Important Dates for Seniors

Important Dates for Seniors
May 2014
PTCO...........................................4-7
Summer Reading ......................9-11
Counseling...................................12
Post Grad..............................14-15
ACT Testing...........................16-17
Activities/Athletics.....................19
Calendar......................................28
The Home Herald is published
on-line monthly during the school year
(September-May) by
Cherry Creek High School
Communications/Activities Department
9300 E. Union Ave.,
Englewood, Colorado 80111.
Publisher: Penny Malloy
[email protected]
Editor: Tina Roark
[email protected]
The deadline for newsletter
submissions is the 15th of
each month.
May 12th Pick-up Yearbooks, periods 4-6
Pick-up Senior Check-out Sheets
and Report Card Forms in Post Grad
May 14th Seniors’ Last Full Day of classes
May 15th Senior Check-out , 8-11 a.m. in the East Gym
Last day to purchase Senior Celebra-tion Tickets. Last day to register guests for Prom/
After Prom.
May 16th Last day to pre purchase Prom tickets
Senior Celebration begins at noon in the NortH and South Gyms
May 17th
Prom, 9:00 pm -12 AM at Infinity Park Event Center in Glen-dale. All students must present current student ID and a ticket for admission to the dance.
After Prom Party, CCHS, 12:00 to 4:30 a.m. in the West Building. Students must pres
ent a current ID for admission. There is no charge for After Prom and all Juniors and Seniors are invited, but must be preregis
tered for both events.
May 20th
Graduation Rehearsal, 2:30-5 p.m. in the South Gym and Stutler Bowl. Rehearsal is
MANDATORY. Caps and gowns will be dis
tributed after rehearsal.
May 21st
CCHS Graduation Ceremony, Stutler Bowl,
8 a.m. Seniors report to South Gym by 7a.m. with caps, gowns and honor cords
(if appli Vcable).
GOOD LUCK SENIORS!!
From the Principal..........................2
FROM THE WEST OFFICE
Dear Cherry Creek High School Community,
It is with mixed emotions that I write my last Home Herald
article for the 2013-2014 school year. The joy and excitement all of the quarter 4 activity brings makes this time
of year extra special but it also leaves us all tired. And of
course there is the pride we all have in seeing our seniors
prepare to walk across the stage at Stutler Bowl to receive
a diploma, but it is also sad to know they will soon leave
campus and, in most cases, our homes. As of May 1st, the
seniors have only 10 school days remaining. To the parents
of the seniors, I say enjoy the special moments and keep
tissue in hand to wipe away the tears of pride and joy.
Plans and preparations for next year are already underway.
We are in the process of interviewing for openings we have
for next year. We have already hired outstanding educators
who I am certain the students will love and learn from in the
coming years. I am proud to welcome to the “Bruin Family” Rob Matuschek who currently teaches math at Creek.
Rob will be a dean of students next year. Michael Degitis
will be a new member of the Creek Math Department,
after spending this year at Boulder High. Finally, Erica
Padzik will teach Yearbook and Introduction to Business
next year. Erica has taught in DPS and Douglas County.
Unfortunately, we not only welcome new members to
the “Bruin Family” during this time of the year, but also
bid farewell to faculty members who are retiring. This
year we say goodbye and thank you to Gary Bragg, Phil
Goodin, Sherril Hixon, Jolene Lucero, Deb Norlin, Janet
Sammons and Alan Walker. We also have two retirements from the classified support staff as Eling Fasano
and Kurt Halbisen move on to new chapters in their life.
All of these educators have made a positive impact on
students and on Cherry Creek. They will be missed.
In May we will host a number of concerts, banquets, awards
nights, athletic events and more. I hope to see you at some of
these events supporting the students as we close out the school
year. One special celebration that will take place on May 2nd
is the celebration of the Grammy Award we have won for
Excellence in Music Education. Parents of the music students
are welcome to join the celebration at the end of the day in the
Kirby Lyle Gymnasium. This honor is certainly one of the
greatest forms of of recognition we have received as a school
and community. The students and teachers deserve to be celebrated and honored for this prestigious accomplishment.
I would like to take this opportunity to thank the parents
for their efforts to ensure that Cherry Creek High School
is one of the top schools in the country. I am fortunate
to work in a community where the parents care about
their children and education and where the expectations
are high. The children come to school well-prepared to
learn and work. Thank you for your support. Here are
my hopes for the students and parents during the summer
vacation:
1. Enjoy time with your family and friends.
2. Read for pleasure.
3. Have fun.
4. Be safe.
5.Relax!
Finally, I would like to leave you with excerpts of the
letter I recently sent home to our seniors as they prepare to
complete their high school experience. Although some of
the message was crafted specifically for a senior, there were
pieces that are well-suited for any student.
Here is a section of the letter:
As the end of the school year and the spring weather
approaches, there traditionally tend to be more temptations to use illegal substances, specifically ALCOHOL. I ask you to make good decisions for yourself and support your friends in doing the same.
Parents, please help in these efforts by asking questions
of your children. You should know where they are going
and who they will be with. And of course, you need to
know if there will be alcohol at the event. There are too
many people, including you and me, who care about the
kids not to ask that they think twice about their decisions.
The sunny Colorado days have arrived. I am not naïve
to think that the beautiful weather does not make it difficult
to attend class. Nevertheless, ATTENDANCE is vital to
fully experience the educational opportunities available
to you. Please keep in mind that the school and teachers
maintain high standards and the expectation is that each
day is utilized to teach valuable material. Although it is
not common, we have had students learn from their college
that their acceptance to the institution has been reversed
due to a drop in grades and/or a lack of attendance.
Please do not hesitate to contact me this summer if
you have any concerns or questions. Due to construction, the tentative plan is for the administrative staff
to be housed at Campus Middle School this summer.
The exact details will be shared once they are set.
Sincerely,
Ryan T. Silva
Principal
PASS
Partnership for
Academically
Successful Students
Join us for our final meeting of the year
on May 14, 2014
All meetings are held in the
Community Rooms
(by the library)
6:00 -7:30 pm
Contact Doug Aglietti for
further information.
720-554-2308
[email protected]
BEAR
NECESSITIES
SUMMER
DRIVER’S ED
PROGRAM
Programs are available
throughout the summer.
Please visit the following
website:
www.cherrycreekschools.org/athleticsactivities/driversed
End of year clearance!
25%-50% sale on selected items.
We have summer reading books
in stock, and great ideas for
year-end gifts,
especially for incoming Freshmen.
Come check us out and support
your school at the same time.
Hours: Monday-Friday,
8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Phone: 720-554-2029
Open all mornings during finals
Brown Bag
with the Principal!
Join Principal Ryan
Silva for the last Brown
Bag monthly meeting
of the year on May 14th, starting at 11:30
a.m. in the West Main Office conference
room. It’s informal, informational, and a
great way to find out what’s
happening at Creek!
PTCO
(Parent/Teacher/Community Organization)
The year has truly FLOWN BY!!!
It has been such an honor serving as PTCO Co-Presidents this year! This experience has allowed us to participate in a variety of Creek activities and has strengthened our appreciation of what our kids and school staff experience every day. Our
job was made much easier thanks to the amazing support of many parents who volunteer their time and made the year run so
smoothly.
Special thanks and appreciation to the following:
•Sue Bouck and Debbie Keesling, past co-presidents, who provided invaluable advice throughout the year and worked to
fill our PTCO slate. These two ladies give so much to Creek and it is greatly appreciated!
•Our knowledgeable Catherine Cooper who served as Treasurer and does an amazing job with all of our financials. Our
Recording Secretary, Susan Stahl, who ensured that minutes were taken and distributed for all Executive and General Meetings. All of you ladies were invaluable to us!
