September 2024

Dear Parents,
Recently we have seen a trend where TikTok is challenging students to do inappropriate things and film it. This is a disturbing part of this social media platform. TikTok poses several dangers to youth, including exposure to inappropriate content, cyberbully, and privacy concerns. The platform’s algorithm often promotes viral trends that can encourage risky behaviors, while constant exposure to unrealistic standards of beauty and success may harm mental health. Additionally, the addictive nature of short, fast-paced videos can lead to excessive screen time, reducing face-to-face social interactions and affecting academic performance. Privacy risks are also significant, as personal data may be collected and used without full understanding or consent. Please take a moment and look on your child’s phone to see if this app is on their phone and if it is active. If it is on the phone at the very least take some time to talk with your child about the harm social media can present. We want our children to be safe in all aspects of life. Social media can be a great resource, but if left un-monitored can lead to problems that are easily avoidable.

The T-Shirt orders are now completed. The orders will be delivered on September 23.

Sept 16 Acadience Testing 4th – 6th
The information we gather from this reading assessment helps our teachers to guide their instruction and better serve
your children. A few tips to help with any assessment is to have your child go to bed the night before at a reasonable
hour, make sure they have a good breakfast and encourage them to try their best.

Sept 19 Cougar Fest 5:30 – 8:00 pm
Sept 23 School Pictures
Oct 1 PTA Board Meeting 1-2 pm
Oct 2-3 Parent Teacher Conferences
Oct 4 No School – Teacher Contract Day
Oct 7 Vision Screening

Updated map for the Parent led Cascade Bike bus. This is a fun and safe way to get to school. The bike bus officially runs every Friday. The bike bus is continuing to grow. This is a fun and safe way to get to school and to meet new
friends.

Please take a moment to fill out the free and reduced lunch application. This program offers free or reduced lunch for students. https://linqconnect.com/public/meal-application/new?identifier=TFCNC9

A big thank you to all parents who are not turning left onto 800 East during the pick up times. During the pick up time a left hand turn slows traffic significantly. We are continuing to encourage all to be courteous in the drop off and pick up
zones.

Your PTA is working hard at Cascade. Please look for a separate email that explains all the wonderful things happening at Cascade.

Dear Parents,

The T-Shirt orders are now completed. The orders will be delivered on September 23.
Sept 10 PTA Meeting 1-2 pm
Sept 16 Acadience Testing 4th – 6th
Sept 19 Cougar Fest 5:30 – 8:00 pm
Sept 23 School Pictures
Oct 1 PTA Board Meeting 1-2 pm
Oct 2-3 Parent Teacher Conferences
Oct 4 No School – Teacher Contract Day
Oct 9 Vision Screening

Please join our PTA. The PTA does so many wonderful things at the school. They enrich the education each of your
children receive.

Updated map for the Parent led Cascade Bike bus. This is a fun and safe way to get to school. The bike bus officially
runs every Friday. Today we had several students and a few adults who participated. This is a fun and safe way to
get to school and to meet new friends.

Please take a moment to fill out the free and reduced lunch application. This program offers free or reduced lunch for stu-
dents. https://linqconnect.com/public/meal-application/new?identifier=TFCNC9

A big thank you to all parents who are not turning left onto 800 East during the pick up times. During the pick up time
a left hand turn slows traffic significantly. We are continuing to encourage all to be courteous in the drop off and pick up
zones.

Safety tips for children being dropped off by car
• Wait for the car to come to a complete stop before attempting to load or unload.
• Children should always enter and exit the car from the sidewalk side, not from the street side of the car.
• Wait for the car to come to come to a complete stop before leaving the sidewalk.
• Do not run on the sidewalk next to the cars.
Safety tips for children near buses
• When you get off, take five giant steps away from the bus, out of the danger zone.
• Cross in front of the bus, and make sure you maintain eye contact with the driver.
• Never go back for anything and never bend down near or under the bus.

Safety tips for parents
• Do not use your cell phones in the drop off/pick up zone. This is a distraction we do not need while picking up children.
• Be patient of other drivers. A child’s safety is far more important than saving a few seconds.
• Watch for children. They are small and easily can be hidden in the cars blind spot.
• Only drop your kids off when your car arrives at the designated yellow painted drop off zone.
• Pull as far up as possible in the drop off zone.
• Do not wave for your kids to cross the drop off zone driving area. Only use the crosswalks with an adult present.

Items from our PTA

Here are updated links to PTA information and an announcement
“PTA members will be voting on this year’s student spring musical. Join PTA this weekend so you can place your
vote. Join here: Givebacks” This is the link for joining our PTA. We would love to have all of our parents be a
part of the Cascade PTA. https://cascadeelementary.givebacks.com/store?limit=21&live=true

CougarFest and Reflections programs kick off on Monday September 9th. The Cougar Fest is our one big fund-
raiser of the year. More information to come.

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This is the link to donate to our CougarFest Donation Drive. This is where we will be collecting digital donations.
Givebacks. Attached is a QR code that links to our donation site. https://cascadeelementary.givebacks.com/store/
items/1090963 On this site is a list of all the things the PTA sponsors at Cascade.
Attached are some fliers for the Reflections program
Current PTA events are listed at this site Givebacks
This is the link to the Big Jack Fundraiser. Big Jack Gives Back Tickets, Sat, Oct 12, 2024 at 10:00 AM | Eventbrite

Graphics attached to this email. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/big-jack-gives-back-tick-
ets-989075761227?aff=oddtdtcreator