2008-2009 School Calendar

(please note that all home and away games listed on the Event Calendar are accurate as of the date published, however, any changes occurring are updated on the Weekly Memo that is sent home with each student in grades 6-12 on Fridays, and also on our Athletics Information line by calling the school at (303) 431-5653 and connecting to extension 41.)

Please click here to download and print our 2008-2009 School Year Calendar

2008 -August

  September October  November   December  2009 - January February  March April May June July  August/ September

 

AUGUST/SEPTEMBER

August 3................ Student Council Barbecue ¨ in Bailey

                              12:15-dark (school transportation provided)

August 11............... Varsity Fall Sports Practices begin

August 15............... Summer School Ends

August 18............... Junior High Sports Practice begins

Aug. 25- 29........... Teacher Planning Meetings ¨ 8:00 am-4:00 pm

August 26.............. AED Training ¨ 4:00-6:00 pm

August 28.............. Let’s Get Acquainted Night ¨ 6:00-8:00 pm

August 28.............. New Parent Welcome (Grades K-12) and

                              College Board Testing Information ¨ 7:00 pm in gym

August 29.............. CPR & First Aid for Staff ¨ 8:00 am-4:30 pm

SEPTEMBER 1        LABOR DAY HOLIDAY (COMPLEX CLOSED)

September 2........... First Day of School/Preschool/Childcare

                              (Childcare available beginning at 7:00 am)

September 3-4....... Spiritual Emphasis (Grades 6-12)

September 5........... Yearbook Signing (Grades 6-12) 2:20-3:05 pm

September 6........... LifeLine Screening /Bonfils Blood Drive

                                             8:00 am-5:00 pm

September 8........... Sally Foster Fundraiser Presentation in the gym

                              Tod.-5th/9:30 am ¨ 6th-12th/10:20 am

September 11.......... Patriotic Day in Memory of 9/11 (Activity Schedule)

                              Special Chapel K-12 (wear red/white/blue) ¨ 2:30 pm

September 19......... Sally Foster Fundraiser ends - orders collected

September 22-25... School Pictures (Tod.-12th/Times: TBA)

September 24......... See You at the Flagpole (Grades 6-12) ¨ 7:30 am

September 24......... Fall Sport Pictures - TBA

 

OCTOBER

October 1............... Mid-Quarter Reports (Grades K-5)

October 3.............. Mid-Quarter Reports (Grades 6-12)

October 9.............. Coed Soccer Tournament (Grades 3-6)

October 10............. Sally Foster orders distributed

OCTOBER 13          COLUMBUS DAY HOLIDAY (COMPLEX CLOSED)

October 14-18........ Homecoming/Spirit/Activity Week

October 15............. Mini Cheerleader Camp (Grades K-5) 1:00-2:00 pm

October 15............. Testing: PLAN (Grade 10) & PSAT (Grade 11) ¨ 8:15-noon

October 16............. Mini Cheerleader Camp (Grades K-5) 1:00-2:00 pm

October 16............. Powder Puff Football (Grades 9-12) ¨ 6:30-8:00 pm

October 17............. Homecoming Activities  / Parent Appreciation and

                              Crowning Ceremony-6:00 pm ¨ Football Game-7:00 pm

                              Pep Rally / Mini Cheerleaders @ halftime ¨ 8:00 pm

October 18............. Fall Homecoming Banquet @ ________

                              (Grades 9-12) ¨ Pictures/6:30 pm  Dinner/7:00 pm

October 23............ Ugly Mug Fundraiser kick-off (assembly at 2:30 pm in gym)

October 27............ Fifth Grade Program  ¨ 7:00 pm in the gym

October 31............. End of 1st Quarter (43 days)

OCTOBER 31....... Educators’ Conference (Toddlers-12th Grade Staff) ENTIRE COMPLEX CLOSED

 

NOVEMBER

November 2............ Daylight Saving Time Ends

November 3 ........... Chili Fest/Entertainment ¨ 5:30-7:30 pm in the gym

November 3............ Ugly Mug Fundraiser orders due

November 4............ ELECTION DAY — VOTE!

November 5............ Progress Reports (Preschool)      

November 5............ Report Cards (Grades K-5)

NOVEMBER 7         PARENT/ADVISOR CONTACT (GRADES 6-12)

                        8:00 am-5:00 pm (Mandatory — by appointment)

NOVEMBER 7         NO SCHOOL — GRADES 6-12

November 10........... Patriotic Chapel (Grades Preschool-12)

                                             9:00-9:40 am in the gym

NOVEMBER 11       VETERANS’ DAY OBSERVED

                       (ENTIRE COMPLEX CLOSED)

November 12........... ASVAB Test (Grade 11) ¨ 11:45 am—3:05 pm

November 14........... Fall Sports Awards ¨ 10:25 am in the gym

                              (Modified Chapel Schedule)

