CSAWeeklyUpdate_09.20.24

Dear CSA Parents, Guardians, and Community Members,

 

Can you feel the excitement in the air? It's that time of year again—Homecoming Week is here! We’ve got a fabulous array of activities planned to bring us all together in celebration of our school spirit and camaraderie. Let's dive into the fun-filled schedule and ensure we make the most of this special week.

 

Kicking Off with the Parade

We’re starting strong with our Homecoming Parade tomorrow! This is a wonderful opportunity for us to come together, cheer on our classmates, and revel in the vibrant energy that makes our community so special. Grab your friends, bring your family, and let’s make this parade unforgettable. Check out the route here!

 

Spirit Week: Dress-Up Days

Each day of the week, we’ll have themed dress-up days to keep the spirit alive and showcase our creativity. Here’s what to look forward to:

 

• Monday: Sweet Dreams

 

Let's ease into the week with comfort at the forefront. Whether you prefer pajamas or your comfiest clothes, start the week with a cozy and relaxed approach. Who doesn't love starting their Monday in comfort?

 

• Tuesday: Jolly Ranchers

 

Embrace your inner free spirit or rugged cowboy! Channel your inner hippie with some bohemian flair or strut your stuff as a rancher. It’s a day to have fun and let your personality shine.

 

• Wednesday: Sour Patch Kids

 

Bright, bold, and eye-catching! Wear your most vibrant neon colors and light up the halls with your dazzling outfits. It’s midweek, and we need all the energy we can get, so let’s make it electric!

 

• Thursday: Welcome to the Big League

 

Show your team spirit by sporting your favorite sports apparel. Whether it’s a jersey or team colors, let's celebrate the athletic side of our community.

 

• Friday: STEM Pride Day

 

Wrap up the week by showcasing your STEM pride! Wear your STEM gear and let’s celebrate the amazing community we’re all a part of. Whether it’s a hoodie, T-shirt, or any other STEM swag, wear it proudly and end the week on a high note.

 

Participation Reminder

We encourage everyone to participate and show their school spirit. We would also like to remind all participants that school dress code still applies. Let’s make it a great week!

 

Also, October is fast approachihng and will be full of wonderful events for our CSA community! Please see the important dates section below for more information.

 

Warm regards,

Karina Costas

Principal, Colorado STEM Academy

Chromebook Protection Plans

Dear CSA Families,

 

Please verify that you have selected to add the Chromebook Protection Plan for each of your students in the Parent Portal.

 

These plans must be selected and paid before October 1st to be activated for this year. Additionally, plans are not active until the associated plan cost of $50 has been paid.

 

Chromebooks that do not have an attached Protection Plans will be subject to a fee of $220 for replacement due to any accidental or intentional damages.

 

Please reach out with any questions.

 

Best regards,

CSA

IMPORTANT DATES:

Saturday, September 21st: Candyland Homecoming Parade!

Wednesday, October 2nd: School wide Field Trip to Denver Museum of Nature & Science

Monday, October 7th: Teacher Work Day; NO SCHOOL for Students

Monday, October 14th: Fall Parent Teacher Conferences; Chipotle Night; Scholastic Book Fair

Tuesday, October 15th: Scholastic Book Fair after school

October 18th: Run4Funds Run Day

October 31st: Fall Break

Chipotle PTA Fundraiser

PTA is hosting a restaurant night fundraiser at Chipotle (7303 Federal Blvd location only) during conference week. 25% of the evening's proceeds will be donated back to STEM! Please mention STEM at checkout or use this code if you are placing an order for pickup online- NAGLCCA

 

MORE INFORMATION TO COME!

Westy Futures Basketball is Starting!

Westy Futures Basketball Registration is now open for our K-8 divisions.

Please visit www.westyathletics.com to register. Space is limited so we recommend signing up sooner rather than later. K-5 practice will start at the end of October.

 

Volunteer coaches are needed, please contact Dgarcia@wps.org or Dmontanez@wps.org if you are interested in coaching.

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STEMGEAR!

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We believe that uniforms can help build community. We also beleive 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!

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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.

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