Cougar Paw Newsletter

Welcome October! We want to thank you all for attending the Open House last month. It was great to see everyone on campus and the students sharing their work. We thank you for your ongoing partnership for your student’s daily attendance and support in their learning. As we continue through the school year we are looking forward to the ongoing communication and partnership to support your student's learning.

We will practice emergency drills throughout the school year. In order for students to feel prepared we will make announcements before the 1st time of each drill so students know what to expect. We believe preparedness is the key to any emergency.

What is an Evacuation drill? An evacuation drill is a practiced evacuation of an area to help protect students and staff until there is an all clear. Evacuations can be used if there is a fire or some type of emergency. This can include evacuating the school building or evacuating from outside back into the school building. Evacuation drills are an essential part of assuring student and staff safety during an emergency. Preparedness is the key to any emergency.

What is a Shelter in Place drill? A shelter in place is a short-term safety procedure that will help protect students and staff by taking shelter inside the school until there is an all clear or told to evacuate. Shelter in place is used during a variety of emergency events, including possible exposure to severe weather or hazardous airborne materials, when it is determined that conditions on the outside of the building, or in designated parts of the building, are unsafe. Preparedness is the key to any emergency.

What is an Earthquake Drill? An earthquake drill is where we practice the “drop, cover, and hold”. On October 20th at 10:20am we will participate in The Great Washington ShakeOut Annual Statewide Earthquake Drill. We will use the intercom to announce the beginning and ending of the drill.

This school year students will take the iReady diagnostic three times. i‑Ready is a comprehensive assessment and instruction program with resources to support all students in their learning goals that gives immediate feedback on where students are in their learning. i-Ready has dashboards that have reports with actionable data that gives teachers an understanding of where their students are to support with small groups, reteaching, and whole class instruction. Some of the areas in i-Ready Reading include Phonological Awareness, Phonics, High-Frequency Words, Vocabulary, Comprehension Litersion, Comprehension Informational Text. Some of the areas in iReady Math include Number and Operations, Algebra and Algebraic Thinking, Measurement and Data, and Geometry. Students in grades 1st-5th have recently finished the first diagnostic of iReady. Kindergarten students will begin taking the 1st diagnostic of iReady this month. We applaud and congratulate all of the students for completing their iReady. We thank the Cascade Cougar staff for proctoring the iReady Diagnostic. The next steps are to look at setting student academic goals for this school year. This includes students strengths, where they may need improvement, and planning on how they will achieve their goal. Please know that goal setting is not just a one time conversation with the student and teacher, but it includes you too. Goals will be revisited throughout the school year to support your student being successful. We are truly a team. 1st-5th grade parents will receive an individualized iReady Overall performance report for your student showing their scale score for math and reading. This report will support the student academic growth goals that they are working on in the classroom.

In Partnership,

Dr. Tenesha Fremstad

Cascade View Principal

Celebrating CV Principal Dr. Tenesha Fremstad and Assistant Principal Mrs. Cindy Golston

Dr. Fremstad is instrumental in making sure our school is safe and that our students have access to all the tools and opportunities for success. Dr. Fremstad is a champion for our students and we are so lucky to have her leading our school. When you see Dr. Fremstad, please be sure to thank her for everything she does.

Mrs. Golston is our Assistant Principal, but not just at Cascade View but at all three elementary schools. She works hard to make sure we are safe and that Cascade View is truly the home of joyful teaching and learning. Thank you Mrs. Golston for all you do for us and for our learning community.

A HUGE shout out to our fantastic custodial team: Mr. Kistol, head custodian; Mr. Dimitrov, afternoon custodian and Ms. Besirevic, custodian. They do an amazing job keeping our school clean for everyone. They love our school and take pride in everything they do. Thank you for working so hard to make Cascade View a wonderful place to learn and have fun.

A big thank you to Ms. Gloria, Ms. Kaur and Ms. May for making sure that we all have nutritious breakfast and lunch every day. They help our students when they forget their lunch numbers and remind us to pick a healthy fruit or vegetable to go with our lunch. They are here way before anyone else in the morning to make sure everything is ready to go when students arrive at school. Thank you for all you do for CV!

The Tukwila School District is recruiting Parent/Guardian volunteers from Cascade View Elementary to represent and be a voice for students and families, Grade K-5. Meetings are monthly and you must be able to serve a one year term.

