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In This Issue
PTO
Upcoming Events
2/9
Senate Board Meeting
2/11
Eagle Honors Assembly
2/12
STEM Club (girls)
2/15
President's Day - NO SCHOOL
2/18
Skate City Night
2/19
CCA PTO Meeting
2/24
Java with Jay
2/26
Teacher Work Day-1/2 day for students
3/2
Parent-
Teacher
Conferences

Februrary 8, 2016
Volume 22, No.25
EAGLE HONORS ASSEMBLIES
To ensure that students aren't missing the same classes on a regular basis, Eagle Honors Assemblies are being held on Thursday, February 11th at the following times:
 
8:15 am: K - 1st in the Cafeteria
12:15 pm: 2nd - 4th in the Gym
2:00 pm: 5th - 8th in the Gym
2016 SENATE ELECTION
CCA Parent Senate elections are held annually each May.  This year we have three open positions on the Senate.  
If you are interested in running for the Senate, please remember that candidates must attend a minimum of two regular CCA Senate meetings during the six months prior to the March  Election N otice.  The  February and  March Senate meeting s (February 9th and March 8th)   are   both  eligible meeting s  for this requirement.  
 
In addition, candidates must have completed and have documented (through the current CCA volunteer hours database) at least 50% of their annual volunteer hours (20 of 40 hours per family, or 10  of  20 hours per single parent) before submitting their nomination forms.  
 
For questions, please click here to email Katja Harguth.  
MULTICULTURAL FESTIVAL

Celebrating the Cultures of the World
Date and Venue Change
 
Are you excited about celebrating the different cultures of the world with a fun filled evening of music, dance, food, and activities from various countries? The 2016 CCA Multicultural Festival will be celebrated on Friday, March 11, 2016 from 5:30 to 9:00 pm at Cherry Creek High School.
  
A change to a larger venue requires more help from our wonderful parents. We have opened up  some of the volunteer spots (such as set up, front desk, and clean up) for more people to volunteer.
 
We currently have volunteers signed up for the following countries / continents / cultures: Latvia,  Sierra Leone, Poland, India, China, Russia, Hawaii, Colombia, Lebanon, Korea, Ireland, and Ethiopia.  We're looking for additional volunteers for these countries and other countries.   

Please click one or both the links below to volunteer:
1) To volunteer to represent a country please click here.
2) To volunteer to help with the Festival in general, please click here.
3) If you are a student, staff, or parent excited about performing, please click here to contact Mrs. Shana Alaniz.
MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. DAY




 

 
We wish to thank the Reverend James D. Peters, Jr. for speaking during two assemblies on January 15th in celebration of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.   
 
Reverend Peters participated in 10 marches and 50 meetings with Dr. King during the turbulent 1960s.   Reverend Peters is also the grandfather of 1st
 grader Judah and the father of Jasper Peters - one of our very involved parent volunteers.  
 
Since the 1968 assassination of Dr. King, Reverend Peters estimates that he has given over 1000 speeches to students ranging in age from Kindergarten through graduate school. 

During his time with our CCA students, Reverend Peters described his life as a child growing up in the segregated South, as well as his experiences as part of the civil rights movement of non-violence spearheaded by Dr. King. 

Both groups of students also were able to ask Reverend Peters questions. We feel very fortunate that Dr. Peters was able to visit with all of our students, and hope he can return to CCA a second time next year.
 
CARING COMMUNITY
FERPA REMINDER - CLASS PARTIES
Valentine's Day parties will be here before we know it.  Please remember not to post photos taken during CCA events of students other than your own child online (i.e. Facebook, Instagram, etc.).  Some CCA parents have signed "no photo" or "no video" permission slips for their students. It's important that we respect their wishes regarding the safety of their students.
STEM CLUB
Girls STEM Club!
Come join us for the next Girls STEM Club meeting 
Friday, February 12, from 3:30pm to 4:30 pm.  
 
