CCA Eagle Newsletter
Are you ready to apply to become the next CCA board member?
There are three open positions for the 2026 Election. The term for each position is three years.
Submit a candidate nomination and biography form.
Nomination forms are due April 12, 2026 at 5:00 pm.
Please review the candidate eligibility requirements:
Attend a minimum of two regular CCA Board meetings during the nine months prior to the April board meeting. Attendance must be in-person.
Interview with at least one current Board member prior to the nomination form submittal deadline (April 12).
Agree to complete all required “Board modules” if elected.
Agree to abide by the Code of Conduct, Duty of Care and Loyalty and Conflict of Interests policies.
Agree to abide by the CCA "Non-Negotiables".
CCA staff members and spouses of CCA staff members are not allowed to run for the CCA Board.
Only one parent or legal guardian per family may serve on the CCA Board at the same time.
Candidates must have at least one student who is returning to CCA for the upcoming school year.
Candidates must have completed and documented (under their own unique volunteer account through the current CCA volunteer hours’ database) at least 50% of their annual volunteer hours (20 of 40 hours per family, or 10 of 20 hours per single parent) by the time of nomination.
Review the Board Election Policy for more details.
When does voting begin?
The 2026 CCA Board Election voting will begin Wed., May 13, 2026, and will end Sunday, May 17, 2026.
How does voting work?
The Election will be held by an electronic ballot. A unique and confidential electronic ballot will be sent to the email address listed in PowerSchool for each parent/guardian. Visit my.cherrycreekschools.org to verify or update your email address in PowerSchool. Update your email address by May 4, 2026.
Help Needed for the Spring Art & Music Festival
We are getting ready for the Spring Art & Music Festival and could use your help! If you have time available during the school day any day in April to come in and help cut paper for mats, match up nametags or staple work to mats, we need you! Please contact Mrs. Peterson if you are interested in preparing our student artwork for all students for the festival.
If you have time on May 11th or May 18th to hang or take down art work during the school day, we could use at least 4 people for several hours on those days. Thank you in advance for giving your time to ensure the success of our Spring Art & Music Festival.
Mrs. Jodi M.L. Peterson
jpeterson@cherrycreekacademy.org
Mrs. MacFarland is also looking for volunteers - please check Track It Forward for specific dates and times.
Hey CCA Family,
I just wanted to let everyone know that our family has decided to move back home to Utah following this school year. This was such a hard decision for me as I have come to really care about all of my students, this is tough…
Thank you all for your support and kindness. It has been a privilege to teach and coach such awesome students, and I’m gonna really miss being part of their growth both in and out of the gym.
CCA will always hold a special place in my heart, and I am grateful for the memories and relationships built here. I hope our paths cross again.
Jesse Branson
“Coach Branson”
Sign Up for our CCA Fun Run!
Cherry Creek Academy Families!
We’re getting ready for the start of our CCA Fun Run fundraiser where we will have fun and build community while we work to reach our fundraising goal.
Curious about the event? Find an overview of our fundraiser HERE!
Key Information to help you during the fundraiser:
💵 Goal: $40,000
🎁 For: Library renovations
🎉 Kickoff Date (in school): 04/08/2026
👟 Event Date: 04/17/2026
Donations for our CCA Fun Run will be collected through our fundraising platform: MyBooster.com.
How to Start on MyBooster.com:
Choose “Sign Up”
Enter your School
Enter your Personal Information
Once you sign up, it’s time to share via Facebook, email and text!
Tips for Success:
Set a goal for how much to raise and make a plan with your student on how to reach it.
Share, share, share using our easy online tools!
Make sure to thank everyone who supported you after you reach your goal.
Thank you for helping make our fundraiser a success!
For more information, please visit our Frequently Asked Questions sheet.
Exciting news! We have partnered with the Colorado Rapids to thank all students who are registered for the CCA Fun Run. Any student registered on mybooster.com will receive a complimentary ticket to a Colorado Rapids match with the minimum purchase of an adult ticket.
Links to redeem their complimentary ticket(s) with the purchase of additional discounted tickets will be sent via email to whoever registers the student(s) during the program. The complimentary ticket(s) will be redeemable for qualifying 2026 games based on availability.
K-4 Eagle Sock Hop Dance
Friday, April 10th @ 6:00pm - 8:00pm
RSVP: Kindly RSVP so we can ensure we have enough resources for all attendees.
Who's Invited: Kindergarten-4th grade students and their families.
Location: Cherry Creek Academy Gym.
Join us for a fun-filled 1950s-themed night of music, dancing, games, and retro style! Come dressed in your best ’50s attire. From poodle skirts and cat-eye glasses to leather jackets and bowling shirts, dress to impress and remember, “Grease is still the word!”
- Take a picture with your friends at the photo booth (*additional charge $1.00 per person, per photo).
- Pizza, drinks, candy, desserts and more will be for sale in the cafeteria (*additional charge $0.50-$1.00).
Help us make this a fun and memorable night for our kids! Please RSVP to attend and consider signing up for a volunteer shift as every little bit of help makes a big difference.
Please click here for a VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY!
For more information, please reach out to ptosocial@cherrycreekacademy.org.
Panda Express Restaurant Fundraiser
Sunday, April 19, 2026 9:30 AM to 10:30 PM
Panda Express at 5670 S Chambers Rd, Aurora, CO 80015 #2228 - Parker Rd & Chambers Rd.
Be sure to tell them you are with the Cherry Creek Academy PTO and share the flyer or Order Online PandaExpress.com or the App. Enter 3853596 in the fundraiser code box.
CCA Skate City Night
Saturday, April 25 from 6:30pm to 8:30pm
We’re taking over the rink for a CCA only Scavenger Hunt Skate Party. Whether you’re a pro at the "all-skate" or a beginner clinging to the carpeted wall, there’s something for everyone:
The Great Scavenger Hunt: Work with your family and friends to track down hidden clues and complete challenges scattered around the rink.
Exclusive Access: No public crowds! Enjoy the music, the lights, and the floor with your fellow CCA classmates and neighbors.
Prizes: Keep your eyes peeled—the best hunters might just skate away with some extra rewards!
Urban Air Parent's Night Out - Friday, May 8 - 4:00 - 9:00pm
Calling all Cherry Creek Academy families! Give yourself the evening off while the kids take over Urban Air for an epic Parent’s Night Out. It’s high-energy fun for them and a well-deserved break for you.
Platinum Ticket – $39 per participant
• Unlimited access to ALL Platinum attractions (height/safety restrictions apply)
• Urban Air socks (to keep)
• 2 slices of cheese pizza
• 1 bottled water
• Secure check-in and check-out process
• Café available for additional purchases (outside food/beverages prohibited)
Platinum Attractions Include (rides subject to height/safety requirements): Go-Karts, Sky Rider Zip Line, Ropes Course, Climbing Walls, Leap of Faith, Warrior Course, Tubes Indoor Playground, Drop Zone, Pro Zone Trampoline, Battle Beam, Apex Open Trampoline, Slam Dunk Trampoline, Dodgeball Trampolines, and Runway Trampoline.
This event is not being hosted or attended by the CCA Parent Teacher Organization or CCA Staff. Families that participate will be entering a direct agreement with Urban Air Adventures and Trampoline Park for child care and not the CCA PTO or Cherry Creek Academy.
Free Custom Pages due April 18!
Order your yearbook today for the chance to design custom pages for your student!
Yearbooks ordered by April 20 will be delivered to CCA before the end of the school year.
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MySchoolBucks
Add money for your student to purchase extras in the cafeteria at MySchoolBucks
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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