This year, the Scripps National Spelling Bee has developed an online testing platform that will allow Cascadia to host a school spelling bee program. In place of our traditional spelling bee program, we will hold two levels of competition through online spelling tests. The first step to spelling bee participation is for you to …
Feb 03
Cookie Kit – Community Fundraiser
The Nutty Squirrel is supporting Cascadia with a DIY Gelato Sandwich Kit. For this fundraiser the Nutty Squirrel is partnering with 2 local businesses: Marenka owns La Liath Bakery. You may recognize the name from many farmers markets she participates in. You can find out more about her bakery here: www.laliathbakery.com – …
Feb 03
Listening Session with PTA Board and AL SPS
Thank you to all the parents who submitted questions to the Advanced Learning Staff. You can view the slides they presented to us and a summary of the meeting, including their prepared and answers to your questions. In short, Cascadia will be open to all current and incoming 1st graders for the next …
Jan 15
Prospective Family Events
All Prospective Families are invited to join the Cascadia Staff at a live event. At this event you will learn more about our program and have an opportunity to ask questions of the staff and administration team. The live event will be followed by a virtual tour of the school. We hope you will be …
Dec 08
Cascadia supports SSEPTSA
On December 8 the Cascadia PTA board voted to stand with the Seattle Special Education PTSA and vote no-confidence in the school district for its continued failure to serve our students with disabilities, particularly children of color. Read more about SSEPTSA’s statement here.
Dec 02
Special Ed Community Forums
Seattle Schools hosting a series of forums for families whose children have special education needs. Four of the sessions are targeted for bilingual populations. Please see the flyer for more information and registration information.
Nov 16
Scholastic Book Fair
The Scholastic Book Fair has begun. You can order online at the scholastic book fair website between 11/16 and 11/27, and your books will be mailed to you. Alternatively, you can order through Ms. Bodmer by 11/22 for curbside pickup on 11/23 from 3-6 PM or 11/24 from 12-3 PM. Instructions to order for …
Nov 07
Middle School Information Night
On November 5th, the PTA hosted a Middle School Information Night. Here are the slides that were presented.
Oct 21
Kids Co Piloting Virtual Enrichment Learning Opportunities
Kids Co is piloting a “Virtual Enrichment Learning Opportunities” program, similar to the after-school classes they’ve offered in the past, but online. Registration starts this Saturday Oct 24, and runs though Nov 1. Classes will include a mix of kids from different schools.
The registration link: https://campscui.active.com/orgs/KidsCo?season=2904205
An informational flyer: https://cascadiapta.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Kids-Co.-VELO-Fall-2020.pdf
Oct 21
Annual Fund 2020
An owl is heading toward your home to deliver an important letter! Participate in the Annual Fund by completing and returning the enclosed response card in the stamped addressed envelope by Thursday, October 30. The Cascadia PTA goal is 100% participation – all red envelopes returned, regardless of what is inside. Our suggested donation …