In celebration of our nation's Patriot Day, Trailblazer Elementary, 2015 Wickes Rd., will celebrate by having students walk down to the west side of Centennial Blvd. to wave mini-American flags at passing motorists. In addition, the Trailblazer Choir will perform two patriotic songs. The students, staff, parents, and members of the surrounding community enjoy showing support for our troops! This event will take place on Friday, September 10, from 12:15 to 12:45 p.m.

Colorado Springs, CO – Air Academy Federal Credit Union (AAFCU) is helping
El Paso County residents protect themselves against identity theft with a community Shred Day. The public is invited to bring up to five bankers boxes or three trash bags of paper documents to be shredded on site by Shred-it.

This service is free for AAFCU members. Non-members may participate for a $10 donation to the AAFCU Foundation. The AAFCU Foundation is dedicated to supporting innovative educational programs for grades K-12 in area school districts.

Community Shred Day
Saturday, September 18, 2010
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

AAFCU Cordera Branch
9810 North Union Boulevard
Colorado Springs, CO 80924

Call 719.593.8600 for more information.


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On Tuesday, August 31, 2010 at 8:50 a.m. Max Fagin (CSS '06) will lead students from The Colorado Springs School math classes in computations on how to use basic principles of math in building a sundial. Students will gather for class at the roundabout on the south side of campus near the El Pomar Academic Center at 21 Broadmoor Avenue.

The Sundial project began five years ago as a Experience Centered Seminar at The Colorado Springs School. Nearing completion, the sundial will be the largest registered sundial in Colorado.

Check out a VIDEO from math class today.
http://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=1584400939270&ref=mf

View photos and simulated images of what the sundial will look like once it is finished.
http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=2037861&id=8404644

More About the Sundial Project at The Colorado Springs School
http://archive.constantcontact.com/fs031/1101855051023/archive/1103639916416.html

More About Max Fagin
Max Fagin '06 graduated from Vassar this spring with a B.A. in Physics and a B.A. in Astronomy. He is continuing his studies this fall in a 3:2 academic program at Dartmouth, where he will achieve a B.E. in Mechanical Engineering in 2012. This summer, Fagin interned with NASA in Mountainview, California under the direction of Dr. Pete Worden. He was one of 14 students selected from around the world. During his 10 weeks at NASA, Fagin worked in mission-design on a mission to one of the moons of Mars. He is publishing his results this fall.

More About The Colorado Springs School
CSS offers an experiential educational curriculum for age 3 through grade 12 students. Through superior academics and mentoring, The Colorado Springs School prepares students to think independently and to meet the needs of a dynamic world with leadership, ingenuity, problem-solving skills, and personal integrity.

Media are invited to contact Jessica James, Director of Communications at (719)210-3499 if you will be coming on campus to cover this story.

Colorado Springs School District 11's Board of Education will host a Meet and Greet on Wednesday, September 1, 2010, 6:00-7:00 p.m., in the Board Room of the Administration Building, located at 1115 N. El Paso Street.

Building a Better Workforce for a Brighter Future!

PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT

PPWFC 1028
Media Contact: Jeanne Cotter
Phone: 667-3730
Cell: 499-0642
Email: cotter.j@ppwfc.org


SEPTEMBER WORKSHOPS

August 26, 2010, Colorado Springs, CO – The Pikes Peak Workforce Center offers the following workshops in September. There is no charge to attend, but attendees must register with Connecting Colorado, the state job search database. (www.connectingcolorado.com).

NOTE: PPWFC will be closed on Monday, September 6 in observance of
Labor Day.

NEW Online Job Search and Social Networks
Thursday, September 16 or 30, 10:30 a.m. to 12 noon
Learn online job search tools and application steps and how social networks can increase your outreach. Basic computer skills required. Register online at www.ppwfc.org

Health Care Options with Peak Vista
Mondays, 8 a.m. to 12 noon at PPWFC. Discuss Medicaid, CHP+ applications, COBRA alternatives and low-cost area services. No registration necessary

CSI: Career Scene Investigation
Wednesdays 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.
Hands-on, investigative tools to explore possibilities! Survey interests,
occupations, and labor market information for clues to a new career.
Basic computer skills needed. To register, call 719.667.3790.

