Posted on May 7, 2009 by R. Hitchcock
Here is a cool opportunity for our 5th graders that will be entering 6th grade. This program is also available for any students entering 6th-9th grade! The city of Colorado Springs is offering many outdoor programs starting June 1st, 2009. Some of the activities include:
- Leave no trace
- Ropes course
- Rock climbing
- Canoeing
- Geocaching
- Rafting
- and more!!!
To register, call 385-5996 or register online at www.springsgov.com LIMITED SPACE AVAILABLE!!!
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Posted on April 21, 2009 by R. Hitchcock
Field day is on it’s way!
PreK- 2nd grade is Monday May 11th from 8:45-11:20am @ the Green Mountain Falls Park & Pool area.
3rd-5th grade is Monday, May 18th from 9am-2:30pm @ MSHS Track and Field
Please be sure to bring/wear the following:
-Sunscreen
-Hat
-Sunglasses
-Good athletic shoes (NO Crocs or Sandals)
-Snack
-Water
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Posted on April 8, 2009 by R. Hitchcock
This year, the Ute Pass Pony Fun Run will take place on Saturday, May 16th at 9am. There is both a 1 mile and 5k race. Registration begins at 8am and the race starts at 9am. For more information and to print a registration form, click here.
The starting line is at Ute Pass Elementary and it
follows the Ute Pass Regional Trail west to El Paso
Trail to Green Mountain Falls. This is an out and
back course run on dirt trails and paved roads.
• Come join the fun while raising money
for Ute Pass Elementary!
• All are welcome!
• Great family and community event
• One of our biggest fundraisers of the year
• You may choose to walk or run 1 mile or 5K.
• Prizes for every participant
• Refreshments
• Race begins at 9:00 a.m. Register by April 24th to
guarantee your t-shirt size. Race day registration
starts at 7:45 a.m.
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Posted on March 17, 2009 by R. Hitchcock
We will be having Irish Dancers perform at the school today from 1:15-1:30!
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Posted on March 17, 2009 by R. Hitchcock
Who: Boys or Girls currently in grades 1-5 or 6-8
When:
- May 11th-14th, 3:15-5:00 (Grades 1-5)
- May 18th-21st, 3:30-5:30 (Grades 6-8)
Where: MSHS Gym (Buses will bring students from MSES and UPE to the high school and parents need to pick them up by 5pm)
Why: To learn how to play volleyball and to HAVE FUN!
Cost: $30 and includes a T-Shirt (scholarships are available, contact Coach O’Connor @ 685-2063 for more info)
Please make checks out to: MSHS and send with a registration form to:
Bridget O’Connor
401 El Monte Place
Manitou Springs, CO 80829
REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS FRIDAY MAY 8TH!
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Posted on March 11, 2009 by R. Hitchcock
Where every finisher is a winner! This fun run program is starting up on Monday March 30th with practice from 6:00pm-6:45pm on Mondays and Wednesdays. The first race is April 27th! For more information, or to register, please check out www.landsharkrunclub.com. You can also contact Coach Lori or Mike Vann @ 685-0630 or email at llvanns@yahoo.com
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Posted on March 4, 2009 by R. Hitchcock
Recently Mrs. Hainds traveled down to Austin, Texas to compete in the Austin Half-Marathon! A half marathon is 13.1 miles! She placed 2nd in her age group with a time of 1:50:09 (1 hour, 50 minutes and 9 seconds)! Mrs. Hainds’ time also placed her #933 out of 6,987 people total AND #261 out of 4,107 females total!
Students- ask her if you can see the cool medal she received!
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Posted on February 10, 2009 by R. Hitchcock
Who: Girls in grades K-8
When: February 14th, 2009 9:30-2:30 (lunch is from 12:00-12:30pm)
Where: Manitou Springs High School
How Much: $5 Clinic Fee, $2 picture with Manny the Mustang, $10 T-shirt (A portion of all the proceeds will be donated to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation)
What to bring: Wear gym clothes and tennis shoes, bring a water bottle and a sack lunch
Questions? Call Alice Stoneback @ 685-2044
The girls will perform at halftime of the MSHS girls’ home basketball game on Feb. 17th, 2009!
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Posted on January 28, 2009 by R. Hitchcock
Basketball intramurals start next week for grades 3rd-5th on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3-4pm. Students are allowed to come on either day or both! Next TAP will probably be MORE basketball including classes for Prek-2nd grade. My Preschoolers have some amazing jump shots and layups!!!
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Posted on January 27, 2009 by R. Hitchcock