Programs and Activities
The Cossitt PTC sponsors many programs and activities that enrich our children’s lives. The year’s fundraising efforts provide the dollars, and parents provide the know-how and labor needed to enhance the basics and provide some extras.
Art Appreciation
In-class art experiences presented by parent volunteers. Click for more information.
2024/25 VOLUNTEER(S): Mary Philips & Leigh Shea
Art Club (5th & 6th Grade)
Monthly (Oct-April) after school art club for 5th and 6th-grade students interested students in exploring art concepts and creating art projects.
2024/25 VOLUNTEER(S): Shannon Orlando & Emma Hawling
Art/Talent Show
The student art show runs each spring in the odd years while CossittPalooza the student talent show runs during the even years. Each show provides opportunities for all interested students to get involved.
2024/25 VOLUNTEER(S): Shannon Rischow & Kristyn Thielen
Back to School Party
Welcome back to school social for Cossitt families.
2024/25 VOLUNTEER(S): Vanessa Robertson & Kaitlin Budny
Battle of the Books
Lunchtime book program for 4th grade students over the lunch hour. The winning Cossitt group moves on to compete in a District-wide battle.
2024/25 VOLUNTEER(S): Lindsay Atkinson & Cathy Nothnagel
Bike Safety Rodeo
The Bike Safety Rodeo is an after-school event for students 3rd grade and up in September. Completion of the Bike Safety test is required for Cossitt students who wish to ride their bikes to school.
2024/25 VOLUNTEER(S): Leslie Dempsey & Debra Reid
Birthday Books
Each year, students choose a new book on their birthday (or ½ birthday for summer birthdays).
2024/25 VOLUNTEER(S): Jen Tatro
Book Clubs (2nd/3rd/5th/6th)
Lunchtime reading program for grades 2, 3, 5, and 6 in January-February. Book Clubs meet once a week during lunchtime.
2024/25 VOLUNTEER(S): Bridget Lackie (2nd), Debra Reid (3rd), OPEN (5th), Rene Collins-Maragh (6th)
Book Fair
Takes place annually in early November. Committee Chairs work with a book vendor, school staff and parent volunteers to run a fair in Cossitt’s LRC. All Cossitt students are given classroom time to visit the Book Fair. The PTC provides Book Fair Scholarships to qualified students.
2024/25 VOLUNTEER(S): Lynn Lach & Mary Philips
Building and Grounds
Establishes and implements long term planning to improve our building and grounds, and our children’s learning environment.
2024/25 VOLUNTEER(S): Patrick Lach & Ross Perak
Cheers for Cossitt
Parent social event with food, drinks and dancing held in the spring.
2024/25 VOLUNTEER(S): Kaitlin Budny & Jessica Staiger
Clean Out Your Desk
End-of-year locker/desk clean out in order to donate reusable school supplies.
2024/25 VOLUNTEER(S): Betsy Bainbridge
Clothing Sale
The Cossitt Clothing Sale is a children’s consignment clothing sale featuring gently-used children’s clothing, athletic shoes, dress shoes, uniforms, costumes, accessories and more. This is the Cossitt PTC’s largest fundraiser; held twice a year in the fall and spring. Please click here for more information.
2024/25 VOLUNTEER(S): Maira Carillo & Debra Reid
CPCFRO Representative (5th & 5th Grade)
Intramural athletics for grades 5 and 6. Cossitt students play volleyball and basketball against other District 102 schools with a focus on sportsmanship and having fun. Students build new friendships as they get ready to enter Park Junior High. For more information CLICK HERE.
2024/25 VOLUNTEER(S): OPEN
Directory
District-wide directory system that can be accessed clicking here or by downloading an app to your mobile device. For log-in information or to opt in or out, contact Chair.
2024/25 VOLUNTEER(S): Diego Venegas
Education Garden Paver Sale
Garden Pavers can be customized to show Cossitt spirit, acknowledge a teacher or faculty member, celebrate a child’s success or favorite activity, or share a positive thought or saying. Sold every other year.
Will return in 2025/26!
End of Year Event - Planning
Plan, coordinate, and run this beloved all-school event. The EOYE is an afternoon of games, music, food, and friends and celebrates a year of success and promotes a spirit of unity among our students!
2024/25 VOLUNTEER(S): Trish Sedler & Meredith Grogan
End of Year Event - T-Shirt Design
Design, order, and coordinate distribution of the t-shirts that all students, staff, and parent volunteers wear at the End of the Year Event.
2024/25 VOLUNTEER(S): Rachel Galloway & Shannon Orlando
Enrichment Events
Organizes and researches school-wide enrichment events including Math nights; Author Visits; School-wide and/or Grade Level Assemblies. Chair(s) may also be asked to assist with the organization of grade-level field trips.
