Author: Colorado SKIES Academy
Message from the Directors
Dear Colorado SKIES Academy Families, It was great seeing your learners’ knowledge and growth highlighted last week in each grade level’s Presentation of Learning! We appreciate all the positive feedback we received and are committed to improving in the areas…
Upcoming Events
Note: Please click the links below to learn more about each event. Weekly In-Person Tours and Information Sessions: School Tours for Prospective Families Friday, December 22: Facilitator Work Day / No school for learners Monday, December 25, 2023 – Friday,…
Parent Action Committee (PAC) Update
Hello, Colorado SKIES Academy community! As mentioned last week, your PAC team is starting the hard work to influence the delivery and outcomes of school life while enriching and building a greater sense of community, and we are excited to…
School Pictures with Lifetouch
If your learner had their school picture taken by Lifetouch earlier this school year, you can order prints at http://mylifetouch.com/ by using their Student ID Number to order. Contact Lorene at Lifetouch directly at 303-565-5203 with any questions. If your…
CSA Wishlists & Ways to Donate
1. DonorsChoose: An online platform where teachers can post requests for classroom resources. Current projects hoping for funding: Drumming Up a Sense of Community in Music Lunar New Year – Donations are currently DOUBLED courtesy of Panda Express! Robots for…
Athletic Development Training
Message from Coach Cronin: Starting in January, we would like to start Speed, Agility, and Quickness Training (SAQ-360 POWER) on Tuesdays. We currently have 3 families that have expressed an interest in joining this club, and we need at least…
Nurse Emma’s Corner
Notification of Hearing and Vision Screening Dear Parents and Guardians, Vision and hearing are vital to your learner’s academic success in school. Schools are required to administer hearing and vision screenings to the following groups of learners each school year:…
Thought of the Week
“Aviation is proof that given the will, we have the capacity to achieve the impossible.” -Edward Vernon Richenbache
Message from Directors Coryell and Motley
Dear Colorado SKIES Academy Families, Your learner received their MAP® Growth Family Report last week, which summarizes how your child is performing academically, as measured by the most recent MAP Growth test your child has taken. MAP Growth tests are unique…
Upcoming Events
Note: Please click the links below to learn more about each event. Weekly In-Person Tours and Information Sessions: School Tours for Prospective Families, 10-11 am Tuesdays, 4:30-5:30 pm Thursdays in October Wednesdays through January: Wingman for a Day at CSA, 8-11…
Possible NEW After School Club: SAQ-360 POWER
SAQ-360 POWER is a new after-school offering at CSA to help develop athleticism in participants! SAQ-360 = SAQ (Speed/Agility/Quickness), Power (Force and Velocity) strength, and 360-degree multiplanar training. The offering is focused specifically on the field/arena sport athlete with 20 yd…
Quarter 2 Presentation of Learning Dates and Details
Please join us this week for your learner’s Presentation of Learning (POL) when they will tackle real-world issues and design solutions that require critical thought, inquiry, and synthesis. 6th grade POL: Geology: Museum of Future Past Wednesday, December 13th, 9:00…
New Visitor Management System: Raptor
Colorado SKIES Academy is pleased to announce that we will begin using the Raptor Visitor Management System in our school to strengthen campus safety for learners and faculty. Part of keeping learners and staff safe is knowing who is always…
Parent Action Committee (PAC) Update
Hello, Colorado SKIES Academy community! Your PAC team is starting the hard work to influence the delivery and outcomes of school life while also enriching and building a greater sense of community. We desperately need more parent volunteers to support…
School Pictures with Lifetouch
If your learner had their school picture taken by Lifetouch earlier this school year, you can order prints at http://mylifetouch.com/ by using their Student ID Number to order. Contact Lorene at Lifetouch directly at 303-565-5203 with any questions. If your…
CSA Wishlists & Ways to Donate
We’ve had some parents and community members inquire about wish lists and ways to donate. Currently, we have 3 main ways to donate: 1. DonorsChoose – an online platform where teachers can post requests for classroom resources. Current projects hoping…
Athletic Development Training
Message from Coach Cronin: Starting in January, we would like to start Speed, Agility, and Quickness Training (SAQ-360 POWER) on Tuesdays. We currently have 3 families that have expressed an interest in joining this club, and we need at least…
Nurse Emma’s Corner
Dear Parents/Guardians, Keeping learners healthy, both in and out of school, is important to their education. The flu season rapidly approaching and I would like to remind families about the Center for Disease Control (CDC)’s suggested ways to prevent the…
Message from Directors Coryell and Motley
Dear Colorado SKIES Academy Families, Please be on the lookout for your learner’s Winter MAP test results to come home this week. We recognize that testing can cause anxiety and apprehension in some kids, and we appreciate our learners’ perseverance…
Upcoming Events
Note: Please click the links below to learn more about each event. Weekly In-Person Tours and Information Sessions: School Tours for Prospective Families, 10-11 am Tuesdays, 4:30-5:30 pm Thursdays in October Wednesdays through January: Wingman for a Day at CSA, 8-11…
Athletic Development Training
Message from Coach Cronin: Please take a moment to read the Athletic Development program recaps for week #10 in the SKIES Athletic Newsletter below: Inbound Week #10: