Cascade Bulletin
January 12th 2024
Cascade Community,
As you likely know, EPS is facing budget cuts for next school year. There will be one in-person and two virtual budget community engagement meetings. All three meetings are scheduled to take about 90 minutes and will follow the same format:
Introduction and Presentation of the budget
Q & A and survey information
Review key themes
Closing remarks and next steps
Meeting schedule:
Tuesday, January 16 | 7 p.m. | Evergreen High School Auditorium (in-person only)-An ASL interpreter will be present.
Wednesday, January 17 | 6 p.m. | Via Zoom (virtual only):
https://evergreenps.zoom.us/j/86826613048Thursday, January 18 | 6 p.m. | Via Zoom (virtual only): https://evergreenps.zoom.us/j/84184265056
The two virtual meetings will have close caption translations available. Instructions are available here. On Wednesday, January 17 there will be in-person viewing/discussion rooms set up for Russian and Spanish speakers at the Administrative Services Building (13413 NE LeRoy Haagen Memorial Drive).
Please join us, Cascade building administration will be in attendance at all 3 meetings:
1/16-Allison Harding, Principal
1/17-Marshall Pendleton-Associate Principal
1/18-Melissa Youmans-Associate Principal
Picture Retakes were January 9th!!
You can order your pictures here:
Report Cards
Trimester 1 report cards will be posted to parent’s skyward accounts by January 5th. The district is no longer mailing hardcopies to parents.
Winter iReady
Winter iReady Diagnostic Assessment Dates:
ELA: Jan 8 & 9
Math: Jan 16 & 17
Make-up Week: Jan 22-25
Please help students prepare for success but sending them with:
- A Good Night's Sleep
- Breakfast at Home or Here at School
- A Charged Chromebook
- A Growth Mindset
More information will be coming out via an emailed letter from your student's Math and ELA Teacher.
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🍇🍉🥦🥕🌽🍍🥭Food Pantry🍎🥑🍄🍏🍒🥝🍅
The Cascade Food Pantry is now open to support our families. Parents can request a monthly food box which they pick up on the third Wednesday of the month at Cascade between 1:00 and 5:00 PM.
Spirit Gear
Get some Cascade Cougar spirit gear! Click this link to place your order. Orders will be processed every 2 weeks and will be delivered to students at school.
Cheer
CMS Cheer Practice/Game Calendar
https://docs.google.com/document/d/10Oxi7Qb9KcM6keuO2bvnUglNCpa4_WJmfC9jsm4nHLc/edit
Cascade Clubs
The following clubs will be starting soon!
Craft Club - Mondays began 11/27
Yearbook Club - Mondays began 12/04
Art Club - Wednesdays beginning 12/20
Game Club - Tuesdays beginning 1/02
Robotics - Tuesdays beginning 1/09
Lego Club - Thursdays beginning 1/11
Dungeons & Dragons - Mondays beginning in March
More details will be coming about each club soon.
You must be registered online
in order to stay after school for any club or activity. Please list all the clubs you want to attend in the space provided on the online form.
Access the form and pay the $15 ASB below
Cascade Knowledge Bowl
Do you like to surprise your friends and family with fun facts? Do you like to challenge yourself and others?
The Cascade Knowledge Bowl Team is for you!
Knowledge Bowl Season begins with our first practice on Thursday, January 4th. Practices are Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday from 4:30-5:30. Meets are Tuesdays and Thursdays from mid January to the first week of March.
Open to all grades and all skill levels.
Sign up through the Cascade website - you need to be cleared by December 20th to attend the first practice in January.
Email Mrs. Klaus (karen.klaus@evergreenps.org) or visit her in room 235.
Youth Truth Survey
The YouthTruth Survey will be opening shortly (January 29, 2024) for students and families to give critical feedback about school improvement. More information coming soon.
It’s #CommunityVoice month! Cascade Middle School is joining Evergreen Public Schools to hear from families through @youth_truth This month, our families are letting us know how they feel about our school w/ @Youth_Truth – Excited to empower #CommunityVoice! Excited to partner w/ @Youth_Truth to gather family feedback. Let your voice be heard! #youthtruth #CommunityVoice
Parents & guardians: we want to hear from you!
