PTA

crunpta@gmail.com

Cougar Run PTA Officers & Chairmen

Abby Durrant, co-president

Megan Noraddin, co-president

Meagan Stuart, vice president & social media

Lulu Gao, social media & yearbook

Geff Starlin, co-treasurer

Tasha Barreau, co-treasurer

Holly Quirk, co-secretary

Hayley Hutson, co-secretary

Emily Thomson

Restaurant Coordinator

Laura Butler

Spirit Rock Coordinator

A Little Bit About Us

In May of 2018, in an effort to become more autonomous and reduce administrative fees, Cougar Run PIE voted to change the organization’s affiliation and become Cougar Run PTA. This change has had no impact on the overall scope of our parent organization, as the purpose of enriching the experience of the Cougar Run Community by providing supportive resources (funds, materials, services) remains the same. With this new affiliation, many of the administrative operations will become simpler and more streamlined, thus making the various officer positions more manageable and appealing to those who may volunteer to serve.

Our Contact Information: email – crunpta@gmail.com

Our Facebook Page: use the search bar to find Cougar Run PTA

Our Instagram Page: @cougarrunpta

As an affiliate of Colorado PTA, each member of a local chapter is required to pay annual dues of $6.75. This amount is set by the Colorado and National Organizations (No local fee is collected.) and is not meant be burdensome. Please contact our Cougar Run PTA if you would like to join, but need assistance paying this fee.

We are trying something new this year! We are planning just ONE major fundraiser to support the Cougar Run staff & students, the classroom curriculum, various enrichment activities, technology and the Learning Commons.

We continue to provide regular opportunities to strengthen our community through various social and educational activities throughout the year.

Where the Cougars Run!

3rd Annual In-House FUN RUN: ONE FUNDRAISER!!!

For years, we have outsourced our fundraisers to companies that take over 40% of your donations! We don't want to do this anymore. Your money needs to stay at our school with your students. You have been donating enough. Let's keep your funds at Cougar Run to pay for the student enrichment, staff support, and community events we love.

Date: Friday, September 26th (MORNING) at Cougar Run Park!

Entertainment: DJ Rick Garcia and MCs Meagan Stuart & Christine Garcia

Ways to Donate:

Venmo @crunpta --> Charity Section
Check made out to Cougar Run PTA and delivered to the office
Credit Card payments came be made on MemberHub LINK HERE

PTA Meeting Dates

The PTA meets monthly, usually the second Friday of the month during the school year. We are using a hybrid model for meetings this year, so you can join us in person or by Zoom during your morning coffee break, 8:45-10 am. We are trying to be as inclusive as possible. Upcoming meeting dates for 2025-2026: Aug 22, Sept 12, Oct 10, Nov 14, Dec 12, Jan 9, Feb 20, Mar 13, Apr 10, and May 8.

COUGAR RUN PTA 2023-2024 HAPPENINGS

Popsicles in the Park - Aug 11, 3-4:30pm

New Family Orientation - Aug

Fall Conference Heavy Snacks- Sept 16-18

FALL FUN RUN!!! - September 26 (Morning) @ Cougar Run Park (See details below!)

Fun Run Awards and Celebrations -

Fall Spirit Week - Oct 6-10

Donuts with Grownups - Oct 24, 7:30-8:30am in Cafeteria

Art Night - Wednesday, Nov 19th, 5:00-7:00pm

Holiday Shop - Dec 8-11

Spring Conference Heavy Snacks - Feb 17-19

Cultural Night - Thursday, Feb 26, 5-7pm

Spring Spirit Week - March 9-13

Family Glow Dance - March 12, 5:00-7:00pm in the Gym

Staff Appreciation Week - May 4-8

End of the Year Carnival - May 29, 3:30 - 5pm at Cougar Run Park

Restaurant Nights - Usually the second Tuesday of the month

Ways To Help Cougar Run PTA

AmazonSmile: Help support Cougar Run as you shop on Amazon! Click on this link to choose Cougar Run as your charity of choice. When you purchase anything on Amazon, .5% of the money comes back to the school. It is an easy way to raise funds for our students!

https://smile.amazon.com/ch/90-1203313

You will be asked if you want to to support Colorado Congress of Parents Teachers and Students. This is our official name that is on file with the state for 501c(3). Once you sign up, it will automatically take you to smile.amazon.com or ask if you want to be redirected to smile.amazon.com. Everything else is the same as when you currently shop on Amazon.

Longmont Dairy: Help us by turning in your milk caps for Milk Caps for Moola! There is a yellow bin in the main lobby area for you to drop off the caps. We will do the rest. Cougar Run gets a nickel for every cap. It adds up! Thank you.

King Soopers: Go to their Community Rewards page and sign up for a portion of every purchase to be given to Cougar Run. It is an easy way to help the students at CRun have the materials they need to thrive. Thank you! LINK

Box Tops: Clip and Collect them! Download the Box Tops App TODAY!! Scan your receipts to help raise funds for CRUN! More information HERE! Check out this new video on how to scan your receipts! LINK

Reserve the Spirit Rock for your Student's Birthday or Special Event

To reserve your day, please do 2 things (BOTH must be completed to reserve your day):

Want to paint the big rock outside of the main office for your student's birthday or other special event? It's easy! Just claim your date at https://signup.com/go/voSwCnw and pay your $20/day at https://crunpta.givebacks.com/store/items/1061613

The following rules apply to your rental of the SPIRIT ROCK:

One family, group or organization per day may paint the ROCK, unless you pay for multiple days in a row
Once reserved, you have the rock for 24 hours, from 4:00pm on the afternoon prior to your reserved day until 4:00pm on the reserved day. (For example, if your child's birthday is on May 3rd- book May 3rd. Then, at 4:00pm on May 2nd, you may begin painting)
Plan to use 2-4 cans of spray paint to cover the front and top & you must provide all supplies & paint the rock yourselves
Please clean up after yourselves and do not leave paint or materials on or around the rock. Any damage to school property as a result of painting the rock will be your responsibility.
In the event of inclement weather, you may revisit the sign up and choose another open day for a substitution. No refunds.
No bullying, profanity, etc.
Contact crunpta@gmail.com with any questions.

Thank YOU for supporting Cougar Run!

Become Part of Watch DOGS!

We are looking for positive male role models to join our CRUN community. We would love to see you in the halls, in the classrooms, and on the playground. Katie Bursch will make your schedule based only on the time you have to give. Sign up here: https://signup.com/go/gAuoewK. Thank you!