Liz Aderhold
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Feb 04
Join the Cascadia PTA Board
The Cascadia PTA is involved in fundraising, staff appreciation, volunteer coordinating and so much more – and we’re looking for parents who want to get involved and serve on the board!
Interested in learning more? Join us in March for an in-person coffee chat or Zoom call. Details and a Zoom link will be shared …
Feb 03
Advocacy Update
On Thursday, January 30, Cascadia families joined 300-400 parents from across Washington State in Olympia to demand the state legislature fulfill its paramount duty (it’s first responsibility, per the state constitution) – to fund public schools. Districts across the state are facing shortfalls, not just in Seattle, and we are shortchanging our children and our …
Jan 30
Current Volunteer Opportunities
You can view more current volunteer opportunities on Signup Genius.
Last updated January 30
Jan 30
Bring Girls on the Run to Cascadia – Volunteers Needed!
Girls on the Run is an afterschool program for girls and nonbinary youth in grades 3-5, that combines life skills with physical movement. GOTR boosts participants’ confidence and social/emotional skills right when they need it most, all while working toward a big goal: a celebratory 5K!
This is not a PTA-sponsored program …
Jan 30
Tell SPS that HCC Matters!
Did you know that as of right now, there will be no incoming 2nd grade class at Cascadia next year? And no third graders the year after that, until there are no more HCC elementary schools in Seattle. When the Board approved this plan, they intended to replace HCC schools with programming in the neighborhood …
Jan 15
Emergency Advocacy Needed for Cascadia!
Dear Cascadia Community:
As many of you know, after receiving significant negative feedback from parents, students, and staff, Seattle Public Schools (SPS) has paused its plan to close and consolidate schools for the 2025-2026 school year. What you may not know is that SPS has not paused its plan to sunset the Highly Capable Cohort program. That means that …
Jan 15
Advocacy Day – January 30
It’s time for all of us to rally and urge our lawmakers to step up and amply and equitably fund K-12 education this session. If we don’t, SPS and districts across Washington will continue to face budget shortfalls which could mean educator layoffs, program cuts, and more school closure conversations.
Jan 09
Prospective Family Events, Info Sheet, and Volunteer Needs
Prospective Families Events
Cascadia looks forward to welcoming families to our Prospective Families Events in January and February 2025.
Upcoming School Tours During the Day:
February 25, 2025 (must be registered to attend)
March 4, 2025 (must be registered to attend)
Upcoming Evening Open Houses:
February 25, 2025 @ 6 pm
Upcoming PTA …
Jan 03
Cascadia Building Safety Team – Parent Volunteer Needed
We are in need of a parent volunteer for Cascadia’s Building Safety Team (BST)! You’ll meet with the rest of our BST team monthly for less than an hour in the front office.
Email volunteers@cascadiapta.org if you’re interested in participating in this important parent volunteer position.
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