Cougar Community Connection
A Newsletter From Your Principal, Shannon McPherson
A Letter From Shannon 8/19/2022
Well this week couldn't have ended in a better way than having a Cougar Run Carnival to celebrate the start of a new school year! The amount of blood, sweat and tears that went into planning and organizing this year's event is remarkable. A HUGE thank you to PTA and specifically Megan Noraddin, Hila Hasid and Margarita Fiduccia who headed up the planning and organizing committees to make the Carnival possible. Thank you to everyone who helped make this year's event a great success by showing up or helping out. It was a fabulous event celebrating our amazing Cougar Run Family!!
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PTA Updates
Thank you to everyone that joined us at the Back to School Carnival on Thursday. It was so wonderful getting our Cougar Run family together to celebrate this new school year.
We are sorry that the credit card machine was not working at the event. If you still need to complete your transaction, then please CLICK HERE.
We would like to thank our carnival committee (Megan Noraddin, Margarita Fidducia, and Hila Hasid), our community sponsors, and our amazing parent and student volunteers. We were able to have this event thanks to all of your hard work.
Cougar Run Sponsors for 2022-2023:
- Platinum: Highlands Ranch Orthodontics
- Gold: Blue Sky Pediatric Dentistry, Holt Orthodontics, Master Je's World Class Taekwondo, Tutor Doctor, Code Ninjas Highlands Ranch, Kumon Highlands Ranch East
- Silver: School of Rock (coming soon), Paramount Chiropractic
- Bronze: Z-Ultimate Self Defense Studios, Active Athletics
Our carnival inflatables were funded by their generous donations! We look forward to partnering more with these wonderful local businesses.
Spotlight On~ Our New PE Teacher Stephanie Hinkle
Lightening Delayed Dismissal
Clothing Choices for Students
*Bellies and bottoms need to be fully covered.
*Any messages on clothing should be positive.
*Alcohol, nicotine or drug references (even if innuendo) on apparel should be saved for home.
Thank you so much for your help with ensuring that our kids are dressed and ready for success at school each and every day.
From Green Team
Attention all 4th, 5th & 6th grade students! Would you like the opportunity help raise environmental awareness and make a difference at our school? If so, become a member of the Cougar Run Green Team! Together, we’ll engage the CRUN community, teach everyone about what it means to reduce, reuse, recycle and rethink our effects on the world around us. Click on the link , answer a few simple questions, and apply to become a Green Team member by Monday, August 29th!
We’ll meet after school from 3:30 to 4:30 on the 2nd Tuesday of each month. Our first meeting will be on Sept. 13th.
If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Tomlin at whitney.tomlin@dcsdk12.org
A few reminders about drop-off and pick-up safety:
As a pedestrian, PLEASE be sure to wait for the crossing guard when you are crossing Venneford Ranch Rd (in any direction). They are here to help everyone get to and from school safely, so please follow their directions and wait for them to safely cross.
Only cross through the parking lot at the designated crossing areas. There is a lot of traffic during drop-off and pick-up, so PLEASE do not cut through where cars are not expecting you!
Volunteers Needed in Art Class
We need your helping hands in Art Class! Mrs. Barlow is asking for volunteers to help our younger grades complete a fun project in her class over the next few weeks. You are needed to help paint, spell and be creative!! For more information and to sign up, click HERE!
Elementary Band and Orchestra Program (EBOP)
Our Elementary Band and Orchestra Program for 5th and 6th grade students starts September 6. Band instrument instruction is available to students on flute, clarinet, alto saxophone, trumpet, trombone, baritone, and drums/percussion. Orchestra (String) instrument instruction is available to students on violin and cello. Students will receive instruction weekly throughout the school year on Tuesdays and Thursdays 7:15-8am at HRHS. To enroll your student in EBOP, complete the registration form on the EBOP website (http://hrebop.blogspot.com/).
November 8th Bond/MLO
As you may know, the Douglas County School District is considering an initiative to help address funding challenges in our school district. Additional funding would be critical for us here at Cougar Run. Our staff is amazing and absolutely dedicated to our students and they deserve pay that is more competitive with other school districts - this will help us retain the amazing teachers and support staff that work with your kids every day. Additional funding would also enable our school to continue to make necessary upgrades and repairs to provide your student with a comfortable and safe learning environment.
Please watch this video and share it on your own social media page(s) so others can understand how schools such as ours are funded. Talking to our taxpayers in Douglas County will take all of us working together!Upcoming Important Dates
August 24- 9:00 New to CRUN Parent Orientation in the Learning Commons
September 2-Read A Thon Kick Off-(More details to come.)
September 5-Labor Day Holiday- No School
September 7-9- 6th Graders At Outdoor Ed
September 9- 11:30 PTA Meeting (Virtual and In Person)
September 13-CRUN Restaurant Night
September 14-4:00-8:00 Parent/Teacher Conferences
September 22-4:00-8:00 Parent/Teacher Conferences
September 23--NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS District Professional Development Day