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 We sent the letter with the full petition to Superintendent […]
Read Post: HCC Advocacy Update
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! Art & Talent Show Set Up and Stage
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The next General Meeting for Cascadia PTA will be held via zoom on May 21st at 7pm. Come join us to: Hope to see you there!
Read Post: May 21 General Meeting
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
Read Post: Recent HCC Advocacy
Please help us spread the word that we are seeking an iLab Educator for Cascadia Elementary for the 2024-25 School Year. Job Description Position Summary The Cascadia Elementary PTA is hiring for an iLab Educator! The iLab is a creative Makerspace for students located onsite at Cascadia Elementary School. The iLab Educator will lead the
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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 circulate the message and increase our community’s understanding
Read Post: Show your support for retaining the HCC model
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 a
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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 information
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Join us on Friday, March 22nd at 6pm for the Netflix animated movie Leo! (Run time is 1hr 40min.) Come join your classmates for a cozy good time on Friday, March 22nd. Siblings are of course welcome! Bring blankets and pillows to cozy up on the gym floor for the movie. Low-backed chairs are welcome
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Students have been adding messages to a poster wall in the school building, which will be up during Culture Night for students and families to add to. Families can also make a donation to Oceana in honor of Mr. H or send a message to Mr. H’s family via Kudoboard (link available in latest Dragon Digest
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