Cascade Bulletin
May 24th 2024
Memorial Day May 27th
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8th Grade Farewell Celebration
It is almost time for our 8th Grade Farewell Celebration! On Friday, June 14th, we will be celebrating our three years with our 8th grade students from 1:30 PM to 4:08 PM at Cascade Middle School. The cost of this event is $20.00. Each $20.00 ticket includes a trip to the Kona Ice Truck or other option if available, a special dessert, unlimited activities and games with prizes, and a photo booth with free pictures. Students will also have a BBQ lunch option, and we will have a special motivational guest speaker. Cascade student behavior expectations apply at this event. On May 1st we sent home permission slips with your student. Please sign and return with payment no later than June 7, 2024. If you are interested in volunteering at this event, and you have completed the district volunteering requirements, please contact the CMS Main Office.
Spring iReady Diagonostic
Students will be taking the Spring iReady Diagnostic for ELA and Math in the next two weeks.
Math: Week of May 28
ELA: Week of June 3
Students have been working hard to mee their growth goals—we are so proud of them! Please help support students by making sure they get good sleep, eat breakfast, and come to school with a charged Chromebook.
Cross Country Athlete of the Week
Staff of the Week
Brenda Hutchinson
My name is Brenda Hutchinson or Mrs. H as the kids call me. I've been a para educator for 29 years. I love working with kids! I've been at Cascade middle school for 19 years. I have a husband, Andy and 4 children. I have 9 grandchildren and 2 more on the way. One is coming in at the beginning of June and the another in December. My favorite place to travel is to Maui. I like being outside in my garden or reading a book on my back patio. These are a few things I like to do.
Brenda Darland
I've worked at Cascade for over 10 years.
Family: husband & 4 adult children (ages 22-29), 3 daughters-in-law, & 1 2 year old grandson & 1 grandson due in September
Hobbies: be outdoors, read, bake cookies, plant flowers
Favorite things: spending time with family and friends
Favorite trip: went to Slovenia, Italy, and Austria over Christmas break in 2010
Summer School Courses for 2024
College Bound Scholarship
Counselors spoke with students this week about the amazing opportunity that is College Bound!
College Bound is an early commitment of state financial aid to eligible students who fulfill the College Bound pledge. The College Bound Scholarship covers average tuition, fees, and a book allowance at over 65 colleges, universities, and technical schools in the state of Washington. https://wsac.wa.gov/college-bound
If you are not sure if your student is eligible or have questions, email their grade-level counselor.
Students are auto-enrolled at the beginning of their 7th grade year based on their family income survey.
Qualifications include family size and income- please make sure you have filled out the Evergreen Family Income Survey. You can print it out here and turn it into the main office OR fill it out on Skyward (instructions below). Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity! **translated forms here
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.
Cascade Middle School PTO
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.