Dear Cascade Families,

As we head into Thanksgiving break, I want to take a moment to thank you for being such an integral part of our school community. Your support, encouragement, and partnership make a world of difference in our students' success and growth.

We are so grateful for the opportunity to work with your amazing children each day, and we hope this holiday brings you plenty of time to relax, reconnect, and recharge. Whether your break is filled with turkey, pie, or just some extra time to sleep in, we wish you a wonderful holiday season!

And because we couldn’t resist sharing a little humor with you:

What side dish do you bring to Thanksgiving if you want to make everyone smile?
Corny jokes! 🌽

Thank you for all you do to make our school a warm and welcoming place. Happy Thanksgiving!

Warmly,

Administrative Team
Cascade School District

This last week I was able to attend a conference with board members and other staff members from the Cascade School District. It is always my objective to take something, even if it is just one thing back to my job as a school administrator to help me improve as a leader. Well that was easy because this conference was incredible! My favorite presentation was about growth mindset. I have always been intrigued with mindset and the power it has over how we as individuals are able to tackle our day! I would encourage you all to consider sitting down with a great book on positive mindset this winter because it really could make a difference in your lives like it has mine.

We wish you all a happy and healthy Thanksgiving Break!

See you Monday, December 2!

Thanksgiving Break - November 25-29 - NO SCHOOL

Parents looking for new ways to reach kids with messages about food and nutrition are encouraged to explore cross-curriculum options with a book list designed to get younger learners engaged:

• Pumpkin Circle - provides students with an educational exploration of the pumpkin's lifecycle
• Sophie's Squash - this fun and playful story explores growth and the changing seasons
• Time for Cranberries - readers join Sam and his family as they harvest a classic American fruit

Learn more about food literacy at the button below:

SCHOOL CANCELLATION INFORMATION:

In the event that school is cancelled, here is the outline of how it all goes down.

1. Supt. makes the decision to cancel (usually by 5:30am unless there is other information to warrant waiting)
2. Supt. calls Transportation to inform drivers
3. Supt. starts the phone tree with Principal - phone tree to inform staff
4. Supt. communicates out to community via Website, Thrillshare, Facebook, Instagram, KTVB and community faith based leaders.

DELAY START INFORMATION:

There may be a time where a delayed start will be in order. If that this the decision made the same procedure as listed above will be followed.

• The delayed start time is 10:00am - All of the buses will still run, but at a 2 hour delay. (so, if a bus rider is usually picked up at 7:15, they will then be picked up at 9:15 in the same location).

On Friday, November 15, Kayla Boring-Bartlett unveiled a heartfelt senior project: handcrafted benches installed at Crown Point Cemetery. The project was completed with guidance from John Fouts and Anetia, her Crown Point advisor.

Motivated by a desire to give back to her community and honor her personal journey of healing, Kayla took on this initiative with profound dedication. The cemetery holds special significance for Kayla, as it is the resting place of her late mother. “Having benches in the cemetery where my mother was buried has had a big impact on me emotionally,” Kayla shared. “This project helped me realize how I still needed to heal from the grief I’ve already gone through.”

The benches provide a serene space for visitors to reflect, grieve, and find comfort. For Kayla, this project was more than just a community service effort—it was a deeply personal endeavor that allowed her to connect with others through shared experiences.

"Giving back to the community was honestly in my heart, as soon as I found out what a senior project was," Kayla explained. "In doing this project, I have left my mark not just at home but on people’s lives."

The Crown Point community applauds Kayla's commitment to service and her ability to transform a personal challenge into a gift of compassion and reflection for all.

Photo credit - Rachael Fouts

Do you know of someone that would benefit from having Christmas gifts provided this year? If so, please encourage them to fill out one of the forms (download & print, come by the school, or stop by Cascade Auto) linked below and return it to Cascade Auto by December 6.

If you are someone that would like to provide Christmas gifts, please stop by Cascade Auto to grab a few gifts ideas to shop for.

Parents looking for a new way to introduce digital topics to their students now have options available from Sesame Workshop.

Sesame Workshop is designed to help families safely explore the digital world. In this workshop, parents will join Michael Preston, Senior Vice President and Executive Director of the Joan Ganz Cooney Center along with two media literacy experts, Elizabeth Milovidov, Founder of Digital Parenting Coach and Dr. Michael Rich, Founder and Director of the Digital Wellness Lab at Boston Children’s Hospital. Parents will gain in-depth knowledge about family-friendly ways to explore, explain and expand on wellness in relationships and online.

Attendees will get the opportunity to:

• Define the topic of digital well-being with subject matter experts;
• explore the ways that the media landscape is evolving, and
• learn strategies to help families engage in online activities that promote resilience and connection.

Click here to learn more about the workshop or secure your registration at the button below:

If you have a learner that is not enrolled in these grades and would like more information on how to complete a screening, please contact our Guidance Counselor (Candice Parker) for more information.

Time management is an important life skill that some children with special needs find challenging. Helping your child break larger tasks into smaller steps, setting timers, and providing clear expectations can reduce frustration and improve productivity. Parents can also teach time estimation techniques, such as predicting how long tasks will take and adjusting plans if needed. Developing these skills early will help children manage their time effectively as they grow.

Nicole Dellabalma

Director of Special Services

nicole@cascadeschools.org

As part of the work with West Central Mountains Early Learning Collaborative, we working to gather feedback from our communities on family well-being. We need input from our families to guide the work better.

Will you complete this survey? It takes 5-10 minutes. https://tinyurl.com/Family-Wellbeing-Survey

Anyone who takes this survey can be entered for a $50 gift card. There will be a total of 50 cards awarded.

The last day to take this survey is November 30th.

Email: joni@cascadeschools.org
Website: https://www.cascadeschools.org/
Location: 209 North School Street, Cascade, ID, USA
Phone: (208)630-6057
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CascadeRamblers422
Twitter: @ourschool