Cascade Christian Chronicle - January 2014 by Cascade Christian Schools

Dedicated to Developing Discerning Leaders Don Johnson Superintendent of Schools Mary Severeid Assistant Superintendent Early Learning/Elementary/Extended School Glenna Frederick, Ed.D Assistant Superintendent Secondary/International Joyce Blum Director of Student Learning Initiatives Tim Kleefeld, CPA Director of Business and Finance Rob Mitton Director of Development Naomi Warren Director of Admissions Susan Crawford Director of Marketing and Communications Junior High & High School Administrative Team: Suzanne Keil Keith PateďŹ eld Dave Peterson Frederickson Elementary & ELC Debi Boyd, Principal and Executive Director

Watching Over the Children

Training for a Life of Worship

Twenty Years of Service

Puyallup ELC Karen Curtiss, Executive Director Puyallup Elementary Terry Broberg, Principal Tacoma Elementary & ELC Lisa Metzger, Principal and Executive Director CCS Extended School Kristin Hannus, Director This issue of the Chronicle reported and written by commercial freelance writer and CCS parent Kristy Bingham. Design and layout by CCS Parent Michelle De Monnin for De Monninâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Art Studio, Inc. The Chronicle is a publication of Cascade Christian Schools, an interdenominational school district in Pierce County, Washington. On the Cover: Mr. Johnson at the new McAlder Campus. Inset: Mr. Johnson on the site of what is now the Junior High and High School campus. Cover photo by: Michelle De Monnin Additional photography in this issue by: Michelle De Monnin, Mike Centioli, Stuart Rich, and others

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cascadechristian.org | 253-841-1776 Development/Business Partner information: Rob Mitton Admissions information: Naomi Warren Story ideas for the Cascade Chronicle: Susan Crawford Cascade Christian Schools Notice of Nondiscriminatory Policy as to Students Cascade Christian Schools admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.

Celebrating 20 years! What a pleasure it is, both personally and as Superintendent, to preview this issue of The Chronicle for you! Cascade Christian Schools has been serving God and providing quality Christian education for twenty years! We were incorporated as a school district in 1992, and here we are, twenty years later, rejoicing in the work that God has done! But there is still more work to do…and so we advance. Take a good look at the cover and see how it celebrates the growth and new relationships we look forward to developing with the new students and families that will represent our new McAlder campus. McAlder will follow the model established with our other elementary schools, growing from Preschool, Child Care, Kindergarten, and Extended School, and adding a new grade each year, eventually feeding 6th graders to our Junior High. That’s exciting! As you read further through this issue, you may notice the focus on relationships, just as God focuses on relationship with each of us. God accomplishes His vision through His people – each one of us – and blesses when we serve Him in unity. Look through these pages as we celebrate God’s vision for CCS. Celebrate some of the folks who have been here from the beginning, who continue to give and serve faithfully, with love and devotion for God and our students. Celebrate the amazing students in our fall sports and worship teams. So many wonderful stories! While this issue celebrates our history, it also anticipates all the blessings yet ahead. We celebrate all the hopes and the vision we embody together as a family, and that we take forward into the future God has for us – so open it up, read and enjoy it, and celebrate with us! God is faithful!

Don Johnson, Superintendent of Schools

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Core Purpose

www.cascadechristian.org

Transforming cultures through teaching and training people in their purpose before God.

Mission To glorify God by providing quality, Christ-centered education dedicated to developing discerning leaders who are spiritually, personally, and academically prepared to impact their world.

CCS CHRISTMAS PROGRAMS

Christmas and the Arts at CCS Celebrating our students and the birth of Jesus at the same time makes for many joyful memories around the district! From “The Importance of Being Earnest” play at the Junior High/High School, to “We Three Spies” at Frederickson and Puyallup Elementary and “Twas the Night” at Puyallup Early Learning Center, there was plenty for everyone to enjoy! Puyallup Elementary primary grades performed “Miracle on Main Street,” and Tacoma Campus treated their friends and family to “Christmas Bells are Ringing.” Strings added their touch at the elementary campuses as well. Special guest John Harbaugh, music professor at Central Washington University added a special touch to the Christmas season at the Junior High and High School when he spent the day with the students, talking to them about musicality and using their gifts to glorify God, then adding his talents to theirs at chapel as well as the evening concert.

