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CCA Eagle Newsletter
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October 3, 2022
8th Graders!
We are currently planning to bring back the tradition of sending our 8th graders on a trip to Washington D.C. and New York City in May of 2023. We will host an informational night on Wednesday, October 5th, from 5:30-6:30 in our innovation space. If you are interested in sending your student on the trip in the spring, please plan on attending this event.
Please reach out to Dakota Mahan with any questions.
See you there!
Graduating Class of 2023!
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.
Dear Parents,
Below you will find a PDF of our school’s retake picture day flyer. **Online ordering for retakes ends at 7am DAY OF PICTURES! You can access the online ordering portal by going to www.mymjthomas.com and entering our schools event password (C133). You may also print this order form and attach a check or cash and bring it in on picture day!
Veterans Day at Cherry Creek Academy
As a part of our Veterans Day Assembly, scheduled for November 11, 2022 at 8 am, we would like to honor the brave people in our community who have served or are currently serving in the military. To include a member of the military to be honored during our assembly please share their name and the branch of the military they served in or are currently serving in, an optional picture, and bio or information about their time serving in the link below. Thank you for your participation. This year we will invite those Veterans, as well as families of students and members of our community to our school to join us for our in person assembly.
Fall Movie Night (5th-8th Graders)
CCA is hosting Fall Movie Night!
Who: CCA 5th - 8th Graders
When: 6:15pm - 8:30pm on Friday, October 7, 2022
What: Outdoor movie showing of Minions [PG]
Where: CCA Field
To sign up, please click here!
*Please bring a water bottle, blankets and/or a lawn chair to keep warm. Hot cocoa and popcorn will be provided. Students may bring their own snacks.
*In case of bad weather, the following event will be postponed to Friday, October 28, 2022.
If you are a parent/guardian and would like to volunteer, please sign up here. Thank you!
MONDAY (Oct 24) - BE HEALTHY / SUBSTANCE FREE:
Students are encouraged to wear RED CCA uniform shirts to highlight being healthy (for our elementary students) and to highlight our commitment to being substance-free (for our middle school students). Middle school students will also have the opportunity to add their signature to the wall as a commitment that they will stay substance-free.
TUESDAY (Oct 25) - KINDNESS DAY:
Students have the option to wear BRIGHT ACCESSORIES (including socks) to bring focus to cultivating kindness. Students will have the opportunity to visit with Fitz and her fellow therapy dogs over lunch and lunch recess.
WEDNESDAY (Oct 26) - FITNESS / HEALTH DAY:
Join us for a DANCE PARTY and FRESH FRUIT in the front parking lot from 7:20-7:55am to start the day off with some exercise, healthy eating, and good friends.
THURSDAY (Oct 27) - LEAN ON ME DAY:
Students will receive NEW UNITY T-SHIRTS (thanks to our amazing PTO) to wear to the first Eagle Honors assembly of the year as a visual reminder that we’re stronger together (please wear CCA uniform bottoms).
FRIDAY (Oct 28) - RELAXATION DAY:
Students get a FREE DRESS DAY because rest is an important part of wellness. The Fly Like an Eagle Committee will also be sending a “smile” to each student and staff today!
*As always, all free dress must follow CCA dress code.
HOW CAN YOU HELP?
We'd love help and support from our CCA families to make all this happen! There are several donation opportunities (which count towards volunteer hours). If you’re interested, please sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/508084EA9A72CA6FF2-redribbon
National Junior Honor Society - NJHS
6-8th graders,
CCA is working on introducing a new club: National Junior Honor Society. NJHS elevates a school’s commitment to the values of scholarship, service, leadership, character, and citizenship, the five pillars of the organization. Not only recognizing students for their accomplishments, but challenges them to develop further through active involvement in school activities and community service. If you are interested in this new club, please email Khloe Karikari (kkarikari@cherrycreekacademy.org), Mr. Leins (zleins@cherrycreekacademy.org), or Mr. Mahan (dmahan@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, October 14, 2022 @ 8:15 am
Here are some quick links:
Click here to access the PTO Agendas/Minutes
Volunteer with PTO!
