CCA Eagle Newsletter
March 13, 2023
There will be no Eagle next week due to Spring Break. Resumes 3-27-23.
In This Edition of the Eagle:
- Board Election Notice
- Teacher Newsletters
- Multicultural Festival
- CCSD Chess Tournament Winner Representing CCA
- Cherry Creek Reads Information
- Pi Day Information and Opportunities for Parents
- Flag Football and Soccer Registration
- PTO Meeting Sign UP
- Let CCA Know!
- 8th Grade information
- Foundation Scholarship Information
- Focus Tutoring
- Now Hiring
- Anna Christy Benefit Concert
- Next PTO Meeting/Monthly Newsletter
- Sponsorship for the Fun Run!
- PTO's "Save the Date"
- PTO Volunteer Opportunities
- Cherry Creek HS Cheerleader Try Outs
- AHS The Little Mermaid
- Denver University Basketball and Lacross Camps
- Yearbook order information
- Immunization Letter K-12 for 2023-2024 School Year
- Dennis Uniforms/Champions Information
- Upcoming Events
- PIN meeting information
*Bolded sections contain new information while regular text sections contain previous information seen in another Eagle.
Intent to Return and Re-Enrollment at CCA
Dear Cherry Creek Academy Families,
In order to ensure Cherry Creek Academy has an accurate count for the next school year (2023/2024), we ask that you please take the time to complete BOTH 2023/2024 Intent to Return Form and 2023/2024 Student Enrollment Form. Please note that if you indicate a child is not returning, this acts as a withdrawal form with an effective date of the last day of school. Please direct any questions or concerns to Admissions at admissions@cherrycreekacademy.org. The deadline for re-enrollment is March 31, 2023.
Board Election Notice
Each year in May, CCA holds an election for our Board of Directors. There will be 3 open positions. 2 of the requirements to be considered as a CCA Board member are:
Potential candidates must attend a minimum of two (2) regular CCA Board meetings during the nine (9) months prior to the April Board meeting. The February & March Board meetings are eligible meetings for this requirement.
Potential candidates must interview with at least one (1) current Board member prior to the nomination form submittal deadline (between March 27 - April 10, 2023).
The candidate forms and biography forms will be shared in March 2023. For the complete Election Procedure Packet please see attached.
Multicultural Festival
CCSD District Chess Tournament Winners Representing Cherry Creek Academy!
Abhiram K. placed 1st for 4th grade and Aryan K. placed 5th for 6-8th grade at the CCSD District Chess Tournament. Congratulations to both boys for a job well done!
Cherry Creek Reads Week March 13-17, 2023
This week, March 13 - 17, is Cherry Creek Reads! The theme this year is “Read Together, Dream Together” and the book this year is, Someone Builds the Dream by Lisa Wheeler and illustrated by Loren Long. This joyous and profound picture book celebrates the dreamers and the dream-builders – the many people involved in making dreams come true.
During Cherry Creek Reads 2023, students, parents, teachers, staff, friends, and family members are encouraged to read for 68 minutes or more. That’s one minute of reading for every Cherry Creek School. Mrs. Lanyi will be sharing a variety of special activities for our kids to do during this week.
68 minute reading challenge - Forms went home Friday, March 10 with K-4. I will drop forms off for middle school students to reading teachers. For every form that is returned, students get a ticket to be entered to win a Barnes and Noble gift card. There will be several winners.
Thursday, March 16, 2023 will be a free dress day that will ask students to dress up as what they want to be when they grow up.
Friday, March 17, 2023 will be a free dress day that will ask students to dress in Jeans and Green to celebrate our fun week of reading and St. Patrick’s Day.
Pi Day is Coming Soon (Tues. March 14) and We Need Your Help!
Attention all Pi enthusiasts, March 14th is rapidly approaching and with it comes Pi Day! Each and every year we spend 3/14 celebrating this special number in all its irrationality. On March 14th, 5th through 8th grade will spend the afternoon celebrating this mathematical constant. On this day we will celebrate π with a variety of competitions and of course lots of Pi(e)!
5th through 8th graders are allowed to participate in several different competitions that will take place on 3/14.
If students wish to participate in any of the official competitions they MUST sign up for their competition of choice. The sign-up sheet can be found outside of Mr. Andrew Loomis’s and Mr. Liens’s classroom. Sign-up quick because these spots won’t last long!
