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Issaquah Clothing Drive
6:30p ISD Parentwiser Workshop
ISD Parentwiser Workshop
Date:
Monday, October 20
Time:
6:30p - 8:00p
“Cultural Conflicts: Two Worlds, One Home” click here for more information and to register
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| Issaquah Clothing Drive
| Spooky Spaghetti
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Hearing and Vision Screening - This is an all volunteer hands on deck event! The school nurse is incredibly grateful for all the help with these state mandated screenings. No experience needed, training provided at time of volunteering. Sign up Here
Book Fair Volunteers Needed – The book fair will take place the week of November 3rd - 7th. We need many volunteers to help run the fair and movie night! Please sign up here if you can help.
Class Art Docents- Please sign up to help bring art education to Cougar Ridge! As an Art Docent, you’ll provide our students with creative opportunities that go beyond what school funding can cover. You are an essential part of this program—thank you for making a difference! Sign-up here
“I Belong!” is this year’s Reflections Theme! Reflections is a National PTA arts competition that provides an opportunity for students to use their creative talents. If your child loves art or has a creative flair, then they will enjoy entering artwork in this year's Reflections Program. Reflection student entries are due at the Cougar Ridge Front Office by Tuesday, November 3, 2025. For more detailed information, click here.
More information about the student entry form will be shared in next week’s blast.
Join Student Council- Be a Leader! Are you a 5th grader who wants to make a difference at school? Do you have great ideas, enjoy helping others, and like working as a team? Then the student council is for YOU! As a student leader, you'll help plan fun events, share student ideas, and make our school an even better place. It’s a fun way to build confidence, learn new skills, and be a voice for your classmates. Step up, speak out, and lead the way! Questions, please reach out to kennyb@issaquah.wednet.edu
Cougar Ridge Auction ~ February 6, 2026
The PTSA will be hosting an auction to help raise money for our teachers and our school on February 6th, 2026 and we hope to see you there!
We are looking for auction items from the community - if you have anything you may want to donate please fill out this form and we will be in touch. Example donations could be a gift card or service from your business, tickets to a sporting event, or a weekend at your vacation home. We're interested in all donations, big and small!
Your help is appreciated!
Replacement of Bobcat Statue – CR Families, we need your help! – We need to replace our current Bobcat statue with a new one that is waiting to be installed. If you or someone you know has a construction company that can help, please reach out to Diana Heyd for more details.
Volunteer Opportunities
Interested in helping our Cougar Ridge PTSA? – There are many events you can help with such as Book Fair, Spelling Bee, Chess Club, STEAM Club, Science Fair, Art Fair, Reflections, Bingo, Gift-a-Book, and Staff Appreciation. Support roles are available such as webmaster and liaison to Issaquah Schools Foundation. A wonderful way to meet other parents is to help with Meet the Teacher and Kindergarten Playground Night. If you have a lot of time, please consider the Fundraising Committee. If you have a little time, we need help with the school's emergency supplies. Every role is important and any time you can give us is incredibly valuable and appreciated! Please reach out to Kim Beaudoin if you would like more info about any of these positions. We also welcome new ideas on how to support our wonderful community of teachers and students.
Be In The Know About Volunteering at Cougar Ridge Elementary!
Want to know about other volunteer opportunities at the school? Sign up for our volunteer interest list (note: this requires an account on our PTSA website if you are not already registered).
Complete your Volunteer Application! Please also complete your Volunteer Application with the Issaquah School District and make sure you have Cougar Ridge Elementary School selected under school preferences. You must renew your volunteer application with ISD every year!
Green Team Highlights 
Cougar Ridge Green Team is proud to host our 4th annual
Spirit Swap
Cougar Ridge Green Team is collecting Cougar Ridge Spirit Wear current and former Bobcat families no longer use. Collection bins throughout the school
September 22- October 7th.
We will host a sale the week of October 13th for current families to purchase these “retro” designs to give the garments a 2nd life.
Please only donate CLEAN spirit wear
items through October 7th.
Please email Wendy Dubrow with questions: wendydubrow@gmail.com
**The Green Team is proudly sponsored by Cougar Ridge PTSA.**
Unwearable Spirit Wear will be donated to Ridwell’s textile collection.
Join PTSA for the 2025-2026 School Year!
Click here to update and register your family for the PTSA and complete your PTSA back to school checklist!
If you want to receive a school directory, you must be a PTSA member. We welcome your support - thank you!
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