Volunteer Opportunities

Raise Some Dough! Join the Canyon Creek PTA and Mod Pizza to raise money while eating a delicious meal. When : Feb 22, 2023 Where: Mod Pizza in Canyon Park (near the QFC) How : Use Promo Code MODF12188   ... read full article

Canyon Creek Multicultural Day Volunteers Needed for March 31st, 2023 Canyon Creek Elementary is putting together a Multicultural Day that will take place on March 31, 2023.  This will be an exciting event for our students, allowing them to learn about the different cultures of their classmates.  The event will feature various tables showcasing cultural traditions, student passports, shared meals, class projects, etc.  We are looking for volunteers that will work directly with Ms. Valint, (the chairperson for this event). This will require meeting with Ms. Valint a few times to review event details, communicating event information with the PTA board, ... read full article

Our staff takes the cake!   Please help us show our love for our amazing staff!!! In honor of Valentine's Day, we will be doing a dessert bar on Thursday, February 16th . Please feel free to bring your favorite family dessert recipe, a store bought dessert, or a local bakery item. The more variety the better.  To sign up, please click here to reserve an item.   Please plan to have any contributions brought to the Front office by 9:30am on February 16th - to allow time for setup. ... read full article

  MATH CHALLENGE #6 WALL OF FAME!   We applaud all students who participated in this Math Challenge. GREAT JOB!          All submissions for Math Challenge #6 (35 students) Grade Teacher Student K McDonnell Alyson G K McDonnell Sahas M K Schroeder Gavin Z 1 Axtell David O 1 Axtell Finn B 1 Barton Sky M 1 Burns Sage T 1 Caeton Yahav A 1 Ka'ai Rahim K 1 Ka'ai Samantha B 2 Burkett Anish  2 Burkett Ashley G 2 Burkett Viaan  2 Masterson Sloan D 3 Deer John B 3 Mahoney Idhant t 3 Mahoney Samarth R ... read full article

Threads & Treads Clothing Drive The Student Council and the Canyon Creek PTA are sponsoring a clothing drive to help those in need in the community.  Bring in donations to your class donation box February 6 - 16.  The winning grade gets a prize and all donations benefit Threads and Treads, an NSD 501c open to all NSD families.  Items to bring: New PJs New adult underwear New hats New gloves ... read full article

Bingo Night Save the Date April 28th ... read full article

After School Enrichment Programs Winter Session Starts Soon We are excited to report that all but one of the classes are now full, with waitlists started for many of them!  The Registration deadline for the Yoga class has been extended to Monday 01/16@11:59pm .  There are only 10 spots left so get your student signed up soon!   Here are some details about Winter session:   * Classes will take place either in the Multipurpose Room (MPR) in Building F, Gym, or Library * Registration will open on Monday 01/09/23@8am and will close on Friday 01/13/23@11:50pm * Just like Fall session ... read full article

The 2022 PTA Reflections Gallery Please view our amazing entries for Canyon Creek below We are honored to have 33 entries to the National PTA Reflections Art Competition from our talented Canyon Creek students. 21 of these entries are moving on to the All NSD level. Stay tuned about which entries move on past that, and the Gallery Night that we hope can be in person this year. You can view the entries in the slideshow below or click here to open the Google Slideshow if the below doesn't work (or videos don't play).   Entries Moving on to the ... read full article

Chess Club - Winter 2023 Session Come and learn about chess.  All skill levels welcome. Chess Club is starting soon on Tuesdays in the Canyon Creek Library. Chess club will involve a short lesson, followed by chess matches. Children will be grouped on skill level. Students will go directly to the foyer outside the library at dismissal. They can have a snack in the foyer and enter the library at 3:55 p.m. Registration is now closed.  Thanks to everyone who has signed up. Confirmation emails have been sent to those who have registered. Information about payment has also been sent.  ... read full article

Lego Club - Winter 2023 Session Join our Lego Club.  Volunteers Needed. Lego club will involve lots of creative building and fun challenges! Please volunteer to help if you would like this club to happen.    Registration is now closed.   Thanks to everyone who has signed up. Confirmation emails have been sent to those who have registered. Information about payment has also been sent.   The $40 club fee is due by 1/8.   When: Thursdays, 3:55 p.m. to 4:55 p.m. Starts: 1/12 Ends:  3/23. No Class: 2/23/2023.   Volunteers Needed.  Sign up here. We still need your help. Volunteers will ... read full article

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 our Canyon Creek Elementary Office. The PTA will help fulfill needs, but will have no information about the families who request support.   What kinds of support is offered? Food bags/boxes during school breaks that are a week or longer School clothes Yearbook Canyon Creek t-shirt (spirit wear) Holiday Meal (Thanksgiving) Holiday Family Wish List (assistance with gifts) PTA Membership ... read full article

Girls on the Run Registration Starts January 2022 Canyon Creek Elementary is partnering with Girls on the Run program.  Registration will open in January 2022 and more details are coming soon. Girls on the Run is a national non-profit organization, that designs programming that strengthens third- to eighth grade girls’ social, emotional, physical and behavioral skills to successfully navigate life experiences. ... read full article

Per district guidelines, all Northshore School District (NSD) volunteers must have cleared a background check and must be fully vaccinated to volunteer. This process might take as long as 2-3 weeks once submitted, please do ASAP . NSD volunteer approval is valid for ONE year. You will need to renew your volunteer status each year. Watch for a reminder about a month before it expires. The email will come from "Safe Hiring Solutions" ( info@safevisitorsolutions.com ).  If you are already an NSD approved volunteer, you will have received a volunteer "badge" that you might want to have with you (on your phone or printed). ... read full article

A Podcast for Parents, by Parents National PTA is working to ensure our public schools provide a high-quality and equitable education for every child to reach their full potential. Notes from the Backpack is a PTA podcast designed for millions of parents and the decisionmakers they influence. Through the unique combination of expert, parent and educator guests, each episode features engaging conversations that offer real-life advice and ideas on how to support children’s learning and development—all in parent-friendly language. Real Experts. Real Parents. Real Conversations. There are so many great topics to explore!! Examples: Do My Child's Test Scores Really ... read full article