CCA Eagle Newsletter

• Teacher Newsletters
• October Count Day
• Fall Town Hall and Board Meeting
• CCA's 30th Anniversary
• Construction Updates
• PTO 4th Annual CCA Silent Auction
• Shake Shack Restaurant Fundraiser
• Thank you Book Fair Volunteers
• September Board Meeting Highlights
• Picture Retake Day
• Fall Sports Photos
• High School Visits
• 8th Grade Trip to Washington, D.C. and New York City
• Volunteers Needed: Present the Colors at Our Veterans Day Assembly!
• CCSD Food and Nutrition Services
• Cherry Creek Innovation Campus Open House
• Regis Jesuit - Upcoming Events
• Lands' End School Outfitters Starboard Scholarship
• Let CCA Know!
• Now Hiring
• Upcoming Events
• Join a Virtual Meeting
• Follow Us On Social Media

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October Count Day is Wednesday, October 1. Every student counted means essential resources for classrooms, staff, technology, and programs. Your child's attendance on this day is CRITICAL! Please ensure your student is present and accounted for the full day!

To celebrate and thank you for your support, we're having a special day! 📢 Free Dress - Sports Day! 🏈⚽️

Students may enjoy a free dress day and show their team spirit by wearing a school-appropriate sports jersey, team shirt, or sports-themed attire. Let's make sure everyone's here to count! Go Team! 🥳

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! 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.

We'll be offering free childcare during the Meet & Greet, Town Hall and Board Meeting for CCA students! They'll have a special Movie Night in the cafeteria, supervised by teaching staff. Students who attend will also receive a Free Dress coupon.

To help us plan our evening, please RSVP your children for Movie Night.

As we celebrate this exciting anniversary year, we want to invite our entire CCA family—past and present—to join us for an exciting lineup of home games at Cherry Creek Academy!

Come show your Eagles spirit at our home games against Challenge to Excellence Charter School right here at CCA on Thursday, October 2nd.

Let's pack the stands and fields to cheer on our teams and reflect on three decades of excellence at CCA!

Girls Volleyball

JV 4:00 PM

Varsity 5:00 PM

Boys Soccer

Varsity 4:00 PM

JV 5:00 PM

We can't wait to see you there! ⚽🏐

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!

We're thrilled to announce that construction on our Middle School addition project is officially underway! You'll notice activity around the campus as our vision for an enhanced learning environment starts to take shape. Please be assured that student safety is our top priority and we're working with our partners at GH Phipps to ensure minimal disruptions.

Please be aware that the ongoing middle school addition project will affect our back teacher parking lot. As a result, some staff parking will be relocated to the front lot, which will significantly limit parent and visitor parking.

Parents can park within the adjacent neighborhood around CCA. We ask that you be courteous to our neighbors and be sure not to block driveways. If you are visiting the school outside of student drop-off and pick-up times, you may utilize street parking along Caley Drive (next to the school field).

Thank you for helping us keep traffic flowing smoothly during this exciting building process!

Our PTO's Online Silent Auction kicks off TODAY, 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!

👉 Click here to register and bid!

Let’s make this the best auction yet! 💥

Help PTO promote the Silent Auction by distributing flyers on Wednesday, October 1.

Join us at our restaurant night at Shake Shack!

7979 East Arapahoe Rd | Greenwood Village CO, 80112

Be sure to mention Donation Day at the register or use promo code DONATE on the Shack App, web, or kiosk at checkout.

Shake Shack will donate a portion of the proceeds to CCA.
Earn 1 hour of volunteer time for participating.

Huge shout-out and thank you to all our amazing Book Fair volunteers! Your help was essential in making the fair a success for our students.

Our librarian, Anita Freimuth, and the entire CCA staff are incredibly grateful for your dedication! ❤️

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.

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!

We are seeking local Boy Scout troops, Girl Scout troops, or other community organizations to participate in our annual Veterans Day Assembly by presenting the flags/color guard.

This is a wonderful opportunity for your group to honor our veterans in front of our entire school community.

• What: Presentation of the Flags/Color Guard

• When: Tuesday, November 11 at 8:15 AM

• Where: School Gymnasium

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If your troop or organization is able to help, please contact Shoshana Howley.

Thank you for helping us make this a memorable and respectful tribute to those who have served!

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!

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.

Lands' End is thrilled to announce that their 2025-2026 scholarship program is open for entries. Since 2018, we’ve awarded 39 scholarships–a total of $265,000–to students who have shown exceptional leadership skills. Up to five $5,000 scholarships will be awarded to eligible Preferred School students in grades 8-12.

Visit landsend.com/starboard for full eligibility guidelines.

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.

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