The Eagle Newsletter
November 29, 2021
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Cherry Creek Academy
Vision: Building Our Future of Academic Excellence in a Value Rich Community
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.

SAC Survey Information
Attention 8th Grade Parents!
Fun Dress Up Days Coming Up for Students and Staff in December!
Friday, December 3, 2021
Recording for our Winter Music Festival. Dress up today in your Holiday best!
Monday, December 13, 2021
Today is Winter PJ Day! Wear your school appropriate PJ’s
Tuesday, December 14, 2021
Snowman Tuesday! Wear white and your favorite scarf and winter hat!
Wednesday, December 15, 2021
Today is our Ugly Sweater Day!
Thursday, December 16, 2021
Today is Flannel Day! Wear your winter flannels today!
Friday, December 17, 2021
Today is a Free Dress Day!
A note from your Fly Like an Eagle Committee

The Fly LIke an Eagle Committee would like to make our community aware of a new resource to provide young people with access to mental health services for free. The program, called I Matter, is funded by the Colorado Department of Human Services, Office of Behavioral Health.
The program provides up to 3 free behavioral health sessions for youth in Colorado with licensed clinicians. The program is open to youth 18 years of age or younger or 21 years of age or younger if receiving special education services.
The website is imattercolorado.org. To begin, you will need to take a survey. Survey answers are completely confidential. No matter the responses, your child will be eligible for 3 free counseling sessions. Remember, seeking support for your child is not a sign of failure—it’s a sign of strength.
Spelling Bee Practice with Mr. Geltman
Spelling Bee practices will be on Monday and Thursday mornings, from 7:15 - 7:45, in Mr. Geltman's modular classroom for 5th-8th grade students. We'll start on November 15th and end on December 2nd. The school bee will be in early December. Please contact Mr. Geltman at sgeltman@cherrycreekacademy.org with any questions.
2021 Scrip Gift Card Fundraiser Last Call!
LAST CALL! Gift card orders are due this Friday. Send your gift card orders in with your child or simply order online! The 2021 Scrip Gift Card Fundraiser is your one stop for all your gift card needs this holiday season. Please check your child’s backpack for the CCA Staff Wish List and order form. New for 2021 - the student selling the highest dollar amount will earn a pizza and popsicle party for their classroom!
Need your gift cards before the delivery date? We’ve got you covered with online ordering at shopwithscrip.com, our school code is 6AC9BE3113436. All eCards will be delivered directly to you via email. Many popular store’s gift cards are only available by eCards like: Uber Eats, Door Dash, Airbnb, Whole Foods, Jersey Mike’s, Nintendo eShop, XBox, Sony Playstation Store, Stitch Fix and many more.
Too much clutter in your house? Why not give your kids experiences this year? Here are a few gift card ideas for some family fun: movie theater tickets, Downtown Aquarium, Chuck E Cheese, Top Golf, Build a Bear Workshop, a hotel stay or any restaurant. These gift cards also make the perfect birthday gift!
Don’t forget to check out the $5 and $10 gift cards! They make great stocking stuffers! All orders are due Dec 3rd and will be delivered Dec 13th. If you have any questions, please contact Jenny Haynes at kcalcounter@hotmail.com.
Save your $$$....

...It's Coming Soon!

