Liz Aderhold
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Jul 19
Subscribe to the PTA calendar
Did you know that you can subscribe to the calendar to show it on your device, or that you can filter the calendar for items that interest your family? Be sure to update the grade(s) you’re interested in each year!
Jun 07
Didn’t purchase a yearbook for your student?
Thanks to the generosity of our Cascadia Community, ALL 5th graders will receive a yearbook regardless of prior purchase on their Promotion Day (Thursday, 6/20/24).
For Grades 1-4: On the last day of school (Friday, 6/21/24), a limited amount of parent donated yearbooks will be available at the school’s front desk to students who appear …
Jun 05
HCC Advocacy Update
Dear Cascadia Community,
Thank you for taking the time to sign the petition last month advocating for HCC and Advanced Learning. We want to share a brief update on the petition results and input, as well as where things stand currently.
Petition results and input
- The petition drew >1,200 signatures, amassing >1,000 …
May 21
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:
Music Concert Set Up – We are in need of volunteers to set up the gym after school on Tuesday, May 28 for our Music Concert!
May 17
May 21 General Meeting
The next General Meeting for Cascadia PTA will be held via zoom on May 21st at 7pm.
Come join us to:
- Learn about enrollment and budget for next year
- Hear about the PTA’s advocacy work for the HCC program
- Find out how to make a difference as a volunteer or advocate
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May 07
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 …
Apr 26
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 …
Apr 23
Garden Coordinator Needed!
The PTA is looking for someone to step into our Garden Coordinator role!
Help organize work parties to clean up and maintain the garden, oversee summer maintenance, and more. Anticipated time commitment is about 1 hour per week or less.
This position’s main tasks include:
- Bring garden needs to PTA attention and act as …
Apr 17
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 …
Apr 05
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.
To sign up to host a playdate, just pick a specific time, date, and location and send in the …
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