held from noon-1pm each
month in the CMHS ADMIN MAIN CONF ROOM
except where noted Please join us
Mark your calendars
bull Apr 4
PRINCIPAL COFFEES
We encourage everyone to attend the
Principals Coffees We meet in the CMHS
ADMIN MAIN CONF ROOM from 930-1030am
bull Apr 18
These informal gatherings allow parents to
meet with Mr Fortenberry and select staff to
ask questions and discuss issues
PTO News
bull May 2
AFTER PROM PLANNING
Meetings are held at 1000 am at BlackBear
coffee house We need a lot of people to plan this big event Wersquod love to have your
help and hope to see you there
bull Apr 11
SAAC MEETINGS
SAAC meetings are held from 1145 - 1245
once a month in the CMHS ADMIN MAIN
CONF ROOM These meetings are open to everyone Please join us
bull Apr 11
bull May 17
Both King Soopers and Safeway give us 5 back on ALL purchases using re-loadable gift cards to their stores You can use it for groceries prescriptions and still earn gas rewards It is super easy and a great way for us to earn money for the school This money goes to the PTO who then funds grants requested by the teachers for various equipment or programs for the classrooms Pre-load the card with any amount up to $500 and use it every time you buy groceries Then re-load it again And then again You can do it right at the check-out before they start ringing up your items or at the service desk
Thanks for your continued support of CMHS and keep on using your grocery cards
If you donrsquot have one I will get one to you Just email Jamie kratt - jlkrattcomcastnet They cost $5 and come pre-loaded with that amount Thanks in advance for your participation
Grocery Cards
P A G E 1 9 S M O K E S I G N A L S A P R 2 0 1 8
From the Athletic Office
CMHS Athletics
Happy Spring and what a beautiful welcome our
weather has been Hopeful we will continue to see
minimal inclimate weather affect our competitions
All nine of our programs are off to a great start on the
fields courts pool and golf course Baseball Boysrsquo
Lacrosse Girlsrsquo Lacrosse all won their home opener
and Girlsrsquo Soccer came away with an exciting tie
against Valor Christian Our Boysrsquo Lacrosse Team
spent a few days of their Spring Break in California
competing against some strong programs They
came away with a big win against St Augustine on
Saturday and an unfortunate loss Monday evening to
San Marcos They also had the opportunity one
morning to train with the Navy Seals what a great trip
and experience they had
April brings forth a few of our Spring Invites that we
always look forward to hosting Please join us as we
cheer on the Indians
Boysrsquo Swim April 13 - 14
Girlsrsquo Tennis April 20 - 21
Girlsrsquo Golf April 30
Friendly reminder ~ Student Activity and Booster
Passes are not accepted for admission to these
events
NCAA NLI Spring Signing will be held on Wednes-
day April 11 at 315pm in the CMHS Kiva Deadline
to notify the Athletic Office your NLI and desire to be
included in this event is April 4 Currently we have
ten student athletes signing to play their respective
sport at the next level
Time to mark you calendars for the District 12 Youth
Sports Week ldquoGOLDEN TICKETrdquo
(FREE Entry with Paid Adult)
Apr 24 Girlsrsquo Soccer vs Disc Canyon 600pm
Apr 25 Boysrsquo Swim vs Air Academy 400pm
Apr 26 Girlsrsquo Tennis vs Denver East 400pm
Baseball vs Air Academy 430pm
Apr 27 Girlsrsquo Lacrosse vs Palmer Ridge 500pm
Boysrsquo Lacrosse vs Air Academy 700pm
ATHLETIC ELIGIBILITY GRADE CHECKS continue
at 3 week intervals and will be Thursday April 5 and
Thursday April 26 Subsequently Eligibility begins
Monday April 9 and Monday April 30
Looking ahead our 2017 - 2018 CMHS Athletic Ban-
quet will be held on Monday May 21 at 630pm in the
Main Gym Student Athletes selected as Award Re-
cipients may expect an invitation to attend via email
by Monday May 7th Rotary Champion Awards will
also take place on May 7 at the Pikes Peak Center
with each of our 23 sports having one chosen nomi-
nee
CMHS Youth Sports Sampling Camp is filling up
quickly in fact the 1st and 2nd age group is now offi-
cially full If yoursquore looking for a fun-filled well round-
ed camp for your kid(s) this summer come check us
out
DATE June 4 - June 15 Camp kickoff on June 1st
will be at Honnen Ice Arena
1st - 6th Graders 830am - 1145am
All Skill Levels - 40 kids per grade level
$125
For more information and registration please use the
following link httpcmhscmsd12orgyouthcamps
PLEASE NOTE Registration will close on Mon-
day April 30 and payment must be received no
later than Friday May 4th
Hard to believe we are winding down the year and
before you know it post season will be upon us We
are Indian Strong and excited about the prospect of
our athletic programs making state appearances For
the most up to date schedules for all of our Spring
Sports programs please visit Pikes Peak Athletic
Conference http
wwwpikespeakathleticconferenceorgg5-bin
clientcgiG5genie=618
For a specific sport level schedule go to advanced
view chose the sport gender level (V JV CSquad)
and choose ldquothis school yearrdquo which will give you ALL
scheduled contests through the end of this school
year
Thank you for the continued support to our student
athletes and we look forward to seeing you out enjoy-
ing the competitions Kris Kim and Margaret
P A G E 2 0 S M O K E S I G N A L S A P R 2 0 1 8
Varsity Spring SportsmdashApril
PLEASE NOTE The list of events should be used as a guide and is subject to change
P A G E 2 1 S M O K E S I G N A L S A P R 2 0 1 8
BOYS LACROSSE The Boys Varsity Lacrosse team had an amazing trip to San Diego over Spring Break They practiced at USD played 2 lacrosse games attended a college lacrosse game had beach time and the highlight was an INTENSE Navy SEAL training They returned bonded and ready to hit the season in full force There are two home games in April Wednesday April 11th 7PM vs Fountain Valley and Friday April 27th 7 PM vs rival Air Academy (where we will have food trucks and giveaways) If you come to only one game all season this the one to come to Varsity is 5-1 for season while JV and C squad are undefeated JV games are typically 2 hours before the Varsity games but always check the CMHS website to confirm Come out support the boys and watch some great lacrosse GO INDIANS
NIKE TENNIS CAMP Nike tennis camp returns to CMHS July 9-13 ages 7-18 Contact Dave Adams at dadamscmsd12org for more I nformation
S M O K E S I G N A L S A P R 2 0 1 8 P A G E 2 2
2016-2017 Bell Schedule
P A G E 2 3 S M O K E S I G N A L S A P R 2 0 1 8
Regular Schedule
0 Hour 640 - 730 1
st 735 - 825
2nd 830 - 920 3rd 925 - 1025 4th 1030 - 1120 5th 1125 - 1215 1ST LUNCH 5th 1220 - 110 2ND LUNCH 6th 115 - 205 7th 210 - 300 Dismissal
Championship35-Minute Assembly Schedule 45-Minute Assembly Schedule
0 Hour 640 - 730 Zero Hour 640-730 1st 735 - 820 1st Hour 735-820 2nd 825 - 910 2nd Hour 825-910 3rd 915 ndash 1000 3rd Hour 915-1000 Assembly 1005 ndash 1040 Assembly 1005 ndash 1050 4th 1045 - 1130 4th Hour 1055-1140 5th 1135 ndash 1225 1ST LUNCH 5A 1145-1230 1ST LUNCH 5th 1230 ndash 120 2nd LUNCH 5B 1235- 120 2nd LUNCH 6TH 125 ndash 210 6th Hour 125-210 7TH 215 ndash 300 7th Hour 215-300 Dismissal Dismissal
Delayed Start Schedule Under special circumstances such as inclement weather the Superintendent may determine it necessary to start school on a two hour delay This decision is generally made by 530 am
Local radio and television stations will make an authorized announcement that Cheyenne
Mountain Schools are on a two hour delay 0 Hour 900 - 935 1st 940 - 1015 2nd 1020 - 1055 3rd 1100 - 1140 4th 1145 - 1220
5th 1225 - 100 1ST LUNCH 5th 105 - 140 2ND LUNCH
6th 145 - 220 7th 225 - 300
Dismissal
P A G E 2 4 S M O K E S I G N A L S A P R 2 0 1 8
P A G E 2 5 S M O K E S I G N A L S A P R 2 0 1 8
P A G E 2 6 S M O K E S I G N A L S A P R 2 0 1 8
P A G E 1 3 S M O K E S I G N A L S A P R 2 0 1 8
CMHS Hosts Colorado Bandmasters Assocciation Band Festival March 8
The Symphonic Band and the Wind Ensemble both earned a 1 (Superior) rating Each band will compete at the State Concert Band Festival in Ft Collins April 16 amp 17
Lunchtime Download Stay the course Stamina is the key to success Only staying power can give you a legacy This happens through having a strong nervous
system Strengthen your nervous system and strengthen your personal power What will set you apart from all the
noise of the world (social media choices other peoplersquos agenda) will be your staying power This is prosperity True
prosperity is knowing you will have the staying power (stamina) to stay the course Clarity of mind clarity of vision and
stamina You may not know exactly where yoursquore going but you take the next step It takes stamina to be kind compas-
sionate to self and others You can do this through physiological esteem (physical movement) and by becoming vibra-
tionally fit (breath command mantra meditation) Jedi Mind Training continues every Thursday Join us in the Wres-
tling Gym for the first 20 minutes of each lunch hour
P A G E 1 4 S M O K E S I G N A L S A P R 2 0 1 8
Coming this springhellip April 16th KIVA (Junior-Senior Celebration) 7pm
at the Garden of the Gods Country Club Dress is cocktailbusiness casual attire
Dinner and entertainment among friends Tickets $35-available for purchase until 315pm on Thursday April 12th
18th Spring Talent Show (All Grades) 21st PROM (Junior-Senior Dance) 900pm at The Broadmoor Attire is semi-formal or formal
Tickets $45-available for purchase online through noon on Friday April 20th
To purchase tickets click on the link belowhellip
httpscmsd12revtraknet
We need your help After Prom is looking for donations AND volunteers to make this event a success Remember we keep hundreds of Cheyenne Mountain kids and their guests safe by-hosting a great After Prom event We need your help to keep up this decades old tradition Please see the links below to see how you can help Financial donations help pay for food and prizes httpssquareupcomstorecmhs-pto Volunteer via SignupGenius httpwwwsignupgeniuscomgo20F044AA5A82BAAF58-after1
P A G E 1 5 S M O K E S I G N A L S A P R 2 0 1 8
P A G E 1 6 S M O K E S I G N A L S A P R 2 0 1 8
Dear Parents of Graduating Seniors
SENIOR BREAKFAST is coming up This is an annual tradition
for graduating seniors sponsored by the PTO held after graduation rehearsal at school This year the breakfast will be on Friday morning May 25th and
will be the last event for our seniors on the Cheyenne Mountain High School campus Donations Needed Please We are excited to make this a fun and memorable
event for our Seniors But we need your help to supplement our budget to
purchase food for the breakfast Rather than ask you at this busy time of year to bake and cook we are asking you to contribute a suggested donation of $1000 (any amount is greatly appreciated) to help purchase food and drinks Please send your contributions by May 1st so that we can figure out our budget and complete the planning for the breakfast Please make checks
