CCA Eagle Newsletter
February 6, 2023
In This Edition of the Eagle:
- Board Election Notice
- Teacher Newsletters
- Parent Teacher Conference Sign Ups/Translator Services
- Let CCA Know!
- Math Counts Competition Results
- Valograms Information/Volunteer Opportunity
- Volleyball update
- 8th Grade information
- Now Hiring
- PTO's "Save the Date"
- PTO Meeting and Opportunities
- Yearbook/Dennis Uniforms/Champions Information
- Upcoming Events
*Bolded sections contain new information while regular text sections contain previous information seen in another Eagle.
Board Election Notice
Each year in May, CCA holds an election for our Board of Directors. There will be 3 open positions. 2 of the requirements to be considered as a CCA Board member are:
Potential candidates must attend a minimum of two (2) regular CCA Board meetings during the nine (9) months prior to the April Board meeting. The February & March Board meetings are eligible meetings for this requirement.
Potential candidates must interview with at least one (1) current Board member prior to the nomination form submittal deadline (between March 27 - April 10, 2023).
The candidate forms and biography forms will be shared in March 2023. For the complete Election Procedure Packet please see attached.
Parent Teacher Conference Sign Ups
Parent-teacher conferences are coming up on Thursday, February 16 from 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm and Friday, February 17 from 8:00 am - 12:00 pm. Please click here to access the Parent Teacher Conferences Sign-Ups.
Translators for Parent Teacher Conferences
Parents! Resources are available for interpreters. If you would like a translator to assist at your child's conferences please email Ms. Cox or Mrs. Ryan at els@cherrycreekacademy.org. In your email, please state your name, your child's name, what language you speak, when your conference is, and the teacher(s) you will be meeting with. We look forward to seeing you soon!
Let CCA Know!
We want to hear from you! What is going well? What questions do you have? Interested in joining a committee or getting involved some other way? Please let us know here and we will work to address your questions in upcoming newsletters and/or in 1:1 communication. Fill out this form!
Updating Your Contact Information
Update your contact info: Parents and guardians for both Household 1 and Household 2 can now update Additional Contact information using the Guardian Update Tile located in mycherrycreek. Please note: If a Household 1 parent or guardian has not completed Parent Forms, they will not have access to the Guardian Update tile. Household 2 parents or guardians will only be able to access the tile if they have a second household setup in PowerSchool. If you need to create a second household, please follow these instructions.
Math Counts Competition Results
Twelve of our Mathletes took part in the Metro Denver competition on February 4, 2023, and we could not be more proud of their diligence and hard work. We are extremely pleased to inform you that our very own, Eashan T. (7th Grade) has qualified for the state competition! The date for this competition has not yet been announced. Thank you to all the students and parents who have worked with us over the years to help our Mathletes get where they are today.
*VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY!*
Parents and guardians! Do you need more volunteer hours? Please sign up to help out Student Council with Valograms! If you are interested, please use the link here to sign up! Thank you!
Volleyball Update
Volleyball Sign-ups are now OPEN!
Registration must be completed in order to complete Try-outs.
TRY- OUTS: 3:35 - 4:45 2/6 & 2/7
PARENT MEETING: 2/8
OFFICIAL PRACTICE Begins: 2/9
EMAIL or SEE MS. RUTZ for more information!
We Need Your Photos!
Parents, each year we put together a slideshow video of our 8th graders and show it at graduation. We are asking that you please fill out this form in order to submit a baby/young child photo of your 8th grader and a current photo of them to be shared at graduation. If you have any questions, please contact Rachel Brooks at rbrooks@cherrycreekacademy.org.
Now Hiring
We are hiring for the following positions for our upcoming school year- if you are interested in applying please apply through Frontline Education on our website.
A Message from the PTO
Please join us for our next PTO meeting on:
Friday, February 24, 2023 @ 8:15 am
Here are some quick links:
Click here to access the PTO Agendas/Minutes
PTO's Restaurant Night: Mod Market
Mod Market- February 15th
Modern Market Eatery
Wednesday, February 15, 2023
11:00 am-9:00 pm
8575 E Arapahoe Road
Greenwood Village, CO
Dine in, take out, pick up - Mention Cherry Creek Academy PTO or use code giveback003 when placing an online order.
