Cascade Families,

Last Friday we had our first school social put on by our National Junior Honor Society. We had an awesome turn out, and look forward to hosting more opportunities for students to build a sense of community at Cascade.

Due to our short week, Math Tutoring will be on Tuesday 2:30-3:30 and there will be no Science Club this week.

As a reminder, there is no school 11/28-11/29, and we will have early release on Wednesday, 11/27, at 11:55am. We hope you all have a wonderful Thanksgiving break and we look forward to seeing our students on Monday.

Sincerely,

Mr. Mackey and Mrs. Reeves

November 27: Early Release @11:55am

November 28-29: NO SCHOOL (Thanksgiving)

December 5: Winter Orchestra Concert 7pm-8pm

December 12: Winter Choir Concert 7pm-8pm

December 13: PTO Family Movie Night 5pm-7pm

December 17: Winter Band Concert 6:30pm-8:30pm

December 19: Early Release @11:55am

December 20 - January 3: Winter Break

PTO will be hosting a Family Movie Night on December 13th, from 5pm-7pm. Please join us in watching the movie Elf!

We will have pizza, hot cocoa, popcorn, and more! Students must be accompanied by an adult.

If you would like to pre-order Vernie's pizza for your family, please complete the form below and return to the main office by December 12th. Order forms will also be sent home with students next week.

Please support your family and our school by completing the Educational Benefits Application.

Why complete the application?

SUN Bucks Benefits: By completing the survey, your family may qualify for SUN Bucks. This program provides eligible families with $120 per child to purchase groceries over the summer months. The Educational Benefits Application is the simplest way to ensure your family receives these benefits!

Other Benefits for Families: Completing the Educational Benefits Application may qualify your household for additional assistance. Some of these programs include before and after school academic and enrichment programs, fee waivers for college applications, admission tests, and extracurricular activity fees. Others include low-cost internet, scholarships, and many other great benefits.

Additional School Funding: The information collected from the Educational Benefits Application helps our school receive important state and federal funding. This funding supports numerous educational programs and resources that benefit every student.

Each family's information is completely confidential. The data collected will only be used for determining your eligibility for assistance programs and securing essential funding for our school.

You can find the Educational Benefits Application by following this link:

https://resources.finalsite.net/images/v1722528767/longviewschoolscom/yera3acfdjnkjnsk2iym/EducationBenefitsnutritioneligibilityform.pdf

Your participation will make a significant and meaningful difference for your family and for our school community. Thank you for your support and cooperation!

If you have any questions or need assistance, please feel free to contact Nutrition Services at 360-575-7172 or ajohnson@longviw.k12.wa.us.

Attendance is a critical building block for student learning. If students are not present, they cannot engage in learning. Research shows that student success is maximized when they attend school 95% of the time. Students that miss just two days a month for any reason are more likely to not read at grade level, and more likely to not graduate. Parents and families, we appreciate your support in ensuring your student attends school regularly.

The safety and well-being of our students, staff, and families are a top priority at Longview Public Schools. We collaborate with local first responders and regional emergency management officials to stay updated on best practices for health, mental health, safety protocols, and incident responses.

In preparation for the new school year, our school district is adopting Standard Response Protocol (SRP) terms. Developed by the “I Love You Guys” Foundation in response to school violence, SRP aims to standardize vocabulary and reduce miscommunications during emergencies.

Why standard terms?

It has been brought to school leaders’ attention that there may be confusion associated with language involving emergency action. Terms like “lockdown,” and “lock-out” are a few examples of how terms can evolve and their intended meanings may become unclear. Having clear communication, especially in emergencies, is important for everyone’s safety.

Our district has teamed up with other school districts and emergency responders in our region to use standard, agreed-upon terms for emergency situations. These terms are: Hold (in your classroom area),

Secure (get inside and lock outside doors), Lockdown (locks, lights, out of sight), Evacuate (to a location), and Shelter (for chemical or other hazard). We are including a flier with SRP terms and symbols with this message so families can become familiar with the language and visuals.

Having clear and well-understood communication, especially in emergencies, is important for everyone’s safety. Thank you for partnering with us in this effort. If you have any questions, please call the school.

Math Tutoring:

If your student is interested in getting some extra help in math, we are now offering math tutoring for all grade levels every Thursday from 2:30-3:30.

6th Grade: McWilliams Room 103

7th/8th Grade: King Room 204

Science Club: Thursdays 2:30-3:30 in Room 201 with Mr. Nixon and Mrs. Wilkerson

PSA Club:

We focus on making Posters that show Cascade Spirit and celebrate Accomplishments!

Mondays 2:30-3:30 in the choir room with Ms. Rodriguez

Leadership:

Wednesdays 1:30-4:00

Wrestling:

11/25: @Castle Rock

12/2: @Mt. Solo

12/4: @Coweeman

12/12: @Coweeman

12/14: @Hockinson High School

Boys Basketball:

11/25: vs. Kalama

12/2: vs. Monticello

12/4: @Huntington

12/9: @Mt. Solo