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December 13, 2024

By Weekly Newsletter

Upcoming events

Dress up until winter break
Dec 16 Christmas Colors
Dec 17 Grinch/Whoville
Dec 18 Ugly Sweaters
Dec 19 Christmas Hats
Dec 19 Christmas Sing 9:00 am & 1:00 pm
Dec 20 Pajama Day
Dec 20 Minimal Day 8:00-11:30 am
Dec 23-Jan 3 Winter Break
Jan 6 School Resumes
Jan 10 STEM Fair Projects Due

Santa class pictures will be sent home before the break.

The order of our Christmas sing will be kindergarten to 6th grade.

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Próximos eventos

Vístete elegante hasta las vacaciones de invierno
16 de diciembre Colores navideños
17 de diciembre Grinch/Whoville
18 de diciembre Suéteres feos
19 de diciembre Gorros navideños
19 de diciembre Canto navideño 9:00 a. m. y 1:00 p. m.
20 de diciembre Día de pijamas
20 de diciembre Día minimalista 8:00 a. m. a 11:30 a. m.
23 de diciembre al 3 de enero Vacaciones de invierno
6 de enero Reanudación de clases
10 de enero Entrega de proyectos de la feria STEM

Las fotos de la clase de Santa Claus se enviarán a casa antes de las vacaciones.

El orden de nuestro canto navideño será desde el jardín de infantes hasta el sexto grado.

“Annie Kids” School Play Information

By Announcements

Auditions

Auditions will be held Tuesday, December 10th and Wednesday, December 11th after school between 2:30 and 3:45 in the gym. Students should plan on staying for that entire chunk of time.

Who?

All 5th and 6th graders that audition will be given a part, please don’t be nervous, just come and have fun. Students wanting to participate must be in attendance after school on Tuesday December 10th unless previous arrangements are made with Mrs Wold (6th grade teacher)

What to expect?

Tuesday December 10: students should come prepared to learn and perform a small portion of a dance that will be used in “Annie Kids” this year. After learning the dance, students will perform in small groups in front of their peers

Wednesday December 11th: On this day, we only need to see students that would like a special singing or speaking part. Students not interested in receiving a special part do not need to attend on this day. We would like for students to prepare 3 musical pieces from “Annie Kids” and be prepared to learn one more song on the day of the audition. Students may also be reading a part from the script (this is to be determined).

Audition Preparation

You can find the song and script materials for day 2 of auditions here.

Rehearsals

Rehearsals will be held on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 2:30-3:45 in the gym beginning in January.

Performance

The performances will be held on March 26 and 27th in the evening at Canyon View Junior High.

Transportation

Parents will need to provide their own transportation after school as well as to the performances. There are no fees associated with participation in the school musical, however, supervision and snack donations, monetary donations and other opportunities for parents will arise (this is not mandatory for your child to participate).

December 7, 2024

By Weekly Newsletter

Upcoming events

Dec 9 Santa class pictures. Parents may bring toddlers for a photo during the day   as well.  Santa will head back to the North Poll by 11:30.

Dec 10 School Musical Auditions 2:30-3:45 in the gym

Jan 10 STEM Fair Projects Due

Dec 19 Christmas Sing 9:00 am and 1:00 pm

Dec 20 Minimal Day 8:00-11:30 am

Dec 23 – Jan 3 Winter Break

Jan 6 School Resumes

 

School Musical Auditions: December 10-For all 5th and 6th graders wanting to participate. Come prepared to dance.

Dec 11 School Musical Auditions 2:30-3:45 – For 5th and 6th graders wanting a special part. Come prepared to sing and speak from a script.

 

Thank you for all who participated in our Giving Tree.  Your generosity will help out many families during this time of year.

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Próximos eventos

 

9 de diciembre Fotos de la clase de Santa Claus. Los padres también pueden traer a los niños pequeños para una foto durante el día. Santa Claus regresará al North Poll a las 11:30.

10 de diciembre Audiciones para el musical escolar 2:30-3:45 en el gimnasio

10 de enero Entrega de proyectos de la feria STEM

19 de diciembre Canto navideño 9:00 a. m. y 1:00 p. m.

20 de diciembre Día mínimo 8:00-11:30 a. m.