ATTENTION PARENTS: Pi Day cannot happen without your support! Plus you can gain some valuable volunteer hours in helping us celebrate this wonderful day!
There are several different opportunities that arise as a result of Pi Day. We need LOTS of pi(e). CCA offers 1 volunteer hour for each pi(e) brought in by a family (up to two hours per family).
We will also need some lovely volunteers to help run the events (set up, pi(e) cutting, pi(e) distributing, supervision, AND clean-up). Please see the following link to sign-up for this wonderful day!
*If your child has allergies please contact Mr. Andrew Loomis so that we can coordinate a safe and enjoyable experience!
Flag Football and Soccer Registration OPEN
For those interested in Flag Football this spring, registration is now open. We will begin practice after we return from Spring Break. You must be registered in order to start practicing. Due to increased interest, soccer registration is back open for the remainder of today, Monday, March 13th, 2023.
PTO Meeting Sign Up
Reminder: The PTO meeting will only be in person beginning this Friday. If you would like to join the meeting in person and have your Raptor ID Badge waiting for you first, fill out this volunteer form (only needs to be completed once a year), then Sign Up Here for the meeting and we will have your badge waiting for you at the door! Thanks for helping us prepare and keeping our school safe!
Let CCA Know!
We want to hear from you! What is going well? What questions 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!
We STILL Need Your Photos!
Parents, each year we put together a slideshow video of our 8th graders and show it at graduation. We are asking that you please fill out this form in order to submit a baby/young child photo of your 8th grader and a current photo of them to be shared at graduation. If you have any questions, please contact Rachel Brooks at rbrooks@cherrycreekacademy.org.
8th Grade DC/NYC Trip Candy Bar Fundraiser
Please help support the 8th grade students fundraise for their Washington DC and New York City trip. Come see us at home CCA games to purchase $1 candy bars. Provided by World’s Finest Chocolates.
Students sign up here to sell candy bars at home games: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0d48aca629a6ff2-fundraising#/
Students and families will have to opportunity to fundraise for their own trip or make the decision to put the funds they raise into a collective pot to be disbursed where funds are needed for the trip.
Students also have the opportunity to sell candy bars to friends and family. Please reach out to Rebecca Rook rebeccarook@outlook.com to place the order and get more information about the profits. The more we sell the higher the profits!!!!
Thanks for your support!
Know a high school senior interested in applying for the 2023 CCA Foundation scholarship?
Each year, the Cherry Creek Academy Foundation awards a one-time academic scholarship of $1,000 to a high school senior who attended CCA. If you know a graduating senior who is interested in applying for the 2023 scholarship award to support future studies, please encourage them to make sure their current email address is on file in PowerSchool at My.cherrycreekschools.org. CCA alumni graduating in 2023 should expect to receive instructions via email by March 17 on how to apply for the CCA Foundation scholarship. Seniors no longer in the Cherry Creek District remain eligible and may email their contact information to scholarshipcommittee@cherrycreekacademy.org
Focus Tutoring
Hello friends and family. As the school year plugs along don't forget about us here at Focus Tutoring for all of your Mathematical needs! We can help your student review important concepts, better understand difficult ones, and just help build an overall confidence heading into the end of the school year. We meet all of your tutoring needs at Focus Tutoring! We look forward to working with you.
Now Hiring
We are hiring for the following positions for our upcoming school year- if you are interested in applying please apply through Frontline Education on our website.
Anna Christy Benefit Concert!
Join us for a one-night-only benefit concert with world-renowned Opera singer and CCA parent, Anna Christy! Proceeds from this event will be used to upgrade cafeteria seating, creating a more welcoming and calming environment for our students to enjoy during the school year.
Tickets can be purchased using the link below. https://us.givergy.com/AnnaChristyBenefitConcert
A Message from the PTO
Please join us for our next PTO meeting on:
Friday, March 17, 2023 @ 8:15 am
Here are some quick links:
Click here to access the March PTO Monthly Newsletter
Click here to access the PTO Agendas/Minutes
Sponsorship for the Fun Run!
CCA Foundation is seeking family and corporate sponsors for this year’s Flying Eagles Fun Run. Please see the attached letter for more information on how your family or business can be a part of our success!