Self Employment: The Driver's Seat
Thursday, September 9 or 23, 9 to 10 a.m.
For those who want to be the boss and have an entrepreneurial personality. Explore a range of business start-up resources on enterprise zones, marketing regulations, and more! Register online at www.ppwfc.org

Network Groups: Ongoing job search and support on trends and leads!
• Job Search Group: Mondays, 10:00 a.m. to 12 noon. No registration required.
• 50+ Job Seekers Group: Thursdays, 11:00 a.m. to 12 noon. No registration required.
• Veterans: Regular sessions on September 1 and 8,
8:30 to 10:30 a.m.
• Federal Job Search workshop on September 22 from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Register online at www.ppwfc.org for Veterans sessions.

Live Orientation: Overview of PPWFC services with Q&A
Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, 9:00 or 10:30 a.m. No registration required.

Managing Stress
Tuesdays, 1:30 to 3:00 p.m.
Learn tips and techniques for dealing with stress. No registration required. Walk-ins welcome.

Job Shop: Interview Skills and Network Techniques
Tuesdays, 9:00 a.m. to 12 noon.
Learn to mine and network for leads; prepare to interview, negotiate salary and more! Register online at www.ppwfc.org or call 719.667.3790.

Resume ‘Righting!' – Resume and Portfolio Design
These sessions provide intermediate to advanced resume and portfolio guidance.
• Mondays, 2 to 4 p.m.
• Wednesdays, 10 a.m. to 12 noon. No registration required.

There is no charge to attend these workshops; however, registration is required for most. Register at www.ppwfc.org, click on the workshops under the Workshops and Events tab or call 667-3790. All workshops are held at the main office, 2306 East Pikes Peak Avenue, Colorado Springs, 80909.

About PPWFC
The Pikes Peak Workforce Center connects vital businesses with work-ready job seekers and employer-driven services. More information about the Pikes Peak Workforce Center can be found online at www.ppwfc.org.
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Building a Better Workforce for a Brighter Future!

PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT

PPWFC 1028
Media Contact: Jeanne Cotter
Phone: 667-3730
Cell: 499-0642
Email: cotter.j@ppwfc.org


SEPTEMBER WORKSHOPS

August 26, 2010, Colorado Springs, CO – The Pikes Peak Workforce Center offers the following workshops in September. There is no charge to attend, but attendees must register with Connecting Colorado, the state job search database. (www.connectingcolorado.com).

NOTE: PPWFC will be closed on Monday, September 6 in observance of
Labor Day.

NEW Online Job Search and Social Networks
Thursday, September 16 or 30, 10:30 a.m. to 12 noon
Learn online job search tools and application steps and how social networks can increase your outreach. Basic computer skills required. Register online at www.ppwfc.org

Health Care Options with Peak Vista
Mondays, 8 a.m. to 12 noon at PPWFC. Discuss Medicaid, CHP+ applications, COBRA alternatives and low-cost area services. No registration necessary

CSI: Career Scene Investigation
Wednesdays 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.
Hands-on, investigative tools to explore possibilities! Survey interests,
occupations, and labor market information for clues to a new career.
Basic computer skills needed. To register, call 719.667.3790.

Self Employment: The Driver's Seat
Thursday, September 9 or 23, 9 to 10 a.m.
For those who want to be the boss and have an entrepreneurial personality. Explore a range of business start-up resources on enterprise zones, marketing regulations, and more! Register online at www.ppwfc.org

Network Groups: Ongoing job search and support on trends and leads!
• Job Search Group: Mondays, 10:00 a.m. to 12 noon. No registration required.
• 50+ Job Seekers Group: Thursdays, 11:00 a.m. to 12 noon. No registration required.
• Veterans: Regular sessions on September 1 and 8,
8:30 to 10:30 a.m.
• Federal Job Search workshop on September 22 from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Register online at www.ppwfc.org for Veterans sessions.

