As a Project-Based Learning (PBL) school, our facilitators are working extra hard to select grade-level projects and driving questions that are engaging, rigorous, and authentic. The questions drive the project and help to make the curriculum they are learning and make bigger connections to the world. We want to ensure that all our learners have the tools they need to be successful.
As explained by PBL Works: “PBL blends content mastery, meaningful work, and personal connection to create powerful learning experiences, in terms of both academic achievement and students’ personal growth. PBL leads to deeper understanding and greater retention of content knowledge. Students are better able to apply what they know to new situations. A great project can be transformative for students. Seeing a real-world impact gives them a sense of agency and purpose.”
At Colorado SKIES Academy, project-based learning is different from traditional work done in school. Understanding PLB, the WHY and expectations will greatly benefit you and your child. Each week CSA facilitators update their newsletter to share projects, driving questions and assignments.
Here are our current projects:
Communication with parents is what we strive to get better at. Here’s how you can see what is happening in your learner’s classroom. Each facilitator updates weekly activities on our website. Under “News” on the top banner, click on ‘Facilitator Newsletters’.
Sincerely,
Anne Wodetzki
CSA School Director
anne.wodetzki@coloradoskiesacademy.org
Cell Phone 219-255-8130
Note: Please click the links below to learn more about each event.
Weekly In-Person Tours and Information Sessions:
School Tours for Prospective Families, 10:30-11:30 am, 4:30-5:30 pm on Tuesdays
Monday, February 12:
Simulator Training, 8:30-10:00 am
Monday, February 12:
Talk, Chris Wright, CEO of Liberty Energy, “Bettering Human Lives: Perspectives on Energy, Climate, and Poverty,” 10:00-11:00 am
Friday, February 16:
Simulator Training, 9:30-11:00 am
Thursday, February 22:
Regular Board Meeting, 5:45 pm, CSA
Please join us to hear from the CSA learners about their trip to India!
Friday, February 23:
Simulator Training, 9:30-11:00 am
Saturday, February 24:
Public Safety Day, 10:00-2:00 pm
Monday, February 26:
Simulator Training, 8:30-11:00 am
More details to come, but please be aware that the next Presentation of Learning for 6th grade will be on Tuesday, March 5th and for 7th grade on Wednesday, March 6th.
*Admittance to Exploration of Flight is free for CSA Learners with their student membership. The EoF staff has a list of current CSA learners so all they need to do is give their name!
New CSA families receive a 20% discount on family memberships to Wings Over the Rockies Museum, valid at both museum locations (Centennial & Lowry). A daily entry fee may also be paid to gain entry to the events at the museum. Please contact christa.coryell@coloradoskiesacademy.org for more information about museum memberships for CSA families.
Currently we are experiencing some difficulty syncing and logging grades and assignments in Schoology and PowerSchool. Please accept our apologies for the inconvenience and disruption.
Please make sure to keep your learner home if they are not feeling well or have two or more minor symptoms that last more than 24 hours, or one major symptom that lasts over 48 hours. Also, please keep your…
CSA is now offering amazing low-cost after-school clubs in partnership with WorldOver International. Monday – Minecraft Club: Each session begins with a mini-tutorial on creating a virtual world, building specific objects, moving avatars, and interacting with other learners. Learners will…
Colorado SKIES Academy is interested in organizing a Drone Soccer Team. The team would meet on Mondays after school at Exploration of Flight from 3:45-5:00 PM. If your learner is interested, please complete this form.
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 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…
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…
Every Friday, CSA will host Movie Matinees from 1:30-4 PM. Learners will enjoy movies, games, and contests. Snacks and refreshments will be provided.
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….
Colorado SKIES Academy will not discriminate in its enrollment on the basis of disability, race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, ancestry, need for special education services or need for English language support services. Colorado SKIES Academy will comply with all applicable, approved policies and regulations and the requirements of federal and state law concerning the education of children with disabilities. No student will be denied admission because of academic performance. Please see “Successful Student Characteristics” on our website for further details.
