CCA Eagle Newsletter

• Teacher Newsletters
• CCA Town Hall & Board Meeting
• Serve on the CCA Board: Nominations Now Open
• Log Your Volunteer Hours
• Picture Retake Day
• October is Bullying Prevention Month
• Calling all Certified Lifeguards!
• Donuts & Doodles - a Canvas & Cookies Event
• Literacy Parade
• The Eagles nest Nurse Corner
• Foundation
• Parent Teacher Organization (PTO)
• October Restaurant Night - Parry's Pizza
• 5th Annual CCA Silent Auction
• Red Ribbon Week - Donations Needed
• Board of Directors
• September Board Meeting Highlights
• Clubs and Activities
• Steel City Codes
• Esports
• TreeRing Yearbooks
• Land's End
• CCA Spirit Wear
• Cherry Creek School District Food and Nutrition Services
• Let CCA Know!
• Now Hiring
• Helpful Links
• Master Calendar
• Join a Virtual Meeting
• Follow Us On Social Media

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Seventh/Eighth Grade

Join us on Tuesday, October 6, for our Fall Town Hall! The evening will kick off at 6:00 PM with the Town Hall presentation, immediately followed by the October Board of Directors meeting.

While the window to submit new questions has closed, we are actively working with all the excellent questions and feedback that were already submitted to ensure those topics are covered during the presentation.

Exciting news! We were able to add a staff member for Movie Night supervision so the sign up has been reopened! Registration link below.

We are looking forward to connecting with all of you!

Dear CCA Community,

The CCA Board of Directors Vacancy Committee is now accepting nominations for two open Board positions. Terms would begin in December, following a confirmation vote at the November 17 Board of Directors meeting, and run through June 2029.

If you have ever wondered whether Board service might be for you, this is the moment to consider it. We are looking for parents who care about CCA and are willing to learn the work, not finished experts. Strong schools depend on engaged families, and the Board is one of the most direct ways to contribute to the community your children are part of every day.

How to Apply

Complete the Nomination Form by 5:00pm on Friday, October 16. The form walks through eligibility requirements and asks a few questions about your background, interests, and what you would hope to contribute.

Want to Learn More First?

If you would like more context before applying, the Board FAQ answers the questions we hear most often, including time commitment, committee structure, and what new members can expect in their first year.

For anything not covered there, please email Samuel Jay, the Vacancy Committee Chair, at sjay@cherrycreekacademy.org.

Timeline

• Friday, October 16 at 5:00pm: Nominations close.

• Monday, October 26 and Tuesday, October 27: Candidate one-on-one interviews with a CCA Board member(s) and candidate interview with Vacancy Committee

• Tuesday, November 17: Board votes on final candidates at the regular Board meeting.

• December 2026: New Board members begin their three-year terms.

Thank you for considering this opportunity, and for the many ways our families already give to CCA. We look forward to hearing from you.

Sincerely,

The CCA Board Vacancy Committee

Please remember to log your volunteer hours as we wrap up the first quarter! Quarter 1 volunteer hour progress reports will be sent out to families after Fall Break, so take a quick moment to ensure all your recent contributions are recorded.

Whether you've volunteered in the classroom, attended a meeting, donated items, or won something from the silent auction, all of these contributions are deeply appreciated and matter to our school. For a quick refresher on our family volunteer hour expectations, please review our Volunteer Policy.

If you are having a hard time finding ways to get involved, please reach out! We are more than happy to help connect you with upcoming volunteer opportunities that fit your schedule and interests. Please contact Shoshana Howley for questions and assistance.

Thank you for everything you do to support our community!

Students who were absent on Picture Day in August should plan to have their photo taken.

Students must have a parent's permission to have their photo re-taken. If you have already purchased a package but would like your student to take a new photo, please ensure they bring the original set of photos with them to hand in on Retake Day.

It's Bullying Prevention Month and we have several activities and lessons planned for students. This week, students will engage in Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) lessons focused on friendship skills and healthy relationships, hear special morning announcements, and participate in "Taking the Pledge."

