School districts are required by federal law to provide Special Education supports for all students that need them. However, Washington State caps the amount it will pay for these services, and so Washington school districts are being shorted about $400,000,000 per year for these costs. This shortfall has a big impact on the budget of …
Feb 12
Call to Action – Building and Maintaining Safer School Facilities
Here is a note from our Advocacy chairs, and the Advocacy Chair of the WSPTA:
Your voice is critical…and it only takes a few minutes!
We live in a beautiful state, but one that faces the threat of earthquakes and other emergencies on a daily basis. Our students and staff, who spend a large part …
Feb 01
Save the Date – Game Night, Feb 15
On Feb 15th you’re invited to a Game Night in the Cascadia Commons, from 5:30 to 7:30 PM. Thank you to our Game Night Chairs, Brian Long and Katie Feldman, for organizing game nights! This is not a drop-off event.
Jan 25
PTA Coffee Chats for Prospective Families
Cascadia PTA would like to welcome all families interested in learning about Cascadia to join us for informal “coffee chats” on Zoom. Current parents will be available to talk about our experiences at the school and answer all your questions as you consider joining us.
Note that these are in addition to the in-person tours …
Jan 25
Movie Night Friday 1/27 Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile!
Come join your classmates for a cozy good time on Friday, January 27th for the first Cascadia Family Movie Night of 2023 for “Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile!” are of course welcome! Bring blankets and pillows to cozy up on the gym floor for the movie. Low-backed chairs are welcome *in the back* near the bleachers so as …
Jan 18
2023 Movie Nights – Save the Dates
SAVE THE DATES for Friday Night Movie Night. Additional information including showtimes and movie details to follow.
January 27 March 3 March 31 April 28
Thank you to Anthony Detrano, our Movie Night Chair, for organizing these movie nights!
Movie nights happen in the Cascadia gym, and siblings and families are welcome. These are not …
Nov 08
Game Night
Join us for a Game Night on Nov 16 in the Cascadia cafeteria, from 5:30 to 7:30 PM. Bring your own games or try new ones.
Oct 12
The 2022/23 Red Envelope Campaign – Dream Big Edition starts… Now!
By now, your student should have brought home a red envelope and pledge form. If not, please ask them about it or check the bottom of backpacks!
This is Cascadia PTA’s one and only fundraiser – with all funds raised being used for the current school year. Our ask this year is $400 per student. …
Sep 28
Reflections “Show Your Voice!” Due 10/21/2022
Calling all dragons!
Reflections is a National PTA arts recognition program that helps students explore their own thoughts, feelings and ideas, develop artistic literacy, increase confidence, and find a love for learning that will help them become more successful not only in school, but in life.
Students create original works of art in response to …
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Upcoming Events
Apr
30
Tue
6:00 pm
1000% Me: Growing up Mixed – Fil...
@ Whittier Elementary School
1000% Me: Growing up Mixed – Fil...
@ Whittier Elementary School
Apr 30 @ 6:00 pm – 7:45 pm
1000% Me: Growing up Mixed – Film Screening & Discussion Tuesday, April 30, 2024 from 6 – 7:45 pm at Whittier Elementary School Join mixed-race children and their families for a screening of the film 1000% Me: Growing up Mixed, followed by a child-centered facilitated discussion. In the film, W. Kamau Bell tackles the joys and challenges of growing …
May
3
Fri
all-day
5th grade camping trip
5th grade camping trip
May 3 – May 5 all-day
Welcome to Cascadia’s 5th Grade parents-organized camping trip at Cornet Bay Retreat Center. The centerpiece of the camping ground is a large grassy meadow on a bay, surrounded by old-growth trees. It is safe, roomy and well-equipped for a weekend of child play and parent relaxation. What a fantastic opportunity to create lasting memories before …
6:00 pm
Movie Night
Movie Night
May 3 @ 6:00 pm
Join us on Friday, May 3rd for another Cascadia Family Movie Night Come join your classmates for a cozy good time on Friday, May 3rd. Siblings are of course welcome! Bring blankets and pillows to cozy up on the gym floor for the movie. Low-backed chairs are welcome *in the back* near the bleachers so …
May
5
Sun
all-day
Teacher Appreciation Week
Teacher Appreciation Week
May 5 – May 11 all-day
Throughout the week of May 6-10, activities will include a coffee cart, special potluck meals, flowers coordinated by room parents, and the opportunity to write notes of appreciation. Most activities will take place during the school day and are coordinated and supported by the PTA board. We will also hang a poster in the school …
May
8
Wed
5:30 pm
Game night
Game night
May 8 @ 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Please join us for a board and card game night on May 8 at the school from 5:30 to 7:30.
May
17
Fri
all-day
(Canceled) 2nd grade camping trip
(Canceled) 2nd grade camping trip
May 17 – May 19 all-day
This event is organized by a group of parents, and is not an official school event, and is not sponsored by the PTA. Cama beach had to cancel the cabins for repair work, so we don’t currently have a plan for 2nd grade camping in 2024.
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