CCA Eagle Newsletter
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!
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.
We need your help to make it happen! Volunteer spots are still available!
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.
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
The Gallego Family
The Moorthy Family
The Kim 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
We want to extend a heartfelt thank you to our incredible PTO for hosting such a wonderful Back to School Carnival this past Friday! It was fantastic to see so many of our families come together to celebrate the start of a new school year with games, food, and community.
Events like this would not be possible without the dedication of our amazing parents and staff. To all the volunteers who generously gave their time to set up, run the activities, and help clean up—thank you! Your hard work behind the scenes is what makes these memorable experiences possible for our students.
We also want to give a very special shoutout to our Carnival Chair, Sharon S.! Thank you, Sharon, for your exceptional leadership, organization, and the countless hours you spent making sure every detail of the carnival was a success. We truly appreciate you!
We are so grateful for our supportive CCA community and can't wait for the rest of the school year!
The Literati Book Fair is Coming to CCA!
Get ready, readers! The Literati Book Fair will be on campus at Cherry Creek Academy from September 21st through September 25th. 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!
Up and Away!
A Canvas and Cookie Event
Thursday, September 3rd, 5:15 - 7:00 P.M.
3rd - 8th Grade CCA Students
$25 per student
Sign up to join Mrs. Peterson for an evening of painting and cookie decorating. Each student will paint a canvas in acrylic paint, decorate one cookie to bring home and one to snack on at the event. Please bring art shirts and water bottles. Spaces are limited.
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
Grades 3-4
Is your student ready to bring the energy, learn fun routines, and show off their school pride? We are thrilled to announce that sign-ups for our 3rd and 4th Grade Spirit Squad are officially open! Led by our wonderful coaching team, Ms. Kugler, Mrs. Barber, and Ms. Skipper, students will learn teamwork, build confidence, and have an absolute blast cheering alongside their friends.
Spirit Squad will meet on Thursdays from 3:15-4:15pm, beginning September 17.
Meeting dates September 17, October 1, October 8, October 22, October 29, November 5, November 12, November 19, Performance: December 3
Spirit Squad registration is $100.
The Spirit Squad for 1st and 2nd graders will officially kick off in the Spring semester. Keep an eye out in future newsletters for registration details.
Grades 5-8
Is your student looking to develop leadership skills and help plan an unforgettable year of middle school events? We are looking for enthusiastic student leaders—whether they are seasoned leaders or looking to get involved for the very first time!
This year, STUCO will be led by Mr. Dave Loomis, Mrs. Sandra Yoon, and Mrs. Shoshana Howley. We are incredibly excited to get started and want your student's voice on our council!
When: Tuesdays from 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM
First Meeting: Next Tuesday, August 25th
We understand that many students juggle sports and other extracurricular commitments on Tuesdays. While students do not need to attend every single meeting to be a general member, we do ask that those running for leadership positions prioritize their STUCO attendance. Students running for leadership positions must have at least 1 prior year of STUCO experience.
If you or your student have any questions, please reach out to Mr. Loomis, Mrs. Yoon, or Mrs. Howley. Let’s make this a great year!
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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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