23 de diciembre – 3 de enero Vacaciones de invierno

6 de enero Reanudación de clases

 

Audiciones para el musical escolar: 10 de diciembre: para todos los estudiantes de 5.º y 6.º grado que quieran participar. Ven preparado para bailar.

11 de diciembre Audiciones para el musical escolar 2:30-3:45: para estudiantes de 5.º y 6.º grado que quieran un papel especial. Ven preparado para cantar y hablar a partir de un guión.

 

Gracias a todos los que participaron en nuestro Árbol de la generosidad. Su generosidad ayudará a muchas familias durante esta época del año.

November 22, 2024 SCC Meeting

By SCC

Attendance: Anna Greene, Alina Worthen, Tom Thorley, Darrin Johnson, Michelle Carter, Lauren Brewer, Amy Seastrand

  1. Reviewing to assure compliance.
    1. We believe we’re in compliance.
  2. Discussion of School Safety and Digital Citizenship 
    1. School AI? The school uses the free version of School AI. We don’t have paid version of School AI yet. 
    2. The computer teacher has a curriculum for Digital Citizenship. About 20-30% of her curriculum is about this.
    3. Blocksi- it allows teachers to see exactly what is on each student’s screen. They can stop them from doing things. They can block things. They can do heads up, which freezes their screens. It allows screen sharing. It gives the teachers tons of control of what is happening on screens in their classroom.
  3. Reviewing the Positive Behavior Plan – ROAR
    1. Responsibility, On Task, Achievement, Respect
    2. There are ROAR signs in different areas throughout the school that show what behavior should be like in those areas (cafeteria, playground, hallway, classroom, etc).
    3. It’s used school-wide.
    4. Students can earn Cougar Bucks for following ROAR. They can earn them throughout the entire school and from any adult, not just their teacher.
    5. They can use their Cougar Bucks to buy things in the Cougar Cave. The teacher puts the Cougar Bucks into the Class Dojo App and then they can buy things from the Cougar Cave with those points. The teachers add them up weekly and the Cougar Cave is open on Fridays.
    6. Every month two students are chosen per grade to receive the Hear Me ROAR award. They get their name announced, their picture taken, and it’s hung on the wall for the school year. 
    7. They have been working on streamlining the “value” of Cougar Bucks so it’s more equitable.
    8. They do a boot camp at the beginning of the year with the kids to establish the expectations for behavior for all the different areas. They go to the actual location. 
    9. The student council runs the Cougar Cave. 
  4. Question about cohesion between students as our schools have merged? Things have improved a lot this year. Last year 5th grade was the biggest problem and they have worked really hard with that grade to improve things.
  5. Question about split grades? Currently there are split classes for 4th and 5th grades. They have found that it helps unify the students so they aren’t self-segregating by DLI and regular ed students. They aren’t split grade classes. The DLI teachers have two grades, but the students only attend classes with their own grade. Tom’s kids attended Sharon and then came here last year. He said he’s seeing a lot of improvement this year. The lack of integration his kids comment on comes from the DLI program. He likes what he’s seen with the split classes and how it helps with integration. It’s something they would like to continue in the future with grades 4-6 because that’s when they tend to see cliques and stuff starting.
  6. Discussion about changing Math and Art Night to be an Art and Culture Night where we can celebrate Latin American culture. Darrin is working with Debbie to put this together. It’s important to have the community involved, sacrificing for the school, showing part of themselves and sharing themselves. We like the idea of having community members bring food and things and we could give them stipends so it isn’t a financial hardship for them to provide this.
  7. Discussion about the district split. 

November 26, 2024

By Weekly Newsletter

Upcoming events

Nov 27-29 Thanksgiving Break
Dec 2 5th and 6th Grade OHS Band Assembly 9:45-10:15 Dec 4-19 Cascade’s Twelve Pounds of Christmas Begins Dec 5 Acadience Testing K-3
Dec 10 PTA Meeting 1:00 pm
Dec 10 School Musical Auditions 2:30-3:45 in the gym

School Musical Auditions: December 10-For all 5th and 6th graders wanting to par- ticipate. Come prepared to dance.
Dec 11 School Musical Auditions 2:30-3:45 – For 5th and 6th graders wanting a spe- cial part. Come prepared to sing and speak from a script.

