Category: Monday Message
Colorado SKIES Academy Culture: Whole-Child Development
Last week we introduced the importance of social-emotional learning at Colorado SKIES Academy. Social-emotional learning is integral to our whole-child educational approach. A whole-child mind-set means that we are focused on far more than teaching to tests or holding up…
Colorado SKIES Academy Culture: Project-Based Learning
Spend even just a few moments inquiring about Colorado SKIES Academy’s approach to education, and one of the first things you’ll hear about is project-based learning, or PBL. It’s at the core of our approach to school and a proven…
Colorado SKIES Academy Culture: Learner-Led Conferences
“Education is not the filling of a pail, but the lighting of a fire.” — Plutarch An important component of Colorado SKIES Academy’s approach to project-based learning is empowering kids to take ownership of their work. One way we do…
Upcoming Events
Academic Calendar September 20: Lifetouch Retakes September 28: Regular Day Of School October 1: Grade 6 Balloon Launch @ 9 AM Prospective families, schedule a tour! See what our families are saying about Colorado SKIES Academy!
Colorado SKIES Academy Learners Talk about Exploratory SmartLab!
Last spring, CSA learners interviewed one another for a Creative Learning Systems contest. Hear what they had to say about their hands-on deeper learning experiences in the Exploratory SmartLab!
Colorado SKIES Academy’s Exploratorium Facilitator Holly Pierce Inspires Learner-Led Projects
By Michael Niehoff Education Content Coordinator, iLEAD Schools A couple of years ago, veteran K-8 educator Holly Pierce was thinking about leaving the profession. Fast-forward to today, and not only has Pierce not left teaching, but she has been invigorated…
Colorado SKIES Academy Culture: Components of Social-Emotional Learning — Grit
What does it take to really succeed? Some might call it drive or determination. At Colorado SKIES Academy, we like to call it grit, and it is a crucial component of social-emotional learning. We define grit as “having courage and…
Colorado SKIES Academy Culture: Real-World Experiences
Consider this for a moment: What would be an ideal way to learn about flight and all that it involves? Do textbooks, lectures, and maybe a few videos help learners gain a firm grasp and understanding of the concepts? What…
Upcoming Events
Academic Calendar August 16: First Day of School August 16: Picture Day August 17-19: MAP Testing for Grade 6 August 18: Back to School Night August 30: Wingman for a Day September 3: Professional Learning No School September 6: Labor…
Upcoming Events
Academic Calendar August 9: New Learner Orientation (10 AM – Noon) August 12: All School Block Party (5 – 7 PM) August 13: Orientation make-up (2:30-4 PM) August 16: First Day of School & Picture Day August 18: Back to…
CSA Blasts Off!
Learning takes flight at CSA! Watch this video we put together last year featuring a glimpse of the learning process at CSA!
Colorado SKIES Academy’s Exploratorium Facilitator Holly Pierce Inspires Learner-Led Projects
By Michael Niehoff Education Content Coordinator, iLEAD Schools A couple of years ago, veteran K-8 educator Holly Pierce was thinking about leaving the profession. Fast-forward to today, and not only has Pierce not left teaching, but she has been invigorated…
Colorado SKIES Academy Learners Talk about Exploratory SmartLab!
CSA learners interviewed one another for a Creative Learning Systems contest. Hear what they have to say about their hands-on deeper learning experiences in the Exploratory SmartLab!
CSA Blasts Off!
Colorado SKIES Academy Culture: Components of Social-Emotional Learning — Grit
What does it take to really succeed? Some might call it drive or determination. At Colorado SKIES Academy, we like to call it grit, and it is a crucial component of social-emotional learning. We define grit as “having courage and…
Upcoming Events
Academic Calendar August 9: New Learner Orientation, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM. Lunch Provided. August 12: CSA Family Block Party, 5:00-7:00 PM August 16: First Day of School August 19: Back to School Night, 5:30 – 7:00 PM Prospective families,…
Upcoming Events
Academic Calendar May 17, 19, 20: Final spring MAP testing May 17: All 4th quarter assignments due May 20: 8th grade return Chromebooks May 21: 8th Grade Graduation, Wings Exploration of Flight, 1:30 PM May 26: Field Day Celebration May…
Upcoming Events
Academic Calendar May 14: Presentations of Learning May 17, 19, 20: Final spring MAP testing May 17: All 4th quarter assignments due May 20: 8th grade return Chromebooks May 21: 8th Grade Graduation, Wings Exploration of Flight, 1:30 PM May…
Colorado SKIES Academy Culture: Components of Social-Emotional Learning — Zest
“Enthusiasm is the electricity of life.” —Gordon Parks Central to the Colorado SKIES Academy approach to project-based learning is a belief that education works best when it’s energetic. Rather than being stale and rote, it’s filled with excitement. That excitement,…
Upcoming Events
Academic Calendar May 3-7: Staff Appreciation Week May 14: Presentation of Learning May 17: Final spring MAP testing starts May 21: 8th Grade Graduation, Wings Exploration of Flight, 1:30 PM May 27: Last Day of School Prospective families, schedule a…
Upcoming Events
Academic Calendar April 26-30: Spirit Week April 30: Color Run. Sign up here! Prospective families, schedule a tour! See what our families are saying about Colorado SKIES Academy!
Colorado SKIES Academy Culture: Components of Social-Emotional Learning — Curiosity
“Make the most of yourself by fanning the tiny, inner sparks of possibility into flames of achievement.” — Golda Meir Within the Colorado SKIES Academy education model, we believe kids are more empowered to learn and retain knowledge when learning…