CCA Eagle Newsletter
December 16, 2024
There will be no Eagle Newsletter for the next two weeks. It will resume on January 6, 2024.
In This Edition of the Eagle:
- Teacher Newsletters
- Noetic Math Competition Results
- Let CCA Know!
- New Volunteer Platform Coming Soon: Track It Forward!
- Teacher and Staff Favorite Things
- Peer Helpers
- Monday Munchies Sign Up
- SAC Survey Coming Soon!
- Winter Fun - Dress Up Days In December!
- Cherry Creek Academy's Annual Multicultural Festival
- Chess Club Registration Information
- Regal Movie Ticket Bundles Supporting PTO
- Skate City Free Skate for CCA
- Climbing Clinic
- Please join us for our Winter Jr Poms Camp on Monday, January 13!
- Save the Date…WEDNESDAY APRIL 30, 2025, 10TH ANNUAL FUN RUN!!
- Attention 8th Grade Families!
- Order Your Yearbook Now!
- Community Bulletin Board
- PTO Meetings and More
- Lands' End Uniforms - How to Order
- SEAC Meeting at CCSD
- Now Hiring
- Upcoming Events
- PIN meeting information
*Bolded sections contain new information while regular text sections contain previous information seen in another Eagle.
Teacher Newsletters
Noetic Math Competition Results
We are excited to announce the results of the fall Noetic competition.
We had students place in the National Honor Roll (top 10%) and National Honorable Mention ( Top 50%) among the 32,000 students who participated. We are extremely proud of all our mathletes for their determination and perseverance year after year.
National Honor Roll
6 th grade : Sriprajna M
National Honorable Mention
3rd grade : Aarav K, Akhilesh K , Lauren F , Sidhant V, Wyatt L
4th grade : Elizabeth N, John G, Shreshta V, Viaan D
5th grade : Etho W, Osie D, Ranveer G, Victor H, Vihaan M
6th grade : Abhiram K, Aria D, Eashanand P, Maya K, Seungwoo C, Terrance A
7th grade : Leo N
8th grade : Harshini P, Navyaa B , Saisri V
Let CCA Know!
We want to hear from you! What is going well? What questions, concerns, or comments 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 to Let CCA Know!
New Volunteer Platform Coming Soon: Track It Forward!
We are excited to announce the launch of a new, user-friendly volunteer platform, Track It Forward, coming in January!
Track It Forward offers several benefits, including:
Linked Family Accounts: Keep track of everyone's contributions towards your family’s 40 hour requirement.
Milestone Tracker: Easily see your progress and celebrate your achievements.
Easy-to-use App: Log hours and sign up for events right from your phone.
Event Sign-Ups: Find opportunities and get involved with just a few clicks.
Parents will receive an email with login information when we return from winter break. Until then, please continue to log your volunteer hours in Volgistics. We will transfer all hours from the first semester to the new platform for you. Volgistics will no longer be accessible after January 6, 2025.
We can't wait for you to explore Track It Forward and see how it makes giving back even easier and more rewarding!
Teachers/Staff Favorite Things
Peer Helpers
Attention all CCA Middle School students. Mrs MacFarland is opening up Peer Helpers for the new semester. If you are interested, our first "new to Peer Helpers" meeting will be on Friday, January 10th from 7:15-7:50am in Mrs. MacFarland's room. Peer Helpers is a group of Middle School students who are trained in leadership skills in order to help their fellow CCA community. Any middle school students interested in participating in CCA's Peer Helper program should plan on attending these Friday meetings as well as fill out the CCA Activities registration form for Peer Helpers. Please email Mrs. MacFarland with any questions.
Monday Munchies Sign up!
Earn volunteer hours by providing snacks to the CCA staff every Monday. Store bought items equal one volunteer hour, and homemade items count as 2 volunteer hours. Sign up one week before you will bring snacks. We love taking care of our teachers and staff!
Sign up here for Monday, January 6, 2025 - AFTER WINTER BREAK
SAC Survey Coming Soon!
