Director’s Message
Dear CSA Families,
We hope each and every family is healthy and safe and taking time to take care of you and your family’s health. We know each family is experiencing this differently and want you to know we are here to support you. Thank you for your patience and partnership as we navigate through COVID quarantine & online learning. Colorado SKIES Academy staff is here to support you and answer any questions or concerns you may have. Below are a few links if you need assistance or support:
If you need to pickup a chromebook, email anne.wodetzki@coloradoskiesacademy.org
Questions about technology, email kira.kristoffersen@coloradoskiesacademy.org
For Social & Emotional Support, email jenna.kapp@coloradoskiesacademy.org
For COVID & Health Questions, email sarah.phillips@coloradoskiesacademy.org
We are anticipating a return to learning date of Tuesday, October 12, 2021. After a few short days of online learning, we are incredibly proud of our learners, facilitators and staff. They were able to transition quickly and engage in quality learning activities.
Daily: 8:00 am – 11:45am (classes)
Office Hours: 12:30 – 1:30 pm
Special Education Labs with Mrs. Motley: 1:30-2:30 pm
| Whiskey
Echo Alpha |
X-Ray
Foxtrot Bravo |
Yankee
Golf Charlie |
Zulu
Hotel Delta |
|
| 8:00 – 8:40 am | Math | Science | Language Arts | Social Studies |
| 8:45 – 9:25 am | Science | Math | Social Studies | Specials |
| 9:30 – 10:10 am | Social Studies | Language Arts | Specials | Math |
| 10:10 – 10:30 am | Break | Break | Break | Break |
| 10:30 – 11:10 am | Language Arts | Specials | Math | Science |
| 11:15 – 11:55 am | Specials | Social Studies | Science | Language Arts |
| 11:55- 12:30 pm | Lunch | Lunch | Lunch | Lunch |
| 12:30 – 1:30 pm | Office Hours | Office Hours | Office Hours | Office Hours |
Office hours are intended for learners who need extra assistance in any subject area. At any point during the hour, visit any facilitator as needed. It is an optional extra support hour!
While we are online, there will be no Leadership, R3 or Advisory classes.
| Art | Grade 8 |
| Exploratorium | Grade 6 |
| Cyber Spaces | Tech Hotline |
| PE / Makery | Grade 7 |
We look forward to more incredible, innovative, and relevant learning opportunities.
Sincerely,
Anne Wodetzki
Colorado SKIES Academy
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.
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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.
