CCA Eagle Newsletter
May 13, 2024
In This Edition of the Eagle:
- Teacher Newsletters
- Board Election Update - Candidates Announced
- Executive Director Search Survey
- School Uniform Survey
- Fun Run- Last Chance to Donate!
- Kona Ice at the Fun Run - New Times!
- Questions for Candidates
- Spring Art and Music Festival Information and Livestream Link!
- 8th Grade T-Shirts!
- 8th Grade Graduation Photos
- Kindergarten and 8th Grade Graduation Livestream Links
- Let CCA Know!
- Monday Munchies Sign Up - Last One!
- Skate City Summer Card Fundraiser
- CCSD Summer Food Program
- School Tool Box Ordering Now Open!
- PTO Used Uniforms - Purchase after every PTO meeting
- Now Hiring
- Order your yearbook today!
- Next PTO Meeting
- PTO Volunteer Opportunities - New Family Breakfast Chair Available
- Dennis Uniforms/Champions Information
- Upcoming Events
- PIN meeting information
*Bolded sections contain new information while regular text sections contain previous information seen in another Eagle.
Teacher Newsletters
Board Election Update - Candidates Announced
We have had ten qualified candidates apply for the 3 open seats on the CCA Board. These candidates are as follows: Shaden Awada, Lindsay Batty, Ian Foley, Justin Howley, Joi Hiatt, Samuel Jay, Michael Lane, Irina Matevosyants, Tahlia Sayers, and Adam Wehrle. Therefore, Cherry Creek Academy will hold an election for our community to select three Board members. This open election will commence on Tuesday, May 14 2024 at midnight, and will close on Sunday, May 19, 2024 at midnight. The Election will be held by electronic ballot. A unique and confidential electronic ballot will be sent to the email address listed in PowerSchool for each parent/guardian.
Cherry Creek Academy will host a Meet the Candidates Night on Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 4:30 p.m. Our community is invited to attend this event.
Executive Director Search Survey
The Executive Director Search Committee is looking to understand what type of leader the community is looking for and seeking additional guidance for the search committee. If you would please take a brief moment and fill out the following survey it would be greatly appreciated.
School Uniform Survey
Parents, as we look forward to the new school year, we'd like to take a few minutes of your time to get your feedback about a future change to school uniform policy and vendors. Please complete only one survey per family.
Fun Run - Last Chance to Donate!
Our CCA Fun Run kicked off Friday, May 3, 2024! This year, our school is raising funds for the Art Studio Makeover. Our goal is to raise $25,000, and, if you’d like to, we are inviting YOU to help!
Here’s how you can support Cherry Creek Academy:
1. Register on mybooster.com It’s so easy!
2. Share about our fundraiser with your family and friends using the SHARE BUTTON on mybooster.com.
3. Give a donation, if you are able.
4. Tax-deductible donations can also be made by check made payable to "CCA Foundation"
Thank you for supporting our school!. We can’t wait for the CCA Fun Run happening on 05/14/2024! Below you will find the times of both runs:
K-4 from 1:15 to 2:15 pm
5-8 from 2:15 to 3:15 pm
Kona Ice at the Fun Run!
Spring Art and Music Festival Information
The CCA Spring Art and Music Festival will be held in the gym the evening of Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 6 pm. This document has the information that you will need to know about this event if your student is performing! We are hoping that all of our music students will be able to attend this evening festival to perform!
Art viewing will be in the main lobby/foyer area to cafeteria.
We are excited to see you on Thursday, May 16, 2024. If you are unable to attend, we will be livestreaming the event at the link below:
8th Grade T-Shirts
We want to celebrate our 8th Graders!
To celebrate 8th grade graduation, we have teamed up with a vendor to create "Class of 2024" T-Shirts.
We wanted to find out how many parents and guardians are interested in purchasing shirts for their graduates. The price is $15 per shirt. Drop off cash or checks made payable to CCA to Mr. Leins by 8 am on Tuesday, May 14th. Please make sure to complete this form by Tuesday, May 14th at 8 am if you are ordering a shirt. Class shirts will be distributed during the last week of school.
Feel free to email zleins@cherrycreekacademy.org if you have questions on the shirts or questions about the costs.
8th Grade Graduation Photos
Kindergarten and 8th Grade Graduation Livestreams
Can't make it to graduation? Have loved ones that are far away that would love to watch? Click below on the 8th Grade Graduation livestream link to watch the whole ceremony live!
