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

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

Dear Parents,

Welcome back to another great year at Cascade Elementary School! We are excited to see everyone on Tuesday during our Open House (3:30-5:30) and again on the first day of school on Thursday!

Our Cascade Open House will be on Tuesday, August 13, from 3:30-5:30. This will be an open house style event. Teachers will be in their rooms and the PTA will be available to sign up and participate in this organization.

The first day of school for kindergarten – sixth grade is on Thursday, August 15th. School starts at 8:00 am and is over for the day at 2:15 pm.

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. We will have our computer lab open on the open house to assist those who have questions.

On the first day of school from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm we are hosting the district fingerprinting services. To make this go smoother attached is information on how to pre-register. This service is good for as long as you have kids in Alpine. It is free as well.

We are finalizing the class supply request lists. These are now posted on our web-page and facebook.

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.

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

Parents,

We will begin our end of year testing this week. Here are a few tips to help your child at home:

• Ask them how their day went
• Encourage your child to think positively
• Help your child to get a good nights sleep by going to bed early
• Praise your child for the good they are doing and for what they are learning

A few items student are not allowed to used during the testing times:

• Cell phones
• Smart watches

Any device that is brought outside of school that can distribute test materials

IMPORTANT DATES:

• April 19 Spirit Day-Decades Day
• April 22-26 Teacher Appreciation Week
• Monday-Bring your teacher their favorite flower
• Tuesday-Bring your teacher their favorite thing
• Wednesday-Bring your teacher a need for their classroom
• Thursday-Wear your teacher’s favorite color
• Friday-Parents write a note of appreciation for your child’s teacher
• May 6 Spirit Day-Star Wars Day
• May 22 6 th Grade Graduation 9:00-10:00 am in the gym
• May 23 Dance Festival 8:30-9:30 am-Families Welcome
• May 24 Last Day of School Minimal Day 8:00-9:30 am

If you know anyone in our school boundaries who has kindergarten age kids please ask them to come to the school to register. By having students register now we are better able to prepare for next year.
Kindergarten Registration for 2024-25 is now open! Please register at the following link: https://alpineschools.org/registration-enrollment/

Note: Beginning in the Fall, Kindergarten will be all day at all Elementary Schools in Alpine School District. At this time, we are not accepting any out of area students. At this time, we are not accepting out of area students.

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

Parents,

We hope that everyone has a wonderful Spring Break! During this time people will be travelling to fun destinations, staying at home with family or just taking some time to relax. One suggestion that we have during this week is to spend some time each day reading. Read with your kids or just read to them. Some of the benefits of reading during spring break are there is more time to read, life is a little more relaxed during this time, any time spent reading is helping your child to be lifelong learners.

Kindergarten Registration for 2024-25 is now open! Please register at the following link: https://alpineschools.org/registration-enrollment
Note: Beginning in the Fall, Kindergarten will be all day at all Elementary Schools in Alpine School District. At this time, we are not accepting any out of area students. At this time, we are not accepting out of area students.

IMPORTANT DATES:

April 1-5 Spring Break-No School
April 8-12 Kindness Week

• Monday-Wear White & Black Today’s Focus is on Digital Citizenship: Be kind when online\
• Tuesday-Wear Red Say no to drugs: Healthy choices – Healthy Life
• Wednesday-Wear Blue F riendship- Be a buddy not a bully
• Thursday-Wear Yellow I ’m a VIP – There is no one like me!
• Friday-Wear Green Brain Health – A strong mind – shine your ligh

April 22-26 Teacher Appreciation Week Congratulations to our Cascade PTA award winners 2023-2024:

• Aryanna Maya and Jason Laparra Ruiz for outstanding 6th grade students
• Jennifer Marin for outstanding administrator
• David crownover for outstanding educator
• Debbie Velasquez for outstanding supporting staff
• Lindsey Embley for outstanding volunteer

Parents,
Some fun facts from our Math and Art Night. We handed out over 1,000 slices of pizza, close to 1,200 cookies, we gave out 300 individual math games, fixed close to 200 bikes and handed out 341 books to kids. During the evening thousands of pieces of art were hanging in the halls for kids and parents to enjoy. Thank you for all of your support during this event.

Our 5th grade will be taking the end of year Utah State writing assessment this week. When kids have had a good nights sleep and have eaten a good breakfast they will be happier in during the day. Breakfast time is a great time to talk about how they hope the day will go. This is a great time to reassure them to just try their best.

Kindergarten Registration for 2024-25 is now open! Please register at the following link:
https://alpineschools.org/registration-enrollment/
Note: Beginning in the Fall, Kindergarten will be all day at all Elementary Schools in Al pine School District. At this time, we are not accepting any out of area students. At this time, we are not accepting out of area students.

IMPORTANT DATES:
March 25 SCC Meeting 1:00 PM
March 29 5th Grade Maturation
April 1-5 Spring Break-No School
April 8-12 Kindness Week
Monday-Wear White & Black
Tuesday-Wear Red
Wednesday-Wear Blue
Thursday-Wear Yellow
Friday-Wear Green
April 10 A Day at Cascade
April 22-26 Teacher Appreciation Week

Parents,

Our school play performances are this weekend! Performances are Friday and Saturday at Canyon View Junior High. Both Nights they are at 5 and 6:30 PM. Thank you to all those who have made this happen. We have been amazed at the talents and generosity of our community. We are excited to celebrate with the students and the community at the performances on Friday & Saturday. Continue to invite friends and family!

THANK YOU

Kindergarten Registration for 2024-25 is now open! Please register at the following link:
https://alpineschools.org/registration-enrollment
Note: Beginning in the Fall, Kindergarten will be all day at all Elementary Schools in Alpine School District. At this time, we are not accepting any out of area students.

