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Weekly Update February 3rd - 7th
Celebrating 100 Days, Student Achievements & Upcoming Events
Hello CSA Families and Friends,
Can you believe we’ve officially completed 100 days of school? Our Kindergarten students marked this milestone by dressing up as the most adorable centenarians ever! Speaking of celebrations, thank you to everyone who attended our Community Event last night—it was wonderful to see so many families enjoying the evening together.
This week, we extend a huge congratulations to Estelle Loppnow and Audrey Shuman, who were recognized at the national level for their outstanding submissions in the 2025 Reflections Student Arts Showcase. Well done! We also want to acknowledge all the students who participated—your hard work and creativity continue to showcase CSA’s incredible talent in both STEM and the arts.
Our students will have another opportunity to shine at the Celebrating Excellence event at Westminster High School on February 8th. We hope to see you there!
Used Book Fair – Donations Still Open
Donations for this year’s Used Book Fair will be accepted through February 7th, and the fair will take place from February 10th–11th. Please note that credit cards will not be accepted. Accepted payment methods include Zelle, PayPal, cash, or check. See the flyer below for more details.
Upcoming Events:
- WPS Mini Health Fair – Join us on Thursday, February 6th at the CSA Irving gym from 4:00–6:00 PM for this district-sponsored event, focusing on both mental and physical health. Representatives from the WPS Health Team, Kids First Health, iMatter, Project AWARE, and more will be available.
- 6th Grade Outdoor Ed Informational Meeting – Families of 6th graders should attend the meeting in Farrell’s classroom on Thursday, February 6th, at 4:00 PM to learn more about this exciting experience.
- Parent-Teacher Conferences – Conferences will be held on February 10th. If you require an interpreter, please contact your student’s teacher in advance.
We look forward to seeing you at these upcoming events!
Best regards,
Karina Costas
Principal, Colorado STEM Academy
Enrolling for the 2025-2026 School Year
NEW STUDENTS
The application period for the Colorado STEM Academy’s 2025-2026 academic year will commence on December 11, 2024 for the first round and conclude on January 11, 2025. The second round will commence on February 10, 2025 and conclude on March 12, 2025. During this time, we encourage prospective parents to submit their applications for each child promptly. Detailed instructions and the application form are linked on our website. Please carefully review the guidelines before completing the application. If you encounter any difficulties, our dedicated office team will be available to assist you.
RETURNING STUDENTS
It’s simple! Please complete the following forms for EACH student.
- Intent to Re-Enroll
- Registration in your Parent Portal in Infinite Campus
Please contact our office with any questions and we look forward to supporting you again during the 2025-2026 school year!
IMPORTANT DATES:
February 10th: Spring Parent-Teacher Conferences
February 10th -11th: Used Book Fair
February 12th: CSA Choir Concert
February 14th: NO SCHOOL (Teacher Exchange Day)
February 17th: NO SCHOOL (President's Day)
February 18th: Raize Craze Begins
February 28th: WPS Foundation Annual Community Breakfast
Dear CSA Families,
While the snow piles up outside, why not take a moment to warm your heart? Picture this: a room filled with hope, inspiring stories, and incredible student performances at our Annual Community Breakfast on February 28.
This year’s program, “Voices of the Voyage,” will remind us how our support lifts up the dreams and voices of every student. You'll be inspired by:
🎭 Students performing Moana Jr.
🎻 Beautiful music from Tempesta di Corde Orchestra and Mariachi de las Estrellas
☕ Coffee, breakfast, connection, and a morning of true purpose
Snow days are for dreaming, right?
So don’t delay—dream big and register today.
Registration closes February 13th, so don’t let this opportunity melt away!
Let’s make the snowstorm the start of something amazing.
Stay cozy,
The WPS Foundation Team
Event Details:
Date: Friday, February 28, 2025
Time: 7:15 AM – 7:45 AM: Coffee, Breakfast & Networking
8:00 AM: Program Begins
Location: Alamo Drafthouse, 8905 Westminster Blvd, Westminster
Tickets: $45 per person
Register by February 13, 2025
Use the following link to Register!
Questions?
Email wpsfinfo@wps.org
SAVE THE DATE!
The Raise Craze Kindness Fundraiser is headed our way! Our school will launch our fundraiser on February 18! We can’t wait to watch kindness take over our school!
Raise Craze Flyer 2025 English.pdf
Raise Craze Flyer 2025 Spanish.pdf
STEMGEAR!
We believe that uniforms can help build community. We also believe that individual style is important! For that reason, there are lots of ways that students and familes can show their school spirit at STEM. In addition to the yearly shirt exchange (see flyer below), families can purchase shirts and other swag from our School Store or directly through our vendor.
CLICK HERE TO ACCESS OUR VENDOR!
Otherwaystohelpourschool...
Many organizations partner with schools to give back to our community, and we’re excited to share information about these valuable collaborations. Flyers detailing these partnerships will be displayed around the school and at the PTA tent, so be sure to check them out to learn how these organizations are supporting our students and programs.
LearnaboutourHRSprocess!
Level 5 Highly Reliable Schools
We are proud to announce that Colorado STEM Academy is an HRS Level 5 certified school. This data-driven, research-based process highlights our strengths and areas of improvement. This allows for clearly defined goals in each of the five levels included below:
1. Safe and Collaborative Culture
2. Effective teaching in every classroom
3. Guaranteed and Viable Curriculum
4. Standards-Referenced Reporting
5. Competency-Based Instruction
You can learn more about these levels and this work here.
