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.
Mental Health

“Failure is the opportunity to begin again more intelligently” — Henry Ford 7 Skills for Successful Kids –How parents and guardians can focus on encouraging successful kids and give them the tools and resources to handle difficult situations and emotions.  …

Upcoming Events

Revised  Academic Calendar for 2021-2022 May 2-3 – School in Session – Showcases of Learning May 3 – SAC Meeting May 6 – All School Fun Run, B-29 field Trip at EOF, Kona Ice May 9-11 – MAP Testing May 10 …

SAC Update

The next SAC meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, May 3, at 4 PM in the Colorado SKIES Academy Synergy space. All CSA family members, facilitators, and learners are welcome to attend. Join the Zoom meeting here: https://makerlearningnetwork.zoom.us/j/82326358549

Join our CSA Color Run Fundraiser

The CSA 2022 Color Run Fundraiser is on! Learners will be running on May 6th at 12:30 pm, under a shower of rainbow powder. There’s a whole bunch of great prizes. We already have donations coming in! Check out the…

Class Pictures

If you would like a class picture you can call Lifetouch at 303-565-5203 and order one.

2021-2022 Yearbook

8th grade has put together a yearbook for the school this year to purchase. It is hardcover and the cost will be $20. 8th graders have had fun being creative and putting their personal touches to use. More info is…

B-29 Documentary Showcase

Coming up May 6-8 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., join Wings Over the Rockies Exploration of Flight in partnership with Signature Flight Support and Doc’s Friends Inc. to hear the stories of the men and women who designed, built,…

Help With End of the Day Dismissal

School is officially dismissed at 3:30 pm on Monday-Thursday.  The parent pick-up line is typically completed by 3:45 pm.  We have a great number of learners waiting for parent pickup after 3:45 pm. Any learner not picked up will be…

MobyMax is Here

CSA families, we are now offering online support for your learner through MobyMax.  MobyMax connects with your learners MAP results and provides learning opportunities.  You can log in at home.  Follow the instructions here.  CSA learners will need to enter…

Simulation Volunteers Needed

We are asking parents who can volunteer 45 minutes to chaperone learners as they venture over to get some flight simulation training over at Exploration of Flight. Thanks! It has been going well so far. The learners are enjoying their…

After-School Clubs

Clarification about after-school clubs… Rec Room Club on Thursdays is available to anyone that has the following devices: iPhone, Android Phone, Xbox One or Xbox X/S, PS4 or PS5, Oculus Quest 2, PC (via Steam). The device will be needed…

Invite a Friend to Tour CSA

Recruiting enrollment will be a top priority for CSA as we move into 2022. We encourage everyone to join us as we invite other families to consider Colorado SKIES Academy. Feel free to invite your friends and neighbors to sign-up…

CSA Discount for Wings Over the Rockies Membership

CSA families are being offered 10 percent off any Wings Over the Rockies membership. Memberships cover admission to both Exploration of Flight and the Air & Space Museum in Lowry. This discount can be redeemed by entering discount code CSA2022…

CSA is Looking for Community Partners

In efforts to connect with the aerospace community and build viable relationships, Colorado SKIES Academy is currently seeking interested partners to join in the vision and mission of Colorado SKIES Academy. If you know of any community partners or investors…

Check your Contact Information in Powerschool

Please make sure your information is updated in Powerschool. Start by logging in to you parent account here: https://my.cherrycreekschools.org Go to the Powerschool app from the dashboard.  On the left side, go to “Email Notifications” and scroll through the options…

Health Office

As we are seeing an increase in illness within school (sore throat/strep and stomach bug with nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea), please make sure to keep your learners at home if they are sick.  Please make sure to keep your learner…

Mental Health

“Failure is the opportunity to begin again more intelligently” — Henry Ford 7 Skills for Successful Kids –How parents and guardians can focus on encouraging successful kids and give them the tools and resources to handle difficult situations and emotions.  …

Upcoming Events

Revised  Academic Calendar for 2021-2022 April 27 – PAC Meeting 6:30-7:30 PM April 28  – CSA Board Meeting April 28 – Grade 6 Poetry Field Trip April 28 – After School Tutoring Ends April 29 – Natures Edge Assembly April 29…

Help With End of the Day Dismissal

School is officially dismissed at 3:30 pm on Monday-Thursday.  The parent pick-up line is typically completed by 3:45 pm.  We have a great number of learners waiting for parent pickup after 3:45 pm. Any learner not picked up will be…

MobyMax is Here

CSA families, we are now offering online support for your learner through MobyMax.  MobyMax connects with your learners MAP results and provides learning opportunities.  You can log in at home.  Follow the instructions here.  CSA learners will need to enter…

SAC Update

The next SAC meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, May 3, at 4 PM in the Colorado SKIES Academy Synergy space. All CSA family members, facilitators, and learners are welcome to attend. Join the Zoom meeting here: https://makerlearningnetwork.zoom.us/j/82326358549

PAC/PTO Meeting

Our next PAC meeting is this Wednesday, April 27, from 6:30-7:30 PM, in person at CSA and online on Google Meet. Click here to join virtually. We’ll check in on fundraising activities and work on organizing the color run and…