The PTA is here to enhance the educational experience of all Creekside children as they grow within the school community.

Below are the various programs that we sponsor each year:

  • Science Week
  • International Night
  • Spring Carnival and Raffle
  • Boosterthon
  • Talent Show
  • Spirit Nights at Local Restaurants
  • Staff Appreciation Lunches
  • Grounds and Beautification
  • Teacher Grants for Classroom Improvements
  • Spirit Wear to Show Your Creekside Pride
  • Free Money Rewards for Creekside

PTA Committees

The list below indicates committees with the greatest need for volunteers. This document provides a brief description of ALL committees. Please contact us at creeksideelementarypta@gmail.com if you would like more information on volunteering through the PTA.

*Please note that you must be cleared through DPS to volunteer on school grounds, and to participate in field trips.  Please fill out a volunteer application form.

Advocacy

This committee helps families learn and speak out on issues that affect our children. During the 2023-2024 school year, the committee will help parents connect as we return to in-person learning, expand Spanish language access to PTA meetings and events, and share information about state and local education policies that impact our school.

Audit Committee

This committee reviews the PTA’s financial records and books to ensure accuracy and conformity with the adopted operational budget. It is active year-round.

Staff Appreciation

One of Creekside’s most precious assets is our staff! This committee is responsible for planning monthly events and Teacher/Staff Appreciation Week in May.

Science Week

You don’t need to be science-minded to join this committee – only a desire to help our children discover science is needed! This committee organizes speakers for in-class presentations and school assemblies. They also help plan and purchase “science-in-a-box” lesson plans for classroom parent engagement. The Annual Science Week is typically held in April. The committee is active from December through April.

Talent Show

Time for students to shine and show off their talents. This committee is responsible for hosting auditions, dress rehearsal, putting together a line-up and music list, and run the show. It is active from December to early February.

International Month

This committee helps plan our International Month, and provides other opportunities for our students to explore the world. This committee will be active after the New Year.

Spring Fling and Raffle

Do you want to have some springtime fun? Then join this committee to plan Creekside’s Annual Spring Fling and Raffle.

Teacher Grants

This committee researches funding opportunities from local, regional and national sources to fund projects at Creekside. They also review teacher/staff grant applications twice a year that will be internally funded by the PTA. Past projects include the addition of specialist faculty in technology and science, school beautification and specific classroom/lesson plan requests. This committee is active year-round.

Grounds and Beautification

Calling all parents with a green thumb or an eye for ways that we can keep our school bright and beautiful! This committee will be responsible for improving the landscape, play areas, and general appearance of our school. Won’t you lend us a hand (or a shovel!)? This committee is active year-round.