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2019 - 2020 Red, White & Blue Calendar
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For the Master Calendar, please click here
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Year Round Events
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Amazon SmileSupport our PTO by linking your Amazon Smile Account to the CCA PTO
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Box TopsSupport our PTO by collecting Box Tops found on many everyday products
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Dennis VouchersSupport our PTO by purchasing certificates that are available at the CCA front office to use at Dennis Uniform Stores
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King Soopers Support our PTO by linking your King Soopers Loyalty Card to CCA
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June 2019
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Wednesday, June 5PTO Event: New Family Play Date6:00 - 8:00 p.m.Cherry Creek Academy FieldPlease click here to contact Sara Castro for more informaion about these awesome events for our new families
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Sunday, June 16PTO Event: EPI School Supply Orders DueAll DayOnlineClick here to support our PTO by purchasing your school supplies through EPI using code che109
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Monday, June 24Governance Committee Meeting9:00 a.m.Cherry Creek Academy Conference RoomThe Governance Committee helps the CCA Board provide oversight that complies with our Charter, bylaws and contract with Cherry Creek School District by maintaining, updating and initiating policies and procedures related to Cherry Creek Academy and the CCA Board. It also acts as the Board liaison to the School Accountability (SAC) Committee. Please click here for Governance Committee Agendas and Minutes.
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Wednesday, June 26PTO Event: New Family Play Date6:00 - 8:00 p.m.Cherry Creek Academy FieldPlease click here to contact Sara Castro for more information about these awesome events for our new families
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July 2019
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Tuesday, July 9Board Meeting6:00 p.m.Cherry Creek Academy LibraryJoin our board for this meeting to discuss relevant monthly topics
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Saturday, July 20PTO Event: New Family Play Date4:00 - 6:00 p.m.Cherry Creek Academy FieldPlease click here to contact Sara Castro for more information about these awesome events for our new families
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August 2019
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Thursday, August 1Teacher Work DayAll DayNo School for Students
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PTO Event: Used Uniform8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.Cherry Creek Academy CafeteriaSupport the PTO by purchasing gently used uniforms and sell items of your own at our rummage sale
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Friday, August 2Teacher Work DayAll DayNo School for Students
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Grades 1 - 6 Back to School Night3:00 - 7:00 p.m.Cherry Creek Academy Open HouseFamilies with children in grades 1 - 6 are invited to an open house to meet teachers and learn about our school
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PTO Event: Used Uniform3:00 - 7:00 p.m.Cherry Creek Academy CafeteriaSupport the PTO by purchasing gently used uniforms and sell items of your own at our rummage sale
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Monday, August 5Teacher Work DayAll DayNo School for Students
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Tuesday, August 6Grades 1 - 8 First Day of SchoolAll DayCherry Creek AcademyWelcome students in grades 1 -8! We're excited for a great year!
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Wednesday, August 7Finance Committee Meeting8:05 a.m.Cherry Creek AcademyThe Finance Committee oversees and monitors CCA's financial affairs, including budgeting, expense approvals, fund balances, and meeting financial requirements of various government agencies and debt issuers.
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Kindergarten Back to School Night5:00 - 6:00 p.m.Cherry Creek AcademyJoin us for a night all about kindergarten at our school!
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Thursday, August 8Kindergarten First Day of SchoolAll DayCherry Creek AcademyWelcome kindergartners! We're excited for a great year!
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Coffee & Kleenex 8:00 - 8:30 a.m.Cherry Creek Academy CafeteriaJoin other parents who have children in kindergarten
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Friday, August 9Governance Committee Meeting8:05 a.m.Cherry Creek Academy Conference RoomThe Governance Committee helps the CCA Board provide oversight that complies with our Charter, bylaws and contract with Cherry Creek School District by maintaining, updating and initiating policies and procedures related to Cherry Creek Academy and the CCA Board. It also acts as the Board liaison to the School Accountability (SAC) Committee. Please click here for Governance Committee Agendas and Minutes.
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Saturday, August 10PTO Event: New Family Welcome Breakfast8:00 - 10:00 a.m.Sundance Hills Club House & PlaygroundThe PTO welcomes all our new families with this celebratory breakfast
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Monday, August 12Student Council Informational MeetingMiddle School LunchesCherry Creek Academy Innovation Space
Students can learn all about Cherry Creek Academy's student council during the middle school lunch period
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Tuesday, August 13Technology Committee Meeting7:00 a.m. Cherry Creek AcademyJoin CCA Board members and staff to discuss how technology is utilized at CCA.
