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.
Did you know? October 2nd-6th
September 23, 2023
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
September 23, 2023
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…
Parent Help Required: Learner Access to Flight & Drone Simulators and Aircraft
September 23, 2023
CSA Facilitators are excited to offer learners the thrill of flight in pilot-quality simulators next door at Exploration of Flight (EoF)! The simulators recreate the experience of flight, giving participants a very realistic feel for the environment inside a cockpit….
Important Back-To-School Reminders
September 23, 2023
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….
CSA Parent Action Committee – Help Needed
September 23, 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…
Athletic Development Training at a Glance – Week 3
September 23, 2023
Message from Coach Cronin: We’re entering the third week of fall training, and the kids are making great progress each week! Thanks to our excellent session behavior last week (9/21), the team earned a Little Caesar’s pizza and music award…
CSA Wishlists & Ways to Donate
September 22, 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…
CSA Wingman For A Day
September 22, 2023
Host a WINGMAN FOR A DAY and earn your wings! Just 2 more Wednesdays this month: September 20 and Wednesday 27 from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. As a proud CSA learner, we are recruiting you to invite your friends, neighbors,…
CSA Learner Creed and Community Expectations
September 22, 2023
We continue to have daily conversations as a school about our CSA Learner Creed and Community Expectations. Our facilitators and care team members are working hard to be role models for the learners and exemplify these expectations so we can…
Thought of the Week
September 22, 2023
“Never limit yourself because of others’ limited imagination.” -Mae Jemison
Acting Director Christa’s Message
September 15, 2023
Dear Colorado SKIES Academy Families, What an amazing week of celebrating all of the amazing skills and accomplishments our learners have gained throughout their introductory project, City in the Sky! We hosted the final Presentations of Learning (POL) for 7th and…
Upcoming Events
September 15, 2023
Note: Please click the links below to learn more about each event. Tuesday, September 19: Parent Action Committee Information Kickoff Meeting, 3:45-5 pm, CSA Village Tuesdays, September 19, 26: School Tours for Prospective Families, 10-11 am or 5:30-6:30 pm Wednesdays,…
CSA Parent Training on Flight & Drone Simulators and Aircraft
September 15, 2023
Please join us this Thursday, September 21st from 4 – 5 p.m. for the CSA Flight & Drone Simulators and Aircraft! CSA Facilitators are excited to offer learners the thrill of flight in pilot-quality simulators next door at Exploration of…
Important Back-To-School Reminders
September 15, 2023
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….
Photo Recap: Grade 7 Presentation of Learning
September 15, 2023
Enjoy the photos below from the Grade 7 Presentation of Learning event that took place on Thursday, September 14th! Please email any videos and pictures that you took from this event to info@coloradoskiesacademy.org.
Photo Recap: Grade 8 Presentation of Learning
September 15, 2023
Enjoy the photos below from the Grade 8 Presentation of Learning event that took place on Friday, September 15th! Please email any videos and pictures that you took from this event to info@coloradoskiesacademy.org.
CSA Parent Action Committee – Help Needed
September 15, 2023
The CSA Administration and Staff are grateful and appreciative that Ms. Amanda Mack has volunteered to be the President of the CSA PAC this year! Please join us for an informational kickoff meeting on Tuesday, September 19th, 3:45-5:00 pm in…
Athletic Development at CSA: Exciting News from Coach Cronin!
September 15, 2023
We are thrilled to announce that CSA’s SKIES Athletic Development Program will be partnering with Elite Speed Sports Performance, the chosen company to facilitate Sports Performance training for UC-Health Inverness Orthopedics and Spine Surgery Center. Coach Cronin shared that “Elite Speed…
CSA Wishlists & Ways to Donate
September 15, 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…
CSA Wingman For A Day
September 15, 2023
Host a WINGMAN FOR A DAY and earn your wings! Just 2 more Wednesdays this month: September 20 and Wednesday 27 from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. As a proud CSA learner, we are recruiting you to invite your friends, neighbors,…
What is Project-Based Learning?
September 15, 2023
At Colorado SKIES Academy, Project-Based Learning (PBL) is at the core of what we do. PBL is a teaching method in which students learn by actively engaging in real-world and personally meaningful projects, preparing them for life in the global…
Individualized Learning Plans: September 21 & 22
September 15, 2023
Colorado SKIES Academy embraces the whole child, focusing on both social-emotional and academic skills. At the start of each school year, in lieu of the traditional parent/teacher conference, learners and their facilitators, in collaboration with parents/guardians, create an Individualized Learning…