Friday, March 14, 2014

2014 Colorado Charter Schools Rally at the Capitol


2014 Colorado Charter Schools Rally at the Capitol
"Charting My Future"

Sponsored by:
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Thursday, April 17, 2014
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Colorado State Capitol, West Steps, Denver

Colorado Charter Schools Rally at the Capitol
Join hundreds of charter school students, parents, teachers, principals and other supporters at the 2014 Colorado Charter Schools Rally on Thursday, April 17 at noon. Hear from state legislators who support choice and innovation in education as well as school leaders and students. Also, see your fellow charter schools perform on stage, and cheer for the winners of the Charter School Art Contest.
Tentative Rally Schedule
12:00 PM – 12:05 PMStudent Performance
12:05 PM – 12:35 PMHear from charter school students, teachers and leaders from across Colorado
12:35 PM – 12:40 PMCharter School Art Contest Awards Ceremony
(Be sure to visit the Capitol Rotunda to see the winning art display as well as a charter school informational display.)
12:40 PM – 12:55 PMHear from Colorado Legislators
12:55 PM – 1:00 PMStudent Performance 
Capitol Tours
Capitol Tour Availability for April 17, 2014. Click here to reserve a tour. Deadline to register is April 2, 2014. Tours that are crossed out have already been reserved.
Start TimeTour Type
9:15 AMHistorical Tour
9:15 AMAttic Tour
9:15 AMLegislative Tour
10:00 AMLegislative Tour
10:45 AMLegislative Tour
1:00 PMLegislative Tour
1:45 PMLegislative Tour
2:15 PMLegislative Tour
Please keep in mind, there is a maximum of 30 participants per tour. Tours are approximately 45 minutes in length. Visitors must check in 15 minutes prior to scheduled tour time for security clearance. If you plan to utilize the restrooms (located in the basement), arrive 20-30 minutes prior to your tour.
The general public entrance is on the north side of the Capitol (Colfax and Sherman Streets).  A League staff member will meet you inside and escort you to the tour desk.
Given the limited number of tours available, we would like to let you know that if you do not secure a tour, you are still welcome to visit the Capitol.  You can enter the House and Senate galleries on the 3rd floor to watch the current debates.  You may also try to schedule a visit with your school’s elected official(s).  Also, be sure to visit the Capitol Rotunda to see the charter school art contest winning entries.
Cost:  Free
Charter School Student Art Contest
In conjunction with the 2014 Charter Schools Rally at the Colorado State Capitol on April 17, the Colorado League of Charter Schools is hosting a student art contest sponsored by S&S Worldwide. There are four age categories. One grand prize winner will be chosen from each age group and winning artwork will be featured in a League publication between summer 2014 and spring 2015. Winning students will be honored at the Colorado State Capitol on Thursday, April 17, 2014, during the Colorado Charter Schools Rally. There will also be one runner up in each age category. All winning artwork will be featured on the League website and will be on display in the Colorado State Capitol Rotunda during the week of April 14 – 17, 2014. Winners will be notified via a phone call to their teacher and/or parent/guardian at least one week prior to the rally so that they can make appropriate arrangements to attend the event. Click here for more information. Click here to download an entry form. 
Additional Activitites and Tours
In addition to the rally and Capitol tours, we have a number of other opportunities for student groups this year.  Click here to learn more about additional activities and tours. Then visit our registration page to sign up for your choice of available activities.  Space is limited, so be sure to register soon!
Pre-Rally Student Debates and Invited Speakers
Charter school students will participate in a mock debate in the Old Supreme Court Chambers (inside the Capitol) prior to the rally. Additionally, the League is inviting speakers to share with students. Please check back for more details.
Travel Subsidies
A limited number of travel subsidies are available (up to $150 per school). Click here to download the subsidy application form. The deadline to submit a subsidy application is Friday, March 28.

If you have any questions regarding the 2014 Colorado Charter Schools Rally, please contact Donnell Rosenberg atdrosenberg@coloradoleague.org.  
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