I t will be held in the cafeteria, and is open to all girls 2nd through 4th grades.  
CCA ADMISSION SEASON
Admissions season is fast approaching, and we need to know of your intentions for the coming school year. Please click here to download the "Intent to Withdraw" form and submit it to the school office if you plan to withdraw your child/ren for the 2016-17 school year. Your help is very much appreciated as we plan for the fall!
SPORTS NOTES FOR BASKETBALL PLAYERS
Boys Basketball Party
Boys and Girls Basketball will have their end of the season party on February 11th from 3:30 to 4:30. 
 
Student vs. Staff Basketball Game
February 18th from 3:45 to 5:00. All parents and students are welcome to come watch the 8th graders take on your CCA staff members. (Note: students coming to watch must have an adult with them.)
 
Basketball Jerseys
1. All 6th and 7th grade basketball players must clean and turn in their basketball jersey and shorts to Coach Rider by February 11th before the basketball party.
2. 8th Graders must turn them in by February 26th.
JOHN ADAMS HIGH SCHOOL GRAND OPENING!
John Adams High School is opening its doors for the first time this August!  We will open with freshman and sophomore classes and will eventually hold 1,500 students by 2019. JAHS has made some impressive strides in the last few months.  First of all, we purchased a plot of land located at E470 and South Chambers Road, just down the street from American Furniture Warehouse.  Secondly, we were approved for a competitive grant which gives us over $500,000 in funds to use over the first 3 years of operation.  Lastly, we are narrowing down our search for a principal, and have already interviewed a couple of impressive candidates.  We hope to announce our first principal in the next month.
If you are the parent of a 9th grade student, it is not too late to sign up and be a part of the first class at John Adams High School!  If you'd like to sign up, or learn more about what JAHS has to offer, please visit johnadamshs.org.

STUDENT SPOTLIGHT
Melia S. spent many hours making her own pin boards, keepsake containers and ornaments to be sold at the Young Americans Center in Cherry Creek on December 5th, 2015. 
 
Melia spent her time selling almost all her handmade items at the Young American Center in Cherry Creek! She became an experienced salesperson explaining her crafts to all the customers.

 Nice work Melia!
CHESS LEAGUE MEET SCHEDULE
CCA Chess Schedule:
Feb.11th: CCA at Willow Creek
2016 - 2017 CCA CALENDAR
The 2016 - 2017 school calendar has been finalized and approved by the Board.  Please see the attached for a copy of the calendar.
YEARBOOK INFO
Order your yearbook before April 22nd to get it delivered to your student in the classroom. 

Click click here for more information.
 
Custom Pages are due on April 18th. If you need help creating your custom pages, please click here.
 
If you have any questions, please email the Yearbook Team.

Thank you! The Yearbook Team and Paparazzi Class
PTO INFO
Volunteers needed!   PTO is looking for parent volunteers for various events throughout the year.  Please click here to access the PTO Volunteer Interest form to tell us which volunteer opportunities that interest you.   Event chairs will use this list to recruit volunteers throughout the year.     


CROSSING GUARDS NEEDED
Be Safe!

We are looking for parent volunteers to work as crossing guards by Dayton and Caley as there have been close calls between pedestrians and cars turning the corner from Dayton onto Caley. Please be alert and take extra care when crossing the intersection. Volunteer crossing guards will enforce the light signals and help people to cross the street. The crossing guard duty is from 2:45 to 3:45 each afternoon (except for half days when it would be from 12:00 to 1:00 pm) and would count as double volunteer hours.
 
Please also be sure to lock your cars and leave your purses and valuables hidden from sight. We have heard of 'smash and grab' incidences and ask that you take precautions when leaving your car, even if it is only for a few minutes.
SENATE BOARD UPDATES
Board Committee descriptions are listed on the CCA website under Board of Directors/Committees.  Meeting agendas and approved minutes from the previous meetings are also posted on the website under Board of Directors/Agendas and Minutes.  If you have questions about a committee, please email the Senate member assigned to that committee.
INFORMATIONAL MEETING AT CCHS
National Outdoor Leadership School at Cherry Creek High School for an informational meeting about the school on February 18. Please click here, for more information.
ACCELERATED READER
Please click here to read more about AR.

Please click here to contact Amy Larson, Cherry Creek Academy Librarian, with any questions.

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