CCA Eagle Newsletter
GET READY TO BID TO SUPPORT OUR KIDS!
Last year YOU helped raise $27,000 – let’s do it again!
Bidding NOW OPEN • Closes Thursday, October 1 at 9:00 PM
Why This One Matters And What We Need from You
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.
We’ve got some amazing items up for grabs – now we just need YOU to BID, BID, BID starting TODAY - Monday September the 28th.
🎁 A Taste of What’s In There
Go Big
- Nuggets vs. Raptors — suite seats plus VIP parking.
- Southwest Airlines — two roundtrip domestic tickets.
- Arapahoe Basin — 2 One-Day Lift Tickets!
- Club Greenwood Free Month Membership — Use it now or in the summer by the pool!
- A private pontoon on Chatfield — fish, or just float.
Go Small
Bidding starts as low as $10 on plenty of items, so everyone can play:
- Saddle Rock Martial Arts — two-weeks free class!
- Private Pilates Class! — Pulse Pilates with our very-own CCA Parent, Master Instructor!
- Dancin’ Dreams — Intro Program for Two!
- Essentials by Ciara Rose Spa Package— make your skin glow!
- Simplified Living — get your house cleaned!
Go Eagle — Only at CCA, and Your Kids Will Beg You for These
- Pie Mr. Hargreaves in the face (elementary) or shave Mr. Hargreaves’ beard (middle school)
- Lunch with Mrs. Mahan!
- “For a Day” experiences — step into the role of 3rd grade teacher Miss Gauss, Librarian, Gym Teacher or Maintenance Director for a whole school day
- Dozens of lunches, parties and activities with the teachers your kids already love
- Afternoon Movie for a middle school class
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⭐ 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
Share your input for our Fall Town Hall on October 6
Mark your calendars! Our Fall Town Hall meeting is coming up on Tuesday, October 6, and we are looking forward to connecting with all of you.
As we finalize the presentation, we want to make sure we are touching on topics of interest to the community. If there is a specific question you have or a subject you are hoping we cover during the meeting, please let us know. Take a quick moment to share your thoughts via our feedback form below.
Thanks for your input, and we will see you on October 6!
We're kicking off Bullying Prevention Month this week: students will engage in Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) lessons focused on friendship skills and healthy relationships, hear a special morning announcement, and participate in "Taking the Pledge."
Upcoming Spirit Day
Looking ahead, Monday, October 5th is World Day of Bullying Prevention. Students are encouraged to wear their BLUE CCA uniform shirts to show their support for bullying prevention worldwide.
School Activities Your Child Will Experience
- Storytime Discussions & Buddy Lunches: Interactive book readings exploring inclusion and empathy.
- "Take the Pledge": SUPPORT others who have been hurt or harmed, treat others with KINDNESS, be more ACCEPTING of people's differences, and help INCLUDE those who are left out.
- Interactive Lessons: Scenario-based conversations and mini-lessons that lead to discussions and upstander opportunities.
How You Can Support at Home
- Talk About Kindness: Ask your child about their Kindness Bingo card or Buddy Lunch experience.
- Discuss Digital Citizenship: Talk openly about positive online behavior and cyberbullying awareness.
- Participate in Spirit Days: Help your child remember to wear blue on October 5th!
Together, we make a difference! Thank you for partnering with us to build a kind and supportive school community. More information on upcoming activities will be shared throughout the month.
Thank You, CCA Community! We Surpassed Our Book Fair Goal!
The "Campfire Magic" Literati Book Fair has officially come to a close, and we want to send a massive thank you to our incredible community for making it such a tremendous success.
We are thrilled to announce that we officially surpassed our goal of 700 books sold! Because of your generosity and enthusiasm, our students have successfully earned their school-wide free dress day on October 9.
Every purchase made during the fair directly benefits our school, helping us bring even more resources into our library and classrooms.
Finally, a very special thank you to all our wonderful volunteers—we truly couldn't run the book fair without you!
Information Meeting - Monday, October 5 at 5:00pm
The 8th-grade trip to Washington, D.C. and New York City is more than just a class trip; it's a dynamic, hands-on extension of the classroom. This five-day excursion, scheduled for Friday, May 21 to Tuesday, May 25, 2027, offers students a unique opportunity to see history and civics come alive. By visiting key national landmarks and cultural institutions, students can connect what they're learning this year to the real world.
To help families understand the full scope of this valuable trip, CCA is hosting an information meeting on Monday, October 5 at 5:00 p.m. This meeting will cover details like the price, itinerary, logistics, and how the trip aligns with the 8th-grade curriculum. The meeting will be held in person in the CCA Library and can also be attended virtually via Google Meet.
