CCA Eagle Newsletter
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Read more about Service Day and FLAE Day below. 🔽
We are thrilled to share that our brand-new turf field is projected to be fully completed this afternoon! We know the process took longer than originally planned, and we want to extend a huge thank you to our students and families for your patience, flexibility, and understanding during the construction delays. The finishing touches are going down today, and we are incredibly excited to finally welcome our students out to play, practice, and enjoy this fantastic upgrade to our campus.
Join Us for Our First CCA Connections of the Year!
We are excited to invite you to our very first CCA Connections event of the school year! CCA Connections is a series of informal morning gatherings designed to help families connect with our school's leadership and community.
For our September meeting, there is no formal presentation topic. Instead, our focus is simply to welcome families to the new school year and introduce CCA Connections. This is a wonderful, low-pressure opportunity for families to come in, get to know the administration, and ask any questions you might have as we kick off the new school year.
Most importantly, we want to hear from you! We will be using this time to gather your feedback on what you would like to learn about this year. Your input will directly help us plan engaging and relevant programming for future CCA Connections events.
Event Details
Date: Wednesday, September 2, 2026
Time: 8:15 AM
We look forward to sipping coffee, answering your questions, and building a strong partnership with you this year!
Sunscreen/SPF Parent Permission Form
With upcoming field trips and outdoor activities with service day, please remind families that students should have sunscreen (SPF) applied at home before coming to school.
If a student will need sunscreen applied or reapplied during the school day, we will need the attached Sunscreen/SPF Parent Permission Form completed and signed.
Families may either:
Send their preferred sunscreen from home, labeled with their child’s name, or
Give permission for their child to use the generic SPF provided by the school (picture attached).
A signed permission form is required for either option.
Back to School, Back to Healthy Habits
Now that our CCA Eagles are settling back into their normal routines, here are a few simple ways to help keep everyone healthy:
- Wash hands with soap and water as soon as you get home.
- Fuel up with colorful fruits and vegetables, protein, and plenty of water to support a healthy immune system.
- Prioritize sleep as kids adjust to early school mornings. Consistent bedtimes can make a big difference.
- Wipe down high-touch items like backpacks, water bottles, lunchboxes, and Chromebooks regularly.
What we're seeing: Lots of typical back-to-school colds, runny noses, congestion, and sore throats.
Here's to a healthy school year and keeping our Eagles ready to soar!
Culture and Climate Committee
This year, on September 4th, 2026, students, faculty, and parents are partnering with local nonprofits in order to serve their community and embody Cherry Creek Academy’s character traits through hands-on service projects. In the chart below, you will see class partnerships along with the organization that they will be serving.
Soon, you will receive more information along with permission slips from your child’s teacher, if applicable. You may also see a call for parent volunteers, depending on the activity. Be on the lookout for these communications!
Here are the class assignments and their partner organizations:
Kindergarten (Paradis) & 4th Grade (Hoover): Caley Ridge
Kindergarten (Goodwin) & 4th Grade (Richardson): Brookdale Senior Center
Kindergarten (Urso) & 4th Grade (Fieseler): Morning Star
1st Grade (Nusbaum) & 6th Grade (Gervasi): Project Angel Heart & Food Bank of the Rockies (Project at CCA)
1st Grade (Oldani) & 6th Grade (Oldani): Project Angel Heart & Food Bank of the Rockies (Project at CCA)
2nd Grade (Kugler) & 5th Grade (Gunning): Someron Glenn
2nd Grade (O'Connell) & 5th Grade (Quintana): Assisted Living Center (Project at CCA)
2nd Grade (Leins) & 6th Grade (Kennedy): Rosamond Park
3rd Grade (Arellano with E. Sears): Morning Star
3rd Grade (Gauss):Project Angel Heart & Food Bank of the Rockies (Project at CCA)
7th Grade (All): Highline Canal
8th Grade (All): Project C.U.R.E.
Get ready, readers! The Literati Book Fair is bringing a world of new adventures to Cherry Creek Academy!
From September 21st through September 25th, our campus will transform into a hub of literary exploration, packed with incredible stories, engaging activities, and books for all ages. This is a fantastic opportunity for our students to discover their next favorite story, build their home libraries, and foster a lifelong love of reading.
We need your help to make this event a success! We still have volunteer spots open and would love for our parents, guardians, and community members to join the fun. Show our young readers the ropes by helping them navigate the shelves, ring up their exciting new finds, or assist with setting up and packing down the fair displays. Volunteering is a highly rewarding way to get involved and see the students' faces light up when they find the perfect book. Plus, volunteers receive 20% off the day of their shift!
Sign up to volunteer on Track It Forward!
Can't wait until then? We have great news: our online fair is officially open TODAY!
