2026 Cougar Dash FUNDRAISING IS OPEN!
This years' Cottonwood Creek Fun Run is on April 30, 2026.
What is the Cougar Dash?
Cougar Dash is Cottonwood Creek’s annual school-wide run fundraiser. Students run during their scheduled time while raising donations from family and friends. It’s one of our biggest fundraisers of the year—and one of the most fun!
What makes this year different?
In previous years, we partnered with an outside event company. This year, Cougar Dash is 100% volunteer-run. That means no percentage is taken from donations for outside management, and every dollar raised stays at Cottonwood Creek.
What is the fundraising goal?
Our schoolwide goal is $55,000, with a suggested goal of $150 per student. Every donation supports important programs and resources for our school community.
What are the prizes?
How do students share their fundraising link?
All fundraising will happen online through Membership Toolkit (our PTO Website). Check out a video walkthrough of the process here.
To get started:
1. Log into the PTO Website
2. Click My Account > My Forms and Paperwork
3. Scroll to Fundraising Campaigns
4. Click 2026 Cougar Dash for your student
5. Copy and share your child’s fundraising link with family and friends
Donors will not need to log in to donate -- if they want to include their name with the donation, they can do so in the "Leave a Message" field when they check out!
You can share the link via social media, email, text, etc. to encourage fundraising!
Attention 5th Grade Families!
The 5th Grade Continuation Committee is excited to share two upcoming fundraisers to help celebrate our graduating class! Both fundraisers will open on March 23 and run through April 13. Purchases will be made through this CheddarUp link: https://5th-grade-
Legacy Bricks
We are thrilled to offer you the opportunity to purchase an engraved Legacy Brick as a lasting way to celebrate your student and leave a mark on the Cottonwood Creek community.
Legacy bricks are available to purchase for:
• Current 5th graders
• Cottonwood Creek alumni
• Retired teachers and staff
Brick details:
• Cost: $85 per brick
• Clay brick, 4” x 8”
• Up to 3 lines of personalization
• 20 characters per line (letters and numbers only, including spaces)
Personalization must be submitted when completing your CheddarUp payment.
Questions about Legacy Bricks can be directed to:
cottonwoodlegacybricks@gmail.
5th Grade Yard Signs
Celebrate your soon-to-be middle schooler with a yard sign!
Details:
• $20 per sign
• Single-sided
• Purchased through the CheddarUp link
The signs will be available for after-school pickup on or around April 30 (more details will be shared as we get closer).
We hope many families will participate in one or both of these fun ways to celebrate our 5th graders. Use this CheddarUp link when the fundraisers open on March 23: https://5th-grade-
Thank you for your support,
The 5th Grade Continuation Committee
UPLOAD PHOTOS FOR 5TH GRADE SLIDESHOW
Photos of your 5th grader are being collected for a special slideshow. Photos were due on March 13th, but there’s still time to upload them to the class folder provided by your teacher. Please select 4 photos:
- A baby photo
- A photo of your child’s first day of preschool or kindergarten
- Another childhood milestone or memory
- A recent photo of your 5th grader
Thank you!
-5th Grade Continuation Committee
Planning is underway for the 5th Grade Continuation Ceremony & Pool Party on May 21, 2026 to celebrate our 5th Graders!
The Continuation ceremonies will be held during school hours, while the Pool Party will be held that evening on May 21, 2026 from 6:00pm-8:00pm at Cherry Creek Vista Pool. It is entirely parent and sponsor funded, and the sponsorship form is HERE. Stay tuned for ticket information and a waiver.
This is a special time celebrating Cottonwood Creek’s Class of 2033!
-5th Grade Continuation Committee
Thank You, Gold-Level Family Sponsors:
Sachen Family
Hi parents! We need your help uploading photos to include in our yearbook! Please use this link to easily access the yearbook photos folders where you can upload school-related activity folders. We appreciate your help in making a great yearbook for all our kids!
If you need any help, please contact Megan Conklin at megg.conklin@gmail.com.
If you would like to help with taking photos during school hours, please contact Megan Conklin at megg.conklin@gmail.com.
Once again, you can upload photos here.
If you're interested in talking about the role and what it entails, please email the president's email address at: PresidentCottonwoodPTO@gmail.
Emailing us just gets you a conversation, no need to commit before talking to us about what is involved!
- Click the link to see the sign-up calendar, then you can click on the shift you want to sign up for
- You may need to click "more" on a specific day to see all shifts
- Sign up for your preferred shift
Thank you to everyone who donates their time to our amazing library!
1. Visit the PTO website: cottonwoodcreekpto.membershiptoolkit.com and log in.
2. You should see a banner that says “Notice: Your Personal Information is Out of Date.” Click Update Personal Info. If you don’t see the notice, just click My Account, then click Parent and Student Information.
3. Confirm or update Parent Information, then click Next Step.
4. Update your child/children’s grade and teacher. If you have a student who graduated from Cottonwood last year and is now in 6th grade, you can remove them from your Membership Toolkit profile.
You can check your Directory preferences here to see what information you'd like to share in the Cottonwood Caller, our online directory.
Year-Round School Sponsorships
Do you own a business or practice you would like to promote? This is a great opportunity to promote your business while supporting our school and community. For more information, please email wmcottonwoodpto@gmail.com.
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-
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, April 15
- Wednesday, April 22
- Thursday, April 23
- Friday, April 24
- Wednesday, April 29
- Thursday, April 30
- Friday, May 1
- Monday, May 4