Live Orientation: Overview of PPWFC services with Q&A
Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, 9:00 or 10:30 a.m. No registration required.

Managing Stress
Tuesdays, 1:30 to 3:00 p.m.
Learn tips and techniques for dealing with stress. No registration required. Walk-ins welcome.

Job Shop: Interview Skills and Network Techniques
Tuesdays, 9:00 a.m. to 12 noon.
Learn to mine and network for leads; prepare to interview, negotiate salary and more! Register online at www.ppwfc.org or call 719.667.3790.

Resume ‘Righting!' – Resume and Portfolio Design
These sessions provide intermediate to advanced resume and portfolio guidance.
• Mondays, 2 to 4 p.m.
• Wednesdays, 10 a.m. to 12 noon. No registration required.

There is no charge to attend these workshops; however, registration is required for most. Register at www.ppwfc.org, click on the workshops under the Workshops and Events tab or call 667-3790. All workshops are held at the main office, 2306 East Pikes Peak Avenue, Colorado Springs, 80909.

About PPWFC
The Pikes Peak Workforce Center connects vital businesses with work-ready job seekers and employer-driven services. More information about the Pikes Peak Workforce Center can be found online at www.ppwfc.org.
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Building a Better Workforce for a Brighter Future!

PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT

PPWFC 1028
Media Contact: Jeanne Cotter
Phone: 667-3730
Cell: 499-0642
Email: cotter.j@ppwfc.org


SEPTEMBER WORKSHOPS

August 26, 2010, Colorado Springs, CO – The Pikes Peak Workforce Center offers the following workshops in September. There is no charge to attend, but attendees must register with Connecting Colorado, the state job search database. (www.connectingcolorado.com).

NOTE: PPWFC will be closed on Monday, September 6 in observance of
Labor Day.

NEW Online Job Search and Social Networks
Thursday, September 16 or 30, 10:30 a.m. to 12 noon
Learn online job search tools and application steps and how social networks can increase your outreach. Basic computer skills required. Register online at www.ppwfc.org

Health Care Options with Peak Vista
Mondays, 8 a.m. to 12 noon at PPWFC. Discuss Medicaid, CHP+ applications, COBRA alternatives and low-cost area services. No registration necessary

CSI: Career Scene Investigation
Wednesdays 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.
Hands-on, investigative tools to explore possibilities! Survey interests,
occupations, and labor market information for clues to a new career.
Basic computer skills needed. To register, call 719.667.3790.

Self Employment: The Driver's Seat
Thursday, September 9 or 23, 9 to 10 a.m.
For those who want to be the boss and have an entrepreneurial personality. Explore a range of business start-up resources on enterprise zones, marketing regulations, and more! Register online at www.ppwfc.org

Network Groups: Ongoing job search and support on trends and leads!
• Job Search Group: Mondays, 10:00 a.m. to 12 noon. No registration required.
• 50+ Job Seekers Group: Thursdays, 11:00 a.m. to 12 noon. No registration required.
• Veterans: Regular sessions on September 1 and 8,
8:30 to 10:30 a.m.
• Federal Job Search workshop on September 22 from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Register online at www.ppwfc.org for Veterans sessions.

Live Orientation: Overview of PPWFC services with Q&A
Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, 9:00 or 10:30 a.m. No registration required.

Managing Stress
Tuesdays, 1:30 to 3:00 p.m.
Learn tips and techniques for dealing with stress. No registration required. Walk-ins welcome.

Job Shop: Interview Skills and Network Techniques
Tuesdays, 9:00 a.m. to 12 noon.
Learn to mine and network for leads; prepare to interview, negotiate salary and more! Register online at www.ppwfc.org or call 719.667.3790.

Resume ‘Righting!' – Resume and Portfolio Design
These sessions provide intermediate to advanced resume and portfolio guidance.
• Mondays, 2 to 4 p.m.
• Wednesdays, 10 a.m. to 12 noon. No registration required.

