CCA Eagle Newsletter
July 13, 2026
Eagle Summer Schedule
Over the summer, The Eagle will be published bi-weekly on: June 1, June 15, June 29, July 13, and July 27. Weekly publication will resume the following week, August 3.
In This Edition of the Eagle:
- Summer Updates
- Parent Forms
- Save the Date: Thursday, August 6
- Volunteering
- Activities Information
- K-8 Summer Learning Resources
- School Supply Lists
- School Tool Box Ship-to-Home
- Parent Teacher Organization (PTO)
- Used Uniform Sale
- New Family Playdate
- Board of Directors
- June Board Meeting Highlights
- Lands' End Summer Savings
- CCA Spirit Wear
- Champions
- Cherry Creek School District Food and Nutrition Services
- Free Summer Meals
- 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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Summer Updates
Hello CCA Families!
Construction has been in full-swing here and itβs coming down to the wire! The new expansion is looking great and is still on-track for a 7/30 finish! The GH Phipps team has been working incredibly hard and putting in time on the weekends to keep our timeline on track.
We had our first fire inspection last week and passed with no issues. Renovations inside the building are moving along well and the new additional space in many of our classrooms makes a huge difference.
Our field and recess renovations are under way and we're still on track to be completed at the end of the month.
These next few weeks will be incredibly critical and busy as we work to ensure a smooth start to the 26-27 school year!
Best,
Travis Hargreaves
Parent Forms
π£ Action Required: Complete Your Annual Parent Forms
Every school year, CCSD requires families to update their child's information. These forms must be completed before students can return to CCA in August.
How to Complete Your Forms:
Log into your account at my.cherrycreekschools.org.
Click on the PowerSchool/Parent Forms tile.
Fill out and submit the required forms as soon as possible.
π‘ Need help? For step-by-step instructions and more details, you can visit the CCSD Back to School Hub.
Thank you for your prompt attention to this so we can ensure a smooth start to the school year for all our students!
πΈ Understanding Media Waivers
Part of the Parent Forms process includes selecting your media waiver preferences. To help clarify your options:
District Media Waiver: Allows both CCA and CCSD to feature your student on our school/district websites and newsletters.
Outside Media Outlets Waiver: Allows your child to be featured or published on external platforms, such as official CCA social media channels like Facebook and Instagram.
ποΈ Save the Date: Thursday, August 6
Ribbon Cutting, New Construction Open House, and 1stβ8th Grade Back-to-School Night!
Big things are happening at CCA, and we want to celebrate with you! Mark your calendars for Thursday, August 6, for a special Back-to-School Night and Community Celebration. We are kicking off the afternoon with a Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony at 2:30 PM. Afterward, the doors are open to the entire community!
Classroom presentations, our construction Open House, and the PTO Used Uniform Sale will be happening concurrently throughout the evening, so you can explore and learn at your own pace. Best of all, you can make a night of itβweβll have food trucks and tables set up in the front parking lot. Grab some dinner, tour the new spaces, and connect with fellow families!
When: Thursday, August 6 starting at 2:30 PM
Who: The entire CCA community!
More details and a full schedule of events to come soon!
π A Note for Kindergarten Families
Kindergarten will have their very own, specialized Back-to-School Night on Monday, August 10 from 5:30 β 6:30 PM. However, please know that all Kindergarten families are warmly invited to join the fun, see the construction, and enjoy the food trucks at our August 6 event, too!
Volunteering
Parent volunteers are a vital part of our community at CCA! As we head into the new school year, we want to celebrate our families and the impact you have every day. Our families logged an astounding 12,922 volunteer hours during the 2025β2026 school year. To put that into perspective, that is the equivalent of adding 9 full-time staff members to our team! We are also thrilled to share that volunteerism jumped by nearly 10% compared to the previous year. Thank you for your time, your passion, and your dedication to making CCA a wonderful place for our students!
All families should have received an invitation from Track It Forward on July 9. If you didn't receive the email or are having difficulty with your account, please reach out to Shoshana Howley.
Activities Information
At CCA, we love bringing exciting enrichment opportunities to our students. While our official Athletics and staff-run activities lineup will drop in early August, we wanted to share information on two outside vendor programs you can check out right now.
K-8 Summer Learning Resources
π» iReady Lessons (Available until July 14th)
Students can continue accessing personalized reading and math lessons from home. We recommend completing a minimum of two lessons per week (one in each subject).
Using an iPad? Watch this instructional video to learn how to download the Classlink and iReady apps.
Using a computer? Reference this help document for logging in.
π Daily Reading Practice
Consistent reading for just 15β30 minutes a day is the single best way to maintain academic skills. Check out these great resources:
Arapahoe Libraries Summer Reading Program: Visit to earn prizes and free books!
SORA Online Library: Digitally check out books right from home.
7th & 8th Graders: Don't forget to check out this special middle school reading resource put together by Ms. Bradley!
βοΈ Summer Readiness Packets
Summer Readiness packets review the core standards essential for success in your student's upcoming grade level. You can also review the expectations and curriculum maps to see what content lies ahead.
π Elementary Perk (Grades 1β4): Students who complete and return their packet during the first week of school will be invited to a special pizza party lunch bunch!
Thank you for being such incredible partners in your childβs education. Have a restful, safe, and wonderful summer!
2026-2027 School Supply Lists
A successful school year starts with the right tools!
Weβve organized our lists by grade level to make your shopping trip as smooth as possible.
It's not too late to order supplies from School Tool Box!
While the deadline to have school supplies shipped directly to CCA has passed, you can still order school supply kits to be delivered to your home over the summer.
Please utilize the shipping calculator on SchoolToolBox.com for rates and delivery options.
Parent Teacher Organization (PTO)
Used Uniform Sale
Stock up on uniforms and support our students at the same time! Join the PTO for our Used Uniform Sale during Back to School Night.
When: Thursday, August 6 from 3:00 β 6:30 PM
Price: Everything is just $5 per item!
Please note: Inventory is based entirely on donations from the CCA Community, so we cannot guarantee specific sizes or styles. Come early for the best selection!
New Family Play Date
Ready to kick off the school year with some fun? Meet us at Silo Park on Sunday, August 1 at 9:30 AM!
This is a wonderful chance for new families to connect, students to make friends before the first day, and returning families to share their favorite CCA tips.
Who: New families, returning families, and siblingsβeveryone is welcome!
Bonus: We've got the snacks covered! Just please sign up so we know how many treats to bring.
We can't wait to see you there!
Board of Directors
June Board Meeting Highlights
We are committed to keeping our community well-informed. Please read these important updates from our Board of Directors Meeting on May.
Lands' End Summer Savings
Last chance for summer savings from Lands' End!
From July 4 - 17, our uniform provider, Lands' End, is offering our school community 10% off school uniforms.
Discount Code: SCHOOLTIME10
Where to shop: Head over to Lands' End to grab your gear.
Need a refresher? You can find the direct link to our schoolβs specific uniform page below and guidelines in our dress code.
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.
β οΈ IMPORTANT DRESS CODE NOTE β οΈ
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.
Mealviewer
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
Don't miss important CCA events! You can subscribe our Master Calendar and Athletics Calendar via the Cherry Creek Academy Website.
Join a CCA Virtual Committee Meeting
To Join a Virtual Meeting:
- Please visit CCA's Master Calendar.
- Click on the event that you would like to attend.
- Click the link under the Meeting ID.
- Alternatively, you can join by phone by dialing the meeting number and entering the meeting pin.
- 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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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.