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Originally delivered on 8/15/2022 8:32 am

SUBJECT: Cougar Connection - August Edition - Welcome Back!

Summer has flown by, and the 2022-2023 school year begins tomorrow! I'm honored to lead CFES's wonderful PTO and work with our phenomenal school staff. I have been a parent at CFES since 2019, with one son going into 3rd Grade this year and one going into 4th Grade. If you ever see me at CFES volunteering, I will usually have my third son (and sidekick) in tow. I cannot wait to get to know each of you as we serve alongside each other this year!

The months to come will be filled with opportunities to ensure CFES continues as a top-rated school where kids learn and have fun! I am so excited to welcome all of our new families, including those joining us from Timber Creek Elementary. I know it won't take long for you to feel part of our amazing CFES community!

I hope you'll join us at our first PTO event: the PTO Coffee Social. We'll meet at the school on Tuesday, 8/23 at 10:00 a.m. This event will be a great chance to catch up, meet new parents, and learn how you can support our school this year.

I also to seeing you at our first PTO meeting of the year on Tuesday, 8/30 at 9:30 a.m. in the Activity Room.

Thank you in advance for your support! I look forward to serving with you this year!


Sincerely,

Amy Scott

PTO President

Creekside Forest Elementary

A Year Of CFES Fun!

For those of you who are new to CFES (and those who need a refresher), below are some of the main events the PTO will be involved in during the coming year!

Friends of Creekside: Our Fall fundraiser, Friends of Creekside, offers CFES families and others throughout the community an opportunity to support our school through monetary donations. Donors receive benefits based on the level of their support. We typically kick off the fundraising with our Chalk The Walk and Walk To School celebrations. More details to come soon!

Spirit Nights: Throughout the year, you can support CFES when you dine and play at favorite local venues. We'll keep you posted about dates and times!

Holiday Parties: Room Moms and PTO helpers host classroom holiday parties. Be sure your child's Room Mom has your contact information so you'll be up-to-date on the latest with your class! If you don't know who your Room Mom is contact Kris Archuleta and Ashley McCowan at roomparent@cfespto.org

Creekfest: A landslide favorite, our Spring Creekfest fundraiser features a Color Run during the school day, followed by an evening full of games, rides, food, raffles, an auction, and more!

Teacher and Staff Appreciation Events: Throughout the year, our parents contribute to events to show our CFES team how much we appreciate them. Be on the lookout for opportunities to pitch in!

Volunteer Forms

To volunteer or participate in any on-campus activities, you will need to complete a TISD Volunteer Form. The form must be completed each year. Take time now to fill out yours!

Whether you have an hour each month, or a few hours each week, we have volunteer opportunities for you!

Room Mom: Help coordinate class parties and activities throughout the year. If you're interested in serving as a Room Mom for your Cougar's class, please complete this form.

Marquee: Pick a Friday to update the sign at the CFES driveway with the latest important happenings and Cougar birthdays.

Community: Assist in annual community events, such as Walk to School Day, Lunch with Heroes, and Earth Day Green Up.

Hospitality: Help monthly with set up, clean up, decorations, and donations for events to show our wonderful teachers and staff just how much they are appreciated.

Teacher Support: Help with tasks that are often very simple but time-consuming for one teacher, such as cutting or assembling packets. This easy opportunity requires no regular commitment.

Photographer: Assist the Photography chair by taking pictures at events throughout the year.

Fence Cups: Design and change out fence cups located on the fence on the perimeter of the school.

General: Sign up for our email “shout out” list to help when possible throughout the year.

It's easy to volunteer. Step 1) Complete the TISD Volunteer Application Form. Step 2) Complete the CFES Volunteer Form.

Questions? E-mail volunteer@cfespto.org.

Let's Do Coffee!

Join us for a PTO Coffee Social at CFES on Tuesday, 8/23 at 10:00 a.m. We'll talk about our plans for the year and you can learn about ways to get involved!

PTO Meetings


The PTO meets monthly in the Activity Room. We hope you can join us!

Our first PTO Meeting of the school year will be held at 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday, 8/30.

Grab Your Marquee Spot!

Recognize your Cougar's birthday and support CFES by purchasing a birthday recognition spot on the school marquee!

Each spot costs $25 and there are only 5 spots available per week. Sales start on the PTO website 8/23 at 9:00 a.m.!

Our new DIGITAL marquee will be installed in October! Details coming soon!

Get Your Cougar Gear

Spirit Wear will be available through the PTO websiteuntil 8/26. Be sure to get yours!

We've Got Spirit, Night and Day!

Grab lunch, grab dinner, and support our Cougars! Visit these local eateries and a portion of your purchase will go toward CFES.

8/25: Chicken Salad Chick - 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

9/1: Sonic - 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

9/15: Island Fin Poke - 11:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Get Your 2021-2022 Yearbooks

If you missed purchasing your 2021-2022 yearbooks, we have a limited number of extra books to purchase for $38. Contact yearbook@cfespto.org.

Happy Labor Day!

Don't forget! Cougars have a holiday Monday, 9/6

Did you know you can support our Cougars when you shop at Amazon? Just type AmazonSmile.com into your browser and select CFES. Amazon will donate a portion of your purchase to our school!

As a PTO member, you should have received an invitation to join the CFES PTO Members Forum on Facebook. It's a great place to learn about the latest happenings and ask questions. Please contact president@cfespto.org with any questions.

Haley Stevens, 8/9

Katie Maxwell, 8/10

Kassie Kirbow, 8/13

Debi Bryan, 8/19

Stefanie Iribarren, 8/22

Peg Harville, 8/26

Emily Vulgamore, 9/5

PTO Leadership

The PTO Board and Committee Chairs are here to help. Feel free to reach out anytime!


Amy Scott, President: president@cfespto.org

Natascha Vogel, Vice President: vicepresident@cfespto.org

Elizabeth Mixon, Treasurer: treasurer@cfespto.org

Kristen Irick, Secretary: secretary@cfespto.org


Committee Chairs

Peyton Gunnell, 5th Grade Celebration: 5thgradecelebration@cfespto.org

Carrie Mills, Community Sponsors: sponsors@cfespto.org

Liz Green, Cougar Connection and Communications: newsletter@cfespto.org / communications@cfespto.org

Kristina Payne, Community Relations: familyevents@cfespto.org

Marce Trujillo, Friends of Creekside: friendsofcreekside@cfespto.org

Shelly Brownrigg & Frida Hansson, Garden: garden@cfespto.org

Liz Ruiz & Sarah Lhotak, Hospitality: hospitality@cfespto.org

Yoscel Shannon, Marquee: marquee@cfespto.org

Julie Bridenstine & Peyton Gunnell, Membership: membership@cfespto.org

Julie Bridenstine, Parliamentarian: secretary@cfespto.org

Daniel Lopez, Photographer: photography@cfespto.org

Kris Archuleta & Ashley McCowan,
Room Mom: roomparent@cfespto.org

Marce Trujillo, Spanish Liaison: spanishliaison@cfespto.org

Staci Loftus, Spirit Nights: partnershare@cfespto.org

Amanda Shirley, Spirit Wear: spiritwear@cfespto.org

Elizabeth Girotto, Teacher Support: teachersupport@cfespto.org

Jennifer Dunn, Volunteers: volunteers@cfespto.org

Kellyn Harrod & Brittany Marchesi, Yearbook: yearbook@cfespto.org

Kristen Irick, Website: website@cfespto.org

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