Join us for one last cozy night of storytelling before the school year flies by! Our final Pumajama Storytime is happening on Wednesday, February 4th from 6:00–6:30 PM in the auditorium—and this one is extra special.

 

We’re thrilled to welcome award-winning children’s author C.M. Harris, whose beautifully inclusive stories have touched hearts and opened minds across the country. Students will get to meet the author, hear her read aloud, and explore the power of stories that reflect the diversity of our world.

 

Pre-order a book and receive a signed copy at the event! C.M. Harris is offering discounted pricing just for Cadence Park families. All pre-ordered books will be signed and delivered at Storytime. It’s a perfect way to add something meaningful to your home library.

 

Important Pre-Order Instructions:

When you visit the order site, you’ll see a “Welcome to the School Book Order Page” box at the top—please do not click on any of the links in that box. Instead, scroll down to view and select the books available for purchase.

 

✨ Come in your coziest PJs, bring a blanket and your favorite stuffy, and settle in for a magical evening of stories, connection, and community. We’ll see you there!

 

💙 Volunteer Call:

Want to help bring the magic to life? We’re looking for volunteers to help with set-up, cookie distribution, and clean-up. It’s a fun, easy way to get involved and help make the night special for our littlest Pumas.

 

Pre-order Your Signed Book Here

 

Pumajama Volunteer Sign-up

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We’ve seen the magic our Pumas bring to the stage—and now, we want to see YOU! If you’ve been thinking about auditioning but missed the original deadline, you’re in luck: we’ve extended the Talent Show audition deadline by one week.

 

That means you now have until Monday, February 9 to submit your video audition. But don’t wait—get your audition in ASAP so you don’t miss your chance to shine!

 

Whether you sing, dance, act, do magic, tell jokes, or showcase a unique skill, we want to celebrate the wide range of talent in our Cadence Park community. Acts can be solo or in groups, and all grade levels are encouraged to participate.

 

Important Dates

🎭 Mandatory Rehearsal – Wednesday, February 25 from 5:00–8:00 PM

⭐ Talent Show Performance – Friday, February 27 from 5:30–8:00 PM

 

💫 Volunteer Call:

A show this big takes a village! We’re looking for volunteers to help us with everything from check-in and backstage flow to decorations and tech support. It’s a fun way to be part of a memorable evening for our students.

We can’t wait to see what our incredible Pumas bring to the stage! 💙🎶

 

Audition Sign-Up

 

Talent Show Volunteer Sign-Up

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Our Cadence Park PTSA Nominating Committee is actively building the slate for next year’s Executive Board—and we want to hear from YOU!

 

If you’ve ever wondered what it takes to serve on the board…

 

If you have a skill set you’d love to lend to a great cause…

 

If you care deeply about supporting our Pumas in a truly meaningful way…

 

This is your chance to explore the possibilities.

 

Reaching out doesn’t mean you’re committing to anything—just that you’re open to learning more. The Nominating Committee would love to speak with you about what positions are available, what each role entails, and how you might be a great fit for our dynamic and collaborative team.

 

🗓️ The committee will finalize its recommended slate of board members by February 18th.

 

📣 The slate will be shared with the community one month before our Association vote on Friday, March 20th at 8:30 AM in the auditorium.

 

📩 Click the button below to express interest or ask questions. We’d love to get to know you and see how you might shine in next year’s PTSA!

 

Contact the Nominating Committe

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Each year, Cadence Park School and IUSD gather input from families through their Annual Survey. This feedback plays a vital role in shaping next year’s budgets, programs, and priorities—both at the school and district levels.   Right now, IUSD is also developing its next LCAP (Local Control Accountability Plan), which guides how the district allocates funding to meet academic, social-emotional, and community goals. Parent feedback is a key part of this process, and they rely heavily on insights gathered from both the Annual Survey and the Thought Exchange Forum.   📝 The Annual Survey takes less than 10 minutes to complete.   💬 The Thought Exchange Forum allows you to share anonymous comments and rate the comments of others. Every comment is read and considered—your voice truly matters.   📌 Helpful Tip: Keep each comment in the Thought Exchange to a single idea. This helps IUSD sort and categorize feedback accurately behind the scenes.   If you’ve ever wanted to shape how our schools operate or where resources go, this is your moment to speak up.   📊 Want to understand more about how IUSD’s LCAP process works?   Check out this helpful overview: LCAP Presentation   Let’s make sure our school and district reflect the values and needs of our families—one voice at a time. 💙   Click Here for the Annual Survey   Thought Exchange Forum

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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On Wednesday, January 28th, we hosted the first session of our Kindness on Campus Parent Engagement Series: Mental Health on Campus.

 

Led by our incredible school counselors, Ms. Shiva and Ms. Symes, alongside Principal Grasso, the evening offered a thoughtful look into how Cadence Park supports student mental health. They shared key data, highlighted common challenges our students are navigating, and outlined the wide range of resources available to both students and families.