•Maria Dameron and Tara Miller, our After Prom Chairs, who work all year to create, assemble and produce an evening
that will be a night to remember for years to come! This is a time consuming volunteer job at CCHS and we are so grateful
to them. Thanks also to the rest of the talented, creative leadership team and every single volunteer who helps with After
Prom. The main goal for CCHS PTCO has always been to coordinate After Prom for our students and it truly takes an entire
VILLAGE of volunteers to pull it off! Thanks to EVERYONE for helping to keep our kids safe and for planning a fun night!
•Each and every General Board member who spent countless hours affecting positive change for Creek and the committees
they represented. Over 50 volunteer positions comprise our General Board and we truly thank you!
•Special thanks to Cindy Wells for her efficient job of rallying volunteers to help with special projects every time we needed
them.
•Thanks to Mr. Silva who supports our initiatives and who genuinely cares about everyone at Creek! He is an amazing leader, and as a school community we are so thankful and lucky to have him as our Principal. Thank you also to Tracey Powell,
Mr. Silva’s Executive Assistant, for keeping us informed and on task. We appreciate you both so much for all of your support for PTCO.
•Finally, to Stephanie Kallet and Anita Corwin, next year’s Co-Presidents, who have incredible track records as amazing
volunteers and will do a terrific job next year. We look forward to working alongside you and helping you bring your vision
to CCHS.
With gratitude,
Bonnie Arnold and Katie Wilkins CCHS PTCO Co-Presidents
[email protected]; [email protected]
A BIG THANKS TO ALL OF OUR WONDERFUL
VOLUNTEERS
No matter how large or small the volunteer job is at Cherry
Creek, we appreciate EVERYONE who devotes their time and
energy into making our school the best it can be!
A special thanks to those who helped assemble TCAP snacks,
helped with Student Senate elections, served as proctor support for the AP
exams, supported the Senior breakfast, volunteered their time with self
scheduling and handing out check in sheets, plus those who volunteered
for Speech and Debate, DECA, Robotics or any of our wonderful clubs!
Thank you to all the volunteers who helped in any way this year.
Your time is greatly appreciated!!!
FINAL PTCO Meeting of the year…
Celebrate our seniors!
Do you have a graduating senior? If so, we want to celebrate YOU and your journey to this milestone! Please join us for our May 8th PTCO meeting and rose ceremony so we can formally thank you for being a parent volunteer at CCHS. The
meeting will be held from 9 am to 10:30 am in the Fine Arts lobby. If you have a
graduating senior and are able to join us please email [email protected] or
RSVP through the sign up genius link by May 5th.
April 10, 2014
The meeting was called to order at 9:10 am by co-presidents Katie Wilkins and Bonnie Arnold.
The March minutes were approved. Meeting participants took a tour of the AP Art Studio.
Creek’s Wind Ensemble treated meeting attendees to a performance.
2013 -2014 PTCO Grant Awards – Katie Wilkins gave an update on the grant money that has
been awarded to CCHS teachers. She mentioned that CCHS is fortunate to have had nearly
$24, 000 in grant money to disburse to teachers.
Katie introduced Michael Shabowski from Library/Tech department and Jeff Boyce from
Science. Both teachers thanked the PTCO for their contributions.
Katie reviewed the remainder of the 2013-2014 PTCO Grant Awards.
Krista Keogh mentioned that Theatre Arts needs old books for the set of an upcoming play. If
you have any books you can part with, please leave them on the table outside the Fine Arts
auditorium.
Tara Miller, Co-chair for After Prom discussed the progress for the upcoming After-Prom. The
theme has been set and vendors are scheduled. Volunteers will be needed to help set up, clean
up, and assist during the overnight event. The After Prom committee will also be collecting prize
items to give out during the event.
Katie introduced Annette Sorenson who started a business specializing in compassionate health
coaching for teen girls. For more information, contact her at [email protected].
Grace’s 5K Race will be held at CCHS this April 27th at 9 am. Please spread the word,
www.graces-race.org.
Sue Bouck reviewed the slate for next year, and there are still positions open.
Mr. Ryan Silva – Principal’s report
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The master schedule of classes will be out next week.
1,120 students will be taking 2,432 AP exams in May.
There will be a new course offering for Jr. and Sr. level students; the class will be run
through the EPIC program and is called Medical Careers, with a teacher coordinator and
doctors who come to the class. It will be before school, M-Th, 6:00-7:00 am.
The Grammy celebration will be May 2nd. All music students are invited to attend.
There are currently 12 teaching positions to fill.
Rob Matuschek has been hired as Dean.
There are 2 new support staff hires; 1 in Post Grad, and there will be open positions for
an Athletics secretary, registrar’s specialist, attendance asst., and 3 new security guards.
Asbestos containment occurred over spring break. Carpet and seating has been selected
for the FA Theater.
Senior students have only 23 days left until they check out. Parents have been sent home
a letter about expectations of seniors during the remaining days of school. Mr. Silva
wants to avoid potential problem behavior, which could prevent students from
participating in graduation. He is also concerned that seniors may participate in a “senior
prank” that could damage property or result in injury to students.
PTCO 2013-2014 Grant Awards
We are delighted to announce the following grants to our dedicated CCHS staff. These
grants are made possible by your generous support through Friends of CCHS PTCO
during August registration and throughout the year. In addition to the grants listed below,
your PTCO dollars fund After Prom and several staff appreciation events throughout the
year. Thank you so much for your financial support!
Students
Department
Requested
Amount Granted
Impacted
Student Activities
TV monitor for East building
$2,000
All
Activities
Student Senate support
$100
All
Theatre
Digital sound board
$4,400
All
Fine Arts
Ceramics pugmill
$2,500
150
Science
Micro-house supplies
$3,000
220
AVID
5 computer stations
$2,849
120
Library/Tech
8 computers for research
$4,500
All
Fine Arts
4 keyboard pianos
$3,300
50
Foreign Language
keyboards, monitors, hardware
$1,130
2000
Enjoy being in the know and recieving
the Week at Creek every week?
With every new school year, you need to ‘opt in’ to continue
receiving communications from CCHS during the registration process. When you begin filling out the on-line check-in
forms for next year, please follow the simple directions below to assure you have signed up to receive CCHS and PTCO communications!
Log in to http://my.cherrycreekschools.org, click on Parent Forms,
and select YES to the “Opt In” option.
This will authorize both your school and your PTO
to use your email contact information to share
important communications with you.
Creek Goes to Planet Hollywood
The Premiere After Party –
The 2014 After Prom
Sneak Preview, M ay 1 7 th @ 7 -1 0 pm
Join us for a sneak peek at the Creek After Prom. This free event is
open to community as a way to say “ thanks” for your continued
support of Cherry Creek H igh School and our students.
Visitors will be able to:
 Tour the party area
 Preview the Senior Posters
 Learn about the night’s festivities
 Enjoy snacks and beverages
 Find out about our fantastic community sponsors
Cherry Creek High School
goes to
the Premiere After-Party Event
After Prom - Saturday May 17th from midnight to 4:15 am
How you can be involved:
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Remind your Senior to submit their Sr. Poster data/photos
Attend the Sneak Preview
Help set up, Friday, May 16th in the afternoon
Help set up, Saturday, May 17th in the morning
Help run an event activity
Help tear down, Sunday, May 18th in the morning
Donate a prize
Donate a food or beverage item
Donate cash by mailing a check to the school marked
“PTCO-After Prom” or use the PayPal link below:
https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=PJ98CARE3S6U4
For more information, please contact the chair’s below:
Maria Dameron
Event Co-Chair
[email protected]
303-565-6412
Barb Russell
Prize Chair
[email protected]
303-887-5080
Tara Miller
Event Co-Chair
[email protected]
720-201-6024
Anita Turner-Corwin
Volunteer Chair
[email protected]
214-762-7177
Connie Summers
Senior Posters
[email protected]
Cindy Couch
Food Chair
[email protected]
303-916-9590
Below are the summer reading requirements for students enrolled in these classes for the fall of 2014. Students must
read the books listed for any class in which they are enrolled for the fall. Teachers will hold students accountable for
having read these books on the first day of class. Whatever class the student is enrolled in before schedule changes
in the fall determines which book the student is required to read for the first day of class. We have contacted the
CCHS Library/Media Center and Koelbel and Castlewood libraries to let them know there will be students asking to
check out these books this summer. We have also contacted our school bookstore and both the Barnes and Nobles
and Tattered Cover book stores in our attendance area so that these stores can stock enough books for students
who want to buy them.