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Board Meeting6:00 p.m.Cherry Creek Academy LibraryJoin our board for this meeting to discuss relevant monthly topics
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Thursday, August 15Grades 7 & 8 Back to School Night5:30 - 7:00 p.m.Cherry Creek Academy Open HouseFamilies with children in grades 7 & 8 are invited to an open house to meet teachers and learn about our school
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Friday, August 16PTO Event: Pastries with Parents7:30 - 8:00 a.m.Cherry Creek Academy CafeteriaEach quarter, the PTO hosts a fun and breakfast for students and their families. RSVP links are provided in The Eagle.
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PTO Meeting8:00 a.m.Cherry Creek Academy CafeteriaPTO meetings are open to all parents and guardian's in the CCA community and take place on the the third Friday of each month from August to May
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Tuesday, August 20Fly like an Eagle Committee Meeting8:00 a.m.Cherry Creek Academy CafeteriaThe Fly like an Eagle Committee meets once a month to discuss ideas and plan character building activities for students
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Wednesday, August 21Schoolhouse Talk8:05 a.m.Cherry Creek Academy CafeteriaJoin our school leaders for a monthly discussion about our school
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Friday, August 23Student Council Meeting7:30 a.m.Cherry Creek Academy Innovation SpaceStudent in grades 5-8 are welcome to participate in student council meetings.
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Core Knowledge Event: Earth Balloon12:30 - 3:30 p.m. Cherry Creek Academy GymJoin CCA's 2nd grade classes as they expand their landforms unit with a vist from Children's Museum.
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PTO Event: Carnival5:00 - 8:00 p.m.Cherry Creek AcademyEach year the CCA PTO transforms our school into a fun-filled carnival experience for students and their families.
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Monday, August 26 - Monday, September 30 PTO Event BIG FundraiserAll WeekTBD
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Wednesday, August 28Vision & Hearing Screening8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Cherry Creek Academy Gym/LibraryStudents are screened for vision and hearing by Cherry Creek School District Staff
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Friday, August 30Student Council Meeting7:30 a.m.Cherry Creek Academy Innovation SpaceStudent in grades 5-8 are welcome to participate in student council meetings.
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September 2019
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Monday, September 2Labor Day/No SchoolAll DayNo School for students or staff
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Tuesday, September 3Technology Committee Meeting7:00 a.m. Cherry Creek AcademyJoin CCA Board members and staff to discuss how technology is utilized at CCA.
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School Accountability Committee Meeting8:05 a.m.Cherry Creek Academy Conference RoomThe SAC is a required committee of all schools and falls under the Governance Committee. This committee elects a parent chair person each year and implements two annual surveys – the Teacher Feedback Survey and the Climate Survey. CCA Director and administrative staff present the School Unified Improvement plan and school Dashboard for committee feedback.
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Wednesday, September 4Finance Committee Meeting8:05 a.m.Cherry Creek AcademyThe Finance Committee oversees and monitors CCA's financial affairs, including budgeting, expense approvals, fund balances, and meeting financial requirements of various government agencies and debt issuers.
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Fly Like an Eagle Event: Skate City6:00 -8:00 p.m. Skate City: AuroraEach year CCA and Skate City team up for fun skating events for students. Information on these events will be available in the Eagle.
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Wednesday, September 4 - Friday, September 6Estes Park Trip (5th & 6th Grades)Estes ParkAn overnigth field trip for 5th & 6th grade students. Volunteer opportunities will be available in the Eagle Newsletter
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Friday, September 6Student Council Meeting7:30 a.m.Cherry Creek Academy Innovation SpaceStudent in grades 5-8 are welcome to participate in student council meetings.
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Governance Committee Meeting8:05 a.m.Cherry Creek Academy Conference RoomThe Governance Committee helps the CCA Board provide oversight that complies with our Charter, bylaws and contract with Cherry Creek School District by maintaining, updating and initiating policies and procedures related to Cherry Creek Academy and the CCA Board. It also acts as the Board liaison to the School Accountability (SAC) Committee. Please click here for Governance Committee Agendas and Minutes.