 

Parents gained practical insights into how to connect with the counseling team, what to expect from on-campus supports, and how to partner with staff to nurture their child’s well-being. A meaningful Q&A wrapped up the evening, giving families the opportunity to ask heartfelt questions in a supportive space.

 

Couldn’t make it in person? We’ve got you covered.

You can access the recording, slides, and additional resources from the event on our PTSA Parent Engagement webpage.

 

Special thanks to our Pumas Care Chairs, Anita Bhat and Angelina Schneider, for organizing this powerful evening. 💙

 

📌 Don’t miss Part 2 of the series, focused on empathy and behavior support—details below!

 

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Join us for the second session in our Kindness on Campus Parent Engagement Series, where we’ll dive into some of the key behavioral trends we’re seeing at Cadence Park—and how we can work together to build a culture of empathy, accountability, and connection.

Principal Grasso and Assistant Principal Harvey will lead an engaging conversation covering:

• Current behavior trends observed on campus
• How staff respond to and support students through behavioral challenges
• Strategies the school uses to promote positive conduct
• How families can support their children in navigating peer dynamics with empathy and resilience

This is a valuable opportunity for parents to hear directly from school leadership and participate in a collaborative, open forum discussion about how we can work together to reinforce desired behavior—at school and at home.

 

🗓 Thursday, February 26

🕠 5:30–6:30 PM

📍 Cadence Park Auditorium

 

Let’s keep growing a community where kindness is the norm and empathy is the foundation. We hope to see you there!

 

RSVP for Session 2

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After weeks of focused preparation, 12 students proudly represented Cadence Park School’s inaugural MathCounts team at the regional qualifying competition on Saturday, January 31—and they made quite the entrance!

 

Our team earned an impressive 7th place out of 68 teams representing 30 different schools. Special recognition goes to Sebastian (Sebby) Sachelarie-Sandhu, who represented Cadence Park in the exciting Countdown Round, a lightning-fast, head-to-head challenge featuring the top individual scorers. Sebby placed 7th overall out of more than 200 students. Incredible work, Sebby!

 

At the event, our students competed in four rigorous rounds:

 

Sprint Round – Speed and accuracy were key as students tackled 30 problems in 40 minutes without a calculator.

Target Round – Emphasizing problem-solving and reasoning, this round allowed calculators and featured four pairs of problems with six minutes per pair.

Team Round – Collaboration took center stage as teams of four worked together to solve 10 problems in just 20 minutes.

Countdown Round – A fast-paced, buzzer-style round where top individual scorers competed head-to-head, answering questions in 45 seconds or less without calculators.

 

👏 A huge thank you to our MathCounts Chair Lucy Lu and our coaches Max Sachelarie, Ryan Lu, and Akilesh Kuppili for their leadership and commitment to our students.

 

We’re so proud of this team’s hard work, strong showing, and trailblazing spirit in their very first year. Way to go, Pumas!

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Our Cadence Park Pumas showed up in a big way at Winter Bowl, and we couldn’t be prouder of our athletes, coaches, and families. Across every division, our students played with heart, grit, teamwork, and true Puma pride—representing our school beautifully on and off the field.

We’re especially excited to celebrate:

 

🎉 Two teams advanced to the semi-finals

• 4th Grade Boys
• 6th Grade Boys

🏆 Two teams battled all the way to become CHAMPIONS in their divisions

• 3rd/4th Grade Girls
• 7th Grade Boys

But no matter the outcome, every team demonstrated sportsmanship, resilience, and a commitment to doing their best. These experiences—working together, supporting teammates, and learning through competition—are what youth sports are all about.

 

A huge thank you to our Athletics Director, Darius Burton, for leading our program, and to our incredible volunteer coaches who made this season possible: Jon & Cassie Holzhauer, Mike & Lisa Duncan, Shannon Petluck, Shaily Gupta, Jason Tedesco, Isaiah Olsen, Timothy Choi, Amari Beverly, Ian Castillo, Darius Burton, Sophie Jordan, Lea Gutierrez, Nina Brooke, Seanethon Martinez, Geno Villanueva, and Kevin Crum.

 

And of course, thank you to our players and families for your dedication, energy, and unwavering support. Winter Bowl was an amazing chapter in our athletics season! 💙🐾

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What a night! Cadence Park’s International Night brought our campus to life with color, flavor, rhythm, and joy as families gathered to celebrate the incredible diversity of our school community.

 

With 9 interactive country booths, 3 delicious food trucks, and an array of vibrant cultural performances, the evening offered something for everyone—from hands-on crafts and international games to amazing food and joyful entertainment.

 

Guests experienced everything from cheerleading and K-Pop dance to traditional South Asian performances, choral singing, and a show-stopping finale by the Youth Lion Dance Team from OAC (Online Arts Charity).