payable to CMHS PTO and mail to Julie Papa 2920 English Pt Colorado Springs 80906 or hand deliver cash or check to Julie Papa or Cathryn Lewis Class Photos Needed Please We will display our childrenrsquos kindergarten
class photos at the Senior Breakfast Please contact Julie Papa at juliepa-
pa926gmailcom or 719-649-5439 if you can lend us a kindergarten class photo from D-12 elementary schools to copy for display at the Senior Break-fast And Individual Photos If your child did not attend kindergarten at a D-12
school please mail a kindergarten individual photo with their name to Julie
Papa at the address listed above by May 1st Please send a copy of your photo as we may not be able to return the photo you send Thank you in advance for helping us make this last event a special and mem-orable one for our seniors Sincerely
Your Senior Class Representatives Cathryn Lewis and Julie Papa
P A G E 1 7 S M O K E S I G N A L S A P R 2 0 1 8
PTO Board Elections It is that time of year We are currently working on filling PTO Board positions for the next school year A
small amount of your time can make a big difference at our school Please consider volunteering
Below is a list of the PTO Board positions that are still open If you are interested in a position andor would
like to remain in the position you currently are in please contact me for more details
Carrie Trookman
natetrookmsncom
CMHS PTO Nominating Chair
PTO News
bull President Elect
bull Student Activity Directory bull Nominating Chair
bull After-Prom Chair
bull Craft Fair Chair bull District Art Show
Important Notice for Parents and Students We do our best to answer all incoming calls to the high school in a prompt and efficient manner You can do your part to ex-pedite calls by calling the appropriate number so that your call does not have to be transferred Please make note of the fo l-lowing numbers
We ask that you limit your calls to school business Please make arrangements with your student before school for rides appointments etc With an enrollment of close to 1400 students it is very time-consuming for us to be taking and delivering messages for individual students
Aquatics Center 227-7665 College Center 630-5031
Athletics 630-4115 Faculty Staff amp Admin 475-6110
Attendance (absences tarties
630-4110 Illnesses etc)
Guidance and Counseling 475-6155
Thank you for all the Box Tops you have sent in this year Keep clipping and ask neighbors friends and relatives to do the same Send them in to your stu-dentrsquos science teacher Letrsquos see if we can reach $500 by the end of the year
S M O K E S I G N A L S A P R 2 0 1 8 P A G E 1 8
PTO MEETING DATES
Our PTO 2017-18 meetings are open to eve-
ryone and are held from noon-1pm each
month in the CMHS ADMIN MAIN CONF ROOM
except where noted Please join us
Mark your calendars
bull Apr 4
PRINCIPAL COFFEES
We encourage everyone to attend the
Principals Coffees We meet in the CMHS
ADMIN MAIN CONF ROOM from 930-1030am
bull Apr 18
These informal gatherings allow parents to
meet with Mr Fortenberry and select staff to
ask questions and discuss issues
PTO News
bull May 2
AFTER PROM PLANNING
Meetings are held at 1000 am at BlackBear
coffee house We need a lot of people to plan this big event Wersquod love to have your
help and hope to see you there
bull Apr 11
SAAC MEETINGS
SAAC meetings are held from 1145 - 1245
once a month in the CMHS ADMIN MAIN
CONF ROOM These meetings are open to everyone Please join us
bull Apr 11
bull May 17
Both King Soopers and Safeway give us 5 back on ALL purchases using re-loadable gift cards to their stores You can use it for groceries prescriptions and still earn gas rewards It is super easy and a great way for us to earn money for the school This money goes to the PTO who then funds grants requested by the teachers for various equipment or programs for the classrooms Pre-load the card with any amount up to $500 and use it every time you buy groceries Then re-load it again And then again You can do it right at the check-out before they start ringing up your items or at the service desk
Thanks for your continued support of CMHS and keep on using your grocery cards
If you donrsquot have one I will get one to you Just email Jamie kratt - jlkrattcomcastnet They cost $5 and come pre-loaded with that amount Thanks in advance for your participation
Grocery Cards
P A G E 1 9 S M O K E S I G N A L S A P R 2 0 1 8
From the Athletic Office
CMHS Athletics
Happy Spring and what a beautiful welcome our
weather has been Hopeful we will continue to see
minimal inclimate weather affect our competitions
All nine of our programs are off to a great start on the
fields courts pool and golf course Baseball Boysrsquo
Lacrosse Girlsrsquo Lacrosse all won their home opener
and Girlsrsquo Soccer came away with an exciting tie
against Valor Christian Our Boysrsquo Lacrosse Team
spent a few days of their Spring Break in California
competing against some strong programs They
came away with a big win against St Augustine on
Saturday and an unfortunate loss Monday evening to
San Marcos They also had the opportunity one
morning to train with the Navy Seals what a great trip
and experience they had
April brings forth a few of our Spring Invites that we
always look forward to hosting Please join us as we
cheer on the Indians
Boysrsquo Swim April 13 - 14
Girlsrsquo Tennis April 20 - 21
Girlsrsquo Golf April 30
Friendly reminder ~ Student Activity and Booster
Passes are not accepted for admission to these
events
NCAA NLI Spring Signing will be held on Wednes-
day April 11 at 315pm in the CMHS Kiva Deadline
to notify the Athletic Office your NLI and desire to be
included in this event is April 4 Currently we have
ten student athletes signing to play their respective
sport at the next level
Time to mark you calendars for the District 12 Youth
Sports Week ldquoGOLDEN TICKETrdquo
(FREE Entry with Paid Adult)
Apr 24 Girlsrsquo Soccer vs Disc Canyon 600pm
Apr 25 Boysrsquo Swim vs Air Academy 400pm
Apr 26 Girlsrsquo Tennis vs Denver East 400pm
Baseball vs Air Academy 430pm
Apr 27 Girlsrsquo Lacrosse vs Palmer Ridge 500pm
Boysrsquo Lacrosse vs Air Academy 700pm
ATHLETIC ELIGIBILITY GRADE CHECKS continue
at 3 week intervals and will be Thursday April 5 and
Thursday April 26 Subsequently Eligibility begins
Monday April 9 and Monday April 30
Looking ahead our 2017 - 2018 CMHS Athletic Ban-
quet will be held on Monday May 21 at 630pm in the
Main Gym Student Athletes selected as Award Re-
cipients may expect an invitation to attend via email
by Monday May 7th Rotary Champion Awards will
also take place on May 7 at the Pikes Peak Center
with each of our 23 sports having one chosen nomi-
nee
CMHS Youth Sports Sampling Camp is filling up
quickly in fact the 1st and 2nd age group is now offi-
cially full If yoursquore looking for a fun-filled well round-
ed camp for your kid(s) this summer come check us
out
DATE June 4 - June 15 Camp kickoff on June 1st
will be at Honnen Ice Arena
1st - 6th Graders 830am - 1145am
All Skill Levels - 40 kids per grade level
$125
For more information and registration please use the
following link httpcmhscmsd12orgyouthcamps
PLEASE NOTE Registration will close on Mon-
day April 30 and payment must be received no
later than Friday May 4th
Hard to believe we are winding down the year and
before you know it post season will be upon us We
are Indian Strong and excited about the prospect of
our athletic programs making state appearances For
the most up to date schedules for all of our Spring
Sports programs please visit Pikes Peak Athletic
Conference http
wwwpikespeakathleticconferenceorgg5-bin
clientcgiG5genie=618
For a specific sport level schedule go to advanced
view chose the sport gender level (V JV CSquad)
and choose ldquothis school yearrdquo which will give you ALL
scheduled contests through the end of this school
year
Thank you for the continued support to our student
athletes and we look forward to seeing you out enjoy-
ing the competitions Kris Kim and Margaret
P A G E 2 0 S M O K E S I G N A L S A P R 2 0 1 8
Varsity Spring SportsmdashApril
PLEASE NOTE The list of events should be used as a guide and is subject to change
P A G E 2 1 S M O K E S I G N A L S A P R 2 0 1 8
BOYS LACROSSE The Boys Varsity Lacrosse team had an amazing trip to San Diego over Spring Break They practiced at USD played 2 lacrosse games attended a college lacrosse game had beach time and the highlight was an INTENSE Navy SEAL training They returned bonded and ready to hit the season in full force There are two home games in April Wednesday April 11th 7PM vs Fountain Valley and Friday April 27th 7 PM vs rival Air Academy (where we will have food trucks and giveaways) If you come to only one game all season this the one to come to Varsity is 5-1 for season while JV and C squad are undefeated JV games are typically 2 hours before the Varsity games but always check the CMHS website to confirm Come out support the boys and watch some great lacrosse GO INDIANS
NIKE TENNIS CAMP Nike tennis camp returns to CMHS July 9-13 ages 7-18 Contact Dave Adams at dadamscmsd12org for more I nformation
S M O K E S I G N A L S A P R 2 0 1 8 P A G E 2 2
2016-2017 Bell Schedule
P A G E 2 3 S M O K E S I G N A L S A P R 2 0 1 8
Regular Schedule
0 Hour 640 - 730 1
st 735 - 825
2nd 830 - 920 3rd 925 - 1025 4th 1030 - 1120 5th 1125 - 1215 1ST LUNCH 5th 1220 - 110 2ND LUNCH 6th 115 - 205 7th 210 - 300 Dismissal
Championship35-Minute Assembly Schedule 45-Minute Assembly Schedule
0 Hour 640 - 730 Zero Hour 640-730 1st 735 - 820 1st Hour 735-820 2nd 825 - 910 2nd Hour 825-910 3rd 915 ndash 1000 3rd Hour 915-1000 Assembly 1005 ndash 1040 Assembly 1005 ndash 1050 4th 1045 - 1130 4th Hour 1055-1140 5th 1135 ndash 1225 1ST LUNCH 5A 1145-1230 1ST LUNCH 5th 1230 ndash 120 2nd LUNCH 5B 1235- 120 2nd LUNCH 6TH 125 ndash 210 6th Hour 125-210 7TH 215 ndash 300 7th Hour 215-300 Dismissal Dismissal
Delayed Start Schedule Under special circumstances such as inclement weather the Superintendent may determine it necessary to start school on a two hour delay This decision is generally made by 530 am
Local radio and television stations will make an authorized announcement that Cheyenne
Mountain Schools are on a two hour delay 0 Hour 900 - 935 1st 940 - 1015 2nd 1020 - 1055 3rd 1100 - 1140 4th 1145 - 1220
5th 1225 - 100 1ST LUNCH 5th 105 - 140 2ND LUNCH
6th 145 - 220 7th 225 - 300
Dismissal
P A G E 2 4 S M O K E S I G N A L S A P R 2 0 1 8
P A G E 2 5 S M O K E S I G N A L S A P R 2 0 1 8
P A G E 2 6 S M O K E S I G N A L S A P R 2 0 1 8
P A G E 1 4 S M O K E S I G N A L S A P R 2 0 1 8
Coming this springhellip April 16th KIVA (Junior-Senior Celebration) 7pm
at the Garden of the Gods Country Club Dress is cocktailbusiness casual attire
Dinner and entertainment among friends Tickets $35-available for purchase until 315pm on Thursday April 12th
18th Spring Talent Show (All Grades) 21st PROM (Junior-Senior Dance) 900pm at The Broadmoor Attire is semi-formal or formal
Tickets $45-available for purchase online through noon on Friday April 20th
To purchase tickets click on the link belowhellip
httpscmsd12revtraknet