The Original Artworks Fall fundraiser completed on 11/18. Thank you for your participation and making this work! Thank you to all our volunteers that helped to make this a success! The completed orders for Fall fundraiser are expected to arrive at school on December 10th.
All the remaining grades and remaining 7th graders will be participating in Spring fundraiser. There will be more details as we get closer to the date.
ORIGINAL ARTWORKS GALLERY REOPENED FOR LATE ORDERS!
If you missed the deadline of 11/18 for Fall orders, the online gallery has re-opened for late orders! Please note that the late orders will NOT arrive before the Holidays, but you may still use the gifts for Valentine’s Day, Easter, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day or any other special occasions. The deadline for late orders is 11/30. This is for classes that are participating in the Fall fundraiser as shown:
All Kindergarten and 1st grade
2nd grade -Ms. Gearke and Ms.Tapper
3rd grade – Ms.Truitt
4th grade – Ms. Richardson and Ms. Stucky
5th grade - Ms. O'Connell
8th grade – Ms. Lewis/Mr. Gaulden and Ms. Giroue
7th grade – Only about half are participating in Fall from all the 3 classes, others will participate in Spring
2021 Winter Music Festival Information
This year our Winter Music Festival is going to be pre-recorded on Friday, December 3, 2021, and then shared publicly for our CCA community to enjoy virtually on Thursday, December 9, 2021, at 6:30 pm.
On Friday, December 3, 2021, our music students in the following grade(s) will be recording their music selections:
Kindergarten
1st Grade
3rd Grade (Achs and Doyle)
5th Grade (Tench and Kenyon)
6th Grade
7th Grade (Nolen and Leins)
Beginning Band Students
Eagle Band Students
Our 2nd Grade, 4th Grade, and 8th grade music students will be featured in our Spring Music Festival
All CCA staff and students are invited to dress up on this day - December 3, 2021.
Keep checking back here for more information and links to the event as the dates come closer. We look forward to celebrating virtually with all of you!
SAC Community Member Position Opening
PIN Takeaways from PTO
November’s Presentation - Staying out of Trouble: Sex, Drugs & Consequences was presented by Lara Baker
The presentation was full of really important information. Here were a few takeaways:
Any kid over the age of ten can be charged with a crime
Kids get in trouble with their cell phones on social media more than other crimes
Kids spend about 9 hours/day on digital media which equates to 136 days a year
Listen to the full presentation on the PIN website. Past PIN Presentations are available as podcasts
Next PIN Presentation - Roll with Me: Adapting to Change - December 7, 2021 9:15am
Don't Forget! 15% off at Dennis Uniforms - 1st Monday of Each Month!
Covid-19 Safety Protocols on CCA Website
COVID-19 vaccinations and testing from CCSD
COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 5-11: The FDA and CDC have approved the Pfizer Pediatric COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 5-11. CCSD will host several vaccine clinics for families who choose to vaccinate their children. These clinics will offer pediatric COVID-19 vaccine doses, COVID-19 vaccines for those 12 years and older and COVID-19 vaccine boosters. Some clinics will also offer flu shots. GET CLINIC DATES, TIMES AND LOCATIONS HERE.
COVID-19 testing: No-cost COVID-19 testing is available at the COVIDCheck Colorado testing site at the Instructional Support Facility, located at 5416 S. Riviera Way. Get more information on the Cherry Creek Schools website. (Scroll down to testing information.) Find information on free, rapid at-home tests here.
A Message from our PTO
Please join us on Friday, December 17, 2021, at 8:15 am. Details to log in can be found on the CCA Master Calendar. We look forward to ideas and input from many members of our community!
Here are some quick links:
Click here to access the PTO Agendas/Minutes
Order Your Cherry Creek Academy Yearbook Today!

Lego Club Winter Session - More information on our Website!

Box Tops for Education
Parents: Become a Substitute at CCA!
Are you interested in being a Substitute Teacher at Cherry Creek Academy? We are in need of substitutes and can help you become one at our school!
Substitute Teachers:
- Do you hold a Bachelor’s degree or higher? If you do you are eligible to apply for a Three Year Substitute Authorization through the Colorado Department of Education. Click here to access the application link.
- If you do not hold a Bachelor’s degree, but you are a High School graduate, you are eligible to apply for a One Year Substitute Authorization through the Colorado Department of Education. Click here to access the application link. to access the application link. Daily Rate: $150/day.
Upon receipt of your initial licensure, and 5 days of working as a substitute at CCA, CCA will reimburse you for the cost of your licensure.
*See our posting for Substitute Teacher below under Now Hiring.
Now Hiring
We are hiring for the following positions - if you are interested in applying please apply through Frontline Education on our website.
Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Education Teacher (CLDE)

Regis Jesuit Information

Food and Nutrition Services


Upcoming Events
Boys Basketball Practice
Monday, Nov. 29th, 3:30pm
6260 South Dayton Street
Englewood, CO
Girls Basketball Practice
Tuesday, Nov. 30th, 3:30pm
6260 South Dayton Street
Englewood, CO
Boys basketball Game @ Parker Core Knowledge
Tuesday, Nov. 30th, 4pm
11661 Pine Drive
Parker, CO
Girls Basketball Practice
Wednesday, Dec. 1st, 3:30pm
6260 South Dayton Street
Englewood, CO
Governance Committee Meeting
Friday, Dec. 3rd, 10am
This is an online event.
Finance Committee Meeting
Friday, Dec. 3rd, 11am
This is an online event.
Mathletes - Virtual Meeting
Friday, Dec. 3rd, 4:30pm
This is an online event.
To Join a 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.

Community Events and News
Roll with Me: Adapting to Change
Tricia Downing, Member of Team USA | 2016 Paralympic Games in Rio
December 7
9:15 am
Fremont Center
14603 E Fremont Ave, Centennial, CO 80112
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