CCA Eagle Newsletter

• Teacher Newsletters
• Parent Teacher Conferences
• Fall Town Hall and Board Meeting
• CCA's 30th Anniversary
• Scholastic Book Fair
• Spirit Squad
• September Board Meeting Highlights
• PTO Smashburger Fundraiser Night
• PTO 4th Annual CCA Silent Auction
• Lands' End Update
• Picture Retake Day
• Fall Sports Photos
• High School Visits
• 8th Grade Trip to Washington, D.C. and New York City
• CCSD Food and Nutrition Services
• CCSD Foundation Avalanche Nights
• Cherry Creek Innovation Campus Open House
• Mullen High School's Friday Night Lights
• Let CCA Know!
• Now Hiring
• Upcoming Events
• Join a Virtual Meeting
• Follow Us On Social Media

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7/8th Grade

Parent-teacher conferences are Thursday, September 25 from 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm and Friday, September 26 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 26.

Sign up for 2025 Fall Parent Teacher Conferences.

Join us for an informative evening with updates from our School Leadership, Board of Directors,

CCA Foundation, Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) and School Accountability Committee (SAC). Highlights include:

• Bond Construction Updates
• Strategic Goals for 2025-2026
• CCA CMAS Performance

5:30pm - Meet & Greet

6:00pm - Town Hall Presentation

7:00pm - October Board Meeting

Come hear about the exciting work happening at CCA and connect with our community! We'll be offering free childcare for CCA students! They'll have a special Movie Night in the cafeteria, supervised by teaching staff. Although we have a virtual option, in-person attendees will earn double volunteer hours and be entered to win raffle prizes to be drawn throughout the evening.

To help us plan our evening, please RSVP if you're planning to have your children attend Movie Night.

To celebrate CCA's opening on September 27, 1995, we will be celebrating CCA Day on Thursday, September 25. Students can show their CCA Spirit by wearing Red, White & Blue - CCA Spirit wear encouraged! Free Dress guidelines apply.

Drop by the gym for a before school dance party with Mrs. MacFarland as we gear up for an awesome CCA Day! Fly Like an Eagle will be hosting an activity and distributing popsicles at lunch recess to keep the CCA spirit soaring all day long!

Please take a moment to fill out our 30th Anniversary Contact and Interest Form. This will help us update our records and learn what kind of events and news you'd be most interested in.

Please help us spread the word by forwarding this survey to any CCA alumni, former teachers, or community members you know. Let's reconnect and build our network together.

Thank you for being a cherished part of the CCA story!

Our Book Fair starts TODAY, September 22! Students will have the opportunity to browse and shop during school. To make payments, quick, secure and simple - set up an eWallet for your student. Here's how:

1. Visit Cherry Creek Academy's Book Fair homepage.

2. Sign in or create a Scholastic account to set up a new eWallet for this Fair.

3. Select “Create an eWallet” and then choose “I’m a parent…”

4. Choose the SHARE button and invite others to contribute. Use funds to shop the Fair and refresh your library with new books your students will love.

Thank you to our volunteers who have signed up to help run our Book Fair. If you're plans have changed, please be sure to update us by canceling your shift. Please visit Track It Forward to manage and sign up for available shifts.

Spirit Squad is an after school program for 1st - 3rd grade where we will work together as a Squad to spread CCA Spirit. We plan to perform during halftime at the boys basketball game & are excited about the possibilities of sharing our CCA spirit through other avenues. Go Eagles!

We will be meeting Thursdays starting October 2 through December. Please plan to pick up your student at 4:15 in the back parking lot.

Please reach out to Janet Barber or Erica Kugler if you have any further questions.

We are committed to keeping our community well-informed. Please read these important updates from our Board of Directors Meeting on September 16. Highlights include finance updates, uniform vendor renewal, and more! We encourage you to read through the summary to stay up-to-date on our progress and plans.

Join us at Smashburger for CCA restaurant night!

A portion of all proceeds goes to CCA’s PTO to support students.

Earn 1 hour of volunteer time for supporting!

Location:

23890 E. Smoky Hill Rd. Unit 240

Aurora, CO 80016

Link to take to show at restaurant for CCA to get credit: https://www.groupraise.com/events/311486

Or order online for pickup: https://smashburger.com/ (Promo Code: SBFUNDRAISE)

Our PTO's Online Silent Auction kicks off Monday, Sept. 29 and wraps up Thursday, Oct. 2 at 9 PM!

