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Principal's Newsletter October 16, 2026

Posted Date: 10/16/26 (04:00 PM)
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October 16, 2026

Upcoming Events

October 13-22: Pumpkin Sales before and after school.
October 28: SAC Meeting 3:45pm
October 28: BoD Meeting 5:30 p.m. CCA Library and online
October 30: K Mom's Day 1:15 p.m.
October 30: Halloween Celebrations and Costume Parade 2:45 p.m.
November 6: First Friday Hat day
November 11: Veterans Day Assembly - CCA Gym 7:40 a.m.
November 12: Bookmobile after school
November 12: PTO meeting 3:45pm
November 13: 3rd Grade drama field trip
November 14: Fall Festival (PTO Sponsored)
November 20: CSU Spur Field Trip - Grades 3-5
November 20: Hudson Library Field Trip - Grades K-2
November 21-30: NO SCHOOL - Happy Thanksgiving!

From the Principal

Happy Friday, CCA Families!

Thank you all so very much for attending Parent Teacher Conferences this week! It was wonderful to see everyone and to hear the celebrations about the students' successes and growth. If you were unable to make it in this week, please contact your child's teacher to reschedule or have a phone call. Teachers will also be sending home any pertinent and exciting growth data if you are unable to reschedule so that you can celebrate with your child. Please reachout to teachers if you have any questions or concerns.

Help Student Council support Breast Cancer Awareness month next Friday by wearing pink for "CCA Pink Out Day". If you are able and feel called to do so, they are also raising funds to donate to "Hope Lives!", an organization in Weld and Larimer counties that helps support breast cancer patients and survivors. CCA StuCo has donated nearly $1000 to this wonderful group over the last three years, thanks to you, our amazing CCA families. Thank you!!

FYI: 
  • Colder Weather: With colder weather starting to move in, please be sure your child has proper outerwear. Students need fresh air and movement throughout the day, so we take them outside for recess as often as possible. Above 20 degrees, not blowing children through the air due to strong winds, and not actively raining/snowing/sleeting are all fair game days. 
  • Halloween Celebrations: Many classes will celebrate Halloween on Friday, October 30 this year. Students may wear costumes all day as long as they do not interfere with the learning in classrooms. Masks may only be worn during the costume parade. Props must be kept with teachers until the costume parade. No weapons. Please be mindful of scary details in costumes, as we do have young students and younger siblings who visit on these special days. 

Have a wonderful weekend! It is looking like a beautiful one!

Lisa Cole 
CCA Director/Principal
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Spotlight

Cardinal Key Winners:

23 Cardinal Keys this week! What a show of character at CCA! Congratulations:
  • Fifth Grade Class
  • Rayelee
  • Atlas
  • Heston
  • Bennett
  • Nathan
  • Dylan
  • James
  • Freya
  • Brelyn (2)
  • Kennedy
  • Allyn
  • Addilynn
  • Cayla
  • Harlynn
  • Roslyn
  • Gracie
  • Blakely
  • Emma
  • Annalee
  • Sophia
  • Freya
My favorite part of every day is celebrating with these winners! Keep it up, Cardinals!

Athletics

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Boys Basketball coming soon!!

Let's Go REBELS!

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Volunteer at CCA

**For the safety of students, staff, and visitors, please check in with our friendly office crew when you arrive at CCA so that we are able to account for all in the event of unforeseen circumstances.**

Fall Festival planning is underway with PTO. If you missed the first planning meeting, not to worry! Just contact one of our fabulous PTO officers to find out more. ccapto@re3j.com 

Coach Cole is in search of helpers for a fun activity in PE next week. Contact her if you might be available to help with setting up an obstacle course on Tuesday. 

Teachers will continue to invite you in to help with various tasks and student groups. Please reach out to your child's teacher if you are able to give of your time. A short fifteen minutes still helps more than you know, and we would love ot have you join us!

Thank You!!

Parents/Families - Thank you for attending Parent-Teacher Conferences and taking the time to support your students' education.
PTO - Thank you to all who donated to the delicious food for staff this week. We are spoiled and blessed to have you supporting our team.
Third Grade - Thank you for all your hard work in Riggs! You are noticing so many spelling rules and asking all the right questions!
Mrs. Workman - Thank you for continuing to keep all of the recess balls aired up and ready for play! It is a blessing to watch the students enjoying so many games each day without worrying about the equipment.
Driveline Crew - Thank you for being out in the elements every morning and afternoon regardless of the weather. You keep our students and families safe and cheerful as they arrive and leave our school. Your joy is contagious!
Mrs. Baas - Thank you for helping students see the connections with art and STEM to classroom content and to the real world. 

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