Cascade Ridge PTSA sponsors a variety of programs throughout the school year. There are many opportunities to volunteer for any of these programs. Whether big or small, one time or ongoing – our programs only happen with volunteer support. For more information, please contact Carolyn Roberts at tycar74@hotmail.com. Keep checking the PTSA website and newsletters for more information!
Reflections: Start creating! ‘Reflections’ is a national, cultural arts competition where students create their own original works in one of the following categories: literature, music composition, photography, visual arts, film/video, dance/choreography. The theme for 2016-17 is ‘What is your story?’. Deadline for submissions is in early November.
Eager Reader: Eager Reader is a voluntary reading incentive program, designed to foster a love of reading. Students read outside of school to earn prizes. Each minute spent reading counts toward both individual and class totals en route to fun prizes. Eager Reader will start on January 9th and continue for four weeks.
Art Docent: Led by parent volunteers in each classroom, the Art Docent program teaches students about famous works of art, artistic concepts and techniques through the completion of hands-on monthly projects.
Math Club: Numbers your thing? 4th and 5th graders interested in honing their math skills are invited to join the Cascade Ridge Math Club. Our talented mathematicians meet once a week before school en route to a regional Math Olympiad in the spring. Watch for an informational meeting in October.
Holiday Gift Barn Collection: Holiday Gift Barn Collection supports our community by offering a collection point for gifts and groceries during the holiday season. Each classroom needs a parent-volunteer coordinator and is assigned a category (for example – pajamas or art supplies) and families are asked to participate by donating items. The event starts on November 28 and culminates in a caravan delivery to the Issaquah Food Bank in early December. 5
Caring Coyotes Caring Coyotes: is a yearlong program designed to reinforce the importance of community involvement and the spirit giving. Once each month the club meets after school to perform various community service projects. Students decide what local community initiatives to support – usually 3-5 outreach events per year.
Science Fair: The Science Fair is always a much-anticipated event. It allows students to explore a topic of their choice. Students work on their project over several weeks and proudly display their work. Join all our budding scientists on March 30, 6-8 pm for a spectacular scientific show!
Spelling Bee: Historically, Cascade Ridge has held a Spelling Bee every other year, alternating with the Geography Bee. This year, due to overwhelming demand, the Spelling Bee will return again. It will be held March 7-9. This is a great way to help students improve their spelling and increase their vocabulary in a fun and supportive environment.
But wait, there’s more... While most of our programs are led by volunteers and therefore free to any/all students, some programs are offered in a classroom atmosphere either before or after school and are offered by outside vendor/professionals. While we are still confirming logistics, the following classes are slated for the 2016-17 school year:
Yoga Robotics/Technology
Language Lessons
Art
PLUS... there are some additional programs in the works... so stay tuned to both the next issues of the Howler and check the PTSA website frequently for updates and new additions!
