2025 Cascia 101 Booklet

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Cascia Hall is a Catholic, Augustinian, college preparatory school serving the spiritual, intellectual, personal, social, and physical development of young people from the Tulsa area in grades six through twelve.

The words under the seal “Veritas, Unitas, and Caritas,” Latin for “Truth, Unity, and Love” are not just words; they are the core values of Cascia Hall that are incorporated into every aspect of our school.

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BEFORE SCHOOL CHECKLIST 

PURCHASE YOUR CHROMEBOOK page 6

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BUY YOUR UNIFORM page 8

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SET UP YOUR MYCASCIA LOGIN & EMAIL page 10

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ACTIVATE YOUR SWIPE CARD page 11

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COMPLETE YOUR SUMMER READING page 12

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PICK OUT YOUR SCHOOL SUPPLIES page 12

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GET LINKED WITH CASCIA LINK CREW AND WEB LEADERS page 13

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COMMUNICATE WITH US page 14

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ACQUAINT YOURSELF WITH CPFA page 16

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GET ANSWERS TO YOUR QUESTIONS page 18

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MARK YOUR CALENDAR page 20

Find all the information you will need to get prepared for school in one easy location.

Middle School Students

Upper School Students

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CHROMEBOOK 101 PURCHASING YOUR CHROMEBOOK Cascia Hall is a college preparatory, liberal arts school and will not deviate from traditional learning; instead, to quote St. Augustine, “will always make progress” in best practices for our students. Students are required to purchase a Chromebook to use on a daily basis in class. We also strongly suggest purchasing a protection plan warranty (especially for Middle School students).

Although we don’t require a specific model, we do require it to run on a Chrome operating system and recommend at least a 32GB hard drive. We also recommend the Chromebook be new if the intent is for the student to use the same Chromebook the entire time at Cascia. Some of the aps teachers use require the student to have an up-to-date operating system, which may not be supported after 10 years.

Cascia Hall is a “Google School.” Our students maintain their school files on Google Drive, which is accessible from any internet-connected device. Students don’t need to keep up with flash drives or have to log on to an on-campus computer to get what they need. Google Drive also makes document sharing easy!

Cascia email is driven by Gmail, which is simple to use from Chromebooks as well as smartphones, tablets, and other devices.

Check out these suggested Chromebooks!

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ATTEND CHROMEBOOK BOOT CAMP All new students are required to attend one session of Chromebook Boot Camp. Upon completion of Boot Camp, students will not only have practiced creating Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides, but will also understand myCASCIA and Google Drive, including how to manage Google folders. Students will also set up their student Google Calendar and Gmail.

Middle School

Upper School

Monday, August 4 1:00-3:00 pm

Friday, August 8 9:00 - 10:30 am OR 1:00 - 2:30 pm

Tuesday, August 5 9:00-11:00 am Wednesday, August 6 9:00-11:00am

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DRESS CODE 101 CASCIA HALL DRESS CODE Students begin the school year in relaxed dress and will transition to full dress on October 14 remaining effective until March 23. *Please note that you will need a blazer with patch for school pictures on August 21, 2025. If you have not purchased your blazer at that time, you can borrow one from the school. You can purchase a patch for your blazer in the Commando Bookstore.

Contact Shawn O’Brien, Assistant Dean of Students, at sobrien@casciahall.com or 918-746-2647 with any questions regarding Cascia Hall dress code.

WHERE TO BUY UNIFORMS Dress shirts, slacks, ties, sweaters, and blazers can be purchased anywhere as long as the items meet the dress code requirements.

Skirts and polo shirts can be purchased from the following vendors as noted below: •

Lands’ End - www.landsend.com/school All uniform items except skirts and shoes available here. They will embroider the CH logo on the shirts, sweaters, etc. Land’s End contributes a percentage of the sales through our school page back to Cascia Hall (enter our school code on their website: 9001337217).

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C&J Uniforms - www.cjschooluniforms.com 7923 E. 51st St., Tulsa, OK 74145, 918-610-7470 Skirts and other uniform items available.

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Commando Bookstore The Commando Bookstore sells many Cascia-branded items.

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Online Spirit Store - www.casciahall.com/spiritwear Items will change several times a year and special event shirts (HOCO, Hall Brawl, etc.) will be added when available as well.

You can find our full dress code on our website!