The Cherry Creek High School English Department’s
2014 Summer Reading Requirement List
-Students enrolled in these classes must read the book listed below before the first day of class in August CP English 9:
English 9 Honors:
Humanities 9:
CP English 10:
English 10 Honors:
CP English 11:
AP Language:
AP Literature:
The Bean Trees by Barbara Kingsolver
A Separate Peace by John Knowles
Last Days of Summer by Steve Kluger
The Color of Water by James McBride
Cannery Row by John Steinbeck - there is also a study guide which
can be found on the CCHS website under English Dept.
Into the Wild by Jon Krakauer
Tortilla Curtain by T.C. Boyle.
The Namesake by Jhumpa Lahiri and “The Overcoat” by Nikolai
Gogol. (Gogol’s story is available as a download off the internet.)
African American Literature:
The Souls of Black Folk by W.E.B. DuBois
Award Winners:
An Unfinished Life by Mark Spragg
Creative Writing:
Bird by Bird: Some Instructions on Writing and Life by Anne Lamott
CE Intro to College Composition: The Tipping Point by Malcolm Gladwell
CE Intro to College Literature
Life of Pi by Yann Martel
Journalism:
The Art of the Interview by Martin Perlich
Multi Cultural Literature
No book, meets only second semester
Reading/Writing for Success:
The Other Side of the Sky by Farah Ahmedi
Science Fiction:
Who Goes There by John Campbell, available at
http://www.whogoesthere.info/download.php
Senior Seminar:
Life of Pi by Yann Martel
Shakespeare:
The Daughter of Time by Josephine Tey
Writing Clinic:
No book, meets only second semester
Writing on Film:
A River Runs Through It by Norman Macclean
Beginning Debate:
Advanced Debate Forensics
Advanced Oratory:
Advanced Debate Extemp:
Advanced Debate PF:
Advanced Debate LD:
Cross-Ex Debate:
In Our Defense by Ellen Alderman and Caroline Kennedy
The Best American Essays 2013 by Robert Atwan (ed), Cheryl Strayed (ed)
The Best American Essays 2013 by Robert Atway (ed), Cheryl Strayed (ed)
The Future of Freedom: Illiberal Democracy of Home and Abroad
(Revised ed.) by Fareed Zakaria
The Future of Freedom: Illiberal Democracy of Home and Abroad
(Revised ed.) by Fareed Zakaria
The Future of Freedom: Illiberal Democracy of Home and Abroad
(Revised ed.) by Fareed Zakaria
The Future of Freedom: Illiberal Democracy of Home and Abroad
(Revised ed.) by Fareed Zakaria
2014 CCHS FACULTY FAVORITES
TITLE
AUTHOR
RECOMMENDED BY:
11/22/63
100-Year-Old Man Who Climbed Out the
Window and Disappeared
Beloved
Boys in the Boat, The
Buddha in the Attic
Calculating God
Stephen King
Donna Luther-Adrian, Registrar
Jonas Jonassen
Keith Harrison, Science
Toni Morrison
Daniel James Brown
Julie Otsuka
Robert Sawyer
Lisa Werber, English
Margie Kidd, SAS
Mhari Doyle, English
Chris Meagher, Social Studies
Canada
Richard Ford
Code Name Verity
Elizabeth Wein
Taylor Dufford, Science
Susan Shaw, Business and Library/Tech
Crash
Cross My Heart
Cross Roads
Cuckoo's Calling, The
Dalva
Lisa McCann
James Patterson
William Paul Young
Robert Galbraith
Jim Harrison
Connie Summers, Library/Tech Center
Darren Knox, Admin
Jolene Lucero, Physical Ed.
Juanita Colehower, Counseling
Gary Bragg, Dean
David and Goliath
Malcolm Gladwell
Evelyn Scott, Library/Tech Center
Divergent
Veronica Roth
Ellen Rice, Library/Tech Center
Doctor Sleep
Stephen King
Kathryn Wyndham, Social Studies
Dog Stars, The
Peter Heller
Jeff Williams, Library/Tech Center
Dogs of Babel
Carolyn Parkhurst
Andrea Fisher, Dean/Admin
Eleanor and Park
Rainbow Rowell
Karen Waples, Social Studies
Ender’s Game
Scott Orson Card
Chris Danos, Science
Eternal Ones
Kirsten Miller
Cat Armijo, Admin
Expats, The
Chris Pavone
Kathryn Tibbals, Library/Tech Center
Game of Thrones, A
George R.R. Martin
David Gamelin, Fine Arts
Ghost Soldiers: Forgotten Epic Story of
World War II's Most Dramatic Mission
Hampton Sides
Virginia DeCesare
Goldfinch, The
Donna Tartt
Susan Swisher, Counseling
Green Illusions
Ozzie Zehner
TJ Donahue, Science/Fine Arts
How Proust Can Change Your Life
I Swear
Alain de Botton
Lane Davis
Susan Bowditch, Foreign Language
Annie Campbell, Library/Tech Center
In My Own Way: An Autobiography
Alan Watts
Noah Zepelin, Social Studies
Invention of Wings, The
Sue Monk Kidd
Robin Hayes, English
Invention of Wings, The
Sue Monk Kidd
Susie Russell, English
Invention of Wings, The
Sue Monk Kidd
Loreen Hughes, English
Invention of Wings, The
Sue Monk Kidd
Lynne Quinn, Library/Tech Center
Invention of Wings, The
Sue Monk Kidd
Deana Tucker, Counseling
Invisible Man
Iron House
Ralph Ellison
John Hart
Marti Benham, English
Jim Schneider, English
Center
Killing Kennedy
Bill O'Reilly
Susan Mosby, Foreign Language
Killing Lincoln
Bill O’Reilly
Jim Konrad, Business
Kitchen House, The
Kathleen Grissom
Marcus McDavid, Admin
Leadership Without Easy Answers
Lies My Teacher Told Me
Ron Heifetz
James Loewen
Doug Aglietti, Admin
Stephen Smith, Science
Life After Life
Kate Atkinson
Yael Abrahamsson, English
Life After Life
Kate Atkinson
Mary Jo Williams, Library/Tech Center
Life After Life
Light in the Ruins
Kate Atkinson
Chris Bohjalian
Amy Sommer, Foreign Language
Julie Hyde-Porter, Library/Tech Center
Luminaries, The
Eleanor Catton
Yael Abrahamsson, English
Lunatics
Zweibel and Barry
Jim Abrahamsson, English
Madonnas of Leningrad, The
Debra Dean
Kim Mitchell, Nursing
Me Before You
JoJo Mayes
Mary Jo Williams, Library/Tech Center
Me Talk Pretty One Day
David Sedaris
Mark Giesmann, Counseling
My Two Moms
Necessary Lies
Zach Wahls
Diane Chamberlain
Janet Sammons, Social Studies
Jaime Vanecko, SAS
No Easy Day
Mark Owen
Mike Zadigian, Special Ed.
