Upcoming Events
- Friday, March 27
- Monday, March 30
- Tuesday, March 31
- Wednesday, April 1
- Thursday, April 2
- Friday, March 27
- Monday, March 30
- Tuesday, March 31
- Wednesday, April 1
- Thursday, April 2
🗳️ 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! 💙
Cadence Park Middle School is preparing for an exciting Career Day on April 15, and they are looking for parent and community volunteers to help make it a meaningful experience for our students.
All 6th–8th grade students will participate in this special event designed to help them begin exploring future career paths. The school is seeking speakers from a wide variety of industries and professions who are willing to share their career journey, experiences, and insights.
This is a wonderful opportunity to inspire our students, broaden their perspectives, and show them the many possibilities that lie ahead.
🌟 Interested in speaking?
Click the Interest Form link below to learn more and sign up. The school is hoping to feature a diverse range of careers and would love representation from many different fields.
Questions? Please reach out directly to:
Brittany Shiva – brittanyshiva@iusd.org
Christina Hanna – christinahanna@iusd.org
We’re grateful to our school team for creating opportunities like this—and we hope many of our families will consider sharing their expertise with our students!
On Thursday, February 26th, we hosted the second session of our Kindness on Campus Parent Engagement Series: Nourishing Empathy and Reinforcing Desired Behavior.
Led by Principal Grasso and Vice Principal Harvey, the evening offered an insightful look into how Cadence Park administration and parents can partner together in fostering good behaviors on and off campus. Mr. Grasso and Ms. Harvey presented us with school data on current behavior trends, highlighted the strategies schools use to promote positive conduct, and outlined how parents can support their children in positive peer dynamics.
Parents gained practical insights into how to build resilience in their kids and how to partner with each other to nurture their child’s well-being. We ended the evening with an open discussion amongst parents on tools to reinforce good behaviors at home.
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.
Puma Run Club is a fun, encouraging way for students to stay active, build healthy habits, and start their Friday mornings with friends, movement, and positive energy. Whether your child is an experienced runner or just getting started, Run Club is all about confidence, community, and feeling strong together.
Our spring season is in full stride and leads up to the exciting Kids Run the OC race on May 2! Students can choose to participate in either the Final Mile or the 5K — both fantastic goals to train for and celebrate as a team.
⚠️ Registration prices increase today (3/2) — be sure to sign up now if your child plans to run so they can race alongside their fellow Pumas!
We’d love to see even more Pumas out there running, cheering, and growing healthier together! 🐾💙
Our Spring Obstacle Course is almost here, and it’s one of the most exciting days of the entire school year! On Friday, March 27th, our campus will be bursting with energy as every student and staff member suits up in their event shirts, filling the blacktop with Puma pride.
This year’s theme is LEAP, and we expect to see all our pumas using all of their LEAP skills as they tackle the course:
Lead with integrity
Embrace challenges
Act responsibly
Positively impact others
The Obstacle Course is more than just a high-energy day of fun—it’s a celebration of the resilience, hard work, and spirit that make Cadence Park so special.
A huge thank you to our generous families who supported our fall fundraiser, allowing us to host this beloved event without adding a spring fundraiser this year. Your support truly makes this day possible.
Now we need YOU! This event takes a village to pull off, and we still need many volunteers to make the day run smoothly. Please sign up to help—and remember, parents will not have access to the event unless they are registered volunteers. If you want to be part of the action, grab your spot on the sign-up form now!
📅 Friday, March 27 (Modified Day—early dismissal)
👕 Send your child in their event shirt
👚 Pack a change of clothes—the bubble party finale means students will get WET!
It’s the perfect sendoff into Spring Break—a day full of laughter, high energy, and unforgettable memories.
Let’s LEAP into an amazing day together!
On Friday, February 27th, our Cadence Park Pumas lit up the stage for an unforgettable evening of talent, creativity, and courage. From singing and dancing to instrumental performances, comedy, and show-stopping group acts, our students reminded us just how much heart and bravery it takes to step into the spotlight.
We are so proud of every single performer who shared their gifts with our community: Stella Hong; Alisa Yu & Elisa Donato; Rishan; Nilia Ranjbar & Katy Yang; Greyson Dai; Hailey Smith; George Rong Li; Wild Pawz (Phoenix, Norah, Sophia & Brianna); Kevin Rong Li; Bella Murray & Zoe Meraz; Aarin Goel; Lacey Smith; Dheeru; Amelie Castillo & Lana Villanueva; Dhivi Potlachervu; Raegan Kashani; Veronika Raj; Avery and Josie; Mika & Owen Liu; Mr. Tedesco featuring Everest Kim & Zandra Lu; Leon; Ethan, Dexter, & Lainey Kim; Ali Nasser; Daniel (Dongkyung) Lee; Ivy Shen; Siena Brooks; William Rong; Rumi Belport; Ella Hong; Quinn Bonner & Rei Belport; Aarav Avinash; Emily Duong; Ryan Tong; Jules Mirkovic; Paige Chang; Madison Lorenzo; Celine Ceballos; Joy (Taehu) Lee; Benjamin & Jackson Di Fiore; and Elaine, Hardy, Harper, & Harry Jiang.
A special shoutout to our fantastic MCs—Amori Morris, Jules Mirkovic, Kiran Chan, and Landon Bailey—who kept the energy high and the show flowing smoothly all evening long.
This magical night would not have been possible without the incredible leadership of our Talent Show Chairs, Jamie Valdes and Xiaoxiao Gu. Their organization, dedication, and countless behind-the-scenes hours brought this event to life. We are also deeply grateful to our VAPA teachers, Michael Kronenberg and Michael Judge Ferrer, alumni Jay Fang and Ian Tak, and resident DJ Anthony Carroll for their expert technical support. And thank you to our amazing parent and leadership student volunteers who helped everything run seamlessly.
The Talent Show is always a highlight of the year—a beautiful reminder of the confidence, creativity, and community spirit that make Cadence Park so special.
Bravo, Pumas! 🌟💙
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!
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:
- Go to TreeRing.com
- Create an account using our school code: 1016022653824974
- Add your student(s)
- 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.
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. 💫
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.
REGISTER ON THE WEBSITE
Welcome to our website! By registering, you can enjoy full access to all the fantastic features we have to offer. This includes staying up-to-date with our PTSA events, contributing to our fundraisers, exploring the PTSA Budget and Association Slides, and discovering various volunteer opportunities.
Our primary goal is to enhance the safety and security of our beloved children, which is why we limit access to certain events and volunteer opportunities exclusively to registered users.
The best part is that registration is completely FREE, and you don't need to be a paid member to sign up. As long as you have a student at Cadence Park School, you'll have access to all these valuable resources. So, come join our community and be a part of making a positive difference.
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