CCS CHRISTMAS PROGRAMS

The purpose of our Creative Arts Program is for students to fulfill their passion and purpose before God through their creative uniqueness.

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EARLY LEARNING

Following God’s Call, and Showing God’s Love Years of students thrive under Ms. Berna’s care Showing God’s love to Cascade’s youngest children for the last 20 years has been a privilege for Berna Jack.

really need is someone to work with them, help them, and to appreciate them,” she continued.

Jack is currently a lead teacher in the 2 and a half and 3-year-old room at Cascade Christian’s Puyallup Early Learning Center and said she couldn’t imagine doing anything else.

Her special love for these children has often been conﬁrmed to her by the Holy Spirit.

Originally from Paraguay, Jack saw a job posting for Cascade Christian in her church’s bulletin more than 20 years ago. “I was not sure I would even be hired because I thought my English was not good enough,” Jack said. “But I was offered the job and I immediately felt scared. I knew I needed more English and right away everyone at Cascade began helping me learn more English.” A nurse in her native Paraguay, Jack said the easy thing would have been to ﬁnd a nursing job. However, her heart was pulling her to work with children. “I felt God calling me to work at Cascade,” she explained. “Now, all these years later here I am and I love it. I love working with the children, their parents and my co-workers. I want to show the children the love of God.” Gail Mehrer, retired former Director of the Puyallup Early Learning Center, agrees. “Berna’s deep faith shows in everything she does and how she relates to co-workers and parents as well as students,” Mehrer said. “Even though her students are some of the youngest Cougars, Berna integrates a biblical world view in her toddler classroom and demonstrates God’s love for each of them.” Some of Jack’s best memories are working with children who have special needs. “For me, it is about watching them change and grow,” she said. “It can be very difficult at times and you often ask yourself, ‘Why am I doing this?’ “But the Bible says all children are a blessing and what they

Jack was once watching a particular child who had some challenges and she was praying asking the Lord for guidance on how to help him. “I clearly heard from God, ‘Do not send him anywhere. He is my child and he belongs here,’” Jack said. “Often these children do not understand certain things and it is our job to have mercy on them, to love them and to show them God’s love.” The care and concern Jack shows her students is also reciprocated. Recently, Jack fell while at work and the children came and surrounded her and asked if they could pray for her. “Even at their young age, they have learned what it means to pray and rely on God,” she said. “We pray when someone gets a boo-boo, so when I fell they thought I had a boo-boo that needed prayer. It was so sweet. “We have a student who previously had have a hard time when his parents would leave,” Jack said. “Now when he sees a friend crying he is one of the ﬁrst ones to tell the sad student not to worry because Jesus is with them and that Jesus is watching over them. It warms my heart.” Jack said over the years it is amazing to watch how God transforms her students’ lives. “There really is no better place I could be than Cascade,” she said. “This is such an open door for me to communicate the love of Jesus to these children.” While the children are her heart’s focus, Jack said she also greatly values the team she works with. “We are a team,” she said. “We pray for each other, help each other and lift one another up. “I am so thankful to Cascade for having me here for 20 years because they have helped me be where I am today,” she continued. “I am so honored to be part of this team that helps show God’s love to the children, their parents and families.”

EARLY LEARNING

CCS FAMILY PROFILE

Absher Family Wears Many Hats in Their Support of CCS Relationships and matching values a key factor in family involvement Over the last 20 years, Tom Absher’s involvement with Cascade Christian Schools has enabled him to wear many hats. From supportive parent to Cascade Christian Board member, Tom said he is proud of what Cascade Christian has become in the community and the caliber of students’ that Cascade Christian produces. His company, Absher Construction, also built the Junior/Senior High School. Tom and his wife Kathy have had all three of their children graduate from Cascade Christian and Kathy served as a volunteer in her children’s classrooms and later served as a Parents for Cascade chair. Tom said his family’s work with Cascade Christian was mirrored in one of CCS’s main values - family. “There was such an importance on family,” Tom explained. “We became involved because the culture that Cascade created within its walls was one that drew in families. This school district is an amazing ministry as well as providing a great Christian environment and education in the community. “We appreciate being involved,” he continued, “and through that Tom and Kathy Absher with involvement we have three of their much-loved established life-long grandchildren. friendships.” Kathy agreed. “Those friendships are so important to us,” she said. “Our family as a whole has been blessed beyond the school years through the friends we established while our kids were in school.” One of those many lasting friendships has been with Cascade Christian Superintendent Don Johnson. “One of my great treasures from Cascade comes from the depth of my relationship with Don,” Tom said. “Don is a visionary and has a true heart for kids. It has been a pleasure working side by side with him.” “Tom has been a key inﬂuence on Cascade,” Johnson added. “He has been committed from day one to Cascade as a parent, Board Member and later a Board Chair. He has provided amazing perspective on our strategic plan. He is a Godly man who loves the Lord and he leads in the manner of a true servant leader.

