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.
Athletic Development: Week 7 Recap
November 13, 2023
Message from Coach Cronin: Learners are making great progress each week. Please take a moment to read the Fall Week 7 SKIES Athletic Newsletter below:
CSA Wingman For A Day
November 13, 2023
Host a WINGMAN FOR A DAY and earn your wings! When? Every Wednesday in November 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…
Nurse Emma’s Corner
November 13, 2023
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
November 02, 2023
Dear Colorado SKIES Academy Families, What an amazing week honoring our Q1 Learners of Merit, celebrating Halloween, the conclusion of the Advanced Rocketry project with 8th graders launching their rockets in Arvada on Wednesday, and 6th graders conducting their Reach…
Upcoming Events
November 02, 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 in November: Wingman for a Day at CSA, 8-11…
Q1 CSA Learners of Merit Awards!
November 02, 2023
We held our first CSA Learners of Merit Awards Ceremony on Friday, October 27, 2023. Five categories are awarded each quarter, with nominations being made by CSA facilitators, and include Silent Scholar, Leader, Academian, Helping Hands, and Tolerance Ambassador. The…
CSA Field Trip to Denver Museum of Nature & Science
November 02, 2023
Good Afternoon CSA families, We have arranged for all of our learners to go to the Denver Museum of Nature and Science on Wednesday, November 15th. Permission slips have already been given to learners. Please return the signed permission slip…
CSA Fundraising Opportunity: Mabel’s Labels
November 02, 2023
Our school is fundraising with Mabel’s Labels!! If you’re not familiar with Mabel’s Labels, they are personalized, durable, waterproof labels. You can customize them with your name and a design. They are great for everything from shoes, clothing tags, water bottles,…
After-School Clubs Recap
November 02, 2023
Monday– Cooking Club with Ms. Uta still has spots remaining. Please see her Q2 update here. Tuesday – Minecraft Club with Mrs. Pierce. Wednesday– Learn how to play the Scottish Tenor Drum and flourish with Ms. Gispan. Equipment needed includes:…
Callings all CSA dads!
November 02, 2023
CSA DADS: we need your help to support our WATCH D.O.G.S. program at CSA! 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…
Weekly Schedule: Simulator Use at Exploration of Flight
November 02, 2023
The first 6th-grade visits to Exploration of Flight (EoF) went very well, and we’re excited to have the 7th and 8th-grade learners get started over the next few weeks. This experience gives learners the thrill of flight in pilot-quality simulators!…
CSA Wishlists & Ways to Donate
November 02, 2023
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: Week 7 Recap
November 02, 2023
Message from Coach Cronin: Learners are making great progress each week. Please take a moment to read the Fall Week 7 SKIES Athletic Newsletter below:
CSA Wingman For A Day
November 02, 2023
Host a WINGMAN FOR A DAY and earn your wings! When? Every Wednesday in November 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…
Nurse Emma’s Corner
November 02, 2023
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…
Thought of the Week
November 02, 2023
“The desire to fly is an idea handed down to us by our ancestors who, in their grueling travels across trackless lands in prehistoric times, looked enviously on the birds soaring freely through space, at full speed, above all obstacles,…
Message from Directors Coryell and Motley
October 30, 2023
Dear Colorado SKIES Academy Families, It was a great first week back with 7th and 8th grade presenting the second part of their Presentation of Learning on the Human Body and Rocketry. We hope that you enjoyed seeing the physical…
Upcoming Events
October 30, 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 in November: Wingman for a Day at CSA, 8-11…
2nd Assistant Director Announcement
October 30, 2023
Please take a moment to read about Ms. Subba Pratti’s Promotion Announcement:
Callings all CSA dads!
October 30, 2023
CSA DADS: we need your help to support our WATCH D.O.G.S. program at CSA! 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…
Weekly Schedule: Simulator Use at Exploration of Flight
October 30, 2023
The first 6th-grade visits to Exploration of Flight (EoF) went very well, and we’re excited to have the 7th and 8th-grade learners get started over the next few weeks. This experience gives learners the thrill of flight in pilot-quality simulators!…
Help Needed: CSA Parent Action Committee
October 30, 2023
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…