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In This Issue
Upcoming Events
10/1
Free Dress Day
10/2
SAC Meeting-8:05
10/6-10
Scholastic Book Fair
10/8
No School - Teacher Conferences
10/14
Skate City - 6pm - 8pm
10/17
PTO Meeting - 8:05am
10/17
Sky Dome Assembly
10/17
Ladies Night Out - 6:30pm - 9:00pm
10/20
Fall Fundraiser Delivery
September 29, 2014
Volume 21, No. 10
Dear CCA Parents:

Starting today, Monday, September 29th the CCA Eagle will be going out every Monday morning. This is in a effort to better inform parents of activities happening during the upcoming week.  Please look for the Eagle every Monday in your email inbox.  If you know someone who is not receiving the Eagle, please forward it to them so that they can sign up to receive it.  To sign up click the "Join My Mailing List" link.

 

Wednesday, October 1st is a very important day for CCA.  This is the day that determines the financial future of our school.  Please make sure that your student is at school as we would like to see perfect attendance on Wednesday.

 

Last Friday an email went home explaining the new sign-up procedure for Parent/Teacher Conferences.  This year parents will sign-up to meet with the teacher through Sign-up Genius.  If you did not receive the email you can sign-up by going to the  CCA website.  

 

New Feature.  We would like to feature your student's accomplishments that happen in and outside of school in the Eagle newsletter.  If your student has reached any milestone, please send a photo which includes only your child with a short description to Charmaine Nicolau. Please note that in doing so, you are inherently giving permission to have these displayed in both the newsletter and on the CCA website, regardless of previous permissions given on district and CCA forms.    

  

Sincerely,  

CCA Administration  

FREE DRESS DAY - October 1st
Wednesday, October 1st is FREE DRESS day.  All students may wear free dress.
Parent/Teacher Conferences
Parent/Teacher Conferences will take place on Wednesday, October 8th from 8:00am - 6:00pm. There will be no school for students on October 8th.

This year CCA is moving to an electronic sign-up through Sign-up Genius.  On Friday, September 26th an email went out with links for Sign-up Genius and instructions on how parents can reserve a time slot to meet with your student's teacher. If you did not receive
the email to sign-up you can find the links to Sign-up Genius on the CCA website.

If you need help with Sign-up Genius please contact Charmaine Nicolau or come to the front office.
Hear Ye! Hear Ye! The Book Fair is Coming!
Calling all Lords and Ladies!  The CCA Scholastic Book Fair is coming October 6th - 10th!  This year's theme is Sir Readalot's Castle: Enter the Kingdom of Books!  The Book Fair will expose students to hundreds of fun, engaging and affordable books.  Please make plans to visit the CCA Scholastic book Fair taking place in the library:

Monday, October 6th - 7:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday, October 7th - 7:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday, October 8th - 7:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday, October 9th - 7:30am - 4:30pm
Friday, October 10th - 7:30am - 4:30pm

You can download the free Book Fair App to help you find the right books for your child. Visit http://www.scholastic.com/apps for more information.  You may also participate in the Book Fair online at CCA BOOK FAIR from October 6th to October 26th.  For more information download the CCA Book Fair flyer.
PTO Information
BOX TOPS COLLECTION - October 6th - 24th is the time to bring in those Box Tops that you have been collecting. Please bring them in a baggie with the Homeroom Teacher's name on it and either bring it to the teacher or the front desk.

ORIGINAL ARTWORK GOES HOME - October 13th students will bring home their artwork and order forms.  Ask your student about it!

SKATE CITY - On Tuesday, October 14th join other CCA student's and families for a fun evening of roller skating at Skate City, 15100 E. Girard Ave, Aurora, CO  80014.

PTO MEETING - Friday, October 17th at 8:05am.  Join other parents for the monthly PTO Meeting. All are welcome to attend. Looking forward to seeing you there!
SKYDOME ASSEMBLY - Friday, October 17th.  During the assembly students will enter the dome and be introduced to a "star filled" sky.  A navigator will guide students through the stars of the Northern Hemisphere exactly as they appear on the day of the presentation. Students will learn how to identify stars and constellations and be introduced to Greek mythological characters of the past that can be found in the stars. Students will witness the night sky in different seasons and from different global perspectives.  The assembly is provided to all students through fundraising dollars.