Online Fair Features to Explore:
Digital Gift Cards: An easy, cash-free way to give your student funds for the fair! You can manage card details anytime online. Plus, students get a free mini-poster when they redeem their gift cards in person at the fair.
Teacher Wishlists: Support your child's classroom by fulfilling their teacher's digital wishlist. You can even add a personalized message with your gift!
Start shopping and exploring today at the link below. We can't wait to see you at the in-person fair later in September!
Mark your calendars for Friday, September 4, 2026 – it’s nearly time for one of CCA’s traditions: Fly Like an Eagle (FLAE) Day!
Fly Like an Eagle (FLAE) Day is Almost Here!
FLAE Day is organized to start the school year off by creating connection through teamwork and collaboration! Students will spend the afternoon participating in team-building activities, outdoor games, and hands-on stations that bring these values to life.
Thank you for helping us make this event a success; we couldn’t do it without you!
Have questions about FLAE Day or the committee? Want to join us? We'd love that! Email us at ptoFLAE@cherrycreekacademy.org or drop in to our monthly meetings.
The Fly Like an Eagle Committee strives to inspire a connected and compassionate community. By uniting parents, staff, and students, we aim to create meaningful experiences that celebrate our Eagle Honor Traits and foster a culture of kindness, service, and well-being.
Thursday, September 10, 2026, 10am-11pm
Shake Shack Greenwood Village, 7979 E Arapahoe Rd, Greenwood Village, CO 80112
Support the CCA PTO in two different ways (and earn 1 volunteer hour for participating).
Dine-in at the Shack – Just show your flyer at the register or input the promo code DONATE into the digital kiosk at checkout!
Order ahead for pick-up through our mobile Shack App – Simply enter DONATE in the promo code section before submitting your order!
SEPTEMBER 28 - OCTOBER 1: WE NEED YOU NOW!
Last year YOU helped raise $27,000 – let’s do it again!
All proceeds benefit every student at CCA by covering the cost of field trip transportation. This auction makes amazing experiences possible for ALL our kids!
⭐ Thank You to Our 2026 Sponsors!!!!
🥇 Gold Sponsors
Union Orthodontics + Pediatric Dentistry (www.smilewithunion.com)
Aspire HVAC (303-997-3770)
The Burch Family
The Gallego Family
The Kim Family
The Lewis Family
The Moorthy Family
The Winger Family
🥈 Silver Sponsors
PeakTo Peak Home Healthcare
🎁 Now We Need Items — And That’s Where You Come In
Sign up here to donate an item!
Tickets, gift cards, wine, camps, spa or handyman services, etc. all work!
Don’t own a business? Refer one and we will do the outreach!
Reminder: Local businesses field donation requests from every school in the district, so early beats perfect. Thank you!
Last Year’s Popular Items Included
- Avalanche Suite Tickets, Broncos Tickets, Nuggets Suite Tickets
- Soccer Camps
- Car Detailing
- Spa Packages
- Southwest Airline Tickets
- Handyman Services
Grades 6-8
6th - 8th Graders, are you interested in Dungeons and Dragons? If so, consider joining CCA’s D&D Club, during which we will play on Mondays, after school, in Mr. Gaulden’s classroom! We will not meet every Monday, so play close attention to the calendar!
This club is offered free of cost, but we do expect students to attend each meeting! Please do not sign up if you anticipate being unable to attend regularly. Your adventuring party needs you there!
Please sign up on or before Wednesday, 9/16, in order to participate. The first meeting will take place on Monday, 9/21 from 3:30-5:30pm. Meetings will be held on the following dates: 9/21, 9/28, 10/5, 10/19, 11/2, 11/16, 11/30, 12/14
For more information about D&D Club, please reference the Dungeons and Dragons Club - Fall 2026 letter.
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. Practice days to be determined.
The cost to join Esports is $50.
Grades 5-8
CCA Mathletes is excited to enter its 11th year. Thank you to everyone who has supported our club. Our mission has always been to encourage our students and make them confident individuals.
We will be having our bi-monthly meetings in person. The meetings will be held on Fridays from 3:45pm - 4:45 pm Calendar 2026/2027.
Grades 5-6 will be coached by Mr.Loomis
Grades 7-8 will be coached by Mrs. Gauss
The competitions will be conducted as per the dates set by the competition managers and will be informed via email as soon as the dates are finalized.
We would love for you to join us. Please fill in the Registration Form for 26-27 no later than Sept 10th, 2026.
Grades 5- 8: $150.00
The price includes registration for competitions, supplies, and T-shirts.
You can make the payment using our online portal RevTrak or by checks payable to
CCA. Your student's spot will be confirmed once payment is received.
Please feel free to email Mrs. Priya Nair with any questions or concerns.
Looking forward to another successful year.
CCA Mathletes Team
Kristine Gauss, Andrew Loomis & Priya Nair
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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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