Cascade Middle School

Dear 8th Grade Students and Parents/Guardians,

With the first half of our year behind us, plans have begun for 8th grade spring opportunities, year-end activities, and the departure ceremony. Please read this post carefully and call with any questions or concerns (541.689.0641).

Our next parent planning meeting is Thursday, March 15th at 6:30 p.m. in the CMS library.  We hope to see you there.  We will be working on plans for end-of-the-year activities!

SPRING OPPORTUNITIES:

8th Grade Class T-shirts: Pre-Order are closed at this point, but class t-shirts (including student names) will be on sale for $12 at the Staff vs. Student Basketball game March 1st!

Annual Students vs. Staff Basketball Game: We are excited to announce the 2nd Annual Students vs. Staff Basketball Game on Thursday, March 1st! The community event was an amazing success last year and we look forward to another exciting game this year. Admission is $2 and refreshments and souvenirs will be sold. All 8th grade students are encouraged to participate as basketball players, spirit squad members, refreshments sales, and more. Students will learn more about signing up in homerooms.

Visit to WHS and Orientation Night: On Tuesday, April 3rd students will be welcomed by the staff at Willamette High School for tours and registration information. Parents and students will participate in the WHS Orientation Night on Wednesday, April 4th at 7:00 p.m. in Powers Auditorium.

College & Career Fair: On May 23rd we are teaming up with Shasta’s 8th grade to host a college and career fair for our 8th grade class. This will be an exciting opportunity for students to explore options for their futures after a quarter-long college and career-readiness unit this spring.

YEAR-END ACTIVITIES:
In order to provide these privileges for our 8th grade class, we ask that each student contribute $15. We will have three collection dates on which students should bring $5 to homeroom (Friday 2/24, Friday 3/16, Friday 4/20). Student may also choose to pay the entire $15 on or before Friday, February 24th.

• 8th Grade Dance– Friday, June 1; 7-9 PM
• Trip to Oaks Amusement Park, Portland – Monday, June 11
• Departure Ceremony – Wednesday, June 13th; 7 PM
• 8th Grade Breakfast & Yearbook Signing – Thursday, June 14th; Dismissal at 11:30

We want every student to participate fully in these events. However, students will be invited to attend based on their behavior, school attendance, and academic effort. Cascade has clearly established the expectation that students are safe, diligent, and respectful. Any student who chooses academic and/or social behaviors that counter these expectations may lose one or more of their end-of-the-year privileges. A great deal of effort is going into making these events special for our 8th grade class, and we appreciate your continued support.

Sincerely,
Dana Miller & Kris Kibbee

UPCOMING DATES:
 2/15     State Immunization Exclusion Day
              8th Grade PTO Mtg. 6:30
2/16     PTO Mtg. 6:30
2/17      Mr. Wolverine (during lunches)
              8th B-Ball Game Practice
2/20     NO SCHOOL – President’s Day
2/22     8th Grade B-Ball Game Practice
2/24     OBOB School-Level Battle 8-9 a.m.
              First 8th grade collection date ($15 total or $5/collection) – 2nd period
              BEF Trivia Night
2/27     8th Grade B-Ball Game Practice

Invitation To Meet With The Superintendent
Cascade families: there’s no need to rely on rumors when you can hear the truth from the official source.
Everything you wanted to know about Bethel schools is on the agenda for Superintendent Colt Gill’s Question and Answer session this Wednesday, February 15, at 6:00 p.m. in the Willamette High School library.

This one-hour open conversation for the entire community will include important information about the state’s new Open Enrollment law, school budgeting, Bethel’s facilities needs, and anything else on your mind related to schools.

Spanish interpretation will be available.

We Cougars love our school counselor, Mrs. Smyly. She is an invaluable member of our Cascade family, and our days and lives are nicer thanks to her. To recognize her hard work, love, and compassion during this Counselor Appreciation Week, we have presented her with letters, pictures, and thoughtful notes. Additionally, the students worked on a video for her. Take a look below.

SAVE THE DATE!

The 5th Annual Girls Rule! happens March 17th from 9:00 – 3:00 at the Lane Community College Center for Meeting and Learning.  Girls Rule is a great opportunity for girls ages 9-14 and a parent or caring adult to laugh, play and learn together.  This year’s theme is No Matter the Shape, Leave Your Mark.

The event features fun and interactive sessions, including Crafts, Self-Defense, Science and Nature, Dance and Movement and more!  Free lunch, entertainment and prizes! For more information and to register, go to www.opheliasplace.net or call 541-284-4335. Deadline for registration is March 9^th.