Titan Times

First semester finals for high school are fast approaching. Please remember that finals or culminating activities are conducted in every high school class. Any planned absence from HS finals must be pre-approved by the principal. Parents/guardians can contact the principal by emailing Mr. McCune at smccune@gunnisonschools.net. Acceptable reasons for requesting early finals are known absences such as significant travel plans or family commitments. If an early finals request is granted, students must make arrangements directly with each of their teachers. No early finals will be approved after Tuesday, January 7th.

Monday, 12/16 at 6pm - HS guitar class and jazz band concert at the Center for the Arts

Monday: White-Out Blizzard

Tuesday: Tropical Holiday

Wednesday: Ski Day

Thursday: Holiday Cheer

Friday: PJ Day

Monday: PJ Day

Tuesday: Ugly Sweater

Wednesday: Class Colors (8th: white, 7th: green, 6th: red, teachers: sparkles!!)

Thursday: Match with a Friend

Friday: Santa Hat

Thank you to all that participated in the Spelling Bee, and congratulations to the winners!

8th Grade Spelling Bee Winners:

1st: Dari Spedden

2nd: Dylan Thomes

7th Grade Spelling Bee Winners:

1st: Bella Dimon

2nd: Rachel Hetherington

The CBCS Talent Show will be held on the evening of Wednesday, January 29th in the MPR. Specific time TBD. Both elementary and secondary students are welcome to participate!

It’s that time of the year again for the senior ads or “baby pages!” This is completely OPTIONAL but always fun for the seniors. The senior ads are collages of your beloved senior in the back of the yearbook. This part of the yearbook is strictly a relationship between you and Josten’s which is the yearbook company we use to create yearbooks. This is a chance for you to celebrate your seniors and create a lasting memory for them and their friends. For a full page, it is $200 and a half page is $100. While this price may seem expensive, it is a one-time expense and prices are similar to other schools. You and your senior will only experience this expense once before they graduate CBCS, but it’ll be a fun memory that’ll last forever in the yearbook. For more information on ordering please click HERE.

Sincerely,

Yearbook team

Registration for Session 3 Enrichment Program clubs opens on Thursday, December 12 at 9 a.m. Register at HERE and pay the $20 club registration fee on mypaymentsplus. Session 3 runs from after the holiday break up to February break. Clubs include Secondary Art Club (6th-12th grades) on Tuesdays, January 14 - February 13, 3:15-5:30 at CBCS, KBUTeens (8th-12th grades) on Wednesdays, January 8 - February 12, 2:00 - 3:30 at KBUT and Improv Club (6th-12th grades) on Thursdays, January 9 - February 13, 4:15 - 5:30 at the Mallardi Theatre (2nd & Elk). Please contact Jill at jvantiel@gunnisonschools.net with questions.

Is your family or business interested in sponsoring an Enrichment Program club? It's $250 to sponsor a club for one session or $400 to sponsor a club for the whole year. Most clubs meet for two or more sessions. Contact Jill at jvantiel@gunnisonschools.net for more information.

The next SAC meeting will be held Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at 4pm. Please join us in person at the CBCS Library or via the zoom link which will be added to the Titan Times on January 6th. Items to look forward to are preliminary budget predictions, staffing plans for 2025-26 and construction updates. Hope to see you then!

We are searching for a new Health Assistant with the start date of January 6th. The job description can be found here. The pay is $19.75-$22/ hour DOE.

In an effort to alleviate disruptions to classroom learning, if you need to pick up your child during the school day, please do your best to utilize a passing period. We understand that this may not always be possible, but when it is, it really benefits our learning environment. Check the bell schedule HERE. Thanks for your help and support!

Please email CBSSattendance@gunnisonschools.net if your student will be absent or needs to miss any classes. Per the student handbook, please note that students who are more than 25 minutes late to class without a call or email from a guardian will be marked as an unexcused absence for that period.

If you or your student needs to reset your PowerSchool password, you can contact madeline.shugert@gunnisonschools.net or pssupport@gunnisonschools.net. Thank you!

If your child needs medication administered during the school day. Please bring the completed form with physician signature and prescription medication in appropriately labeled container to the school.

CBCS uses MyPaymentsPlus to accept payments for any applicable school fees (athletics, extra items at lunch, the technology fee, after school programming, etc.)

Gunnison Watershed School District has opted in to Healthy School Meals For All in 2024-2025. This program provides FREE breakfast and lunch to ALL students for the 2024/2025 school year. No application is required this school year to receive free complete meals. Please note, any individual items and/or second meals will be charged, so pre-fund your mypaymentsplus account if your student is likely to buy these items. Lunch Menu HERE.

CBCS is hosting a gingerbread house competition! Students can submit entries as an individual or as a team. Entries are due to the CBCS Library on Monday, December 16th by 3:45pm. For a full list of rules and size limitations, review the Gingerbread House Entry Form. Printed forms are also available in the library.

Interested in finding out about creative ideas for after high school? Consider attending the Gap Year Fair in Denver on Sunday, February 2nd!

GVH is once again offering the Medical Pathways Program for HS students. The program will be held on Wednesday evenings from Jan 8th - April 2nd. For more info and to sign up click HERE.

Epic Promise Scholarship, Deadline January 10th

For Vail children/dependents.