With son Luke during their Cougar Football days.

“Together, Tom and Kathy have an incredible heart for Cascade Christian Schools and they have always shared their gifts and talents with Cascade,” he said. “They are an integral part of the Cascade Christian family and I am honored to have their friendship.”

CCS FAMILY PROFILE

During his time on the Board, Tom said he is proud of the work the Board accomplished and explained it was a “great time being able to serve with those of like mind and I appreciated the commitment we all had to the unity of the vision and heart of who we were at Cascade.” Tom explained that the close friendships he and Kathy formed through being involved allowed them to serve together for a common purpose. “It enabled us to help in a signiﬁcant way,” he said. “At times there was a time commitment, but there is a power in that which draws you in deeper. You are working should to shoulder with some extraordinary people. It wasn’t always easy, but it was extremely rewarding and helped shape us to be servants for Christ.” Son Kyle and wife Carly (both CCHS class of 1999) and their two children.

As much as the Abshers were involved, Tom said he can look back and see Cascade Christian’s impact on their children’s lives as well. “Our sons Kyle and Luke were very involved with football and they learned so much through that experience,” he said. “They made true friends who have each other’s backs. They have a friendship that was created and operated around a common vision and goals. They also were able to take classes that allowed them to showcase their God-given talents.” In regards to their daughter, Katie, Tom said the academic rigor provided to her allowed her to get a jump start on college. He said Katie took several Advanced Placement classes that allowed her to obtain college credit in those specific areas. “We firmly believe in the vision of Cascade Christian,” Tom said. “Our children were truly prepared to impact the world for Jesus Christ locally and globally. Cascade Christian planted that seed of the idea that there is something bigger than yourself. CCS helped shape that notion and it afforded many leadership roles to my children to mature in those areas.” Tom said that there are three areas of Cascade he appreciates the most. In reflecting on the leadership he said he cherishes the purposeful vision of everyone at Cascade. He also was grateful for their commitment to academic excellence. “Spiritually speaking, I love the fact that Cascade keeps the Lord central in their focus of everything they do,” he said. “The teachers are also committed to every child’s development with their whole-child approach. They do not teach for teaching’s sake, but to truly help their students’ progress at every level.” Daugher Katie, an Ensign in the US Navy. Pictured with her uncle, Don Gallion, also a CCHS alumni parent.

CREATIVE ARTS

Students Learn To Connect With God Through Music Growth in faith and leadership both a part of worship team development at CCJH/HS “When the music fades, and all is stripped away, and I simply come; longing just to bring something that’s of worth that will bless your heart…I’m coming back to the heart of worship, and it’s all about You, Jesus.” Just as the Matt Redman song echoes, getting back to the heart of worship is what the Junior High and High School Worship Teams are all about. For the past several years the worship team had been made up of high school students who volunteered their time before and after school to practice. They led worship for both high school and junior high chapels. Last year, however, was the beginning of some changes. The ﬁrst change was the organization of a chapel committee.

Administration, teachers and students met once each week to work out the details of chapel, which included worship team leaders. The second big change was making it possible for junior high students to lead worship in the junior high chapels. In an effort to encourage junior high student involvement, Dr. Glenna Frederick, Assistant Superintendent, and Joyce Blum, former Junior High Principal, put their heads together to ﬁgure out how to help the students become more directly involved in leading their fellow students in chapel. “We needed to ﬁnd a way around a couple of roadblocks,” Frederick said. “Previously, the students met after school. That was hard because of other activity commitments, and usually the chapel team practices were later in the evening or on the weekends. That limited their ability to participate because of transportation issues. So we made the decision to offer it as a class and the students were thrilled to sign up.” “For the Junior High, it was a class born out of a desire to see our junior high students leading other junior high students in times of worship,” junior high worship team director Michael Gray said. “You have these great students who had done amazing jobs of leading worship at the elementary level, but when they arrived at the junior high, they had to wait until high school before being able to lead.” As a result, junior high students began to lead worship in junior high chapel at second semester, while high school

