SUMMER HOURS
June
Monday - Friday
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

July 
Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursdays
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
The academy is closed the first week of July in observance of Independence Day.
NEW TURF FIELD AND PLAYGROUND
Generous supporters purchased six acres of land adjacent to the school and we look forward to building an athletic field and playground this summer! The contractor that designed and built similar fields for Valor, Denver University, and Rock Canyon has been selected.

Estimated cost is $350,000.
An amazing $220,000 has already been donated!!
Thank you for your overwhelming generosity!
We hope to begin construction this month, if the remaining amount can be raised
in the next few weeks. 




UNIFORMS
Logo Wear
Online purchasing of logo wear is now available through July 6.
Logo wear is not required but offers a variety of colors and outerwear that may be worn in the classroom. 

CLICK HERE TO ORDER


Gently Used Uniforms
If you would like to donate gently used Arma Dei uniform items, please drop them off at the front desk. 


Dennis Uniform Sale
June 21st - 28th
All items are 15% off

8600 Park Meadows Drive Suite 700 Lone Tree, CO 80124
Andy Dunbar is the branch manager and our school contact.

SUMMER READING
Students entering grades K-2 must read and record a minimum of four books from The Classical Reader.  New families, this book has been purchased for you and is available at the school. 
Returning families, if you have misplaced The Classical Reader you may purchase it here or do a free search online.

Students entering grades 3-8 must complete two book reports over the summer.  The first book report must be from the list below.  The second book report is a book of choice from The Classical Reader (upper grammar level or above).

Entering 3rd: The Cricket in Times Square (Seldon)
Entering 4th: Door in the Wall (de Angeli)
Entering 5th: Twenty-One Balloons (du Bois) 
Entering 6th: Little Britches (Moody)
Entering 7th: Mara, Daughter of the Nile (McGraw)
Entering 8th: Do Hard Things: A Teenage Rebellion Against Low Expectations (Harris)

B ook reports and tally sheets are due the first day of school, August 22, 2016.

All students reading 5 or more grade level books will be treated to an ice cream social during the first week of school. (Students do not need to complete a book report for 5, only keep record of the reading). A reading log signed by a parent is required to qualify for the social.



WORK DAY
July 2
Join us for a work day at Arma Dei Academy.
Contact Mike Burch for more details. 
GET CONNECTED
Summer is a great time to meet with us to figure out the best place to get connected.
Click below to complete the volunteer profile and we will contact you.
Many volunteer, spiritual, and fellowship opportunities are available!


 
4th OF JULY PARADE FLOAT
Come celebrate America's Independence Day and show your school pride! 

Arma Dei will have a float in the Highlands Ranch Community Association's annual parade. We are looking for students and families that are willing to walk or ride in the parade. It will be a fun morning of celebration and service as we share information about Arma Dei with our local community. The float planning is well under way, the costumes are already acquired...now we just need you!

The parade route is 1 mile in length and we will need both walkers and riders. There will be treats for anyone who comes out to participate as a token of our appreciation. Contact meganbillinger@comcast.net with any questions. 

Sign up today and God Bless America!

BACK TO SCHOOL DATES
August 18 - Back to School Night 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
August 19 - Meet Your Teacher Open House 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
August 22 - First Day of School
October 12 -14 - Fall Break
October 21 - Parent/Teacher Conferences (no school)

SUMMER CAMPS
GRADES 5 - 8 STEM CAMP

Video Production 
June 20-24
9am-4pm
$400 
Registration deadline is June 17
Minimum class size: 6


"SEAPERCH" Underwater Robotics 
June 27-July 1
9am-12pm
$300 
Registration deadline is June 10
Minimum class size: 6


3D Printing 
June 27-July 1
1pm-4pm
$250
Registration deadline is June 10
Minimum class size: 6
Registration deadline is June 24
Minimum class size: 6

VIOLIN CAMP

Learn the fundamentals of caring for and playing the violin in a small group setting!
Participants will perform a fun informal concert at the conclusion.

This is open to all ages with no prior experience with the violin.

Please contact Mrs. Lois Owsley for more details if you are interested in this opportunity.

Lois Owsley
Director of South Suburban Strings
Private instructor
970-672-6025 (text is best)


ACCS CONFERENCE
Many of our faculty will be joining the nation's largest community of classical Christian educators to attend the Association of Classical & Christian Schools conference in Atlanta, June 23-25.  "Poetic Truth; Teach the Unseeable."
SUMMER PLAY DAYS
Please contact Melissa Wojcik mdwojcik29@outlook.com.
Details and more dates are posted on Arma Dei Academy's private facebook group.

Fri, June 17th - 9am - Swimming at Westridge
* Location: Recreation Center at Westrdige
9650 Foothills Canyon Blvd, Highlands Ranch CO 80129

Wed, July 7th - 10:30am - Swimming at Westridge
* Location: Recreation Center at Westrdige
9650 Foothills Canyon Blvd, Highlands Ranch CO 80129

THE BENEFITS OF A
CLASSICAL CHRISTIAN EDUCATION
by Mrs. Robi Marshall, Principal 

Twice in the last week, new families, asked me what a classical Christian graduate looks like?  Albeit, our academy educates only through eighth grade with students completing high school elsewhere, it begs a great question. And while just beginning our fifth year at Arma Dei Academy, stories of students I've taught in the past, educated at a classical Christian school, abound.

The classical Christian school graduate is one who has engaged in a lifetime of learning; and is excited about it!  They are fully human or at least well on the way to becoming just that. They understand both the seen and the unseen world and their obligation to both; empathetic to the plight of those around them.   Not fully enamored with the right job, the right car, the right home, their goals seem to focus on helping their neighbor, relishing and replicating the true, beautiful and good, and leaving the world a better place. Arma Dei Academy endeavors to fuel within each student the fire of lifelong learning and a passion for God.