US JCI Senate Scholarship, Deadline January 17th

For college and vocational studies.

Colorado PEO Scholarship, Deadline January 31st

For Colorado women.

Alltricity Scholarship, Deadline February 7th

Electric energy industry studies.

Pinnacol Foundation Scholarship, Deadline February 15th

For children of injured workers.

RBC Wealth Management Scholarship, Deadline February 28th

Science, math or engineering majors.

Crested Butte Rotary Club Scholarship, Deadline February 28th

Richard Rozman Memorial Scholarship, Deadline February 28th

Studying civil engineering, ag, water resources

Horatio Alger Scholarship, Deadline March 1st

Financial need required.

Gunnison County Electric Association Scholarship, Deadline March 3rd

National Panhellenic Conference Scholarship, Deadline March 9th

Colorado PTA Scholarship, Deadline March 15th

Financial need required.

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Check out the website for all things athletics: last minute changes, game highlights, up-to-date schedule, live viewings and more! CrestedButteAthletics.com

The 2025 season officially starts on January 6th. Please complete this sign up form, complete all paperwork in BigTeams, and get your physical so you are ready for practice on January 6.

**To get ready for the season, we will be offering three optional open gym opportunities for Middle School Girls only. All players are encouraged to attend; you do not need paperwork for these dates:

• Monday, Dec. 9-3:45-5pm in the Elementary Gym
• Monday, Dec.16-3:45-5pm in the Elementary Gym
• Wednesday, Dec. 18-1:45-3pm in the Secondary Gym

Contact Talley Nichols with questions. tnichols@gunnisonschools.net

The Titans Booster Club is like PTA but for sports. If you’re interested in volunteering to support Crested Butte Titans athletics, please contact cbcstitansbooster@gmail.com. The Booster Club supports student athletes in grades 6-12 by providing financial assistance to middle and high school sports programs at CBCS and promoting school and community spirit. Support includes Homecoming, spirit wear, athlete scholarships, uniforms and equipment, and concessions. We rely solely on volunteers, donations and sponsorships (banner and individual/family). Please consider how you can

help!

The Booster Club will be at the Jorgensen Ice Rink with food and merchandise on Friday, Dec. 20 for the Titans vs. Battle Mountain hockey game. Come and support Titans hockey! Game starts at 6pm.

Check out the senior athlete spotlight HERE.

Holiday giving closes this week! As a convenience to parents, the PTA is once again hosting a link for families who would like to give to their teachers and staff this holiday season. Clark’s Market has generously donated $3500 to boost our gift card contribution to teachers. We love providing gift cards to a local business that is supportive of our community! We ask that you donate by Wednesday December 18th so we can have time to distribute gift cards. However, we will still accept donations until Friday. Visit our website for FAQs and more information on how we support teachers and staff during the holiday season. Contribute here!

*Note: All CBCS staff and teachers are in the same category this year. Please consider all teachers and staff when making your donation. Thank you!

Please join us for a PTA meeting on Wednesday, January 8th at 8:45am at Town Hall in the Junior meeting room. This meeting is for anyone who wants to learn more about what we do and how you can help. We will be reviewing the Bylaws, vacant leadership roles and new Finance Policy. All are welcome - you don't have to be a member to attend. You can also attend virtually. Email info@crestedbuttepta.org for a virtual invitation.

Help our teachers in the most direct way possible, consider registering as a substitute teacher! The process is quick and easy, with minimal requirements. You will receive support from the staff, no experience required! You can specify if you prefer elementary or secondary. Want to help, but can't commit to a whole day? Substitutes are needed for half days as well either for morning or afternoon blocks.

Email Laura Parker, GSWD Substitute Coordinator, to indicate your interest (or with any questions), and she will guide you through the process. lparker@gunnisonschools.net

12/16: HS Jazz Band and Guitar Concert, 6pm, Center for the Arts

Our school utilizes the SchoolMessenger system to deliver text messages, straight to your mobile phone with important information about events, school closings, safety alerts and more. You can participate in this service by sending a text message of "yes" to our school's short code number 67587. You can also opt out of these messages at any time by simply replying to one of the messages with "stop." SchoolMessenger is compliant with the Student Privacy Pledge, so you can rest assured that your information is safe and will never be given or sold to anyone.

We take safety seriously at CBSS and we are committed to providing a safe, substance free school. The Halo Smart Sensor not only measures air quality (like CO2 and NO2), but can also detect nicotine and THC vapes. These tools are present to help us meet our goal of ensuring a substance free school. If you would like to have more information, or have questions, please contact the office to set up a meeting with Mr. McCune, or email him at smccune@gunnisonschools.net with your questions.

Just a reminder to please email CBSSattendance@gunnisonschools.net if your student will be absent or needs to miss any classes.

Building access is limited to students and faculty with special access granted to school volunteers and parents by appointment. The main office foyer will be the singular access point. Please use the phone in the foyer to notify office staff of your arrival. Visitors are required to check in and out as we are responsible for your whereabouts in the case of an emergency. Thank you for honoring this limited access as we strive to ensure a safe and secure space for our students.

Please contact Madeline Shugert, Secondary Office Manager, at madeline.shugert@gunnisonschools.net, or call the front office at (970) 641-7720.