Cascade middle school auburn bell schedule

Baljinder Sohal, Assistant Principal, 8th Grade

Korey Sites, Assistant Principal, 7th Grade

Alethea Dozier, Dean of Students, 6th Grade

Late Start 8:40am

8th grade dance- 5th and 6th period

Tuesday June 18-

8th grade Slideshow and Signing Party, 6th period

Wednesday, June 19- No School, Juneteenth

Thursday, June 20- Last Day of School, Dismissal at 9:40 am

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Happy last week of school! We have had a great school year and have seen incredible growth in all of our students. Some of our highlights from the 23-24 school year include:

-Leadership students have started volunteering weekly at the Auburn Food Bank.

-The Cascade Football and Boys Varsity Basketball teams played in the Championship games.

-Cascade has been selected as an AVID showcase school next year! This recognition highlights all the hard work our staff and students have done to practice college and career readiness skills. Next year, we will host a showcase visit for schools around the region who want to learn more about AVID.

-STEM Club completed construction of a seaworthy underwater ROV and explored Puget Sound looking for undersea life.

-We have hosted a variety of family events, including: Hispanic Heritage Night, Two AVID Family Nights, ML Night, Authors Showcase, Black History Celebration, Night at the Museum, AAPI Craft Night, CTE Crosstown Showdown, and Multicultural Night.

-Nearly 50 8th graders traveled to Mt. Rainier for 4 days and learned science and life skills in an outdoor environment.

-Our Yearbook staff has overcome obstacles, conquered challenges and come together to produce an amazing book. Way to go Yearbook Staff!

-Mechatronics students and STEM club members built, launched, and tracked their weather balloon satellite project to a record altitude of over 113,000 feet.

-Our AVID elective students visited 9 colleges, including The University of Washington, Clover Park Technical College and Pacific Lutheran University. 75% of our AVID elective students maintained a GPA of 2.5 or higher.

-6th grader Medina H. was selected be her peers to be honored with a Kids Day Salute by the City of Auburn. Medina will be recognized with students across the district at Kids Day on June 15.

-The music department took our top performing Band, Choir, and Orchestra to our four feeder elementary schools to perform for the 4th & 5th grade students. Our Cascade Spartans represented our school well with great leadership, kindness, hard work, and beautiful performances.

-35 Cascade Spartans are going to continue to be AVID scholars in high school.

-Our 8th grade science students were mentioned by the Environmental Science Center as stand out students not only in their behavior and respect during our Mary Olson Farm trips, but also in their knowledge of salmon, their habitat and the needs that salmon have at the various stages of their lives. They were also featured during the Environmental Science Center’s annual fundraiser gala.

As we wrap up the year, some reminder to help make the last few days run smoothly.

-8th grade students are cleaning out lockers and turning in Chrombooks today, Friday June 14.

-6th and 7th grade students are cleaning out lockers on Monday, June 17.

Once lockers are cleaned out, students should not bring a backpack to school, as there will be nowhere to store it. Students do not need to bring their binders after Monday, June 17. And, on the last day, students should only bring their yearbook signing supplement- no chromebooks, no binders, no bags please!

On June 20, we are dismissed at 9:40am. We will be serving breakfast, there is no school lunch on the last day.

Auburn Parks and Rec is offering summer programs for teens. Backyard Games for Teens ages 11-18 will be on Mondays and Wednesdays from 5-8pm at various City of Auburn Parks and there is a free bike program at Cedar Lanes Bike Park. See attached flyer or email Kjerstin Lange at klange@auburnwa.gov for more information.

SUN Bucks is a new nationwide Summer EBT program to support children who lose access to free and reduced-price school meals during the summer months.

SUN Bucks helps families stretch grocery budgets with a $120 grocery benefit for each eligible school-aged child, so you can buy more of the foods your children love! Your school-age children qualify if they are enrolled in Auburn School District and either directly certified eligible for free or reduced-price meals (check your email for a letter from ASD Child Nutrition Services) -OR- submitted a qualifying Family Income Survey (FIS).

If you think your children qualify, you can still submit a Family Income Survey. The form is available online in Skyward Family Access, or you can submit a paper copy in your school office.

ParentSquare is coming!

