CCIC Update
September 15, 2023
Principal's Update
Dear CCIC Students and Families,
Today, as often happens at the CCIC, was an exceptional day for students as we spent today working with over 70 CTSO student leaders planning an exciting year-long calendar of events at the CCIC.
We started the day with team building a brief exploration of the role of leadership and service organizations within industry. Given their strong industry connections here already, students appreciate the roles they can take now in leading as well as how those roles may grow in time as they enter the workforce and careers. Their future work in Rotary Club, Doctors without Borders, and many other service organizations across a wide industry spectrum will thrive under the type of enthusiasm, leadership, and talents that we witnessed today.
Looking back on this past month at CCIC, I am proud to share with you that our students give us so many moments in which we can take pride in them! Just one example from our very second day of school: we welcomed Sen. John Hickenlooper to the CCIC for a tour and roundtable discussion of the importance of apprenticeships (the Senator is sponsoring new national legislation in support of apprentices--great news for our students and community!) Sen. Hickenlooper sat with four of our students, CCIC staff, and several industry partners for the roundtable discussion and was clearly impressed with the level of professionalism and accomplishment of our students.
We should all be proud of the work our students are doing and the opportunities that the CCIC provides for our entire community.
On behalf of all of the CCIC staff, we thank you for your continued support and hope you and your families have a fantastic fall!
Students across all CCIC pathways met for the first CTSO Student Leadership kick off day. In addition to building community, students began planning events focused on the 6 Pillars of Leadership: Professional Development, Community Service, Business & Industry Connections, Financial Leadership, Public Relations and Social Events.
Stay tuned for information about collaborative school-wide initiatives and pathway specific events and competitions. Connect with your teacher for more information about your pathway's CTSO.
Fall Calendar
Saturday, October 7 - STEAM-A-PALOOZA at CCIC
Wednesday, October 11 - No classes at CCIC. Career & College Readiness Day at home high schools.
Thursday, November 16 - Showcase Night at CCIC from 6-8 PM. Showcase Night is an opportunity for parents & guardians to visit CCIC classrooms and see what their students have been working on this semester. The evening is a drop-in format.
Monday, December 18 - Last day of first semester CCIC classes.
You can view & download the CCIC A/B day calendar here.
First UAA Class Completes CCIC Program
Congratulations to the first class of students to complete the Uniquely Abled Academy at CCIC this summer! These young adults with level 1 autism and similar diagnoses trained in an advanced manufacturing course. The classes provide professional skills to equip students to pursue a meaningful job and career in advanced manufacturing, aerospace, or engineering. Another session of the Uniquely Abled Academy will be offered at CCIC beginning in October.
RMWDA Proud Partner Award
Congratulations to CCIC Social Worker, Amit SIngh, for receiving the Proud Partner award from Rocky Mountain Workforce Development Association (RMWDA) at its annual Think Big Awards Ceremony. Amit was recognized for his work with Arapahoe/Douglas Works! (A/D Works!) to provide students in need with financial and emotional support to achieve their educational goals and find related employment after graduation. Congratulations Amit!
Talking Points
CCIC is now using TalkingPoints to communicate with families. TalkingPoints is a multilingual platform that allows teachers and staff to connect with parents & guardians through text messages. All messages are automatically translated into a contact's preferred language as listed in PowerSchool. Parents & guardians can also reply directly to the message. Here is some additional information:
- TalkingPoints is connected to PowerSchool and uses phone numbers listed on Parent forms.
- Families have three easy ways to use TalkingPoints: text messaging, the TalkingPoints for families app or through the web at TalkingPoints for Families.
- TalkingPoints does not text students - only parent & guardian contacts as listed in PowerSchool.
- Families can unsubscribe from receiving messages from TalkingPoints by texting GOODBYE or STOP.
Cherry Creek Innovation Campus
Email: sday3@cherrycreekschools.org
Location: 8000 S. Chambers Road
Phone: 720.554.2600