Monday message 02.27.2023

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Dear Colorado Skies Academy Families,

It’s time for our semester 2 conferences! We are so excited to meet with our families to discuss your child’s growth and progress so far this year. Please note the schedule below, and if you have not yet had a chance to sign up for a mandatory Learner-Led Conference, use the included links to do so now!

Monday, February 27 - Normal school day and in-person conferences

8:00 am - 3:30 pm - Normal school day

4:00 - 5:15 pm - Subject area parent/teacher conferences

  • 5-minute meeting
  • First-come, first-served
  • Held in The Village

5:20 - 7:20 pm - Learner-Led Conferences

Tuesday, February 28 - NO SCHOOL and virtual conferences

Please check out the “Upcoming Events” calendar as well as the detailed articles below for more information regarding:

  • Chromebook Use (and Abuse)
  • Volunteers Needed for Lunch & Recess
  • Spirit Wear Sale - HAPPENING NOW!
  • Fun Food/Nutrition Services Promotions
  • Spring MAP Window Postponed
  • Thought of the Week

Thank you for your attention to these important issues. As always, feel free to reach out to me with additional questions and concerns!

Sincerely, Katie

Upcoming Events

Upcoming Events Colorado Skies Academy

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.

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Volunteers Needed for Lunch & Recess

We are entering a unique time of year where several factors will be contributing to a need for additional adult help each day from 11:15 am – 12:30 pm for lunch and recess. If you are able to help us…

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CSA Spirit Wear Sale – HAPPENING NOW!

We love to see our staff, students, and families sporting their Colorado Skies gear – not only does it tie us together as a community, but it helps us get the word out about our unique school! If you’ve been…

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Chromebook Use (and Abuse)

We are seeing a dramatic increase in the number of students who are making unacceptable choices regarding their use of technology at school. We’ve noticed a rise in the number of inappropriate Google searches, abusive/inflammatory language in emails, and a…

learner eating lunch in the cafeteria

Fun Food/Nutrition Services Promotions Upcoming

We LOVE our CCSD Food/Nutrition Services workers, Ms. Shauntel and Ms. Daisy! Not only do they work hard to be sure all our kids are fed and ready to learn every single day, but they will be running several different…

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Postponed: Spring MAP Window

Standardized testing is a big part of how schools and students are evaluated each year. While we always want our students to show growth and meet their goals on any test, this year it is even more essential as one…

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Thought of the Week

“Run when you can, walk if you have to, crawl if you must; just never give up.” – Dean Karnazes