Obituary Writer, The
Ann Hood
Andrea Fisher, Dean/Admin
Of Mice and Men
John Steinbeck
Josh Weisberg, Academic Support
One Day in the Life of Ivan Denisovich
Alexsandr Solzhenitsyn
Fletcher Woolsey, Social Studies
Orphan Master’s Son, The
Adam Johnson
Carlye Holladay, English
Paris 1919
Photograph, The
Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man
Margaret MacMillan
Penelope Lively
James Joyce
Susan Bowditch, Foreign Language
Kathy McKittrick, Social Studies
Mhari Doyle, English
Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World
That Can't Stop Talking
Susan Cain
Mike Kraft, Social Studies
Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World
That Can't Stop Talking
Ready Player One
Reboot
Return of the King
Rose Under Fire
Rosie Project, The
Rosie Project, The
Salt, Sugar, Fat
San Manuel Bueno, Martir
Susan Cain
Ernest Cline
Amy Tintera
JRR Tolkien
Elizabeth Wein
Graeme Simsion
Graeme Simsion
Michael Moss
Miguel de Unamuno
Susanne "Frau" Smith, Foreign Language
Mary Beth Chapman, English
Chris Danos, Science
Jessica Olsen, Science
Ellen Rice, Technology
Marissa Voss, English
Gretchen White, Foreign Language
Michael Mazenko, English/Admin
Sarah Campbell, Modern Languages
Short Straw
Sleep Doctor
State of Wonder
State of Wonder
Sweetness: Enigmatic Life of Walter
Payton
These Is My Words: Diary of Sarah
Agnes Prine, 1881 - 1901
Stuart Woods
Stephen King
Ann Patchett
Ann Patchett
Mike Brookhart, Dean
Heather Creech, SAS
David Rowe, English
Kathryn Blitz, Foreigh Language
Jeff Pearlman
Erin Baxley, Fine Arts
Nancy E. Turner
Leann Hughes, Math
Unbroken
Violinist’s Thumb, The
Wilson
Winter’s Bone
Wolf Hall
Wolf Hall
Laura Hillenbrand
Sam Kean
A.Scott Berg
Daniel Woodrell
Hilary Mantel
Hilary Mantel
Niccole Fisher, SAS
Leigh Vinzant, Science
Dave Benson, Social Studies
Mary Morgan, Library/Tech Center
Kathy McInerney, English
Yael Abrahamsson, English
THE CREEK COUNSELING CONNECTION
Preparing for
As summer quickly approaches, you and your student may want to
consider some options which will assist him/her with academic,
college, and/or life preparation.
1. SUMMER SCHOOL: Your student may choose to repeat a high school core class (English,
Social Studies, Math, Science) in which he/she earned a grade of “D” or “F.” Retaking a course can
reinforce learning, as well as improve GPA.
To get ahead on graduation requirements, your student may choose to take a course offered through
CCSD online summer school. Courses offered include American Government, Economics,
Personal Fitness, and Health.
Two sessions of summer school will be offered. The first session will run from June 9-27, 2014 at
Overland High School/IST Bldg, and the second from July 7-25, 2014 at Grandview High School.
Classes meet from 8:00am to 12:20pm, Monday thru Friday and transportation will NOT be
provided. More information may be obtained from the CCSD website or from the CCHS Counseling
or Registrar’s Office.
2. SUMMER COLLEGE PROGRAM: Your student may choose to participate in a summer
college program which can be helpful on college applications, and may help the student explore a
field which he/she may be interested in studying in college. You may research these opportunities
either through Family Connection by Naviance (on the home page, left hand side under “links” is a
link called Enrichment Alley) or by visiting individual college websites for information on high
school summer programs. These programs are usually 1-4 weeks in length and will occupy your
student’s time from sun-up to sun-down!
3. PAID or VOLUNTEER WORK: Your student may choose to spend the summer working in
either a volunteer or paid job. Now is the time to be searching for these opportunities—before
college students return home! Family Connection by Naviance has a resume link (under the heading
“About Me” or a resume format on the home page, top left hand side) which will help your student
create or improve a resume. Some other ways to find work or opportunities might be to:
o Check job resource sites: snagajob.com and myfirstpaycheck.com
o Watch for signs in windows of local businesses
o Network – ask friends and acquaintances about job opportunities
o Check out volunteermatch.org
Volunteer and paid work can be very rewarding and will enhance a college application.
We encourage students to continue to read for pleasure during the summer. Reading is the
best way to help improve test scores! Remember that Creek has summer reading and math
assignments to be completed before students return to school in August. This information is
available this summer on the CCHS website under the English and Math department pages.
We wish your student a happy and productive summer. If you have any questions,
please feel free to contact your student’s counselor either by telephone or email.
Susan Swisher, Counseling Department Coordinator
Parent Information Network
Annual Brunch
Taming the Entitlement Beast:
Spend the Summer with Kids You Like!
with Jim Fay, Author and Co- Founder of
Love & Logic® Institute
Tuesday, May 6
8:45 am - Brunch
9:15 to 11:30 am - Program & Keynote Speaker
The Parent Information Network Annual Brunch will be held at
Cherry Creek Presbyterian Church
10150 East Belleview Avenue, Englewood, CO 80111
$5 suggested donation
Proceeds benefit PIN’s Sherry Shepherd Sargent Scholarship.
Learn easy steps that will change your life by helping you create responsible kids without the need for lectures.
Find out how you can:
Put an end to arguing, talking-back and power struggles
Teach your kids to listen to you—the first time!
Help motivate your kids to learn and behave in the home and classroom
without losing their love and respect
Increase your kids’ ability to make wise decisions and resist peer pressure
Childcare: $10 per child, $15 for two siblings.
Call 720-554-4247 by Monday, April 28 to make a reservation.
Space for childcare is limited.
www.PINccsd.org
“My husband and I paid
$200 to hear Jim speak at
a seminar. I can’t believe
we get to hear him now
almost for free.”
CCSD Mom
Sponsored by:
May 2014
Craig Wittgrove, Post Grad Coordinator
SENIORS:
First, we are very proud of you and what you have achieved this year! Congratulations and good luck
as you head off for your next big adventure, be that college, the work force, the military, or whatever you have
planned.
Please keep us informed of any scholarships you may receive, as we maintain a database of scholarships for the Class
of 2014.
Some reminders:
 You should have informed your first-choice college of your intent to enroll by May 1st, by means of tuition
deposit. Be sure to also submit any housing forms or other documentation that your college may require. It is extremely important to read every piece of mail or e-mail from your chosen institution so that nothing falls between
the cracks!
 If you have questions or concerns regarding waitlist procedures, financial aid packages, scholarships, or other
choices still to be made, stop by our Post Grad Center or see your counselor.
 When you begin Senior Checkout in Post Grad during the week of May 12 th, you will be completing three surveys
on Family Connection by Naviance (if you haven’t already). You will indicate on the Graduation Survey where
you plan to enroll in the fall, and we will send your final transcript to this institution. You will not be charged for
the final transcript. We also ask if you would be willing to be a contact for other CCHS students who may be
interested in your college choice and who may want to contact you for your impressions. As well, you will be
completing a survey for the Cherry Creek School District.
Juniors
If you have not yet scheduled your Junior Conference, you have limited time
left to do so! Get on your counselor’s schedule!
1. Consider writing your college essay over the summer! You will give yourself a gift if you arrive at school in
the fall with your college essay either completed or close to it! With the craziness of your senior classes, college
applications, sports or clubs, a job--life will be stressful enough without the addition of writing your college
essay.
2. Create an e-mail address that you can use for all your college-related activities, like online applications
and test registration.
3. Check out the admission and application requirements and application for colleges you are considering to
ensure you have planned for all required tests, recommendations, and essays. Most colleges make their applications available after August 1.
NOTE: The Common Application for 2014-2015 will go live on their website on August 1, 2014. Do not begin
your application prior to this time.
COMMON APP ESSAY PROMPTS for 2014-2015
Do not upload to Common App until after August 1, 2014.
Instructions. The essay demonstrates your ability to write clearly and concisely on a selected topic and helps you
distinguish yourself in your own voice. What do you want the readers of your application to know about you apart
from courses, grades, and test scores? Choose the option that best helps you answer that question and write an essay
of no more than 650 words, using the prompt to inspire and structure your response. Remember: 650 words is your
limit, not your goal. Use the full range if you need it, but don't feel obligated to do so. (The application won't accept a
response shorter than 250 words.)
