On CAmpus Newsletter Archives | Colorado Academy News

Parade and popsicles create ‘best day ever’

Vicki HildnerNovember 1, 2020

“I’m hot!” That was the only complaint costumed Colorado Academy Lower School students had as the annual Halloween Parade tradition took place under bluebird sk...

FeaturedLower SchoolOn CAmpus NewsletterStudents & AlumniVideos711 views

Another record-breaking year for CA Gives Day!

Natalie RalstonOctober 31, 2020

Colorado Academy held its fourth annual CA Gives Day on a October 23, 2020. Despite a cold fall day and challenging times, the CA community participated enthusi...

All School NewsOn CAmpus Newsletter76 views

Gunnison was beautiful in so many ways!

Bill HallOctober 30, 2020

As I stood near the fairway of the par 5, 16th hole at Dos Rios Golf Club in Gunnison on the second day of the Boys Golf State Tournament, I thought Colorado Ac...

Athletic DirectorOn CAmpus Newsletter92 views

Froelicher legacy lives on

CommunicationsOctober 30, 2020

The man whose vision created what is now Colorado Academy will soon have a different building to honor his legacy. Demolition of the Froelicher Theatre produced...

All School NewsOn CAmpus Newsletter87 views

The Big Draw tackles the big Earth

Vicki HildnerOctober 30, 2020

The Big Draw returned to Colorado Academy for two days at the beginning of October, bringing with it beautiful weather, turtles and trees, dolphins and daisies....

ArtsOn CAmpus Newsletter61 views

Why teaching world literature matters

Dr. Jon VogelsOctober 30, 2020

Many years ago, while teaching an AP English class at another independent school, I realized that my knowledge of great texts from around the globe was too limi...

On CAmpus NewsletterUpper School Principal45 views

CA and Election 2020

Dr. Mike DavisOctober 30, 2020

I am writing today on a difficult subject—American politics. I think it’s important to prepare our community for an election that has the potential to not only ...

FeaturedHead of SchoolOn CAmpus Newsletter463 views

Why the arts are more important than ever

Katy Wood HillsOctober 29, 2020

Perhaps it is the absence of art in our lives right now that reminds us of its importance. It might be that we missed seeing our favorite artists on stage at Re...

Arts DirectorOn CAmpus Newsletter84 views

Inspired to be better

Alice RydbergOctober 29, 2020

We all have that person in our lives—you know the one I’m talking about: she’s the one who sees everything as possibly the next great adventure; he’s the one wh...

On CAmpus NewsletterParent Association17 views

The art of civil discourse

Sarah WrightOctober 29, 2020

The art of civil discourse is not an easy one. Some even avoid having civil conversations in a democratic society, due to the polarization of opinion in America...

Inclusivity DirectorOn CAmpus Newsletter80 views

Second Graders are strong!

Allison Peters JensenOctober 26, 2020

Reading biographies inspires Colorado Academy students, no matter their age! We begin every year in the Lower School Library by having Second Grade students ...

Libraries DirectorOn CAmpus Newsletter33 views

‘I love school’

Angie CrabtreeOctober 26, 2020

In mid-October, I walked outside for recess duty at Colorado Academy's Lower School. As I stepped onto the sidewalk, I saw a chalk art drawing of a beautiful he...

Lower School PrincipalOn CAmpus Newsletter71 views

Steganography sleuths find their evaluations in Judy Garland

Vicki HildnerOctober 26, 2020

Colorado Academy Senior Miriam Rojo Gutierrez was pleased when she read her mid-trimester evaluation remarks in AP Computer Science Principles. Her teacher, Sea...

AcademicsOn CAmpus NewsletterUpper School139 views

Why your support of Horizons is more important than ever before

Daniela MeltzerOctober 16, 2020

This year, like most other fundraisers, our beloved Wine & Dine event has become virtual—Wine & Shine Online. Mark your calendars for December 8, 2020, ...

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How this STEAM class created a video game celebrity

Vicki HildnerOctober 16, 2020

Eighth Grader Alyssa Song had what she thought were realistic expectations for the video game she created and published in teacher Thanh Luong’s Middle School S...

AcademicsMiddle SchoolOn CAmpus Newsletter298 views

A sports season of masks and social distance

Vicki HildnerSeptember 29, 2020

Michael Ford Editor's Note: On October 6, the Colorado Academy Boys Golf Team overcame the odds to win the State Championship. Read more about their triumph...

Alumni NewsletterAthleticsOn CAmpus Newsletter299 views

CA fall athletics, 2020 edition

Bill HallSeptember 28, 2020

As we move forward and navigate the pandemic that impacts us all, Colorado Academy athletes have adjusted and overcome many of the challenges that have been pre...

Athletic DirectorOn CAmpus Newsletter172 views

The endurance of the human spirit

Dr. Mike DavisSeptember 28, 2020

As I was riding my mountain bike under a canopy of bright orange aspen leaves, I was overcome by the power of nature. I stopped and looked out to the west and t...

Alumni NewsletterFeaturedHead of SchoolOn CAmpus Newsletter354 views

What do our youngest students say about COVID?

Angie CrabtreeSeptember 28, 2020

One of my favorite times of day this school year at Colorado Academy is lunch. I love the scene of students sitting on their beach towels outside enjoying their...

Lower SchoolLower School PrincipalOn CAmpus Newsletter190 views

COVID-19 and the long road to greater independence

Bill Wolf-TinsmanSeptember 28, 2020

School is launched at Colorado Academy, and students are getting to know the teachers and our expectations for independent thought and achievement. They are als...

Middle SchoolMiddle School PrincipalOn CAmpus Newsletter111 views

Appreciating the great outdoors

Dr. Jon VogelsSeptember 28, 2020

In my last article for On CAmpus, I mentioned that adversity brings out some unexpected opportunities. I noted that even in the midst of COVID-19, a number of p...

On CAmpus NewsletterUpper School Principal53 views