Upcoming Parent Events:

• October 21 at 8:15am
• CCA Connections - In honor of National Safe Schools Week and National Bullying Prevention Month, our October topic is all about student safety and well-being! Join us to connect with our school counselors, Lauren Sullivan and Angela Kamman, alongside CCA’s Resource Officer, Bea Quintana. Together, we'll dive into essential topics including bullying prevention, emergency preparedness, social-emotional health, and the support resources available to our students.
• October 22 at 5:00pm
• Parent Information Night (in person and virtual) - Join us for "More than Mean," a special presentation by CCA parent Dani Farrell, attorney and adjunct professor at DU's Sturm College of Law. Mrs. Farrell will break down the brain, the behavior, and the boundaries of bullying to help parents navigate this important issue.

CCA's Eyries character program is looking for a lifeguard who can put their lifeguarding skills to use on Friday, October 30th from 9:45a-11:00a. You will be riding a bus from CCA to Cherry Creek High School's indoor pool with 20 selected 5th-8th grade CCA students who will be hoping their cardboard and duct tape boat will win the race. If you are interested, please email Mr Mahan.

Doodles & Donuts - a Canvas & Cookies Event

Wednesday, October 7th

After school - 3:45 P.M. - 6:00 P.M.

$25 per student, space is limited

Join Mrs. Peterson after school as we turn doodles into a finished art piece! This event is now open to students in 2nd–8th grade. Our student artists will use markers to create and color several doodles, combining them into one vibrant masterpiece. They will also decorate two donuts—one to eat and one to bring home. Art shirts are highly recommended.

Students can simply stay at CCA after school, and parents will pick them up at 6:00 PM.

Registration Information:

• Register by paying directly on RevTrak - Your spot is not confirmed until you have paid.

• If you would like to pay by check, please submit it as soon as possible and write your student's name in the memo line.

• Please note: We need a minimum of 15 students to register, or the event will be rescheduled.

All students are invited to dress like a book character on Friday, October 30, 2026. Students must identify which book character they are dressing like by having a copy of their book with them. Book characters chosen cannot be violent or scary. No weapons are allowed to be carried. Book character dress must be appropriate for students to remain in all day. Free dress guidelines must be followed.

We will have a Literacy Parade in the gym where all of our K-4 students will show their book characters and books to our middle school students. Our middle school students will actively be looking for different book characters and will be entered into a drawing for identifying the most book characters.

All students planning to dress up (K-8) must fill out the Dress Like a Book Character Day form before October 30.

Cold and flu season is here! Here’s a quick way to tell the difference:

FLU: Often comes on suddenly with fever/chills, body aches, headache, fatigue, and cough. Kids may also experience vomiting or diarrhea.

When Should My Child Stay Home?

CCA follows CDPHE’s “How Sick Is Too Sick?” guidelines. Students should stay home with a fever of 100.4°F or higher, vomiting/diarrhea, difficulty breathing, or if they are not well enough to participate in their normal school day.

CDPHE How Sick Is Too Sick?

View the guidelines here

Remember: handwashing, hydration, good sleep, and keeping sick kiddos home help keep our school healthy!

Something exciting is coming to Cherry Creek Academy! 🚀

We are thrilled to support CCA Foundation’s Library Renovation this year. Every purchase directly helps our students have an even better year!

What to expect:

• Shop a variety of items: From cookies, snacks, home goods, to seasonal items.

• Look out for the fundraising information: Keep an eye out in your student’s backpack on 10/19 for your fundraising packet!

We’re making it easy to support our school while grabbing great items for the season. Thank you for helping our school shine! 🌟

Join us at Parry’s Pizza (5970 S Holly St, Greenwood Village) on Thursday, October 8, from 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM. A percentage of your purchase will go directly to the PTO to help fund field trip transportation and exciting events for our students throughout the year.

Whether you are ordering in-person, over the phone, or online, simply mention that you are with the Cherry Creek Academy PTO—if ordering online, just type it into the “Special instructions” box. As an added bonus, you will earn one hour of volunteer time just for participating!

