Colorado STEM Academy Newsletter

Welcome Back! What a Fantastic First Week 🌟

What a wonderful first week back! It has been an absolute joy having the students back in the building. Their energy, smiles, and excitement have made our school feel whole again.

We’ve been so impressed with how hard everyone is working to learn their new classroom routines, adjust to their schedules, and build new friendships. We are truly thrilled to have your children in our care and can't wait to see all the growth this year will bring.

📅 Important Updates for the Week Ahead

• Monday August 17th is our first early release day, we will start driveline at 1:30 PM

🎨 After-School Clubs & Activities Coming Soon!

We are excited to launch our after-school clubs for the term! Please review the flyers below for details on meeting times, age groups, and activities.

How to Register: Each flyer image/section has a direct registration link located right underneath it. Simply click the link below the club your child is interested in to sign up!

Scroll down for flyers and registration links.

Thank you for your ongoing support and partnership.

Need an appointment to buy school shirts? Please call: (303) 487- 2853 (se habla espanol)

📅 Key Dates & School Hours for the 2026–2027 School Year

To help you plan ahead for the upcoming school year, please note our daily schedule and updates below. Our school hours remain unchanged for the new school year:

⏰ Morning Arrival & Afternoon Dismissal

Morning Arrival

• 8:00 AM: Drop-off begins (no staff supervision prior to 8:00 AM)

• 8:15 AM: Morning bell rings (students arriving after 8:15 AM must check in at the main office for a tardy pass)

Afternoon Dismissal

• Monday (Early Release): 1:30 PM dismissal start time (all students must be picked up by 1:40 PM)

• Tuesday–Friday: 3:30 PM dismissal start time (all students must be picked up by 3:40 PM)

First Week Adjustment: Dismissal may take a bit longer during the first week of school while everyone adjusts to the routine. Thank you for your patience and cooperation as we get off to a safe, smooth start!

🚗 Pick-Up & Drop-Off (Driveline) Updates

All dismissal procedures will now use physical Driveline number tags only.

📍 Drop-Off & Dismissal Locations

• Levels PK–3 (Youngest Child): Pick up at Irving

• Levels 4–8 (Youngest Child): Pick up at Union

• Morning Drop-Off Note: Levels 4 & 5 may be dropped off at either Irving or Union in the morning.

🏷️ Picking Up Your Driveline Tags

• Need an Extra Tag or Replacement? Stop by the Irving Office during operating hours.

Anyone authorized to pick up your child must display a Driveline tag and be authorized in IC. For student safety, anyone who does not have a tag, you will be required to show ID for verification before your child is dismissed.

📱 School Phone Policy Update for Next School Year!

Great minds think alike! You may have heard that our school district just passed a new district-wide phone policy. Because we’ve already seen the positive impact of limiting distractions in our classrooms, our school will be maintaining our current phone policy for the upcoming school year with some updates.

We are proud to be ahead of the curve in keeping our focus exactly where it belongs: on student learning, engagement, and building a strong community!

Parents and students, please take a moment to review the district's newly released policy here to see how it aligns with our campus expectations: Link Below

Thank you for your continued partnership in creating the best possible learning environment for our kids! 🦅✨

Please see attachments for important immunization information and requirements for the 2026-2027 school year.

🎤✨ Celebrating Student Talent & Achievement! 📚🐝

Coming Soon!

📸 Be sure to follow us on Instagram and Facebook and check out Class Dojo to see photos and more celebrations from across our school all year long. We love sharing the joy, pride, and accomplishments that make STEM such a special place to learn and grow! 💙

PTA at Colorado STEM Academy for the 2026-2027 School Year

We have many exciting events to look forward to throughout the year! If you’d like to get involved, we warmly invite you to attend one of our upcoming PTA meetings. Children welcome and food provided.

Wednesday September 2nd

PTA Meeting 4:00-5:00

BAAC 5:00-6:00

Thursday November 5th

PTA Meeting 4:00-5:00

BAAC 5:00-6:00

Wednesday January 13th

PTA Meeting 4:00-5:00

BAAC 5:00-6:00

Thursday March 4th

PTA Meeting 4:00-5:00

BAAC 5:00-6:00

Coming Fall 2026!