CCA Eagle Newsletter

• Teacher Newsletters
• Literati Book Fair
• School Accountability Committee (SAC) Survey - Update
• CCA Connections
• Drama Club
• Kings of Chess Club - Updated Dates
• Board of Directors
• 2025-2026 Board Vacancy Announcement
• 2025-2026 Board Election Notice
• December Board Meeting Highlights
• Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) Updates
• Glow Party at Skate City
• Original Works
• Noodles & Company Restaurant Night
• Champions - New Platform
• Lands' End Winter Savings
• Cherry Creek High School World Language Courses
• Grandview High School Class of 2030 Welcome Night
• Eaglecrest High School Class of 2030 Raptor Welcome Night
• CCSD Food and Nutrition Services
• Helpful Links
• Let CCA Know!
• Now Hiring
• Master Calendar
• Join a Virtual Meeting
• Follow Us On Social Media

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The Literati Book Fair is coming to CCA! We've heard your feedback and embarking on a new adventure for our Spring Book Fair. Literati focuses on diverse, high-quality, curated book selections and book clubs available to our families year-round.

Our online book fair opens today and our in-school event will be held February 9 - 13 in the CCA Library. Literati offers digital gift cards instead of e-wallets for student purchases the week of the in-school event.

All purchases benefit Cherry Creek Academy. Thank you for helping make this adventure possible!

Additionally, if we reach our goal of having a total of 350 responses on the survey, our students will be rewarded with a free dress day, on Friday, January 30th! As of this morning, we have 190 responses.

As a parent-involved charter school, this is your chance to help provide both positive and constructive feedback for CCA teachers, the administration, and the Parent Board. Note that the survey is intended to be filled out by parents and guardians, not students.

The survey will be available until midnight on Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 12:00 am. 2026 SAC Survey Link

Join us for a series of informal morning gatherings designed to connect you with our school's leadership and community. Each month, we'll feature a short presentation on a key school topic, followed by an open Q&A session where you can ask questions, share your thoughts, and get to know our school community better.

Lauren Sullivan will be presenting on Social Emotional Learning at CCA and be available to answer questions about resources available to our students.

Keep in mind, this is your time to connect! You are welcome to ask questions about any topic, regardless of the topic of the month.

We are excited to bring back Drama Club this semester! This year we are partnering with Middle School Writing Club to devise original performances. We will be exploring story elements, movement and voice techniques to bring stories to life. Students should expect to attend each session, read and memorize lines, and participate in the final performance. Drama club will be open to 2nd and 3rd graders. Check the Eagle Newsletter next week for the registration.

Meeting dates (Tuesdays): 1/27, 2/3, 2/10, 2/17, 2/24, 3/3, 3/10, 3/24, 3/31, 4/7, 4/14, 4/21, 4/28

Performance: Tuesday May 5th

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 existing Board member’s term length, which in this vacancy case, is 1.5 years. The individual appointed to the vacancy by the Vacancy Committee will serve until June 2027.

If you are interested in filling this vacancy, please 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 see the Board Frequently Asked Questions document.

The Timeline for the Vacancy Committee Process is as follows:

• On Wednesday, January 14 solicitation for nominations for the vacancy will close at 5:00 pm.
• The Vacancy Committee will begin the Review Process on Thursday, January 15 to January 16.
• The Vacancy Committee will recommend the top candidate to the Board at the Tuesday, January 20 Board Meeting
• The Board will vote on a final candidate at the January 20 Board Meeting

Each year in May, Cherry Creek Academy holds an election for our Board of Directors. There will be 3 open positions.

Two of the requirements to be considered as a CCA Board member are:

Potential candidates must attend a minimum of two (2) regular CCA Board meetings during the nine (9) months prior to the April 2026 Board meeting.

• The January 20, 2026, February 17, 2026, and March 10, 2026 Board meetings are eligible meetings for this requirement.
• Potential candidates must interview with at least one (1) current CCA Board Director prior to the nomination from the submission deadline (Between March 30 - April 12, 2026).

The candidate forms and biography forms will be shared in March 2026. For full details, please review the Nomination and Election Procedure. Refer to a board member if you have any questions about being on the CCA board.

We are committed to keeping our community well-informed. Please read these important updates from our Board of Directors Meeting on December. Highlights include approval of an amended contract for incoming Executive Director Travis Hargreaves, and several key financial actions - unanimously approving the 2026 SRO contract, the 2026-2027 student activity fees, and a furniture purchase for grades 3–8.

Bring your friends & family for a CCA ONLY Glow Party at Skate City in Aurora!

Thursday, January 15 from 5:30 - 7:30pm

$7 Admission, $5 Skate Rental

$5 Meal Deals Available

A portion of the proceeds will be donated back to CCA PTO to support student events throughout the year!

We have GREAT NEWS! Our Original Works Online Program is now open for a 2nd Late Order Phase. If you missed the earlier order deadlines or just want to order more, now is the time to do that!

Order by January 18, 2026

Enter your student’s access code that is found on the Original Works ordering instruction flyer that was sent home previously. If you don’t have your student’s access code, you can email CS@originalworks.com and provide your school name, city and state and your child’s name, grade and teacher. Your student’s access code will be emailed to you.

The orders will arrive at school in late January.

Keep in mind, the items make great gifts for any special day like Birthdays, Mother’s Day, and Father’s Day! And our school continues to earn a profit on every late order placed.

Thanks for supporting our school with your order!

Monday, January 26, 2026 from 4:00 - 8:00 PM

Location: Arapahoe & Peoria

12023 E Arapahoe Rd Unit 100, Centennial, CO 80112

Mention CCA PTO when ordering in-person.

Online Orders -enter Coupon Code: GIVING25

Make sure your fundraising dollars get to the right place!

1. On the day of the fundraiser, order your favorites online at noodles.com/order or on our app.
2. Once your order is complete, head to check out.
3. Enter code "GIVING25" in coupon code and hit "Apply."
4. Look for the red check for confirmation and proceed to checkout.

We’re excited to share that on February 2, Champions will launch our new family platform—Discover Champions. This upgrade will bring a more streamlined, modern, and connected experience for families, and we’re confident it will make day-to-day program operations even smoother.

Offer ends January 19!

Make sure the kids are bundled up with cozy layers for the chilly school days ahead with 30% off select warm layers and 20% off everything else* from Lands' End School Outfitters. It's the perfect time to stock up on layers to keep them cozy for the cold weather ahead.

Don't wait! Offer ends soon.

Are you an 8th grader planning to attend Cherry Creek High School Next year? Did you know that CCHS offers SIX world languages? Please see our Informational Flier with FAQs and QR codes for pamphlets and videos.

CCA is continuing our partnership with Cherry Creek School District's Food and Nutrition services to bring a quality and nutritious breakfast and lunch to our CCA students. For more information, attached is a link to the CCSD Food and Nutrition Program Website.

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.

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We are hiring for the following positions at Cherry Creek Academy:

Substitute

If you are interested in applying, please send your Cover Letter and Resume to careers@cherrycreekacademy.org.

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