November 21........... Ugly Mug Fundraiser orders arrive

November 24.......... First Grade Program ¨ 7:00 pm in the gym

November 25.......... Annual Thanksgiving Bake Sale ¨ 8:00 am-4:00 pm

NOVEMBER 27-28 THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY (COMPLEX CLOSED)

 

DECEMBER

December 3............ Mid-Quarter Reports (Grades K-5)

December 5............ Mid-Quarter Reports (Grades 6-12)

December 6............ Crusader Gala Dinner/Silent Auction (age 16-adults)

                              MCC gym ¨ 6:00-10:00 pm   (semi-formal dress)

December 7............ Piano Recital ¨ 2:00 pm in the gym

December 8............ Second Grade Program ¨ 7:00 pm in the gym

December 8-12....... Frosty’s Gift Shop ¨ 9:00 am-4:00 pm

December 15.......... “An Evening in December” ¨ 7:00 pm in gym

                              Elementary Honors, JR/SR Choir, Chorale

December 15-18...... Candy Cane Fundraiser (Seniors)

December 18.......... Christmas Parties (Grades Toddlers — 12th)

DEC. 19-JAN. 4... CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY BREAK

                       (ENTIRE COMPLEX CLOSED)

                      


 

Happy New Year 2009


 

JANUARY

January 5.............. School Resumes (Grades K-12 )

January 5.............. Childcare Reopens at 7:00 am    

January 16............. JH Winter Sports Awards ¨ 10:25 am in the gym

                              (Chapel Schedule)

January 16............. End of 2nd Quarter (40 days)

JANUARY 19         MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. DAY

                       (ENTIRE COMPLEX CLOSED)

January 21-22........ SEMESTER FINALS (GRADES 6-12)

January TBA.......... Stock Show Field Trip — Grades 11 and 12

January 26............ Third Grade Program ¨ 7:00 pm in the gym

January 28............ Report Cards (Grades K-5)

January 28............ Progress Reports (Preschool)      

January 30............ Report Cards (Grades 6-12)

 

FEBRUARY

February 2............. Re-Enrollment for 2009/2010

February 2-7.......... Winterfest Activities Week

February 3 ............ Winterfest/Basketball/Parent Appreciation

                              Pep Rally ¨ 2:20 pm in gym  (Games begin at 4:00 pm)

February 7............. Winterfest Banquet @ Cinzzettis (Grades 9-12)

                                             2:00 pm

February 9-13........ Valentine Fundraiser (Seniors)

February 13............ Valentine’s Day Parties (Grades Toddler —5th)

FEBRUARY 16        PRESIDENTS’ HOLIDAY (COMPLEX CLOSED)

February 17-20...... Class Group Pictures (Grades Toddler-5th)

                              and Sports Pictures - TBA

February 18............ Mid-Quarter Reports (Grades K-5)              

February 20........... Mid-Quarter Reports (Grades 6-12)

February 23........... Fourth Grade Program ¨ 7:00 pm in the gym

February 28........... Music Festival — 7:00 am — 3:00 pm

                              Metro Denver North Junior Festival Organization

 

MARCH

March 6................. Family Movie Night ¨ Concessions/5:30-6:00 

                              Movie/6:00-8:00 pm

March 7................. Music Teachers’ Association Day  ¨ 7:00 am-3:30 pm

March 8................. Daylight Saving Time Begins

March TBA............. CACS JH Academic, Bible, Fine Arts Competition,

                              & Elementary Spelling Bee

March TBA............. HS Winter Sports Awards ¨ 10:25 in the gym

March TBA............. CACS 9th-12th Science/Fine Arts Competition

March TBA............. CACS Festival Concert in Longmont ¨ 7:30 pm

March 17................ Kindergarten Orientation (for students going into

                                 Kindergarten 09/10 school year) 7:00 pm in the gym

March 20............... End of 3rd Quarter (43 days)

March 23............... Preschool Program ¨ 7:00 pm in the gym

March 25............... Preschool Progress Reports

March 25............... Report Cards (Grades K-5)

MARCH 27 ........... PARENT/ADVISOR CONTACT (GRADES 6-12)

                       8:00 AM-5:00 PM

                      (Report cards distributed by appointment only)

MARCH 27             NO SCHOOL — GRADES 6-12

March 30............... Senior Cap & Gown Pictures

March 30-April 3... Spring Individual Pictures (Grades Tod-11) TBA

March 31................ 6th Grade Orientation (for students going into

                              6th grade in 09/10) ¨ 7:00 pm in the gym

 

APRIL

APRIL 6-10         EASTER BREAK (GRADES K-12 CLOSED

                       CHILDCARE OPEN)

APRIL 10               EASTER HOLIDAY OBSERVED

                       (COMPLEX CLOSED)

