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.
December Honor Squadron
January 20, 2023
Please join us in congratulating the Bravo Squadron, who earned the most points throughout December and thus was named our Honor Squadron for the month of December 2022. These learners worked hard to follow our school rules, do what their…
After School Club Changes
January 20, 2023
This quarter we are going to be changing up our after school club offerings a bit. Our website will reflect these changes within the next few days (if it hasn’t been updated already). Beginning Monday, January 23, our after school…
New Cooking Club!
January 20, 2023
We are so excited to introduce a new after school club: Cooking! This club will be hosted on Monday afternoons from 3:45-4:45pm and will be led by Ms. Uta Stelson and Ms. Jennifer Tilghman from our front office. This unique…
Charter Renewal Update
January 20, 2023
It brings enormous joy to announce that CSA’s responsibilities in the Charter Renewal process have been completed! We submitted our initial Charter Renewal Application to CCSD on December 1 as well as an Addendum to our application (responding to feedback…
Changes: Early Learner Pick Up
January 20, 2023
Life is busy, traffic is zero fun, and it is often necessary for our learners to leave school early. We have noticed an increase in students leaving early, especially after 2:45 pm. Our facilitators are struggling to keep their classes…
Afternoon Car Line Restrictions
January 20, 2023
We get it – no one enjoys waiting in line, even in a car with heat or air conditioning and your favorite music on the radio. As you know, you are always welcome to arrive early and wait, reserving your…
Announcement: Homework Changes
January 20, 2023
CSA’s project-based learning model is a wonderful way for our learners to learn. However, we want to be sure that all of our students receive adequate skills practice in core classes and are also prepared to succeed in more traditional…
Health Class Fridays
January 20, 2023
We are so excited to be introducing an ongoing Health Class for all our CSA learners! Each grade level will be receiving appropriate lessons regarding health and development taught by our Directors Meredith and Katie. We will focus on providing…
Thought of the Week
January 20, 2023
“Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts.” – Winston Churchill
Upcoming Events
January 12, 2023
Date(s) Event Now Report Cards available in PowerSchool Jan. 16 NO SCHOOL – MLK Day Jan. 20 7th Grade Presentation of Learning Jan. 20 Quarter 2 Learners of Merit awards presentation Jan. 27 8th Grade Presentation of Learning Feb….
Changes: Early Learner Pick Up
January 12, 2023
Life is busy, traffic is zero fun, and it is often necessary for our learners to leave school early. We have noticed an increase in students leaving early, especially after 2:45 pm. Our facilitators are struggling to keep their classes…
Afternoon Car Line Restrictions
January 12, 2023
We get it – no one enjoys waiting in line, even in a car with heat or air conditioning and your favorite music on the radio. As you know, you are always welcome to arrive early and wait, reserving your…
Announcement: Homework Changes
January 12, 2023
CSA’s project-based learning model is a wonderful way for our learners to learn. However, we want to be sure that all of our students receive adequate skills practice in core classes and are also prepared to succeed in more traditional…
Health Class Fridays
January 12, 2023
We are so excited to be introducing an ongoing Health Class for all our CSA learners! Each grade level will be receiving appropriate lessons regarding health and development taught by our Directors Meredith and Katie. We will focus on providing…
Learner Fees Due
January 12, 2023
Have you had a chance to pay your child’s leader supply fees for the year? If so, thank you! If you still need to pay, please plan to submit this to our front office as soon as possible. We prefer…
Yearbook Orders
January 12, 2023
What better way to commemorate another great school year at Colorado Skies Academy than with a yearbook? In order to guarantee that your child will receive a yearbook, please pre-order your copy today! Payments and order forms are due to the…
PLEASE HELP: Boys’ Restroom
January 12, 2023
Lately we have seen a significant increase in vandalism in our boys’ restroom. We have found drawings on the walls (including stalls), scratched messages and obscene sketches in the stalls, and broken equipment. We would greatly appreciate it if parents…
Easy Fundraising Opportunities
January 12, 2023
Thank you to our wonderful Fundraising Committee parents have been hard at work establishing simple ways for us to direct additional funds to our school! Below is a little information on two easy ways you can participate. King Soopers Rewards…
Volunteers Needed
January 12, 2023
Calling all flexibly working parents! We have officially entered the half of the year when snow falls, and we need your help. CSA has not been able to hire an on-site facilities/maintenance employee, so when it snows in the middle…
Thought of the Week
January 12, 2023
“Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts.” – Winston Churchill
Upcoming Events
December 15, 2022
Date(s) Event Monday, Dec. 19 Quarter 2 Assignments DUE! Friday, Dec. 23 End of Quarter 2 (School dismissed at 1:15 pm) Monday, Dec. 26 – Monday, Jan. 9 Winter Break Tuesday, Jan. 10 First day of Quarter 3 – Schedules…
6th Grade Immunization Records Due Monday, December 12
December 15, 2022
The state of Colorado requires that all students receive the Tdap vaccine prior to entry into 6th grade. Schools are required to collect proof of immunization from all incoming 6th grade students, document it, and send a report to the state in…