Programs and Activities

PTA offers a means to develop strong family-school partnerships and involve the community. The process can be tailored to each school. PTA’s process for building successful partnerships and programs consists of three steps:

• Raising awareness about the power of family and community involvement.

• Taking action to cultivate involvement through specific programs and practices.

• Celebrating success as your school sees increased involvement and its impact.

The Cottonwood Elementary PTA funds and runs great things at Cottonwood, just take a look at the following list. We want our programs to serve you and your family. If you ever have a concern or a suggestion for the PTA please email Tracee Walker or Stacy Johnson, PTA Co-Presidents 2021-2022 at cottonwoodptautah@gmail.com.

Part-time Art Specialist – In conjunction with the Beverly Taylor Grant, the PTA funds this position

Newsletter – Information about school and PTA activities

Birthday Recognition – Once each month students are recognized with a lunch for their birthday

Student Directory – student home contact info and class lists

Room Parents – assist teachers with in classroom needs

Kickball Tournament – Kickball Tournament and dinner

School Yearbook – photos of classes, teachers, and school activities

PTA Reflections – art, music, literature, photography, dance, film contest

Emergency Kits – each student has an emergency kit in the classroom

Book Fairs – twice a year book sales for library enhancement

Community Carnival Family Night – Our major PTA fundraiser for the year

Fun Run – a 1.5 mile race during the school year encouraging good physical health

Vision Screening – a service to catch students who should go see an eye doctor

Classroom Parties – parties for special events – Halloween, Christmas, Valentines, ...

STEM Science Fair – scientific research and method contest

Spirit Week – a week dedicated to teaching students about healthy minds and healthy bodies

Friend to Friend – school service project

Battle of the Books – 3rd-5th graders read specific books and battle

Sweetheart Dance – valentine Friday evening dance

School Musical – with the help of a community donations, our school does a school musical

Shakespeare Play – touring company from Utah Shakespearean Festival, free to our community

Spring Art Stroll Fundraiser – showcasing the artwork created by the students during the school year

Science Field Trips – the PTA helps fund classroom field trips

Kindergarten Orientation – registration and introduction for upcoming kindergartners

Maturation – an opportunity for 5th grade students and their parents with District approved curriculum

Teacher Appreciation – a week dedicated to show teachers how much we appreciate them

Parents and Pancakes – before school breakfast with parents

Jr. Achievement – grade appropriate economic lessons taught by parent volunteers

JA in a day – A day of Jr. Achievements for all grades

Grandparents Day – grandparents are invited to our school, may be discontinued

5th Grade Promotion – celebrating completing school at Cottonwood Elementary

Field Day – end of school outside activity and BBQ

We would encourage you to join the PTA. Your PTA membership allows you to have a voice in our PTA programs and it shows your support to the State and National PTA who advocate for children's rights and education. Their efforts are noticed during our legislative session. Also, your PTA membership has some benefits. Check out the National PTA Membership benefits page at pta.org/member_benefit_providers.asp for details.

DONATE! These programs depend entirely on parent and community donations. We have only one major PTA fundraiser during the year, but you can donate anytime to Cottonwood Elementary PTA using the Cottonwood Elementary PTA WebStore.

Go to School Fundraising to learn how you can support Cottonwood Elementary School when you shop!