
CCA Eagle Newsletter

September 5, 2022
Fly Like an Eagle Day
A unity building, all about teamwork kind of day ❤️
Veteran's Day at Cherry Creek Academy
As a part of our Veteran's Day Assembly, scheduled for November 11, 2022 at 8 am, we would like to honor the brave people in our community who have served or are currently serving in the military. To include a member of the military to be honored during our assembly please share their name and the branch of the military they served in or are currently serving in, an optional picture, and bio or information about their time serving in the link below. Thank you for your participation. This year we will invite those Veteran's, as well as families of students and members of our community to our school to join us for our in person assembly.
Join us at Colonna' s Pizza and Pasta for our first Restaurant Night Fundraiser of the year!
When: Thursday, Sept 15th
From: 4:00 - 8:00 PM
Where: 7475 E. Arapahoe Rd Centennial, CO 80112
Valid for Dine in, take out and Delivery
Pre-order is available
Colonna's is donating 2 family
meals (up to 5 people)
every order will count as an
entry for the prize give away
303-468-4700 | www.colonnaspizza.com
Author Visit with Dion Leonard September 20, 2022!
CCA is so excited to present an author visit with Dion Leonard, the author of Finding Gobi. Mr. Leonard and Gobi will be appearing at CCA on September 20th and will be presenting to all grade levels. His book is written in three different versions to meet the grade levels of all of our students. All students are encouraged to purchase a book (please see order form). All books will be autographed by Dion Leonard and "pawtographed" by Gobi. This is such a fun opportunity for our students! If you have any questions please contact Ms. Lanyi at slanyi@cherrycreekacademy.org
Mathletes 2022-2023
Mathletes is starting up again for the 2022-2023 school year! You can find all of the information for Mathletes by clicking here!
Enrichment Opportunity for CCA Students
Our new GT teacher, Carol Redmond, will be offering a drop-in enrichment program for all students at CCA before school. She will be downstairs in the Innovation Space each day from 7:20 to 7:55 and available to guide students who would like to choose an independent project or activity that explores their personal interests or passions.
Available resources include:
STEM activity supplies and prompts (including recycled materials for constructions)
Brain teaser puzzles such as KenKen
Creative writing or research guidance
iPad apps: Sketches Pro, Stop Motion Studio
Dash and Dot robots using Blockly for coding
Ms. Redmond looks forward to learning and creating together before school!
Steel City Codes
Steel City Codes, is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit designed to increase CS exposure for younger students through cost-free opportunities. This school year, we’re organizing a chapter at Castlewood Library where students will learn the fundamentals of Computer Science.
The chapter will meet from 2-3 pm weekly on Sunday, and we’ll be teaching the students Java.
All interested students can apply directly through our registration form (https://forms.gle/Z1pj8TMVvxD4bGUp9) or can find out more information at our <https://www.steelcitycodes.org/volunteer> website<https://www.steelcitycodes.org/volunteer>.
CCSD Meals No Longer Free
2022-23 Meal Service
- Meals have returned to paid, reduced, or free. Please complete a meal application to benefit our program and the district with additional educational funding.
- Meal applications and menus can be viewed at family.titank12.com – for assistance, please call Indira at 720-886-7172.
- Students will need to have their scan card to purchase their meals.
- Meal prices will be as follows:
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.
A Message from the PTO
Please join us for our next PTO meeting on:
Friday, September 16, 2022 @ 8:15 am
Here are some quick links:
Click here to access the PTO Agendas/Minutes
Volunteer with PTO!
PTO VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Open Positions for 2022-2023
- Community Rewards
- School Supply Co-Chair
Holiday Mart Co-Chair
- Used Uniform Co-Chair
- K-4 Dance
- Pastries with Parents
- Multicultural Festival
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
Get 10% off through September 30, 2022
Champions Information
Champions Families:
Fall enrollment is open for Cherry Creek Academy! To enroll, please log into your 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.
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.
Labor Day - No School
Mon, Sep 5, 2022, 08:00 AM
Technology Committee Meeting
Tue, Sep 6, 2022, 07:00 AM
SAC Committee Meeting
Tue, Sep 6, 2022, 08:00 AM
Soccer/Volleyball/XC Practice
Monday through Thursday unless it's a game day. (XC still practices on game days)
Tue, Sep 6, 2022, 03:30 PM
Cherry Creek Academy, South Dayton Street, Englewood, CO, USA
Home Game: Soccer/Volleyball CCA vs. Littleton Academy
Students must be accompanied by an adult.
Thu, Sep 8, 2022, 04:00 PM
Cherry Creek Academy, South Dayton Street, Englewood, CO, USA
Peer Helpers
Fri, Sep 9, 2022, 07:15 AM
Cherry Creek Academy, South Dayton Street, Englewood, CO, USA
Governance Committee Meeting
Fri, Sep 9, 2022, 10:00 AM
Finance Committee Meeting
Fri, Sep 9, 2022, 11:00 AM
XC Slavens Meet
Fri, Sep 9, 2022, 03:15 PM
Harvard Gulch Park, East Iliff Avenue, Denver, CO, USA
Mid Autumn Festival
Sat, Sep 10, 2022, 08:00 AM
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.
Parent Information Network
Tuesday, September 6, 2022
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Fremont Center | 14603 E Fremont Ave, Centennial, CO 80112
9:15 am
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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.