We need your help After Prom is looking for donations AND volunteers to make this event a success Remember we keep hundreds of Cheyenne Mountain kids and their guests safe by-hosting a great After Prom event We need your help to keep up this decades old tradition Please see the links below to see how you can help Financial donations help pay for food and prizes httpssquareupcomstorecmhs-pto Volunteer via SignupGenius httpwwwsignupgeniuscomgo20F044AA5A82BAAF58-after1
P A G E 1 5 S M O K E S I G N A L S A P R 2 0 1 8
P A G E 1 6 S M O K E S I G N A L S A P R 2 0 1 8
Dear Parents of Graduating Seniors
SENIOR BREAKFAST is coming up This is an annual tradition
for graduating seniors sponsored by the PTO held after graduation rehearsal at school This year the breakfast will be on Friday morning May 25th and
will be the last event for our seniors on the Cheyenne Mountain High School campus Donations Needed Please We are excited to make this a fun and memorable
event for our Seniors But we need your help to supplement our budget to
purchase food for the breakfast Rather than ask you at this busy time of year to bake and cook we are asking you to contribute a suggested donation of $1000 (any amount is greatly appreciated) to help purchase food and drinks Please send your contributions by May 1st so that we can figure out our budget and complete the planning for the breakfast Please make checks
payable to CMHS PTO and mail to Julie Papa 2920 English Pt Colorado Springs 80906 or hand deliver cash or check to Julie Papa or Cathryn Lewis Class Photos Needed Please We will display our childrenrsquos kindergarten
class photos at the Senior Breakfast Please contact Julie Papa at juliepa-
pa926gmailcom or 719-649-5439 if you can lend us a kindergarten class photo from D-12 elementary schools to copy for display at the Senior Break-fast And Individual Photos If your child did not attend kindergarten at a D-12
school please mail a kindergarten individual photo with their name to Julie
Papa at the address listed above by May 1st Please send a copy of your photo as we may not be able to return the photo you send Thank you in advance for helping us make this last event a special and mem-orable one for our seniors Sincerely
Your Senior Class Representatives Cathryn Lewis and Julie Papa
P A G E 1 7 S M O K E S I G N A L S A P R 2 0 1 8
PTO Board Elections It is that time of year We are currently working on filling PTO Board positions for the next school year A
small amount of your time can make a big difference at our school Please consider volunteering
Below is a list of the PTO Board positions that are still open If you are interested in a position andor would
like to remain in the position you currently are in please contact me for more details
Carrie Trookman
natetrookmsncom
CMHS PTO Nominating Chair
PTO News
bull President Elect
bull Student Activity Directory bull Nominating Chair
bull After-Prom Chair
bull Craft Fair Chair bull District Art Show
Important Notice for Parents and Students We do our best to answer all incoming calls to the high school in a prompt and efficient manner You can do your part to ex-pedite calls by calling the appropriate number so that your call does not have to be transferred Please make note of the fo l-lowing numbers
We ask that you limit your calls to school business Please make arrangements with your student before school for rides appointments etc With an enrollment of close to 1400 students it is very time-consuming for us to be taking and delivering messages for individual students
Aquatics Center 227-7665 College Center 630-5031
Athletics 630-4115 Faculty Staff amp Admin 475-6110
Attendance (absences tarties
630-4110 Illnesses etc)
Guidance and Counseling 475-6155
Thank you for all the Box Tops you have sent in this year Keep clipping and ask neighbors friends and relatives to do the same Send them in to your stu-dentrsquos science teacher Letrsquos see if we can reach $500 by the end of the year
S M O K E S I G N A L S A P R 2 0 1 8 P A G E 1 8
PTO MEETING DATES
Our PTO 2017-18 meetings are open to eve-
ryone and are held from noon-1pm each
month in the CMHS ADMIN MAIN CONF ROOM
except where noted Please join us
Mark your calendars
bull Apr 4
PRINCIPAL COFFEES
We encourage everyone to attend the
Principals Coffees We meet in the CMHS
ADMIN MAIN CONF ROOM from 930-1030am
bull Apr 18
These informal gatherings allow parents to
meet with Mr Fortenberry and select staff to
ask questions and discuss issues
PTO News
bull May 2
AFTER PROM PLANNING
Meetings are held at 1000 am at BlackBear
coffee house We need a lot of people to plan this big event Wersquod love to have your
help and hope to see you there
bull Apr 11
SAAC MEETINGS
SAAC meetings are held from 1145 - 1245
once a month in the CMHS ADMIN MAIN
CONF ROOM These meetings are open to everyone Please join us
bull Apr 11
bull May 17
Both King Soopers and Safeway give us 5 back on ALL purchases using re-loadable gift cards to their stores You can use it for groceries prescriptions and still earn gas rewards It is super easy and a great way for us to earn money for the school This money goes to the PTO who then funds grants requested by the teachers for various equipment or programs for the classrooms Pre-load the card with any amount up to $500 and use it every time you buy groceries Then re-load it again And then again You can do it right at the check-out before they start ringing up your items or at the service desk
Thanks for your continued support of CMHS and keep on using your grocery cards
If you donrsquot have one I will get one to you Just email Jamie kratt - jlkrattcomcastnet They cost $5 and come pre-loaded with that amount Thanks in advance for your participation
Grocery Cards
P A G E 1 9 S M O K E S I G N A L S A P R 2 0 1 8
From the Athletic Office
CMHS Athletics
Happy Spring and what a beautiful welcome our
weather has been Hopeful we will continue to see
minimal inclimate weather affect our competitions
All nine of our programs are off to a great start on the
fields courts pool and golf course Baseball Boysrsquo
Lacrosse Girlsrsquo Lacrosse all won their home opener
and Girlsrsquo Soccer came away with an exciting tie
against Valor Christian Our Boysrsquo Lacrosse Team
spent a few days of their Spring Break in California
competing against some strong programs They
came away with a big win against St Augustine on
Saturday and an unfortunate loss Monday evening to
San Marcos They also had the opportunity one
morning to train with the Navy Seals what a great trip
and experience they had
April brings forth a few of our Spring Invites that we
always look forward to hosting Please join us as we
cheer on the Indians
Boysrsquo Swim April 13 - 14
Girlsrsquo Tennis April 20 - 21
Girlsrsquo Golf April 30
Friendly reminder ~ Student Activity and Booster
Passes are not accepted for admission to these
events
NCAA NLI Spring Signing will be held on Wednes-
day April 11 at 315pm in the CMHS Kiva Deadline
to notify the Athletic Office your NLI and desire to be
included in this event is April 4 Currently we have
ten student athletes signing to play their respective
sport at the next level
Time to mark you calendars for the District 12 Youth
Sports Week ldquoGOLDEN TICKETrdquo
(FREE Entry with Paid Adult)
Apr 24 Girlsrsquo Soccer vs Disc Canyon 600pm
Apr 25 Boysrsquo Swim vs Air Academy 400pm
Apr 26 Girlsrsquo Tennis vs Denver East 400pm
Baseball vs Air Academy 430pm
Apr 27 Girlsrsquo Lacrosse vs Palmer Ridge 500pm
Boysrsquo Lacrosse vs Air Academy 700pm
ATHLETIC ELIGIBILITY GRADE CHECKS continue
at 3 week intervals and will be Thursday April 5 and
Thursday April 26 Subsequently Eligibility begins
Monday April 9 and Monday April 30
Looking ahead our 2017 - 2018 CMHS Athletic Ban-
quet will be held on Monday May 21 at 630pm in the
Main Gym Student Athletes selected as Award Re-
cipients may expect an invitation to attend via email
by Monday May 7th Rotary Champion Awards will
also take place on May 7 at the Pikes Peak Center
with each of our 23 sports having one chosen nomi-
nee
CMHS Youth Sports Sampling Camp is filling up
quickly in fact the 1st and 2nd age group is now offi-
cially full If yoursquore looking for a fun-filled well round-
ed camp for your kid(s) this summer come check us
out
DATE June 4 - June 15 Camp kickoff on June 1st
will be at Honnen Ice Arena
1st - 6th Graders 830am - 1145am
All Skill Levels - 40 kids per grade level
$125
For more information and registration please use the
following link httpcmhscmsd12orgyouthcamps
PLEASE NOTE Registration will close on Mon-
day April 30 and payment must be received no
later than Friday May 4th
Hard to believe we are winding down the year and
before you know it post season will be upon us We
are Indian Strong and excited about the prospect of
our athletic programs making state appearances For
the most up to date schedules for all of our Spring
Sports programs please visit Pikes Peak Athletic
Conference http
wwwpikespeakathleticconferenceorgg5-bin
clientcgiG5genie=618
For a specific sport level schedule go to advanced
view chose the sport gender level (V JV CSquad)
and choose ldquothis school yearrdquo which will give you ALL
scheduled contests through the end of this school
year
Thank you for the continued support to our student
athletes and we look forward to seeing you out enjoy-
ing the competitions Kris Kim and Margaret
P A G E 2 0 S M O K E S I G N A L S A P R 2 0 1 8
Varsity Spring SportsmdashApril
PLEASE NOTE The list of events should be used as a guide and is subject to change
P A G E 2 1 S M O K E S I G N A L S A P R 2 0 1 8
BOYS LACROSSE The Boys Varsity Lacrosse team had an amazing trip to San Diego over Spring Break They practiced at USD played 2 lacrosse games attended a college lacrosse game had beach time and the highlight was an INTENSE Navy SEAL training They returned bonded and ready to hit the season in full force There are two home games in April Wednesday April 11th 7PM vs Fountain Valley and Friday April 27th 7 PM vs rival Air Academy (where we will have food trucks and giveaways) If you come to only one game all season this the one to come to Varsity is 5-1 for season while JV and C squad are undefeated JV games are typically 2 hours before the Varsity games but always check the CMHS website to confirm Come out support the boys and watch some great lacrosse GO INDIANS
NIKE TENNIS CAMP Nike tennis camp returns to CMHS July 9-13 ages 7-18 Contact Dave Adams at dadamscmsd12org for more I nformation
S M O K E S I G N A L S A P R 2 0 1 8 P A G E 2 2
2016-2017 Bell Schedule
P A G E 2 3 S M O K E S I G N A L S A P R 2 0 1 8
Regular Schedule
0 Hour 640 - 730 1
st 735 - 825
2nd 830 - 920 3rd 925 - 1025 4th 1030 - 1120 5th 1125 - 1215 1ST LUNCH 5th 1220 - 110 2ND LUNCH 6th 115 - 205 7th 210 - 300 Dismissal
Championship35-Minute Assembly Schedule 45-Minute Assembly Schedule
0 Hour 640 - 730 Zero Hour 640-730 1st 735 - 820 1st Hour 735-820 2nd 825 - 910 2nd Hour 825-910 3rd 915 ndash 1000 3rd Hour 915-1000 Assembly 1005 ndash 1040 Assembly 1005 ndash 1050 4th 1045 - 1130 4th Hour 1055-1140 5th 1135 ndash 1225 1ST LUNCH 5A 1145-1230 1ST LUNCH 5th 1230 ndash 120 2nd LUNCH 5B 1235- 120 2nd LUNCH 6TH 125 ndash 210 6th Hour 125-210 7TH 215 ndash 300 7th Hour 215-300 Dismissal Dismissal