WORD LIMITS WILL BE ENFORCED!
Essay Prompts for 2014-2015 :
 Some students have a background or story that is so central to their identity that they believe
their application would be incomplete without it. If this sounds like you, then please share your
story.
 Recount an incident or time when you experienced failure. How did it affect you, and what lessons
did you learn?
 Reflect on a time when you challenged a belief or idea. What prompted you to act? Would you
make the same decision again?
 Describe a place or environment where you are perfectly content. What do you do or experience
there, and why is it meaningful to you?
 Discuss an accomplishment or event, formal or informal, that marked your transition from
childhood to adulthood within your culture, community, or family.
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Other reminders for juniors:
Now is an excellent time to research college choices for next year. You should work ahead this summer on
developing your college list or on applications. For example:
Request teacher recommendations this spring if you need them for your college applications. This will alleviate
time constraints for both you and your teachers next fall. If you are not sure if your college choices require
teacher recommendation(s), Check individual college websites or see your counselor or Post Graduate Center
staff for assistance.
Visiting college campuses during the spring and summer is an excellent way to get a feel for a school. Perhaps
you can build several campus tours into a family vacation. Don’t forget about the excellent colleges and
universities right in our own backyard!
Colleges like to see students take advantage of summer enrichment experiences: work, attend a camp, take advantage of summer programs offered on college campuses, travel, or volunteer. Check out “enrichment
programs” in Naviance for possibilities.
:
Summer can be a great time for you to explore college options as well! Build some college
tours into your family vacation, find a job, explore summer camps and enrichment programs,
or volunteer.
Have a great and relaxing summer!
Craig Wittgrove,
Counselor/Post Grad Coordinator
2013-2014 AP EXAM Information &
online registration
2014 Exam Calendar - Week 1
Morning - 8 a.m.
Afternoon - 12 p.m.
Monday, May 5
Chemistry
Environmental Science
Psychology
Tuesday, May 6
Computer Science A
Spanish Language
Art History
Wednesday, May 7
Calculus AB
Calculus BC
Chinese Language and Culture
Thursday, May 8
English Literature and Composition
Japanese Language and Culture
Latin
Friday, May 9
English Language and Composition
Statistics
Studio Art: Last day for your school to submit digital portfolios and to gather 2-D
Design and Drawing students for the physical portfolio assembly. Students
should have forwarded their completed digital portfolios to their teachers well
before this date.
2014 Exam Calendar - Week 2
Morning - 8 a.m.
Afternoon - 12 p.m.
Afternoon - 2 p.m.
Monday, May 12
Biology
Music Theory
Physics B
Physics C: Mechanics
Physics C: Electricity and
Magnetism
Tuesday, May 13
U.S. Government and
Politics
Human Geography
French Language and Culture
Wednesday, May 14
German Language
and Culture
European History
U.S. History
Thursday, May 15
Macroeconomics
World History
Friday, May 16
Comparative Government and Politics
Spanish Literature
and Culture
Microeconomics
Italian Language and Culture
AP EXAMS 2014
AP Exams are scheduled to take place between May 5th through May 16th. Please see the AP
exam scheduled included in this edition of the Home Herald.
Reminders for any student taking a morning AP exam:
 Arrive at the registration table outside of activities/Post Grad by 7:15 a.m. (any student
arriving after 7:45 a.m. will not be allowed to enter the exam room for testing).
 Bring #2 pencils and an approved calculator with the necessary capabilities if you are taking
the AP Biology, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics, or Statistics Exams.
 Any electronics (other than an approved calculator), cell phones, iPods, iPads are not
permitted in the exam room.
(Refer to page 5 in the “Bulletin for AP Students and Parents” for detailed information)
Reminders for any student taking an afternoon AP exam:
 Arrive at the registration table outside of activities/Post Grad by 12:15 p.m. (any
student arriving after 12:45 p.m. will not be allowed to enter the exam room for testing).
 Bring #2 pencils and an approved calculator with the necessary capabilities if you are taking
the AP Biology, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics, or Statistics Exams.
 Any electronics (other than an approved calculator), cell phones, iPods, iPads are not
permitted in the exam room.
(Refer to page 5 in the “Bulletin for AP Students and Parents” for detailed information)
SUMMER SPORTS
Cherry Creek School District
offers sports programs in the summer.
Please visit the following
website for more information:
www.cherrycreekschools.org/
athleticsactivitiessummercamps
Creek Choir
Congratulations to our graduating seniors! Good luck in college and beyond. We’ll miss
you (come back and see us!)
Speaking of Graduation! Congratulations to the musical soloist / group performers at the
2014 graduation ceremonies – we’re proud of you!!
Congratulations to all the students on their achievement in last month’s Choir auditions! It
can be a stressful and time consuming process for everyone, but it’s worth it to get everyone
in the right group for next year. We’re looking forward a great 2014-2015!
On the Band Beat
2014 CCHS Marching Band Info Meeting
The award-winning Cherry Creek High School Marching Band will hold an information meeting
for current and prospective members and their parents at 7 pm on Monday, May 5 in the Fine
Arts Theater.
Join us (and invite incoming eighth-graders and their families) to find out about the exciting
things in store for the 2014 season, including CCHS football games, the Littleton Western Welcome Week Parade, competitions, including the Colorado Marching Band State Championships,
and a trip to the Citrus Parade and Disney World in Florida!
“Being in marching band gives students the opportunity to improve their musicianship, develop
their leadership skills, help generate school spirit, and simply have fun with their friends,” said
Band Director Tim Libby. “It’s also an extracurricular activity that is a plus on student resumes
and college applications because it demonstrates that students are well-rounded and have the
skills to successfully handle multiple activities.”
Important Marching Band Dates
•7 pm, May 5 – Information meeting for current and prospective members and parents
•1-4 pm, June 4-5 – Mini Band Camp
•9 am-4 pm, July 15 – Summer Band Camp
Congratulations to Percussion Ensemble and Winter Guard
Congratulations to the members of the CCHS Percussion Ensemble, which took second place
in Percussion Scholastic Concert World at the State Percussion Ensemble Championships, held
March 29 at the CU Events Center in Boulder.
The CCHS Winter Guard also had an outstanding competition season. The guard moved up TWO
LEVELS from last season - an impressive accomplishment - and they were a mere .9 away from
making the State Winter Guard Finals!
ACTIVITIES
Hello Families!
It is hard to believe that we are already in May
and Graduation is upon us. Although we are
getting ready to say goodbye to the class of
2014, we must find time to celebrate all of their
contributions to Cherry Creek High School.
On Monday, April 28th we will celebrate our
seniors at an awards ceremony in the Fine Arts
Theatre. On this day we will honor our students
who will be graduating from Creek with high
academic honors, our athletes who have contributed so much to our teams and our athletic
program, and students who have spent hours
upon hours making our clubs, music groups,
and speech and debate teams uniquely ours.
We have also had several clubs celebrating their
seniors and having their end-of-year banquets.
National Honor Society inducted their 145 new
members on April 15th at a beautiful ceremony
in the Fine Arts Theatre. At the end of April
the BRUINS squad held their annual Coalition
Dinner by inviting students from various clubs
to their “No Place for Hate” event. FCCLA
also held their end of year banquet on April
24th where they honored their 31 state qualifiers and 14 national qualifiers. Finally, DECA
will present their annual awards at a banquet on
May 15th, and our spring play, “The Musical
Comedy Murders of 1940” closed on April 26th
after a successful four day run. It has been busy,
to say the least, at Cherry Creek this Spring.
In addition to Senior Awards we have some other
big events going on to celebrate our Bruin students. We will be celebrating the Grammy Award
on May 2nd in the South Gym with a private
concert for our community and our students.
