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November 26, 2024

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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

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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

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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.

 

September 20, 2024

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Dear Parents,

This is from our PTA. We want to take a moment to express a heartfelt thank you for your support and participation in our CougarFest fundraiser event. It was a success thanks to your generosity.

From the initial count minus expenses the PTA was able to achieve the goal. They will have exact total to present at the next general PTA meeting. This will be at the school on October 8th at 1pm.

We acknowledge and express gratitude to our wonderful CougarFest Committee, led by Rachel Adams. They each gave so generously of their time and energy to make CougarFest possible and we appreciate their hard work and enthusiasm.

The T-Shirt orders are now completed. We started distribution of the shirts today. The rest of the shirts will be sent home on Monday.

Sept 23 School Pictures – we will start with the younger grades first. Photos will start at 8 and be completed before lunch.

Sept 24 Make up testers for Acadience 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

Oct 8 General PTA meeting 1pm

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. If you haven’t participated in this fun bike ride, please consider joining.

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.

September 13, 2024

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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.

September 6, 2024

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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

August 30, 2024

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Dear Parents, We have a new school shirt that is available for purchase. The shirt orders will expire on Friday, September 6th. Here is the link to see the Cascade offerings. https://anderson-monograms-4d8519a7-282a4acb-9a5e-8c27362dea78.printavo.com/merch/cascadeelementary

Sept 2 No School-Labor Day

Sept 6 Cascade Merchandise Orders Due

Sept 10 PTA Meeting 1-2 pm

Sept 16 Acadience Testing 4 th – 6 th

Sept 19 Cougar Fest 5:30-8:00 pm

Sept 23 School Pictures

Oct 2-3 Parent Teacher Conferences

Oct 4 No School-Teacher Contract Day

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.

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

We are continuing to encourage all to be courteous in the drop off and pick up zones. An easy way to do this is to not make a left hand turn from 200 North to 800 East. By only turning right during pick up time the line will move much faster

August 23, 2023

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Dear Parents,

Monday, August 26

Kick off for Battle of the Books. This is a great program that encourages kids to read and have fun while doing so. Mid year students will compete with each other in a fun setting on the books they have read.

Wednesday, August 28

Kindergarten Vision Screenings

Thursday, August 29

Acadience Testing

Grades K-3

Please have your child in attendance that day

Friday, August 30th

Cascade Swag orders are due on this day.

We have a new school shirt that is available for purchase. Here is the link to see the Cascade offerings. https://anderson-monograms-4d8519a7-282a-4acb-9a5e-8c27362dea78.printavo.com/merch/cascadeelementary

Monday, September 2

Labor Day – No School

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.

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

We are continuing to encourage all to be courteous in the drop off and pick up zones. An easy way to do this is to not make a left hand turn from 200 North to 800 East. By only turning right during pick up time the line will move much faster

August 16, 2024

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Dear Parents,

This first week has been wonderful to see how excited our students and teachers are. The halls are again filled with laughter and energy. Thank you for entrusting your kids to us for this school year. We are look-
ing forward to another fantastic year at Cascade!

“Cascade’s Parent Teacher Association is currently accepting new members. There are many ways to be involved in PTA, even if you work full time or have a busy schedule. The PTA is the largest and oldest advocacy group for students and educators in the nation. We advocate on behalf of children and educators at the local, state and national levels, provide nationally recognized programs and access to resources within our Cascade community. The PTA sponsors the extra programs and events that enhance your child’s education and well-being.

A PTA membership gives you a membership card, the ability to vote on PTA initiatives, volunteer opportunities, the ability to apply for PTA grants and scholarships and access to our monthly newsletter. Memberships are currently $5 but will increase to $10 in September so join now! We are also currently giving away free Chick fil-a, Texas Roadhouse or Tagg Car Wash vouchers with every membership purchase while supplies last. You can redeem this with Keenan White at a PTA meeting. It’s like getting your membership for free! To learn more and to purchase your membership, visit our website at Cascade PTA Givebacks or https://cascadeelementary.givebacks.com/

We have a new school shirt that is available for purchase. Here is the link to see the Cascade offerings. https://anderson-monograms-4d8519a7-282a-4acb-9a5e-8c27362dea78.printavo.com/merch/cascadeelementary

This year every student in the district must have a parent sign up on Skyward in order for the student to use any district supported device. Attached to this email is an explanation on how to do this. For those needing
some assistance with this process we will have Chromebooks set up in the library during the school hours on Friday, August 16th.

Attached to this page is information on our drop off pick up zones. The first couple of weeks these zones can be a little congested. If we all follow the suggested guidelines of our zones the pickup drop off areas run much smoother. The biggest rule for a safe zone is to slow down and always be on the lookout for kids.

Last year we had several parents organize a bike bus. This was a successful way for kids and families to enjoy the time they had in getting to and from school.

We currently have 70 families that have signed up at Smith’s food for donations. Smiths will donate a portion of your purchase to Cascade. If you shop at Smiths please consider signing up for this program. https://www.smithsfoodanddrug.com/i/community/smiths-inspiring-donations