Our PTSA provides many popular programs to benefit the children of Cascade Ridge. Here are a few of the programs you and your child can look forward to this year:

Reflections: A national PTSA arts education contest that challenges students to create art that supports a specific theme. This year’s theme is “Together we can”. Students submit entries in visual arts, musical composition, photography, literature, film/video or choreography/dance.

Eager Reader: A reading incentive program designed to make reading fun.

Art Docent Program: Famous works of art and fun hands-on projects presented to students on a monthly basis at the classroom level.

Caring Through Sharing: A holiday gift-giving program which helps out needy families while demonstrating to Cascade Ridge students the importance of charitable support.

K-Kids: An after-school program where kids participate in community service activities.

Destination Imagination (DI): A national creative problem-solving program where children work in teams of their peers to solve a multi-dimensional challenge.

Science Fair: The fair is held each year in March and all students are encouraged to participate by entering a science project. Come experience hands on science experiments and exhibits as well.

Spelling Bee:  The first annual Cascade Ridge Spelling Bee will make its debut in Spring 2011.  Look for more information on this exciting program in the coming months.

Fine Arts Night: Art projects from all classrooms and students are displayed for the community to view and enjoy.

Opportunities to volunteer with these programs will be listed in upcoming issues of the Howler. If you would like more information, please contact Danna Wickham or Leslie Hickman-Boyd.