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We have started our end of year testing. Below are a few tips to help ease any anxiety your child may have.

• Make sure your child gets plenty of rest the night before the test.
• On the morning of the test make sure your child is not rushed. This will help them arrive at school calm and ready for the assessmentFeed your child a good breakfast. Research shows that children do better on in school when they have had a good breakfast.
• Reassure your child that the outcome on the test is not as important as simply doing their best while taking the test.
• Talk with them at the end of each day and ask how the day went. Ask specific questions let them know that you are proud of them for working hard and doing their best.
• If they fall short of what they would like to have done, make a plan for how to improve. Involve the child in making this plan so that they have ownership.

Current and upcoming events. Additional information is on the attached fliers, the school website and our school Facebook page.

Congratulations to our Knowledge Bowl Teams. We had three teams compete in each division this year. In both divisions Cascade 1 and Cascade 2 two placed in the Top Ten district wide. The divisions were 3rd and 4th graders and 5th and 6th graders.

Camden Embley, Sammy Dean, Benjamin Richards, Evelyn Andersen, Justin Bao, Nicholas Henriquez, Zeke Sakar, Naomi Ward, Tainui Taoho, Aaron Young, Port McCord, Lincoln Behling, Miriam Gubler, Jeanette Aulava, Kyler Bonney, Harrison Hunter, Aurora Baldemar, Alice Christiansen, Helen Fang, Ava Dale

Avelyn Dean, Rose Richards, Lucy Sipherd, Virgil Draper, Charlotte Ostler, Grace Ferrel, Michael Gubler, Jocelyn Behring, Jessie Bradley, Alice Ebert, Ellie Thomson, Canyon Hoover, Amelia Findlay, Flynn McCord, Tregan Ghent, Sebastian Schill, Holden Hunter, Magnus Krumwiede, Kanoe Chantry

We had three of our students who placed in the Regional STEM Fair. The Regional STEM Fair is the equivelant to State. Three of our students placed at this Fair. Congratulations to Jay Shelley, Amanda Wikle and Macie Thorne

Recently we completed our Chinese Immersion lottery. We have extended invitations to all those who were interested in joining our immersion program. At this point we have a few openings for next year. If you are interested in this program please reach out to Mr. Johnson. If you know of someone who would be interested in participating let them know as well. These few openings will be filled on a first come basis.

Ways to help bring extra funds to Cascade:

For those who shop at Smith’s they contribute a percentage of your purchases to the school. Below is the link to sign up.

Smith’s Inspiring Donations

Money from Box Tops Donors Choose will be used to fund Teacher Grants through the PTA starting next year

Box tops for education is another way to contribute to the school using items you purchase.

Box Tops for Educatipn

Current and upcoming events. Additional information is on the attached fliers, the school website and our school Facebook page.

Recently we completed our Chinese Immersion lottery. We have extended invitations to all those who were interested in joining our immersion program. At this point we have a few openings for next year. If you are interested in this program please reach out to Mr. Johnson. If you know of someone who would be interested in participating let them know as well. These few openings will be filled on a first come basis.

On Tuesday, March 14 “Pi Day” we will be hosting our annual Math and Art night. This is a time for parents to come to our school and play a math game in your childs classroom. In addition to the math game we will have student art work hanging in each of the halls of the school. After playing the math game and looking at art we invite you to the gym for a slice of pizza, and a cookie.

On Monday, March 6th we will be sending out a Tree fund raiser that will culminate on Math and Art Night “Pi Day.” Our goal is to bring shade to the playground of Cascade. On Monday we will be sending home an envelope called “Pi Day Tree Donations.” We are asking for a donation of $3.14 per child. 100 percent of the money raised will purchase trees for our playground. Donations will be collected at the office. Trees will be planted this spring.

This information of the Alpine District board meeting held on February 28, 2023 was sent in a separate email yesterday and is included today for your reference. The Alpine School District Board of Education voted to approve a formal boundary study and potential closure affecting several schools in our area. As part of this study, the proposal would alter the boundaries of Aspen, Bonneville, Cascade, Centennial, Foothill, Northridge, and Orchard. It is also proposed that Sharon and Windsor would be closed.

Please visit alpineschools.org/boundarychanges for the open house schedule, school board public hearing, maps of proposed boundaries, and to give feedback.To view the presentation given at the board meeting please login to https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uyjZeD77N5I.

Thank you for your support!

Current and upcoming events. Additional information is on the attached fliers, the school website and our school Facebook page.

• Battle of the Books
  • Upper grade competition. 8:15-9:15 for grades 5/6
  • Battle of the Books intermediate competition. 9:15-10:15 for grades 3/4
    • Parents of students participating in this years competition are welcome to attend and cheer on the team 

Retirements:

Ms. Naval is retiring after a lifetime of educating students. She has a love of reading. Many of her former students return each year to let her know how much they love reading and to say thank you for helping them to gains love. She loves to teach science and to bring learning alive through themed units. Two of the students favorites are the Harry Potter time and her spy detective theme.

Mr. Greene has taught in multiple grade levels. During his lifetime in education he is always prepared and up for new challenges. He has a love of reading and math. Over the years one of the goals he has is to instill in his kids that reading is a tool that you can enjoy using for your entire life. He takes personal interest in each of his students and challenges them to reach stretch and become better individuals.

Both of these teachers will be missed at Cascade. Over the course of their careers they have each positively helped many students. As we approach the end of the year we will send out information on how to celebrate with each of them.

Cascade Family Night at Classic Skating

• Tuesday, February 21st from 5-9 pm
• Free admission to skate
• All rentals $3
• Unlimited activities for $5/person
• 60 arcade tokens for $5

Current and upcoming events. Additional information is on the attached fliers, the school website and our school Facebook page.

• February 6 we will celebrate Chinese Lantern Festival.
  • Parents are welcome to come and walk the halls this week with their kids.
  • We will have thousands of lanterns hanging throughout the school.
• February 7 Book Fair in our Media Center.  The book fair will be open during the following hours:
  • February 7: Book Fair open from 2-3:30 pm
  • February 8: Book Fair open from 7:30 am-8:00 am and 2-3:30 pm
  • February 9: Book Fair open from 7:30 am-8:00 am and 2-7:30 pm
• February 9: Parent Teacher Conferences Parent Teacher Conferences on February 9, 2023.
  • Teachers are sending progress reports home for your students. They will also be sending out sign up sheets for those parents who wish to discuss in further detail the progress of their students..

Ways to help bring extra funds to Cascade:

• For those who shop at Smith’s they contribute a percentage of your purchases to the school. Below is the link to sign up.
  • Smith’s Contribution Information
• Box tops for education is another way to contribute to the school using items you purchase.
  • Box Tops for Education Information

Each month we spotlight one of our teachers in a school assembly. Last month Brittany Maughan our PE teacher was our teacher who was spotlighted. Mrs. Maughn or as the students call her “Coach M” is always so positive and happy. She always greets the students with a big smile and kind words. Students can feel her love for them. She is passionate about what she teaches and provides fun and worthwhile lessons for all students and they are always excited to go to her class. She teaches our students how to play PE games and make it fun, n matter the ability level. We are lucky to have her here at Cascade!