As usual, the school year has flown by and I find myself wondering where the time went. Thankfully, I also find that as I look back on the school year, I am gratified in knowing that our PTSA has filled the year with many positive accomplishments and impacts for our school and children. Of course, these accomplishments are due to the continued and passionate involvement of the many dedicated families and staff of our school and I continue to value and appreciate everyone who contributes in so many ways to our success. Each and every one of you who has contributed in ANY way is appreciated. A special thank you goes out to those who chaired events and who served on the Board.

As we move into the summer (and hopefully some warmer summer-like weather), our new Board will be planning for the upcoming year. We have many more things to accomplish in the coming year and we’ll be ready for another great year. As you probably noticed, we sent out our Spring Volunteer Form to solicit interest in the many areas of need to ensure another successful year for the PTSA. Thank you to everyone who is already thinking ahead as to where you can contribute and be a part of our upcoming successes. We are especially looking for a reader board coordinator as well as help with coordinating the Walkathon. If you are interested in helping our school in these areas or if you would like to know about other areas where we need specific help, please contact one of our VPs of Volunteers, Jaycee Cooper at jaycee.cooper@gmail.com or Tina Yerges at tinayerges@msn.com.

 As our last few days of school fly by, don’t forget the last few events that will fill the days!! This week our 5th graders are enjoying Camp Warm Beach and their last few days before moving on to middle school. We are proud of every 5th grader and we congratulate you on completion of an important milestone. Enjoy your ceremony and celebration on June 18th.

Here’s to a great and restful summer for all. We then look forward to seeing everyone in the Fall. Don’t forget that school will start AFTER Labor Day on Tuesday, September 4th. Be sure to stay in touch through our August communications and via our website at www.cascaderidgeptsa.org. We are planning to continue our tradition of having a quick Popsicle Social immediately following “Meet the Teacher” on Friday, August 31st and we hope to see you there.

Respectfully,
Deanne King, PTSA President
deannewking@live.com