students continued to focus on high school chapel. In order to continue the overwhelming student involvement this school year, worship team is again offered to students during the day. The junior high students have the option to take it as an activity elective that meets twice a week on Monday and Friday and partners with a choir core elective the students take Tuesday through Thursday. For the high school, the once informal worship team is now being offered as a class this year, meeting five days a week, rather than relying on before and after school practices. Currently, there are approximately 50 students involved at the junior high level, and 30 involved at the high school level. Worship team is not just for vocalists. It is open to anyone who has a desire to worship God, including those wishing to help with the sound and technology. Many of the students play instruments and those who previously had no intention of becoming a vocalist are now finding their own hearts changing and their confidence growing toward leading others in worship. Reece Wighaman, a 9th grader, was on the junior high worship team last year and loves playing guitar on his church’s worship team on the weekends. “Being part of a worship team at school allows me to continue to do what I love at school and to be involved in an important way,” Wighaman said. “As I go through high school and the seniors graduate and leave, I think it is a huge responsibility to keep worship team growing and getting better every year. I hope the students who attend chapel walk away with a greater understanding

CREATIVE ARTS

and attention to the words we are singing and how maybe, in that moment, those words can deeply mean something for them.” Fellow 9th grader, Abby Zoccola, echoes Wighaman’s thoughts. “Worship is a time to connect with God and not worry about what is going on around you,” she said. “You can’t teach or tell someone how to worship. It is different for everyone. Honestly, we put a lot to God and let Him do the rest when we are leading worship.” Drew Minaker, the high school worship director, said the students on worship team amaze him with their kindness, the way they pray, their outgoing personalities and their willingness to be bold. He loves how they are selfmotivated and are leaders among equals. He is so proud of his students and the camaraderie they have built with one another. “In the beginning they were just getting use to singing together,” he explained. “Now, they have grown into a group that is mutually respectful of one another. They take risks and try new things, and it is amazing to watch how they put themselves out there as student leaders.” “Worship team is a very student centered and student led activity,” Minaker adds. Michael Gray agrees and sees that junior high is experiencing a similar blessing. “I love seeing students get excited about encountering God,” he said.

“They are using their talents and skills to help others draw near to God. Our tech team also contributes greatly – learning what it means to lead by serving one another. “Junior high worship team is raising up the next set of leaders,” he continued. “We don’t have to just rely on what talent we already have in place, but we can raise up leaders from within Cascade Christian. This also trains them to go out and lead in their own churches.” Senior Carson Coates has been involved with worship team for years prior to it being established formally as a class. Coates, Wighaman and Zoccola all agree that the student-let format of the worship classes is very empowering. “It isn’t the kind of class where Mr. Minaker tells us what to think or do,” Wighaman said. “He is there for help and for suggestions. What he does is to guide us and help us learn how to worship on our own. To really explore, ‘What does true worship look like?’”

“It was good before,” he said, “but now, it is so much more. We have a time set aside for all of us to come together, work on music, and worship who we are truly passionate about, God. The students who attend chapel can see that.” Every time they hit the stage, Coates said, there is one main goal. “We absolutely want each student to have an experience with God and meet Him there,” Coates explains. “We want them to truly feel Him in that time of worship. That is their time with God.”

ELEMENTARY

Nichols an Integral Part of Growth of CCS and Students Nichols has held many roles at CCS, has positive impact on students For more than 34 years, Puyallup Elementary teacher Eleanor Nichols has been touching lives of her students and demonstrating God’s love for them. Recently she celebrated her 20th year with Cascade Christian Schools. Nichols, who currently teaches 5th grade, said she remembers clearly the day God called her to be a teacher. “I was intending to major in Sociology and then I transferred colleges,” Nichols said remembering back. “I remember feeling a tug at my heart that I was meant to do something else. I was walking around the cul-de-sac in front of my parent’s house at the time and I burst into tears. “I could feel God redirecting my steps and I was ﬁghting that pull to a different calling,” Nichols explained. “When I ﬁnally submitted to God, I felt a true peace. To be honest, I can look back and see God’s hand on my life and it was one of the coolest things. I began to discover that I needed to teach and I still have a passion for it all these years later. And to think, it all started with an honest conversation with God in a cul-de-sac.” Nichols’ classroom is a welcoming environment, and she said she encourages her students to be an active participant and contributing partner. “I am especially aware that students need to take responsibility for their own learning,” she said. “If the environment is right, students are more willing to take a chance to make a mistake and learn from that mistake or even to take a risk. It is wonderful to see my students make huge strides towards owning their learning.”

