Columbine Elementary School

08/26/2026

WHOA!

What a BACK TO SCHOOL week it's been and it's only Wednesday!

Thank you to all of our parents, families, community members and an extra special thank you to our school leaders, teachers and staff for making this week come to life.

Don't forget, THERE'S STILL MORE TO COME:

THURSDAY, 8.27 5p
New Family Night for all new-to-Columbine families
(light dinner & childcare provided.)

SATURDAY, 8.29 ALL DAY 12p-11p
Our very first Dine Out of the school year with our friends at Ephemeral Rotating Taproom.

Stop by any time to hang with friends, meet new ones and help fund the goals of the PTA this year.

A portion of ALL SALES will be donated to the Columbine Cougars PTA.

Looking forward to building on this BTS energy with you, our CREW!

08/21/2026

Surprise!

There’s one more chance to get in some fun and hang time with our Crew before our first day of school next week —

Meet us on the playground tomorrow, Saturday, August 22nd starting at 9:30

We can CHALK THE WALK and spread motivational messages for our Crew to start the year off strong.

08/09/2026

We're gearing up for an amazing school year and would love for you to join our efforts in making this year at the best one yet!

Our parent/caregiver/community/teacher volunteers are invaluable -- you all make every collaboration, every idea, every effort possible. THANK YOU!

If you're looking for ways to get involved this year, there are plenty.

We're looking for committee members and anyone looking to step up to the plate and lead in our collaborative efforts that make our school community go-round and thrive.

Take a look and fill out the survey linked below:

https://forms.gle/mYtBbF7hgQZav3qc7

07/13/2026

Happy July, Crew!

Get the latest news from Principal Jenks and the Columbine Cougars PTA!

https://denverpsco.edurooms.com/newsletters/columbine-elementary/newsletters/columbine-elementary-newsletter-summer

05/26/2026

It's ELECTION TIME! And it's a quick one -- voting closes Friday, 5.29 at 8a.

If you're an active member of the Columbine Cougars PTA, please take a moment to vote for our 2026-2027 PTA BOARD.

These nominees will be elected to the 4 board positions and help to drive the mission and vision of the Columbine PTA for the upcoming school year.

https://forms.gle/1tuNfaB5sjg9eafV6

Thank you for your help in electing our next Board Members.

Please cast your vote for the Columbine Cougars PTA Executive Board positions for the upcoming school year. Review the nominee biographies before voting. Nominees President (1 nominee): Bonkosi Horn Vice President (3 nominees): Ariel Ruempolhamer, Donna Sims, Josh Mallery Secretary (1 nominee): Katy...

05/18/2026

Columbine Crew,

Did you know there’s still time to nominate a parent, caregiver or teacher representative to the Columbine Cougars PTA for the 2026-2027 school year?!

Do you know the next Columbine Cougars PTA President | Vice President | Secretary | Treasurer or Events & Fundraising Liaison?!

Submit their names before our next GENERAL MEETING and our last meeting of the year, Wednesday, 5.20 6:15-7:30p.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScfYVG_Vs4eG6U43yF3JwiiigXiM0lzVDk7aCWjx96YZ4qSVQ/viewform

05/03/2026

TODAY'S THE LAST DAY! 📅

We're at 339 AOKs as of today -- can we get to 400 before the end of our campaign today?!🤗

Record all of your AOKs in Raise Craze so we can see how much kindness we spread over the last two weeks. 🗓

05/02/2026

Happy May!

Have you added all of the Acts of Kindness you sprinkled this week into Raise Craze?

There’s still time.

And just for a little friendly competition heading into our last two days, here’s the leaderboard.

How may AOKs can you accomplish this weekend?

05/01/2026

Don’t forget!

To wrap up our Acts of Kindness Campaign, join us for a day to cultivate community and clean up the schoolyard.

Bring your own tools & wear some clothes you don’t mind getting dirty — we’ll have the pancakes and fun!

And remember to log all of your Acts of Kindness in Raise Craze by Sunday, May 3rd.

05/01/2026

IT’S DINE-OUT DAY!

Get your late breakfast, lunch and dinner today from Illegal Pete’s on Colfax and 50% of the sales will go back to our school.

BONUS — you can go anytime today: just mention
Columbine Elementary or use the code if ordering digitally.

Happy Friday!