Purpose:

The intent of the Parent Advisory Committee (PAC) is to promote transparent and open communicative partnerships between families, students, district and schools in order to support student learning success and positive child/youth development in school, at home and in the community.

Goals:

The Tukwila School District recognizes that Parents are the first and lifelong teachers of our students and as such are valuable partners. We recognize that family and community engagement in education is essential to student success and is an important strategy to close achievement gaps. In creating a Parent Advisory Committee, the District wishes to promote respectful partnerships between educators, administrators and families in order to support students academically.

The main duties of the Parent Advisory Council will be:

• Advise on a variety of school district policies and practices (school climate, Title 1, attendance, dual-language, extracurricular activities, parent-student-school compacts, etc.)
• Recommend culturally responsive practices to promote and encourage open communication between Parents, schools and the district.
  
• Identify the concerns of Parents, Students and Community Members and assist in developing solutions in a positive and a safe environment, as well as ensuring confidentiality of committee discussions.
  
• Represent their school families and students in their input and feedback by actively participating in the process through listening and sharing information.
  

We look forward to hearing from you!

Please contact the Parent Advisory Committee Lead, Ava Anderson

at avalupher@gmail.com if interested in becoming part of the PAC or with any inquiries

Go Cougars!

If you are interested in volunteering at Cascade View, please go to our website https://www.tukwilaschools.org/get-involved/volunteer or click the button below to get started with the volunteer application process. Becoming an approved volunteer allows you to chaperone field trips, in your child's classroom and at various activities throughout the year. The Tukwila School District has an all online volunteer clearance process. Paper applications are no longer accepted and it can take up to 3 weeks for process applications.

We're excited that students are receiving free meals during the 2022-2023 school year. In order for Tukwila Schools to gather the same information we previously had gathered from the Free & Reduced Lunch Forms, please fill out the Family Income Survey by October 13, 2022. The survey can be found at https://www.tukwilaschools.org/services/food-services or at your student's school. Please return the completed survey to the main office at your student's school.

Questions? Call 206-901-8000 or email foodservices@tukwila.wednet.edu.

Schools receive certain federal and state funding (Learning Assistance Program, teacher incentives, etc.) based on the economy of our community. This Family Income Survey provides your child’s school a way to collect household income information. This information makes sure your child’s school receives the full amount of federal and state funding and receives services they are entitled to. It is important that you complete this survey. Please complete and return the form to your child(ren) school by October 13, 2022. Forms in Arabic, Burmese, Dari, English, Nepali, Pashto, Somali, Spanish and Vietnamese can be found below and also on the Tukwila School District website by clicking on the button below.

Hello Cougar Parents and Guardians,

The Tukwila School District is hosting a vaccine clinic on October 13, 2022 from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm:

Location: Tukwila Elementary School

5939 S. 149th St.

Tukwila, WA. 98168

Vaccines being offered:

• COVID-19
• Flu
• Required childhood vaccines

You can register for an appointment using the QR Code or by clicking the link below:

https://form.jotform.com/222486485288975

Remember the Cougar Way ~ Be Safe and Be Kind!

and

GO CV COUGARS!!

• Oct. 10: No school - Teacher In-Service Day
• Oct. 11: School Picture Day
• Oct. 11: Board of Directors Meeting - 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm (in person or virtual)
• In-Person Location: Admin. Bldg. - Admin. Board Room - 4640 S. 144th Street, Tukwila
• To join virtually: https://tukwila-wednet-edu.zoom.us/j/83806983952
• Oct. 12: Smart Wednesday Early Release at 12:40 pm
• Oct. 12: Dual Language Information Session from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm at Cascade View
• Oct. 13: Vaccine Clinic from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm at Tukwila Elementary School
• Oct. 19: PTO Meeting at 3:15 pm
• Oct. 25: Board of Directors Meeting - 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm (in person or virtual)
• In-Person Location: Admin. Bldg. - Admin. Board Room - 4640 S. 144th Street, Tukwila
• Oct. 26: Smart Wednesday Early Release at 12:40 pm

• Nov. 2: Early Release at 12:40 pm- Parent Teacher Conferences
• Nov. 3: Early Release at 12:40 pm- Parent Teacher Conferences
• Nov. 4: Early Release at 12:40 pm- Parent Teacher Conferences
• Nov. 8: Board of Directors Meeting - 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm (in person or virtual)
• Nov. 22: Board of Directors Meeting - 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm (in person or virtual)
• Nov. 23: Early Release at 12:40 pm for Thanksgiving Break
• Nov. 24: No School - Thanksgiving Break
• Nov. 25: No School - Thanksgiving Break

Menus are still being updated. Please check our website https://cascadeview.tukwilaschools.org/ for all menu updates. We will work to make sure menus are updated as soon as possible.

