Cottonwood Creek Elementary PTO Volunteer Interest Form
Review the committees below and click to sign up! The contact info you provide will be used for your committee chair to contact you. Thanks in advance for your time, your support helps make our school community thrive.
School Year
Current Responses
Accountability Coordinator: The Accountability Coordinator sits on the school’s SAC and attends monthly District (DAC) meetings to brief the PTO. This role also chairs quarterly accountability meetings with the Principal.:
Heather Robbins
Shannon Ashamalla
Auction Committee: Help plan and execute our biggest fundraiser of the year this November! This committee manages event logistics, donation procurement, and auction support.:
Julie McVay
Becki Page
Michaela Barotz
Brittany Gill
Megan Duggan
Campus Middle School (“CMS”) Liaison: The CMS Liaison bridges the gap between Cottonwood Creek and Campus Middle School, helping students transition smoothly. They report monthly to the PTO Boards and coordinate calendars to keep both communities informed of important dates.:
Sarit Thorp
Rachael Holsted
Community Service Committee: Work with our school's Social Worker to lead initiatives that help our students support the local community. You will collaborate to schedule activities and bring these service projects to life.:
Brooke Soltanovich
Michaela Barotz
Lydia Shannon
Cougar Dash: Help lead the Cougar Dash in April! This committee coordinates with PE teachers and volunteers to plan and run our biggest annual event.:
Kirsten Chod
Yuliana Joya
Nicole Ramadass
Cultural Connections Committee: Foster a welcoming and inclusive environment for every student. You will organize engaging school-wide celebrations—like our popular Taste of Cottonwood in spring—that showcase the many cultures within our community.:
Rachel Wiest
Dine-Out Committee: Our Dine-Out Committee helps partner with local eateries for community spirit nights. They handle everything from booking the date to spreading the word, ensuring each event is timed to avoid school conflicts.:
Jessica Hager
Fall Festival Committee: Do you love crisp air, community spirit, and maybe a little too much pumpkin spice? We are looking for creative, organized, and energetic neighbors to help us harvest some fun this October! Help plan and coordinate with volunteers, food and activities. :
Sarit Thorp
Laura Marturano
Jamie Tamminga
Fifth Grade Continuation Committee: Our Continuation Committee brings the 5th-grade graduation and reception to life! They lead fundraising efforts and work with parents to provide refreshments for the celebration. :
Michaela Barotz
Jessica Yoffe
Hannah Nelson
Heather Robbins
Lauren Kauffman
Hospitality Committee: Help us appreciate our staff! This role coordinates refreshments for our major events, like the Back-to-School Social and Luncheon. You will also lead the monthly staff lunches and our special Teacher Appreciation Week celebration.:
Sarit Thorp
Jessica Yoffe
Megan Duggan
Caitlyn Lieu
Taylor Spalding
Junior Great Books Committee: This committee will recruit volunteers and arrange for their basic discussion leader instruction when this training is necessary.:
Megan Duggan
Summer Sachen
Library Coordinator: Support our school library! This role works closely with the Librarian to find and schedule volunteers to help during class rotations and after-school programs.:
Cara Jo Larmore
Sandra Sipperley
Lost and Found Committee: Help keep our hallways tidy! This committee maintains the lost and found area and coordinates several donation drives throughout the year, ensuring unclaimed items are delivered to Clothes to Kids or other local charities.:
Nicole Zola
Jessica Foster
Heather Shure
Kirsten Chod
Movie Night Committee: Lights, Camera, Action! Join us for planning a magical School Family Movie Night in September. Enjoy a cozy evening with popcorn and friends, supporting our school community.:
Sandra Sipperley
Jessica Foster
Jamie Bear
Parents Info Network (PIN) Liaison: Stay connected to the district! As the PIN Liaison, you’ll attend Cherry Creek PIN meetings and bring valuable insights back to our parents. :
Lydia Shannon
Room Parent/ Party Parent Coordinators: Be the bridge between our teachers and parent helpers! You’ll recruit and orient Room Parents, Party Parents, and Grade-Level Coordinators, ensuring a fair opportunity for all families to get involved. From hosting kickoff meetings, you’ll provide our volunteers with everything they need to succeed.:
Jessica Yoffe
Lydia Shannon
Jamie Tamminga
Kate Enthoven
School Board Liaison: Stay informed on district decisions! Attend one CCSD Board meeting per month and briefs the PTO on important topics affecting our students and school.:
Lydia Shannon
School Supply Sales Committee: Help get our students ready for success! This committee works with the school to coordinate our annual supply sale, making back-to-school shopping easy for parents.:
Julie McVay
Becki Page
Spirit Wear Committee: Show your school pride! The Spirit Wear Committee picks our annual lineup of Cottonwood gear, works with local vendors, and manages our online and in-person sales. Help our community stay stylish!:
Sandra Sipperley
Lindsay Adams
Welcoming Committee: Be the first friendly face for our new families! As a Welcoming Committee, you'll host our 'New Family Breakfast,' in August, run the welcome booth at the back-to-school 'Meet & Greet,' and give occasional tours to families considering Cottonwood Creek. Help us make every new student feel right at home!:
Darcey Perlman
Winter Dance Committee: The Dance Committee plans and organizes our annual school dance every February. Join us to help with everything from choosing a theme to setting up on the big night!:
Brittany Gill
Jessica Foster
Heather Shure
Brooke Soltanovich
Yearbook Committee: Capture the memories! You will partner with our yearbook vendor, design fun page layouts, and coordinate a team of volunteer photographers to cover every event. You’ll also handle the business side, from promoting early-bird sales to the exciting distribution day at the end of the year.:
Yuliana Joya