Recent HCC Advocacy

The Cascadia PTA has circulated a petition with the recommendations for the district to:

(1) Pause the sunsetting of the HCC, 

(2) Continue to improve identification of underserved students, and 

(3) Reinstate advanced learning opportunities at local schools.  

In just one week, over 1100 people, and growing, have signed the petition. Hundreds of signatories have …

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iLab Educator position 2024-2025

Please help us spread the word that we are seeking an iLab Educator for Cascadia Elementary for the 2024-25 School Year. 

Job Description

Position Summary

The Cascadia Elementary PTA is hiring for an iLab Educator! 

The iLab is a creative Makerspace for students located onsite at Cascadia Elementary School. The iLab Educator will lead the …

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Show your support for retaining the HCC model

The Seattle Times recently published an article on Why Seattle Public Schools is closing its highly capable cohort program. The Cascadia Elementary School PTA Board then shared a response and alternative solutions in an op-ed with The Seattle Times. We encourage families to read and share this response to help …

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Garden Coordinator Needed!

The PTA is looking for someone to step into our Garden Coordinator Role!

This position’s tasks include: -Brings garden needs to PTA attention and acts as a liaison between PTA, Garden Educator, and school -Coordinates garden involvement in relevant school events (such as harvest festival and science night) -Communicates with teachers, volunteers and Garden Educator …

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Cascadia’s 2024 Science and Engineering Festival – April 25

The annual PTA Science & Engineering Fair is fast approaching!  Join us Thursday April 25 from 6-7:30pm for an engaging evening of student projects and STEM presenters from around Seattle. All current Cascadia families are encouraged to attend (not just those whose kids are presenting projects) — come and see the great ideas our students have …

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Summer Playdates!

Various families are hosting summer playdates so that new families can connect and current families can see some friends. Some are grade-specific, some are all-grades, some are at Cascadia, and some are at neighborhood parks.

Playdates that are already planned can be found on our calendar here. Check back as more will be added.

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Movie Night March 22 – Leo

Join us on Friday, March 22nd at 6pm for the Netflix animated movie Leo! (Run time is 1hr 40min.)

Come join your classmates for a cozy good time on Friday, March 22nd. Siblings are of course welcome! Bring blankets and pillows to cozy up on the gym floor for the movie. Low-backed chairs are …

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Remembering Mr. H

Students have been adding messages to a poster wall in the school building, which will be up during Culture Night for students and families to add to. Families can also  make a donation to Oceana in honor of Mr. H  or send a message to Mr. H’s family via Kudoboard (link available …

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Current Volunteer Needs

You can always view and sign up for a variety of volunteer opportunities on our Sign Up Genius page. Here are some current needs: Culture Night Sign up for Culture Night volunteering Pi day – bring a pie to celebrate our great staff Sign up to provide pie iLab volunteering Our iLab …

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Pi Day: Volunteer to bring in a pie for Cascadia Staff!

3.14 is just around the corner. To celebrate Pi Day and our wonderful staff, share a delicious pie with them for a Pi day Lunch.

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