🗳️ Help Shape Next Year’s PTSA!

We’re beginning the important work of building our PTSA budget and planning programs for the upcoming school year—and we want to hear from you.

 

Your feedback helps guide how we allocate funds, what events and programs we prioritize, and how we continue to support our students, staff, and families. This budget will be presented and voted on at our May Association Meeting, so now is the time to share your voice.

 

This is your school, your PTSA, your community—and your input truly matters. Help us plan for a year that reflects the needs, ideas, and priorities of our families.

 

👉 Take the survey by clicking the graphic below.

 

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Our Spirit Wear Online Store is officially open—and this is your final chance to grab Cadence Park gear before we’re completely sold out!

 

We’ve got a limited inventory of spirit wear clothing available, so if you’ve been waiting to pick up a tee or hoodie, now’s the time. Once they’re gone, they’re gone!

 

And don’t miss out on our most huggable merch yet:

🎁 The PJ Plush — a one-of-a-kind stuffed companion specially designed by our Spirit Wear VP, Itzi Cori. This adorable little Puma is perfect for snuggling, storytelling, and imaginative play. It’s the kind of keepsake your child will treasure for years to come.

 

📝 Important: When ordering, please include your student’s name and homeroom teacher so we can ensure smooth delivery.

Thank you for supporting our PTSA—and repping your Puma pride in style! 💙

 

Spirit Wear Store

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We’re throwing it back to the 80s this week as we celebrate Cadence Park’s 8th year—with a BIG, neon-colored THANK YOU to our incredible teachers and staff—and we need our students to join in the fun!

 

Our amazing TSAW team has been hard at work transforming the staff lounge and planning a week full of appreciation, treats, and fun surprises to celebrate the people who do so much for our kids every single day.

 

💿 A huge thank you to our parent and student volunteers who helped kick off the week by transforming the staff lounge on Friday. When teachers and staff arrived on campus this morning, they were welcomed into a fully decorated space filled with thoughtful touches—gifts for each staff member, and a lounge stocked with snacks and supplies for the week ahead.

 

Special thanks to the students who helped bring it all to life: Aria, Quinn, Emerson, Paxton, Genevieve, Vivie, Diane, and Selina—your energy and effort made a big impact!

 

 

🕶️ We are so grateful to our generous donors, including families like the Sato, Chakrabarti, Wu, Koc, Mu, Jung, Curry, Cheon, and many others, who help keep the lounge stocked and the good vibes going all week long.

 

🍕 And to our incredible lunch sponsors—families including Chambers, Lee, Jethwani, Kling, Lan, Simpson, Ghebremichael, Polzine, Duzdabanyan, Chow, Kashani, Reniguntala, Collins, Jin, Tripp, Areiter, O’Leary, Duncan, Jay Ave Ventures, Donato, Nair, Domala, Valdes, Bhatia, Pfeiffer, Baltzer, Hashim, Lin, Jeon, Maeng, Ha, Cheon, Bae, Lee, Hwang, Oh, Kim, and many more—thank you for providing meals that truly make our staff feel appreciated.

 

🛼 A special shoutout to the Smith and Di Fiore families for sponsoring Tasty Trolley and I Heart Boba—such a fun and memorable treat!

 

🎤 And a HUGE thank you to our TSAW Volunteer Committee for the creativity, planning, and heart you’ve poured into this week.

 

🙌 Want to Help This Week?

We still have a few volunteer spots open to help with setup and cleanup during staff lunch. It’s a great way to see behind the scenes—and our staff truly loves getting the chance to thank you in person.

CLICK HERE TO VOLUNTEER

💖 Students—Here’s How You Can Join In!

Let’s show our teachers and staff just how much we appreciate them:

• Monday | Teacher’s Greatest Hits: Send a note or drawing to your teacher
• Tuesday | Our Staff Are Totally Rad: Write a note to a favorite staff member
• Wednesday | Pumas Just Wanna Have Fun: Wacky Wednesday—wear bright 80s colors or dress like your teacher
• Thursday | Walking on Sunshine: Support your classroom with wishlist donations or a book
• Friday | Pumas to the Max: Wear spirit wear or school colors

💙 Let’s make this a week our teachers and staff will never forget. Your participation makes all the difference!

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Join us for our final General Association Meeting of the year as we wrap up an incredible school year together.

 

We’ll be sharing important updates on our final events, reviewing and voting on the proposed 2026–2027 budget, and taking a moment to celebrate all that we’ve accomplished as a community this year.

We hope you’ll join us for this meaningful (and celebratory!) final gathering.