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Student Council Event Snack Shack Opens5-8 Grade LunchCherry Creek Academy CafeteriaStudent Council sells items during the 5th -8th grade lunch periods to raise money for various school events
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Monday, September 9Fly like an Eagle Committee Meeting8:00 a.m.Cherry Creek Academy CafeteriaThe Fly like an Eagle Committee meets once a month to discuss ideas and plan character building activities for students
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Tuesday, September 10zSpace Demonstration5:40 p.m.Cherry Creek Academy zSpace LabJoin our Board for a zSpace tutorial by Mrs. Shepperd at 5:40 p.m. on Tuesday, September 10th, before the Board meeting. CCA's new zSpace lab opened at the beginning of this school year and combines elements of AR (Augmented Reality) and VR (Virtual Reality) to create educational experiences that are immersive and interactive. Come see what our students are so excited about and try out this amazing new technology.
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Board Meeting6:00 p.m.Cherry Creek Academy LibraryJoin our board for this meeting to discuss relevant monthly topics
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Facilities Corp. Board Meeting7:00 p.m.Cherry Creek Academy LibraryThis board is a separate entity that holds the facilities for Cherry Creek Academy. CCA as a school cannot own property so therefore this Board oversees all debt on the mortgage.
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Wednesday, September 11Schoolhouse Talk8:05 a.m.Cherry Creek Academy CafeteriaJoin our school leaders for a monthly discussion about our school
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Communications Committee Meeting9:00 a.m. Cherry Creek AcademyOur Communication Committee will meet on September 11, 2019 and February 12, 2020 following the Schoolhouse Talks (9:00 am - 10:00 am) and periodically throughout the year as needed. Our Communication Committee also is in charge of our “Schoolhouse Talks” that occur each month and are scheduled monthly on the second Wednesday of each month.
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Friday, September 13Student Council Meeting7:30 a.m.Cherry Creek Academy Innovation SpaceStudent in grades 5-8 are welcome to participate in student council meetings.
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Fly Like an Eagle Event: Team Building Morning - LunchCherry Creek AcademyStudent experience a morning full of team building activities
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Tuesday, September 17Core Knowledge Event: Constitution Day9:15 - 11:15 a.m. Cherry Creek Academy GymThe 8th great hosts museum exhibits to celebrate the Constitution.
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Friday, September 20Student Council Meeting7:30 a.m.Cherry Creek Academy Innovation SpaceStudent in grades 5-8 are welcome to participate in student council meetings.
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PTO Meeting8:00 a.m.Cherry Creek Academy CafeteriaPTO meetings are open to all parents and guardian's in the CCA community and take place on the the third Friday of each month from August to May
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PTO Event: Dr. Arthur Benjamin Mathmagician AssemblyK-4: 1:15 - 2:00 p.m.
5-8: 2:20 - 3:05 p.m.
Cherry Creek Academy GymDr. Arthur Benjamin is coming to Cherry Creek Academy to show just how fun math can be!
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PTO Event: Fundraiser AssemblyK-4: 2:00 - 2:15 p.m.
5-8: 3:05 - 3:20 p.m.
Cherry Creek Academy GymThe PTO will announce the final numbers for the Fall Fundraiser.
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Student Council Event: Middle School Movie Night5:00 - 7:00 p.m.Cherry Creek Academy Cafeteria Middle School students are invited to enjoy a fun movie night hosted by our Student Council.
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Thursday, September 26Core Knowledge Event: Johnny Appleseed Day (Kindergarten)TBDCherry Creek AcademyKindergartners celebrate the birth of John Chapman-- an American pioneer credited with introducing apple trees to parts of the U.S.
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Friday, September 27Student Council Meeting7:30 a.m.Cherry Creek Academy Innovation SpaceStudent in grades 5-8 are welcome to participate in student council meetings.
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October 2019
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Tuesday, October 1Technology Committee Meeting7:00 a.m. Cherry Creek AcademyJoin CCA Board members and staff to discuss how technology is utilized at CCA.
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School Accountability Committee Meeting8:05 a.m.Cherry Creek Academy Conference RoomThe SAC is a required committee of all schools and falls under the Governance Committee. This committee elects a parent chair person each year and implements two annual surveys – the Teacher Feedback Survey and the Climate Survey. CCA Director and administrative staff present the School Unified Improvement plan and school Dashboard for committee feedback.
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Wednesday, October 2October Count DayAll DayCherry Creek AcademyThe official student membership headcount for all Colorado public school districts.
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Finance Committee Meeting8:05 a.m.Cherry Creek AcademyThe Finance Committee oversees and monitors CCA's financial affairs, including budgeting, expense approvals, fund balances, and meeting financial requirements of various government agencies and debt issuers.