2024/25 VOLUNTEER(S): Lauren Dolan
Family Fun Night - BINGO!!
Family event designed to promote total family participation. Click for more information.
2024/25 VOLUNTEER(S): OPEN
First Grade Service Project
A 1st-grade parent who works with the 1st-grade team to coordinate volunteers and supplies for the "How Can a First Grader Make a Difference? Service Project” traditionally carried out during the last few weeks of school.
2024/25 VOLUNTEER(S): Amy Brown & Hillary Zaranti
Flying High Pizza FUNdraiser
Support Cossitt by dropping your kids ages 5 & up at Flying High for 3 hours of supervised fun. Click here for more information.
2024/25 VOLUNTEER(S): Debra Reid
Garden Club
Student group interested in gardening using Cossitt’s Outdoor Education Garden. The Garden Club meets weekly after school in the fall and spring.
2024/25 VOLUNTEER(S): Jen Stanczak & Katy VanVliet
Hospitality
Organizes several lunches/breakfasts/treats for teachers and staff on special occasions (back to school, conferences, teacher appreciation week, etc) and for students (buddy popsicles, ice cream social, etc).
2024/25 VOLUNTEER(S): Emily Larsen & Jess Orr
Mabel’s Labels
School supply labels fundraising program. Click HERE to begin!
2024/25 VOLUNTEER(S): Debra Reid
Marla’s Lunch
Hot lunch fundraising program
2024/25 VOLUNTEER(S): Jacquelin Marks
New Family Liaison
Sends emails to families entering Cossitt and communicates throughout the year to help new families stay abreast of all things Cossitt.
2024/25 VOLUNTEER(S): Anita Kewalramani
PIMA Representative
Represents Cossitt on the District 102 Parent Instrumental Music Association - PIMA, the parent-run organization that supports the District’s band and orchestra programs.
2024/25 VOLUNTEER(S):
Restaurant Fundraising
If you’re planning to go out to eat with your family during the school year, then Restaurant fundraising is easy to support! Click here to view our current fundraisers.
2024/25 VOLUNTEER(S): Amie Martin
Room Parent Managers
Coordinates and organizes room parent volunteer lists in the fall. Assigns and confirms class liaisons. Click here to learn more about being a Cossitt Room Parent.
2024/25 VOLUNTEER(S): Tina Poupard & Lana Attar
Run for District 102 Fun Run & 5k
The Run for 102 Race to the Finish is open to anyone within or outside the District 102 community and benefits the PTO/PTCs for the six schools in District 102.
2024/25 VOLUNTEER(S): Mary Mullen & Kristen Tyler
Running Club
After-school running club for 4th, 5th and 6th grade students.
2024/25 VOLUNTEER(S): Alex King & OPEN
School Supplies
Families order pre-packaged school supply kits online in the spring for the following school year. Kits are delivered to their child’s classrooms before the first day of school and a percentage of sales go goes to the PTC.
2024/25 VOLUNTEER(S): Amanda Athon
Science Center Representative
Represents Cossitt on the Science Center Board to help plan programs including the District-wide STEM Expo and fundraisers.
2024/25 VOLUNTEER(S): Rene Collins-Maragh & Jen Stanczak
Sixth Grade Send-Off
Legacy project for the 6th-grade students and send-off activities as students prepare to enter Park Junior High.
2024/25 VOLUNTEER(S): Vanessa Blasco & Mel Diebold
Social Fundraisers
Social fundraisers are organized and hosted by Cossitt parents and signups are offered online. These fundraisers raise funds for the school while providing an avenue for the Cossitt parent community to make and build relationships.
2024/25 VOLUNTEER(S): Bridget Lackie & Jess Landis
SpiritWear
Spiritwear is a great way to get your student excited for the School Year. Click here to show your spirit!
2024/25 VOLUNTEER(S): Amanda Irvine & Olivia Petch
Sports Outing Coordinator
Responsible for planning 1-2 game outings a year. Past outings included trips to the Chicago Wolves and Chicago Bulls. Cossitt families also love to cheer on our favorite high school players!
2024/25 VOLUNTEER(S): Bridget Lackie
Tiger Fun Run
A fundraiser that often supports larger PTC projects. Proceeds from the 2025 Tiger Fun Run will be used to purchase an addition for our playground.
2024/25 VOLUNTEER(S): OPEN
Trivia Night
Social trivia night for Cossitt parents and their friends. Click to learn more.
2024/25 VOLUNTEER(S): Melissa Bello & Kristen Sheffield
Yearbook
Yearbooks are available for purchase in the spring and distributed on the last days of school.
2024/25 VOLUNTEER(S): Leslie Dempsey & OPEN
Volunteer information:
Useful forms:
Click HERE for committee heads and volunteers to access additional volunteer information.