` Monday Message - June 3, 2019 - Colorado SKIES Academy

Monday message 06.03.2019

Dear Colorado SKIES Academy Parents and Supporters,

As we approach the start of the school year,  I want you to know that I’m here to help should you have any questions, comments, or concerns. Whether you’re thinking about curriculum and instruction, before and after-school programming, school supplies, and technology, or anything else that comes to mind, please reach out so that I can help.

This week, I’m pleased to announce the addition of another facilitator, Holly Pierce, who brings to CSA a wealth of experience in teaching science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM), as well as expertise with project-based learning (PBL). You can check out Holly’s bio in this week’s Monday Message.

As always, if you have any questions please don’t hesitate to email zach.vine@coloradoskiesacademy.org.

Your support is very much appreciated, and I look forward to meeting you soon.

Warm Regards,
Zach Vine M.Ed, Director of Staff and Learner Programs

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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