Weekly Update

Hello everyone it is time to register for ExCEL! ExCEL, Extended Community Enriched Learning, is a HRCSD afterschool program that is funded through a five-year grant administered by the Oregon Department of Education (ODE). ExCEL is an academic enrichment program that offers activities for students after school. ExCEL is free to all students who enroll. Because ExCEL is a competitive grant attendance in the program is critical. Students will be expected to maintain consistent attendance to stay in the program

Please click here to begin your registration.

Please note it is not first come first serve. Excel is a federally funded program that requires students with the highest needs to have priority access. Registration closes Sept 20th and families will be notified by the 25th about enrollment. ExCEL will start September 30th. Transportation and an evening meal is provided.

ExCEL will operate Monday - Thursday 2:05-5:00

No ExCEL the week of Nov 18-21

No ExCEL the week of Nov 25 & 26

No ExCEL the week of Jan 6-9

No ExCEL the week of Jan 20-23

No ExCEL the week of Feb 17-20

Last Day of ExCEL May 22

Thank you to everyone who came out to open house and who completed the hopes and dreams AVID one pager about their children. Below is a word cloud with responses to the prompt, "My hopes and dreams for my child's future are..." The larger the word the more common the response. I am happy to say our mission and vision for our school community is strongly aligned with our families hopes and dreams for their children. Know that we are working hard every day to collaborate with you to reach these dreams!

Mission: Our mission is to empower and engage students by providing them with opportunities, instilling confidence and critical thinking skills, as well as the ability to collaborate effectively.

Vision:All students are lifelong learners who have the confidence to take risks, discover their passion, and achieve their goals and dreams.

Want to get involved in the PTO? Attend the upcoming PTO meeting this Tuesday September 10th from 5:30-6:30. Join virtually at HTTPS://ZOOM.US/J/91721685577 or attend in person at the school.

Cascade Locks is an AVID elementary school. AVID stands for, Advancement Via Individual Determination.By teaching and reinforcing academic behaviors and higher-level thinking at a young age, AVID Elementary teachers create a ripple effect in later grades. Students develop the academic habits they will need to be successful in middle school, high school, and college, in an age-appropriate and challenging way. Students learn about organization, study skills, communication, and self-advocacy. AVID Elementary students take structured notes and answer and ask high-level questions that go beyond routine answers.

Mission: Our mission is to empower and engage students by providing them with opportunities, instilling confidence and critical thinking skills, as well as the ability to collaborate effectively.

Vision:All students are lifelong learners who have the confidence to take risks, discover their passion, and achieve their goals and dreams.

We are now using Peachjar! Parents/guardians receive digital flyers containing school and community resources that aim to improve the trajectory of students’ lives. This transition will also save our schools time and money while ensuring important information makes it home to parents.

Please visit this Peachjar web page to see current opportunities for Cascade Locks Elementary School.