Delayed Start Schedule Under special circumstances such as inclement weather the Superintendent may determine it necessary to start school on a two hour delay This decision is generally made by 530 am
Local radio and television stations will make an authorized announcement that Cheyenne
Mountain Schools are on a two hour delay 0 Hour 900 - 935 1st 940 - 1015 2nd 1020 - 1055 3rd 1100 - 1140 4th 1145 - 1220
5th 1225 - 100 1ST LUNCH 5th 105 - 140 2ND LUNCH
6th 145 - 220 7th 225 - 300
Dismissal
P A G E 2 4 S M O K E S I G N A L S A P R 2 0 1 8
P A G E 2 5 S M O K E S I G N A L S A P R 2 0 1 8
P A G E 2 6 S M O K E S I G N A L S A P R 2 0 1 8
We need your help After Prom is looking for donations AND volunteers to make this event a success Remember we keep hundreds of Cheyenne Mountain kids and their guests safe by-hosting a great After Prom event We need your help to keep up this decades old tradition Please see the links below to see how you can help Financial donations help pay for food and prizes httpssquareupcomstorecmhs-pto Volunteer via SignupGenius httpwwwsignupgeniuscomgo20F044AA5A82BAAF58-after1
P A G E 1 5 S M O K E S I G N A L S A P R 2 0 1 8
P A G E 1 6 S M O K E S I G N A L S A P R 2 0 1 8
Dear Parents of Graduating Seniors
SENIOR BREAKFAST is coming up This is an annual tradition
for graduating seniors sponsored by the PTO held after graduation rehearsal at school This year the breakfast will be on Friday morning May 25th and
will be the last event for our seniors on the Cheyenne Mountain High School campus Donations Needed Please We are excited to make this a fun and memorable
event for our Seniors But we need your help to supplement our budget to
purchase food for the breakfast Rather than ask you at this busy time of year to bake and cook we are asking you to contribute a suggested donation of $1000 (any amount is greatly appreciated) to help purchase food and drinks Please send your contributions by May 1st so that we can figure out our budget and complete the planning for the breakfast Please make checks
payable to CMHS PTO and mail to Julie Papa 2920 English Pt Colorado Springs 80906 or hand deliver cash or check to Julie Papa or Cathryn Lewis Class Photos Needed Please We will display our childrenrsquos kindergarten
class photos at the Senior Breakfast Please contact Julie Papa at juliepa-
pa926gmailcom or 719-649-5439 if you can lend us a kindergarten class photo from D-12 elementary schools to copy for display at the Senior Break-fast And Individual Photos If your child did not attend kindergarten at a D-12
school please mail a kindergarten individual photo with their name to Julie
Papa at the address listed above by May 1st Please send a copy of your photo as we may not be able to return the photo you send Thank you in advance for helping us make this last event a special and mem-orable one for our seniors Sincerely
Your Senior Class Representatives Cathryn Lewis and Julie Papa
P A G E 1 7 S M O K E S I G N A L S A P R 2 0 1 8
PTO Board Elections It is that time of year We are currently working on filling PTO Board positions for the next school year A
small amount of your time can make a big difference at our school Please consider volunteering
Below is a list of the PTO Board positions that are still open If you are interested in a position andor would
like to remain in the position you currently are in please contact me for more details
Carrie Trookman
natetrookmsncom
CMHS PTO Nominating Chair
PTO News
bull President Elect
bull Student Activity Directory bull Nominating Chair
bull After-Prom Chair
bull Craft Fair Chair bull District Art Show
Important Notice for Parents and Students We do our best to answer all incoming calls to the high school in a prompt and efficient manner You can do your part to ex-pedite calls by calling the appropriate number so that your call does not have to be transferred Please make note of the fo l-lowing numbers
We ask that you limit your calls to school business Please make arrangements with your student before school for rides appointments etc With an enrollment of close to 1400 students it is very time-consuming for us to be taking and delivering messages for individual students
Aquatics Center 227-7665 College Center 630-5031
Athletics 630-4115 Faculty Staff amp Admin 475-6110
Attendance (absences tarties
630-4110 Illnesses etc)
Guidance and Counseling 475-6155
Thank you for all the Box Tops you have sent in this year Keep clipping and ask neighbors friends and relatives to do the same Send them in to your stu-dentrsquos science teacher Letrsquos see if we can reach $500 by the end of the year
S M O K E S I G N A L S A P R 2 0 1 8 P A G E 1 8
PTO MEETING DATES
Our PTO 2017-18 meetings are open to eve-
ryone and are held from noon-1pm each
month in the CMHS ADMIN MAIN CONF ROOM
except where noted Please join us
Mark your calendars
bull Apr 4
PRINCIPAL COFFEES
We encourage everyone to attend the
Principals Coffees We meet in the CMHS
ADMIN MAIN CONF ROOM from 930-1030am
bull Apr 18
These informal gatherings allow parents to
meet with Mr Fortenberry and select staff to
ask questions and discuss issues
PTO News
bull May 2
AFTER PROM PLANNING
Meetings are held at 1000 am at BlackBear
coffee house We need a lot of people to plan this big event Wersquod love to have your
help and hope to see you there
bull Apr 11
SAAC MEETINGS
SAAC meetings are held from 1145 - 1245
once a month in the CMHS ADMIN MAIN
CONF ROOM These meetings are open to everyone Please join us
bull Apr 11
bull May 17
Both King Soopers and Safeway give us 5 back on ALL purchases using re-loadable gift cards to their stores You can use it for groceries prescriptions and still earn gas rewards It is super easy and a great way for us to earn money for the school This money goes to the PTO who then funds grants requested by the teachers for various equipment or programs for the classrooms Pre-load the card with any amount up to $500 and use it every time you buy groceries Then re-load it again And then again You can do it right at the check-out before they start ringing up your items or at the service desk
Thanks for your continued support of CMHS and keep on using your grocery cards
If you donrsquot have one I will get one to you Just email Jamie kratt - jlkrattcomcastnet They cost $5 and come pre-loaded with that amount Thanks in advance for your participation
Grocery Cards
P A G E 1 9 S M O K E S I G N A L S A P R 2 0 1 8
From the Athletic Office
CMHS Athletics
Happy Spring and what a beautiful welcome our
weather has been Hopeful we will continue to see
minimal inclimate weather affect our competitions
All nine of our programs are off to a great start on the
fields courts pool and golf course Baseball Boysrsquo
Lacrosse Girlsrsquo Lacrosse all won their home opener
and Girlsrsquo Soccer came away with an exciting tie
against Valor Christian Our Boysrsquo Lacrosse Team
spent a few days of their Spring Break in California
competing against some strong programs They
came away with a big win against St Augustine on
Saturday and an unfortunate loss Monday evening to
San Marcos They also had the opportunity one
morning to train with the Navy Seals what a great trip
and experience they had
April brings forth a few of our Spring Invites that we
always look forward to hosting Please join us as we
cheer on the Indians
Boysrsquo Swim April 13 - 14
Girlsrsquo Tennis April 20 - 21
Girlsrsquo Golf April 30
Friendly reminder ~ Student Activity and Booster
Passes are not accepted for admission to these
events
NCAA NLI Spring Signing will be held on Wednes-
day April 11 at 315pm in the CMHS Kiva Deadline
to notify the Athletic Office your NLI and desire to be
included in this event is April 4 Currently we have
ten student athletes signing to play their respective
sport at the next level
Time to mark you calendars for the District 12 Youth
Sports Week ldquoGOLDEN TICKETrdquo
(FREE Entry with Paid Adult)
Apr 24 Girlsrsquo Soccer vs Disc Canyon 600pm
Apr 25 Boysrsquo Swim vs Air Academy 400pm
Apr 26 Girlsrsquo Tennis vs Denver East 400pm
Baseball vs Air Academy 430pm
Apr 27 Girlsrsquo Lacrosse vs Palmer Ridge 500pm
Boysrsquo Lacrosse vs Air Academy 700pm
ATHLETIC ELIGIBILITY GRADE CHECKS continue
at 3 week intervals and will be Thursday April 5 and
Thursday April 26 Subsequently Eligibility begins
Monday April 9 and Monday April 30
Looking ahead our 2017 - 2018 CMHS Athletic Ban-
quet will be held on Monday May 21 at 630pm in the
Main Gym Student Athletes selected as Award Re-
cipients may expect an invitation to attend via email
by Monday May 7th Rotary Champion Awards will
also take place on May 7 at the Pikes Peak Center
with each of our 23 sports having one chosen nomi-
nee
CMHS Youth Sports Sampling Camp is filling up
quickly in fact the 1st and 2nd age group is now offi-
cially full If yoursquore looking for a fun-filled well round-
ed camp for your kid(s) this summer come check us
out
DATE June 4 - June 15 Camp kickoff on June 1st
will be at Honnen Ice Arena
1st - 6th Graders 830am - 1145am
All Skill Levels - 40 kids per grade level
$125
For more information and registration please use the
following link httpcmhscmsd12orgyouthcamps
PLEASE NOTE Registration will close on Mon-
day April 30 and payment must be received no
later than Friday May 4th
Hard to believe we are winding down the year and
before you know it post season will be upon us We
are Indian Strong and excited about the prospect of
our athletic programs making state appearances For
the most up to date schedules for all of our Spring
Sports programs please visit Pikes Peak Athletic
Conference http
wwwpikespeakathleticconferenceorgg5-bin
clientcgiG5genie=618
For a specific sport level schedule go to advanced
view chose the sport gender level (V JV CSquad)
and choose ldquothis school yearrdquo which will give you ALL
scheduled contests through the end of this school
year
Thank you for the continued support to our student
athletes and we look forward to seeing you out enjoy-
ing the competitions Kris Kim and Margaret
P A G E 2 0 S M O K E S I G N A L S A P R 2 0 1 8
Varsity Spring SportsmdashApril
PLEASE NOTE The list of events should be used as a guide and is subject to change
P A G E 2 1 S M O K E S I G N A L S A P R 2 0 1 8
BOYS LACROSSE The Boys Varsity Lacrosse team had an amazing trip to San Diego over Spring Break They practiced at USD played 2 lacrosse games attended a college lacrosse game had beach time and the highlight was an INTENSE Navy SEAL training They returned bonded and ready to hit the season in full force There are two home games in April Wednesday April 11th 7PM vs Fountain Valley and Friday April 27th 7 PM vs rival Air Academy (where we will have food trucks and giveaways) If you come to only one game all season this the one to come to Varsity is 5-1 for season while JV and C squad are undefeated JV games are typically 2 hours before the Varsity games but always check the CMHS website to confirm Come out support the boys and watch some great lacrosse GO INDIANS
