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Sep 03
Letter from Nurse Kari and Flu Shot Clinics at Cascadia
Here is a letter from Nurse Kari:
https://cascadiapta.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Nurse-Welcome-letter-20-21.pdf
Also there will be flu shot clinics at Cascadia on 9/25 and 9/30. This page has links to consent forms and vaccine information:
https://www.seattleschools.org/cms/One.aspx?pageId=53774927&portalId=627#fludate
Aug 22
Cascadia Welcome Back to School Events
Cascadia PTA invites you to a series of exciting events to welcome you back to school! Zoom links will be distributed via the Dragon Digest.
PTA Parent Welcome Coffee – Friday, September 4 at 9:00 AM and again at noon. (via Zoom)
Virtual Scavenger Hunt – Runs for two weeks, September 4 – 18. Find, …
Aug 20
BIPOC, Bilingual, and Special Education Community Forums
BIPOC, Bilingual, and Special Education Community Forums:
A series of community forums are being held to help current SPS families who have students with IEPs. The sessions are organized by affinity groups, assuring a safe environment for families to share, and prioritizing the voices of families furthest from educational justice. All sessions will …
Aug 19
Curbside Checkout from Cascadia Library
The library is re-opening for curbside checkout! Students will now be able to check out books from our school library and pick them up in front of the school at designated times. The first pick-up time is August 31 between 4:00 to 6:00 PM.
There are instructions on this page for how to search …
Aug 19
Internet Access and School Materials
Seattle Housing Authority Back-to-School Events:
The Seattle Housing Authority is sponsoring several “Back-to-School” events focused on internet access sign ups and issuing of other school materials. More information about receiving computers and other devices will be announced by the district soon.
Rainier Vista Neighborhood House – August 22nd 1-3pm
New Holly – August …
Aug 17
Twice Exceptional Students Seminar
The Western Kentucky University Center for Gifted Studies is hosting the Twice Exceptional Students Seminar on September 23rd and 24th.
Day 1: Twice-Exceptional Students: An Introduction – Who Are They? What Do They need?
Day 2: Addressing the Social-Emotional Needs of Twice-Exceptional Students.
Aug 17
Teacher of the Week
Congratulations to Mr. Bass for being honored as teacher of the week by The Week Junior magazine!
If you don’t have a subscription, you can read the digital version of the magazine here: The Week Junior, Digital Version
Aug 14
Seattle Special Education Free Webinars
Back to School Backpack Series
Seattle Special Education PTSA is hosting a free series of webinars which begin August 17th. The Back to School Backpack Series events are free and open to anyone.
The SSEPTSA has teamed with presenters from the UW Haring Center, The ARC of King County, Microsoft Accessibility, Seattle Parks’ Specialized …
Aug 11
Dragon Directory 2020-21 Launch – Please Sign Up
Summary: Please go fill out the Email and Directory Sign-Up Form. We are working on getting the directory out fast and early this year.
Every fall the Cascadia PTA asks our parent community to fill out an Email and Directory Sign-Up Form. From this form, we build:
1. The email lists used for …
Aug 11
Summary of the Aug 7 Principal’s Coffee Chat, New FAQ Page
On August 7, Principal Mackey and Assistant Principal Clagg hosted a Coffee Chat to answer some questions they’ve been hearing from parents, and to update everyone on plans for the fall. The PTA took notes and here they are:
https://cascadiapta.org/fall-2020-faq/meeting-notes-from-coffee-chat-with-principal-mackey-august-7/
In addition, there is a new Fall 2020 FAQ page where the PTA will …