Cool Creek Connections

September 11, 2026

Mr. Hilton's Highlights

The Countdown is On: Get Ready for Rock-A-Thon!

Hello:

On Friday, September 18, the PTO is sponsoring our annual Rock-A-Thon! Rock-A-Thon, our largest PTO fundraiser. Every dollar raised goes right back to supporting student activities, experiences, and opportunities throughout the school year. The PTO has sent home information about Rock-A-Thon, but if you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out. Thank you for supporting our kids and helping to make this event such a great experience for everyone!

For Rock-A-Thon, our kids will have the opportunity to enjoy activities throughout the entire day! Students will participate as a grade level and move together from activity to activity. We will kick off the day with a building-wide Rock-A-Thon Assembly on the turf from 9:30-10:30 a.m. All families are invited to join us! Families can park in the lot between Cool Creek and the Middle School. Once parked, you can go straight to the turf and join the fun with your children.

For the remainder of the day, students will move through different “rotations” with their grade level. If you are signed up to help with the rotations or plan to walk with your child’s class from station to station, you will need to check in through the office. Anyone working the rotations or walking with their class must have a completed SafeVisitor background check. The rotations are:

Outdoor Activities: Students will participate in outdoor activities here at Cool Creek.
Asa Bales Park: Students will walk to Asa Bales Park, enjoy a picnic, and have time to play on the playground.
Rest & Movie: Students will have some time to relax and watch a movie with our Related Arts teachers. We ask that parents do not come into the building for this rotation. We want to give the students and staff time to catch their breath and have some down time.

To help get the kids excited about Rock-A-Thon, we are going to have a Spirit Week! If your child would like to join in next week, here are the dress-up days:

Monday - Neon Day
Tuesday - Hat and Crazy Socks Day
Wednesday - Wacky Wednesday
Thursday, - Green and Gold Day
Friday, - Rock-A-Thon Shirt Day, shirts provided by PTO will be on the students’ desks in the morning.

Next week we are ready to welcome parents into the cafeteria for lunch. Before you can come in for lunch you need to have your Safe Visitor background check completed. If you plan to come in, it would be helpful if you sent an email or TalkingPoint to your child’s teacher just to let them know. We have a few parent tables set-up and your child will be able to choose a friend or two to join them. Please do not share any food with another student as we have many allergies. You will be able to get your background check here.

I hope everyone has a great weekend,

Andy

Make Your Voice Heard — Register to Vote

Voting is one of the most important ways we participate in our community and our democracy. As a school district, we believe in preparing students to be engaged, informed citizens, and we encourage every eligible member of our community to exercise that same civic responsibility.

The deadline to register to vote in Indiana for the November 3 General Election is October 5, 2026.

Whether you need to register, update your registration, or simply check your voter registration status, visit IndianaVoters.in.gov.

Be informed. Be engaged. Make your voice heard.

Get Ready to Rock! All Things Rock-A-Thon

Be Part of the Fun!

We have an amazing day planned for our critters on September 18 to celebrate all their hard work fundraising. Your PTO needs as much help as we can get to make this day run smoothly. Please consider coming to celebrate with us! Safe Visitor is required!

Sign up to come to the morning celebration and/or volunteer for Rock-A-Thon day (Sept.18) below.

CCES Rock-A-Thon RSVP & Volunteer Sign Up

We Hit $20K! Let’s Reach $30K for a PJ Dance Party!

Great job Cool Creek Critters! We have surpassed the $20,000 goal for Rock-A-Thon! Stay tuned for Double Dare! Our next goal is $30,000 where we earn a PJ Dance Party. Register for Rock-A-Thon below.

Click here to register for Rock-A-Thon

School Smiles is Coming to Cool Creek

Optional On-Site Dental Care for Students

The dentist is coming to CCES on October 5! The School Smiles dental program provides on-site dental care at our school for students who CHOOSE to sign up. They accept Medicaid, private insurance, offer self-pay rates and grants through their foundation. Signing up is quick and easy utilizing the school smiles link below or scanning the QR code on the attached flyer. This is the best way to enroll, as forms go directly to the School Smiles team for faster processing. Online registration is available in 100+ languages! Sign up using the link below.

Click here to sign up for School Smiles

Counselor's Corner

Weekend Food Support: Back Sacks Program

The Back Sacks Program, in partnership with Open Doors of Westfield, provides weekend food support for families who may benefit from additional assistance. Each week, participating students will receive a small bag of shelf-stable food in their backpack, including two breakfasts, two lunches, snacks, and drinks.

Interested in participating? Complete the Google Form to sign up.

Questions or allergy concerns? Contact Jennifer Sargent, CCES Counselor, at 317-867-6500 ext. 13006 or Sargentj@wws.k12.in.us.