Please join us if you can from 2-3 p.m. Semiformal attire is requested. Then, on May 16th,
our seniors will celebrate the end of their senior
year at the Senior Celebration. Tickets for this
luncheon are available in Activities the week of
May 12th. The week will conclude with Prom on
May 17th from 9 p.m.-12 a.m. Our Prom, “Under the Big Top,” will be held at Infinity Park in
Glendale. Tickets are on sale in the Activities office starting on May 12th. As always,
Junior and Senior students are invited
to After-Prom at the school following
Prom. This event is hosted by our
AMAZING PTCO parents who have
worked all year to make this evening
memorable and fun for students.
Finally, we will finish the year with
Graduation. We have selected several
outstanding performers this year for
Graduation, which will be held on
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ATHLETICS
Hello Bruins,
The 2013-2014 school year is starting to wind down.
Information for seniors regarding graduation and events
leading up to graduation can be found all over school.
Senior athletes are also starting to see their careers
at Creek wind down. The nine teams that compete in
athletics at Cherry Creek High School are fighting to
the end for league titles and strong playoff runs. Let’s
take a look at where these teams currently stand.
Men’s track and field has had an outstanding year up to
this point, winning almost every Invitational they have
been entered in. A few standouts on this year’s team are
Stanford Cooper, Daniel Book, Milo Hall, Joe Parker, and
Shane Rhodes. Women’s track and field has also been fantastic and won every meet they have entered all of their top
performers in. A few of the ladies’ top athletes are Jordyn
Colter, Megan McCabe, and Ashley Miller. Both teams are
shooting for a state championship this year, which would
mean a repeat for the women’s team and the first time
in school history Creek has won both in the same year.
Women’s lacrosse, led by Coach Brianne Tierney, is starting to really click. The team suffered a few early season
losses, but has won five straight including a win at Kent
Denver by a 14-11 count. Blair Sisk, Chloe de Grasse,
Nelli List, Livvy List, and Quinn Egan lead the way for the
ladies’ team. The men’s team has yet to lose in the state
and has some impressive wins including a win over #1 4A
Wheatridge and lopsided win over Arapahoe by a score
of 14-5. The Bruins came out strong in the game and led
10-0 at the half. Coach Bryan Perry also recently picked
up his 200th career win. Both the men’s and women’s
teams are expected to be in contention for the state title.
Women’s golf is performing on a high level. The team has
won multiple invites and is led by defending state champion
and Stanford bound Calli Ringsby. Calli is not a one lady
team though as Stephany Bang recently won the Air Academy Invite. It should be a close contest at state as there
are multiple tough teams in the area. Women’s soccer is
also doing well and is looking for a strong push to close the
year. The Bruins have defeated multiple top ten teams and
look to make some noise come playoff time. The women’s
soccer team is led by first year head coach Jim Schneider.
Baseball is currently 10-4 and in second place in the Centennial league. The Bruins suffered a few defeats early, but
have won a lot of close games in recent weeks. In the process coach Marc Johnson won his 700th game, all at Cherry
Creek. Coach Johnson has clearly cemented his place as
one of the greatest coaches in the history of the state. Did
you know Coach Johnson won five state titles as the men’s
soccer coach? Cody Wood has been the Bruins
ace on the mound and Jack Hallmark, Grant
Farrell, Matt Rindall, and Ryan Robb have led
the way on the field and at the plate. The Bruins are always dangerous and I would bet no
one will be excited to see them in their region.
Men’s swimming and diving recently won the
Cherry Creek Invite and has been working very
hard this year. Coach Loftis and the boys have
had to practice at Eaglecrest with our new pool
under construction, but the team has not missed
a beat and looks to make some noise at state.
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ACTIVITIES CONTINUED:
ATHLETICS CONTINUED:
Wednesday, May 21st at 8:00 a.m. in Stutler Bowl.
Congratulations to the following students who will
represent the class of 2014 as performers (in order
of their appearance at the ceremony): Jade Small,
Chelsea Jacobson, Bailey Donaldson, Jon Treihaft,
Shane Rhodes, Carolyn Zheng, Teller Cunningham, Caitlyn Quisenberry, Steven Black, Caroline
Martin, Phil Prager, Drew Sajsa, Ari Kononov, Alex
Tutchton, Kat DeBartolomeis, Neeyati Johnson,
Blake Sidon, Davis. J. Anderson, Maeve Heitman,
Nicole Mattson, Emily Stock, Jacob Curtis, Youmna
Sirgi, Caroline Stone, Austin Starr, Libby Yi, Jackson Burke, Ben Tooke, Margot Johnson, Katie Grogan, Ryan Wooley, Jesse Aaronson, Gleb Sonkin,
Julio Quintana, Darian Walker, and Josh Kaplan.
It has been such a pleasure getting to know each
and every one of your students this year. While I
am sad to see the Class of 2014 leave, after seeing
what they have done at Cherry Creek High School,
I know that they will go out into the world and do
great things. CONGRATULATIONS Class of 2014!
Last, but certainly not least, women’s tennis is playing great. The Bruins recently took second to Fossil
Ridge by two points at our Invite, but finished above
some other great teams like Denver East, Cheyenne
Mountain, Kent Denver, and Arapahoe. The Bruins did beat Fossil Ridge in their only head to head
matchup this year, so the state championships should
be very exciting. At the Bruins Invite, Gloria Son won
at number one singles and Kara Lee and Jessica Diamond won at number four doubles. Good luck to all of
the Bruins teams as they prepare for the playoffs.
In other news and notes, Ice Hockey head coach
Jeff Mielnicki was named the coach of the year after
leading the Bruins to the Frozen Four. Coach Mielnicki
is in his first year with the Bruins. Ryan Arthur was
awarded the Hobey Baker award in ice hockey for displaying great skill, character, and leadership. Ryan will
be playing lacrosse for Mercer college next year. Speaking of college, Cherry Creek had 46 student-athletes
sign or commit to play athletics at the collegiate level for
next year. Congratulations to those student athletes.
Also please be aware for information regarding registration for fall sports. This summer you
will need to register online, but we are not yet 100%
sure where or when athletics will be open to collect
the physicals and $90 athletic fee due to the uncertainty with construction. Once I know the exact place
and dates I will get that information on our website. Get out and support your Bruins! Go Creek!
With Bruin Pride,
Krista Keogh, Activities Director
[email protected]
720-554-2393
Jason Wilkins, Athletic Director
COME EAT AT
Yearbook
Distribution
Dates!
ILLEGAL PETE’S
FRIDAY MAY 2nd ALL DAY
AND FIGHT CANCER
Seniors~Monday, May 12th
Juniors~Tuesday, May 13th
Sophomores~Wed.,May 14th
Freshmen~Thurs.,May 15th
Yearbooks can be picked up at
IC 705 during 4th,5th & 6th
periods or from 2:50-3:30 p.m.
each of these days.
ILLEGAL PETE’S IS DONATING 20%
OF ALL SALES TO PLAYSTRONG!
COME ON OUT AND EAT!!!
BRICKS FOR BRUINS
“Building for our Future . . . Brick by Brick”
What is Bricks for Bruins?
Several years ago an initiative called “Bricks for Bruins” was created to provide families and alum with
a way to preserve the great memories they have of Cherry Creek High School while also making their
mark on future generations of students who attend Creek. In an effort to support the growing
technology needs at Cherry Creek High School, personalized bricks can be purchased for $100. Your
tax deductible contribution to this cause not only provides better opportunities for students, it helps
support Cherry Creek High School’s ongoing commitment to academic excellence. Please consider
purchasing a brick to honor a graduate, commemorate a loved one, or recognize a family. Help Cherry
Creek High School build for our future . . . brick by brick!