 

🗓️ Friday, May 22

⏰ 8:30 AM

📍 Cadence Park Auditorium

☕ Coffee and light refreshments will be served

 

You are welcome to join us in person or via Zoom (link below), though we highly recommend attending in person for the full experience—it truly makes these moments special when our community comes together. Your participation also helps us meet quorum so we can conduct official business—your presence truly matters.

 

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Each year, PTSA units across the Irvine Unified Council PTA (IUCPTA) come together to recognize individuals who make an extraordinary impact on our school communities. This year, Cadence Park PTSA proudly nominated the following individuals:

• Honorary Service Award – Celso Gutierrez-Cueva
• Outstanding Teacher Award – Michael Kronenberg
• Very Special Person Award – Michelle Villanueva

🎉 Celso Gutierrez-Cueva – Honorary Service Award Recipient

We are thrilled to share that Celso Gutierrez-Cueva has been selected by IUCPTA as this year’s Honorary Service Award recipient. He will be honored at this year’s awards ceremony on May 20th.

Those of us at Cadence Park know exactly how deserving this recognition is. Celso is the person who makes things happen—often before anyone even asks. From early morning setups to late-night breakdowns, and from supporting nearly every PTSA event to helping bring new ideas like the Campout and Obstacle Course to life, his impact is felt across our entire campus. His dedication, problem-solving, and genuine care for our students and community elevate everything we do. We are so proud to see him recognized at the council level.

 

🎶 Michael Kronenberg – Outstanding Teacher Nominee

We are proud to recognize Michael Kronenberg for his Outstanding Teacher nomination. In just two years, he has transformed our music and theater programs into something truly special. He has been an incredible partner to PTSA, playing a key role in bringing events like International Night, Talent Show, and Puma Marketplace to life. His ability to connect with students and support them both on and off the stage has made a lasting impact on our community.

 

💙 Michelle Villanueva – Very Special Person Nominee

We are also honored to recognize Michelle Villanueva as our Very Special Person nominee. Michelle has served our PTSA in many roles over the years, including President, and most recently as our Financial Reviewer. Her leadership, dedication, and willingness to step in wherever needed have made a lasting impact on our community and helped shape the strong, supportive environment we all benefit from today.

 

We are incredibly proud of all three of our nominees. While only one recipient was selected at the council level, each of these individuals represents the very best of our community, and we are so grateful for all they do.

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Every year, our school community is shaped by the people who choose to show up—and this year, that’s you.

 

The teachers and staff of Cadence Park would love to invite all of our volunteers to a special Volunteer Appreciation Breakfast on Wednesday, May 27 at 8:30 AM in the Cadence Park Auditorium.

 

This morning is meant to be something truly special—a celebration of the impact each of you has made. Whether you volunteered once or showed up week after week, you are part of what makes Cadence Park such a meaningful and connected community.

 

Our teachers and staff are putting together a morning designed to help you really feel the strength of this community—and the important role you played in it. This year will include a special presentation recognizing each of our volunteer teams, a program full of fun surprises (including teacher serenades!), time to celebrate alongside the community you helped build, and a small gift of gratitude from your PTSA.

 

📩 Be on the lookout for a formal Evite from Brittany Shiva with full details.

 

We truly hope you’ll join us. Come celebrate what we’ve built together—because without our volunteers, without you, this community wouldn’t be what it is.

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The 8th Grade Dance is a special evening for our graduating Pumas to celebrate their time at Cadence Park—one more chance to come together, have fun, and make memories before heading off to high school.

 

This year’s theme, “One Last Dance,” captures exactly what the night is about: celebrating friendships, shared experiences, and all the moments that made their time here so meaningful.

 

With a DJ, food, games, and more, this is an event every 8th grader will want to be part of.

 

Our Dance Committee is hard at work bringing everything together, and we can’t wait to see our students enjoy this unforgettable night.

 

🗓️ Wednesday, June 3

⏰ 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

📍 Cadence Park Auditorium

 

🎟️ Be sure to RSVP using the link below to reserve your spot.

 

📄 Keep an eye out for the permission slip, which will be sent home through homeroom teachers.

 

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We will say goodbye to our 8th Grade Pumas at the Promotion Ceremony on Friday, June 5, the morning of the last day of school.

 

This special day begins with a beloved Cadence Park tradition—our elementary students line the walkways to cheer on the 8th graders as they make their way through campus to the ceremony in the Middle School Quad. It’s a powerful and joyful send-off for our graduating class.

 

The school will be sharing important information about ceremony tickets and logistics. While the staff prepares the formal ceremony, PTSA is planning the celebration to follow, including musicians, a photo booth, food, and 8th grade gifts. Because this moment deserves to be celebrated in a big way.

