CCA Eagle Newsletter
August 10, 2026
In This Edition of the Eagle:
- Kindergarten Back to School Night
- First Day of School Reminders
- Picture Day
- Parent Teacher Organization (PTO)
- Back-to-School Carnival
- First PTO Meeting of the Year
- PTO 5th Annual Silent Auction
- Middle School Sports
- Cross Country
- Clubs and Activities
- Camp Brick
- Soccer Buddies
- Band
- Peer Helpers
- Chess Club
- CCA Spirit Wear
- Champions
- Cherry Creek School District Food and Nutrition Services
- Let CCA Know!
- Now Hiring
- Helpful Links
- Master Calendar
- Join a Virtual Meeting
- Follow Us On Social Media
*Bolded sections contain new information
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🎒 Kindergarten Back to School Night
Kindergarten Back To School Night is tonight - Monday, August 10:
- If your last name begins with letters A-L, you will attend the 5:00pm to 6:00pm session.
- If your last name begins with letters M-Z, you will attend the 5:30pm to 6:30pm session.
First Day of School Reminders
Welcome Back, Eagles!
We cannot wait to welcome our students back this week for the 2026-2027 school year!
🎒 First Day of School for 1st-8th Grade - Tuesday, August 11
🔆 First Day of School for Kindergarten - Wednesday, August 12
Tears & Cheers - Wednesday, August 12 at 7:30am
The first day of kindergarten is an emotional and exciting milestone for both students and parents. Come share some "Tears" and celebrate with "Cheers" as you send your little one off to kindergarten! Join us in the Front Lot to take a photo before you wave goodbye to your student. Then, stick around to enjoy coffee and get to know other kindergarten parents.
For all of the Back to School details you need including drop off and dismissal times and locations, menus, carpooling information and more, please reference our Back to School Details 2026 letter.
Picture Day
Mark Your Calendar: Picture Day is Coming!
Get those smiles ready! MJ Thomas School Photo will be at Cherry Creek Academy for Picture Day on Friday, August 14, 2026.
Why Pre-Order? Families who pre-order their photo packages before Picture Day will receive special savings on their purchase.
How to Order: Place your order online and take advantage of the pre-order savings using our school's online access code: C133.
Questions? If you have any questions or concerns regarding photo packages or ordering, please reach out directly to MJ Thomas Customer Service:
Phone: 1-970-241-2467
Email: support@mymjthomas.com
Website: www.mjthomasphoto.com
Parent Teacher Organization (PTO)
Back-to-School Carnival
Volunteers Needed!
Where: CCA
Who: CCA students, family members, and friends are invited to attend. Students must be accompanied by an adult the night of the carnival.
Details: Come celebrate the new school year with our annual School Carnival! Bring the whole family for an evening of games, food, prizes, and school spirit. It is the perfect way to unwind and make new friends after the first few weeks of school.
No need to RSVP: Each child in CCA students' immediate family will receive a wristband and 10 tickets each, courtesy of your PTO Giving Circle. Adults will not receive any tickets. Each Carnival participant MUST have a wristband. Adults DO NOT need a wristband. (Additional kids outside immediate CCA families can purchase wristband for $9.00 each)
Contact: Sharon Seelmeyer, seelmeyer1@gmail.com
First PTO Meeting of the Year
When: Friday, August 21 at 8:15 AM
Where: CCA Innovation Space
Details: Drop off the kids and join us for our very first meeting! This is a fantastic opportunity to meet the PTO Executive Board, connect with other parents, and learn about the exciting programs and events we have planned for this year. Coffee and donuts provided. We would love to hear your ideas!
PTO 5th Annual CCA Silent Auction
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!
We need you now! Get your volunteer hours in and done! Sponsoring, Donating, and Volunteering Hours all Count!
Sign up here for one of three ways to help:
Sponsor: Gold $300 or Silver $150
Donate an item: tickets, gift cards, wine, camps, spa or handyman services. No business? Refer one and we will do the outreach.
Volunteer: 1 spot open. Extra hands needed for marketing, sponsorship Coordination, and/or corporate donations
Details on Auction Donations
Own a business, or know someone who does? Sign up to donate a product, service, or experience — or just refer us and we'll do the outreach. Wine, tickets, camps, detailing, spa or handyman services all work.
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 v. Jaguars Tickets, Nuggets Suite Tickets
• Soccer Camps
• Car Detailing
• Spa Packages
• Southwest airline tickets
• Handyman Services
Middle School Sports
Cross Country
🦅 Calling All Eagles: Join Middle School Cross Country!
