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 |
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| 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
| Date(s) | Event |
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| March 6 – 31 | Fuel Up with School Breakfast Month – buy school breakfast and be entered in a drawing to have a Denver Broncos player visit our school! |
| March 13 – 26 | Nothing Bundt Cakes fundraiser kickoff – sales sheets due Monday, March 27 |
| March 27 |
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| March 29 | Class Picture Day (morning) |
| March 31 |
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| April 3 – 20 | CMAS Window – all CMAS testing, including makeup testing, will be done during this window |
| April 5 | Restaurant Night Fundraiser – Mod Pizza |
| April 7 | NO SCHOOL – Teacher Professional Development |
| April 14 | Kona Ice available for purchase from 1:00 – 2:30 pm (learners can purchase after 1:15 pm dismissal only!) |
| April 19 | 8th Grade Science POL |
| April 20 | 8th Grade Boondocks Field Trip – no school at CSA for 8th graders |
| April 27 | 7th Grade Science POL |
| April 28 | Kona Ice available for purchase from 1:00 – 2:30 pm |
Revised Academic Calendar for 2022-2023
Prospective families, schedule a tour!
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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.