Dec 19 Christmas Sing 9:00 am and 1:00 pm Dec 20 Minimal Day 8:00-11:30 am
Dec 23-Jan 3 Winter Break
Jan 6 School Resumes

Jan 10 STEM Fair Projects Due

Our Giving Tree is now set up in the office. The tree is decorated with envelopes that have a need from members of our community. If you would like to help out other people please come to the office and take one of the envelopes. If you do take the envelope make sure you tell one of our secretaries. This will help us as we look to fill needs within our community.

Our middle of the year Acadience reading testing for younger grades will take place on December 5. This is for all students in grades K-3. Please make every effort to have your child at school on-time that day.

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Próximos eventos

27-29 de noviembre: vacaciones de Acción de Gracias
2 de diciembre: asamblea de la banda de OHS de 5.o y 6.o grado, de 9:45 a 10:15
4-19 de diciembre: comienza la fiesta de Navidad de Cascade, Twelve Pounds of Christmas 5 de diciembre: pruebas de academia para jardín de infantes a 3.o grado
10 de diciembre: reunión de la PTA a la 1:00 p. m.
10 de diciembre: audiciones para el musical escolar, de 2:30 a 3:45 p. m. en el gimnasio

Audiciones para el musical escolar: 10 de diciembre: para todos los estudiantes de 5.o y 6.o grado que quieran participar. Ven preparado para bailar.
11 de diciembre: audiciones para el musical escolar, de 2:30 a 3:45 p. m., para estudiantes de 5.o y 6.o grado que quieran un papel especial. Ven preparado para cantar y hablar a partir de un guión.

19 de diciembre Canto navideño 9:00 a. m. y 1:00 p. m. 20 de diciembre Día mínimo 8:00 a. m. a 11:30 a. m. 23 de diciembre al 3 de enero Vacaciones de invierno
6 de enero Reanudación de clases

10 de enero Entrega de proyectos de la feria STEM

Nuestro árbol de donaciones ya está instalado en la oficina. El árbol está decorado con sobres que tienen una necesidad de los miembros de nuestra comunidad. Si desea ayudar a otras personas, venga a la oficina y tome uno de los sobres. Si toma el sobre, asegúrese de informarle a una de nuestras secretarias. Esto nos ayudará a buscar cubrir las necesidades dentro de nuestra comunidad.

Nuestra prueba de lectura de mitad de año de Acadience para los grados más jóvenes se llevará a cabo el 5 de diciembre. Esto es para todos los estudiantes de los grados K-3. Haga todo lo posible para que su hijo esté en la escuela a tiempo ese día.

November 15, 2024

By Weekly Newsletter

Upcoming events

Nov 18 Food Drive
Nov 25-Dec 19 Giving Tree
Nov 27-29 Thanksgiving Break
Dec 9 Santa Visit
Dec 19 Christmas Sing 9:00 am & 1:00 pm
Dec 20 Minimal Day 8:00-11:30 am

Dear Parents:

Next week we are having our annual canned food drive.  Students who wish to participate can bring thier items to their classroom at the start of the day. Each day we will gather and record items per class.  The lower grade and upper grade class that collects the most items will be awarded a donut party.  Please make sure all items donated have not expired.  Items that are in glass need to be avoided and no perishable food is accepted.

Here are a few things to think about with the food drive:

1. Supports Needs in the School Community
Provides food for students and families in the school who may be facing food insecurity.
Strengthens the bond within the school community by helping classmates and neighbors in need.

2. Assists Local Food Banks
Supplies local food banks with essential items to distribute to the broader community.
Helps food banks prepare for increased demand during holidays or challenging economic times.

3. Teaches the Value of Service
Encourages students to practice compassion, generosity, and social responsibility.
Demonstrates the importance of giving back to the community and helping others.

4. Fosters Teamwork and School Spirit
Brings students, staff, and families together to work toward a common goal.
Builds a sense of accomplishment and pride in contributing to a collective effort.

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Próximos eventos

18 de noviembre: colecta de alimentos
25 de noviembre – 19 de diciembre: árbol de donaciones
27-29 de noviembre: vacaciones de Acción de Gracias
9 de diciembre: visita de Santa Claus
19 de diciembre: canto navideño 9:00 a. m. y 1:00 p. m.
20 de diciembre: día mínimo 8:00 a. m. – 11:30 a. m.

