Cougar Run PTA Officers & Chairmen

Megan Noraddin, President

Nate Biggs, Vice President

Katie Busch, Secretary

Craig Livorsi, Treasurer

Tasha Barreau, Co-Treasurer

Mari Diaz, Spirit Gear

Holly Quirk, Spirit Rock

Lulu Gao, Social Media & Yearbook

This Could Be YOU!, Restaurant Nights

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Our outgoing Restaurant Night Chairman is setting up all of the restaurants for the year, but we need someone to make the flyers and share the information with our President, Megan, and our Social Media chairman, Lulu. This is an easy way to get your feet wet in the PTA. There is a spreadsheet with all of the data from past years, so you will not be starting from scratch!

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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

Our TikTok 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!

New for the 2023-2024 School Year: 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 event we love. 

Date: Friday, September 29th ALL DAY at Cougar Run Park!

Entertainment: DJ Rick Garcia and MCs Nate Biggs & Christine Garcia

Ways to Donate: 

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 2023-2024: Aug 18, Sept 8, Oct 13, Nov 10, Dec 8, Jan 12, Feb 9, Mar 8, Apr 12, and May 10.


COUGAR RUN  PTA 2023-2024 HAPPENINGS

Back to School Night - Aug 17, 4:30-6:30pm 

New Family Orientation - Aug 23, 4:30pm

Fall Conference Meals - Sept 18 & 21

FALL FUN RUN!!! - Sept 29 ALL DAY @ Cougar Run Park (See details below!)

Fun Run Awards and Celebrations - Oct 2-6

Fall Spirit Week - Oct 9-13

Donuts with Grownups - Oct 27, 7:30-8:30am in Cafeteria

Art & Cultural Night - Nov 30, 5:00-7:00pm - There will be a sign-up for booths!

Holiday Shop - Dec 11-15

Muffin with Mentors - Feb 9, 7:30-8:30am in Cafeteria

Spring Conference Meals - Feb 12 & 15

Spring Spirit Week - March 11-15

Family Glow Dance - March 14, 5:00-7:00pm in the Gym

Staff Appreciation Week - May 6-10

End of the Year Party - May 23, 3:30pm 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/zeofjbg and pay your $20/day at https://crunpta.memberhub.store/store/items/136870

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

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. Beckie McEachen will make your schedule based only on the time you have to give.  Sign up here: https://signup.com/go/gAuoewK. Thank you!