Cool Creek Assistance Form: Back Sacks

Coats for Kids

Helping Keep Our Students Warm This Winter

Coats for Kids is a wonderful community resource that provides warm winter coats to children and families in need. Collection bins will be available at each of our schools, and families who need a coat can register through October 8.

Register at kidscoats.org

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Safe Visitor Background Checks

Planning to Volunteer? Get Ready Now!

If you think you may want to volunteer, help with a classroom party, join your child for lunch, or chaperone a field trip this year, now is a great time to complete your background check.

Westfield Washington Schools uses SafeVisitor for visitor management and background checks. Because the approval process can take 3–6 business days, completing your background check now will help ensure you're ready when an opportunity comes up. The $12.95 background check is valid for four years and can be used at any WWS school.

Don't wait until the field trip permission slip comes home—check this one off your back-to-school list now!

Click here to submit a background check.

Protect the Tech

Chromebook Protection Plan Offer Ends Soon

Families of students in grades 3–12 can purchase optional Chromebook protection through K12 Tech for $23 per student. While the plan is not required, it is highly recommended since Chromebook repairs can be costly.

The plan covers accidental damage throughout the school year with no deductible and includes multiple damage incidents.

Please note: Students in Kindergarten–2nd grade do not need to purchase the protection plan.

Click here to purchase the Chromebook Protection Plan.

What's Cookin' at Cool Creek?

Lunchbox or lunch line? Take a peek at what’s on the menu!

Click the links below to see what’s being served for breakfast and lunch next week.

Elementary Meal Prices
Breakfast — $1.70
Lunch — $3.10
À La Carte — $1.00–$1.50

Visit our website for more information about Food Services.

Breakfast Menu

Lunch Menu

Meal Benefits: See If You Qualify

Applications for Free & Reduced Meals and other benefits for the 2026–27 school year are now open.

Families must submit a new application each school year, and families are responsible for meal charges incurred before an application is approved.

Families who qualify through SNAP, TANF, FDPIR, or Foster Care do not need to complete the online application. If you received an approval letter but have additional students in your household who were not listed, please contact the district to have them added.

Questions? Contact Linda McCoy at mccoyl@wws.k12.in.us.

Click here for the Free & Reduced Meal Application.

Cool Creek PTO Connection

Stay Connected with Cool Creek PTO

This is your go-to spot for all things Cool Creek PTO! Check back each week for the latest updates, upcoming events, volunteer opportunities, and ways to get involved and support our school community.

Staff Appreciation Breakfast Cart

Help Us Treat Our Amazing Staff!

Our PTO is treating the Cool Creek staff to a Breakfast Cart on Friday, September 25! Families who would like to help make the morning special can sign up to donate breakfast items using the link below.

Donations may be dropped off at the front office the morning of September 25. A cart will be available beginning around 7:30 a.m. for easy drop-off.

Thank you for helping our PTO show our staff how much they are appreciated!

Click Here to Sign Up to Donate

Don’t forget to place your order before our online store closes this Sunday!

The Cool Creek Online Apparel Store closes this Sunday, September 13! If you’d like to grab a Cool Creek shirt or spirit wear, be sure to place your order before the store closes. Don’t miss out on your chance to wear your school spirit!

Click Here To Order Cool Creek Apparel

Click here to follow the CCES PTO on Facebook

Cool Creek PTO Year at a Glance Calendar

Cool Creek Elementary PTO Webpage

Make a Splash & Get Involved

Connect, discover & find your place to shine.

Looking for ways to get involved?? Check back here each week for opportunities for students to find ways to connect with the Cool Creek and greater Westfield communities!

Rocks Volleyball Club

Calling all 5th and 6th grade girls interested in volleyball!

Tryouts – Sunday, September 13

6th Grade: 4:00–5:30 p.m.

5th Grade: 6:00–7:30 p.m.

Location: Cool Creek Elementary East Gym, Door #2

Show Your Support for WWS!

Excellent Schools, Excellent Community Sign

Take one home, put it in your yard, and help us spread the WWS pride throughout our community!

Families are invited to pick up an Excellent Schools>> Excellent Community yard sign and proudly show your support for Westfield Washington Schools! Signs are available just inside the main entrance at Cool Creek. Be sure to grab a stake for your sign, too!

Coming Up at Cool Creek

Mark your calendar—here’s what’s coming up at Cool Creek!

Thursday, September 17 - WHS Homecoming Parade

Friday, September 18 - PTO Rock-A-Thon (Fun Run)

Monday, October 5 - Cool Creek Smiles (Optional On-Site Dental Care)

Thursday, October 8 - Picture Retake Day

2026-2027 CCES Google Calendar

2026-2027 WWS District Calendar