Tuesday, March 19th from 5-6:30 is our annual Math and Art Night. Please come and enjoy a fun math game, look at art that is hanging in the halls and grab a slice of pizza and a cookie. The PTA is in need of a few volunteers for this event. Please sign up here. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090A4AAFA72FA1FB6-48562054-serving#/

IMPORTANT DATES:
March 15-16 Willy Wonka Play at Canyon View Jr. High
March 18-22 Hope Week
March 19 PTA Meeting 9:30 AM
March 19 Math/Art Night 5:00-6:30 PM
March 19 Free Bicycle Repair 5:30-7:00 PM at Cascade Elementary
April 1-5 Spring Break-No School
April 8-12 Ribbon Week
April 22-26 Teacher Appreciation Week

Parents,
Reminder: there is No School on Monday and Tuesday next week, March 11 & 12, teacher work day.
On March 15th and 16th, our students will perform the play Willy Wonka at Canyon View Jr. High. The performance times on each night are 5 pm and 6:30 pm. We hope that everyone can attend and enjoy our talented students’ performance.
Kindergarten Registration for 2024-25 is now open! Please register at the following link:
https://alpineschools.org/registration-enrollment/Note: Kindergarten is now all day at all Elementary Schools in Alpine School District. At this
time, we are not accepting any out-of-area students.

IMPORTANT DATES:
March 11-12: No School, Professional Development/Teacher Work Day
March 13 Willy Wonka school assembly for students only
March 15-16 Willy Wonka Play at Canyon View Jr. High
March 19 PTA Meeting 9:30 AM
March 19 Math/Art Night 5:00-6:30 PM.
April 1-5 Spring Break-No School
April 8-12 Ribbon Week
April 22-26: Teacher Appreciation Week

Message from the Teacher Appreciation Week committee:
We will be able to express our gratitude for our teachers during Teacher Appreciation Week on April 22-26. To make the week unique, we plan a series of activities (more to come soon), but one of the highlights will be a raffle where teachers can win prizes! This is where we need your help. If you are able, please consider donating items from your businesses or personal resources to contribute to our raffle prizes. It could be a gift card, a voucher for a free service, or any other item you think would make a great prize. Your contribution would be greatly appreciated!
If you can donate, please get in touch with Bri Lawyer by April 10th at 801-669-7466 or [email protected].

Message from our Battle of the Books Committee:
Even though the Battle of the Books battles are over, we hope to continue to encourage students to read the Battle of the Books novels. We will celebrate the students’ continued effort with an extra recess for each student who reads at least 5 books from their assigned list. 3rd and 4th graders will be rewarded with an extra recess on May 7th, 5th and 6th graders on May 9th.
To earn the extra recess, students need to have the following completed by May 1st:
1) Be a 3rd – 6th grader
2) Read 5 or more Battle of the Books novels from your grade’s list.
3) Fill out a slip for each book and turn it in to Mrs. Roundy.
Past participation in the Battle of the Books battles is NOT required to earn the extra recess.
Also, if you have not seen the Battle of the Books Board in the library or on our All 20 Club wall, you should check it out. It has been a fun way to recognize each student for their hard work!
Happy Reading!

Parents,

On March 15th and 16th our students will be performing the play Willy Wonka at Canyon View Jr. High. The perfomance times on each night are 5 pm and 6:30 pm. We hope that everyone is able to attend and enjoy the performance by our talented students.

On March 7th Orem City Police will be here during lunch to interact with our students. They will be handing out donuts during lunch to the entire student body. This is an event that helps to connect the students with our public service officers. It is intended to be a fun activity for all.

Kindergarten Registration for 2024-25 is now open! Please register at the following link:

Registration & Enrollment

Note: Kindergarten is now all day at all Elementary Schools in Alpine School District. At this time, we are not accepting any out of area students.

IMPORTANT DATES:

March 6 Spring Picture Day

March 7 Cops and Donuts

March 8 Yearbook Theme Page Contest Due

March 15-16 Willy Wonka Play at Canyon View Jr. High

March 11-12 Professional Development/Teacher Work Day No School

March 19 PTA Meeting 9:30 AM

March 19 Math/Art Night 5:00-6:30 PM. This is a fun evening for our entire community. Students art work is hanging in the halls. Students and parents can play math games, look at art and enjoy a slice of pizza.

Parents,

Our Chinese Immersion lottery acceptance letters have been sent out. We have a few openings in our current first grade moving to 2nd grade classes. These can start immediately and we have a few openings in next years first grade class. If you are interested in joining a great language development program we will fill the remaining openings on a first come basis.

Kindergarten Registration for 2024-25 is now open! Please register at the following link:

Registration & Enrollment

Note: Kindergarten is now all day at all Elementary Schools in Alpine School District. At this time, we are not accepting any out of area students.

If the office lends out shirts/pants/shorts to your student, please launder the clothes and return them to the office so they can be used for another clothing emergency.

IMPORTANT DATES:

February 26 8 AM 3rd and 4th Battle of the Books

March 1 Dr. Seuss Day-Dress Up as Your Favorite Dr. Seuss Character

March 6 Spring Picture Day

March 8 Yearbook Theme Page Contest Due

March 15-16 Willy Wonka Play at Canyon View Jr. High

March 11-12 Professional Development/Teacher Work Day No School

Mar 19 PTA Meeting 9:30 AM

March 19 Math/Art Night 5:00-6:30 PM

ASD Bright Ideas Super Saturdays for K-6th Grade