Please complete this order form and remit with payment to:
“Bricks for Bruins”
Cherry Creek High School
9300 E. Union Avenue
Greenwood Village, CO 80111
Each brick costs $100. Inscription is limited to 3 lines. 16 spaces per line.
You will receive written confirmation of your order. Call 720-554-2255 if you need more information.
Personalized bricks like this example are installed on the walkway located in the courtyard between the
Information Center and the West Building.
First Name: __________________________ Last Name: ____________________________________
Address:_____________________________________________City:__________________________
State:_______Zip:______________Home Phone:_______________Work Phone:_________________
Enclosed is my/our check for $__________ Please make checks payable to: Bricks for Bruins
Charge my credit card for $__________ VISA
MASTERCARD
Card Number:_____________________________________________ CVD# _______ (3 digit # on back)
Exp. Date:___________________ Signature: _____________________________________________
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The Friends of Cherry Creek Athletics works to help generate funds to support
our athletic programs. During the last five years the budget for athletics has decreased
substantially. Meanwhile the cost of running the athletics program has continued to
increase. In order to continue to sustain our tradition, pride, honor, and excellence, the
athletics program has created the Friends of Cherry Creek Athletics.
There are several areas of need. The three target categories are:
Equipment/Supplies, Facility Improvements/Maintenance, and Extended Season Costs.
All donations are welcomed, but you can earmark your donation for one of these
categories as you see fit.
Please specify the amount of your
contribution:
Platinum $500+
Gold $250-499
Silver $100-249
Bronze $50-99
$50
$25
$10 Friends of Athletics
You may designate your donation to any of
the following funds:
Equipment/Supplies
Facility Improvements/Maintenance
Extended Season Costs
General Friends of Athletics Fund
Make your check payable to: CCHS Friends of Athletics
LEARN TO LIVE HEALTHY
Cherry Creek Schools Fitness Festival
Saturday, September 6, 2014
7:30 A.M. to 12:00 P.M.
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Officially Timed 5K Run / Walk
1K Run / Walk
Fitness Activities
Restaurant Sampling
Healthy Living EXPO
Times vary by activity – see website for details
COST:
Race Registration
Includes Race T-Shirt & Restaurant Sampling
Children 17 & under
Seniors 60 & over
Adults
Family 4 Pack
$15 ($25 race day)
$15 ($25 race day)
$30 ($40 race day)
$80 ($110 race day)
Restaurant Sampling Only
Children under 4
All other ages
Free
$10 ($15 race day)
FREE to attend!
The Healthy Living EXPO, interactive physical challenges for the whole family, field day style activities, and race
viewing is all open to the public at no charge
NEW LOCATION! Stutler Bowl, on the Cherry Creek High School campus
9300 E. Union Avenue, Greenwood Village, CO 80111
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Benefiting the students & families of Cherry Creek School District
CCSD Food and Nutrition Services End of Year Updates
2014-15 MEAL PRICES
The meal prices below will be effective July 1, 2014. Several factors influence school meal prices and the increases seen below.
Food costs continue to rise especially for fruits and vegetables and at the same time, meal nutrition standards, require increased
portions of these foods. In order to ensure we continue providing high quality breakfast and lunch meals that include fruits and
vegetables each day, we must increase our meal prices.
Elementary
Middle School
High School
Adult
Milk Only
Breakfast
$1.65
$1.75
$1.75
A la carte prices
$0.75
Lunch
$2.80
$2.95
$2.95
$3.85
$0.75
ONLINE FREE AND REDUCED MEAL APPLICATIONS
The 2014-15 free and reduced meal application can be completed online or by paper application starting on July 1, 2014. The
application is available in English and Spanish and a new application must be completed each school year. To complete the
online application, please complete the following steps:
1.
2.
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Go to www.ccsdcafe.org
Click on ‘Apply Online’ on the homepage
Choose language, click that you agree to terms and press ‘Start’
Complete application
To complete the application by paper, you may get an application from your child’s school or from the Student Nutrition Center
(14270 E. Briarwood Avenue, Centennial, CO 80112). Computers are available at the Student Nutrition Center for completing
online application as well.
An online application will be processed much quicker than a paper application, meaning that your student will receive meal
benefits quicker.
If you have questions about Free and Reduced Meal Applications, please call Sylvia DeLeon at (720) 886-7172
Cherry Creek Schools Food and Nutrition Services
Encouraging Students to Make Healthy Choices, One School Meal at a Time
www.ccsdcafe.org
Smart Snacks: What Does it Mean for Cherry Creek Schools?
In order to create a healthy food environment in schools, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has
developed a federal rule known as ‘Smart Snacks in School’ which establishes nutrition standards for all foods sold to students
on a school campus. The ‘Smart Snacks’ standards will apply to foods sold in competition with the reimbursable meals provided
by the National School Lunch and Breakfast Programs and will be effective July 1, 2014, in time for the 2014-15 school year. These
rules will be applied along with already established Colorado competitive food rules. See key information below when planning
for next school year.
What are Competitive Foods?
 Competitive Foods: any foods sold to students on a school campus during the school day other than reimbursable meals
sold through the National School Lunch and Breakfast Programs.
 School Campus: all areas of the property under the jurisdiction of the school that is accessible to students during the
school day.
 School Day: the period from the midnight before to 30 minutes after the end of the official school day.
When Can Competitive Foods be Sold in Schools?
Colorado requires that no food items are sold to students in competition with the National School Lunch and
Breakfast programs 30 minutes before and 30 minutes after the breakfast and lunch periods. This includes all
fundraising efforts.
Where Do Nutrition Standards Competitive Rules Apply?
 Foods sold in school cafeterias that are not a part of the reimbursable school meal.
 Other Food Service Operations (DECA cafeterias, school stores)
 Vending Machines
 Bake sales and other food-based fundraisers
These nutrition standards do not apply to foods brought to school by families such as those served at class parties or in lunches
brought from home.
What are the Nutrition Standards?
Allowable food items must be whole grain or the 1st ingredient must be a fruit, vegetable, dairy or protein food. In addition,
‘Smart Snacks’ sets standards for the following:
 Total Fat, Saturated Fat, Trans Fat, Sodium, Calories, Total Sugar
Do Standards Apply to Fundraisers?
All food-based fundraisers conducted in Cherry Creek Schools will be subject to the new nutrition standards established by the
‘Smart Snacks’ regulation. Please note the following as you plan fundraisers to be conducted in the 2014-15 school year.
 There is no limit to the number of fundraisers conducted that are not food-based (school supplies, spirit wear, wrapping
paper, etc)
 There is no limit to the number of fundraisers that are food-based but meet the nutrition standards and that are not
sold during school meal periods or 30 minutes before and after.
 The Colorado Department of Education’s Office of School Nutrition may establish a specified number of food
fundraisers that will be exempted and therefore do not need to meet nutrition standards.
 A school can decide the foods to be sold at events outside of school hours.
Questions?
If you have questions about these new rules or to learn if a product meets the nutrition standards, please contact Erika Edwards
at (720) 886-7169 or [email protected].
Cherry Creek Schools Food and Nutrition Services
Encouraging Students to Make Healthy Choices, One School Meal at a Time
www.ccsdcafe.org
In appreciation of Cherry Creek School District’s support this
season, the Colorado Rockies and the Cherry Creek Schools
Foundation would like to invite all students, family members,
employees and volunteers to come and enjoy an exciting game
at Coors Field. A portion of each ticket sold will benefit the
foundation’s work in Cherry Creek Schools. This is a great opportunity to enjoy a game at Coors Field while supporting your
local community.
DISCOUNTED TICKETS
$20 TICKETS - LOWER/MID LEVEL
(Face value up to $35)
$14 TICKETS - UPPER LEVEL
(Face value up to $24)
Order tickets online at:
www.ROCKIES.com/CCSD
Promo Code: CCSD
Contact Reuben Donnelly at
[email protected] with any questions.