This is the PTO's BIGGEST fundraiser of the year — every dollar helps cover field trip transportation for our students! 🚍💙

We’ve got amazing items up for grabs — now we just need YOU to BID, BID, BID starting Monday, Sept. 29th!

👉 Click here to preview the goodies!

Let’s make this the best auction yet! 💥

We're happy to share that Lands' End is now carrying our CCA hoodies. Please note, these are approved for 5-8th grade students only. For more information, please see Uniforms and Dress Code information on CCA's website.

To purchase, visit Lands' End.

Picture Retake Day is at CCA on Tuesday, October 7. If you missed picture day, please plan to have your student take their photo the morning of October 7 between 8:00 - 10:00am.

If you received photos from picture day in August and would like to redo them, please bring your original photos and envelope with you on October 7.

If you need a retake order form, you can pick one up at CCA's front desk.

Attention, 8th Grade Parents!

We're bringing several area high schools to CCA! We've scheduled presentations for our 8th graders to learn about different high schools and how to apply (if necessary).

Please complete the High School Visits 25/26 survey to let us know which presentations your student would like to attend. This is a great chance for them to explore their options!

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 15, to Tuesday, May 19, 2026, 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 Tuesday, September 30, 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 a link on the Master Calendar. We encourage all 8th grade families to attend!

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.

MySchoolApps is the fast and secure way to apply for free and reduced meals online. While CCSD is providing free breakfast and lunch to students through December, this benefit has not been confirmed for 2026.

Why This Matters:
Submitting your application helps secure funding and unlocks a range of non-meal benefits for your student if you qualify, including:

• Reduced fees for AP, SAT, PSAT, IB, and ACT exams
• Discounts on school books and materials
• Lower costs for before and after school programs
• Savings on child care for elementary students
• Reduced fees for sports participation
• Assistance with electronic device repairs
• Discounts on cap and gown for graduating seniors
• College application fee waivers
• Access to summer enrichment programs

Take Action Today:
Please take a few minutes to complete the Student Benefit Form online:
Apply Here

It’s quick, confidential, and essential for your child’s access to services and programs.

Thank you for supporting your student and our school community!

Cherry Creek Schools Foundation is excited to announce that the popular fundraising program has returned for the 2025-26 season. $5 of each ticket will benefit Cherry Creek Schools Foundation. Each purchase also comes with a Avalanche Bumper Magnet.

Thursday, October 23rd vs. Carolina Hurricanes

Saturday, December 13th vs Nashville Predators

For questions, please reach out to Griffin Hall of the Colorado Avalanche at Griffin.Hall@TeamKSE.com

The Cherry Creek Innovation Campus (CCIC) Fall Open House is on Tuesday, September 30 from 5:30-7:30pm! Come explore CCSD’s state-of-the-art facility and learn about our globally-recognized high school program.

Date: Tuesday, September 30

Time: 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm - Drop-in Format

Location: 8000 S. Chambers Road, Centennial, 80112

Who Should Attend:
Students, families, and all community members interested in learning about and exploring CCIC.

What to Expect:

• Explore the facility: All hands-on CCIC learning spaces will be open! Some highlights to see:
  • Auto & Aviation Bays showcasing cars & planes
  • Pilot simulator lab
  • Construction Bay where students build homes for Habitat for Humanity
  • Computer Labs featuring CCIC’s robot dog
  • Health-care simulation spaces
  • High-tech manufacturing and product design labs
• Meet & Greet: Connect with CCIC teachers and student ambassadors
• CCIC 2.0 Showcase: Meet teachers leading CCIC’s new programs and participate in hands-on learning opportunities
• Counseling & Student Achievement Services: Meet counselors and our team that supports IEPs and 504s.
• Concurrent/Dual Enrollment: Learn about college credit opportunities
• Work-Based Learning: Real-world opportunities for high school students
• Future Educator Program: CCSD’s apprenticeship program for students interested in exploring careers in education.

On Friday, October 3rd, interested families are invited to join Mullen High School for their Varsity Football game against Legacy. Before the game they will host a Future Mustang tailgate for all prospective students K-8 to meet fellow future Mustangs, current students, teachers, and more. Please click on the flier below to register for entry to the game and free Kona Ice!

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.

Don't miss important CCA events! You can subscribe our Master Calendar and Athletics Calendar via the Cherry Creek Academy Website.

1. Please visit CCA's Master Calendar.
2. Click on the event that you would like to attend.
3. Click the link under the Meeting ID.
4. Alternatively, you can join by phone by dialing the meeting number and entering the meeting pin.
5. Please remember to use mute when you are not speaking. This is important and will reduce background noise and other complications.

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