Parent Support
Kinderconnect
Kinderconnect
Chair:
(none)
Parent Education
Parent Education
Chair:
When:
Throughout year
This chairperson acts as liaison between the Issaquah PTSA Council Parent Education representative and the Cascade Ridge community. They are responsible for seeing that articles are placed in the Howler/Connection regarding parent education opportunities within our community. At times, they may be called upon to research a specific parent education opportunity and schedule a class or meeting in conjunction with a General Membership meeting.
Room Parent Coordinator
Room Parent Coordinator
Chair:
When:
Throughout year
Room parents are the option of each teacher. Depending on the needs of each teacher, they usually help the teacher schedule other classroom volunteers to help with things like reading, math, copying, or party planning. The Room Parent Coordinator coordinates all the room parents. He/she provides information to the room parents and works with them to obtain volunteer support within each classroom for different PTSA programs (e.g., fall fundraiser, Eager Reader).
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Community Events
Trunk or Treat
Winterfest
Winterfest
Chair:
(none)
When:
December
Winter Celebration and Food/Toy Drive
Heritage Festival
Heritage Festival
Chair:
When:
Spring
Chair, along with volunteers, coordinates this family/school community event that celebrates the different cultures of our school community.
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General Enrichment
Stem Fair
Eager Reader
Eager Reader
Chair:
When:
Virtual, dates TBD
The objective of this program is to foster a love of reading. This is a voluntary program for the students, though the majority of students choose to participate at some level. Students earn prizes as they read outside class time and record their reading minutes online.
Art Docent Coordinator
Reflections Art Competition
Reflections Art Competition
Chair:
When:
November
The Washington State PTA, in partnership with the National PTA, sponsors a state wide arts education contest in the fall known as the Reflections Program. Each year there is a different theme for the program, and this information is available on the WA State PTA website, www.wastatepta.org. The student art entries will be judged at the school (Cascade Ridge), council (Issaquah School District) and Washington State PTA levels. The State PTA winners are entered into the National PTA contest. Chair promotes and organizes the program in conjunction with the State PTA. This year Reflections will be virtual.
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Communications
Coyote Howler
Social Media
Reader Board
Reader Board
Chair:
When:
Throughout year
Our fantastic reader board was made possible by the generous donations of Cascade Ridge families. It is an important tool to help keep the community informed of upcoming events and deadlines.
Website
Website
Chair:
When:
Throughout year
This chair should maintain the PTSA website to make sure information is current. The PTSA website includes information about what the PTSA is, how it fundraises, the programs it supports, contact information, forms, Legislative updates, a calendar, and links to our monthly and weekly newsletters.
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PTSA Committees
Advocacy - Legislative Assembly
Advocacy - Legislative Assembly
Chair:
The Advocacy Representative will work to keep the Executive Committee and membership appraised of key state and local legislative issues and seek the committee’s input if necessary. If appropriate, this may also require enlisting other members to help advocate for issues or building relationships outside of the PTSA in the community to work collaboratively on issues.
Issaquah Schools Foundation
Issaquah Schools Foundation
Chair:
The Issaquah Schools Foundation is a non-profit organization that drives resources to help all students reach the promise of their academic potential. We do this by bridging the gap between funds the state provides for basic education and the dollars our schools need to prepare students for success in school and life.
Site Council
Site Council
Chair:
The Cascade Ridge Site Council Representatives work together in support of Cascade Ridge's mission statement. You can direct a concern to the Site Council for consideration by attending the Site Council meeting, contacting representatives personally, or emailing your thoughts to the Cascade Ridge Site Council email account at sitecouncil@cascaderidgeptsa.org.
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Fundraising
Fall Fundraiser
Fall Fundraiser
Chair:
When:
Fall
Our annual fall fundraiser is our main fundraiser and in person social event for the year. Any money earned helps to directly fund teacher grants, enrichment programs, and activities we do here at Cascade ridge.
Book Fair
Coyote Wear
Coyote Wear
Chair:
When:
Throughout the year.
The Spirit Wear shop will be opened multiple times throughout the school year for orders. Sweatshirts, t-shirts, pajama pants, and other apparel with the Cascade Ridge logo are available for purchase.
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Passive Fundraising
Brown Bear Car Wash
Brown Bear Car Wash
Chair:
When:
Throughout year
Get your car washed at Brown Bear Car Wash and help us raise funds. Tickets are $10.00 each. Tickets are available for purchase ONLINE and at most PTSA sponsored events.
School Supplies
School Supplies
Chair:
The chair coordinates school supplies orders for the following school year with the vendor, currently School Toolbox. This program gives a percentage of funds back to Cascade Ridge PTSA.
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Student life
Math Challenge
Yearbook
Yearbook
Chair:
(none)
When:
Throughout year
This committee produces an annual Cascade Ridge yearbook available for purchase by students and staff, and delivered in June. The yearbook features every class, specialist, and school group. It also highlights other activities that occur during the school year. If you have questions about the yearbook email us at community@cascaderidgeptsa.org
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Volunteers
Adventure On - Volunteers
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Community Relations
Staff Appreciation Week
Staff Appreciation Week
Chair:
When:
Spring
Plan and carry out this week-long celebration of our school staff.
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