April 14................. Summer Camp/Crusader Kids Information sent home

April 14................. NHS Induction (Grades 10-12) ¨ 7:00 pm in the gym

April 17................. 50’s Family Fun Night ¨ 5:30 pm in the gym

April 21................. Gunther Toody’s Fundraiser — 58th & Wadsworth

                              4:30-9:30 pm — MCC gets % of your meal purchase

April 23................. Open House/Spring Exhibit ¨ 6:00-8:30 pm

APRIL 24               STUDENT APPRECIATION DAY

                       (COMPLEX CLOSED)

April 27................. Spring Music Program/Awards - Elementary Honors,  

                                 JR/SR Choir, & Choral Program ¨ 7:00 pm in the gym April 29   Mid-Quarter Reports (Grades K-5)

 

MAY

May 1..................... Mid-Quarter Reports (Grades 6-12)

May 3.................... Piano Recital ¨ 2:00 pm in gym

May 7.................... National Day of Prayer Special Chapel 

                              (Grades K-12) 2:30 pm in the gym

May 12................... Summer Camp Registration (last day to guarantee

                              placement in camps - after this date some

                              spaces may still be available)

MAY 16................. CRUSADER BANQUET (GRADES 9-12)

                      @  ______________

                       Pictures 6:30 pm/Dinner 7:00 pm 

                      (Please note this is Saturday)

May 18-22............. Achievement Testing (Grades K-5)

May 18-19 ............. Cheerleader Clinic — 3:30 pm

May 18-21.............. Achievement Testing (Grades 6-12) — am only

May 20.................. Cheerleader Tryouts — 3:30 pm

May 21................... Senior Play — 7:00 pm

May 22.................. Academic Awards and Sports Awards/Activity Day

                              Grades 6-12

MAY 25                  MEMORIAL DAY HOLIDAY (COMPLEX CLOSED)

May 27-28............. Senior Finals

May 27.................. Field Day (Grades K-2) ¨ 9:00 am

May 28.................. Field Day (Grades 3-5) ¨ 9:00 am

May 28.................. Seniors’ Last Day

May 29.................. Senior Breakfast/Photo/Rehearsal

                              8:30 am ¨ 9:30 am ¨ 10:00 am

May 29.................. Senior Graduation ¨ 7:00 pm in the gym

 

JUNE

June 1.................... Annual Elementary Spelling Bee (K-5) ¨12:30-3:05 pm

June 1-3................ FINALS (GRADES 6-11 classes all day)

June 2................... Kindergarten Graduation ¨ 7:00 pm in the gym

June 3................... End of 4th Quarter (44 ½  days)

June 3................... Report Cards  (Grades K-5)

                        (Tuition/fees paid in full to receive Report Card)

JUNE 3                  SCHOOL ENDS (GRADES K-11) Dismissed at noon

                      (No lunch served — K-5 Childcare bring Sack Lunch)

June 4-5................ (Childcare Center Open)

June 5................... Toddlers/Preschool Field Day

                              (Sack Lunch for Preschool only) ¨ 9:30am-12:30 pm

June 5................... Preschool/Childcare Last Day

                                   (Tuition/fees paid in full to receive Progress Report)

June 8................... Crusader Kids Childcare & Summer Camps Begin

June 8................... Summer Enrichment Begins

June 12.................. Report Cards (Grades 6-12) Pick up after 3:00 pm

                                   (All tuition/fees paid in full to receive Report Card)

JUNE 29-JULY 3.. NO CRUSADER KIDS, CHILDCARE, OR CAMPS

                       SUMMER SCHOOL CLOSED / OFFICES CLOSED

 

JULY

JUNE 29-JULY 3.. NO CRUSADER KIDS CHILDCARE,

                       OR SUMMER CAMPS / Summer School is closed

                              (Offices open June 30, July 1, 2, and 3)

JULY 3                   INDEPENDENCE DAY HOLIDAY

                      (COMPLEX CLOSED)

 

AUGUST

August 21............... Summer Enrichment Ends

August 28.............. Last Day - Crusader Kids Childcare, & Summer Camps

Aug. 31-Sept. 4....... Teacher Planning Meetings

 

SEPTEMBER

September 1........... Staff AED Training ¨ 4:00-6:00 pm

September 3........... Let's Get Acquainted Night ¨ 6:00 pm-8:00 pm

  September 4........... Staff CPR, Meds, & First Aid

                              Classes ¨ 9:00 am — 4:30 pm

SEPTEMBER 7..... LABOR DAY HOLIDAY (NO SCHOOL)

SEPTEMBER 8..... 2009/2010 SCHOOL YEAR BEGINS

                       Childcare Resumes-7:00 am

 

 

School Attendance 170 ½ Days

September 4 — October 31........... 43 Days

November 3 - January 16............. 40 Days

January 19 — March 20.................. 43 Days

March 23 - June 3......................... 44 1/2 Days