Nichols’ said she wants students to leave her classroom knowing they were loved and cared for. She builds her relationships with her students’ on trust and respect. She wants them to know that they can trust her to help them grow and mature, academically and spiritually. She credits her philosophy to teaching of two memories she had when she was an elementary student. “My first grade teacher, Mrs. Cockran, was kind, caring and loving,” Nichols explained. “I wanted to grow up to be like her as a person. To this day I can still feel her hugs. “I also experienced a teacher who was the opposite,” she continued. “So when I became a teacher, I knew the person I wanted to emulate.” Nichols’ career has not been limited to the classroom. Prior to Cascade Christian Schools being formed, she was the principal at Spanaway Christian School. In her administrative role, Nichols was an instrumental part of Cascade Christian Schools being formed. According to Superintendent Don Johnson, “Eleanor has had a significant impact and influence as she worked closely with me, the other principals of the consolidating schools and board members to make Cascade Christian Schools a reality.” Johnson said he remembers the day vividly the idea was proposed to the principals of area Christian elementary schools to form CCS. “We were in the conference room at Puyallup Valley Christian School and we unveiled on the whiteboard the proposed school district system,” he said. “When the proposal was finished, I turned around and she was quick to ask ‘What do we do next?’ “She knew God was in the works to form CCS and she was open to that,” he continued. Four years after the formation of CCS, Nichols felt the call back to the classroom and left administration.

ELEMENTARY

Johnson explained her transition back to the classroom was a natural one. “When it comes to teaching, Eleanor is in her wheelhouse,” he said. “She has a positive impact for teaching kids all in the true sense of humility. The core thing about Eleanor is how she cares for her students and how she continually shows them the love of the Lord.” Colleague Judy Noteboom agrees. Noteboom describes Nichols as a true friend, professionally and personally. “For me Eleanor is an amazing prayer warrior with a faith that is deep, tried and tested,” Noteboom shared. “She does what she says she will do and her heart is huge - for not only her friends, but her students and their families. She has shown me what yielding to God and being obedient to Him truly means.” After more than 26 years of friendship, Noteboom said she appreciates their friendship deeply. “We originally hit it off as friends because, at the time, we had spiritually a lot in common,” she said. “Over time our friendship has evolved into something very treasured to me.” Noteboom smiled as she remembers the time early on in their friendship they were shopping in Portland together. Noteboom had just bought a new Mercury Cougar, and as they were shopping there was a glitch in how Nichols’ passenger side door functioned. “The door wouldn’t close properly,” Noteboom said laughing. “So we drove around Portland looking for a Mercury dealership that could help us. Eleanor sat there completely calm, holding the door closed so she wouldn’t

fall out and was carrying on a normal conversation like it was nothing. That’s Eleanor.” Noteboom continued to describe her friend as a fabulous teacher due to her ability to sequentially teach and differentiate her instruction so that it makes sense. “She makes sure that every child learns at their highest level and that is what we here at Cascade are all about,” Noteboom added. Puyallup Elementary principal Terry Broberg echoed Noteboom’s sentiments. “Eleanor truly cares about the success of her students with the long view in mind,” Broberg said. “She doesn’t teach just for today but also for tomorrow.”

CELEBRATING 20 YEARS!

Celebrating 20 Years! This year, with the celebration of the 20th year of Cascade Christian Schools, there is also the opportunity to celebrate the employees who have been serving CCS students and families for 20 years. Each person’s supervisor had the opportunity to share what they appreciate about these amazing servants!

Sharon Abra Teacher, Frederickson Elementary It is because of Sharon and others like Sharon that Cascade is the excellent educational institution that it so today. Sharon is a favorite and memorable teacher on our campus. She is often visited by alumni who come back to school speciﬁcally to see her.

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Terry Broberg Principal, Puyallup Elementary Over his 20 years with Cascade, Terry has blessed parents, students and staff members at both the elementary and secondary levels. His positive impact on Cascade Christian Schools is felt throughout the district. With his fun and funny antics and his dedication to his calling, Terry makes huge jobs look easy. He serves as a strong mentor to his partner elementary Principals and is an asset to the entire school leaders’ team.