SMASHBURGER Restaurant Night
What- Restaurant Night
When- March 30, 11 am - 9 pm
Where- Smashburger
2630 S. Parker Rd.
Aurora, CO
How- Dine In or Take Out
Call the restaurant at 720-213-0012 to place your order for takeout and mention Cherry Creek Academy PTO.
Dine in and mention Cherry Creek Academy PTO
Parents' Night Out
Friday, March 31, 7-9 pm
Where: Alpha Charlie's Tap & Tavern - 6631 S Peoria Street, Centennial, CO 80111
Join PTO Members for a Parents' Night Out at Alpha Carlie's Tap & Tavern! Get to know other parents in the community in a fun and casual atmosphere. Please note, this is a social gathering only, PTO is not hosting food or drinks, and childcare is not provided. Please contact Shoshana at ptorelations@cherrycreekacademy.org with any questions.
Sign up here if you are interested in attending: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/508084ea9a72ca6ff2-parents
Pastries with Parents, April 21, 2023 - 7:15 am
Pastries with Parents Sign Up: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F4CACAA2BA5FDC34-aprils
Earth Day Clean Up
Saturday, April 22 time TBA
Where: CCA Field and Playground
PTO is honoring Earth Day by cleaning up around CCA! Families are invited to join us for some spring cleaning around the CCA campus. This is not a drop-off event so please have at least one adult present with your children. Parents can log volunteer hours for time spent cleaning up! Please contact Shoshana at ptorelations@cherrycreekacademy.org with any questions.
K-4 Masquerade Ball, April 28, 2023 - 5:30-7:30 pm
Masquerade Details
Friday, April 28th @ 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm at Cherry Creek Academy
We formally invite all K-4 students and families to join Cherry Creek Academy for our annual Masquerade Dance. We will be dancing away the night with a local DJ, creating crafts, and enjoying the night with our friends. We will have food and concessions open for purchases each item will range from $.50 - $1.00 all proceeds will benefit the PTO. Please let us know how many from your family will be attending. We want to make sure and have enough supplies for everyone so click on the link below to RSVP and to sign-up to Volunteer at the event!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F4CACAA2BA5FDC34-rsvp1
For any questions please contact: PTOSOCIAL@CHERRYCREEKACADEMY.ORG
Fun Run, May 12, 2023 - All Day
Volunteer with PTO!
PTO VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Open Positions for 2022-2023
- VP Fundraising Co-Chair
- School Supply Co-Chair
- K-4 Dance
- Pastries with Parents
Add CCA Fundraising for King Soopers to your personal account- 1 volunteer hour
Join a PTO Meeting- 1 volunteer hour
please contact PTO for more information ptopresident@cherrycreekacademy.org
Tickets to see The Little Mermaid on March 16, 17 & 18 can be purchased here: http://bit.ly/ahstheatre
School Code - 1013808470921971
Immunization Letter K-12 2023-2024
Don't Forget! 15% off at Dennis Uniforms Online Store - 1st Monday of Each Month!*
Make sure to order from Dennis Uniforms Online Store to get any uniforms you might need on the first Monday of each month. You will receive 15% off when you let them know you are purchasing uniforms for Cherry Creek Academy.
*Not applicable during black out months - July, August, and September.
Upcoming Events
For the latest schedule of events, please click here. More information on events is offered in the description section of each event on CCA's Master Google Calendar.
Human Resources Committee Meeting
Monday, Mar 13, 2023, 02:00 PM
Cherry Creek Academy, South Dayton Street, Englewood, CO, USA
Board Meeting
Tuesday, Mar 14, 2023, 06:00 PM
Cherry Creek Academy, South Dayton Street, Englewood, CO, USA
Peer Helpers
Friday, Mar 17, 2023, 07:15 AM
Cherry Creek Academy, South Dayton Street, Englewood, CO, USA
PTO Meeting
Friday, Mar 17, 2023, 08:15 AM
Cherry Creek Academy, South Dayton Street, Englewood, CO, USA
4th Grade Molly Brown House: Denver Grows
again at 1pm and 2pm
Friday, Mar 17, 2023, 10:00 AM
Cherry Creek Academy, South Dayton Street, Englewood, CO, USA
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- Please visit CCA's Master Calendar.
- Click on the event that you would like to attend.
- Click "click here to join the meeting" underneath the description section.
- 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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