 

🌟 A heartfelt thank you to our incredible performers: MCs Kiran Chan & Gia Hipolito, Unity Cheer, Nilia Ranjbar, Irvine Patakas, Portola HS K-Pop & C-Pop Club, Pranamya Aditham, Portola HS group Kaban, OSCA’s South Asian Student Association Dancers, Cadence Park MS Choir, and the Youth Lion Dance Team from OAC.

 

🙏 Deep gratitude to our International Night Chairs, Jubina Bhaijee and Farnoosh Arabian, along with support from Amy Chan, Onechang Lee, Celso Gutierrez-Cueva and the facilities team, Principal Grasso, Anthony Carroll, and Michael Kronenberg—your coordination and care made the night shine.

 

🎪 Special thanks to our Country Booth hosts, who brought culture to life with food, games, crafts, and heart:

• China – Matty Yang & Haiyun “Susie” Yu
• Philippines – Cole Philips & Nina Pedro (Rainbow Rising)
• Philippines – Karen Villanueva
• USA – Eyris Polzine
• Peru – Fergie Sato & Family
• India – Yuvraj Karnik & Family
• Brazil – Vanessa Destro & Renata Donato
• Korea – William Kim (PHS – Korean American Student Association)
• Vietnam – Dianna Tran Kim & Family, Duc Nguyen

And of course, thank you to all of our volunteers who made the event possible. You turned an ordinary Friday into something truly extraordinary. 💙🌏🎉

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Thank you to all the students who signed up to participate in this year’s Hoops Classic tournament! Coaches will be reaching out this week with information about team formation and tryouts, so be sure to check your inboxes.

 

📣 Missed the sign-up deadline (Friday, 1/30)?

If you’re still hoping to play, it may not be too late—reach out to our Athletics Director, Darius Burton, at athletics@cadenceparkptsa.org to see if there’s room on a team.

 

🚨 Coaches Needed!

We currently do not have coaches for our 3rd/4th grade girls team or our 6th grade boys team. If you’re willing and available to coach, please reach out to Darius as soon as possible. Our pumas can’t compete without someone to lead the way!

 

✅ Important Reminders:

Teams will be finalized this week.

 

All players must be officially registered by Friday, 2/6 to participate in the tournament.

 

Watch for communications from your coaches about tryouts, practices, and next steps.

 

We’re looking forward to another exciting tournament—go Pumas! 💙🐾

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Our Lunch & LEAP program is back in full swing, transforming ordinary Wednesdays into extraordinary midweek moments. From colorful chalk murals to field games, crafts, and brain teasers, Lunch & LEAP brings creativity, connection, and joy to the playground—and we’re still looking for volunteers to help make the magic happen!

 

Whether you can join us once or come back for more, your presence makes a big difference. It’s an easy, impactful way to brighten students’ days and build lasting memories—plus, it’s seriously fun.

 

🗓️ Remaining Spring Dates:

February 7 & 21

March 4 & 18

April 8 & 22

 

💙 We need YOU to help finish out the year strong!

 

Let’s make these last sessions unforgettable—for the kids and for you!

 

Lunch & LEAP Sign-Up

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Cadence Park PTSA invites students and their trusted adults to a special evening all about growing up—with honest, age-appropriate conversations about puberty, adolescence, and the changes that come with it.

 

This thoughtful event starts together in the auditorium before breaking into two sessions—one focused on female bodies and one on male bodies. It’s designed to ease anxieties, spark connection, and support healthy conversations at home.

 

👩‍👧 Female Adolescence Session: Recommended for Grades 4–6

👨‍👦 Male Adolescence Session: Recommended for Grades 5–7

 

(That said, families are welcome to attend if they feel their child would benefit—regardless of grade.)

 

✨ What to Expect:

• A warm, inclusive environment led by Cadence Park teachers Liz Purpura and Reed Buck
• Real talk about puberty, physical/emotional changes, and body confidence
• A light dinner before the event
• Take-home goodie bags with personal hygiene items

This event is meant to be shared—students should bring a trusted adult of any gender to join the conversation.

 

🗓️ Date: Wednesday, March 18, 2026

📍 Location: Cadence Park Auditorium

🕕 Time: 6pm - 8pm

 

Let’s support our Pumas with knowledge, confidence, and care as they grow into who they’re becoming. 💙

 

Cub to Puma RSVP

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Yearbooks are now on sale—and it’s never too early to secure yours! Cadence Park yearbooks are sold directly through TreeRing, our trusted partner for beautiful, personalized keepsakes.

 

 How to Order:

1. Go to TreeRing.com
2. Create an account using our school code: 1016022653824974
3. Add your student(s)
4. You’ll use the same login each year—no need to re-create your account annually!

 Bonus: Custom Pages Included!

Each yearbook comes with two free custom pages per child—a chance to make the book uniquely theirs. Want more space? You can purchase additional custom pages during checkout.

 

Order Your Yearbook Today!

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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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We want your feedback to better help our board prepare for 2025-2026 year. Please click on THE graphic below and submit your feedback and ideas. 

 

 

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