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trends in early childhood education. She is a strong spiritual leader and is well known for her tendency to drop whatever she is doing to pray for someone in need right on the spot.

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Janice Daskam Administrative Assistant, Puyallup Elementary Her blend of strengths creates an office atmosphere that is efficient and yet very child oriented. Her care for the students surfaces continually as she interacts with them and their parents.

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Collette Fisher Resource Instructor/ESL, Puyallup Elementary “Yes, I will do that.” is a common phrase from Collette. She wants to help at all times. Her generous spirit is a treat to work with day by day. It is her desire to help the struggling student be successful.

Karen Curtiss

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Director, Puyallup Early Learning Center

Joan Havrilla

Karen has a desire to continually learn and grow; and she challenges those around her to do the same. She has worked very hard to help Cascade Christian Schools keep up with the very best

Teacher, Puyallup Elementary Joan is a positive person. Her ﬁrst response is solution oriented in a helpful fashion. Having a heart for all the students but especially those with learning struggles, Joan desires to see all her students grow.

Berna Jack Lead Teacher, Puyallup Early Learning Center Berna has provided twenty years of faithful, sustained God-glorifying service to children and their families! Berna personiﬁes the character quality of meekness as she leads 2-½ -3 year olds so effectively and lovingly.

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Sally McCarty Teacher, Frederickson Elementary Sally is a loving and tenderhearted teacher. She loves God with her whole heart and lives to pass that love of God on to her students. Sally’s passion for teaching about God is evident in every thought and action.

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Marilyn Moberg Teacher, Puyallup Elementary Marilyn loves to teach. At times it appears that she in fact eats and drinks school. There has never been a grade that Marilyn does not have documentation for as she works with the parents. Her thinking processes are very helpful is spotting loops to close so we are all that we say we are.

CELEBRATING 20 YEARS!

Spiritual Themes 1993 to 2013 2013-2014 IMPACT: SOAR on Wings like Eagles Isaiah 40:30-31b 2012-2013 IMPACT: Heart, Soul, Mind, Strength Mark 12:30-31 2011-2012 IMPACT: Building Faith, Loving Others Galatians 5:6b 2010-2011 IMPACT: Living on Purpose, Choosing God’s Way Romans 8:28

Eleanor Nichols

Sharon Van Ess

Teacher, Puyallup Elementary

Payroll and Contract Administrator, District Office

Quiet strength and faithfulness are good adjectives for Eleanor. She is empathetic and caring to all of her students. Going the extra mile is normal in her teaching as she desires a solid Christian Education for each child.

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For 20 years, she has faithfully, without exception, made sure that Cascade Christian employees received their paycheck paycheck. She gives her best in everything that she does!

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Mary Severeid Assistant Superintendent of Early Learning, Elementary and Extended School

LeeAnn Veltung

Mary has had a tremendous positive impact on the formation of Cascade Christian Schools, the growing phase of CCS and setting up the CCS future. Mary embodies the Guiding Principles of CCS personally and in her leadership at the District Office and the Frederickson campus. Mary builds trust relationships that lead everyone toward excellence.

LeeAnn loves the kids, the teachers, and the parents and is an incredible support to everyone. She shows her love every day when she interacts with everyone who walks into the office. She brings joy and light to the Tacoma campus.

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Gloria Shackett Teacher, Tacoma Elementary Gloria is an amazing woman of faith. She is full of joy and loves teaching and serving her students and their parents. She is an encourager who continually puts others needs before her own. She is one of our most loved teachers at the Tacoma Campus and throughout the district. Gloria is an inspiration to all.

Administrative Assistant, Tacoma Elementary

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Debbie Zimmerman Bookkeeper, District Office Debbie has been a blessing to the Business team and each campus! For 20 years, she has managed the rounds, prepared deposits, and graciously served us in whatever ways she could.

