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March 23, 2020
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. Learn how to add events from our calendar to yours at https://www.cherrycreekacademy.org/master_calendar.
On Wednesday, March 18, 2020, Governor Polis signed an executive order closing Colorado schools through Friday, April 17, 2020 due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis. At this time, and per this order, all students – including Cherry Creek Academy students – would return to school on Monday, April 20, 2020.

The Cherry Creek Academy Foundation has cancelled the Fun Run that was scheduled for Friday, May 1, 2020.

The Cherry Creek Academy PTO has cancelled the Cleo Parker Dance Assembly that was scheduled for Friday, April 10, 2020.

The Colorado Department for Education (CDE) has also paused the administration of the CMAS (all content areas) and CoAlt (science and social studies) assessments "for the remainder of the 2019-2020 school year due to extensive school closures throughout Colorado to prevent the spread of COVID-19." For more information on assessments from the CDE, please click here .
Our Commitment to Communication
Cherry Creek Academy is committed to providing our community with excellent communication during our closure. We will continue to send our community updates via email, on our website , and through our mobile app . You can also view a record of schoolwide emails that have been sent here .

In lieu of our Monday Teacher Letters, our teachers are communicating with students and parents through Google Classrooms and emails.

Our teachers have also outlined daily schedule s for online learning.

Dr. Schultz is available to answer questions through email and by phone at 920-216-9111.
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2020-2021 Enrollment
Please complete our online  Enrollment Form   and submit two separate payments to complete your child(ren)'s enrollment for the upcoming school year. 

Enrollment Forms are due no later than Monday, March 30, 2020 at 8:00 a.m.

Please note, CCSD's Parent Forms will be available in July and families will receive an email from the district with more information over the summer.

If you have any questions, please contact Caitlin Sullivan at   csullivan@cherrycreekacademy.org . 
CCA's Technology Website
In addition to our Google Classrooms and the online resources our teachers are providing, our Technology Team has created a website with additional links and descriptions of resources here . You can also access the Technology site from CCA's home page .

We are also in the process of adding quick tutorials to help parents and students navigate our technology. Additional resources will be added and created as quickly as possible.

Please email onlinehelp@cherrycreekacademy.org for online tools and technical support issues. CCA's Technology Team will respond Monday through Friday from 8 am to 3:30 pm.
Breakfast, Lunch & a Book
CCA students are invited to attend “Breakfast, Lunch and a Book” distributions that are taking place at 11 sites across the district. Distributions will take place Monday through Friday across CCSD. Check the district website for times and locales.
YearBook: Order Now
We have some exciting news to share! This year's yearbook will cost over 15% LESS than last year and you still have the option of 2 FREE customizable pages! 

Go to  www.TreeRing.com  and enter CCA's passcode: 1013808470921971 to get your account today! 
Geography Bee: Congratulations A.J.!
Congratulations to 8th grader, A.J.K. who is one of 100 students from Colorado who qualified to compete at the state level Geography Bee. We are so proud of you A.J.!
The Annual Board Election
The 2020 CCA Board Election will begin on Wednesday, May 13, 2020 and will end on Wednesday, May 20, 2020.

There are three open positions on the Board for the 2020 Election. The term for each Board position is three years.

Nomination packets will be available Monday, March 30, 2020. They will be posted on the CCA Website and in the Eagle.

In order to better understand the roles and responsibilities of Board candidates please review the Candidate Eligibility Requirements listed below:

  • Potential candidates must attend a minimum of two (2) regular CCA Board meetings during the nine (9) months prior to the April Board meeting.
  • Potential candidates must interview with at least one (1) current Board member prior to the nomination form submittal deadline.
  • Potential candidates must agree to complete all required "Board modules" if elected. They must also agree to abide by the Code of Conduct, Duty of Care and Loyalty and Conflict of Interests policies.
  • Please find these documents here. 
  • Potential candidates must agree to abide by the CCA Non-Negotiables.
  • CCA staff members and spouses of CCA staff members are not allowed to run for the CCA Board.
  • Only one parent or legal guardian per family may serve on the CCA Board at the same time.
  • In order to be eligible to run for the CCA Board, candidates must have at least one student who is returning to CCA for the 2020-21 school year.
  • In order to be eligible to run for the CCA Board, candidates must have completed and have documented at least 50% of their annual volunteer hours by the time of nomination. If you have questions about your volunteer hours, please contact Chelsea Anderson, CCA's Communications Director, at canderson@cherrycreekacademy.org.

For more details about the Election process, please click   here   to view the Board Election Policy.

The Election will be held by an electronic ballot. A unique and confidential electronic ballot will be sent to the email address listed in PowerSchool for each parent/guardian.

Please click   here   to verify or update your email address in PowerSchool.

If you have questions about the election, please click   here   to email the Election Committee.
Cherry Creek Academy is Hiring
If you are interested in applying to Cherry Creek Academy, please email your resume & cover letter to:  careers@cherrycreekacademy.org .
 

Openings:


Community News & Resources
Food Bank Sites and Information
Cherry Creek Schools is honored to partner with a number of food banks and community resources during this unique time. These resources are available for those who are looking to volunteer or donate as well as for those who are in need. Thank you for those helping us to care for our 50,000 students and families as we work together to keep our community safe and healthy. Please click here for Cherry Creek Schools Food Bank Sites and Information page.
Internet Access for Low Income Families
Comcast is offering free new services to low-income families and increasing data limits and speed for existing users. Click here for more information on a free account and to sign up.
CCSD Online Learning Resources
Please click here for Cherry Creek Schools Online Learning Resources page.
CCSD Parent Connection Newsletter
The Parent Connection is sent to parents and community subscribers twice a month with information about student, school and district achievements, financial information, staff, events, board policy and more.    Subscribe to The Parent Connection here .

Please click  here to read the lastest Parent Connection newsletter from CCSD.
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