Effective communication between schools and families is a foundation for student success. Beginning in August, the Auburn School District will be using a new communication platform called ParentSquare so we can better communicate with families.

ParentSquare lets families choose how they want to receive messages and designate their preferred language. The district has been testing the new system at multiple schools and the results have been great! We look forward to using this new tool at all schools in August.

Look for more information about ParentSquare in the coming months!

Community Cafe 610.pdf

There is No School on Monday, May 27 in honor of Memorial Day. School resumes at 7:40am on Tuesday, May 28.

There is no school on Wednesday, June 19 in honor of Juneteenth.

The last day of school is Thursday, June 20 . Students are dismissed at 9:40am. Breakfast will be served, there will not be lunch served.

Multi-Cultural Night is coming! Join us for this exciting event where we highlight the cultures of our Cascade Students and Families. We will have food samples, crafts, performances and more! This is a family event, so students must attend with an adult. The event starts at 5:30pm. We hope to see everyone there!

Interested in Summer School? We are excited to offer summer school for all Auburn School District Middle School students. If your student registers and attends the Grade Recapture program they can have one of their failing grades adjusted from a failing grade to a passing grade. Students can only take one course.

In district bus transportation will be provided as well as breakfast and lunch. If you are interested in taking a course, please complete the sign-up forms below for the specific course by Friday May 31st.

Please check your email and Remind for more information after sign ups. You will see more details as we get closer to the beginning of the program.

Click on the hyperlink for the course you want to take. Include all required information

English Language Learners- Students who are enrolled in our Multilingual Learning Program

Grade Recapture- For students who failed a class or struggled in a class.

AVID Algebra Summer Bridge - 6th or 7th Grade Students completing Algebra in 7th or 8th Grade

AVID Advanced Science Summer Bridge -7th Grade Students Completing Advanced Science in 8th Grade

AVID Excel- Students enrolled in AVID Excel or will be enrolled in AVID Excel

Please email Deanna Moody dmoody@auburn.wednet.edu with questions.

Yearbooks: Yearbooks are delayed due to production issues with the company. All students who purchase a yearbook will have their book mailed directly to their home over the summer. Please make sure your address is current in Skyward, as this is the address that will be pulled for mailing.

You may purchase a yearbook for $35 starting May 28. Yearbooks may be purchased online or at the ASB office.

Students who purchase a yearbook will receive a signature supplement. Signature supplements will be available for purchase starting June 17 for $3 for those who do not want the full yearbook.

8th Grade Families: We have several fun events planned to celebrate our 8th graders as they transition to High School.

On June 11, we will be hosting an invite only evening awards ceremony. Students and families will receive an invitation in the mail for this event.

On June 17, 8th graders will enjoy an 8th grade only dance during 5th and 6th period.

On June 18, we will host an 8th grade student only celebration during 6th period. Students will get to sign signature books, view the 8th grade slide show, enjoy some snacks and hang out together. All students will go home on June 18 with a promotion certificate.

Please join us for a Community Cafe, Round 2. This event will focus on topics related to Cascade, Auburn High, Dick Scobee, Lake View, Evergreen and Washington Elementaries. The Community Cafe will take place on Monday, June 10 , from 6:00-7:30pm at the Turning Point Community Church. Please see the attached flyer for more details.

Multicultural Night 2024 (1).pdf

(Spanish) (Spanish).pdf

(Pashto).pdf

(Arabic).pdf

(Marshalles).pdf

(Dari).pdf

Cascade Leadership students have been volunteering at the Auburn Food Bank by sorting and organizing donations.

Next week we start SBA testing! A few important reminders as we get ready to kick off testing on May 14:

Please make every effort to helps students arrive at school on time. We are testing in the mornings and students who are late may have to test a different day.

Please support your student in helping ensure a charged Chromebook and a good nights sleep.

Reminder to 8th grade Families: Permission Slips for the High School Transition Field Trip are due May 17. Extra copies are in the office.

ParentSquare is coming!

Effective communication between schools and families is a foundation for student success. Beginning in August, the Auburn School District will be using a new communication platform called ParentSquare so we can better communicate with families.

ParentSquare lets families choose how they want to receive messages and designate their preferred language. The district has been testing the new system at multiple schools and the results have been great! We look forward to using this new tool at all schools in August.