2009-2010 IMPACT: Lead for Positive Inﬂuence Matthew 5:16 2008-2009 IMPACT: Be the Difference 1 Timothy 4:12 2007-2008 Lead with a Servant HEART Matthew 20:26-28 2006-2007 Serving God, Serving Others Mark 12:30-31 2005-2006 Created for God’s Glory 2 Corinthians 5:15 2004-2005 Called for a Purpose Proverbs 19:21 2003-2004 Stand Up and Lead (Live Worthy of the Calling) Ephesians 4:1b 2002-2003 ADVANCE the Kingdom of God Matthew 11:12b; Matthew 6:9-13 2001-2002 Setting the Standard 1 Timothy 4:12-13, 15-16 2000-2001 Jesus, First in Everything: Our Model for Life Colossians 1:16-17; Hebrews 12:2 1999-2000 Get Wisdom, Get Understanding Proverbs 4:5 1998-1999 Reaching Higher, Growing Stronger (Planted, Faithful, and Courageous) Psalm 1 1997-1998 Christ’s Love in Action John 13:34-35 1996-1997 Follow Christ Philippians 4:9 1995-1996 Be Imitators of Christ Ephesians 5:1a 1994-1995 Building and Growing Together Ephesians 4 1993-1994 We Stand Firm in the Lord 1 Corinthians 15:58

ATHLETICS

Fall HS Sports Review Football: Placed 3rd in state. Coach Davis passed the 100 win mark during his 10th year of coaching at CCHS.

Volleyball:

Placed 4th in league with an 8-6 record. Three players received Nisqually League recognition: Dani Tang – 1st team, Jordan Jorgenson – 2nd team, and Anna Johnson – Honorable Mention.

Cross Country:

Senior Anna DeVries placed 16th out of 44 at the Nisqually League Championships. Michael Li placed 20th at the Nisqually League Championships, and advanced to the district meet where he placed 42nd, missing state by only 12 places.

Girls’ Soccer:

Won the Nisqually League sportsmanship award for the last four out of ﬁve years.

Tennis:

Senior Nathan Pierce advanced to the district tournament.

CASCADE FUND

Mark your calendar! CCS IMPACT Auction 2014

Phone-a-thon Results: $44,242 Through the support of our volunteers and donors, this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Phone-a-thon raised $44,242 which will provide for tuition assistance and quality enhancements at every Cascade Christian campus!

Formal Gala Saturday, March 29, 2014 at the Hotel Murano in downtown Tacoma For more information email jensenc@cascadechristian.org

May 2014: Creative Arts Month Watch for more information regarding how you can support the arts district-wide at Cascade Christian Schools.

Join us at the 2014 Cougar Classic September 2014 at High Cedars Golf Course Watch the CCS web site for more information.

SUPPORTING CCS

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Nuber Family and Business Values in Line with CCS By Dave Nuber

I have been in the mortgage business for over 20 years. I have great satisfaction knowing that I can draw upon my experience and knowledge and confidently provide my clients with excellent service in order to make their home purchase or refinance process as smooth as possible. My wife Dana and I like to operate our home and business based on Colossians 3:23 “Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters.” I love what I do, because as a broker I have the unique opportunity of working for my clients to offer them the best mortgage rates and programs available from over 45 different lenders. Many people don’t realize that as a broker I have access to sources of home financing that they may not have access to otherwise and often times the rates and fees that I am able to offer are better than my clients would get by trying to shop and research rates themselves. Throughout our years in the mortgage business God has blessed our family in many ways, and we have walked through many trials as well. God tells us that trials allow us to persevere and that builds character within us, which in turn builds our faith. We have found this to be so true and as we continue to do our best to walk in His ways the Lord continues to draw us nearer to Him. And as a business partner we feel it’s a privilege and a blessing to be able to help contribute to the cause of helping students stay at CCS who may not otherwise be able to for financial reasons. We first heard about CCS back in 2002 when we were looking for a preschool. Some friends (the McClung family) from the church we were attending at that time had some wonderful boys in high school at Cascade and told us we should check out the Puyallup Early Learning Center. We did, and after praying about it, we felt it was a perfect fit. Now, 11 years later and by God’s grace we have three children at CCS – Macy is a freshman at the high school and Carson (5th grade) and Tayte (4th grade) are both at the Puyallup Elementary. We appreciate the fact that our family and business values marry up so well with those of CCS. Words like IMPACT and influence carry incredibly deep meaning to us. It’s not just about private school - it’s about developing leaders and raising up our future generations to reach the lost for Jesus. Cascade not only provides our children with an amazing environment for learning but each student is brought to know the uniqueness of who God created them to be and to confidently use their God-given gifts to go out and positively impact the world around them.

If you would like to know more about becoming a CCS Business Partner please contact the District Office at 253-841-1776 or go online to cascadechristian.org and click on Support CCS/Business Partners.

Thank you to our 2013-14 Business Partners!

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