¡Es el mes de #CommunityVoice! Cascade Middle School se une a Evergreen Public Schools para escuchar a las familias a través de @youth_truth Este mes, nuestras familias nos cuentan cómo se sienten respecto a nuestra escuela con @Youth_Truth. ¡Nos entusiasma el empoderamiento de #CommunityVoice! Nos entusiasma asociarnos con @Youth_Truth para reunir los comentarios de las familias. ¡Que se oiga su voz! #youthtruth #CommunityVoice
Padres de familia y tutores: ¡Queremos escucharlos! Asegúrense de responder la encuesta de @Youth_Truth la próxima semana #CommunityVoice
Начался месяц #CommunityVoice! Cascade Middle School вместе со школами Evergreen Public Schools собирает мнения семей с помощью @youth_truth В этом месяце семьи нашего района поделятся своими отзывами о школе с @Youth_Truth — рады помочь #CommunityVoice! Мы рады объединить усилия с @Youth_Truth, чтобы собрать отзывы семей. Пусть ваш голос будет услышан! #youthtruth #CommunityVoice
Родители и опекуны, мы хотим услышать ваше мнение! Пройдите опрос @Youth_Truth на следующей неделе #CommunityVoice
First Tuesdays Parent Partnership
“First Tuesdays” Parent Partnerships Nights happens the first Tuesday of each month at Cascade! This is a night for parents and guardians to come find out how you can best support your student academically, as well as socially and emotionally, make common connections with our school community, gather tips to help your student thrive, and become informed about the EPS District guaranteed and viable curriculum.
This night is free, at Cascade Middle School, and from 5-7 pm. Childcare from Kindergarten-5th grade is provided as well as dinner.
February 6, 2024, will be a night to learn about Reading and ELA curriculum at Cascade. Teachers will present a short overview about our ELA curriculum, how to cultivate a growth mindset in students, share and explain how you can support your student’s Reading/ELA growth at home, and provide an opportunity to try out some Middle School ELA lessons.
Please make sure to let us know you are coming by filling out this short registration form or calling the main office at 360 604-3600.
For an overview of all “First Tuesdays” Parent Partnership Nights, check out this FLYER
Quick update about The Parent Project class at Cascade: Due to illness, the start date has been postponed from Jan 11, 2024, to Jan 18, 2024. This means that registration will remain open until the end of the day on Monday, Jan 15, 2024.
Staff Members of The Week
Kevin Rudy
I have worked at Cascade for 21 years now. I have two children one boy and one girl, a cat and a 9 month old big puppy. My hobbies include: I love to cook and feel like I can cook anything better than Tyler Wooldridge. I also enjoy working out and staying active. Another thing I really enjoy is listening to music and discovering new artists I haven't heard before. My favorite food are hard boiled eggs. I love to travel and my favorite place to travel would be anywhere where there are palm trees, sand, ocean and sunshine.
Kevin Rudy
6th and 7th Grade ELA
Jana Podesto Little
Kyle Crowston
Career- I have been a teacher and coach at Cascade Middle School for 23 years. I have coached football, boy’s and girl’s basketball, wrestling and track.
Family- I have a wife named Michelle, 3 sons and two daughters, a daughter in law and a granddaughter.
Hobbies- I love being active in the outdoors. Hunting, fishing, crabbing, clamming, kayaking, camping, hiking, running and biking and some of my favorite activities.
Favorite food- My favorite food is my wife’s lasagna.
Places to travel- I like to travel Phoenix Arizona, New York and LA to visit my kids.
Likes- I like spending time with family and friends.
Favorite books- My favorite books are One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest and The Old Man and the Sea.
Movies- My favorite movies to watch are comedies like Tommy Boy or Happy Gilmore.
Cascade Middle School PTO
PBIS Store
The PBIS Store is officially now open! Come to the store during lunch except on early release days. Have fun and go earn those points so you can get a reward! :)
Moving? Already moved?
Did you know that Box Tops have gone digital?
Just download the Box Tops app on your phone and set Cascade Middle School as your school. Then scan receipts from places like Walmart, Winco, Safeway, and Costco inside the app. The app will automatically tally up eligible purchases.