CCA Eagle Newsletter
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!
Mark your calendars! Parent-teacher conferences are Thursday, September 24 from 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm and Friday, September 25 from 8:00 am - 12:00 pm. This is a valuable opportunity for parents to meet with their child's teachers to discuss academic progress, classroom behavior, and to collaborate on strategies for success.
Please note, there is NO SCHOOL for students on Friday, September 25.
The Literati Book Fair is bringing a world of new adventures to Cherry Creek Academy!
The Literati Book Fair starts today at the CCA Library and runs through Friday, September 25. Join our "Campfire Magic" expedition and help us reach our goal of 700 books to earn a school-wide free dress day on October 9! As of 11:00am today, we are already at 215 books sold! All purchases benefit our school.
K-8 students will visit with their classes during school hours. They may also shop before school or at recess, if they have funds.
Ways to Shop
In Person Shopping Hours (Community members are welcome)
Monday to Wednesday: 7:30am - 4:00pm
Thursday: 7:30am - 8:00pm (Conference night!)
Friday: 8:00am - 12:00pm
Digital Gift Cards: The easiest way for students to shop! Purchase online, and our cashiers can look them up at the register.
Shop Online: Can't make it? Our online book fair through September 25.
Support Teachers: Purchase a book from a Teacher’s Wishlist (online or in person) and receive a bookplate to personalize your donation.
Volunteering: We encourage volunteers to dress up in our camping theme! Perk: Get 20% off your purchases on the day you volunteer. Sign up on Track It Forward.
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!
GET READY TO BID TO SUPPORT OUR KIDS!
Last year YOU helped raise $27,000 – let’s do it again!
Bidding opens Monday, September 28 at 7:00 AM • 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 Monday September the 28th.
👀 Go Window Shopping This Week
The site is open — you can’t bid yet, but you can look, and you should because many of our goodies are loaded and ready!
Browse it with your kids. They will find things you never would. New items are still landing between now and the 28th, so check back.
And while you’re in there, do these three things. Five minutes, total.
- Sign in and create your account. Don’t do it Monday while someone else is bidding on your item.
- Save your favorites. Tap the heart on anything you like. Your list is waiting for you the moment bidding opens, so you can go straight to it instead of scrolling.
- Let your kids pick one. Nothing moves a family like a kid who has already decided what they want.
🎁 A Taste of What’s In There
Go Big
- Union Orthodontics — one full phase of treatment. Free braces. A $6,000 value.
- Nuggets vs. Raptors — suite seats plus VIP parking.
- Southwest Airlines — two roundtrip tickets, anywhere they fly.
- Breckenridge Peak 8 — two nights in a ski-in condo.
- Cherry Hills Country Club — golf for two.
- 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:
- The Sand Place — two-session play pass
- Lava Island — four all-day passes
- SweetPlay — admission for two kids and two adults
- Woodhouse Spa — $50 gift card
- Denver Zoo — four daytime admission tickets
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)
- Top Golf with Mr. Mahan
- "For a Day” experiences — step into the role of Principal, Librarian, Nurse, Gym Teacher or Maintenance Director for a whole school day
- Dozens of lunches, parties and activities with the teachers your kids already love
- Tickets to a middle-school-only water balloon fight
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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
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 starting September 10.
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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