We encourage all 8th grade families to attend!
Student Council elections have officially concluded, and our team is already hard at work planning an exciting year of activities! Please join us in congratulating our newly elected STUCO officers:
President: Oliver B.
Vice President: Ranya A.
Secretary: Saisha M.S.
Treasurer: Abhiram K.
Press Coordinator: Luka H.
Event Decorations Leads: Silvia P. and Amir A.
Upcoming Middle School Dance Mark your calendars for our first big event of the year: a Middle School Dance on October 30! We are busy finalizing the details, so keep an eye out for more information coming soon.
Concession Stand Donations Needed STUCO will be running the concession stands during the playoff games the week of October 5. We are currently asking for donations to help stock our booth and make these games a success. If you are able to contribute, please check out the SignUpGenius link below to sign up. Thank you for supporting our Student Council!
National Junior Honor Society (NJHS) Chapter of Distinction Award 2026
For its exemplary record of leadership, service and efforts to improve the school and community, the National Junior Honor Society (NJHS) awarded Cherry Creek Academy the Chapter of Distinction award. NJHS is supported by its parent organization, the National Principals Association (NPA), which also oversees the National Association of Student Councils.
The CCA NJHS chapter fulfilled its service commitment through several impactful projects and activities throughout the academic year, collectively logging 703 volunteer hours from our members. The largest single impact was the Food Drive for the Food Bank of the Rockies, which collected a total of 1,642 pounds of food. Another significant initiative was the Hugs for Soldiers Card Making Event, where students from kindergarten through 8th grade created 201 thoughtful cards for veterans serving overseas. Other contributions included decorating Meal Bags for Project Angel Heart during a chapter meeting and making Get Well Cards for a student at a local high school. Additionally, our 8th grade NJHS members volunteered at the Food Bank of the Rockies and packed 720 bags of food, which equates to 1,200 meals to support our community.
"The NJHS Chapter of Distinction Award celebrates chapters that truly embody what the National Junior Honor Society stands for—students who don't just excel academically but actively strengthen their communities," said NPA CEO Ronn Nozoe. "The CCA NJHS chapter demonstrates how powerful it can be when young leaders channel their talents toward meaningful service and positive change."
The NJHS Chapters of Distinction is a national recognition program created by NJHS to honor chapters that demonstrate strong leadership, sound operations and a deep commitment to the pillars of the Honor Society. This distinction recognizes chapters that meet all Essential Standards and excel in key areas such as student governance and leadership development.
Learn more about the Chapter of Distinction award.
Thursday, October 8 from 4:00 - 9:00pm
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
5th - 8th Grade
Think you have what it takes to be CCA's next spelling champion?
Join our Spelling Bee Club at 7:15 on Monday mornings in Mrs. Johnson's Room (018). Come test your skills, challenge your friends, and prepare for CCA's Spelling Bee! Our school competition will be held on December 11th, and our top 3 winners will continue to the district competition on January 29th and 30th.
Meetings begin on Monday, October 5th.
4th - 8th Grade
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.
3rd-8th Grade
Bioshore is a nonprofit led by high schoolers passionate about expanding access to STEM and healthcare education. Run by CCA alumni, Bioshore is now collaborating with CCA to run as a before-school club, allowing students to experience STEM and have fun at no cost to families. Includes hands-on experiments, games, snacks, early insight into high school sciences, and a space to build a network.
Bioshore meets every other Friday at 7:15am in the Innovation Space.
Grades 6-8
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 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.
Middle School Fall 2026 Competitive Schedule
Week 1 - Date 9/10/26
Week 2 - Date 9/17/26
Week 3 - Date 9/24/26
Week 4 - Date 10/01/26
Week 5 - Date 10/08/26
FALL BREAK
Week 6 - Date 10/22/26
Week 7 - Date 10/29/26
Week 8 - Date 11/05/26
Week 9 - Date 11/12/26 - PLAYOFF Week
If we make it into the PLAYOFFS, the schedule changes to daily matches.
Week 10 - Date 11/19/26
Week 11 - Date 12/03/26
Week 11 - Date 12/10/26 - LAST MEETING
PLAYOFFS Schedule
Must be in the TOP 64 to continue into the playoffs.
TOP 64 Teams - Monday - 11/16/26
TOP 32 Teams - Wednesday - 11/18/26
TOP 16 Teams - Friday - 11/20/26
TOP 8 Teams - Tuesday - 12/1/2026
TOP 4 Teams - Thursday - 12/3/2026
The cost to join Esports is $50.
Make It Your Own at the Sideline Store
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.
Mealviewer
MySchoolBucks
Add money for your student to purchase extras in the cafeteria at MySchoolBucks
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.
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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