Look for more information about ParentSquare in the coming months!

Enjoy the weather this weekend!

AAPI Flyer (1).pdf

SBA testing is coming up! As you know, every Spring all students take the Smarter Balanced Assessment, an opportunity for students to show what they have learned this year. 6th, 7th and 8th graders will all take assessments in English Language Arts and Math. 8th graders will also take a Science assessment.

Please support your student's success by helping them get to school on time, well rested and with a charged Chromebook.

Attention 8th Grade Families! There are several important events coming up for 8th grade students.

This week, all 8th graders received a permission slip for a Transition Field Trip on May 30. For this field trip, 8th graders will be traveling to either Auburn High, Auburn Mountainview High, or West Auburn High and meeting staff, getting a tour and learning about their new school. We want every 8th grader to attend this field trip, as it is a great opportunity to learn about the school they will be attending next year. Thank you for helping remind your 8th grader to turn this form in. Field Trip forms are due on May 17.

This June, we will be updating how we recognize our 8th graders as they transition to high school. On June 11, we will be hosting an invite only evening awards ceremony. Students and families will receive an invitation in the mail for this event. On June 18, during the school day, we will host an 8th grade student only celebration. Students will get to sign yearbooks, view an 8th grade slide show, enjoy some snacks and hang out together. All students will go home on June 18 with a promotion certificate.

We hope to see you Tuesday, April 30 for our Asian American Pacific Islander Night! Remember, at family nights we require that students attend with an adult.

Community Cafe (1).pdf

Reminder- No School April 8-12 for Spring Break. School resumes on April 18, with a Late Start Monday.

PTSA is in need of members! Are you looking for a way to support Cascade students and Teachers? Our PTSA is actively recruiting new members! The PTSA is also looking for parents who would like to support Teacher Appreciation Week and end of year activities. Please contact Gleidi Lule with questions- gsantoslule@auburn.wednet.edu or email the PTSA at Cascademiddleptsa@gmail.com . You can join online at https://www.memberplanet.com/packetview/cascademiddleptsa9-2-45/welcome

Congratulations to Cascade Advanced Orchestra students! They performed today at the Green River Music Region Orchestra Festival. They received a "superior" rating from all three judges! Great work Spartans!

Congratulations to our Night at the Museum winners!

6th grade: Layvanah P.

7th Grade: Viel M. C.

8th grade: Kate B.

Please join us for a Community Cafe. This event will focus on topics related to Cascade, Auburn High, Dick Scobee, Lake View, Evergreen and Washington Elementaries. The Community Cafe will take place on Monday, APril 15, from 6:00-7:30pm at the Turning Point Community Church. Please see the attached flyer for more details.

Upcoming Events- We have lots of fun evening events planned for the second half of the year! Mark your calendars!

Tuesday April 30- Asian American and Pacific Islander Night , 6:30-8:00pm. Learn crafts and dances from various Asian and Pacific Island cultures

Thursday May 30- Multicultural Night , 5:30-7:30pm. Enjoy food and fashion to celebrate the cultures at Cascade.

If you would like to volunteer or support any of our cultural nights, please reach out to Ms. Lule, Family Engagement Liaison gsantoslule@auburn.wednet.edu

Have a relaxing Spring Break!

CMS PTSA membership.pdf

Cascade Orchestra students performing at the Green River Music Region Festival.

School Template 2024 -Cascade MS - fv.pdf

Night at the Museum is this week! We hope to see everyone Wednesday evening!

Mariners Game! Jo in Cascade Staff, Students and Families at T-Mobile Park on Friday May 10 to watch the Mariners take on the Oakland A's . We have secured discounted tickets and we will be recognized on the video board! To order tickets, scan the QR code on the flyer or order here! Last day to order tickets is April 1.

Season 4 Sports start April 1. Boys Baseball, Girls Volleyball and Boys and Girls Track and Field. Interested athletes need a current sports physical, an ASB card and a completed athletics packet.

Food Drive: The Auburn School District Food Drive officially runs from Monday, March 11 through Friday, March 22. The Auburn Food Bank accepts all non-perishable food, pet food, personal hygiene items and household cleaning supplies. The food bank does not accept bottled water at this time. The food bank also accepts monetary contributions. All checks should be made payable to Auburn School District and checks and cash need to be turned in to the ASB office. Students will be dropping donations off in their first period classroom. The first period with the most donations collected will receive a donut party.