There is no charge to attend these workshops; however, registration is required for most. Register at www.ppwfc.org, click on the workshops under the Workshops and Events tab or call 667-3790. All workshops are held at the main office, 2306 East Pikes Peak Avenue, Colorado Springs, 80909.

About PPWFC
The Pikes Peak Workforce Center connects vital businesses with work-ready job seekers and employer-driven services. More information about the Pikes Peak Workforce Center can be found online at www.ppwfc.org.
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SCHRIEVER AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. — The 50th Space Wing's 2nd Space Operations Squadron here accepted command and control of the first Global Positioning System Block IIF satellite at 9 a.m. today.

The 45th Space Wing at Patrick AFB successfully launched a United Launch Alliance Delta IV-Medium rocket carrying the first Boeing-built Global Positioning System IIF satellite at 11 p.m. EDT from Space Launch Complex 37 on May 27.

The Global Positioning Systems Wing, a joint service effort directed by the U.S. Air Force and managed at the Space and Missile Systems Center, Los Angeles Air Force Base, Calif., remained in control of the satellite during the test period before the hand-off today to 2 SOPS.

"I'm extremely honored to accept command and control of the first GPS Block IIF satellite," said Lt. Col. Jennifer Grant, 2 SOPS commander. "We are excited to have the privilege of being the first to control the next generation in global positioning satellite technology as we continue to provide our warfighters and civil users the most accurate position, navigation and timing signal available. Fielding newer and more capable systems enables GPS to remain the world's gold standard."

The next-generation GPS IIF satellites will provide improved accuracy through advanced atomic clocks, a longer design life than legacy GPS satellites, and a new L5 civil signal (third civil signal) that will benefit civil aviation and other safety-of-life applications. Even though the L5 civil signal meets all requirements, per plan it will stay in development status broadcasting test data until initial operational capability is reached. A message regarding this caveat will be sent out to GPS users worldwide.

It will also continue to deploy the modernized capabilities that began with the eight modernized GPS IIR satellites, including a more robust military signal. GPS IIF satellites will provide improved signals that will enhance the precise global positioning, navigation and timing services supporting both the warfighter and the growing civilian needs of our global economy. The GPS constellation remains the most robust and capable system in the history of space.

The members of 2 SOPS operate the largest Department of Defense spacecraft constellation via the Master Control Station and a worldwide network of monitor stations and ground antennas. The MCS also houses a customer interface, the GPS Operations Center, which is a 24/7 user-focused center of excellence supporting a wide variety of military, civil and commercial users and applications.


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School District 11 is proud to announce that Sharon Milito, teacher at Patrick Henry Elementary School, was recently awarded the Excellence in the Teaching of the Earth Sciences Award for the state of Colorado by the Rocky Mountain Association of Geologists (RMAG). Ms. Milito received a plaque and a $1000 cash award. She will be the RMAG nominee to the American Association of Petroleum Geologists National Award competition in November.

The Wasson Alumni Association is sponsoring a Wasson High School Back-to-School Bash. You are invited to attend the bash today, August 20, 2010, 6 – 8 p.m. in Wasson's Courtyard.

The Back-to-School Bash is for the students, staff, alumni, and community, to welcome everyone back for a great school year. This event will include live music on the quad, a potluck style buffet, and potentially, school tours for community and alumni.

The Colorado Springs School District 11 Board of Education will have a special meeting/work session on Wednesday, August 18, 2010, 5:30 p.m. Agenda items include:
• Pilot for Achieve K12 Curriculum
• Resolutions in Opposition of Amendment 60 and 61
• Resolution in Opposition of Proposition 101
Discussion items are:
• Preliminary Discussion on Boundaries
• Discussion on Community Engagement Meetings

The agenda is posted at http://www.d11.org/boe/index.htm, click on meetings; click on 2010-11 meetings; go down to August 18, and click on agenda and minutes.