Dear CCA Parents & Guardians – CCA values your feedback and would like to hear from you. After Winter Break, you will have an opportunity to provide both positive and constructive feedback on teachers and the school environment via our annual survey (available starting January 6, 2025. The survey is designed to take 20 minutes or less to complete. In exchange for your feedback you are allowed to enter two hours of volunteer time. Please look for the link in future Eagles.
Volunteer Opportunity
The SAC Committee will be putting out their annual survey in January and will need the help of 10 volunteers on January 10, 2025 to help with the Flyer Frenzy. They will need individuals to help pass out flyers reminding families to complete the survey by the deadline during carline pickup. If you are interested in helping and earning 1 volunteer hour - sign up here. The time is from 2:45-3:45 pm on Friday, January 10, 2025. Thank you in advance for your help!
Winter Fun - Dress Up Days in December!
Let's have some fun and dress up in December!
Monday, December 16, 2024 - Wear your favorite (school appropriate) Winter pajamas!
Tuesday, December 17, 2024 - Dress like a snowman day - wear white and winter accessories!
Wednesday, December 18, 2024 - Ugly Sweater day, wear your ugliest sweater today!
Thursday, December 19, 2024 - Free Dress Day!
Cherry Creek Academy’s Annual Multicultural Festival
Get ready for one of CCA’s most beloved traditions—our Multicultural Festival, the biggest event of the year!
This is a special time to celebrate the diversity that makes CCA so unique. With classmates from many nationalities, religions, and ethnicities, the festival is an opportunity to share your culture and heritage while learning about others.
Save the Date:
Friday, March 7th
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
We’ll have more details coming soon, but here’s how you can get involved now:
- Represent a Country: Share a country's background by leading a country on the night of with facts, food, traditions, and more.
- Showcase a Talent: Perform a cultural dance, song, or other unique talent during the performance portion of the evening.
Please note: Due to time constraints, we will be limiting the number of countries and performances this year, so don’t wait—sign up now!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F4CACAA2BA5FDC34-53763974-multicultural
Chess Club Registration Information
Date: Jan to May 2025 - 1/13, 1/20, 1/27, 2/3, 2/10, 2/17, 2/24, 3/3, 3/10, 3/24, 4/7, 4/14, 4/21, 4/28, 5/5
Time: 3:00 PM to 4:25 PM
Registration: https://kingsofchess.com/school-club-registration
Regal Movie Ticket Bundles Supporting PTO
🎬 Enjoy a trip to the movies and give back to CCA! 🎬
From now until December 20, a % of each Regal Movie Ticket Bundle you purchase will be donated back to Cherry Creek Academy PTO, when you buy movie tickets via our fundraising sales page. Get 1 hour of volunteering hours for participating. Makes a great holiday gift for those in your life you’re unsure of what to get this year. Comes in bundles of 2 tickets for $30.00. You can redeem to get the tickets online or in-store at your nearest Regal location anywhere in the U.S. Treat yourself, your friends, and family to an unforgettable movie in support of a great cause! Grab your tickets here and share the link with your family, friends and neighbors grouprai.se/regalcinemas50788s
Skate City Free Skate for CCA
CCA Families Skate Free During The Winter Break at Skate City.
Climbing Clinic
The Climbing Club at Eaglecrest High School is offering a climbing clinic for 3rd to 5th graders on December 18th from 4-6 pm. Registration will be $10 dollars, and all the profits will go back to the students as part of their work-based learning. We will be teaching students how to tie climbing knots, and different climbing techniques and all students will get a chance to climb our climbing wall. We will provide dinner, prizes, and different games. We will limit the event to the first 30 students who register.
Please join us for our Winter Jr Poms Camp on Monday, January 13!
Camp is from 5:30-7 with a halftime performance at the varsity basketball game that night (performance is approximately 7:30).
Signup here: https://www.milehighsportscamps.com/cherry-creek-winter-jr-poms-camp-and-halftime-performance-25
Questions? Please contact us at cherrycreekpombooster@gmail.com
Save the Date…WEDNESDAY APRIL 30, 2025 10TH ANNUAL FUN RUN!!