8th graders- Are you slated to attend Auburn Mountainview High School next year? Then mark your calendars for Future Freshman Night- Wednesday April 3, starting at 5pm.

Upcoming Events- We have lots of fun evening events planned for the second half of the year! Mark your calendars!

Wednesday March 27- Night at the Museum, 5:00-6:30pm . Come support our students and their learning about various historical events and people.

Tuesday April 30- Asian American and Pacific Islander Night , 6:30-8:00pm. Learn crafts and dances from various Asian and Pacific Island cultures

Thursday May 30- Multicultural Night , 5:30-7:30pm. Enjoy food and fashion to celebrate the cultures at Cascade.

If you would like to volunteer or support any of our cultural nights, please reach out to Ms. Lule, Family Engagement Liaison gsantoslule@auburn.wednet.edu

School Template 2024 -Cascade MS - fv.pdf

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Spring Conferences are coming! These are invite only, so please keep an eye out! Invitations were mailed today, March 8. Spring Conferences are Thursday, March 21 from 4-6pm.

Night at the Museum: Our social studies department is hosting our Night at the Museum on Wednesday, March 27th from 5-6:30pm. In class they will be working on different aspects of the project and will need a tri-fold board for the presentation. Students may bring their own but they are also available for purchase for $3 in the ASB office at Cascade. If obtaining a tri-fold poster board is a challenge for your student please have them reach out to their social studies teacher who will help facilitate them acquiring the poster board.

Reminder about cell phones and contacting students at school: Please remember that students are not allowed to have their phones out in class. If you need to contact your student during the school day, best practice is to call the office and we can deliver the message. If you have potentially upsetting information to tell your student, we encourage you to call the office and we will have a counselor sit with your student while you talk to them rather than texting them information.

Mariners Game! Jo in Cascade Staff, Students and Families at T-Mobile Park on Friday May 10 to watch the Mariners take on the Chicago Cubs. We have secured discounted tickets and we will be recognized on the video board! To order tickets, scan the QR code on the flyer or order here!

Food Drive: The Auburn School District Food Drive officially runs from Monday, March 11 through Friday, March 22. The Auburn Food Bank accepts all non-perishable food, pet food, personal hygiene items and household cleaning supplies. The food bank does not accept bottled water at this time. The food bank also accepts monetary contributions. All checks should be made payable to Auburn School District and checks and cash need to be turned in to the ASB office. Students will be dropping donations off in their first period classroom. The first period with the most donations collected will receive a donut party.

Season 2 Sports Recap: Congratulations to ALL of our second season athletes! There was lots of excitement during winter sports. Our girls' gymnastics team came up just short in defending their 22-23 League Championship. Our varsity boys' basketball team also played for a league championship. Our girls' soccer as well as our JV and C team boys basketball teams represented us well on the field and court.

From Coach Moody- This year's girls soccer season was a year of determination and growth. We secured some victories and a tie this season through our great teamwork and effort on the field. Our players always gave their best effort every game despite the crazy winter weather we had this season!

From Coach Smith- The Boys basketball 2023/24 season was a success. We had five teams in total, three c-teams, JV and varsity and while the record may not agree with my successful season assessment, we were able to improve. From the first day of practice, our goal was to get better every day and we achieved this on all teams. I was pleased with the effort every player showed every day.

Our varsity team made it to the championship game and even though we didn’t win, I was still proud of our players because they played hard every minute of the game. I’m excited for the next season and for our continued growth.

Upcoming Events- We have lots of fun evening events planned for the second half of the year! Mark your calendars!

Wednesday March 27- Night at the Museum, 5:00-6:30pm . Come support our students and their learning about various historical events and people.

Tuesday April 30- Asian American and Pacific Islander Night , 6:30-8:00pm. Learn crafts and dances from various Asian and Pacific Island cultures

Thursday May 30- Multicultural Night , 5:30-7:30pm. Enjoy food and fashion to celebrate the cultures at Cascade.

If you would like to volunteer or support any of our cultural nights, please reach out to Ms. Lule, Family Engagement Liaison gsantoslule@auburn.wednet.edu