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ALL EAGLE SUBMISSIONS MUST BE RECIEVED FRIDAY AT 8:00 A.M.
October 21, 2019
Give your student a secure, cash-free way to shop the fair. Simply create a free account, preauthorize a spending limit, and have funds immediately available. Set up your ewallet here .
The CCA Library has been transformed into an amazing wintery book fair! We hope you are able to stop by and browse the great selection of books and accessories that we have. Every purchase from the book fair earns rewards for our school.

You can view an interactive book flyer here. You can also shop online by clicking here.

Book Fair Hours:

Monday - Wednesday: 7:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Thursday: 7:30 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Friday: 7:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Upcoming Events
Wednesday, October 23
  • Valor High School Incoming 9th Grade Parent Information Night: 5:30 p.m.
Thursday, October 24
  • Parent Teacher Conferences: 5 - 7 p.m.
Friday, October 25
  • No School for Students
  • Parent Teacher Conferences: 8 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Monday, October 21 - Friday, October 25
• Scholastic Book Fair •
• Red Ribbon Week •
Parent Teacher Conferences are on October 24th from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. & on the 25th from 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. Elementary conferences are 15 minutes in length and take place in the teacher's classroom. Middle school conferences take place on a first come basis in the gym during a block of time that you pre-select. If you missed the sign-up window, or need to reschedule your conference, please contact your child's teacher directly. 
If you would like to schedule a translator for you conference, please click  here  or visit  https://forms.gle/1r4Na1P32Hw2RRRn8 . 
This week is Red Ribbon Week! Red Ribbon Week traditionally focuses on encouraging kids to commit to being drug free. This year, CCA is taking a broader approach – our focus for the week is “Healthy Bodies, Healthy Minds.” 

Throughout the week, be sure to ask your child(ren) about what they’ve learned! Some of the highlights we have planned are: 

  • CCA's Fly Like an Eagle Committee will have a table set up today so students can commit to one healthy goal. We’ll have a chain of everyone’s goals hanging near the “We Are CCA” mosaic the students created on FLAE Day to represent that we’re all here to support each other. 

  • Ms. Rutz and Mrs. MacFarland will be leading students in fun, physical activities every morning this week in the gym before school. 

  • Students and teachers will add their initials to red ribbons, signifying their commitment to “healthy bodies, healthy minds,” and those red ribbons will be displayed on the fence in front of the school. 

  • Lots of healthy tips will be displayed around the school all week. Some of the topics are: eating healthy, staying hydrated, avoiding drugs/alcohol, getting enough sleep, limiting screen time, spending time in nature, and healthy ways to manage stress. 

Students are also encouraged to participate in a poster contest. The challenge is to create a poster that shows:
  • Something they do to feel better when they’re feeling stressed out; or 
  • A healthy choice they make that helps them feel like their best selves everyday. 

Every student who submits a poster will be entered in a raffle for the chance to win a free dress day! 

Posters are due by Thursday, October 24th to qualify for a raffle entry. All posters will be displayed in the school hallways.
More News from CCA
Attention super spellers in 5 th  through 8 th  grade!!! Spelling Bee Club will start on November 1, 2019!  Students will spend time preparing for the Spelling Bee that is held on December 18, 2019. 5 participants will then go on to a District competition.  Anyone in those grades interesting in participating, please come to the first practice at 7:30, on Nov. 1, in Ms. Koenig’s room –OR- Mr. Geltman’s room at 3:30, on that same day. Practices will always be on Friday from 7:30-7:50 in Ms. Koenig’s room and from 3:30-3:50 in Mr. Geltman’s room.  In order to participate, you need to attend one of these sessions, or you can come to both!   You must also complete a registration form at https://forms.gle/KNVVvXdoHx1F8GXS7. See you there word wizards!
Student Council's annual Candy Gram Fundraiser begins October 28th and will continue through October 31st. Candy Grams (a Ring Pop with a kind note) can be purchased for friends, siblings and teachers. Parents can also purchase Candy Grams for their children. Each Candy Gram is $1. Homeroom teachers will collect money and have Candy Gram forms available for students. Parents can purchase Candy Grams and complete the forms at the front desk. Candy Grams will be delivered on November 1st. If you would like to volunteer to help with this fundraiser, please click here to sign up.
Please ensure that you child(ren) are dressed for the weather and have jackets and gloves if necessary. Please remember, students will be outside for recess unless it is actively snowing or raining or the temperature is below 21͒F.
Please remember there is no PTO meeting in October due to Fall Break. We look forward to you joining us at the November 15th PTO meeting.

