
CCA Eagle Newsletter
January 3 - January 7

May 23, 2022
Summer Eagle Schedule
The Eagle will come out every other Monday in the summer beginning June 6, 2022. Be on the lookout for Readiness Packets, School Supply lists, Class Lists, and more all summer long!
Board Election Results
Dear CCA Families,
The Cherry Creek Academy Election Committee is pleased to announce the results of our successful election. Jeff Holwell, Jihee Kwon, and Jasper Peters were voted in as our Board of Directors members. These Board members will be officially sworn in for a 3-year term at the June 14, 2022, Board Meeting which will begin at 6:00 PM. Please join us in congratulating them!
Thank you to all the candidates!
The Election Committee
Heidi Shaw, Committee Chair
Matt Nolen
Rachel Brooks
Olga Kouznetsov
Weekly Newsletters
Free Dress Day
Students will have Free Dress on Friday May, 27, 2022.
Summer Reading Resources from your CCA Library
Ms. Lanyi has put together a presentation of many summer reading programs available in our community. Please click here for more information: Summer Reading Opportunities
The Cherry Creek School District also has summer reading resources available for all students. Please click here to access them: CCSD Summer Reading Resources
CCA Recommended and Required Reading for 2022-2023 School Year
Library Summer Hours
The library will be open this summer on Wednesdays starting June 15, 2022. We will be open from 10:00AM to 12:00PM. If you know that you will be attending summer hours and would like your students to have books starting now until our first open date please send me an email at slanyi@cherrycreekacademy.org so I can make a note on their account. I am excited to see you all over the summer!
Kindergarten Graduation Details
Dear Kindergarten Parents,
Please see the attached details regarding our
8th Grade Graduation Details
Dear 8th Grade Families
As shared in our
Graduation and End of the Year Communication, we are sharing a link to the important Graduation Photo information. To access more information about photos click anywhere on either page of the attached link:
This will take you directly to our Cherry Creek Academy ordering page. You can also access the online ordering portal by going to www.mymjthomas.com and entering the Cherry Creek Academy Graduation event password (located on the 2nd page of this PDF). You may also print this order form off and attach a check or cash and bring it in on Graduation night when you have your graduation photo taken.
If you have any questions please feel free to reach out to our Communications Director, Rachel Brooks at rbrooks@cherrycreekacademy.org.
End of Year Dismissal
Friday, May 27th is our last day of school and is a half day for our students. There is no after school (Champions) on this day.
We will be offering breakfast in the morning but we will not have snacks or lunch on this day.
May 27, 2022 Dismissal times:
11:45 am - Kindergarten
11:55 am - 1st - 4th Grade
12:00 pm - 5th - 7th Grade
Foundation Scholarship Recipient 2022
Hey CCA! My name is Prakash Koukuntla, and I am honored to receive the 2022 CCA Foundation Scholarship! I graduated from CCA in 2018 after attending grades 3 through 8. I am thankful to all of the wonderful people in this school who supported me, helping me become the person I am. At Grandview, I founded Model United Nations and participated in activities such as debate and cyber security. Outside of school, I actively supported my robotics team, and I worked on an application to support the Colorado State Legislature. This fall, I will be attending Stanford University to major in both computer science and public policy. I can’t wait to experience and learn more!
Summer Camps at CCA!
Summer Sport Camps have CHANGED!
Due to low enrollment in some of our summer sport camps we have canceled some of our camps. See the attached schedule for the camps that are confirmed and will run this summer:
Cherry Creek Academy is excited to host summer camps this summer. Please select from the offerings below for the camp(s) that best suits your schedule, child’s age, and sport(s) you wish to attend. Each camp has a participation fee of up to $200 and will require registration paperwork to be filled out by the parent or guardian before the student can participate in the summer camp. Participation fees include a long sleeve CCA Athletics T-shirt. Please notify Mr. Mahan with any questions you may have at dmahan@cherrycreekacademy.org. Once you have registered, you will receive confirmation and be connected with the coach or teacher for that camp.
Please note, these camps will fill up fast. We will honor the first 30 to sign up for soccer, volleyball, martial arts, basketball, K-2 Movement, and art camp for each session. Our Cross Country Camp is grouped so that no more than 15 may sign up for each session. If there is an overwhelming number of participants, we will consider an additional 3rd session for that camp. The additional session will take place June 13th-17th for volleyball, soccer, martial arts, and basketball. Please adhere to the practice times for each camp. Students not picked up from their camp within fifteen minutes of the end time will be given one opportunity to stay with the coaches. After the second late pickup, we will issue a refund for that student and they will no longer be able to participate in that session.
Mr. Loomis and Mrs. Priya are excited to announce their new tutoring services: Focus Tutoring.
Our aim is to build the confidence in our students and help them with a better understanding of mathematical concepts. Please note: Focus Tutoring is an independent entity and not a part of CCA.
We are offering Summer camps in June and July to help students start the new school year with ease.
For further information, please visit our website: www.focustutoring.net.
CCA Yard Signs
Yard signs are here! They are $10 payable via cash or check to Cherry Creek Academy PTO. Forms will be sent home with your students, or you can email pto@cherrycreekacademy.org to order.
A Message from the PTO
Please join us for our events and meetings next year!
Here are some quick links:
Click here to access the PTO Agendas/Minutes
Volunteer with PTO!