NIKE TENNIS CAMP Nike tennis camp returns to CMHS July 9-13 ages 7-18 Contact Dave Adams at dadamscmsd12org for more I nformation
S M O K E S I G N A L S A P R 2 0 1 8 P A G E 2 2
2016-2017 Bell Schedule
P A G E 2 3 S M O K E S I G N A L S A P R 2 0 1 8
Regular Schedule
0 Hour 640 - 730 1
st 735 - 825
2nd 830 - 920 3rd 925 - 1025 4th 1030 - 1120 5th 1125 - 1215 1ST LUNCH 5th 1220 - 110 2ND LUNCH 6th 115 - 205 7th 210 - 300 Dismissal
Championship35-Minute Assembly Schedule 45-Minute Assembly Schedule
0 Hour 640 - 730 Zero Hour 640-730 1st 735 - 820 1st Hour 735-820 2nd 825 - 910 2nd Hour 825-910 3rd 915 ndash 1000 3rd Hour 915-1000 Assembly 1005 ndash 1040 Assembly 1005 ndash 1050 4th 1045 - 1130 4th Hour 1055-1140 5th 1135 ndash 1225 1ST LUNCH 5A 1145-1230 1ST LUNCH 5th 1230 ndash 120 2nd LUNCH 5B 1235- 120 2nd LUNCH 6TH 125 ndash 210 6th Hour 125-210 7TH 215 ndash 300 7th Hour 215-300 Dismissal Dismissal
Delayed Start Schedule Under special circumstances such as inclement weather the Superintendent may determine it necessary to start school on a two hour delay This decision is generally made by 530 am
Local radio and television stations will make an authorized announcement that Cheyenne
Mountain Schools are on a two hour delay 0 Hour 900 - 935 1st 940 - 1015 2nd 1020 - 1055 3rd 1100 - 1140 4th 1145 - 1220
5th 1225 - 100 1ST LUNCH 5th 105 - 140 2ND LUNCH
6th 145 - 220 7th 225 - 300
Dismissal
P A G E 2 4 S M O K E S I G N A L S A P R 2 0 1 8
P A G E 2 5 S M O K E S I G N A L S A P R 2 0 1 8
P A G E 2 6 S M O K E S I G N A L S A P R 2 0 1 8
P A G E 1 6 S M O K E S I G N A L S A P R 2 0 1 8
Dear Parents of Graduating Seniors
SENIOR BREAKFAST is coming up This is an annual tradition
for graduating seniors sponsored by the PTO held after graduation rehearsal at school This year the breakfast will be on Friday morning May 25th and
will be the last event for our seniors on the Cheyenne Mountain High School campus Donations Needed Please We are excited to make this a fun and memorable
event for our Seniors But we need your help to supplement our budget to
purchase food for the breakfast Rather than ask you at this busy time of year to bake and cook we are asking you to contribute a suggested donation of $1000 (any amount is greatly appreciated) to help purchase food and drinks Please send your contributions by May 1st so that we can figure out our budget and complete the planning for the breakfast Please make checks
payable to CMHS PTO and mail to Julie Papa 2920 English Pt Colorado Springs 80906 or hand deliver cash or check to Julie Papa or Cathryn Lewis Class Photos Needed Please We will display our childrenrsquos kindergarten
class photos at the Senior Breakfast Please contact Julie Papa at juliepa-
pa926gmailcom or 719-649-5439 if you can lend us a kindergarten class photo from D-12 elementary schools to copy for display at the Senior Break-fast And Individual Photos If your child did not attend kindergarten at a D-12
school please mail a kindergarten individual photo with their name to Julie
Papa at the address listed above by May 1st Please send a copy of your photo as we may not be able to return the photo you send Thank you in advance for helping us make this last event a special and mem-orable one for our seniors Sincerely
Your Senior Class Representatives Cathryn Lewis and Julie Papa
P A G E 1 7 S M O K E S I G N A L S A P R 2 0 1 8
PTO Board Elections It is that time of year We are currently working on filling PTO Board positions for the next school year A
small amount of your time can make a big difference at our school Please consider volunteering
Below is a list of the PTO Board positions that are still open If you are interested in a position andor would
like to remain in the position you currently are in please contact me for more details
Carrie Trookman
natetrookmsncom
CMHS PTO Nominating Chair
PTO News
bull President Elect
bull Student Activity Directory bull Nominating Chair
bull After-Prom Chair
bull Craft Fair Chair bull District Art Show
Important Notice for Parents and Students We do our best to answer all incoming calls to the high school in a prompt and efficient manner You can do your part to ex-pedite calls by calling the appropriate number so that your call does not have to be transferred Please make note of the fo l-lowing numbers
We ask that you limit your calls to school business Please make arrangements with your student before school for rides appointments etc With an enrollment of close to 1400 students it is very time-consuming for us to be taking and delivering messages for individual students
Aquatics Center 227-7665 College Center 630-5031
Athletics 630-4115 Faculty Staff amp Admin 475-6110
Attendance (absences tarties
630-4110 Illnesses etc)
Guidance and Counseling 475-6155
Thank you for all the Box Tops you have sent in this year Keep clipping and ask neighbors friends and relatives to do the same Send them in to your stu-dentrsquos science teacher Letrsquos see if we can reach $500 by the end of the year
S M O K E S I G N A L S A P R 2 0 1 8 P A G E 1 8
PTO MEETING DATES
Our PTO 2017-18 meetings are open to eve-
ryone and are held from noon-1pm each
month in the CMHS ADMIN MAIN CONF ROOM
except where noted Please join us
Mark your calendars
bull Apr 4
PRINCIPAL COFFEES
We encourage everyone to attend the
Principals Coffees We meet in the CMHS
ADMIN MAIN CONF ROOM from 930-1030am
bull Apr 18
These informal gatherings allow parents to
meet with Mr Fortenberry and select staff to
ask questions and discuss issues
PTO News
bull May 2
AFTER PROM PLANNING
Meetings are held at 1000 am at BlackBear
coffee house We need a lot of people to plan this big event Wersquod love to have your
help and hope to see you there
bull Apr 11
SAAC MEETINGS
SAAC meetings are held from 1145 - 1245
once a month in the CMHS ADMIN MAIN
CONF ROOM These meetings are open to everyone Please join us
bull Apr 11
bull May 17
Both King Soopers and Safeway give us 5 back on ALL purchases using re-loadable gift cards to their stores You can use it for groceries prescriptions and still earn gas rewards It is super easy and a great way for us to earn money for the school This money goes to the PTO who then funds grants requested by the teachers for various equipment or programs for the classrooms Pre-load the card with any amount up to $500 and use it every time you buy groceries Then re-load it again And then again You can do it right at the check-out before they start ringing up your items or at the service desk
Thanks for your continued support of CMHS and keep on using your grocery cards
If you donrsquot have one I will get one to you Just email Jamie kratt - jlkrattcomcastnet They cost $5 and come pre-loaded with that amount Thanks in advance for your participation
Grocery Cards
P A G E 1 9 S M O K E S I G N A L S A P R 2 0 1 8
From the Athletic Office
CMHS Athletics
Happy Spring and what a beautiful welcome our
weather has been Hopeful we will continue to see
minimal inclimate weather affect our competitions
All nine of our programs are off to a great start on the
fields courts pool and golf course Baseball Boysrsquo
Lacrosse Girlsrsquo Lacrosse all won their home opener
and Girlsrsquo Soccer came away with an exciting tie
against Valor Christian Our Boysrsquo Lacrosse Team
spent a few days of their Spring Break in California
competing against some strong programs They
came away with a big win against St Augustine on
Saturday and an unfortunate loss Monday evening to
San Marcos They also had the opportunity one
morning to train with the Navy Seals what a great trip
and experience they had
April brings forth a few of our Spring Invites that we
always look forward to hosting Please join us as we
cheer on the Indians
Boysrsquo Swim April 13 - 14
Girlsrsquo Tennis April 20 - 21
Girlsrsquo Golf April 30
Friendly reminder ~ Student Activity and Booster
Passes are not accepted for admission to these
events
NCAA NLI Spring Signing will be held on Wednes-
day April 11 at 315pm in the CMHS Kiva Deadline
to notify the Athletic Office your NLI and desire to be
included in this event is April 4 Currently we have
ten student athletes signing to play their respective
sport at the next level
Time to mark you calendars for the District 12 Youth
Sports Week ldquoGOLDEN TICKETrdquo
(FREE Entry with Paid Adult)
Apr 24 Girlsrsquo Soccer vs Disc Canyon 600pm
Apr 25 Boysrsquo Swim vs Air Academy 400pm
Apr 26 Girlsrsquo Tennis vs Denver East 400pm
Baseball vs Air Academy 430pm
Apr 27 Girlsrsquo Lacrosse vs Palmer Ridge 500pm
Boysrsquo Lacrosse vs Air Academy 700pm
ATHLETIC ELIGIBILITY GRADE CHECKS continue
at 3 week intervals and will be Thursday April 5 and
Thursday April 26 Subsequently Eligibility begins
Monday April 9 and Monday April 30
Looking ahead our 2017 - 2018 CMHS Athletic Ban-
quet will be held on Monday May 21 at 630pm in the
Main Gym Student Athletes selected as Award Re-
cipients may expect an invitation to attend via email
by Monday May 7th Rotary Champion Awards will
also take place on May 7 at the Pikes Peak Center
with each of our 23 sports having one chosen nomi-
nee
CMHS Youth Sports Sampling Camp is filling up
quickly in fact the 1st and 2nd age group is now offi-
cially full If yoursquore looking for a fun-filled well round-
ed camp for your kid(s) this summer come check us
out
DATE June 4 - June 15 Camp kickoff on June 1st
will be at Honnen Ice Arena
1st - 6th Graders 830am - 1145am
All Skill Levels - 40 kids per grade level
$125
For more information and registration please use the
following link httpcmhscmsd12orgyouthcamps
PLEASE NOTE Registration will close on Mon-
day April 30 and payment must be received no
later than Friday May 4th
Hard to believe we are winding down the year and
before you know it post season will be upon us We
are Indian Strong and excited about the prospect of
our athletic programs making state appearances For
the most up to date schedules for all of our Spring
Sports programs please visit Pikes Peak Athletic
Conference http
wwwpikespeakathleticconferenceorgg5-bin
clientcgiG5genie=618
For a specific sport level schedule go to advanced
view chose the sport gender level (V JV CSquad)
and choose ldquothis school yearrdquo which will give you ALL
scheduled contests through the end of this school
year
Thank you for the continued support to our student
athletes and we look forward to seeing you out enjoy-
ing the competitions Kris Kim and Margaret
P A G E 2 0 S M O K E S I G N A L S A P R 2 0 1 8
Varsity Spring SportsmdashApril
PLEASE NOTE The list of events should be used as a guide and is subject to change
P A G E 2 1 S M O K E S I G N A L S A P R 2 0 1 8
BOYS LACROSSE The Boys Varsity Lacrosse team had an amazing trip to San Diego over Spring Break They practiced at USD played 2 lacrosse games attended a college lacrosse game had beach time and the highlight was an INTENSE Navy SEAL training They returned bonded and ready to hit the season in full force There are two home games in April Wednesday April 11th 7PM vs Fountain Valley and Friday April 27th 7 PM vs rival Air Academy (where we will have food trucks and giveaways) If you come to only one game all season this the one to come to Varsity is 5-1 for season while JV and C squad are undefeated JV games are typically 2 hours before the Varsity games but always check the CMHS website to confirm Come out support the boys and watch some great lacrosse GO INDIANS
