Upcoming Important Cougar Ridge Events

Monday, November 18th - Friday, November 22nd - Green Team’s 3rd Annual Spirit Swap, before and after school while supplies last

Wednesday, November 20th - Spirit Day, Dress as One Color

Thursday, November 21st- Staff Luncheon – November is the month of giving thanks and the PTSA is incredibly thankful for the staff of Cougar Ridge.  Please join us in showing how much we appreciate them by signing up to bring a dish for the November staff luncheon.  Please sign up here.

Friday, November 22nd- Last day for Caring Through Sharing Donations ~ see below for more info.

Tuesday, November 26th - Last day of PTSA Class Membership Contest - The top 3 classes with the highest percentage of families registered as a PTSA Member will receive a special class party.  Click here to register 

Wednesday, November 27th - Friday, November 29th - Thanksgiving break, no school

December 9th - 13th- Scholastic Book Fair - We need many volunteers to help run the fair and movie night!  Please sign up here if you can help. 

Wednesday, December 11th- Family Movie Night at Cougar Ridge

Join our Cougar Ridge Tradition of Giving

Each year, Cougar Ridge students and families support the Issaquah Food Bank’s Holiday Gifts program, spreading joy to kids in our community. This year, our goal is $5,000!

How to Participate:

1. Decorate your gingerbread person.
2. Donate a $25 gift card to Target, Fred Meyer, or Amazon, or ask an adult to donate directly online with our Cougar Ridge link.
3. Bring your gingerbread person and gift card (or online donation ticket) to school by 11/22/24 to be part of our “Caring Village” display.

Thank you for helping make the holidays brighter for kids in our community!

 Support Cougar Ridge!

Shop Local at Snapdoodle Toys in Issaquah – During the week of November 24 - 30th, stop by Snapdoodle Toys in the Issaquah Highlands for all your holiday shopping needs! At check out, let them know you are with Cougar Ridge and a percentage of your purchases will be donated back to PTSA!

Ice Skating in Downtown Bellevue – The Downtown Bellevue Ice Skating Rink will donate $3 per paying customer to Cougar Ridge! Simply purchase your tickets online and when you arrive, tell the staff you are part of Cougar Ridge. Promotion runs November 15th - January 12th.

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! 

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.

Get involved with Cougar Ridge PTSA! – This is a great way to meet other parents in your community and help our amazing school.  We currently have several supportive positions available.  Please contact Kim Beaudoin to find a committee that fits your interests.