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March 2-6 is Read Across America Week!
Our Read-A-Thon is back as part of Read Across America Week, and we’re bringing some March Madness–style excitement to reading!
Your child brought home a reading bookmark last Friday, where they’ll log the number of minutes they read each day this week (Sunday–Thursday). Please keep the bookmark in your child’s take-home folder so they can report their minutes to their teacher each morning.
Reading counts in lots of ways:
Child reading independently
Child being read to
Listening to an audiobook
The top 3 classes* each day with the most minutes read will be announced. These classes will get to keep a special Reading Buddy Mascot in their classroom for the day! *Classes are broken into Grade Level Groups, K/1, 2/3, 4/5.
Championship Prize:
At the end of the week, the top 3 classes with the most total reading minutes will be crowned champions and will earn a Donut Party!
Every minute counts, and every reader matters — let’s read up a storm and make this a slam dunk week of reading!
In addition to reading up a storm, we’ll be celebrating our love of reading with a daily theme. Click the flyer to view each day’s theme and learn how your child can participate.
Golden Acorn and Outstanding Advocate Award Nominations
There are individuals in the Cougar Ridge community who have worked tirelessly to make this school an enriching and positive experience for all of our kids. It is time to honor the individuals who dedicate so much time and energy into our children and our community. Please take the time to complete this form and nominate the individuals you feel have gone above and beyond in helping all of our children learn and grow and help make the Cougar Ridge community like no other. The nomination deadline is March 13.
Don’t miss out on this hardcover collection of pictures to help your child remember their year at Cougar Ridge. The last day to purchase a yearbook is March 29th.
You can check to see if you purchased your yearbook by going to My Account > Account Information, then scroll down to Orders.
If you did not already purchase one when you joined the PTSA, click here to order. Don’t delay, prices will increase on March 13th. Questions? Contact Kim Beaudoin service@cougarridgeptsa.org
Your help is appreciated!
Have you taken cute pictures of your kids and their friends this school year? Art Docents and Helpers - do you have photos from lessons? Submit your photos to the yearbook Here! Or email us at yearbook@cougarridgeptsa.org
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
We’re looking for parents and caregivers to join our PTSA Board or serve as Committee Chairs for next year — and the impact is BIG.
Being part of the PTSA means helping bring to life the experiences our kids love: school events, classroom support, enrichment programs, community celebrations, and so much more. Every role directly benefits our students and helps make Cougar Ridge an even more connected, joyful place to learn.
No experience needed — just a willingness to help and a heart for kids. Whether you have a little time or a lot, there’s a role that fits.
Your involvement = more opportunities for our kids.
Come learn how you can be part of the magic at our next General Membership Meeting on Friday, March 20th at 2pm or email Kim Beaudoin at service@cougarridgeptsa.org to learn about specific roles that are available for next year.
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 
Please email Wendy Dubrow with questions: wendydubrow@gmail.com
**The Green Team is proudly sponsored by Cougar Ridge PTSA.**
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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