CCA Eagle Newsletter

Please note, there will be no Eagle Newsletter on Monday, December 22 or Monday, December 29 due to Winter Break. The Eagle will resume publication on Monday, January 5.

• Teacher Newsletters
• Winter Fun at CCA
• Peer Helpers
• Community Support
• School Accountability Committee Survey
• Board of Directors
• Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) Updates
• Grandview High School Class of 2030 Welcome Night
• Winter Break Workshop at Children's Art Classes
• CCSD Food and Nutrition Services
• Helpful Links
• Let CCA Know!
• Now Hiring
• Master Calendar
• Join a Virtual Meeting
• Follow Us On Social Media

*Bolded sections contain new information

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❄️ Countdown to Cozy! Winter Dress-Up Days! ❄️

Winter Break is right around the corner, and we're ready to celebrate with by dressing up for festive fun! To get into the winter spirit, we've planned the following Dress-Up Days leading up to Winter Break. We encourage all students and staff to participate and show their school spirit!

Monday, December 15 - Winter Pajamas

• Wear your school-appropriate winter PJs!

Tuesday, December 16 - Snowman Day

• Wear white, your favorite scarf, and a winter hat!

Wednesday, December 17 - Ugly Sweater

• Wear your most festive, outrageous, and delightfully tacky holiday sweater.

Thursday, December 18 - Flannel Day

• Wear your winter flannels to celebrate our last day before Winter Break!

Peer Helpers will be hosting Friday morning training sessions for new members in January. If you are interested in joining Peer Helpers for the remainder of the school year, please email Mrs MacFarland. Each of the Friday's training sessions, from 7:15-7:55 will get you up to speed.

The holiday season can bring extra joy, but we also know it can bring added stress, especially when it comes to providing food for your family.

If your family is in need of support during the holidays, please know that our community is here to help. To learn more about the resources available and to discuss your needs privately, please contact Lauren Sullivan at lsullivan@cherrycreekacademy.org. Your request will be handled with privacy and care.

Please don't hesitate to reach out—we want to ensure every family in our community has a joyful holiday season!

CCA values your feedback and would like to hear from you. After Winter Break, you will have an opportunity to provide both positive and constructive feedback on teachers and the school environment via our annual survey available starting January 5, 2026. The survey is designed to take 20 minutes or less to complete. In exchange for your feedback you are allowed to enter two hours of volunteer time.

If we reach our goal of having a total of 350 responses on the survey, CCA students will be rewarded with a free dress day, on Friday, January 30th!

As a parent-involved charter school, this is your chance to help provide both positive and constructive feedback for CCA teachers, the administration, and the Parent Board.

The survey link will be provided via email and in the Eagle Newsletter on January 5.

We are looking for enthusiastic volunteers on Friday, January 9th to hand out informational flyers. You will be stationed at various student pick-up locations around CCA, making sure parents and guardians are aware of the survey and how their input helps shape our school culture.

Volunteering for an hour on this day will make a huge difference in the survey's success!

The Election Committee has officially convened for the upcoming 2026 Board of Directors election in May. There will be three (3) open positions on the Board.

If you are considering running for the Board, please be aware of a critical eligibility requirement: All prospective candidates must attend a minimum of two (2) monthly Board meetings in-person before the application window opens in April 2026.

Remaining Eligible Board Meeting Dates:

• December 16

• January 20

• February 17

• March 10

We are committed to keeping our community well-informed. Please read these important updates from our Board of Directors Meeting on November. Highlights include approval of the 2026-2027 School Year Calendar, an updated Election Committee Policy, Leadership Updates and more. We encourage you to read through the summary to stay up-to-date on our progress and plans.

We have GREAT NEWS! Our Original Works Online Program is now open for a 2nd Late Order Phase. If you missed the earlier order deadlines or just want to order more, now is the time to do that!

Order by January 18, 2026

CLICK HERE to order.

Enter your student’s access code that is found on the Original Works ordering instruction flyer that was sent home previously. If you don’t have your student’s access code, you can email CS@originalworks.com and provide your school name, city and state and your child’s name, grade and teacher. Your student’s access code will be emailed to you.

The orders will arrive at school in late January.

Keep in mind, the items make great gifts for any special day like Birthdays, Mother’s Day, and Father’s Day! And our school continues to earn a profit on every late order placed.

Thanks for supporting our school with your order!

Looking for fun activities for your students over Winter Break? Sign your students up for the Clay Favorite Food Creations camp at Children's Art Classes, a local children's art studio owned by a CCA family!

December 29-31 | 9:00am-11:00am | Cost: $139

Location: Children's Art Classes - 5494 S Parker Rd, Aurora, CO 80015

Ages 7+

Students will make a complete meal of their favorite foods from clay! Limited to 12 spots.

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.

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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