 

🎉 Families also have the opportunity to celebrate their graduates with 2026 Grad Yard Signs. Order a standard sign for $20 or a personalized sign for $25. The deadline to order yard signs is May 17th.

CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE A YARD SIGN

🙌 We are also looking for a few volunteers to help with the event. If possible, we would love support from non-8th grade parents so our 8th grade families can fully relax and enjoy this meaningful morning.

 

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What an incredible weekend for our Cadence Park Pumas! This past Saturday, our runners took over the OC Marathon events, showcasing the spirit, stamina, and dedication we’ve been building all year at the Puma Run Club.

 

Whether they were sprinting the Final Mile or tackling the 5K, our Pumas didn’t just show up—they dominated! We are so proud of the 20 runners who completed the Kids Run the OC 1-mile event and the 13 Pumas who conquered the 5K. A special roar goes out to our one exceptional Puma who showed ultimate endurance by crushing both the 5k and the Half Marathon!

 

🏅 Celebrating Dedication & Healthy Habits

Beyond the finish line medals, we are celebrating the months of hard work it took to get there. These athletes have been honing their bodies and minds through weekly Run Club sessions and independent training. They aren’t just learning how to run; they are learning how to build lifelong healthy habits and the discipline required to reach a goal.

 

🌟 Special Leader Shout-Outs

Our staff led by example, proving that Puma pride runs deep!

• Ms. Mori: Our amazing teacher-coach crushed both the 1-mile and the 5K!

• Mrs. Harvey: Our Vice Principal went the extra mile (literally!) by running the 1-mile event twice to support both age groups.

• Mr. Grasso: Thank you for coming out early to cheer on and inspire our 5K runners before their big race!

• Our Parents: A massive thank you to the parents and families—your support, transportation, and cheering are what make these opportunities possible.

⚡ Record-Breaking Performances

While every Puma crushed their personal goals, we have to give a massive shout-out to some truly breathtaking performances that set the pavement on fire!

 

Shay Patel in 2nd grade was a total blur, cruising through the 1-mile course in a lightning-fast 8 minutes and 5 seconds. Not to be outdone, fellow 2nd grader Aneesh Bhat absolutely dominated the 5K, finishing in a staggering 28 minutes and 24 seconds—maintaining a blistering pace of just 9 minutes and 8 seconds per mile!

 

Finally, a huge round of applause for our incredible 6th grader, Edward Wei, who showed elite endurance by annihilating the Half Marathon (all 13.1 miles!) in under 2 hours and 27 minutes after breezing through the 5k the day before with his fellow Pumas!

 

These Pumas are proof that hard work and training really pay off!

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Our Puma Marketplace on Friday, April 10 was an incredible success, with an amazing turnout from across our entire community.

 

The Middle School Quad was filled with energy as our student entrepreneurs showcased their creativity—selling everything from homemade treats to handcrafted goods. It was inspiring to see students step into their roles as creators, problem-solvers, and business owners.

 

The evening was brought to life with performances from our talented middle school music students, and we even closed out the night with a special appearance from a Dad Band, making it a true community celebration.

 

More than anything, Puma Marketplace continues to be a uniquely special experience—giving our students the opportunity to build confidence and share their ideas, while bringing our community together in such a meaningful way.

 

A huge thank you to our incredible event chair, Xiaoxiao Gu, for her leadership in bringing this event to life, and to everyone who came out to support our students.

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On April 18–19, nearly 40 families gathered on the field for a memorable night of camping under the stars at Camp Cadence.

 

The evening was filled with fun and connection—from a high-energy dance party led by DJ Anthony to a hands-on activity with the Steminists, where our Pumas designed their own lava lamps. Families enjoyed a movie under the stars, and the night ended with laughter, music, and time spent together as a community.

 

In the morning, campers were treated to a delicious pancake breakfast prepared by the Irvine Kiwanis Club—a perfect way to wrap up a special weekend.

 

A huge thank you to our event chairs, Grand Chan and Brendan Collins, for bringing this experience to life, with special support from Celso Gutierrez-Cueva.

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At Cadence Park, we believe every student should be able to participate—no matter what. That’s why the PTSA offers scholarships for any of our programs that have a cost, including tournament fees and even yearbook.

 

All of our programs are free to join, but if fees ever get in the way, we’re here to help. Just fill out our quick, confidential Scholarship Form and we’ll take care of the rest.

 

👉 https://www.cadenceparkptsa.org/scholarship

 

Because every Puma deserves to be part of the fun. 💫

 

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 YEAR IN REVIEW 2024-2025 

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