PTO VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Open Positions for 2022-2023
- Community Rewards
- School Supply Co-Chair
Holiday Mart Co-Chair
- Used Uniform Co-Chair
- K-4 Dance
- Pastries with Parents
- Multicultural Festival
Add CCA Fundraising for King Soopers and Amazon to your personal accounts- 1 volunteer hour
Join a PTO Meeting- 1 volunteer hour
please contact PTO for more information ptopresident@cherrycreekacademy.org
Treering is extending the 10% discount on yearbooks through October 31st.
Champions Information
Champions Families:
Fall enrollment is open for Cherry Creek Academy! To enroll, please log into your parent dashboard, select enroll now, select 22.23 sy from the drop-down screen on the zip code page, select your location and complete the enrollment process.
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.
Regis Jesuit
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.
XC, Soccer, Volleyball Practice
Mon, Oct 3, 2022, 03:30 PM
Cherry Creek Academy, South Dayton Street, Englewood, CO, USA
Dasara, Dussehra, Dashain
Tue, Oct 4, 2022, 12:15 AM
Technology Committee Meeting
Tue, Oct 4, 2022, 07:00 AM
SAC Committee Meeting
Tue, Oct 4, 2022, 08:00 AM
XC, Soccer Practice
Tue, Oct 4, 2022, 03:30 PM
Cherry Creek Academy, South Dayton Street, Englewood, CO, USA
Away Game Volleyball vs. Academy Charter School
Tue, Oct 4, 2022, 04:00 PM
Academy Charter School, Prairie Hawk Drive, Castle Rock, CO, USA
Yom Kippur
Wed, Oct 5, 2022, 12:15 AM
Soccer, Volleyball Practice
Wed, Oct 5, 2022, 03:30 PM
Cherry Creek Academy, South Dayton Street, Englewood, CO, USA
8th Grade DC/NYC Trip Informational Meeting
Wed, Oct 5, 2022, 05:30 PM
Cherry Creek Academy, South Dayton Street, Englewood, CO, USA
Vision and Hearing Screening K, 1, 2, 3, 5, & 7th Grade
Thu, Oct 6, 2022, 07:30 AM
Cherry Creek Academy, South Dayton Street, Englewood, CO, USA
XC Practice
Thu, Oct 6, 2022, 03:30 PM
Cherry Creek Academy, South Dayton Street, Englewood, CO, USA
Away Game Soccer and Volleyball vs. American Academy Lincoln
JV Game at 5pm
Thu, Oct 6, 2022, 04:00 PM
American Academy - KindiePrep (Lincoln Meadows), Twenty Mile Road, Parker, CO, USA
PTO Restaurant Night at Illegal Petes DTC
Join Us on Thursday, October 6, 2022, from 5-9 pm
for our first Restaurant Night Fundraiser at Illegal Pete's DTC. Valid for dine-in and take-out as long as the sales are "IN STORE" -patrons must purchase at the store. We will receive a SIGNIFICANT AMOUNT of all food and gift certificate sales that night!
Earn one hour of volunteer hours for participating in restaurant night.
Thu, Oct 6, 2022, 05:00 PM
Illegal Pete's - DTC, Dtc Boulevard, Greenwood Village, CO, USA
Peer Helpers
Fri, Oct 7, 2022, 07:15 AM
Cherry Creek Academy, South Dayton Street, Englewood, CO, USA
Picture Retakes
Fri, Oct 7, 2022, 08:00 AM
Cherry Creek Academy, South Dayton Street, Englewood, CO, USA
Governance Committee Meeting
Fri, Oct 7, 2022, 10:00 AM
Finance Committee Meeting
Fri, Oct 7, 2022, 11:00 AM
XC Runners Roost Invitational
Fri, Oct 7, 2022, 03:30 PM
Addenbrooke Park, South Kipling Parkway, Lakewood, CO, USA
Mathletes
Fri, Oct 7, 2022, 03:45 PM
Board Strategic Planning
Fri, Oct 7, 2022, 08:00 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 "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, October 4, 2022
RELATIONSHIP ESSENTIALS: TOOLS TO FEEL HEARD AND SET BOUNDARIES
Fremont Center | 14603 E Fremont Ave, Centennial, CO 80112
9:15 am
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