Volunteer Signups!! Check here for opportunities to volunteer at events for Canyon Creek PTA! We will also share opportunities to donate here, like staff appreciation community provided events, food drives & helping hands collections/fundraiser, etc. (Don't forget to check our Partnerships page for dine-out and silent giving opportunities.) Canyon Creek Elementary volunteer needs may be be posted as well, but will be clearly noted as such! If you are interested in running an event or program, or joining our board of directors, look here . Year Long at School (2023-24): Art Docents Volunteers for each class to provide monthly art ... read full article

                                This is our ONLY fundraiser!  Really!                               Just $20 - $40 can go such a long way! Every dollar we receive goes directly to funding the important PTA programs below:   Welcome Back Event, Staff Appreciation Events, Popcorn Fridays, Art Docent/Gala program, Spelling BEE, Math Challenge, Food Donations (Helping Hands: food insecurity program at CCE), Reflections National Art Competition, Golden Acorn and Outstanding Educator Awards   It’s easy to pledge ... read full article

First PTA meeting of the year Tuesday, October 17th Join us in person for our first PTA membership meeting of the year. Meet the PTA and get an update from our special guest, Principal Doyle. Tuesday, October 17th Canyon Creek Library Doors open at 6:30pm for social time Meeting starts at 7pm Hope to see you there! ... read full article

  Our Art Docent Chairs would love to have more help to coordinate this program. If you are interested in talking about it, sign up here or please contact Jessica, Christine and Loan at art@canyoncreekpta.org .  Already an art docent? Download this PDF for details and resources to help you throughout the year. 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 ... read full article

Become a Library Volunteer! Sign Up Today     Our PTA coordinates a group of volunteers who assist the librarians at Canyon Creek. The goal is for EVERY   class at the school to have a Library Volunteer EVERY week, which allows the librarians to spend more time with the children, reading to the class, helping each child to pick out just the right book for them, or helping them with the computers (older grades).  The Library Volunteers  will: Check out books to students using our computer circulation system Check in returned books Reshelve books according to library call number (requires knowledge of ABC ... read full article

SPIRIT WEAR OFFERINGS THIS YEAR! On demand ordering, ship to home, open all year long.  Sales will be advertised here and on social media so you don't miss it. Kick off the school year with some new Canyon Creek spirit wear! We have 2 different online vendors from which you can order. Last year's 1st Place Spritwear and a new vendor this year called BSN. They both print and ship directly to you. There are TONS of options in youth and adult sizes (up to 5XL) at both stores.  1st Place Spiritwear Link BSN Link   ... read full article

National PTA Reflections Art Competition, 2023-2024 "I Am Hopeful Because" 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. Deadline for submissions is  Friday, November 17th, 2023 Students of  all  ages and abilities may participate and explore the arts based on the  2023-24  theme: Students are also encouraged to submit theme ideas for the 2024-2025 school year.  The winner will receive $100! Visit our Reflections page to learn more!   ... read full article

Join the 2023-24 PTA Team! There is a place for YOU in the Canyon Creek PTA!   You don't need any special qualifications to be a leader in the PTA- just passion and interest.  We have all levels of options for volunteering, and resources to support you.  See below for open positions:    Back to School Social  Membership Glow Dance Staff Appreciation Helping Hands Spelling Bee  Math League and MORE We also have LOTS of new families joining Canyon Creek for the EAP program - and we would LOVE to get those families involved in our PTA and community! The ... read full article

2023-24 School Year Meet the PTA Board of Directors PTA Board of Directors Here are the 2023-24 PTA Board of Directors: President - Liv Gorman  Vice President: Programs - Jen Chan  Vice President: Communications -Michelle Lee Secretary - Ashley Watts Treasurer - Erin Sadowski and Varnika Chaudhary Membership: Campaigns/Events  -  Membership: Data/Reporting  -  Advocacy  - Erika Del Villar Introductions The PTA Board members each wanted to share an introduction - we are excited about the coming school year. Liv Gorman - President Hello! I’m Liv Gorman, and I have a 3rd grader and a Kindergartener learning at Canyon Creek.  My husband and ... read full article

The APEX Fun Run is a school fundraiser and we need volunteers to help. This is a fun way to volunteer and see your students at school. Most of the volunteers will be using a marker to track laps on the back of each student's run t-shirt. It's a super fun time of encouraging, cheering, and frantically marking shirts! We also need volunteers to help at the water table so students can stay hydrated while they run!! This year,  Fun Runs will be held in the school gym during PE time.  If you are wanting to volunteer during your student's ... read full article

APEX run not your thing? How about Photo Retakes? Want to help gather kids who need to retake their photo or take their photo because they were absent?  Schedule is 9:30am - 1 pm on Oct 30. Link below to signup! https://www.parentsquare.com/feeds/23482689 ... read full article

Office Support: The school office team is looking for volunteers to help with all things office related. This could include filing, sorting, creating, organizing, etc. Please visit our Sign-Up Genius link and tell us what date/times work for you.    https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E44A4A82DA3F5CE9-canyon The link to complete a NSD Volunteer background check is in the Sign-Up Genius. Please email  kgonzalez@nsd.org  if you have additional questions or wonderings. ... read full article