Summer Reading Opportunities
In addition to our CCA Library being open on select Wednesdays throughout the summer, Ms. Lanyi has put together a Summer Reading Opportunities slideshow with all of the information you need for summer reading!
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!
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, May 20, 2024 - Last one of the year!
Skate City Summer Card Fundraiser
Skate City is offering Skate for $1 Admission All Summer Long. Buy a Skate City Summer Card through the link below for $5. Cherry Creek Academy PTO receives $2 back for each card sold! Summer cards at Skate City are sold for $12 so this is a $7 dollar savings in addition to providing a donation to the PTO. Cards are also valid Saturday and Sunday through September. (Skate rental and adult night sessions are not included).
Visit the link below or scan the QR code to purchase your Skate City Summer Membership Cards
https://us.partywirks.com/storefront_express/main/vendor/skate_city_colorado/520/inquiries/3926
CCSD Summer Food Program
School Tool Box - Ordering Now Open!
Buying PTO Used Uniforms
You can purchase Used Uniforms year round after every monthly PTO meeting! The next meeting is May 17, 2024 and all items are only $5.
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.
Order Your Yearbook Today!
Website: www.treering.com/validate
Passcode: 1013808470921971
PTO Meetings and More
Please join us for Pastries with the PTO and our monthly PTO meeting on:
Friday, May 17, 2024 at 8:15 am in innovation space - (In person ONLY)
Here are some quick links:
Click here to access the PTO Agendas/Minutes
PTO Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteer with PTO!
Open Position - New Family Breakfast Chair
- Works with VP Community Relations to plan the menu and craft for the New Family Breakfast which will be at Westlands Park on Saturday, August 17
- Orders/bring to the event- food, drink and craft items - purchases will be reimbursed
- Requires 1-2 planning meetings (in person or virtual) and attendance at the event from approximately 9am - 1pm
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
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.
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.
Staff Appreciation Week
Monday, May 13, 2024, 07:00 AM
Cherry Creek Academy, South Dayton Street, Englewood, CO, USA
7th Grade Field Trip to The Edge Zipline and Adventures
Monday, May 13, 2024, 08:30 AM
The EDGE Ziplines & Adventures (Formerly Castle Rock Adventure Park), West Plum Creek Parkway, Castle Rock, CO, USA
STEM and Skate 4th Grade Skate City Field Trip
Monday, May 13, 2024, 09:30 AM
Skate City Aurora, East Girard Avenue, Aurora, CO, USA
FUN RUN
K-4 @ 1:15 pm
5-8 @ 2:15 pm
Tuesday, May 14, 2024, 01:15 PM
Cherry Creek Academy, South Dayton Street, Englewood, CO, USA
Meet the Candidates Night
Tuesday, May 14, 2024, 04:30 PM
Cherry Creek Academy, South Dayton Street, Englewood, CO, USA
CCA Town Hall
Tuesday, May 14, 2024, 06:00 PM
Cherry Creek Academy, South Dayton Street, Englewood, CO, USA
CCA Board Meeting
Tuesday, May 14, 2024, 07:00 PM
Cherry Creek Academy, South Dayton Street, Englewood, CO, USA
3-8th Student Spotlight
Wednesday, May 15, 2024, 01:00 PM
Cherry Creek Academy, South Dayton Street, Englewood, CO, USA
Spring Art and Music Festival
Thursday, May 16, 2024, 06:00 PM
Cherry Creek Academy, South Dayton Street, Englewood, CO, USA
Roman and Medieval Day for 3rd and 4th Grade
Friday, May 17, 2024, 07:00 AM
Cherry Creek Academy, South Dayton Street, Englewood, CO, USA
PTO Meeting
Friday, May 17, 2024, 08:15 AM
Cherry Creek Academy, South Dayton Street, Englewood, CO, USA
Kindergarten Denver Zoo Field Trip
Friday, May 17, 2024, 09:15 AM
Denver Zoo, Steele Street, Denver, 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.
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Cherry Creek Academy is a Core Knowledge charter school with motivated students and responsible parents working together with exemplary teachers to provide excellent education in an environment that upholds the high expectations and values of leadership, responsibility, respect, loyalty, integrity, humility, diligence and compassion.