CCA Eagle Newsletter
September 16, 2024
In This Edition of the Eagle:
- Teacher Newsletters
- Let CCA Know!
- Monday Munchies Sign Up
- Parent - Teacher Conference Sign Ups
- The Book Fair is Coming!
- Join the SAC Committee
- Board Vacancy Announcement
- Foundation Update on Art Room
- CCA Choir with Traveling Music Lessons Registration
- Soccer buddies Information and Registration
- CCSD English Classes for Free
- PTO Silent Auction Information
- Order Your Yearbook Now!
- Community Bulletin Board
- PTO Meetings and More
- Now Hiring
- Dennis Uniforms
- Upcoming Events
- PIN meeting information
*Bolded sections contain new information while regular text sections contain previous information seen in another Eagle.
Teacher Newsletters
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!
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!
Parent - Teacher Conference Sign Ups
Click here to sign up for Parent - Teacher Conferences
Conferences will be held in person on Thursday, September 26, 2024 from 5 pm - 8 pm and on Friday from 8 am- 12 pm.
There will be NO SCHOOL on Friday September 27, 2024
Interpreters for Parent-Teacher Conferences
Parents! Resources are available for interpreters. If you would like to request an interpreter to assist at your child's conference(s), please complete the Interpreter Request Form by September 13. We look forward to seeing you soon!
Beth Midolo and Kristen Ryan - ELS Specialists
The Book Fair is Coming!
Volunteers Needed
The Scholastic Book Fair is coming and we are looking for volunteers! Our book fair is running the week of September 23 - 27, with set up happening on Friday, September 20, 2024. Please click the volunteer sign up link to sign up to help out with the book fair. If you have any questions please contact Ms. Lanyi at slanyi@cherrycreekacademy.org.
eWallets
The Scholastic Book Fair is happening September 23 - 27 in the CCA Library. The hours are as follows: Monday - Wednesday 7:30AM - 4:00PM, Thursday 7:30 AM - 8:00 PM, and Friday from 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM. Elementary and Middle School will be visiting the book fair with their classes at a scheduled time. The book fair is also open for shopping in the mornings, during lunch, and after school.
Set up an eWallet for your child(ren). Visit our Book Fair Homepage to set up your child's eWallet. Students can shop without the worry of bringing cash to school.
If you have any questions you may email Ms. Lanyi at slanyi@cherrycreekacademy.org
Join the SAC Committee!
The School Accountability Committee (SAC) needs another member of the community! If you have a child at CCA, can commit to monthly meetings, as well as the possibility of some outside work to go over and prepare meeting materials, please fill out this form to let us know you are interested in SAC and someone from the committee will be in contact with you. Meetings are virtual and fall on the first Tuesday of each month.
The SAC Committee is a required committee of all schools and falls under the Governance Committee. This committee elects a parent chair person each year and implements two annual surveys and analyze their data - the Teacher Feedback Survey and the Climate Survey. CCA Director and administrative staff present the School Unified Improvement plan and School Dashboard for committee feedback.
Board Vacancy Announcement
Dear CCA Community,
The CCA Board of Directors Vacancy Committee is soliciting nominations for the one open CCA Board position. Vacancies occur on the Board most often when a member leaves the school or is unable to continue to serve due to personal or professional reasons.
A vacancy is different from an open election. CCA Board members serve three-year terms. A vacancy is tied to the exiting Board member’s term length, which in this vacancy case, is 8 months. The individual appointed to the vacancy by the Vacancy Committee will serve until June 2025.
If you are interested in filling this vacancy, please click here to complete the Nomination Form -
If you have questions regarding the Board Vacancy, please email the Board Vacancy Committee directly at vacancy@cherrycreekacademy.org
If you would like more information about the CCA Board, please click to see the document on the Board Frequently Asked Questions.
The Timeline for the Vacancy Committee Process is as follows:
On Monday, September 23, 2024, solicitation for nominations for the vacancy will close at 4:00 pm.