The Wasson Alumni Association is sponsoring a Wasson High School Back-to-School Bash. You are invited to attend the bash on Friday, August 20, 2010, 6 – 8 p.m. in Wasson's Courtyard.

The Back-to-School Bash is for the students, staff, alumni, and community, to welcome everyone back for a great school year. This event will include live music on the quad, a potluck style buffet, and potentially, school tours for community and alumni.

The Colorado Springs School District 11 Board of Education meetings for the 2010-11 school year may be found on the District 11 website at www.d11.org; go to School Board, click on board meetings, click on 2010-2011 school year.

Colorado Springs School District 11 is happy to announce that Wasson High School has been approved as a Colorado School of Innovation. In a surprising turn of events, the State Board of Education unanimously approved Wasson as a Colorado School of Innovation in the first round of discussion! The district is pleased that the State Board recognized Wasson's efforts and well constructed plan as one of distinction and value. As noted by Commissioner of Education Dwight Jones, Wasson recognizes the need to impact the status quo and move forward with the innovation and commitment to inspire and impact student achievement.

PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT

PPWFC 1027
Contact: Jeanne Cotter
Phone: 667-3730
Cell: 499-0642
Email: cotter.j@ppwfc.org


CALL FOR EMPLOYERS

PPWFC Fall Job Fair

August 10, 2010, Colorado Springs, CO – The Pikes Peak Workforce Center is seeking employers who have open positions or plan to hire in the next month or two to participate in its Fall Job Fair.

WHO: Employers in the Pikes Peak region who have open positions or plan to hire in the next month or two.

WHAT: PPWFC Fall Job Fair sponsored by KKTV 11 News and Mr. Biggs.

WHEN: Monday, September 20, 2010 from 10:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

WHERE: Mr. Biggs Entertainment Center, 5825 Mark Dabling Boulevard, Colorado Springs, CO 80919.

WHY: Employers can find the best people for their open positions, accept resumes and interview on the spot in one place, at one time.

HOW: There is no charge for booth space, however, a $50 donation to Care and Share Food Bank or $50 worth of non-perishable food items for Care and Share is encouraged. To reserve a booth, please contact Duke at 719.667.3839 or Compton.d@ppwfc.org.

About PPWFC
The Pikes Peak Workforce Center connects vital businesses with work-ready job seekers and employer-driven services. More information about the Pikes Peak Workforce Center can be found online at www.ppwfc.org.

The Colorado Springs School District 11 Board of Education will have a board meeting on Wednesday, August 11, 6:30 p.m. The action items on this agenda include:
• 1996 General Obligation Bond Refunding, Resolution 2011-4
• Contract Awards – Commerce Bank Commercial Card Agreement
• Request for Contingency Transfer for School Bus Capital Renewal
• Budget Transfers, Appropriations, and FTE Approvals
o Requests for FTE Authorizations
o Requests for Contingency Transfers
• Personnel Recommendations

The agenda is posted at http://www.d11.org/boe/index.htm, click on meetings; click on 2010-11 meetings; go down to August 11, 2010, and click on agenda and minutes.

Colorado Springs School District 11 is proud to announce that Jared Gorthy, a 5th grade student at Chipeta Elementary during the 2009-2010 school year, won 1st place at the National Tar Wars Poster Contest. This is the very first year that Colorado had a student win first place at the national contest. Jared and his family won an all inclusive trip to Disney World.

The contest was held in Washington, D.C. on July 27, 2010, and Jared and his family were in attendance. The Gorthy family met with Senator Mark Udall the next day and had the opportunity to talk about tobacco issues with the Senator.

Harrison School District Two's annual Convocation for staff will be held on Friday, August 6 at Sierra High School. This event will feature an hour-long inspirational musical performance. Convocation will start at 8 am and last until 10 am.

Please park in the east parking lot between Sierra High School and the Armed Services YMCA. The only entrance into Sierra High School will be through the cafeteria entrance.

You are in for a real musical treat as we ring in the new school year!