*All menus subject to change

*All menus subject to change.

We are so excited to tell you that the Cascade View website has gone through a transformation and is even easier to use. You will be able to find important dates, updates, announcements, menus, events and news for our Cougar learning community. The website can be easily translated as well. We invite you to check it out.

And don't worry about missing a newsletter, you can find them all under the ABOUT tab on our website.

We in the Tukwila School District acknowledge that the land where we teach, collaborate, learn and play is the traditional land of the first people of Seattle, the Duwamish and Muckleshoot people past and present and honor with gratitude the land itself and the Duwamish and Muckleshoot Tribes. As a public school district we have a responsibility for the stewardship of this land and we recognize the Duwamish and Muckleshoot people who have been living and working here since time immemorial.

Visit the Duwamish tribe website to find out ways you can stand with the Duwamish.

In a shelter or transitional housing

In a motel or campground / inadequate housing (lack of water, electricity, heat or overcrowded)

In a car, park, abandoned building, or bus or train station

Doubled up with other people due to loss of housing or economic hardship or moving from place to place (couch surfing) / youth living with adult that is not a parent or legal guardian

Your school-age children may qualify for certain rights and protections under the federal McKinney-Vento Act.

YOUR ELIGIBLE CHILDREN HAVE THE RIGHT TO:

• Receive a free, appropriate public education.

• Enroll in school immediately, even if lacking documents normally required for enrollment.

• Enroll in school and attend classes while the school gathers needed documents.
  

• Enroll in the local school; or continue attending their school of origin (the school they attended when permanently housed or the school in which they were last enrolled), if that is your preference.

• If the school district believes that the school you select is not in the best interest of your children, then the district must provide you with a written explanation of its position and inform you of your right to appeal its decision.

• Receive transportation to and from the school of origin, if you request this.

• Receive educational services comparable to those provided to other students, according to your children's needs.

If you believe your children may be eligible, contact the local liaison to find out what services and supports may be available. There also may supports available for your preschool-age children.

For help or questions, please contact:

Julie Herdt

Quality Engagement Specialist for Elementary Students and Families

Tukwila School District

206-901-7625

If you need further assistance with your children's educational needs, contact the National Center for Homeless Education:

1-800-308-2145 • homeless@serve.org • http://nche.ed.gov

Every year The Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) puts out a report card on every district and school in the state. To view the report card for the district, please click on the link below.

https://washingtonstatereportcard.ospi.k12.wa.us/ReportCard/ViewSchoolOrDistrict/100243

To view the report card for Cascade View, please click on the link below.

https://washingtonstatereportcard.ospi.k12.wa.us/ReportCard/ViewSchoolOrDistrict/101399

Detailed instructions can be found here:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1H6drA1OqHTgHeKsFrmIlq8jVaEZDFvYw/view?usp=sharing

Cascade View Elementary School receives federal money to fund a School-wide Title 1 program. Title 1 programs are intended to help ensure that all children have the opportunity to obtain a high-quality education and reach proficiency on challenging state academic standards and assessments. The program focuses on promoting reform in high-poverty schools (those with 40% or more students from low-income families) and ensures student access to scientifically-based instructional strategies and challenging academic content. Cascade View uses most of Title 1 funds to pay for important staff members, including highly qualified Instructional Assistants and our Literacy and Math Interventionists. Funds are also reserved for professional development for teachers that is designed to raise the achievement of low-achieving students by improving instruction throughout the entire school. If you have any questions about our Title 1 programs, please feel free to speak with Ms. Fremstad at 206-901-7700.

The Tukwila School District complies with all federal rules and regulations and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, gender, color, national origin, or disability. This holds true for all district students, employees, and district employment and opportunities. Inquiries regarding compliance and/or grievance procedures may be directed to the school district’s title IX/RCW 28A.640 officer and/or Section 504/ADA coordinator located at 4640 S 144 Street, WA 98168: Aaron Draganov, Title IX/RCW28A.640 Officer (206.901.8005) and Jennifer Jones, Section 504/ADA Coordinator (206.901.8035) Cascade View Elementary is a Schoolwide Title I School

Title 1 Complaints Process

Here is an overview of the citizen complaint process described fully in Chapter 392-168 WAC, Special Service Programs—Citizen Complaint Procedure for Certain Categorical Federal Programs.