VOLUNTEER HOURS - For information on how to record volunteer hours, please click on the link.
Volunteer Name Tags
New volunteer name badges are available for CCA's super volunteers!
Magnetic name badges are now available for all volunteers who have logged in at least 50 volunteer hours in the previous school year. Silver name badges are for volunteers with over 200 volunteer hours logged for the previous year, blue name badges are for volunteers with 50 - 199 hours logged and red name badges are for Board/Senate members and PTO Executive Board members

The name badges can be worn in place of the Raptor name sticker (the one with your picture on it).  The check in process will still be the same, sign in at the front desk and make sure your information is in Raptor and a sticker is printed.  Now, if you have a name badge you can wear it instead of the printed sticker.

Please look for your name badge on the board next to the front office.  Please return the name badge to the board when you leave the building. Way to go awesome CCA volunteers!
CCA Athletics
Practices and Games for this week:
Monday Sept. 29th
  • Girls Volleyball Practice 3:30 to 4:45
  • Boys Soccer Practice 3:30 to 4:45
Tuesday Sept. 30th
  • Girls Volleyball Games - Home vs Littleton Academy 4:15/5:00
  • Boys Soccer Game - Away @ Littleton Academy 4:15
Wednesday Oct. 1st
  • Girls Volleyball Practice 3:30 to 4:45
  • Boys Soccer Practice 3:30 to 4:45
Thursday Oct. 2nd
  • Girls Volleyball Games - Away @ Academy Charter 4:15/5:00
  • Boys Soccer Game - Away @ Academy Charter 4:15
Ladies Night Out!
The PTO's annual Ladies Night Out event is scheduled for Friday, October 17th from 6:30 - 9:00 pm!  The event will take place at 5982 S. Jasper Street, Centennial, CO 80016.  Price per person is $20 (please pay cash at the door). Delicious catering will be provided by Friends & Foodies, Inc.    

Bring your moms, sisters and friends - anyone who needs a fun night out to mingle and sample a variety of delectable cheeses and appetizers!   Please RSVP to Julie Borisov by October 10th with the number of guests that will be attending.  Looking forward to seeing you there!
Yearbook - 15% Discount until 9/30
The yearbook is now available to order!  Order and pay by September 30th for a 15% discount.  You can order using the Yearbook Link.

Two free custom pages are being offered so keep track of the photographs you take during the year so they can be used in the Yearbook.  If you have pictures you would like to include email them to Hethyr Fouse.
Volunteers Needed
Scholastic Book Fair  - Volunteers are needed with set-up and tear-down, as well as, during the Book Fair.  Hours volunteers are needed are:

 

Friday, October 3rd starting at 8:00am - Set-up                                 

Monday, October 6th - 7:30am to 4:30pm

Tuesday, October 7th -  7:30am to 4:30pm

Wednesday, October 8th -  7:30am to 7:00pm -  

(Parent/Teacher Conferences)

Thursday, October 9th -  7:30am to 4:30pm

Friday, October 10th - 7:30am to 4:30pm

Monday, October 13th - starting at 8:00am - Tear-down 

 

Volunteers can work a 3 hour shift or all day giving you ample opportunities to fulfill those required forty hours of volunteer service. Join us, have fun and meet other CCA parents while you help raise money for the school library. If you would like to volunteer contact Cesaria Miller, Book Fair Chairperson.

Service Day - The 4th Annual Service Day will take place on Wednesday, October 22nd.  Drivers and chaperions are needed to transport and assist students at various service project sites.  If you can volunteer, please contact your student's teacher.  
Johnny Appleseed Celebration
Ms. Avenius' kindergarten class celebrated Johnny Appleseed Day last Friday with crafts and apple eating.  Thanks to all the parents who came and celebrated with their students.

John Chapman (September 26, 1774 - March 11, 1845), often called Johnny Appleseed, was a famous American figure who is best known for his planting of apple trees throughout Ohio, Indiana and Illinois. He was a prominent conservationist, business man, and religious figure, and well known and liked for his kindness and generosity. Johnny Appleseed Day commemorates his birth, September 26, 1774.

CCA Service Day
Cherry Creek Academy will be holding their 4th Annual Service Day on Wednesday, October 22nd from 9:00am - 2:00pm. 

This is a day to put CCA's Eagle Character Traits into action by giving back to the community.  Students will be performing various volunteer tasks depending on grade level.  Many of our students will be visiting retirement centers.  Some will be visiting young children at day care facilities.  Other students will be collecting food items for a local food bank or cleaning around our school and nearby parks. 

To make this day run smoothly, CCA needs your help.  Drivers and chaperons will be needed to transport students to the various service projects.   If you are able to assist in any way, big or small,  please contact your student's teacher.
Destination ImagiNation

Destination ImagiNation Teams now forming for all grades!

Destination ImagiNation is an extra-curricular program that strives to teach creative problem solving strategies, team work, and life-long skills. The goal is to cultivate the creative problem solving process and make it an unconscious part of students' everyday lives.  Teams choose one challenge and spend several months perfecting their "solution."