Lace up your running shoes and get ready to hit the trails! Our co-ed Cross Country team is officially gearing up for a fantastic season. Whether you are an experienced runner trying to beat your personal best or a beginner looking for a fun way to stay active with friends, cross country is an excellent way to build endurance, grit, and school spirit.
Practice Details:
Who: All 5th–8th Grade students (Co-ed)
Start Date: Monday, August 17th
Days: Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays (Note: Runners must attend a minimum of 2 practices per week)
Time: After school until 4:45 PM
Come fly with the Eagles this season! Please contact Meg MacFarland or Sammy Wong with any questions. Go Eagles!
Girls Volleyball and Boys Soccer registration coming soon!
Clubs and Activities
Camp Brick
The Excitement is Building: Camp Brick After-School Programs!
Cherry Creek Academy is thrilled to partner with Camp Brick for our 2026 enrichment after-school programs! Perfect for our K-5 builders, these programs offer a fantastic way for students to get creative, explore new concepts, and have fun with peers.
We are offering two exciting 10-week Wednesday sessions this school year:
Session 1: On Your Mark Get Set Build
What: Endless creativity featuring hundreds of LEGO® sets and "The Free Build Zone."
Dates: Wednesdays (September 9, 16, 23, 30; October 7, 22, 28; November 4, 11, 18)
Session 2: Brick Lab 101: LEGO® Science Club
What: A hands-on science club where students learn and experiment using LEGO® bricks.
Dates: Wednesdays (January 20, 27; February 3, 10, 17, 24; March 3, 10, 24, 31)
Program Details:
Cost: $250.00 per 10-week session, per student.
Day: Wednesdays
Registration: Click the registration link in the attached flyer to secure your student's spot!
Have Questions? For program-specific details or registration assistance, please contact Jenny Thayer:
Phone: (615) 504-8117
Email: jenny@campbrick.com
Website: www.campbrick.com
Soccer Buddies
Register for Soccer Buddies!
Day/Time: Fridays 3:00 - 4:00pm
Dates: September 11th, 2026 - May 21st, 2027
No Class On: 9/25, 10/16, 11,27, 12/25, 1/1, 2/12, 3/19
Price: $75/month
Band
Join the CCA Band Program!
Get ready to make some music this year! The band program is gearing up for the 2026 school year with opportunities for all skill levels.
Weekly Rehearsal Schedule All band rehearsals take place in the morning from 7:00 AM to 7:45 AM:
Beginner Band: Mondays and Wednesdays
Eagle Band: Tuesdays and Thursdays
Honor Ensemble: Fridays (Note: Students must also be a member of Eagle Band)
Questions? Please contact Mrs. Glosup at jglosup@cherrycreekacademy.org for more information or to ask about the program's string policy.
Peer Helpers
Attention all CCA Middle School students
Peer Helpers will begin meeting on Friday, August 21st at 7:15am in Mrs. MacFarland's room. Any middle school students who are interested in participating in our 2026-2027 Peer Helper program should plan on attending this meeting.
Peer Helpers is a group of Middle School students who are trained in leadership skills in order to help their fellow CCA community. Our main roles are providing tutoring and/or going on Buddy Walks with elementary students.
Please email Mrs. MacFarland mmacfarland@cherrycreekacademy.org with any questions. I hope to see you there!
Chess Club
More Club Sign Ups Coming Soon!
Spirit Squad, Dungeons & Dragons (D&D), Writing Club, Yearbook, STEM Clubs, Mathletes, and more coming soon!
CCA Spirit Wear
Make It Your Own
The Sideline Store offers a massive variety of logo and customization options to help you show your CCA pride exactly how you want.
⚠️ IMPORTANT DRESS CODE NOTE ⚠️
While we love seeing our community represent CCA, please keep in mind that items from the Sideline Store are for spirit wear purposes only. These items do not meet the daily school dress code requirements and are not to be worn by students during school hours.
Champions
Fall Enrollment is Open!
Champions at Cherry Creek Academy is now enrolling for the upcoming school year! Champions provides a space where students can finish homework with help, enjoy snacks, and play with their peers after school.
Cherry Creek School District Food and Nutrition Services
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.
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MySchoolBucks
Add money for your student to purchase extras in the cafeteria at MySchoolBucks
Let CCA Know!
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.
Now Hiring
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.
Helpful Links
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- Click the link under the Meeting ID.
- Alternatively, you can join by phone by dialing the meeting number and entering the meeting pin.
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Mission:
Cherry Creek Academy is a Core Knowledge charter school with motivated students and responsible parents working together with exemplary teachers to provide excellent education in an environment that upholds the high expectations and values of leadership, responsibility, respect, loyalty, integrity, humility, diligence and compassion.