Upcoming Important Cougar Ridge 2021 Dates - Mark your Calendars NOW!
Friday, September 17th, 9:45AM – Friday Hike at the Red Town Trailhead (located where Lakemont Blvd turns into Newcastle Golf Club Road).
Tuesday, September 21st, 10:00 AM – PTSA General Membership Meeting. Zoom details will be in Bobcat Blast.
Wednesday, September 22nd, 6:00 PM – Curriculum Night Grades 1 & 2. Only one parent per student will be allowed in the classroom.
Wednesday, September 22nd – Deadline for Spiritwear orders
Thursday, September 30th, 8:00 AM – Q&A with Mr. Terry via Zoom (https://issaquah-wednet-edu.zoom.us/j/92001138599)
Monday, October 18th – Teacher Work Day (School Holiday for Students)
Cougar Ridge Spiritwear
Spiritwear e-Store is now open! Show your Bobcat pride by purchasing our brand new, awesome spiritwear here. Orders must be placed by Wednesday, September 22nd.
You may now purchase your 2021-2022 Cougar Ridge PTSA membership by clicking here. This will also be your opportunity to donate to the Art Docent fund and purchase yearbooks. Remember that if you want access to a school directory you must be a PTSA member. We welcome your support - thank you!
Sign Up for PTSA Weekly Newsletter, the Bobcat Blast!
Volunteer Opportunities
Room Parent Volunteers: Looking for a way to get more involved with your child’s class? Room parents help your teacher plan classroom parties and act as a liaison between the PTSA and your class. Please talk directly to your teacher if you are interested in filling this role for your child’s class. Feel free to reach out to Jana Horton with any questions.
There are still many important chair positions open on the PTSA for 2021-2022! YOU are important and have the skills we need! We are hoping to fill the Yearbook and Reflections Art Program positions soon. Please contact Julie Chang if you have any questions or are interested in getting involved.
Volunteer Application Process: All volunteers in Issaquah Schools are required to complete the annual Volunteer Application for 2021-22 school year. This year, we will be phasing in our volunteers by starting with those that support academic and social emotional programming first. Click here to complete a new application or complete an existing application if you have volunteered in ISD before. You must show proof of COVID Vaccination to submit your application.
Contribute Pictures to the Yearbook!
We will be collecting photos throughout the year so that we can create a fun and memorable yearbook for the 2021-2022 school year. Please make sure all photos are of current Cougar Ridge students and please don’t include multiple versions of the same photo.
Below are links to upload photos that you would like to include in the yearbook:
First Day of School, Meet the Teacher, and Kindergarten Night
https://paulahobbs.smugmug.com/upload/b6Dshg/CougarRidgeFirstDay
Halloween Costumes and Pumpkin Carvings
https://paulahobbs.smugmug.com/upload/xmVkPF/Halloween
Holiday Celebrations
https://paulahobbs.smugmug.com/upload/sm2tpw/HolidayCelebrations
New Year / Lunar New Year Celebrations
https://paulahobbs.smugmug.com/upload/Tgj9zp/NewYearLunarNewYear
Group (Cougar Ridge students only) or individual photos of kids in their sport, dance, cheer, etc. uniforms.
https://paulahobbs.smugmug.com/upload/NFKKQb/SportsandActivities
Students enjoying sledding, snowman building etc. on Snow Days
https://paulahobbs.smugmug.com/upload/SxqN5t/Snow
Students on PNW hikes and camping adventures
https://paulahobbs.smugmug.com/upload/BXGdMH/PNWHikesandAdventures
Students practicing musical instruments at home
https://paulahobbs.smugmug.com/upload/xsjdqC/MusicatHome
Students enjoying baking or cooking at home
https://paulahobbs.smugmug.com/upload/Hq62JS/BakersandCooks
Students enjoying painting, sculpting, or drawing at home
https://paulahobbs.smugmug.com/upload/DgcgZj/Art
We would also like to celebrate 5th graders in an special way. If you would like to participate, please upload a current photo of your 5th grader doing their favorite activity, with their favorite pet, from their favorite vacation, or just being themselves from this past year. Once again, please only upload ONE photo of your 5th grader.
