It’s hard to believe that the school year is winding down. It has certainly been a busy, fruitful, and challenging year at the school, and our students have continued to thrive throughout the year. Our children’s success is a direct benefit of our amazing staff, our wonderfully supportive parents, and our entire community that values the social and educational benefits of a flourishing school. Of course, with 100% participation (one adult registered for every child in the school) of our community in the PTSA, we know that our PTSA has played an important part in another great year through providing financial support to our school and in continuing to provide great program and community events. We are proud of the results of this year and we look forward to continuing to deliver excellence next year as well.

Congratulations to our new and returning 2013-14 Executive Committee members who were voted in during our April General Membership meeting. Not only is it a big commitment to serve on this Committee, but it is crucial to our PTSA’s continued success - and it is also very rewarding. Many thanks to everyone who has made this commitment to the PTSA next year; next year will be another great one for our kids and community!

Finally before we hit the crazy days of June, I want to highlight some of the May events coming at Cascade Ridge and in our community:

• May 3: Dad’s Day on the Playground/Popcorn Friday – a popular event with kids and parents alike!
• May 6: Site Council Meeting, 6:00 – 7:30 pm in the library. All community and staff members are invited to attend.
• May 6 –10: Teacher Appreciation Week – Our Staff Appreciation Committee has been busy planning a wonderful week of celebrating our teachers and staff. You should be receiving communications regarding plans for this through your Room Coordinators soon. Don’t miss the opportunity to show our magnificent teachers and staff how much we appreciate everything they do for our kids!
• May 16: Cascade Ridge PTSA General Membership Meeting: 7:00 pm. More details on this below!

Can it really be May already and is it true that we have less than two months of school left?! Please enjoy each day of it!

Deanne King, PTSA President
deannewking@live.com