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  • Health and Wellness
Spring Inclement Weather Reminder
Aspen Academy Contributors

Spring in Colorado can come with a mix of sun, snow, rain, high winds, and thunderstorms. As a reminder, this is our policy for dismissal, should there be inclement weather during pick-up.

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  • The Aspen Difference
Beyond Budget Cuts: Why Denver's Best Private School Choice Ensures Consistent Investment in Your Child's Future
Lynda Sailor

As discerning parents, you understand the importance of laying a strong foundation for your children's success. You seek out enriching experiences, cultivate their passions and character, and prioritize their well-being. At the heart of this lies their education – a cornerstone that demands not only quality but also unwavering consistency, and it’s one of the many reasons we founded Aspen Academy 20 years ago.

Building Business Acumen: Insights from Aspen Academy's 8th Grade Entrepreneurs
  • Child Development
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Financial Literacy
  • Leadership
  • The Aspen Difference
Building Business Acumen: Insights from Aspen Academy's 8th Grade Entrepreneurs
Aspen Academy Contributors and 8th Grade Students

At Aspen Academy, an award-winning, top private school in Denver, our 8th graders undertake an exciting entrepreneurship project: creating their own small businesses from the ground up. Their ventures range from selling clothing and innovative apps to practical fishing lures. Notably, many of these student-led businesses also demonstrate social responsibility by supporting non-profit causes with a portion of their earnings.

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  • Child Development
  • The Aspen Difference
Celebrating 8th Graders in Growing, Learning, and Leading
Aspen Academy Contributors

Each year in Middle School, students experience four grade-level Brunch Bunches where Middle School Counselor Mr. Jessie Skipwith guides students through a series of developmental social/emotional lessons. Read more about their final 8th grade gathering in this blog.

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  • The Aspen Difference
Setting the Stage for Success: One Alum's Theatrical Path
Aspen Academy Contributors

Kona Burgess (Class of 2021, Valedictorian) credits his time in BSE Broadcast and Theater at Aspen Academy for his smooth transition into high school theater. Learn more in this blog spotlight.

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  • Leadership
  • The Aspen Difference
From Middle School to Main Stage: Theater Growth After Aspen
Aspen Academy Contributors

Tanner Parkin’s (Class of 2024) theater journey began at Aspen Academy, where his experiences in BSE Broadcast and Theater laid a crucial foundation for his high school involvement and his experiences off stage contributed to his success in academics.

Aspen Academy Empowers Neurodiverse Students with Superpower Mentors Partnership
  • Child Development
  • Health and Wellness
  • The Aspen Difference
Aspen Academy Empowers Neurodiverse Students with Superpower Mentors Partnership
Aspen Academy Contributors

Aspen Academy is proud to announce a groundbreaking partnership with Superpower Mentors, a specialized mentorship program designed to support students ages 10 through college and beyond who have Dyslexia, ADHD, and other learning differences. This collaboration aims to provide Aspen Academy families with reduced rates for Superpower Mentors' services, offering students and their parents access to personalized, one-on-one support to build confidence, develop essential executive functioning skills, and prepare for success in academic, professional, and personal spheres.

Brunch Bunch and Essential Life Skills
  • Child Development
Brunch Bunch and Essential Life Skills
Jessie Skipwith

In the middle school years at Aspen Academy, students in grades 5 through 8 have the incredible opportunity to participate in quarterly Brunch Bunch sessions with Middle School Counselor, Jessie Skipwith. These sessions are intentionally designed to explore topics aligned with the social, emotional, and developmental needs of each grade level. Using a variety of social-emotional learning (SEL) resources, Brunch Bunch inspires curiosity, encourages meaningful conversations, and fosters collaboration around topics that matter deeply to middle schoolers.

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  • Child Development
Cool to Be Kind: Inspiring Change at Aspen Academy
Aspen Academy Parent Contributor, Lorena Torres

At Aspen Academy, kindness is more than just a value—it’s a way of life. Learn more about this club for students that's shaping inclusion and courage.

At the Table with Dr. King; Leadership and Justice
  • Child Development
At the Table with Dr. King; Leadership and Justice
Jessie Skipwith

Our students, faculty, and parents were captivated by the incredible combination of music, storytelling, and historical imagery that conveyed the peaceful yet courageous leadership of Dr. King. The energy in the room was electric, with students on their feet, clapping, swaying to the music, and fully engaged in the experience.

Enhancing Family Communication: Listening to Understand
  • Child Development
Enhancing Family Communication: Listening to Understand
Ben Sothmann and Andrew Flynn

This principle teaches us the value of empathetic listening and understanding others before seeking to be understood ourselves. This week, I’d like to encourage each of you to participate in activities with your children that foster this essential skill.