Category: General News

Calling All Gardeners – and Gardener-Wanna-Bes!

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The grounds around Cascadia need some sprucing up and we need lots of help!

Last year, we focused on weeding and mulching the beds around the parking lot. (Still needs work, but it’s better than it was!) This year, I’d love to continue last year’s efforts and expand our “control” to the beds all along …

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After-School Clubs – Enrollment Opens Saturday at 7am

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Registration for after-school clubs administrated by KidsCo. will open on Saturday, September 21, at 7:00 a.m. All clubs will be filled on a first come, first served basis. Registration will be open for two weeks, closing on Sunday, October 6, at 11:59 p.m.

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Advocacy: SPS Board & Advanced Learning Task Force Meetings

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As many parents and guardians of students at Cascadia know, there is an ongoing discussion about the best way to provide services to students identified as “advanced learners” in the district (and beyond).

The Cascadia PTA Board suggests that Cascadia families consider attending upcoming meetings of the Seattle School Board, Board Member Community …

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Updating Student Data Forms – Why Paper AND Online?

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Did you know?

While you can now update students’ emergency information & student release information online, a paper copy can be helpful in case of a natural disaster or other emergencies.

What does this mean to you? If you updated your student’s emergency information online, but recycled the paper copy sent home in the first-day …

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Time to Show Your Dragon Spirit—It’s Fall Spirit Wear Time!

Image with select items from fall 2019 spirit wear collection

We’re excited to continue our partnership with The Uplifters with some great new designs as well as favorites from the spring. All items are made in Los Angeles and have the perfect soft, vintage-inspired feel. What’s even better is that with each item you purchase, 15% of the sale will go back to Cascadia! This …

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Back to School at Cascadia – What to Expect

students and parents in Cascadia Elementary playground

Cascadia Elementary is a special place! One of the things that makes us different is our students entering the school at every grade level, every year. That’s a lot of opportunity to meet new people, make friends, attend an awesome new school, and, um, worry, overthink, and perseverate!

One of my favorite things about being …

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Information Your Little Dragons Need: Sign Up for the Directory & Digest

Cascadia PTA banner with dragon at right

Are you wondering what those buttons up there under “Communications” do? Why you should bother filling out a form for the Dragon Digest & the Dragon Directory?

The Dragon Digest is our weekly email newsletter. Plus, because you can enter students’ classroom information (teacher and grade level), we can help volunteers organizing grade-level events—from picnics …

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