The Vacancy Committee will begin the Review Process on Monday, September 24, 2024, until Thursday, September 26, 2024.
Vacancy Committee Interviews will be conducted Monday, September 30, 2024 through Friday, October 4, 2024.
The Vacancy Committee will recommend the top candidates to the Board on Friday, October 4, 2024.
The Board will vote on a final candidate at the October 8, 2024, Board Meeting.
Foundation Update on Art Room
As a reminder, CCA Foundation successfully raised over $23,000 from our generous community at the 2024 Fun Run. Additionally, Sponsors donated approximately $12,000 for a grand total of $35,000 in support of the school's largest fundraiser!
Thank you CCA Families! We couldn't do it without each and every one of you and a big thank you to our precious children who ran in the Summer heat.
While every effort was made to complete the Art Room renovation over Summer break; Administration, Foundation and the School Board are taking extra time and care to evaluate the build-out and its service providers. Foundation remains diligent in our effort to be good stewards of the funds you have entrusted to our safe-keeping. Related to this duty of care is to share that the School is evaluating a much larger renovation project that will include the Art Room. In the event this renovation project will move forward, the Foundation will look for other opportunities for school improvements. The Foundation will continue to support the School as financial needs and priorities dictate. We will make every effort to keep the Community posted on the progress on the Art Room renovation or any future CCA projects. Please feel free to reach out to foundation@cherrycreekacademy.org with any questions or concerns.
CCA Choir with Traveling Music Lessons
Who: Kindergarten-5th Grade Students
When: Wednesdays after school - starting Wednesday, September 25 and ending with a performance at the Winter Music Festival in December.
Cost-$200
Register at travelingmusiclessons.com/learn
Soccer Buddies Registration and Information
Registration Link: https://portal.iclasspro.com/soccerbuddies/class-details/517
Class Details:
- Kindergarten through 4th Grade
- $75/month, auto enrolled each month until the parent cancels. Billing happens on the 5th of every month.
- Starts October 4th, no set end date at this time.
- Fridays 3:00pm - 4:00pm (ish)
- No Class On: 10/18, 11/29, 12/20, and 12/27 (Parents will not be charged for these dates, month will be prorated)
- Parents Can Contact Us:
- 719-330-9642
- info@coloradosoccerbuddies.com
CCSD English Classes for Free
PTO Silent Auction
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 - Get 10% off if you order by September 30!
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, September 20, 2024 at 8:15 am in the Innovation Space
Below are helpful links regarding PTO:
Click here to access the PTO Agendas/Minutes
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.
Dennis Uniforms
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.
Closed on Monday, September 2, 2024 in observance of Labor Day.
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.
CCA Board Meeting
Tuesday, Sep 17, 2024, 06:00 PM
Cherry Creek Academy, South Dayton Street, Englewood, CO, USA
PTO Enrichments BMX Assembly
Wednesday, Sep 18, 2024, 09:00 AM
Cherry Creek Academy, South Dayton Street, Englewood, CO, USA
Fly Like an Eagle Committee Meeting
Wednesday, Sep 18, 2024, 02:00 PM
Cherry Creek Academy, South Dayton Street, Englewood, CO, USA
7th Grade to Camp Cheley Overnight Trip
Thursday, Sep 19, 2024, 08:00 AM
Cheley Colorado Camps: Best Colorado Summer Camp, Fish Creek Road, Estes Park, CO, USA
Climate and Culture Committee Meeting
Thursday, Sep 19, 2024, 06:00 PM
Cherry Creek Academy, South Dayton Street, Englewood, CO, USA
PTO Monthly Meeting
Friday, Sep 20, 2024, 08:15 AM
Cherry Creek Academy, South Dayton Street, Englewood, CO, USA
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
October 1, 2024
Dealing with Challenging Behavior: Who is Challenged – Me or My Child?
Date October 1, 2024 Time 9:15 am - 11:00 am Venue CCSD Fremont Building
The Parent Connection: CCSD's Newsletter
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