• Find this WAC online: http://apps.leg.wa.gov/wac/default.aspx?cite=392-168.

A citizen complaint is a written statement that alleges a violation of a federal rule, law or regulation or state regulation that applies to a federal program.

• Anyone can file a citizen complaint.
• There is no special form.
• There is no need to know the law that governs a federal program to file a complaint.

Follow steps 1 through 5 to complete the citizen complaint process.

STEP 1 Use Your Local Process First

If you have followed the citizen complaint process of your school district, ESD or school service provider (subgrantee) and are unable to reach a satisfactory solution, use this citizen complaint process through OSPI.

STEP 2 File a Citizen Complaint Through OSPI

A citizen complaint must be in writing, signed by the person filing the complaint, and include:

• Contact Information of the Person Filing the Complaint. Your name, address, telephone number and email, if you have one.
• Optional: If someone is helping you to file this citizen complaint, include 1) their contact information, and 2) your relationship to them — for example, family member, a relative, friend or advocate.

• Information About the School District, ESD or School Service Provider You Believe Committed This Violation. Name and address of the school district, ESD or school service provider (subgrantee) you think violated a federal rule, law or regulation or a state regulation that applies to a federal program.

• The Facts — What, Who & When. Include a description of the facts and dates, in general, of when you think the alleged violation happened.

1. What specific requirement has been violated?
2. When did this violation occur?
3. Who you believe is responsible: names of all the people, and the program or organization involved.

• Optional: Did you file a written citizen complaint first with the school district, ESD or school service provider? Although not required by Chapter 392-168 WAC, it is helpful if we can review a copy of your citizen complaint and the results, if any.

• The Resolution You Expect. A proposed solution, if you think you know or have ideas about how the issue can be resolved.

STEP 3 Mail or Fax Your Written Citizen Complaint to OSPI

Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

Attn: Citizen Complaint-Title I, Part A

P.O. Box 47200

Olympia, WA 98504

Fax: (360) 586-3305

STEP 4 OSPI Staff Process Your Complaint

Once federal program staff at OSPI receive your written complaint, here is what follows:

1. OSPI sends a copy of your complaint to the school district, ESD or school service provider (subgrantee).
2. The school district, ESD or school service provider begins a formal investigation led by a designated employee.
3. The designated employee provides the written response of the investigation to OSPI — within 20 calendar days.
4. OSPI staff will send you a copy of the results of the investigation conducted by the

school district, ESD or school provider (subgrantee).

Their response must clearly state one of two results:

• Denial of the allegations in your complaint and the reason for denial.
• Proposal of reasonable actions that will correct the violation.

If you need to provide more information about the allegations in the complaint, send that information to OSPI within 5 calendar days of the date of the response from the school district, ESD or school service provider (subgrantee).

STEP 5 Final Decision by OSPI

OSPI will send you the final decision in writing within 60 calendar days of the date federal program staff at OSPI received your written complaint — unless exceptional circumstances demand that this investigation take more time.

Here are the steps OSPI staff will follow to reach a final decision:

1. Review all the information gathered related to your complaint. The review could include the results of an independent, on-site investigation.
2. Decide independently whether or not the district, ESD or school service provider (subgrantee) violated a federal rule, law or regulation or a state regulation that applies to a federal program.
3. Provide you with the final decision: Findings of fact, conclusions, and reasonable measures necessary to correct any violation.
4. The district, ESD or school service provider (subgrantee) must take the corrective actions OSPI prescribes within 30 calendar days of the final decision.
5. A citizen complaint is considered resolved when OSPI has issued a final written decision and corrective measures, if necessary, are complete.

Extend or Waive Timelines

If you as the complainant, and the school district, ESD or school service provider (subgrantee) named in your citizen complaint agree to extend the timelines, this agreement must be in writing and sent to OSPI within 10 calendar days of the date the school district, ESD or school service provider (subgrantee) received notification from OSPI.

Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

Attn: Citizen Complaint—Title I, Part A

P.O. Box 47200

Olympia, WA 98504

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