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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.

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.

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.

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.

Continuing our series on Stephen R. Covey’s The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, we arrive at Habit 5: Seek First to Understand, Then to Be Understood. This habit is crucial for developing deep, lasting relationships and effective communication. It teaches us to listen empathetically, providing a foundation for mutual understanding before we seek to influence or communicate our own ideas.

Something exciting is coming to Aspen Academy: we’re expanding our campus to support the needs of our community by adding a nature-based early childhood learning campus.

Our multicultural and multinational celebration will take you on a journey through the wonders of the world without ever leaving our school grounds. Here are some of the things you can expect: live multicultural performances, foods from different continents, cultural art displays, interactive experiences, and cultural storytelling.

This week, SILC students embarked on a service learning field trip to Rocky Mountain Assisted Living, an assisted living community located near Aspen Academy in Greenwood Village. Engaging with elderly residents—listening to their stories, creating crafts, playing games, and simply sharing in conversation—was a humbling reminder of the power of connection.

Last week, we explored the powerful concept of Habit 4: Think Win/Win, which emphasizes the importance of fostering cooperative relationships that benefit all involved. This week, I encourage you and your children to engage in activities that not only reinforce this habit but also make it a fun and integral part of your family dynamics.

As we continue our exploration of Stephen R. Covey’s The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, let's delve into Habit 4: Think Win/Win. This habit is about fostering a mindset of mutual benefit in all human interactions. It encourages us to approach conflicts and negotiations with the belief that everyone can win.