Approximately 600 students will be participating by running laps on school grounds and securing pledges to support their efforts. The purpose of the event is to raise funds for our school while promoting fitness and community engagement. WE NEED SPONSORS!!! CCA Foundation is actively seeking family and corporate sponsors to serve our community as Banner Sponsors at next year’s event. If you or someone you know has a contact with a corporation that has a charitable giving/corporate match program, please contact CCA Foundation at foundation@cherrycreekacademy.org. And remember…donations are tax deductible!
Attention 8th Grade Families!
We are collecting responses for our 8th grade graduation slideshow. Please fill out this 8th Grade Graduation Slideshow Form and submit a baby or young child photo and a current photo of your 8th grader. If you have any questions please contact Rachel Brooks at rbrooks@cherrycreekacademy.org.
Order Your Yearbook Now!
To Purchase and Customize Your Yearbook, Use the QR Code or:
Must be a parent or student 13 years or older
1. Go to www.treering.com/validate
2. Enter your school's passcode: 1013808470921971
Regular price is $27.63
Create custom pages by March 24, 2025
Community Bulletin Board
Cherry Creek Academy is committed to supporting our community. We are creating a bulletin board in our lobby for community involvement. We would like to advertise the various businesses you work at and services you may have to offer. If you would like to share a flyer or information on our bulletin board please send your items to Rachel Brooks at rbrooks@cherrycreekacademy.org. All business/services must be school appropriate and will be at the discretion of administration.
PTO Meetings and More
Please join us for our next PTO meeting on:
Friday, January 17, 2025 at 8:15 am in the Innovation Space
The PTO will have the Used Uniforms Open for Shopping after the PTO Meeting.
Please bring in used uniform donations to the PTO meeting or drop off uniforms at the front desk. and receive volunteer hours for donating uniforms!
Below are helpful links regarding PTO:
Click here to access the PTO Agendas/Minutes
Lands' End Uniforms - How to Order
Online Ordering
1. Order Online at landsend.com/900204934
2. Create an account or sign in to your existing account
3. Use the True Fit tool trusted by 80 million shoppers, to find the right size
4. Place your order
Order by Phone
1. Call one of our customer service representatives 7 am - 9 pm (CST) at 1-800-469-2222
2. Reference your preferred school number: 900204934
3. Reference the grade level, gender and size
4. Place your order
SEAC Meeting
Now Hiring
We are hiring for the following positions at Cherry Creek Academy:
If you are interested in applying, please send your Cover Letter and Resume to careers@cherrycreekacademy.org.
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.
CCIC Tour for 8th Graders
Monday, Dec 16, 2024, 09:00 AM
Cherry Creek Innovation Campus, South Chambers Road, Centennial, CO, USA
SAC Meeting
Tuesday, Dec 17, 2024, 08:00 AM
Lorax Performance
Tuesday, Dec 17, 2024, 09:00 AM
Cherry Creek Academy, South Dayton Street, Englewood, CO, USA
Drama Club Performance
Tuesday, Dec 17, 2024, 04:00 PM
Cherry Creek Academy, South Dayton Street, Englewood, CO, USA
CCA Board Meeting
Tuesday, Dec 17, 2024, 06:00 PM
Cherry Creek Academy, South Dayton Street, Englewood, CO, USA
Fly Like An Eagle Committee Meeting
Wednesday, Dec 18, 2024, 02:00 PM
Cherry Creek Academy, South Dayton Street, Englewood, CO, USA
Canvas and Cupcakes
Wednesday, Dec 18, 2024, 05:00 PM
Cherry Creek Academy, South Dayton Street, Englewood, CO, USA
NO SCHOOL - WINTER BREAK
Friday, Dec 20, 2024, 07:00 AM
To Join a Virtual Meeting:
- Please visit CCA's Master Calendar.
- Click on the event that you would like to attend.
- Click the link under the Meeting ID.
- 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
Date January 28, 2025 Time 9:15 am - 11:00 am Venue CCSD Fremont Building
The Parent Connection: CCSD's Newsletter
The Parent Connection is sent to parents and community subscribers twice a month with information about student, school and district achievements, financial information, staff, events, board policy and more.
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