5.16.25 Staff Blog

It’s definitely May!!  Please pay special attention to end of the year dates and events that are happening during the school day (especially in June).  While there is a lot of fun to be had, please make sure to take breaks when you can.  It was such a fun evening of art, food, and plants last night. Great to see students and families enjoying an evening together. A HUGE shout out to Fergus for all the hard work in putting together the art show.  The student work was truly amazing.


Quick Look


MAY TESTING DATES

Please see below

Monday May 19

Staff Social and Birthday Celebration at e-pu-lo in Edmonds right after school!!

Wednesday May 21-Friday May 23

K-5 Spring Camp at Camp Huston- Get in touch with our camp lead, Brandy at springcamp@cascadek8ptsa.org


Please make sure you have filled in the camp spreadsheet with your plans for camp.


At this time, we are scheduled to have 16 student day campers.  Friday morning, these 16 students will be at school.  The rest of K-5 will arrive back at school around noon. 

Monday May 26

No School- Memorial Day Observed

Tuesday May 27-Friday May 30

6-7 Spring Camp (Naturebridge)

Monday June 2

Early Release- 1:55 Dismissal


This is a make up day for an early dismissal day originally scheduled in November.  

Wednesday June 4

Full Day- 3:35 Dismissal


This day was scheduled to be a full day because our original calendar had a non-student day scheduled on June 2nd.

Wednesday June 4

Eastside Band and Orchestra Concert- Kellogg Middle School (students come to the main commons)

Orchestra:

Students arrive at 5:30

Concert from 6:00-6:30

Band:

Students arrive at 6:00

Concert from 6:30-7:00

Thursday June 5

Grad Walk at Cascade- 1:00-1:30


From Shorecrest:


This event is such a special tradition—our seniors get to return to their old schools, see their former teachers, and get cheered on as they take their next big step. It’s always an unforgettable moment, and we’d love to have you join us to celebrate and uplift them!

Here’s the Grad Walk schedule: (Similar to last year!, I can send a confirmed schedule closer to the date)

📍 Elementary Schools: 1:00 - 1:30 PM

  • Students will arrange their own transportation to the elementary schools.

  • Schools will guide grads on a tour through the building so all grade levels can celebrate them!

  • In past years, schools have made it extra fun with pizza, snacks, and photo booths! 📸🍕

Let’s make this an amazing experience for our grads! Your support, cheers, and presence mean the world to them. 💙 I know our grads love this event! <3 <3  

Thank you, friends! 

Go Scots! 


Wednesday June 11

Full Day- 3:35 Dismissal


Wednesday June 11

Market Day at Cascade (2:00-3:30).  Please note- this is a change to the original date.

Wednesday June 11

Moving On/Moving Up Ceremony at SHOREWOOD (6:00-7:30 p.m.)

This is an evening to honor all of our students to celebrate moving on to the next grade, and especially our 8th Grade students who are moving on to high school. 

Thursday June 12

Full Day- 3:35 Dismissal

Friday June 13

Full Day- 3:35 Dismissal

Friday June 13

K-5 Field Day in the afternoon (1:30-3:00)- Details from Megan!!!!


Click here for details!!

Monday June 16

Final Day of School (dismissal 12:05).  This is a half day, but because we applied for a waiver, there are some minutes that need to be accounted for (thus, the 12:05 dismissal).


Staff Social at Local 104 after school!!!!

*for more information, see below

STATE TESTING SCHEDULE: HELPFUL


Grades 3-5

Grades 6-8

Date

Test

Date

Test

5/6

ELA CAT

5/13

ELA CAT

5/7

ELA PT (Day 1)

5/19

ELA PT (Day 1)

5/8

ELA PT (Day 2)

5/20

ELA PT (Day 2)

5/12

Math CAT

5/21

Math CAT

5/14

Math PT

5/22

Math PT

5/29

WCAS (5th only)

5/29

WCAS (8th only)

6/2-6/4 Test make ups as needed



SUMMER SCHOOL INFORMATION: HELPFUL

Summer School will run from July 8-31, 2025, three days per week, Tues - Thurs. 


Andy Kidd will be serving as the 2025 K-12 Summer School Principal. The program will run at Echo Lake Elementary School. 

Summer programming will be similar to that offered last summer. Andy will be in touch with building principals and teams in the coming weeks with more details. 


HICAP K SERVICES TIMELINE:HELPFUL

  • Lists of eligible students to schools and K teachers 3/7 (REMINDER FAMILIES MUST CONSENT FOR SERVICES)

  • ELA resources for K teachers sent 3/7 via email

  • Parent/family notices of eligibility 3/7 via ParentSquare

  • Description of PEP services to families 3/14 via ParentSquare

  • Consent for services due 3/17 - final roster of students to receive services ready 3/18.

  • Pull-out math services start week of 3/24

NEWLY ID’d Students grades 1, 3 & 5

  • Lists of eligible students to schools and 1, 3 & 5 teachers 3/7 (REMINDER FAMILIES MUST CONSENT FOR SERVICES)

  • Parent/family notices of eligibility 3/7 via ParentSquare

  • Family Info Night webinar 3/11 and MP Magnet Open House March 19th (invitation only)  - Details of these events will be sent to families via ParentSquare.

  • Consent for services due 3/17 - EXCEPT dual qualified families due 3/21.

  • Services state 25-26 school year

HI CAP UPDATE RECEIVED 4.3.25- HELPFUL

Action Items:

UPDATED LISTS of ELIGIBLE STUDENTS FOR 25-26 - AVAILABLE NOW!

To help you with your planning for next year, the Highly Capable Department has updated the master spreadsheet of eligible students for the 25-26 school year.  

  • Below are spreadsheets of Highly Capable Students by School for the 2025-26 School Year

    • Please make note of those students who have NO PARENTAL CONSENT in Column “L”

    • Until the HiCap office receives parental consent, that student cannot receive hi-cap services.

    • Consent forms can be found on the Highly Capable website

NOTE:

This spreadsheet is live and will reflect changes as students are identified after the Gr. 2 & 4 MDPC (April 29). the Middle School MDPC (April 2nd) and during the summer testing session. Make sure to check your school spreadsheet again in May and end of August for updated lists of students eligible for services or class placements.


 25-26 Eligible Students




PTSA GRANTS:HELPFUL

Grants are back!!  Here is the information you will need:


Here is a grant link.  Cascade K-8 PTSA Grant Application - Google Forms


This year we have $5K in grants available for use in the 24/25 school year budget.  Any staff that has interest in applying can fill out the application form.  It will be reviewed by the Finance Committee and recommendations will be presented to and voted on during RepBod meetings.  All funds must be used before the end of the school year.


The purpose of this program is: To nurture creativity and enthusiasm by awarding grants to members of the Cascade K-8  community to benefit the students in unique ways that improve or enrich their learning experience,  when funds are not otherwise available.  


Thank you for sharing with staff!


--

Jennifer Dennis

2024-25 Finance Chair, Cascade K8 PTSA
















 

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