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.
Colorado SKIES Academy Culture: Components of Social-Emotional Learning — Curiosity

Editor’s note: This is one in a regular series of articles exploring the pillars and core principles of the CSA approach to education. “Make the most of yourself by fanning the tiny, inner sparks of possibility into flames of achievement.”…

After School Support

Colorado SKIES Academy now offers free after-school tutoring and support in Language Arts and Math. If you are interested in scheduling regular support, please contact anne.wodetzki@coloradoskiesacademy.org to signup. Tutoring will be available Tuesday through Thursday from 3:45 – 4:45 pm….

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…

Counseling and Mental Health

Internal vs External Control One thing we may all agree on is that our world can feel very uncertain at times. For our learners, their relationships with friends, family, and more broadly, social media, can be both a source of…

Upcoming Events

Revised  Academic Calendar for 2021-2022 March 21  – All Learner Work Due for Quarter 3 March 23 – Picture Day March 24 – Grade 8 Drone Soccer Tournament  March 24 – CSA Board Meeting 5:30 PM March 25 – End of…

SAC Update

On Tuesday, March 8, our School Accountability Committee (SAC) hosted a Town Hall meeting to provide CSA families with an opportunity to see the results of the survey that was conducted in January. In addition, the SAC shared an excellent…

CMAS Assessment Information

During the month of April, Colorado SKIES Academy will be completing the state testing for learners in grades 6-8. The CMAS English Language Arts and Math tests are administered for all three grades. Eighth-grade learners will also complete the CMAS…

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…

After School Support

Colorado SKIES Academy now offers free after-school tutoring and support in Language Arts and Math. If you are interested in scheduling regular support, please contact anne.wodetzki@coloradoskiesacademy.org to signup. Tutoring will be available Tuesday through Thursday from 3:45 – 4:45 pm….

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. It would be between around 11 a.m. or 1 p.m. for 7th graders,…

Math Tutoring Available

Would you like Math Tutoring? Miss Subba will be available every morning from 7:30 – 8:00 am for free tutoring in her classroom. 

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…

Counseling and Mental Health

Internal vs External Control One thing we may all agree on is that our world can feel very uncertain at times. For our learners, their relationships with friends, family, and more broadly, social media, can be both a source of…

CSA Educator Chosen to Fly on NASA Aerial Observatory

We’re over the moon about the latest news for one our CSA facilitators. Our very own science facilitator Lucy Howlett is among one of the prestigious 24 Teachers from 13 States to become NASA Airborne Astronomy Ambassadors (AAA)! We couldn’t…

Upcoming Events

Revised  Academic Calendar for 2021-2022 March 8  – Town Hall Meeting, 6 PM  –  CSA Village March 11  – School Lockdown Drill, 9AM March 14-18 – Spring Break March 21  – All Learner Work Due for Quarter 3 March 23 –…

Lockdown Drill This Week

On Friday, March 11th, we will be practicing a LOCKDOWN drill, also known as an Active Threat drill. An active threat situation occurs when someone poses an immediate threat to the life and safety of learners, staff and visitors inside…

CMAS Assessment Information

During the month of April, Colorado SKIES Academy will be completing the state testing for learners in grades 6-8. The CMAS English Language Arts and Math tests are administered for all three grades. Eighth-grade learners will also complete the CMAS…

Butter Braid Fundraiser

Monday, March 7th – Let’s Raise Some Dough for CSA We’re excited to kick off our Butter Braid pastry fundraiser this Monday! These light and flaky pastries are sold exclusively through fundraisers. They come to us frozen and double in…