The annual Original Artworks Fundraiser is coming back to CCA! Your child(ren) will be creating artwork in their art class and you will have the opportunity to order a variety professionally made items featuring your child(ren)’s art!  Items include ceramic mugs, key chains, ornaments, mouse pads, and more! Students will bring home their artwork and order forms in early November. Proceeds from this fundraiser support the CCA PTO and are used to help fund PTO events such as the annual CCA Carnival, Multicultural Festival, Pastries with Parents, and more!
Our PTO would also like to remind our community that the Fall deadline is coming up and all Box Tops must be turned in by October 28th.

For more information on Box Tops, please click here.
If you are an AmazonSmile customer, you can now support Cherry Creek Academy PTO in the Amazon shopping app on your Android device! Simply follow these instructions to turn on AmazonSmile and start generating donations.

  1. If you have the latest version of the Amazon Shopping App, open the App on your Android device.
  2. View Settings and select AmazonSmile.
  3. Follow the in-App instructions to complete the process.

AmazonSmile is not currently available for iOS users. We will notify AmazonSmile charities when it becomes available
Information from CCA's PTO
We have lots of wonderful volunteer opportunities right now!
Per the  Cherry Creek Academy Volunteer Policy , all parents/legal guardians of children at CCA shall volunteer as outlined below:  
• Two parent family – 40 hours, per school year (both parents in the same household) 
• Joint parenting family – 20 hours each parent, a total of 40 hours, per school year (parents in separate households, but both responsible for child’s care) 
• Single parent family – 20 hours, per school year (one parent solely responsible for child’s care)
Our PTO Fundraising Committee needs your help! They are still looking for a Fundraiser Chair for the 20-21 school year. If you are interested, please email ptopresident@cherrycreekacademy.org . Chairing the PTO Fall Fundraiser will quickly give you your yearly required hours!
Volunteer for
Mrs. Sandler
Mrs. Sandler is looking for volunteers to hang artwork in the hallways. For more information, please email her at asandler@cherrycreekacademy.org.
Candy Grams
Student Council is looking for parent volunteers to assist in the sales of Candy Grams .
Student Council's Halloween Dance
Yearbook Photographer Volunteers
Crosswalk Guard Volunteers
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Employment Opportunities at Cherry Creek Academy
If you are interested in applying to Cherry Creek Academy please email your resume & cover letter to:  careers@cherrycreekacademy.org .

Community Events
Holiday Baskets for Low Income Families
Integrated Family Community Services will be taking applications from low-income families, who would like to receive a Thanksgiving Basket and/or a December Holiday Basket through October 31, 2019. Please click here for more information.
Cherry Creek School District Parent Information Network (P.I.N.)
Tomorrow, October 8th, P.I.N. will host presentations titled "Making Relationships Work: Skills for Families, Friends, and Romantic Attachments." For complete information on this event, please click here.

For a complete list of this year's presentations, please click here .
Breakfast with Legislators
The Cherry Creek Community Legislative Network invites You to their annual "Breakfast with our Legislators" on Wednesday, October 23, 2019 from 7:00 – 9:00 a.m. at the Cherry Creek Innovation Campus (8000 S. Chambers Road, Centennial 80112). For more information, please click here.
Cherry Creek Schools Parent Academy
Rethinking Challenging Behavior
Using Collaborative Problem Solving
A new parenting approach to prevent and
solve behavior challenges

Location:
Walnut Hills Elementary
8195 E. Costilla Blvd.
Centennial 80112
Dates: Wednesdays, 10/23, 10/30, 11/13, and 11/20
Time: 5-6:30 p.m.

Cost: $20 includes light snacks and class materials

Click here for more information.
7th Annual Cardboard Challenge
Wednesday, October 30, 2019; 4:30 - 7 p.m.
The Cardboard Challenge is a celebration of child creativity and the role communities can play in fostering it inspired by the short film, “Caine’s Arcade.” Kids are challenged to create and build using cardboard, recycled materials and their imagination. This provides our students a unique opportunity outside of the classroom to innovate, create and shine! For more information, please click here .
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