About PTA

Posted August 12, 2021

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The Columbine Cougars PTA is an extremely vocal, intentional & involved PTA. We would love to have you learn more about who we are & what we do. Join us at our first meeting, September 1st, 2021, at 5:30 p.m.

To receive announcements and learn about events and activities we organize, email columbinecougarspta@gmail.com to be added to our email list.

Our accomplishments include:

Community focus

  • Lists of community resources sent regularly to assist families in need.
  • Support and focus on local & minority-owned businesses through fundraising activities.
  • Created video of the History of Columbine Elementary.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

  • Clear anti-racist position.
  • Anti-racist book lists created.
  • Anti-bias & equity workshops offered.

Financial support for School Community

  • Funding provided for school enhancements & Black History Month programming.
  • Scholarships for classes to have hands-on & other learning experiences, or to complete service projects.
  • Support for families who experienced tragic loss.
  • Gift Certificates for classrooms to add to their libraries.

PTA Health

  • Read-A-Thon 2021: 9,400 minutes read, our highest minute total ever!
  • Regular emails to 100+ Columbine community families; 40+ members
  • 100s of volunteer hours from dozens of volunteers
  • Growth in budget of ~20% from 2019, strong financial position

Please join the Community Connection group on Bloomz. https://app.bloomz.net/#/app – Code: UZAR35

This group is open to everyone in the school community & is a great place to connect with those outside your existing class groups. We post:

  • Positive shout-outs to/about others in our community, including people practicing LEAP! (Leadership, Empathy, Ambition, Positive Mindset)
  • Helpful information, opportunities, resources, and upcoming community events
  • Inquiries or requests for help, playdates, rideshares, etc.
  • Photos (only of your own students, please) that show school spirit, learning moments, and fun times.
  • The space is positive and productive!
  • *Negative or disparaging comments will be removed.