NIKE TENNIS CAMP Nike tennis camp returns to CMHS July 9-13 ages 7-18 Contact Dave Adams at dadamscmsd12org for more I nformation
S M O K E S I G N A L S A P R 2 0 1 8 P A G E 2 2
2016-2017 Bell Schedule
P A G E 2 3 S M O K E S I G N A L S A P R 2 0 1 8
Regular Schedule
0 Hour 640 - 730 1
st 735 - 825
2nd 830 - 920 3rd 925 - 1025 4th 1030 - 1120 5th 1125 - 1215 1ST LUNCH 5th 1220 - 110 2ND LUNCH 6th 115 - 205 7th 210 - 300 Dismissal
Championship35-Minute Assembly Schedule 45-Minute Assembly Schedule
0 Hour 640 - 730 Zero Hour 640-730 1st 735 - 820 1st Hour 735-820 2nd 825 - 910 2nd Hour 825-910 3rd 915 ndash 1000 3rd Hour 915-1000 Assembly 1005 ndash 1040 Assembly 1005 ndash 1050 4th 1045 - 1130 4th Hour 1055-1140 5th 1135 ndash 1225 1ST LUNCH 5A 1145-1230 1ST LUNCH 5th 1230 ndash 120 2nd LUNCH 5B 1235- 120 2nd LUNCH 6TH 125 ndash 210 6th Hour 125-210 7TH 215 ndash 300 7th Hour 215-300 Dismissal Dismissal
Delayed Start Schedule Under special circumstances such as inclement weather the Superintendent may determine it necessary to start school on a two hour delay This decision is generally made by 530 am
Local radio and television stations will make an authorized announcement that Cheyenne
Mountain Schools are on a two hour delay 0 Hour 900 - 935 1st 940 - 1015 2nd 1020 - 1055 3rd 1100 - 1140 4th 1145 - 1220
5th 1225 - 100 1ST LUNCH 5th 105 - 140 2ND LUNCH
6th 145 - 220 7th 225 - 300
Dismissal
P A G E 2 4 S M O K E S I G N A L S A P R 2 0 1 8
P A G E 2 5 S M O K E S I G N A L S A P R 2 0 1 8
P A G E 2 6 S M O K E S I G N A L S A P R 2 0 1 8
P A G E 1 7 S M O K E S I G N A L S A P R 2 0 1 8
PTO Board Elections It is that time of year We are currently working on filling PTO Board positions for the next school year A
small amount of your time can make a big difference at our school Please consider volunteering
Below is a list of the PTO Board positions that are still open If you are interested in a position andor would
like to remain in the position you currently are in please contact me for more details
Carrie Trookman
natetrookmsncom
CMHS PTO Nominating Chair
PTO News
bull President Elect
bull Student Activity Directory bull Nominating Chair
bull After-Prom Chair
bull Craft Fair Chair bull District Art Show
Important Notice for Parents and Students We do our best to answer all incoming calls to the high school in a prompt and efficient manner You can do your part to ex-pedite calls by calling the appropriate number so that your call does not have to be transferred Please make note of the fo l-lowing numbers
We ask that you limit your calls to school business Please make arrangements with your student before school for rides appointments etc With an enrollment of close to 1400 students it is very time-consuming for us to be taking and delivering messages for individual students
Aquatics Center 227-7665 College Center 630-5031
Athletics 630-4115 Faculty Staff amp Admin 475-6110
Attendance (absences tarties
630-4110 Illnesses etc)
Guidance and Counseling 475-6155
Thank you for all the Box Tops you have sent in this year Keep clipping and ask neighbors friends and relatives to do the same Send them in to your stu-dentrsquos science teacher Letrsquos see if we can reach $500 by the end of the year
S M O K E S I G N A L S A P R 2 0 1 8 P A G E 1 8
PTO MEETING DATES
Our PTO 2017-18 meetings are open to eve-
ryone and are held from noon-1pm each
month in the CMHS ADMIN MAIN CONF ROOM
except where noted Please join us
Mark your calendars
bull Apr 4
PRINCIPAL COFFEES
We encourage everyone to attend the
Principals Coffees We meet in the CMHS
ADMIN MAIN CONF ROOM from 930-1030am
bull Apr 18
These informal gatherings allow parents to
meet with Mr Fortenberry and select staff to
ask questions and discuss issues
PTO News
bull May 2
AFTER PROM PLANNING
Meetings are held at 1000 am at BlackBear
coffee house We need a lot of people to plan this big event Wersquod love to have your
help and hope to see you there
bull Apr 11
SAAC MEETINGS
SAAC meetings are held from 1145 - 1245
once a month in the CMHS ADMIN MAIN
CONF ROOM These meetings are open to everyone Please join us
bull Apr 11
bull May 17
Both King Soopers and Safeway give us 5 back on ALL purchases using re-loadable gift cards to their stores You can use it for groceries prescriptions and still earn gas rewards It is super easy and a great way for us to earn money for the school This money goes to the PTO who then funds grants requested by the teachers for various equipment or programs for the classrooms Pre-load the card with any amount up to $500 and use it every time you buy groceries Then re-load it again And then again You can do it right at the check-out before they start ringing up your items or at the service desk
Thanks for your continued support of CMHS and keep on using your grocery cards
If you donrsquot have one I will get one to you Just email Jamie kratt - jlkrattcomcastnet They cost $5 and come pre-loaded with that amount Thanks in advance for your participation
Grocery Cards
P A G E 1 9 S M O K E S I G N A L S A P R 2 0 1 8
From the Athletic Office
CMHS Athletics
Happy Spring and what a beautiful welcome our
weather has been Hopeful we will continue to see
minimal inclimate weather affect our competitions
All nine of our programs are off to a great start on the
fields courts pool and golf course Baseball Boysrsquo
Lacrosse Girlsrsquo Lacrosse all won their home opener
and Girlsrsquo Soccer came away with an exciting tie
against Valor Christian Our Boysrsquo Lacrosse Team
spent a few days of their Spring Break in California
competing against some strong programs They
came away with a big win against St Augustine on
Saturday and an unfortunate loss Monday evening to
San Marcos They also had the opportunity one
morning to train with the Navy Seals what a great trip
and experience they had
April brings forth a few of our Spring Invites that we
always look forward to hosting Please join us as we
cheer on the Indians
Boysrsquo Swim April 13 - 14
Girlsrsquo Tennis April 20 - 21
Girlsrsquo Golf April 30
Friendly reminder ~ Student Activity and Booster
Passes are not accepted for admission to these
events
NCAA NLI Spring Signing will be held on Wednes-
day April 11 at 315pm in the CMHS Kiva Deadline
to notify the Athletic Office your NLI and desire to be
included in this event is April 4 Currently we have
ten student athletes signing to play their respective
sport at the next level
Time to mark you calendars for the District 12 Youth
Sports Week ldquoGOLDEN TICKETrdquo
(FREE Entry with Paid Adult)
Apr 24 Girlsrsquo Soccer vs Disc Canyon 600pm
Apr 25 Boysrsquo Swim vs Air Academy 400pm
Apr 26 Girlsrsquo Tennis vs Denver East 400pm
Baseball vs Air Academy 430pm
Apr 27 Girlsrsquo Lacrosse vs Palmer Ridge 500pm
Boysrsquo Lacrosse vs Air Academy 700pm
ATHLETIC ELIGIBILITY GRADE CHECKS continue
at 3 week intervals and will be Thursday April 5 and
Thursday April 26 Subsequently Eligibility begins
Monday April 9 and Monday April 30
Looking ahead our 2017 - 2018 CMHS Athletic Ban-
quet will be held on Monday May 21 at 630pm in the
Main Gym Student Athletes selected as Award Re-
cipients may expect an invitation to attend via email
by Monday May 7th Rotary Champion Awards will
also take place on May 7 at the Pikes Peak Center
with each of our 23 sports having one chosen nomi-
nee
CMHS Youth Sports Sampling Camp is filling up
quickly in fact the 1st and 2nd age group is now offi-
cially full If yoursquore looking for a fun-filled well round-
ed camp for your kid(s) this summer come check us
out
DATE June 4 - June 15 Camp kickoff on June 1st
will be at Honnen Ice Arena
1st - 6th Graders 830am - 1145am
All Skill Levels - 40 kids per grade level
$125
For more information and registration please use the
following link httpcmhscmsd12orgyouthcamps
PLEASE NOTE Registration will close on Mon-
day April 30 and payment must be received no
later than Friday May 4th
Hard to believe we are winding down the year and
before you know it post season will be upon us We
are Indian Strong and excited about the prospect of
our athletic programs making state appearances For
the most up to date schedules for all of our Spring
Sports programs please visit Pikes Peak Athletic
Conference http
wwwpikespeakathleticconferenceorgg5-bin
clientcgiG5genie=618
For a specific sport level schedule go to advanced
view chose the sport gender level (V JV CSquad)
and choose ldquothis school yearrdquo which will give you ALL
scheduled contests through the end of this school
year
Thank you for the continued support to our student
athletes and we look forward to seeing you out enjoy-
ing the competitions Kris Kim and Margaret
P A G E 2 0 S M O K E S I G N A L S A P R 2 0 1 8
Varsity Spring SportsmdashApril
PLEASE NOTE The list of events should be used as a guide and is subject to change
P A G E 2 1 S M O K E S I G N A L S A P R 2 0 1 8
BOYS LACROSSE The Boys Varsity Lacrosse team had an amazing trip to San Diego over Spring Break They practiced at USD played 2 lacrosse games attended a college lacrosse game had beach time and the highlight was an INTENSE Navy SEAL training They returned bonded and ready to hit the season in full force There are two home games in April Wednesday April 11th 7PM vs Fountain Valley and Friday April 27th 7 PM vs rival Air Academy (where we will have food trucks and giveaways) If you come to only one game all season this the one to come to Varsity is 5-1 for season while JV and C squad are undefeated JV games are typically 2 hours before the Varsity games but always check the CMHS website to confirm Come out support the boys and watch some great lacrosse GO INDIANS
NIKE TENNIS CAMP Nike tennis camp returns to CMHS July 9-13 ages 7-18 Contact Dave Adams at dadamscmsd12org for more I nformation
S M O K E S I G N A L S A P R 2 0 1 8 P A G E 2 2
2016-2017 Bell Schedule
P A G E 2 3 S M O K E S I G N A L S A P R 2 0 1 8
Regular Schedule
0 Hour 640 - 730 1
st 735 - 825
2nd 830 - 920 3rd 925 - 1025 4th 1030 - 1120 5th 1125 - 1215 1ST LUNCH 5th 1220 - 110 2ND LUNCH 6th 115 - 205 7th 210 - 300 Dismissal
Championship35-Minute Assembly Schedule 45-Minute Assembly Schedule
0 Hour 640 - 730 Zero Hour 640-730 1st 735 - 820 1st Hour 735-820 2nd 825 - 910 2nd Hour 825-910 3rd 915 ndash 1000 3rd Hour 915-1000 Assembly 1005 ndash 1040 Assembly 1005 ndash 1050 4th 1045 - 1130 4th Hour 1055-1140 5th 1135 ndash 1225 1ST LUNCH 5A 1145-1230 1ST LUNCH 5th 1230 ndash 120 2nd LUNCH 5B 1235- 120 2nd LUNCH 6TH 125 ndash 210 6th Hour 125-210 7TH 215 ndash 300 7th Hour 215-300 Dismissal Dismissal
Delayed Start Schedule Under special circumstances such as inclement weather the Superintendent may determine it necessary to start school on a two hour delay This decision is generally made by 530 am
