Author: Colorado SKIES Academy
Colorado SKIES Academy is a free public charter school authorized by the Cherry Creek School District, open to students throughout the Arapahoe County and Douglas County areas.
This STEAM middle school serving grades 6-8 is located at Centennial Airport next to Wings Over the Rockies Exploration of Flight.
CSA Staffing & Schedule Changes in 2nd Semester
January 12, 2024
Good afternoon CSA community, We hope this email finds you well and that you’re off to a great start for Winter Break! We want to make our families aware of staffing and scheduling changes that will be implemented upon our…
After-School Clubs
January 12, 2024
Are you ready to step out of your comfort zone and try something new? Our After-School Clubs are the perfect opportunity to do just that! From sports to cooking to music, we have a variety of clubs that will spark…
Cooking Club Update
January 12, 2024
CSA will offer the popular Cooking Club again on Mondays during Quarter 3 of the 23-24 school year. Read below to learn more!
Summer Camp Opportunities
January 12, 2024
Air & Space Summer Camp A World Of Aerospace Adventure! At Air & Space Summer Camp, your camper will be immersed in a week-long aerospace experience. Our in-person camps cover STEAM-related subjects for elementary and middle schoolers. Take a trip…
New Visitor Management System: Raptor
January 12, 2024
Colorado SKIES Academy is pleased to announce that we began using the Raptor Visitor Management System in our school last week to strengthen our program of campus safety for learners and faculty. Part of keeping learners and staff safe is…
Parent Action Committee (PAC) Update
January 12, 2024
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 also enriching and building a greater sense of community and we are excited…
School Pictures with Lifetouch
January 12, 2024
If your learner missed school pictures, wants a retake, or is new to CSA, there will be a Lifetouch photographer at school on Tuesday, January 16th in the morning to take school photos.
CSA Wishlists & Ways to Donate
January 12, 2024
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 Cricut not Crickets Robots for Kindness Scottish Tenor Drumming & Flourishing 2. Amazon Wish…
Nurse Emma’s Corner
January 12, 2024
Reschedule of Hearing and Vision Screening Dear Parents and Guardians, Unfortunately, the screening initially scheduled for December 21st needed to be rescheduled. I will be in touch very soon with the new date. Vision and hearing are vital to your…
Thought of the Week
January 12, 2024
“Innovation is the fuel that propels the aerospace industry forward.” -Unknown
Message from the Directors
December 18, 2023
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
December 18, 2023
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
December 18, 2023
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
December 18, 2023
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
December 18, 2023
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
December 18, 2023
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
December 18, 2023
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
December 18, 2023
“Aviation is proof that given the will, we have the capacity to achieve the impossible.” -Edward Vernon Richenbache
Message from Directors Coryell and Motley
December 10, 2023
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
December 10, 2023
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
December 10, 2023
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
December 09, 2023
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…