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STUDIO TOUR THANK YOU!
May 21, 2013
On behalf of the Carbondale Community School (CCS) we would like to say thank you to our community, valley artists and sponsors for their strong support of the 10th Annual Roaring Fork Studio Tour. Last Saturday artists from Aspen to Glenwood welcomed the public to their studios. Visitors experienced an exciting mix of art forms and creative spaces, getting a more intimate glimpse of the creative process than usually possible. The Studio Tour is the primary fundraiser for CCS and funds all of the arts programming at the school. As well, it demonstrates CCS’s commitment to community building valleywide.
The Roaring Fork Studio Tour would not be possible without the commitment of our sponsors. Our Gold Level sponsors have shown that they value creativity in our community and arts education for our school by giving generously. We would like to extend a special thanks to Alpine Bank, who has been a gold sponsor for most of our history. We would also like to thank our Silver Level sponsor, 19th Street Diner in Glenwood Springs, and our Bronze Level sponsors—Personal Rehabilitation Center, Mitchell & Co, Sopris Engineering, LLC, and Alchemy Audio Visual.
The Studio Tour would be nothing without the participation of our valley’s artists. We are blessed to live in a community with so much talent and artistic vitality. Thank you to all the Studio Tour artists!
We also appreciate our Restaurant Sponsor, Tempranillo, who provided an amazing array of tapas for our Gala as well as the food and beverage donors: Synergy Fine Wine, The Maxwell Company, Western Slope Supplies, Just Janet’s Catering and Premier Party Rental. We are also indebted to the hundreds of local businesses and people who contributed to our silent auction.
Finally, we would like to recognize our many parent volunteers at the Carbondale Community School. Your tireless commitment to the Studio Tour and our school is much appreciated!
With gratitude,
Laurel Tesoro
2013 Studio Tour Chair
The 3rd and 4th grade participated in their annual trash-a-thon April 24, picking up trash around town to raise money for their outdoor ed trip and for Earth Week. Here Will gets up close with a friend while picking up trash in Carbondale.
Bike & Walk & Ride to School Challenge Week April 23-25
Wilder (4th grade) and Montana (2nd grade) rode their horses to school with their dad, Rio. The 6 mile journey took them about 90 minutes.
Wilder (4th grade) and Montana (2nd grade) rode their horses to school with their dad, Rio. The 6 mile journey took them about 90 minutes.
Spring 2013 Outdoor Education Trips
The goal of the CCS Outdoor Education program is to provide an environment for developing leadership skills, teamwork, and other important life-skills. Taking a student out of a familiar environment and into the out-of-doors builds self-confidence and reliance, communication skills, and extends the classroom curriculum into an applied environment. This spring, our students will go on the following trips:
Kindergarten: Rockbottom Ranch, May 15-16
Grades 1-2: Avalanche Ranch, May 8-10
Grades 3-4: Colorado National Monument, May 14-16
Grade 5: Colorado River Rafting, Utah, April 23-26
Grade 6: Sangree Froelicher Hut, Snowshoeing, April 10-12
Grade 7: Denver Urban Education, May 8-10
Grade 8: Navaho Reservation, Southern California - Tole Mour Tall Ship, May 4-16
PORTRAITS OF HOPE
Last Friday the 5/6/7 participated in community project developed by an organization called Portraits of Hope. Students throughout the valley are painting panels that will be used on approximately 30 Aspen/Snowmass rescue vehicles from June through October 2013. It was a very fun and active event, and they are holding two open sessions this weekend if you are interested in participating with your student. The sessions will be across the parking lot from Whole Foods in Willits (the same building as Kitchen Collage) from 11-3 both Saturday and Sunday (April 13/14).
2012-2013 CCS Annual Fund
Our Annual Fund directly benefits each CCS student and keeps all our educational programs strong. The State of Colorado pays about $6,700 per student per year, and as a charter school we receive about $335 less per student than the other schools in our Roaring Fork School District. And with our low teacher/student ratios that bring in fewer state dollars to our school, we run an annual deficit of approximately $1500 per student. Therefore, we count on every one of us to help make up the funding difference! Last year 55% of our families contributed to the Annual Fund - our goal is 100% participation.
Thank you to the following who have contributed:
Catherine & Gregg Adams
Audrey & Cliff Ahumada
Diana & Jose Alcantera
Ericka & Eric Anderson
Alma Arana & Fredy Gomez
Dulce Andrea & Nelson Suarez
Amiee & Brian Beazley
Jeanne & Steve Beckley
Kristina & James Bingaman
Heath Bollock
Ann Brumby & Brad Reed Nelson
Maria & Jeff Copenhaver
Lauren DeAre & Daniel Pittz
Carol & Brian Farris
Kerri & James Genung
Julie Goldstein & Tony O'Rourke
Kristen & Wally Graham
Melissa Helser
Cecilia Hernandez & Saul Torres
Susan & Jeff Horning
Juliet & Martin Jones
Leigh McGown Kauffman & Ted Kauffman
Courtney & Lynn Kleager
Kloe Lee
Janet & Larry Madden
Joseph Meade
Rosa Meraz & Clemente Santana
Isidra Morales
Stephanie & Dave Munk
Elizabeth & Brian Murphy
Angie & David Nickamin
Liz & Tom Penzel
Julie & Greg Pickrell
Angie Riley
Tamara Schischa & James Rooney
Sandra & Matt Shafer
Beth & Sloan Shoemaker
Stacey & Chad Simon
Laurel & Scott Tesoro
Monique Vidal
Julie Warren & Red Cunningham
Annika Weidemann
Debra & David Weidemann
Heather & Fred Wilson
Maarja & Mark Wisroth
AnneMarie Zanca & Mark Webber
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The Snow Day Hotline is 384-6075. In addition to being the Roaring Fork District's school closure line, this is also an emergency information line.