Teams will represent CCA at the regional competition on March 21, 2015.  Last year CCA had five Destination Imagination (DI) teams compete at the regional competition with one going on to the State Competition.

This year's challenges sound extra fun! To check out the challenge previews and learn more about DI please click here to visit the DI website.  Students in Kindergarten and First Grade will do the Early Learning/Rising Stars Challenge.  Teams can have up to  seven members and must have a parent volunteer Team Manager in order to participate in DI.

If your student is interested in participating please sign up through this link to Sign-up Genius.  Teams will be forming in the next couple of weeks.

For more information on Destination ImgainNation visit www.extremecreativity.org.  If you are interested in becoming a Team Manager or have questions about CCA's DI program contact Beth Anne Gillier.
Teacher Pages
CCA Teachers have individual webpages on the CCA Website.  This is a way for teachers to post homework and let you know what is happening in class.  Please view the Teacher Pages at least once a week.

Mrs. Peterson, Art Techer writes a monthy newsletter titled Studio News.  Please check out the October edition.
Lost and Found
There is a significant amount of items in the CCA Lost and Found.  Please check to see if any items belong to your student.  All items left in Lost and Found will be donated to charity over Fall Break, October 27th - 31st.
Dennis Uniforms
As of November 25th, Dennis Uniform will no long be placing CCA logos on Used Uniform polo shirts.  CCA will no longer be accepting used uniforms shirts for sell without the CCA logo.
Readiness and  Emergency Management Plan
Each fall Cherry Creek Academy reviews the Readiness and Emergency Management for Schools (REMS) plan.  The Safety Team at CCA is committed to making sure that every student is safe at school and that CCA is prepared for all types of emergencies. 

The National Crime Prevention Council recommends the following steps for keeping students safe at home and at school:
 
What Your Child Can Do At School and At Home:
  1. Always take a friend, parent, sibling or any other person with you when walking or riding your bike to and from school.  It is safer and more fun to be with your friends!
  2. If anyone bothers you while going to or from school, get away from that person and tell a trusted adult like your parents or a teacher.
  3. If an adult approaches you for help or directions, remember that grown-ups needing help should ask other adults for help.  You do not need to help.
  4. If anyone other than your parent or an adult who your parent has given you permission to carpool with offers you a ride, say, "NO".
  5. If someone follows you, get away from him or her as quickly as you can.  Always be sure to tell your parents or a trusted adult about what happened.
  6. If someone tries to take you somewhere, quickly get away and yell, "This person is trying to take me away!" or "This person is not my father/mother!"
  7. Trust your feelings.  If someone makes you feel scared or uncomfortable, get away as fast as you can and tell a trusted adult.
Home Alone Tips for Teens:
  1. Check out the house before entering.  Go to a safe place and call for help if something does not feel right.
  2. Lock the door behind you once you are inside.
  3. Call your mom or dad when you get home to let them know you are safe.
  4. Never tell callers that your parents are not home.  Instead say that he or she cannot come to the phone or just do not answer the phone when your parents are not home.
  5. Do not open the door for anyone who comes to your home unless that person is a trusted family friend or relative and your mom and dad has said that it is okay.

It is important that parents talk with students about expectations in these situations and come up with plans for how to handle potentially dangerous situations.  Help them to recognize the warning signs of suspicious behavior such as when an adult asks them to disobey their parents or do something without permission, asks them to keep a secret, asks them for help or makes them feel uncomfortable in any way.     

Feel free to contact Lisa Lindquist, CCA School Psychologist anytime with questions, comments, concerns or anything else.  Mrs. Lindquist is available on Tuesdays and Thursdays, she can be reached by email or phone 303-779-8988 ext. 239.
School Lunch
Parents can purchase school lunches online.  Lunch on the Go Catering partners with orderlunches.com to provide a secure, fast and easy-to-use online ordering system that allows parents to view the lunch menu, order, prepay and manage student lunches.

To order lunches click on Lunch On the Go Catering.

New Parent Registration:
  1. Click on create an account
  2. School Password is CCA128

Returning Parents Registration:

  1. Sign in with your username and password.
  2. Choose student that needs location, add their grade for the new school year and click update profile.
  3.  If a student has graduated, select their name and click remove profile.
  4. Once all profiles are updated, click on the order link to begin ordering.

Order Lunch:

  1. Order lunches
  2. Check out & pay - Please make sure to complete the entire check-out process.  Do not close your browser prior to receiving the confirmation display or your order will not be processed.
  3. Print your order by clicking Print Order in the navigation bar.

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