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Nov 15
Donations of Socks and Other New Warm Items
One of our 5th graders is organizing a SOCK DRIVE (also accepting mittens, hats and scarves) this month to benefit Family Works in Wallingford. Any contributions of new items of any size will be greatly appreciated. The bin is by the front office through Dec. 2.
Nov 13
Friday Movie Nov 15: The Lion King
Cascadia Friday night movies returns with “The Lion King.” This visually stunning, extremely realistic computer-animated remake of Disney’s beloved 1994 original immerses the audience in the world of Pride Rock. This will be a good one for the big screen!
With a star-studded cast, sweeping storytelling, and obvious nods to “Hamlet” in plot and themes, …
Nov 13
Big Fall Festival of Groundskeeping!
Come Weed With Me, The Best Is Yet To Be
Who: Cascadia friends, family, neighbors. Kids welcome! (I bet they’d love to help and/or play on the playground — no supervision provided) What: pull weeds and spread mulch When: Saturday, November 16, 9am to 2pm Where: The school grounds (specifically: the beds in the …
Nov 06
Global Reading Challenge
Calling all 4th and 5th graders! The Seattle Public Library Global Reading Challenge is once again under way.
This is the annual “battle of the books” challenge where teams of seven students—both 4th and 5th graders—will read 10 books representing a wide variety of reading levels and genres.
Working with their team, students …
Nov 06
Photo Retakes November 8
If you received a photo package and would like to do retakes, please return your photo package on Retake Day and Yuen Lui will print a new package free of charge with your retake photo. If you did not receive your package but still would like to do retakes please have your picture taken anyway …
Nov 06
Supporting Community Equity: Feedback
This academic year the Racial Equity Team is leading staff in learning more about and supporting the community and cultural backgrounds of all its students. We recognize that many families celebrate holidays or participate in cultural celebrations that may not have been acknowledged or known about by staff or other students in previous years.
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Oct 30
Public Safety Survey
Seattle University is administering the 5th annual citywide Seattle Public Safety Survey. The purpose of the survey is to solicit feedback on public safety and security concerns from those who live and/or work in Seattle. A report on the survey results will be provided to the Seattle Police Department to assist them with making your neighborhood …
Oct 28
Goal smashed by generous Dragon Families!
Thank you! Your generosity means students, teachers & staff will have the support and tools they need to succeed at Cascadia Elementary this year.
The final tally is still being determined, but one thing is clear: Dragons support each other. Thank you to every person and family who participated in this year’s fund drive. …
Oct 16
Fall Festival – come celebrate (and sign up to volunteer!)
We hope you will join us for the Cascadia Fall Festival on Thursday, October 24, from 5:30 – 8:00 pm!
We are excited to build community together through our annual Fall Festival. Fun games and crafts for the whole family include the beloved dance party!
Dante’s Inferno Dogs stand will be joining us this year …
Oct 16
Provide Input to the Advanced Learning Taskforce
The Advanced Learning Taskforce (ALTF) has requested input from families in HCC programs via a short, online survey. Please complete the survey as soon as possible. No deadline has been provided; sooner is better, as the ALTF is slated to conclude their work shortly.