Cougar Dash in T-minus

3 Days!

 

Hello Families!

 

The time has come to start helping your student(s) find sponsors (donors) to pledge per-lap donations or flat donation amounts for our Cougar Dash!

 

We are asking each student to set a fundraising goal of $100 in order to reach our $55,000 school fundraising goal.

 

Custom fundraising website:

Fundraising Website

Password: cougar24

 

Donation Website: 

Donation Website

 

Email Campaign Due by 5pm: Tuesday, September 10th at 5pm

Class Prize: Each classroom that collectively sends out at least 40 emails by the Email Campaign Due Date earns a Class Weepul #1.

 

Early-Bird Donations Due: Wednesday, September 11th

School Prize: Raise $35,000 by the Early Bird Donation Deadline, and the whole school earns a foam party at school on run day!

 


 

 

 

TIME TO PURCHASE YOUR YEARBOOK AND UPLOAD PHOTOS!

Starting SEPTEMBER 16, 2024


It's time to order your yearbook! https://www.treering.com/purchase?PassCode=1014637672101413

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.

 

 


 

 
Cottonwood Creek PTO needs a few parent volunteers to help with Popcorn Fridays (and one Thursday). 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). Popcorn Fridays is always weather dependent as we set up outside school between the 5th and Pre-K doors. Sign-up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E044DA5AB2DA2FE3-50717903-popcorn#/


Please reach out the Christy Kaplan (christykaplan@hotmail.com) or Julie Levenson (julkiner@yahoo.com) with any questions. 
 

 
 
The PTO is thrilled to introduce birthday shout-outs! Celebrate your student's or staff member's birthday or half-birthday with a special shout-out! The PTO will be offering a birthday shout-out on the Cottonwood digital marquee in front of our school! The birthday message will say "Happy Birthday (first name)."
 
More details can be found here:
https://cottonwood-birthday-marquee-42165.cheddarup.com
 

    

 


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.com.  This will be in lieu of auction/event sponsors as we aim to transition our auction to the fall.  Additional information can be found here.


 

The PTO is thrilled to introduce birthday shout-outs!

 

Celebrate your student's or staff member's birthday or half-birthday with a special shout-out! The PTO will be offering a birthday shout-out on the Cottonwood digital marquee in front of our school! The birthday message will say "Happy Birthday (first name)." Click here for more details!

 


 

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-signs.cheddarup.com

 


 

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! If you would like spirit wear for the beginning of the school year, please have your order placed by August 31st with delivery mid-September. 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 greenevery Friday to show your Cougar pride!    

  


  

 

Treat your kiddo with Kona Ice after school on Monday, August 19th! The Kona truck will be at Cottonwood from 2:45 to 4:15.

 

Click here for more information.

   


 

 

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!  


     
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