CCA Eagle Newsletter
December 8, 2025
In This Edition of the Eagle:
- Teacher Newsletters
- i-Ready Testing - Bring your headphones!
- Winter Fun at CCA
- Winter Music Festival - Livestream link
- Peer Helpers
- Community Support
- School Accountability Committee Survey
- Board of Directors
- Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) Updates
- Arapahoe County Sheriff's Office Holiday Coloring Contest
- Winter Break Workshop at Children's Art Classes
- Lands' End Promotions
- CCSD Food and Nutrition Services
- Helpful Links
- Let CCA Know!
- Now Hiring
- Master Calendar
- Join a Virtual Meeting
- Follow Us On Social Media
*Bolded sections contain new information
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Teacher Newsletters
i-Ready Testing - Bring your headphones!
Attention 5th - 8th Grade Families!
ACTION REQUIRED: All students must bring their headphones to school for i-Ready testing. This is a required supply. Please help your student remember to pack them!
Winter Fun at CCA
❄️ Countdown to Cozy! Winter Dress-Up Days! ❄️
Winter Break is right around the corner, and we're ready to celebrate with by dressing up for festive fun! To get into the winter spirit, we've planned the following Dress-Up Days leading up to Winter Break. We encourage all students and staff to participate and show their school spirit!
Thursday, December 11 - Holiday Best
- Dress to impress as we prepare for our Winter Music Festival Thursday evening.
Friday, December 12 - Shine Bright
- Wear anything that glitters or shines today!
Monday, December 15 - Winter Pajamas
- Wear your school-appropriate winter PJs!
Tuesday, December 16 - Snowman Day
- Wear white, your favorite scarf, and a winter hat!
Wednesday, December 17 - Ugly Sweater
- Wear your most festive, outrageous, and delightfully tacky holiday sweater.
Thursday, December 18 - Flannel Day
- Wear your winter flannels to celebrate our last day before Winter Break!
Winter Music Festival
You're invited to the CCA Music Festival on Thursday, December 11, 2025, as the gym comes alive with our students' musical talents! To mark this special occasion, students are welcome to wear their Winter best to school on Thursday, December 11! We can't wait to celebrate our students' incredible achievements with you!
Performance Times:
6:00 pm - 6:45 pm: K - 2nd Grade & Choir Program (students must arrive to their homeroom by 5:40)
6:45 pm - 7:00 pm: Intermission
7:00 pm - 7:45 pm: 3rd-8th Grade Program (performing students must arrive to their homeroom by 6:45)
All Students in Music class this semester will be performing, including:
Student Attire:
Students should dress up during the school day and in the evening - wear something fancy!
Please follow our free dress guidelines
Attendance Requirements:
All students in music class currently are expected to attend this performance
Attached is our Middle School Music Program Attendance Policy. If you are in Mrs MacFarland’s Music classes, please email her if your child will not be attending.
When students arrive on Thursday evening:
Participating students in Kindergarten - 2nd Grade must arrive in homerooms by 5:40 pm
Participating students in 3rd - 8th Grade must arrive in homerooms by 6:45 pm
Band Students:
Report to the gym with instrument and Music
Share our Winter Music Festival Livestream link with your friends and family! LiveStream Link
Peer Helpers
Attention all Fifth-Eighth Graders!
Peer Helpers will be hosting Friday morning training sessions for new members in January. If you are interested in joining Peer Helpers for the remainder of the school year, please email Mrs MacFarland. Each of the Friday's training sessions, from 7:15-7:55 will get you up to speed.
Community Support
The holiday season can bring extra joy, but we also know it can bring added stress, especially when it comes to providing food for your family.
If your family is in need of support during the holidays, please know that our community is here to help. To learn more about the resources available and to discuss your needs privately, please contact Lauren Sullivan at lsullivan@cherrycreekacademy.org. Your request will be handled with privacy and care.
Please don't hesitate to reach out—we want to ensure every family in our community has a joyful holiday season!
School Accountability Committee (SAC) Survey
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 5, 2026. 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.
Board of Directors
November Board Meeting Highlights
We are committed to keeping our community well-informed. Please read these important updates from our Board of Directors Meeting on November. Highlights include approval of the 2026-2027 School Year Calendar, an updated Election Committee Policy, Leadership Updates and more. We encourage you to read through the summary to stay up-to-date on our progress and plans.
Parent Teacher Organization (PTO)
Next PTO Meeting in January
Due to our upcoming Winter Break, there will be no PTO meeting in December. You can join PTO for their next meeting on Friday, January 16, 2026.
Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office Holiday Coloring Contest
Who Can Enter:
🧒 Kids ages 5–14
How to Enter:
Get the Coloring Page:
- Download it here: Color Contest Download
- Pick up your coloring page from Officer Bea or at the front desk
🎨 Color It Your Way!
Be creative—make it merry and bright!
📧 Submit Your Artwork:
- Scan it and email it to SheriffPIO@arapahoegov.com
- Or, drop it off in at CCA or at the Arapahoe County Sheriff's Office - 13101 E. Broncos Pkwy, Centennial
Please include your child’s name, age, and a parent/guardian’s phone number
📆 Important Dates:
- Entries Due: December 10 at 5:00 p.m. MST
- Voting Opens: December 11
- Voting Ends: December 18 at 5:00 p.m. MST
👍 The community can vote on Facebook by clicking "Like" on their favorite patch design. The one with the most "Likes" wins — so be sure to spread the word!
🏆 The Winner Will Receive:
- Their patch design featured as our Facebook Profile Photo
- A behind-the-scenes tour of the Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office
- A close-up look at our SWAT Team’s Bearcat vehicle
- A visit with our school therapy K9s
- A photo opportunity with Sheriff Tyler Brown
- A gift bag full of ACSO swag!
The Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office Holiday Patch Coloring Contest is officially OPEN! We can’t wait to see your colorful creations!
Winter Break Workshop at Children's Art Classes
Looking for fun activities for your students over Winter Break? Sign your students up for the Clay Favorite Food Creations camp at Children's Art Classes, a local children's art studio owned by a CCA family!
December 29-31 | 9:00am-11:00am | Cost: $139
Location: Children's Art Classes - 5494 S Parker Rd, Aurora, CO 80015
Ages 7+
Students will make a complete meal of their favorite foods from clay! Limited to 12 spots.
Lands' End Promotions
Cherry Creek School District Food and Nutrition Services
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.
Mealviewer
MySchoolBucks
Add money for your student to purchase extras in the cafeteria at MySchoolBucks
Helpful Links
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.
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.
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