Estimados padres:

La semana que viene tendremos nuestra colecta anual de alimentos enlatados. Los estudiantes que deseen participar pueden traer sus artículos a su salón de clases al comienzo del día. Todos los días, reuniremos y registraremos los artículos por clase. La clase de grado inferior y superior que recolecte la mayor cantidad de artículos recibirá una fiesta de donas. Asegúrese de que todos los artículos donados no hayan vencido. Deben evitarse los artículos que están en envases de vidrio y no se aceptan alimentos perecederos.

A continuación, se incluyen algunas cosas para tener en cuenta con respecto a la colecta de alimentos:

1. Apoya las necesidades de la comunidad escolar
Proporciona alimentos a los estudiantes y las familias de la escuela que puedan enfrentar la inseguridad alimentaria.
Fortalece el vínculo dentro de la comunidad escolar al ayudar a los compañeros y vecinos necesitados.

2. Ayuda a los bancos de alimentos locales
Suministra a los bancos de alimentos locales artículos esenciales para distribuir a la comunidad en general.
Ayuda a los bancos de alimentos a prepararse para una mayor demanda durante las vacaciones o épocas económicas difíciles.

3. Enseña el valor del servicio
Anima a los estudiantes a practicar la compasión, la generosidad y la responsabilidad social.
Demuestra la importancia de retribuir a la comunidad y ayudar a los demás.

4. Fomenta el trabajo en equipo y el espíritu escolar
Reúne a los estudiantes, el personal y las familias para trabajar hacia un objetivo común.
Genera un sentido de logro y orgullo por contribuir a un esfuerzo colectivo.

November 8, 2024

By Weekly Newsletter

IMPORTANT DATES:

Nov 12 PTA Meeting 1:00 pm
Nov 18 Food Drive
Nov 25-Dec 19 Giving Tree
Nov 27-29 Thanksgiving Break
Dec 19 Christmas Sing 9:00 am & 1:00 pm
Dec 20 Minimal Day 8:00-11:30 am

ALL ABOUT THE CASCADE ELEMENTARY STEM FAIR
We want EVERY CHILD to participate!
All projects and forms are due by Friday, January 10th.
The STEM fair will be held on Monday, January 13th.
Classes may come visit the fair from 1-2 p.m.
Parents are invited to the open-house style event from 2-2:30 p.m.
Students from kindergarten to sixth-grade are welcome to participate. Partner projects are also accepted. All students will receive a medal and other great prizes. The top twenty 5th and 6th grade projects have the opportunity to move onto the district fair.
Please click the link below for additional information. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1cz8ooPDDKWrEwE12G9kKb1Bd8KLEViwsS7xnT3BgyEM/edit?usp=sharing

Here are some general guidelines to help you decide when to keep kids home from school if they’re sick:

1. Fever • Keep home if they have a fever of 100.4°F (38°C) or higher. They should stay home until they’re fever-free for 24 hours without medication.
2. Cough and Respiratory Symptoms • Keep home if they have a persistent, severe cough, or difficulty breathing.
3. Vomiting or Diarrhea • Keep home if they’ve vomited or had diarrhea within the last 24 hours. Wait until they’ve had no symptoms for 24 hours before sending them back.
4. Sore Throat • Keep home if they have a sore throat with other symptoms like fever, swollen glands, or headache.
5. Eye Infections (Pink Eye) • Keep home if they have red, itchy, or watery eyes with discharge. They can return to school once symptoms improve or after 24 hours of antibiotic treatment if prescribed.

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FECHAS IMPORTANTES:

12 de noviembre Reunión de la PTA 1:00 p. m.
18 de noviembre Recolección de alimentos
25 de noviembre – 19 de diciembre Árbol de la generosidad
27-29 de noviembre Vacaciones de Acción de Gracias
19 de diciembre Canto navideño 9:00 a. m. y 1:00 p. m.
20 de diciembre Día mínimo 8:00 a. m. – 11:30 a. m.