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Friday, October 4Picture DayAll DayCherry Creek Academy GymIndividual student and class photos
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Student Council Meeting7:30 a.m.Cherry Creek Academy Innovation SpaceStudent in grades 5-8 are welcome to participate in student council meetings.
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Governance Committee Meeting8:05 a.m.Cherry Creek Academy Conference RoomThe Governance Committee helps the CCA Board provide oversight that complies with our Charter, bylaws and contract with Cherry Creek School District by maintaining, updating and initiating policies and procedures related to Cherry Creek Academy and the CCA Board. It also acts as the Board liaison to the School Accountability (SAC) Committee. Please click here for Governance Committee Agendas and Minutes.
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Monday, October 7 Fly like an Eagle Committee Meeting8:00 a.m.Cherry Creek Academy CafeteriaThe Fly like an Eagle Committee meets once a month to discuss ideas and plan character building activities for students
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Tuesday, October 8Board Meeting6:00 p.m.Cherry Creek Academy LibraryJoin our board for this meeting to discuss relevant monthly topics
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Thursday, October 10Core Knowledge Event: Egypt Day1:20 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. Cherry Creek Academy First Grade Classrooms1st Grade
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Wednesday, October 9Schoolhouse Talk8:05 a.m.Cherry Creek Academy CafeteriaJoin our school leaders for a monthly discussion about our school
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Friday, October 11Fly Like an Eagle Event:Service DayAll DayCherry Creek AcademyStudents volunteer at our school and in the community doing various service projects
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Quarter 1 EndsAll DayCherry Creek AcademyQuarter 1 grading period ends
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Student Council Meeting7:30 a.m.Cherry Creek Academy Innovation SpaceStudent in grades 5-8 are welcome to participate in student council meetings.
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Monday, October 14 - Friday, October 18Fall Break/No SchoolAll WeekNo school for students or staff
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Monday, October 21 - Friday, October 25Fly Like an Eagle Event: Red Ribbon WeekAll WeekCherry Creek AcademyFor information about this nationally recognized week, please click here.
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Each year the CCA Library is transformed into a awesome book fair where students and families are able to purchase books and other items to add to their home libraries. October 21 - 23 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., October 24- 7:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.; October 25 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.All Week Cherry Creek Academy LibraryEach year the CCA Library is transformed into a awesome book fair where students and families are able to purchase books and other items to add to their home libraries.
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Thursday, October 24Parent Teacher Conferences5: 00 - 7:00 p.m.Cherry Creek AcademySign up for teacher conferences will be available on our website and in the Eagle Newsletter
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Friday, October 25Parent Teacher Conferences/ No School for Students8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Cherry Creek AcademyNo school for students. Sign up for teacher conferences will be available on our website and in the Eagle Newsletter
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Saturday, October 26Strategic Planning8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Cherry Creek AcademyJoin CCA Leadership and the Board of Directors to discuss the goals and vision for CCA
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Monday, October 28 - Friday, November 1Student Council Event: Candy GramsAll Week Cherry Creek AcademyStudent Council sells sweet treats to raise money for various school events
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November 2019
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Friday, November 1Student Council Meeting7:30 a.m.Cherry Creek Academy Innovation SpaceStudent in grades 5-8 are welcome to participate in student council meetings.
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Governance Committee Meeting8:05 a.m.Cherry Creek Academy Conference RoomThe Governance Committee helps the CCA Board provide oversight that complies with our Charter, bylaws and contract with Cherry Creek School District by maintaining, updating and initiating policies and procedures related to Cherry Creek Academy and the CCA Board. It also acts as the Board liaison to the School Accountability (SAC) Committee. Please click here for Governance Committee Agendas and Minutes.
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Student Council: 6 - 8 Halloween Dance6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Cherry Creek Academy GymA fun night hosted by Student Council for students in grades 6 - 8
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Tuesday, November 5PTO Event: Original Art Work Orders Due (except 7th Grade)All DayCherry Creek AcademyThis fundraiser helps transform student artwork into wonderful keepsakes and awesome household items. A percentage of sales goes to the CCA PTO. Information about this fundraiser is sent home with student's and announced in The Eagle
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Technology Committee Meeting7:00 a.m. Cherry Creek AcademyJoin CCA Board members and staff to discuss how technology is utilized at CCA.
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Wednesday, November 6Finance Committee Meeting8:05 a.m.Cherry Creek AcademyThe Finance Committee oversees and monitors CCA's financial affairs, including budgeting, expense approvals, fund balances, and meeting financial requirements of various government agencies and debt issuers.