Local radio and television stations will make an authorized announcement that Cheyenne
Mountain Schools are on a two hour delay 0 Hour 900 - 935 1st 940 - 1015 2nd 1020 - 1055 3rd 1100 - 1140 4th 1145 - 1220
5th 1225 - 100 1ST LUNCH 5th 105 - 140 2ND LUNCH
6th 145 - 220 7th 225 - 300
Dismissal
P A G E 2 4 S M O K E S I G N A L S A P R 2 0 1 8
P A G E 2 5 S M O K E S I G N A L S A P R 2 0 1 8
P A G E 2 6 S M O K E S I G N A L S A P R 2 0 1 8
S M O K E S I G N A L S A P R 2 0 1 8 P A G E 1 8
PTO MEETING DATES
Our PTO 2017-18 meetings are open to eve-
ryone and are held from noon-1pm each
month in the CMHS ADMIN MAIN CONF ROOM
except where noted Please join us
Mark your calendars
bull Apr 4
PRINCIPAL COFFEES
We encourage everyone to attend the
Principals Coffees We meet in the CMHS
ADMIN MAIN CONF ROOM from 930-1030am
bull Apr 18
These informal gatherings allow parents to
meet with Mr Fortenberry and select staff to
ask questions and discuss issues
PTO News
bull May 2
AFTER PROM PLANNING
Meetings are held at 1000 am at BlackBear
coffee house We need a lot of people to plan this big event Wersquod love to have your
help and hope to see you there
bull Apr 11
SAAC MEETINGS
SAAC meetings are held from 1145 - 1245
once a month in the CMHS ADMIN MAIN
CONF ROOM These meetings are open to everyone Please join us
bull Apr 11
bull May 17
Both King Soopers and Safeway give us 5 back on ALL purchases using re-loadable gift cards to their stores You can use it for groceries prescriptions and still earn gas rewards It is super easy and a great way for us to earn money for the school This money goes to the PTO who then funds grants requested by the teachers for various equipment or programs for the classrooms Pre-load the card with any amount up to $500 and use it every time you buy groceries Then re-load it again And then again You can do it right at the check-out before they start ringing up your items or at the service desk
Thanks for your continued support of CMHS and keep on using your grocery cards
If you donrsquot have one I will get one to you Just email Jamie kratt - jlkrattcomcastnet They cost $5 and come pre-loaded with that amount Thanks in advance for your participation
Grocery Cards
P A G E 1 9 S M O K E S I G N A L S A P R 2 0 1 8
From the Athletic Office
CMHS Athletics
Happy Spring and what a beautiful welcome our
weather has been Hopeful we will continue to see
minimal inclimate weather affect our competitions
All nine of our programs are off to a great start on the
fields courts pool and golf course Baseball Boysrsquo
Lacrosse Girlsrsquo Lacrosse all won their home opener
and Girlsrsquo Soccer came away with an exciting tie
against Valor Christian Our Boysrsquo Lacrosse Team
spent a few days of their Spring Break in California
competing against some strong programs They
came away with a big win against St Augustine on
Saturday and an unfortunate loss Monday evening to
San Marcos They also had the opportunity one
morning to train with the Navy Seals what a great trip
and experience they had
April brings forth a few of our Spring Invites that we
always look forward to hosting Please join us as we
cheer on the Indians
Boysrsquo Swim April 13 - 14
Girlsrsquo Tennis April 20 - 21
Girlsrsquo Golf April 30
Friendly reminder ~ Student Activity and Booster
Passes are not accepted for admission to these
events
NCAA NLI Spring Signing will be held on Wednes-
day April 11 at 315pm in the CMHS Kiva Deadline
to notify the Athletic Office your NLI and desire to be
included in this event is April 4 Currently we have
ten student athletes signing to play their respective
sport at the next level
Time to mark you calendars for the District 12 Youth
Sports Week ldquoGOLDEN TICKETrdquo
(FREE Entry with Paid Adult)
Apr 24 Girlsrsquo Soccer vs Disc Canyon 600pm
Apr 25 Boysrsquo Swim vs Air Academy 400pm
Apr 26 Girlsrsquo Tennis vs Denver East 400pm
Baseball vs Air Academy 430pm
Apr 27 Girlsrsquo Lacrosse vs Palmer Ridge 500pm
Boysrsquo Lacrosse vs Air Academy 700pm
ATHLETIC ELIGIBILITY GRADE CHECKS continue
at 3 week intervals and will be Thursday April 5 and
Thursday April 26 Subsequently Eligibility begins
Monday April 9 and Monday April 30
Looking ahead our 2017 - 2018 CMHS Athletic Ban-
quet will be held on Monday May 21 at 630pm in the
Main Gym Student Athletes selected as Award Re-
cipients may expect an invitation to attend via email
by Monday May 7th Rotary Champion Awards will
also take place on May 7 at the Pikes Peak Center
with each of our 23 sports having one chosen nomi-
nee
CMHS Youth Sports Sampling Camp is filling up
quickly in fact the 1st and 2nd age group is now offi-
cially full If yoursquore looking for a fun-filled well round-
ed camp for your kid(s) this summer come check us
out
DATE June 4 - June 15 Camp kickoff on June 1st
will be at Honnen Ice Arena
1st - 6th Graders 830am - 1145am
All Skill Levels - 40 kids per grade level
$125
For more information and registration please use the
following link httpcmhscmsd12orgyouthcamps
PLEASE NOTE Registration will close on Mon-
day April 30 and payment must be received no
later than Friday May 4th
Hard to believe we are winding down the year and
before you know it post season will be upon us We
are Indian Strong and excited about the prospect of
our athletic programs making state appearances For
the most up to date schedules for all of our Spring
Sports programs please visit Pikes Peak Athletic
Conference http
wwwpikespeakathleticconferenceorgg5-bin
clientcgiG5genie=618
For a specific sport level schedule go to advanced
view chose the sport gender level (V JV CSquad)
and choose ldquothis school yearrdquo which will give you ALL
scheduled contests through the end of this school
year
Thank you for the continued support to our student
athletes and we look forward to seeing you out enjoy-
ing the competitions Kris Kim and Margaret
P A G E 2 0 S M O K E S I G N A L S A P R 2 0 1 8
Varsity Spring SportsmdashApril
PLEASE NOTE The list of events should be used as a guide and is subject to change
P A G E 2 1 S M O K E S I G N A L S A P R 2 0 1 8
BOYS LACROSSE The Boys Varsity Lacrosse team had an amazing trip to San Diego over Spring Break They practiced at USD played 2 lacrosse games attended a college lacrosse game had beach time and the highlight was an INTENSE Navy SEAL training They returned bonded and ready to hit the season in full force There are two home games in April Wednesday April 11th 7PM vs Fountain Valley and Friday April 27th 7 PM vs rival Air Academy (where we will have food trucks and giveaways) If you come to only one game all season this the one to come to Varsity is 5-1 for season while JV and C squad are undefeated JV games are typically 2 hours before the Varsity games but always check the CMHS website to confirm Come out support the boys and watch some great lacrosse GO INDIANS
NIKE TENNIS CAMP Nike tennis camp returns to CMHS July 9-13 ages 7-18 Contact Dave Adams at dadamscmsd12org for more I nformation
S M O K E S I G N A L S A P R 2 0 1 8 P A G E 2 2
2016-2017 Bell Schedule
P A G E 2 3 S M O K E S I G N A L S A P R 2 0 1 8
Regular Schedule
0 Hour 640 - 730 1
st 735 - 825
2nd 830 - 920 3rd 925 - 1025 4th 1030 - 1120 5th 1125 - 1215 1ST LUNCH 5th 1220 - 110 2ND LUNCH 6th 115 - 205 7th 210 - 300 Dismissal
Championship35-Minute Assembly Schedule 45-Minute Assembly Schedule
0 Hour 640 - 730 Zero Hour 640-730 1st 735 - 820 1st Hour 735-820 2nd 825 - 910 2nd Hour 825-910 3rd 915 ndash 1000 3rd Hour 915-1000 Assembly 1005 ndash 1040 Assembly 1005 ndash 1050 4th 1045 - 1130 4th Hour 1055-1140 5th 1135 ndash 1225 1ST LUNCH 5A 1145-1230 1ST LUNCH 5th 1230 ndash 120 2nd LUNCH 5B 1235- 120 2nd LUNCH 6TH 125 ndash 210 6th Hour 125-210 7TH 215 ndash 300 7th Hour 215-300 Dismissal Dismissal
Delayed Start Schedule Under special circumstances such as inclement weather the Superintendent may determine it necessary to start school on a two hour delay This decision is generally made by 530 am
Local radio and television stations will make an authorized announcement that Cheyenne
Mountain Schools are on a two hour delay 0 Hour 900 - 935 1st 940 - 1015 2nd 1020 - 1055 3rd 1100 - 1140 4th 1145 - 1220
5th 1225 - 100 1ST LUNCH 5th 105 - 140 2ND LUNCH
6th 145 - 220 7th 225 - 300
Dismissal
P A G E 2 4 S M O K E S I G N A L S A P R 2 0 1 8
P A G E 2 5 S M O K E S I G N A L S A P R 2 0 1 8
P A G E 2 6 S M O K E S I G N A L S A P R 2 0 1 8
P A G E 1 9 S M O K E S I G N A L S A P R 2 0 1 8
From the Athletic Office
CMHS Athletics
Happy Spring and what a beautiful welcome our
weather has been Hopeful we will continue to see
minimal inclimate weather affect our competitions
All nine of our programs are off to a great start on the
fields courts pool and golf course Baseball Boysrsquo
Lacrosse Girlsrsquo Lacrosse all won their home opener
and Girlsrsquo Soccer came away with an exciting tie
against Valor Christian Our Boysrsquo Lacrosse Team
spent a few days of their Spring Break in California
competing against some strong programs They
came away with a big win against St Augustine on
Saturday and an unfortunate loss Monday evening to
San Marcos They also had the opportunity one
morning to train with the Navy Seals what a great trip
and experience they had
April brings forth a few of our Spring Invites that we
always look forward to hosting Please join us as we
cheer on the Indians
Boysrsquo Swim April 13 - 14
Girlsrsquo Tennis April 20 - 21
Girlsrsquo Golf April 30
Friendly reminder ~ Student Activity and Booster
Passes are not accepted for admission to these
events
NCAA NLI Spring Signing will be held on Wednes-
day April 11 at 315pm in the CMHS Kiva Deadline
to notify the Athletic Office your NLI and desire to be
included in this event is April 4 Currently we have
ten student athletes signing to play their respective
sport at the next level
Time to mark you calendars for the District 12 Youth
Sports Week ldquoGOLDEN TICKETrdquo
(FREE Entry with Paid Adult)
Apr 24 Girlsrsquo Soccer vs Disc Canyon 600pm
Apr 25 Boysrsquo Swim vs Air Academy 400pm
Apr 26 Girlsrsquo Tennis vs Denver East 400pm
Baseball vs Air Academy 430pm
Apr 27 Girlsrsquo Lacrosse vs Palmer Ridge 500pm
Boysrsquo Lacrosse vs Air Academy 700pm
ATHLETIC ELIGIBILITY GRADE CHECKS continue
at 3 week intervals and will be Thursday April 5 and
Thursday April 26 Subsequently Eligibility begins
Monday April 9 and Monday April 30
Looking ahead our 2017 - 2018 CMHS Athletic Ban-
quet will be held on Monday May 21 at 630pm in the
Main Gym Student Athletes selected as Award Re-
cipients may expect an invitation to attend via email
by Monday May 7th Rotary Champion Awards will
also take place on May 7 at the Pikes Peak Center
with each of our 23 sports having one chosen nomi-
nee
CMHS Youth Sports Sampling Camp is filling up
quickly in fact the 1st and 2nd age group is now offi-
cially full If yoursquore looking for a fun-filled well round-
ed camp for your kid(s) this summer come check us
out
DATE June 4 - June 15 Camp kickoff on June 1st
will be at Honnen Ice Arena
1st - 6th Graders 830am - 1145am
All Skill Levels - 40 kids per grade level
$125
For more information and registration please use the
