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Canyon Creek PTA Helping Hands Program Sign up to Receive Support Canyon Creek PTA has a program called Canyon Creek PTA Helping Hands . This is a completely confidential assistance program for families of Canyon Creek Elementary that is coordinated through Canyon Creek Office Manager, Sue Hanson. The PTA will help fulfill needs, but will have no information about the families who request support.   What kinds of support is offered? Food gift cards during school breaks that are a week or longer School clothes Yearbook Canyon Creek t-shirt (spiritwear) Holiday Meals (Thanksgiving, Winter Break) Holiday Family Wish List (assistance with ... read full article

Our PTA has set a membership goal of 300 members! Please consider becoming a part of our completely volunteer, non-profit organization focused on our KIDS! NO MEETINGS OR VOLUNTEERING IS NECESSARY TO BE A MEMBER! We have confidential scholarships available to join Canyon Creek PTA. Please contact our Membership Chair  to request one OR just fill out our  Scholarship Request Form (google form).    Incentive Drawing!   Prizes & Drawing Date -- Monday, November 1st -- Winner will receive a basket of goodies for a Family Fun Pizza & Treats Night!        How does it work? To encourage PTA memberships, ... read full article

Pumpkin Decorating Contest! We invite all Canyon Creek Coyotes to show their creative skills using art to bring their pumpkins to life. You can paint your pumpkin, give your pumpkin a fun face, or turn your pumpkin into a spooky creature. You can decorate with any materials you have around the house. Some adult help is okay, but goal is to celebrate student creations. Contest will accept submissions from Monday, October 11th to Wednesday, October 27th . Deadline for submission is Wednesday, October 27th at 6pm . Winners will be announced on Saturday, October 30th ! Contest Rules One entry per student. ... read full article

Dine Out: Chipotle Mexican Grill in Bothell! Make dinner a selfless act by joining us for a fundraiser to support Canyon Creek PTA. Come in to the Chipotle at 21135 Bothell Everett HWY in Bothell on Monday, November 15th between 4:00pm and 8:00pm . Bring in this flyer, show it on your smartphone or tell the cashier you’re supporting the cause to make sure that 33% of event sales (subject to a $150 minimum) will be donated to Canyon Creek PTA. Chipotle will donate 33% of event sales to Canyon Creek PTA!! (if we reach the  minimum  of $150 in ... read full article

Dine Out: Red Robin in Bothell! Red Robin will give 20% of food sales back to Canyon Creek PTA! Come in to the Red Robin at 21215 Bothell Everett HWY in Bothell on Thursday, October 21st between 5:00pm and 9:00pm . Bring in this flyer, show it on your smartphone or tell your server you’re supporting the cause to make sure that 20% of food sales will be donated to Canyon Creek PTA. How to participate: Order in restaurant. Bring the flyer, show it on your smartphone or tell your server you’re there to support Canyon Creek PTA. Order online ... read full article

The Reflections Program is a National PTA and Washington State PTA cultural arts competition. The purpose is to provide an opportunity for students to use their creative talents by expressing themselves through their own original works. Students of all ages and abilities may participate and explore the arts based on the 2021-22  theme: "I Will Change the World By..."   Find details about the 2021-22 Reflections program on our Reflections Program page  - including rules, categories, and printable entry forms. Contact our Reflections Chair, Foram Shah  with questions.  ... read full article

  Our Art Docent Chair would love to have someone else (or a couple people) to help coordinate this program. If you are interested in talking about it, please contact Foram at art@canyoncreekpta.org .  As an art docent, you will help students gain an appreciation for art. We will help to train you and there is a pre-planned curriculum at your disposal. You do not have to be an art scholar or renowned artist; anyone can do this!  We're still figuring out how to best run art docent lessons for our classrooms. This district has put together a strong and more ... read full article

Northshore YMCA is working to continue their tradition of providing Holiday Meal Support to underserved families in our community. Request a Meal If you are interested in receiving a meal, your request must be received by  Friday, November 12th . YMCA hopes to honor all of the requests from families who would benefit from support during the season. Requests will be filled in the order received by date and recipients will be contacted by email to confirm support and gift card pick up day and time. Due to COVID-19 YMCA will be providing a gift card to purchase the meal of your ... read full article

Hi-Cap/EAP Information Opportunity for Parents Our Canyon Creek PTA EAPT/Hi-Cap Liaison wanted to share these thoughts and information about an event that might be interesting to our EAP/HiCap parents. Thanks Carson for sharing both your experience AND the information about the talk.    This is a great place to start if you are wondering about why your smart kids seems quirky or if they might need more challenge in an academic setting. We saw this talk before any of our kids were identified as highly capable and it was so enlightening and my husband and I kept whispering to each ... read full article

Canyon Creek Elementary  Arrival & Dismissal Times In Northshore school district, we have early release Wednesdays. These are days when students are released 1 1/2 hours early to allow for teacher planning, collaboration & meetings. Most Wednesdays of the school year are early release days.  The other exceptions to the normal release time are for elementary conferences - there are 5 days in November and one day in February (noted with an "e" on the school district one-page calendar ) where elementary schools have early dismissal for conferences. These early dismissal for conferences are ONLY for elementary school. Middle school ... read full article

Observances, Commemorative Months & International Days We have a diverse community at Canyon Creek Elementary and we want to provide you with resources that reflect our diversity! We know everyone is busy and we want to make sure we provide you with great resources to bring awareness, education, advocacy and promotion of the US National Observance Months and the UN International Days. These provided resources should compliment what your student is learning and should offer ways your family can learn and grow together.   This collection of information (and Canyon Creek PTA articles linked below) is gathered by our DEI (Diversity, Equity & Inclusion) committee.  UN International Days The United Nations (UN) ... read full article