TODO SOBRE LA FERIA STEM DE LA ESCUELA PRIMARIA CASCADE
¡Queremos que TODOS LOS NIÑOS participen!
Todos los proyectos y formularios deben entregarse antes del viernes 10 de enero.
La feria STEM se llevará a cabo el lunes 13 de enero.
Las clases pueden visitar la feria de 1 a 2 p. m.Los padres están invitados al evento de puertas abiertas de 2 a 2:30 p. m.
Los estudiantes desde el jardín de infantes hasta el sexto grado son bienvenidos a participar. También se aceptan proyectos de socios. Todos los estudiantes recibirán una medalla y otros grandes premios. Los veinte mejores proyectos de quinto y sexto grado tienen la oportunidad de pasar a la feria del distrito.
Haga clic en el enlace a continuación para obtener información adicional. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1cz8ooPDDKWrEwE12G9kKb1Bd8KLEViwsS7xnT3BgyEM/edit?usp=sharing

A continuación, se incluyen algunas pautas generales para ayudarlo a decidir cuándo dejar a los niños en casa si están enfermos:

1. Fiebre • Quédese en casa si tiene fiebre de 100,4 °F (38 °C) o más. Debe quedarse en casa hasta que no tenga fiebre durante 24 horas sin medicación.
2. Tos y síntomas respiratorios • Quédese en casa si tiene tos persistente e intensa o dificultad para respirar.
3. Vómitos o diarrea • Quédese en casa si ha vomitado o ha tenido diarrea en las últimas 24 horas. Espere hasta que no haya tenido síntomas durante 24 horas antes de enviarlo de regreso.
4. Dolor de garganta • Quédese en casa si tiene dolor de garganta con otros síntomas como fiebre, glándulas inflamadas o dolor de cabeza.
5. Infecciones oculares (conjuntivitis) • Quédese en casa si tiene ojos rojos, con picazón o llorosos con secreción. Puede regresar a la escuela una vez que los síntomas mejoren o después de 24 horas de tratamiento con antibióticos si se lo recetaron.

 

November 1, 2024

By Weekly Newsletter

Upcoming events

Nov 18-22 Canned Food Drive

Nov 27-29 Thanksgiving Break

Nov 25-Dec 19 Giving Tree

We now have our Cascade food pantry up and running. If you have questions about what we have available or are wanting to participate please call the office and we can answer your questions.

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Próximos eventos

18 al 22 de noviembre Colecta de alimentos enlatados

27 al 29 de noviembre Vacaciones de Acción de Gracias

25 de noviembre a 19 de diciembre Arbol Generoso

Ahora tenemos nuestra despensa de alimentos Cascade en funcionamiento. Si tiene preguntas sobre lo que tenemos disponible o desea participar, llame a la oficina y podemos responder sus preguntas.

 

March 25, 2024 SCC Meeting

By SCC

3/25/2024 SCC Meeting
Attendance- Anna Greene, Alina Worthen, Tom Thorley, Mrs. Frost, Mr. Johnson

Review SCC Trustlands goals for 2023-2025
This year the reading scores are down overall compared to last year, but that is due to many factors (consolidation, mid-year scores, etc). ML population has quadrupled this year and many of them are newcomers.

Two goals- ML students and general population students. Proficiency and growth goals.

We have three aides who are strictly ML aides. They focus only on ML students. Several of the aides are also bilingual.

Next year we’ll be regular Title 1 and not Title 1 Target Assist. We are going to continue using the Target Assist data so that we can best help students.

SCC will pay one day of summer collaboration time for all teachers. The district will pay for two days.

$122k funding available for SCC.

Our Title 1 funding will go down significantly next year. Two more schools in Orem will become Title 1 schools. We will be down almost $200k in Title 1 funding for next year.

Vote unanimous in favor of the plan.

March 4, 2024 SCC Meeting

By SCC

Mar 4, 2024
Will we qualify for Title I in 2024/2025?

  • Cut off is 40% federally,
    ■ Our District has
  • Our % came in at 41.5%, however, we haven’t received a clear confirmation one way or another.
    ■ We can expect a confirmation by the end of March
  • The state plans to add more schools to title I which will impact the amount of funding we receive for the 2024/2025 School year. This being the case, the
    amount of funds are currently unknown.

Primary plan proposal for the 2024/2025 Academic School year

  • $128,000 is the approximated funding from Trust Land Funding.
  • Continue on with 95% program and the 95% intervention groups
    ○ Approximately $30,000 to renew the license for next school year
  • Maintain the amount of aids moving forward (7).
    ○ $95,000
  • Fund teachers reps to attend a literacy conference
    ○ Approximately $5,000
  • There should be enough from the carry over from this school year to supplement
    the deficit.

District open house meeting for the SCC president and PTA President regarding the potential split of the district upcoming.

Next meeting April 1st, 2024 1pm