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The holiday season is upon us, and we're excited to celebrate our CLE staff by providing them with a festive celebration of appetizers, cookies and treats.
Whether it’s a holiday favorite, a family recipe, or something new, all are welcome!
Please review the available slots below and click on the button to sign up. Please drop off food to the staff lounge between 11:00 AM and 11:30 AM. Thank you! Dishes and serve ware can be picked back up from the staff lounge 1:15PM.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0949ACA72EA6FAC16-60820151-holiday
Registration Opens 12/14 at 2:00pm
Registration Opens 12/14 at 2:00pm
Missoula Children’s Theatre Returns to Cottage Lake Elementary!
Get ready for the spotlight! The PTA is excited to bring back Missoula Children’s Theatre with a magical production of Cinderella featuring our very own Cottage Lake stars. Mark your calendars for an unforgettable week of rehearsals beginning January 12, and grand performances on Saturday, January 17th.
Join the cast and be part of the magic!
Click Here to register 12/14 at 2:00pm
Cast members must be available every day after school during rehearsal week (generally between 4:00–8:30pm with students eating dinner at school. Exact times vary by role, with our younger stars usually excused by 6:00 PM).
Full participation is required for all rehearsal dates and both Saturday performances at 12:00 and 2:30.
Interested in helping behind the scenes? Email theater@cottagelakepta.org to get involved.
Our Spirit Wear Store is Open!
Our Spirit Wear Store is Open!
Keep your kids cozy and full of Sailor spirit this holiday season! Our hot pink sweatshirts and bright yellow beanies are perfect for chilly days—and they make adorable gifts. Order now to be sure they arrive in time for Christmas!
Our spirit wear store is officially open—many colors, sizes, and styles available, starting at $20.
Shop now and wear your school spirit!
Events On the Horizon
Events On the Horizon
Art Docent Training
Art Docent Training
Please join for us for fused glass and clay training! These will be separate sessions, please join for one or both. All experience levels are welcome! Learn new skills or practice existing ones and make something to take home.
Fused Glass Training - Monday, Dec 15th. 9:45-10:45am. B104
Clay Training - Tuesday, Jan 13th 10:00-11:00 B104
Sign Up Here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F4AABAE2EA7FBCE9-61001162-arttraining#/
Can't join but would like to come another time? Please let us know! Artdocent@CottageLakePTA.org
PTA STEAM Fair
PTA STEAM Fair
The PTA STEAM Fair is coming back to Cottage Lake on March 11th! The possibilities are endless, and we can't wait to see the creativity of our amazing students! We would love to see every child participate in the event and show off their research! Start brainstorming now, and get ready! Inspirational links HERE
Washington State PTA Recognizes
Washington State PTA Recognizes
Cottage Lake Elementary with the
Cottage Lake Elementary with the
Platinum Membership Growth Award
Platinum Membership Growth Award
Cottage Lake Elementary has recently been recognized by Washington State PTA as a Platinum Membership Growth Award recipient! PTAs are presented with this award for enrolling at least 20% more members this year than last year. That means our PTA growth has been truly exceptional! Thank you to everyone who has become a member so far this year: YOU are the reason our PTA achieved this award! If you haven’t yet signed up for a 2025-2026 PTA membership, please consider joining today! By doing so, you are demonstrating your support for our PTA and all it does for CLE students. JOIN HERE
What Does the PTA Do?
What Does the PTA Do?
The Cottage Lake Elementary PTA is a 501(c)3 non-profit made up of parents, teachers, and community members working working to make every child's potential a reality by engaging and empowering families and communities. While we’re an independent organization, we work closely alongside the school to support students, families, and staff.
The PTA helps fill funding gaps to make sure our kids have what they need—and goes beyond that to provide the ‘extras’ that make school special, from enrichment programs to community events.
Washington State PTA Spotlight Award
Washington State PTA Spotlight Award
Your 2025-26 PTA Advocacy Committee has been recognized by the WSPTA for their outstanding work to bring new library books to your school library that focus on disabilities at every grade level. These books inspire understanding, celebrate differences, and promote inclusion among classmates and their community. Congratulations Jane P., Mackenzie H., and your Cottage Lake Elementary librarian, Andrea Z. And one more heartfelt thank-you goes out to all of you for your continued support of our Sailor PTA.
Teacher/Staff Support and Appreciation
Teacher/Staff Support and Appreciation
Field Trips, Scholastic, Rainy Day Funds, Grants, Teacher Appreciation Week
Events
Events
Ice Cream Social, Monster Mash, Winter Event, Carnival, Kindergarten Events
Enrichment
Enrichment
Art Docent, STEAM Fair, Missoula Children's Theater, Garden Club, Toymaker
Advocacy
Advocacy
Special Education, Legislative
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