PTO VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Open Positions for 2022-2023
Used Uniform Chair
Pin Representative Co-Chair
K-4 Dance Chair
Add CCA Fundraising for King Soopers and Amazon to your personal accounts- 1 volunteer hour
Join a PTO Meeting- 1 volunteer hour
-please contact PTO for more information ptopresident@cherrycreekacademy.org
New Volunteer Process
New Colorado legislation has prompted greater need to screen and document volunteers in our schools. Therefore, beginning January 2022, we must ensure that every person entering CCA must have a CCA staff badge or a visitor badge printed from the Raptor System. Please be sure to have your identification on you so that you can share that with Ms. Sadie if you need to enter CCA. Using the raptor system Ms. Sadie will then print a Raptor ID badge for you.
CCSD is also requiring that every volunteer complete a brief application to support activities in CCSD schools. This application links directly to CCSD's raptor system.
To access the new form, please click on the following link: https://apps.raptortech.com/Apply/NzU0OmVuLVVT
If you need help filling out this new form, please call CCSD Communication Services at 720-554-4475. We thank you for your partnership in keeping our schools safe!
Champions Information
Champions Families:
I hope you are all doing well and had an amazing school year! As we near the end of the semester, I wanted to share a few updates with you all.
May 10th- Due to the Board meeting as well as the Special GT night, Champions will provide care in Mrs. MacFarland's art/music room that afternoon.
May 26th- Last day of Champions programs. Champions will not provide care on Friday May 27th.
If you are needing summer care, we do have programs available at the following locations-
Challenge to Excellence Charter School
Ave Maria Catholic School
Cherrelyn Elementary School
Please let me know if you are interested and need support enrolling.
Fall enrollment is open for Cherry Creek Academy! To enroll, please log into you parent dashboard, select enroll now, select 22.23 sy from the drop-down screen on the zip code page, select your location and complete the enrollment process. Please let me know if I can assist in any way.
Thank you for a wonderful school year and we cannot wait to see you all again in the Fall.
It's Not Too Late!!!! Order Your Yearbook Today!
To customize and purchase your yearbook, go to www.treering.com/validate! Enter CCA’s passcode: 1013808470921971. All yearbooks will be sent directly to your home in May 2022. Please make sure to enter your correct address.
Don't Forget! 15% off at Dennis Uniforms - 1st Monday of Each Month!
Make sure to stop by Dennis Uniforms in Park Meadows to get any uniforms you might need on the first Monday of each month. They offer us 15% off when you let them know you are purchasing uniforms for Cherry Creek Academy.
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.
What is your student doing this summer?
Your child could be jumping for joy if you sign them up for one of the Cherry Creek School District's awesome summer experiences!
Inside Out: The Inside Out Enrichment Program is sponsored by the Office of Gifted and Talented Services and offers a learning environment that fosters critical thinking, creativity, collaboration and effective communication skills. Inside Out is open to all students entering first through eighth grade this fall. GET MORE INFORMATION HERE
ECS Summer Camps: Did you know that the professionals who offer Before and After school care during the school year also offer awesome summer camps? If you need quality childcare for your student this summer, consider CCSD's Extended Child Services (ECS) summer camps! They are fun, affordable and flexible! Plus, kids enjoy field trips, outdoor play and project-based learning experiences every day. GET MORE INFORMATION HERE
CCSD Summer Sports and Activities Camps: If your child is interested in sports or the arts, check out the CCSD summer sports and activities camps! Students can improve their skills in sports ranging from basketball to volleyball and activities from band to theater. More camps are being added daily. GET MORE INFORMATION HERE
Colorado Early Colleges
8th graders, still thinking about where to go for high school next year?
7th graders, want to preview what high school could look like?
Check out Colorado Early Colleges – charter high schools where students can earn college degrees for free!
About Colorado Early Colleges (CEC): CEC is a network of public, charter schools where students earn a 2-year college degree or industry certificate for free in high school. At CEC, we offer accessible, flexible, and individualized education. All of our schools have small class sizes, robust student supports, and highly qualified teaching staff. In Douglas County, we have campuses in Castle Rock, Inverness, and Parker.
Want to learn more about Colorado Early Colleges?
Sign up for a Family School Tour/Information Meeting! These opportunities are a great chance to get to meet with our leadership team, learn about our award-winning school model, and understand our school culture. You can use the links below to sign up for a meeting/tour at one of our campuses.
· Click here to join us for CEC Castle Rock tour/meeting.
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.
Run4Fund$ Prize Day
Tue, May 24, 2022, 08:00 AM
Cherry Creek Academy, South Dayton Street, Englewood, CO, USA
Students vs Staff Volleyball Game
Tue, May 24, 2022, 03:30 PM
Cherry Creek Academy, South Dayton Street, Englewood, CO, USA
8th Grade Field Trip to Boondocks
Wed, May 25, 2022, 08:30 AM
Boondocks Food & Fun Parker, Cottonwood Drive, Parker, CO, USA
Kindergarten Graduation
Thu, May 26, 2022, 09:00 AM
Cherry Creek Academy, South Dayton Street, Englewood, CO, USA
8th Grade Graduation Photos
Thu, May 26, 2022, 05:30 PM
Cherry Creek Academy, South Dayton Street, Englewood, CO, USA
8th Grade Graduation
Thu, May 26, 2022, 06:00 PM
Cherry Creek Academy, South Dayton Street, Englewood, CO, USA
Last day of school - half day - Field Day!
Fri, May 27, 2022, 08:00 AM
Cherry Creek Academy, South Dayton Street, Englewood, CO, USA
To Join a Virtual Meeting:
- 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.
The Parent Connection: CCSD's Newsletter
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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.