
5th GRADE CONTINUATION
Hello, families of Cottonwood Creek 5th Graders!
Planning is underway for this year's Continuation Ceremony & Pool Party for our special 5th Graders! Save-the-Date for Thursday, May 22nd. The Continuation ceremonies will be held during school hours, with the traditional pool party being held Thursday evening. A truly special day celebrating the end of elementary school for Cottonwood Creek's Class of 2032.
* See attached Save-the-Date flyer for more details and information on Continuation activities. *
CONTINUATION CHECKLIST, AT-A-GLANCE:
UPLOAD SLIDESHOW PHOTOS:
Photos of your 5th grader will be collected for a special slideshow.
Please select four photos of your child. 1. Baby photo, 2. Photo of your child’s first day of preschool or kindergarten, 3. Another childhood milestone or memory, 4. A recent photo of your 5th grader
Upload all photos to the correct folder with your child’s name. Rename the folder if your child would prefer to go by a different name/nickname:
o Wehrle’s class folder HERE
o Layman’s class folder HERE
o Buell’s class folder HERE
o Bainbridge’s class folder HERE
Please upload all photos by Friday, March 14th.
SUBMIT POOL PARTY FORM AND PAYMENT: The Pool Party is the evening of May 22nd at Cherry Creek Vista Pool. It is entirely parent and sponsor funded. Stay tuned for ticket and funding information, as well as a waiver.
Thank you, and please reach out with any questions!
-Your 5th Grade Continuation Committee
Lindsey Bye, Shayla Brubaker, Kadie Desoe, Diana Miller, Lydia Miller, Alice Schubert
The Cottonwood Creek 5th grade class sweatshirts are almost here!
The 5th grade sweatshirts will be provided to every 5th grade student and teacher at Cottonwood Creek. Students will wear their sweatshirts on our class trip to Stone Canyon this March, as well as for years to come. These sweatshirts were a big hit with our last 5th grade class, being worn frequently around school and the community.
We’re suggesting that each family contributes $15 for each 5th grade child in their household. Please make your payment on Cheddar Up HERE by February 21st.
In order to keep costs down, there are also opportunities to make an additional family contribution, or for business sponsorships (with your business logo on the sweatshirt). For more information about these opportunities, please review the details on the Cheddar Up site linked above, or contact Shayla Brubaker at shaylabrubaker@yahoo.com.

Seeking Co-Vice President for the 2024-25 School Year
This position is for the remainder of the 2024/25 school year followed by a one-year term as President/Co-President. The responsibilities of this role include:
- Act as liaison for selected PTO committees
- Attend PTO meetings and PTO-sponsored events held at CCES during the year
Please email Ben and Peter (PresidentCottonwoodPTO@gmail.
Seeking PTO Members for the 2025-26 School Year
We are also looking for PTO volunteers for the 2025-26 school year. If you are interested in serving Cottonwood, there are positions open for Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, and Fundraising -- please fill out this form.




TIME TO PURCHASE YOUR YEARBOOK AND UPLOAD PHOTOS!
Starting SEPTEMBER 16, 2024
It's time to order your yearbook! Click here to get started!
Please help your Yearbook Committee by uploading photos to Tree Ring. We need your help in creating a fun and exciting yearbook for our kids. The best way to make sure your child is represented is by uploading photos. Need help? Check out this link to learn more about uploading photos to Tree Ring.
Please contact Lisa Hardin at Lisab.sellinger@gmail.com for any additional questions.

We are still in need of Committee Support!
We are looking for committee chair and committee support. If you are interested, please fill out our Committee Nomination Form. Please reach out to Ben Bear and Peter Marle for questions or further information at PresidentCottonwoodPTO@gmail.com.
Room and Party Parents Needed!
Would you like to be more involved within your child's classroom? Consider signing up to be a Room or a Party Parent!
If you are interested, please Read more about it and Sign Up Here.
Parent Volunteers needed for Popcorn Fridays!
Volunteers will help pop/bag the fresh popcorn outside the school starting at 1:30, and then sell to the kids at 2:45 at locations around the school. All should be done and cleaned up by 3:15 (if not earlier).
Click here for more information and to sign up!.
Year-Round School Sponsorships
Do you own a business or practice you would like to promote? We are excited to bring back year-round school sponsorships at Cottonwood! This is a great opportunity to promote your business while supporting our school and community. We will be offering company logos on our Cougar Dash T-shirts that will be distributed to each student along with company logos on a banner to be displayed along Orchard Road. For more information, please email Matt and Sarit at cottonwoodsponsors@gmail.
Show your School Spirit!
Show your school spirit with a Cottonwood yard sign! Orders will be delivered to your home or can be picked up in the office. Go Cougars! https://cottonwood-yard-
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Spirit Wear NOW on Sale & Spirit Fridays!
We are excited to share our updated Cottonwood spirit wear for the new school year! We are bringing back some of the classics while introducing new styles. These are perfect for Friday Spirit Days! Grab some of your Cottonwood gear, or wear blue and green, to show your school pride!
New school spirit wear is available to order here: Visit the Cottonwood Creek Spirit Wear store!
Wear Cottonwood Creek spirit wear, or your favorite sports team gear, OR our school colors (blue and green) every Friday to show your Cougar pride! |
Calling All Tax Experts!
🌟 Are you a skilled tax filer looking to make a difference? 🌟
Cottonwood Creek Elementary PTO needs YOUR help! We're a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting our local school community, and we're seeking a pro bono tax filer to assist us with our tax preparations.
As a non-profit, we rely on the generosity of volunteers like you to help us navigate the complexities of tax filing. By offering your expertise, you'll be directly contributing to our mission of providing resources and support to students, teachers, and families.
Plus, we'll provide a charitable contribution receipt for the services you render, allowing you to make a meaningful impact while also potentially benefiting from tax deductions.
If you're passionate about giving back to your community and have experience with tax filing, we'd love to hear from you! Please reach out to us via direct message or email TreasurerCottonwoodPTO@gmail.com to discuss how you can get involved.
Together, let's make a difference at Cottonwood Creek Elementary! 🍎✨ #VolunteerOpportunity #TaxFilerNeeded #CommunitySupport #GiveBack
Fundraising Reminders - Support Cottonwood While You Shop!
Add Cottonwood Creek Elementary PTO to your King Soopers account, and a portion of every dollar you spend supports our school! Click here, go to My Account, Account Summary, Community Rewards. Enter Cottonwood Creek PTO, and the organization number VD201.
Cottonwood Creek Elementary PTO is pleased to announce a new partnership with American Furniture Warehouse. Just mention Cottonwood Creek at checkout or use our school ID (CTNWC5) at check-out, and a percentage of your purchase will be donated back to Cottonwood. It's that simple. Feel free to share this with your family and friends.
Please save your Longmont Dairy milk caps. Our drop-off bin is in the front foyer of school. Longmont Dairy donates funds back to our school once we turn in the milk caps.
THANK YOU!
We want to recognize and thank our countless Parent Volunteers, Committee Chairs, Committee Members, and Executive Board Members who dedicate their time to organizing PTO community events and fundraisers. We sincerely appreciate your endless dedication to our school community. Many thanks to each of you!
Upcoming Events
- Wednesday, February 26
- Thursday, March 6
- Friday, March 7
- Wednesday, March 12
- Monday, March 17
- Tuesday, March 18
- Wednesday, March 19
- Thursday, March 20