https://paulahobbs.smugmug.com/upload/R6mV7S/5thGraders
Job Postings at ISD
Issaquah School District is in great need of paraprofessionals to work across the school district. If you are interested in a regular, contracted paraprofessional position and meet the educational requirements, we encourage you to apply for any of the open positions you are interested in here:
https://issaquahjobs.hrmplus.
If you know of anyone you think would be great, please help us spread the word! It’s a wonderful way to give back to your community.
The educational requirements are:
· An Associate’s degree (AA) accredited in the US, OR
· two years of study equivalent to 72 quarter credits accredited in the US, OR
· an Educational Testing Service ParaPro Assessment documenting a score of 461 or higher
Amazon Library Wish List
Our Cougar Ridge Librarian, Mrs. Hembree, has been asked by many families how they can support the school. One new way is our Cougar Ridge Library Amazon Wish List. These are titles she would love to add to our library collection. Please order through the website, and it will be send directly to the school. Thank you for supporting our library program and for fostering a love of reading in your student! Many thanks from Mrs. Hembree!
Cougar Ridge Green Team News
Recycle! The Cougar Ridge Green Team and PTSA are proud to announce that we have a recycling bin for markers, pens, and pencils. It will be located outside the front door. Please be sure to only put pens, markers and pencils in this box. Thank you for doing your part to help protect our planet!
Returning to School 2021-2022 Handbook and COVID FAQ
FAQ and Welcome Back Orientation
CR COVID Family Handbook 2021-22
| Sunday | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Sep 12
|
13
|
14
|
15
|
16
|
17
|
18
|
6:00p Curriculum Night - Grades 3, 4, 5
Curriculum Night - Grades 3, 4, 5
Date:
Tuesday, September 14
Time:
6:00p - 7:15p
Where:
4630 167th Ave SE, Bellevue, WA 98006
One parent per student in classrooms
| 9:45a Parent Hike
Parent Hike
Date:
Friday, September 17
Time:
9:45a - 10:45a
Where:
Red Town Trailhead
Join fellow parents for our first Friday Hike at the Red Town Trailhead (located where Lakemont Blvd turns into Newcastle Golf Club Road). Enjoy an informal morning of light exercise, fresh air, and conversation designed for anyone who wants to connect with other parents from our Cougar Ridge community. Please contact Kim Beaudoin with any questions.
| |||||
|
19
|
20
|
21
|
22
|
23
|
24
|
25
|
10:00a PTSA General Meeting
PTSA General Meeting
Date:
Tuesday, September 21
Time:
10:00a - 11:00a
Where:
TBD
| Last Day to Order Spirit Wear!
Last Day to Order Spirit Wear!
Date:
Wednesday, September 22
Show your Bobcat pride by purchasing our brand new, awesome spirit wear! Orders must be placed by September 22nd. Link: https://cougarridgeptsa.org/Page/Pta/SpiritWear
6:00p Curriculum Night - Grades 1, 2
Curriculum Night - Grades 1, 2
Date:
Wednesday, September 22
Time:
6:00p - 7:15p
Where:
4630 167th Ave SE, Bellevue, WA 98006
One parent per student in classrooms
| 9:45a Parent Hike
Parent Hike
Date:
Friday, September 24
Time:
9:45a - 10:45a
Where:
Red Town Trailhead
Join fellow parents for Friday Hike at the Red Town Trailhead (located where Lakemont Blvd turns into Newcastle Golf Club Road). Enjoy an informal morning of light exercise, fresh air, and conversation designed for anyone who wants to connect with other parents from our Cougar Ridge community. Please contact Kim Beaudoin with any questions.
|
