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.
Help Needed: CSA Parent Action Committee

Parents’ engagement is vital to the continued strength of Colorado SKIES Academy. Your involvement plays an essential role in learners’ success. We invite parents to participate in the PAC to influence the delivery and outcomes of school life, enriching and…

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…

Recap: Athletic Development Training

Message from Coach Cronin: We’re entering week 5 of fall training, and the kids are making great progress each week. Please take a moment to read last week’s SKIES Athletic Newsletter below:  

CSA Wingman For A Day

Host a WINGMAN FOR A DAY and earn your wings! When? Every Wednesday in October from 8 to 11 am! As a proud CSA learner, we are recruiting you to invite your friends, neighbors, and relatives to climb into the…

Important Back-To-School Reminders

Please take a moment to read these important reminders. Your support is greatly appreciated!  Cell phones- Cell phones must be in backpacks by the start of the Flight Crew (period 1) and must remain in backpacks until the dismissal bell….

Hello from Nurse Emma

Hello wonderful CSA caregivers! I am Emma Wiest, The new full-time nurse! I come to you with 15 years of experience in NICU here in Colorado and in my hometown of San Diego. I have three children ranging in age from…

Thought of the Week

“It is difficult to understand the universe if you only study one planet.” –Miyamoto Musashi

Message from Directors Coryell and Motley

Dear Colorado SKIES Academy Families, This week is a big week at CSA, October Count! The first week of October is incredibly important for Colorado school funding. This is the week that attendance is carefully taken in every classroom across…

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 in October: Wingman for a Day at CSA, 8-11…

Weekly Schedule: Simulator Use at Exploration of Flight

Thank you to the CSA parents who attended the training over the last couple of weeks. Even if you weren’t able to attend a training session, we’d still love any assistance you can provide to help our facilitators while our…

CSA Parent Action Committee – Help Needed

Parents’ engagement is vital to the continued strength of Colorado SKIES Academy. Your involvement plays an essential role in learners’ success. We invite parents to participate in the PAC to influence the delivery and outcomes of school life, enriching and…

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 at a Glance – Week 4

Message from Coach Cronin: We’re entering the fourth week of fall training, and the kids are making great progress each week. Please take a moment to read the latest SKIES Athletic Newsletter below:  

CSA Wingman For A Day

Host a WINGMAN FOR A DAY and earn your wings! When? Every Wednesday in October from 8 to 11 am! As a proud CSA learner, we are recruiting you to invite your friends, neighbors, and relatives to climb into the…

Important Back-To-School Reminders

Please take a moment to read these important reminders. Your support is greatly appreciated!  Cell phones- Cell phones must be in backpacks by the start of the Flight Crew (period 1) and must remain in backpacks until the dismissal bell….

Hello from Nurse Emma

Hello wonderful CSA caregivers! I am Emma Wiest, The new full-time nurse! I come to you with 15 years of experience in NICU here in Colorado and in my hometown of San Diego. I have three children ranging in age from…

Thought of the Week

“Somewhere, something incredible is waiting to be known.” -Sharon Begley

Acting Director Christa’s Message

Dear Colorado SKIES Academy Families, Thank you to you and your learners as we navigated the schedule changes last week. We received positive feedback from learners and facilitators that they felt supported and confident in their abilities during the transition….

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 in September and October: Wingman for a Day at…

Hello from Nurse Emma

Hello wonderful CSA caregivers! I am Emma Wiest, The new full-time nurse! I come to you with 15 years of experience in NICU here in Colorado and in my hometown of San Diego. I have three children ranging in age from…

Did you know? October 2nd-6th

The first week of October is incredibly important for Colorado school funding. This is the week that very careful attendance is taken in every classroom across the state and records are reviewed to determine how many students are actually attending…

CALLING ALL CSA DADS

We need parent volunteers to lead, implement, and staff our CSA WATCH D.O.G.S Program. The Dads of Great Students WATCH D.O.G.S.® program is one of the nation’s largest and most respected school-based, family, and community engagement organizations designed and developed…