100% Creekside: Fund-Run-Raising Campaign!

REQUESTING YOUR ONE-TIME DONATION

The Who, What, Where, When, Why & How!

Who should support the Creekside Parent Organization (CPO)?

As a parent or a caregiver of a Creekside student you are part of the CPO! We hope that everyone will engage with and support the CPO – whether through a monetary donation or by volunteering time.

What are the goals for the campaign?

We have two goals:

Raise $75,000 by October 3, 2025
Please see below for more information about how this money is used!
100% participation from our school community

As we have 285 students in our community this year, we hope to receive 285 total donations! This will be measured by the total number of gifts received – we will NOT be tracking individual family contributions.

With these two goals in mind, we are asking for $263 per student in attendance at Creekside (285 students x $263 = $75,000). The CPO is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and all donations are tax-deductible!

We recognize that $263 might be difficult for some (especially if you have multiple Cougars!), so we encourage a donation of any amount that is meaningful to you. If you are able to support an additional student or two with your donation, please do so! Giving monthly - $22/month for a calendar year will get us to our goal.

Based on parent feedback, this will be CPO’s one and only active fundraiser for the school year, assuming we meet our goal. We are rolling the Fun Run campaign (normally in the fall), the 100% Creekside campaign (normally in the spring), and all of the other smaller fundraisers throughout the year, into this singular campaign so that families are only asked to donate once.

$75,000 is a lot of money! How will the funds be used?* See graph below.

53% Para-Educators: Academic tutors at the school who assist in the classroom, supporting teachers and larger class sizes. Money raised last year helped us hire more paras this year!

27% Field Trips: Calwood outdoor education, the zoo, live performances, etc. This funding also pays for bussing to field trips.
8% Community Events: International Festival, Talent Show, Parents Night Out, Lasagna Dinner, and more!
5% Student Inclusivity Groups: Including DEI and CNPA
4% Classroom Supplies: Materials for specials
3% Staff Appreciation: Treats for our teachers and support staff

Where should I donate?

Donations, of any amount, can be made through the QR code or URL above. This will direct you to GiveButter, the CPO’s preferred online giving platform. There you can make your donation using Venmo or Paypal, credit card, or checks made out to: Creekside Parent Organization.

When should I make my donation?

The goal of this campaign is to have all of the needed funds for the year raised by the Creekside Fun Run to be held on Friday, October 3, 2025. By meeting the goal by this date, it will allow us to offer Creekside’s beloved community events for the remainder of the school year at no charge (dodge ball, talent show, etc.).

Why does the CPO need to fundraise?

While we are lucky to have great schools in Boulder County, we still experience a monetary shortfall to meet our school’s needs. Colorado’s per pupil funding is nearly $1700 LESS than the national average. That means bigger classes and fewer services. The CPO fundraises to help close that gap and make a tangible impact on what we can provide for our students. All CPO funds go directly to Creekside.

How can I make my support go further?

In addition to scanning the QR code above to make your online tax-deductible donation, please consider:

Adding extra to support a family who can’t give as much money this year;
Making it monthly; $22/month for 12 months or $29/month for the 9 month academic year helps us reach our goal!
Encouraging your students to get involved by raising and donating funds – holding a lemonade stand or bake sale, for example;
Gathering pledges for the Fun Run from friends, relatives, and neighbors that would like to see the Creekside community thrive;
Determining if your company provides matching donations – doubling the impact of your gift!

Thank you for generously supporting our Creekside community!

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!

GJ McMillan

*All money donated to the CPO goes into the CPO general fund, which is then divided up into budgetary categories defined by Principal Hinkle and the CPO board. These budgetary categories are discussed and voted on at CPO meetings and will be available to view on the CPO website. We are always open to discussion and feedback on how CPO money should be used, and we hope to bring greater budgetary transparency to the Creekside community. All donations are confidential and known only by the CPO board for tax purposes.

100% Creekside 2025-2026

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100% Creekside 2025-2026

Fund-Run-Raiser Campaign!

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