Please make sure to place your order with the Greenwood Village location only by using this link: https://parryspizza.orderexperience.net/66ad107637a2d6c8150e818e/menu

Why This One Matters & Thank You to The Community

This is the PTO’s BIGGEST fundraiser of the year! Every dollar raised covers field trip transportation for our kiddos — every student, in every grade, all year long.

Thank you to this amazing community! First you came together and helped sourced items…then you played the game - hopefully had some fun - , and most importantly, pitched in for a cause that reaches every single student at CCA. We couldn't be more grateful!!!!!!

Additionally, a HUGE thank you is owed to our teachers - many of whom will be spending extra time with our kids over the coming months to put on the experiences made for the auction - and to our admin - Travis, Annemarie, Dakota, Sadie, Sandra, and Shoshana. Each one of the last list do so much behind the scenes to support our students and this event!

📌 FYI on Logistics

To those who won an item or purchased a buy-now, you should start to see emails from the committee regarding how to retrieve your items - the instructions will vary based on what you bought. Those emails will also discuss logistics for scheduling and planning staff experiences. Please be patient as it does take a few weeks to get everything sorted!

There are, however, two generic dates that apply to about 75% of the staff experiences that we ask you take note of:

• Staff Lunch Experiences are scheduled for January 22, 2027. We will also have alternate dates for if that date does not work for the teacher and/or student for any reason.

• For-A-Day Experiences are scheduled for January 28, 2027.

🎁 A HUGE Thank You to Our Committee!

The auction is the PTO's biggest fundraiser, and it's also one of our biggest undertakings. Thank you to the below grop of moms for pouring in your time, energy and heart to make this such a great event.

• Theresa Letman

• Jessica Finnessy

• Shannon Fiala

• Sally DeHetre

• Laura Swanson

• Courtney McNeilly

• Alyssa Clancy (our unofficial member!)

• Christy Hardy

• Beth Lichty Fehrenbach

• Anat Fraenkel

⭐ Thank You to Our 2026 Sponsors!!!!

🥇 Gold Sponsors

• Union Orthodontics + Pediatric Dentistry (www.smilewithunion.com)

• Aspire HVAC (303-997-3770)

• The Bruch Family

• The Gallego Family

• The Kim Family

• The Lewis Family

• The Moorthy Family

• The Winger Family

🥈 Silver Sponsors

• PeakTo Peak Home Healthcare

Red Ribbon Week is coming up on October 26–30! To help make this week a success, the Fly Like an Eagle (FLAE) Committee is requesting donations to support our school-wide message about making healthy, positive choices.

Please consider lending a hand and contributing to this important initiative by purchasing items from our Amazon Wish List. Your support makes a big difference for our students!

Check out the full details below, and mark your calendars to hear our 2026–2027 strategic plan at the Fall Town Hall on October 6!

Unlock the World of Programming: Join Our Python Coding Sessions!

Get ready to dive into the exciting world of computer science! Students will learn to code using Python—one of the most popular and versatile programming languages today—all while working on the interactive Raspberry Pi platform.

Session Details:

• Who: 4th through 9th graders (3rd graders with prior coding experience are also welcome!)

• When: Kicking off October 6th (End date TBD)

• Time: 3:30 PM to 5:00 PM

• Language & Platform: Python on the Raspberry Pi platform

Parents, keep an eye on your inbox! You will receive a direct link from the instructor to easily set up your student’s Raspberry Pi account before our first session.

Level Up with CCA Middle School Esports!

Get your game faces on! We are thrilled to announce that PlayVS Regional Esports leagues have officially arrived for our 5th, 6th, 7th, and 8th-grade teams. Whether your student is a casual gamer or ready for some serious competition, there is a place for them to plug in and play!

This season, students can join teams and compete in Rocket League and Super Smash Bros.™ Ultimate.

Esports will compete Thursdays after school from 3:30-5:00pm in the Innovation Space.

The cost to join Esports is $50.

Show your CCA pride exactly how you want with a massive variety of customizable gear and logo options!

A quick dress code reminder: Because Sideline Store items are considered spirit wear, students may only wear their custom tops on Fridays, and they must be paired with regular CCA uniform bottoms.

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.

Fill out this form to Let CCA Know!

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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