2014 Colorado Rockies Schedule
SUN
AZ
2:10
SF
2:05
PHI
2:10
LAD
2:10
6
13
20
27
SUN
CLE 1
11:05
LAD 8
2:10
SF 15
2:05
MIL 22
2:10
MIL 29
12:10
SUN
MIA
5:05
CWS
6:40
SD
8:10
SF
6:40
AZ
7:40
24
TUE
31
7
14
21
28
1
8
15
22
29
TUE
2
ATL
6:40
LAD
8:10
STL
6:40
WAS
5:05
MIA
5:10
CWS
6:40
SD
8:10
SF
6:40
AZ
7:40
WED
THU
MIA 2
5:10
CWS 9
1:10
SD 16
8:10
SF 23
1:10
AZ 30
7:40
FRI
3
MIA
10:40
10
17
SD
4:40
24
JUNE
MON
9
16
23
AZ
6:40
ATL
6:40
LAD
8:10
STL
6:40
WED
3
10
17
24
AZ
6:40
ATL
6:40
LAD
8:10
STL
1:10
THU
4
11
12
18
25
19
26
MIL
6:10
4
11
18
25
FRI
5
AZ
6:40
ATL
1:10
AZ
2:10
SF
8:15
PHI
6:40
LAD
8:10
S AT
13
20
27
MIL
6:10
AUGUST
SF
8:15
LAD
2:10
SF
2:05
MIL
2:10
MIL
2:10
TUE
4
11
18
25
CHC
6:40
SD
8:10
KC
6:40
SF
8:15
WED
THU
FRI
5
CHC
6:40
6
CHC
1:10
7
12
SD
4:40
KC
6:40
13
CIN
6:40
14
SF
8:15
27
19
26
21
20
12
19
26
28
SF
1:45
14
21
28
5
TEX
6:40
12
19
PHI
tbd
26
WED
THU
LAD 6
2:10
MIN 13
2:10
PIT 20
11:35
PIT 27
2:10
DET
5:08
DET
5:08
AZ
7:40
CIN
6:40
MIA
6:40
8
AZ
6:10
9
15
CIN
6:10
MIA
6:10
16
AZ
6:10
30
23
SD
2:10
7
STL 14
12:15
AZ 21
2:10
LAD
2:10
28
SD
6:40
TEX
6:40
KC
6:10
SF
6:40
PHI
5:05
6
13
20
27
TEX
6:05
KC
12:10
SF
6:40
PHI
5:05
7
14
21
FRI
1
NYM
6:40
TEX
6:05
8
15
SF
1:10
28
22
29
JULY
MON
SUN
2
29
TUE
TUE
7
1
AZ
7:40
NYM 4
2:10
CIN 11
11:10
SD 18
2:10
ATL 25
3:10
SUN
S AT
22
MAY
MON
5
S AT
6
LAD
6:40
SF
8:15
MIL
6:40
AZ
6:10
SF
2:05
PHI
6:10
LAD
7:10
SUN
30
MON
DET 3
11:08
AZ 10 SD
2:10
8:10
CIN 17
2:10
MIA
2:10
AZ
2:10
APRIL
MON
7
WED
1
WAS
5:05
SD
6:40
8
15
14
All-Star Break
WAS 21
6:40
CHC 28
6:05
WAS
6:40
CHC
6:05
22
29
WAS
1:10
CHC
6:05
THU
2
WAS
4:05
SD
1:10
9
16
23
30
NYM
6:40
CIN
5:10
SD
6:40
ATL
5:35
CLE
5:05
S AT
2
9
16
23
30
NYM
6:10
CIN
5:10
SD
6:10
ATL
2:10
CLE
1:05
FRI
TUE
SF
2:10
NYM
5:10
1
LAD
6:40
SD
8:10
15
8
22
29
WED
SF
6:40
NYM
5:10
2
LAD
6:40
SD
8:10
16
9
23
THU
3
SF
1:10
NYM 10
5:10
LAD
1:10
SD
8:10
17
FRI
4
11
AZ
6:40
24
18
25
LAD
2:10
MIN
2:10
PIT
5:05
PIT
6:10
5
Fireworks
Games
*
Away
Games
17
24
31
SD
6:40
STL 12
6:15
AZ * 19
6:10
LAD 26
8:10
5
12
19
26
S AT
SD
6:10
STL
5:15
AZ
2:10
LAD
7:10
30
31
Home
Games
10
S AT
LAD * 3 LAD * 4
6:10
6:10
10 MIN 11
6:40
17 PIT 18
5:05
24 PIT 25
6:40
CHC 31
12:20
SEPTEMBER
MON
3
ALL GAME DATES & TIMES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE.
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6
13
20
27
ARE YOU MOVING?
IF YOU MOVE WITHIN THE CHERRY CREEK
HIGH SCHOOL ATTENDANCE BOUNDARY,
provide proof of new address (lease, warranty deed
or current Xcel Energy bill) to District Admissions
or the Registrar’s Office.
IF YOU MOVE OUTSIDE THE CHERRY CREEK
HIGH SCHOOL ATTENDANCE BOUNDARY,
BUT STILL LIVE WITHIN THE CHERRY CREEK
SCHOOL DISTRICT BOUNDARY, provide proof of
new address (lease, warranty deed or current Xcel
Energy bill) to District Admissions or the Registrar’s
Office. You are also required to fill out an IntraDistrict Transfer Request Form.
SARC is the CCSD Student Achievement Resource
Center located at 14188 E. Briarwood Drive, off
Arapahoe Road, between Jordan & Potomac Roads.
Calendar
May
1
Senate Induction Ceremony
3SAT
5-6
AP Tests
Graduation Performer rehearsal; FA 643; 3-5:30 pm
7
AP Tests
Orchestra Concert; Fine Arts, 7 pm
8
AP Tests
PTCO Mtg.; FA Lobby; 9:15 am
Band Concert, FA, 7 pm (Concert, Symphonic, Wind)
12
AP Tests
13
AP Tests
Senior Art Show; FA Lobby; 4-6 pm
Graduation Performer rehearsal; 3-5:30 pm
14
AP Tests
Seniors: Last Full day of school
15
AP Tests
Senior Check-out Day; E. gym; 8-11 am
Choir Concert “A Cappellooza”; 7 pm
16
AP Tests
Senior Celebration
Graduation Performers rehearsal; 2-5 pm
Junior Escort rehearsal; S. gym; 3-5 pm
17
PROM: Infinity Park, Glendale, 9-12 am
After PROM; CCHS gym; 12-4:30 am
19
Graduation Performers rehearsal; Stutler; 10:30-2 pm
Junior Escort rehearsal; S. gym/Stutler; 3-5 pm
20
Graduation Performer Rehearsal; Stutler; 10-2 pm
Graduation Rehearsal; ALL; 2:30-5:30 pm
21
Graduation: 8 am; Stutler: NO SCHOOL
26
Memorial Day Holiday; NO SCHOOL
29-June 2
Final Exams
IF YOU MOVE OUT OF THE CHERRY CREEK
SCHOOL DISTRICT, you must complete a
Non-Resident application.
Nutrition & Food Services
Student Refund Procedures
Seniors and Students leaving Cherry Creek
School District: Refunds up to $5.00 may be
given at elementary schools and refunds up
to $10.00 may be given at secondary schools.
Students should request to speak with the
kitchen manager to process their refund.
Refunds over $5.00 at elementary schools
and refunds over $10.00 at secondary
schools must be forwarded to the student
nutrition center for payment via check. To
request a refund of this type please contact
the Food and Nutrition Services Accountant at 720-886-7186 or email the accountant at [email protected].
Students transferring within the Cherry
Creek School District: If students are planning to transfer to another school within
the Cherry Creek School District, their
meal account balance willbe automatically
transferred to the Cherry Creek School
that they will attend next school year.
Returning Students: At the end of the
school year, all remaining student meal
account balances will be carried over
to the start of the next school year.