following link httpcmhscmsd12orgyouthcamps
PLEASE NOTE Registration will close on Mon-
day April 30 and payment must be received no
later than Friday May 4th
Hard to believe we are winding down the year and
before you know it post season will be upon us We
are Indian Strong and excited about the prospect of
our athletic programs making state appearances For
the most up to date schedules for all of our Spring
Sports programs please visit Pikes Peak Athletic
Conference http
wwwpikespeakathleticconferenceorgg5-bin
clientcgiG5genie=618
For a specific sport level schedule go to advanced
view chose the sport gender level (V JV CSquad)
and choose ldquothis school yearrdquo which will give you ALL
scheduled contests through the end of this school
year
Thank you for the continued support to our student
athletes and we look forward to seeing you out enjoy-
ing the competitions Kris Kim and Margaret
P A G E 2 0 S M O K E S I G N A L S A P R 2 0 1 8
Varsity Spring SportsmdashApril
PLEASE NOTE The list of events should be used as a guide and is subject to change
P A G E 2 1 S M O K E S I G N A L S A P R 2 0 1 8
BOYS LACROSSE The Boys Varsity Lacrosse team had an amazing trip to San Diego over Spring Break They practiced at USD played 2 lacrosse games attended a college lacrosse game had beach time and the highlight was an INTENSE Navy SEAL training They returned bonded and ready to hit the season in full force There are two home games in April Wednesday April 11th 7PM vs Fountain Valley and Friday April 27th 7 PM vs rival Air Academy (where we will have food trucks and giveaways) If you come to only one game all season this the one to come to Varsity is 5-1 for season while JV and C squad are undefeated JV games are typically 2 hours before the Varsity games but always check the CMHS website to confirm Come out support the boys and watch some great lacrosse GO INDIANS
NIKE TENNIS CAMP Nike tennis camp returns to CMHS July 9-13 ages 7-18 Contact Dave Adams at dadamscmsd12org for more I nformation
S M O K E S I G N A L S A P R 2 0 1 8 P A G E 2 2
2016-2017 Bell Schedule
P A G E 2 3 S M O K E S I G N A L S A P R 2 0 1 8
Regular Schedule
0 Hour 640 - 730 1
st 735 - 825
2nd 830 - 920 3rd 925 - 1025 4th 1030 - 1120 5th 1125 - 1215 1ST LUNCH 5th 1220 - 110 2ND LUNCH 6th 115 - 205 7th 210 - 300 Dismissal
Championship35-Minute Assembly Schedule 45-Minute Assembly Schedule
0 Hour 640 - 730 Zero Hour 640-730 1st 735 - 820 1st Hour 735-820 2nd 825 - 910 2nd Hour 825-910 3rd 915 ndash 1000 3rd Hour 915-1000 Assembly 1005 ndash 1040 Assembly 1005 ndash 1050 4th 1045 - 1130 4th Hour 1055-1140 5th 1135 ndash 1225 1ST LUNCH 5A 1145-1230 1ST LUNCH 5th 1230 ndash 120 2nd LUNCH 5B 1235- 120 2nd LUNCH 6TH 125 ndash 210 6th Hour 125-210 7TH 215 ndash 300 7th Hour 215-300 Dismissal Dismissal
Delayed Start Schedule Under special circumstances such as inclement weather the Superintendent may determine it necessary to start school on a two hour delay This decision is generally made by 530 am
Local radio and television stations will make an authorized announcement that Cheyenne
Mountain Schools are on a two hour delay 0 Hour 900 - 935 1st 940 - 1015 2nd 1020 - 1055 3rd 1100 - 1140 4th 1145 - 1220
5th 1225 - 100 1ST LUNCH 5th 105 - 140 2ND LUNCH
6th 145 - 220 7th 225 - 300
Dismissal
P A G E 2 4 S M O K E S I G N A L S A P R 2 0 1 8
P A G E 2 5 S M O K E S I G N A L S A P R 2 0 1 8
P A G E 2 6 S M O K E S I G N A L S A P R 2 0 1 8
P A G E 2 0 S M O K E S I G N A L S A P R 2 0 1 8
Varsity Spring SportsmdashApril
PLEASE NOTE The list of events should be used as a guide and is subject to change
P A G E 2 1 S M O K E S I G N A L S A P R 2 0 1 8
BOYS LACROSSE The Boys Varsity Lacrosse team had an amazing trip to San Diego over Spring Break They practiced at USD played 2 lacrosse games attended a college lacrosse game had beach time and the highlight was an INTENSE Navy SEAL training They returned bonded and ready to hit the season in full force There are two home games in April Wednesday April 11th 7PM vs Fountain Valley and Friday April 27th 7 PM vs rival Air Academy (where we will have food trucks and giveaways) If you come to only one game all season this the one to come to Varsity is 5-1 for season while JV and C squad are undefeated JV games are typically 2 hours before the Varsity games but always check the CMHS website to confirm Come out support the boys and watch some great lacrosse GO INDIANS
NIKE TENNIS CAMP Nike tennis camp returns to CMHS July 9-13 ages 7-18 Contact Dave Adams at dadamscmsd12org for more I nformation
S M O K E S I G N A L S A P R 2 0 1 8 P A G E 2 2
2016-2017 Bell Schedule
P A G E 2 3 S M O K E S I G N A L S A P R 2 0 1 8
Regular Schedule
0 Hour 640 - 730 1
st 735 - 825
2nd 830 - 920 3rd 925 - 1025 4th 1030 - 1120 5th 1125 - 1215 1ST LUNCH 5th 1220 - 110 2ND LUNCH 6th 115 - 205 7th 210 - 300 Dismissal
Championship35-Minute Assembly Schedule 45-Minute Assembly Schedule
0 Hour 640 - 730 Zero Hour 640-730 1st 735 - 820 1st Hour 735-820 2nd 825 - 910 2nd Hour 825-910 3rd 915 ndash 1000 3rd Hour 915-1000 Assembly 1005 ndash 1040 Assembly 1005 ndash 1050 4th 1045 - 1130 4th Hour 1055-1140 5th 1135 ndash 1225 1ST LUNCH 5A 1145-1230 1ST LUNCH 5th 1230 ndash 120 2nd LUNCH 5B 1235- 120 2nd LUNCH 6TH 125 ndash 210 6th Hour 125-210 7TH 215 ndash 300 7th Hour 215-300 Dismissal Dismissal
Delayed Start Schedule Under special circumstances such as inclement weather the Superintendent may determine it necessary to start school on a two hour delay This decision is generally made by 530 am
Local radio and television stations will make an authorized announcement that Cheyenne
Mountain Schools are on a two hour delay 0 Hour 900 - 935 1st 940 - 1015 2nd 1020 - 1055 3rd 1100 - 1140 4th 1145 - 1220
5th 1225 - 100 1ST LUNCH 5th 105 - 140 2ND LUNCH
6th 145 - 220 7th 225 - 300
Dismissal
P A G E 2 4 S M O K E S I G N A L S A P R 2 0 1 8
P A G E 2 5 S M O K E S I G N A L S A P R 2 0 1 8
P A G E 2 6 S M O K E S I G N A L S A P R 2 0 1 8
P A G E 2 1 S M O K E S I G N A L S A P R 2 0 1 8
BOYS LACROSSE The Boys Varsity Lacrosse team had an amazing trip to San Diego over Spring Break They practiced at USD played 2 lacrosse games attended a college lacrosse game had beach time and the highlight was an INTENSE Navy SEAL training They returned bonded and ready to hit the season in full force There are two home games in April Wednesday April 11th 7PM vs Fountain Valley and Friday April 27th 7 PM vs rival Air Academy (where we will have food trucks and giveaways) If you come to only one game all season this the one to come to Varsity is 5-1 for season while JV and C squad are undefeated JV games are typically 2 hours before the Varsity games but always check the CMHS website to confirm Come out support the boys and watch some great lacrosse GO INDIANS
NIKE TENNIS CAMP Nike tennis camp returns to CMHS July 9-13 ages 7-18 Contact Dave Adams at dadamscmsd12org for more I nformation
S M O K E S I G N A L S A P R 2 0 1 8 P A G E 2 2
2016-2017 Bell Schedule
P A G E 2 3 S M O K E S I G N A L S A P R 2 0 1 8
Regular Schedule
0 Hour 640 - 730 1
st 735 - 825
2nd 830 - 920 3rd 925 - 1025 4th 1030 - 1120 5th 1125 - 1215 1ST LUNCH 5th 1220 - 110 2ND LUNCH 6th 115 - 205 7th 210 - 300 Dismissal
Championship35-Minute Assembly Schedule 45-Minute Assembly Schedule
0 Hour 640 - 730 Zero Hour 640-730 1st 735 - 820 1st Hour 735-820 2nd 825 - 910 2nd Hour 825-910 3rd 915 ndash 1000 3rd Hour 915-1000 Assembly 1005 ndash 1040 Assembly 1005 ndash 1050 4th 1045 - 1130 4th Hour 1055-1140 5th 1135 ndash 1225 1ST LUNCH 5A 1145-1230 1ST LUNCH 5th 1230 ndash 120 2nd LUNCH 5B 1235- 120 2nd LUNCH 6TH 125 ndash 210 6th Hour 125-210 7TH 215 ndash 300 7th Hour 215-300 Dismissal Dismissal
Delayed Start Schedule Under special circumstances such as inclement weather the Superintendent may determine it necessary to start school on a two hour delay This decision is generally made by 530 am
Local radio and television stations will make an authorized announcement that Cheyenne
Mountain Schools are on a two hour delay 0 Hour 900 - 935 1st 940 - 1015 2nd 1020 - 1055 3rd 1100 - 1140 4th 1145 - 1220
5th 1225 - 100 1ST LUNCH 5th 105 - 140 2ND LUNCH
6th 145 - 220 7th 225 - 300
Dismissal
P A G E 2 4 S M O K E S I G N A L S A P R 2 0 1 8
P A G E 2 5 S M O K E S I G N A L S A P R 2 0 1 8
P A G E 2 6 S M O K E S I G N A L S A P R 2 0 1 8
S M O K E S I G N A L S A P R 2 0 1 8 P A G E 2 2
2016-2017 Bell Schedule
P A G E 2 3 S M O K E S I G N A L S A P R 2 0 1 8
Regular Schedule
0 Hour 640 - 730 1
st 735 - 825
2nd 830 - 920 3rd 925 - 1025 4th 1030 - 1120 5th 1125 - 1215 1ST LUNCH 5th 1220 - 110 2ND LUNCH 6th 115 - 205 7th 210 - 300 Dismissal
Championship35-Minute Assembly Schedule 45-Minute Assembly Schedule
0 Hour 640 - 730 Zero Hour 640-730 1st 735 - 820 1st Hour 735-820 2nd 825 - 910 2nd Hour 825-910 3rd 915 ndash 1000 3rd Hour 915-1000 Assembly 1005 ndash 1040 Assembly 1005 ndash 1050 4th 1045 - 1130 4th Hour 1055-1140 5th 1135 ndash 1225 1ST LUNCH 5A 1145-1230 1ST LUNCH 5th 1230 ndash 120 2nd LUNCH 5B 1235- 120 2nd LUNCH 6TH 125 ndash 210 6th Hour 125-210 7TH 215 ndash 300 7th Hour 215-300 Dismissal Dismissal
Delayed Start Schedule Under special circumstances such as inclement weather the Superintendent may determine it necessary to start school on a two hour delay This decision is generally made by 530 am
Local radio and television stations will make an authorized announcement that Cheyenne
Mountain Schools are on a two hour delay 0 Hour 900 - 935 1st 940 - 1015 2nd 1020 - 1055 3rd 1100 - 1140 4th 1145 - 1220
5th 1225 - 100 1ST LUNCH 5th 105 - 140 2ND LUNCH
6th 145 - 220 7th 225 - 300
Dismissal
P A G E 2 4 S M O K E S I G N A L S A P R 2 0 1 8
P A G E 2 5 S M O K E S I G N A L S A P R 2 0 1 8
P A G E 2 6 S M O K E S I G N A L S A P R 2 0 1 8
2016-2017 Bell Schedule
P A G E 2 3 S M O K E S I G N A L S A P R 2 0 1 8
Regular Schedule
0 Hour 640 - 730 1
st 735 - 825
2nd 830 - 920 3rd 925 - 1025 4th 1030 - 1120 5th 1125 - 1215 1ST LUNCH 5th 1220 - 110 2ND LUNCH 6th 115 - 205 7th 210 - 300 Dismissal
Championship35-Minute Assembly Schedule 45-Minute Assembly Schedule
0 Hour 640 - 730 Zero Hour 640-730 1st 735 - 820 1st Hour 735-820 2nd 825 - 910 2nd Hour 825-910 3rd 915 ndash 1000 3rd Hour 915-1000 Assembly 1005 ndash 1040 Assembly 1005 ndash 1050 4th 1045 - 1130 4th Hour 1055-1140 5th 1135 ndash 1225 1ST LUNCH 5A 1145-1230 1ST LUNCH 5th 1230 ndash 120 2nd LUNCH 5B 1235- 120 2nd LUNCH 6TH 125 ndash 210 6th Hour 125-210 7TH 215 ndash 300 7th Hour 215-300 Dismissal Dismissal
Delayed Start Schedule Under special circumstances such as inclement weather the Superintendent may determine it necessary to start school on a two hour delay This decision is generally made by 530 am
Local radio and television stations will make an authorized announcement that Cheyenne
Mountain Schools are on a two hour delay 0 Hour 900 - 935 1st 940 - 1015 2nd 1020 - 1055 3rd 1100 - 1140 4th 1145 - 1220
5th 1225 - 100 1ST LUNCH 5th 105 - 140 2ND LUNCH
6th 145 - 220 7th 225 - 300
Dismissal
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