We have over 550 students at Cascade Ridge and that represents around 340 families? That’s a great community of people and the PTSA coordinates and sponsors multiple programs and events that (in addition to all the funds provided for many important academic programs) enhance the student and community experience throughout the year. These programs and events include: Art & Science support: Art Docents and supplies, Science Fair, & Fine Arts Night

Other Educational & Safety Support programs: Eager Reader, Destination Imagination, First Lego League, Reflections, Math Club, Safety Patrol, Library Volunteers, Vision & Hearing Screening, Parent & Child Education, Foreign Language, Spelling & Geography Bees, Field Day, Emergency Preparedness, Award and Grant Writing

Community Events & Programs: Staff Appreciation, Hospitality, Caring-thru-Sharing, Dad’s Day, Great Kids, Birthday Celebrations for the Students, Talent Show, Book Fair, Fifth Grade End-of-Year Celebrations and activities

PTSA Support and Fundraising activities: Walkathon, Passive Fundraising Activities (Car Wash Tickets, Labels for Education, Box Tops, etc.), Matching Funds, Membership, First Day Packets, School Supplies, Coyote Wear, Mixed Bags, Howler, Coyote Connection, PTSA Website, Yearbook, Directory, Bulletin Board, Baking Committee, Room Parent Coordination & Communication, Picture Volunteers, Issaquah Schools Foundation Representation

Did you also know that with all of these programs, we only have about 50 volunteers (less than 10% of our school population) and Board Members who are typically chairing these many important activities? We appreciate all the help of every volunteer, and we continue to need more active participation of our broad community to lead and coordinate these important events. There continue to be many opportunities for EVERYONE to get involved and we would love to hear from you so we can spread the involvement across the community. Please contact Tina Yerges (tinayerges@msn.com) or Jaycee Cooper (jaycee.cooper@gmail.com), VPs of Volunteers if you have ideas (or are looking for some) for getting involved with our great organization and school!