Dear Colorado Skies Academy Families,
It is with immense joy that I announce the completion of our portion of the Charter Renewal Process! The decision is now in the hands of the Cherry Creek School District (click here for more information).
I am proud of the work we’ve done this year to help stabilize our organization and prepare for tremendous growth in the future, and I am optimistic that the district will allow us more time to truly mature into the school we know that we can be in the coming years. Thank you for your continued support throughout this lengthy and intensive process!
This is a busy time of year; please check out the “Upcoming Events” table as well as the detailed articles below for more information regarding:
Thank you for your attention to these important issues. As always, feel free to reach out to me with additional questions and concerns.
Sincerely,
Katie
Note: Please click the links below to learn more about each event.
Weekly In-Person Tours and Information Sessions:
School Tours for Prospective Families, 10:30-11:30 am, 4:30-5:30 pm on Tuesdays
Monday, February 12:
Simulator Training, 8:30-10:00 am
Monday, February 12:
Talk, Chris Wright, CEO of Liberty Energy, “Bettering Human Lives: Perspectives on Energy, Climate, and Poverty,” 10:00-11:00 am
Friday, February 16:
Simulator Training, 9:30-11:00 am
Thursday, February 22:
Regular Board Meeting, 5:45 pm, CSA
Please join us to hear from the CSA learners about their trip to India!
Friday, February 23:
Simulator Training, 9:30-11:00 am
Saturday, February 24:
Public Safety Day, 10:00-2:00 pm
Monday, February 26:
Simulator Training, 8:30-11:00 am
More details to come, but please be aware that the next Presentation of Learning for 6th grade will be on Tuesday, March 5th and for 7th grade on Wednesday, March 6th.
*Admittance to Exploration of Flight is free for CSA Learners with their student membership. The EoF staff has a list of current CSA learners so all they need to do is give their name!
New CSA families receive a 20% discount on family memberships to Wings Over the Rockies Museum, valid at both museum locations (Centennial & Lowry). A daily entry fee may also be paid to gain entry to the events at the museum. Please contact christa.coryell@coloradoskiesacademy.org for more information about museum memberships for CSA families.
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