Spring Used Uniform Sale *Volunteer Opportunity*
Where: Innovation Space
When: during conferences February 16, 3-7 pm and February 17,
8 am-12 pm
Please set up your rev track account to quickly check out using a credit/debit card.
You can donate your used uniforms in the drop-off/pick-up line from January 30-February 3.
*VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES*
Multicultural Festival, March 10, 2023 - 5:30-8:00 pm
The Multicultural Festival Date has been released: Friday, March 10th at 5:30 pm.
And we are looking for the following:
Chair for Multicultural Festival: Learn the ropes and chair the event!
Country Leads - Lead a country and receive double volunteer time! We will provide reimbursements for countries and will limit the total number of countries!
Performers: Come perform your talents and represent a country! Maximum 9 performers
Volunteers: Sign-up for pre, during, and post-event help. The more the merrier!
Sign Up Genius for Volunteers, Country Leads, and Performers: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F4CACAA2BA5FDC34-2023
Pastries with Parents, April 21, 2023 - 7:15 am
Pastries with Parents Sign Up: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F4CACAA2BA5FDC34-aprils
K-4 Masquerade Ball, April 28, 2023 - 5:30-7:30 pm
Details and sign up to come!
Volunteer with PTO!
PTO VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Open Positions for 2022-2023
- VP Fundraising Co-Chair
- School Supply Co-Chair
- K-4 Dance
- Pastries with Parents
- Multicultural Festival
Add CCA Fundraising for King Soopers to your personal account- 1 volunteer hour
Join a PTO Meeting- 1 volunteer hour
please contact PTO for more information ptopresident@cherrycreekacademy.org
School Code - 1013808470921971
Don't Forget! 15% off at Dennis Uniforms Online Store - 1st Monday of Each Month!*
Make sure to order from Dennis Uniforms Online Store to get any uniforms you might need on the first Monday of each month. You will receive 15% off when you let them know you are purchasing uniforms for Cherry Creek Academy.
*Not applicable during black out months - July, August, and September.
Upcoming Events
For the latest schedule of events, please click here. More information on events is offered in the description section of each event on CCA's Master Google Calendar.
Finance Committee Meeting
Mon, Feb 6, 2023, 10:00 AM
Volleyball Tryouts
Mon, Feb 6, 2023, 03:30 PM
Cherry Creek Academy
Technology Committee Meeting
Tue, Feb 7, 2023, 07:00 AM
SAC Committee Meeting
Tue, Feb 7, 2023, 08:00 AM
Governance Committee Meeting
Tue, Feb 7, 2023, 08:30 AM
Volleyball Tryouts
Tue, Feb 7, 2023, 03:30 PM
cherry creek academy
Board Meeting
Tue, Feb 7, 2023, 06:00 PM
Cherry Creek Academy
First Grade Field Trip to Nature and Science Museum
Thu, Feb 9, 2023, 09:00 AM
Nature and Science Museum
Overland HS Visit
Thu, Feb 9, 2023, 02:45 PM
Cherry Creek Academy
Peer Helpers
Fri, Feb 10, 2023, 07:15 AM
Cherry Creek Academy
Eagle Honors Assembly
8:10 2&3
9:05 7&8
9:55 4-6
11:00 K-1
Fri, Feb 10, 2023, 08:00 AM
Cherry Creek Academy
To Join a Virtual Meeting:
- Please visit CCA's Master Calendar.
- Click on the event that you would like to attend.
- Click "click here to join the meeting" underneath the description section.
- Alternatively, you can join by phone by dialing the meeting number and entering the meeting pin.
- Please remember to use mute when you are not speaking. This is important and will reduce background noise and other complications.
Parent Information Network
Tuesday, February 7, 2023
Fremont Center | 14603 E Fremont Ave, Centennial, CO 80112
9:15 am
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