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Full Dress, Women

Full Dress, Men

Relaxed Dress, Women

Relaxed Dress, Men

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MYCASCIA 101 SET UP YOUR MYCASCIA ACCOUNT AND EMAIL Students can log in to their Cascia-provided email. Please go to http://mail.google.com and use the following information. They will NOT create a new account.

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Their email address is firstnamelastnamelast2ofgradyear@students.casciahall.com Example: nataliesullivan32@students.casciahall.com

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Their initial password will be Casciatemporary1 (the last digit is the number 1.)

They must change this password upon logging in for the first time.

Please select a sentence with proper punctuation: ex. My mom is Nancy. Write down the password at home where it can be looked up if forgotten!

PLEASE NOTE: YOU MUST LOG IN TO YOUR EMAIL PRIOR TO CHROMEBOOK BOOT CAMP.

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SWIPECARD 1O1 SWIPE ACCOUNTS Student swipe accounts are a wonderful way to pay for anything your student needs at the library, dining hall, and the bookstore.

The best part is you don’t have to worry about keeping money on their card, plus you can view all their charges at the touch of a button on the Resource Board. Parents will receive a bill at the end of each month.

THE FINE PRINT Students will be issued their student ID/swipe card within the first few weeks of school. Lost swipe cards may be replaced at the bookstore for $10. An additional charge of $1.00 is applied each time a student uses the account WITHOUT the card, like at lunch or break.

We encourage parents to have a discussion with their child about spending parameters for the dining hall and bookstore. Parents are not notified prior to a student making a purchase.

MEALS AT CASCIA Taher is our in-house dining service. It provides many different food options for breakfast, lunch, and grab-n-go snacks. There are also multiple microwaves available for students who choose to bring their own lunch.

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SUMMER READING 101 SUMMER READING TIME All students at Cascia Hall must complete mandatory summer reading requirements.

Please review all materials for your child as ALL assignments are due the first day of school!

Summer Reading Assignments

WHERE DO I FIND THESE ASSIGNMENTS? The easiest way to find these assignments is on the Cascia Hall Resource Board. The Resource Board is full of information for parents and students, so read through it and familiarize yourself will all things Cascia! Learn how to navigate to the Resource Board on page 14.

SCHOOL SUPPLIES 101 UPPER SCHOOL SUPPLY LIST Students should bring a notebook and pens/pencils on the first day of school. They will receive their class supply lists during the first week.

MIDDLE SCHOOL SUPPLY LIST For a complete list of supplies for grades 6-8, scan the QR code.

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CASCIA LINK CREW & WEB LEADERS CASCIA HOUSE SYSTEM At Cascia Hall, each grade level becomes its own house—a unique, close-knit community where students build friendships and community, and participate in school traditions and events. These houses are more than just groups; they reflect our school’s Augustinian identity and culture, offering students a place to belong and grow. Each house is led by dedicated faculty members known as “parents,” along with the grade’s elected class president and class representative. Together, they help guide the house in creating a welcoming environment that values inclusion, school spirit, and active involvement in Student Council and community-wide initiatives. Being part of your house is one of the many ways you’ll experience what it means to be a member of the Cascia Hall family.

CASCIA LINK CREW AND WEB LEADERS

Cascia Link Crew is a group of upperclassmen who help ensure Upper School students are connected with the school and their classmates throughout the year. WEB Leaders are a group of 8th graders who help ensure Middle School students are connected with the school and their classmates throughout the year. These two groups help organize events and answer any questions. Link Crew and WEB Leaders will be a student’s contact for all things related to Cascia Hall.

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STAY IN TOUCH 101 BULLETIN

RESOURCE BOARD

The best way to get up-to-date information on what’s happening at Cascia Hall is through our biweekly Bulletin, emailed every Wednesday and Sunday during the school year and every Wednesday during the summer.

The Cascia Hall Resource Board is full of everything you are looking for, including dining hall charges and menus, bell schedules, exam schedules, and everything in between! Just log into your myCASCIA account and click “Resources” at the top.

These Bulletins tell you everything you need to know, so watch for, read, and save these somewhere for future reference.

Parents and students are automatically on the distribution list for the Bulletin, but if you are not seeing them in your inbox, please email John Santee at jsantee@casciahall.com.

EMAIL Parents and students can email any faculty/staff at any time!

Cascia employee emails begin with the first letter of the first name followed by the last name, and then @casciahall.com. For example, if you need something from Jane Doe, her email would be jdoe@casciahall.com — it’s that simple!

SOCIAL MEDIA Cascia has a variety of ways to find out all the fun things happening on a daily basis!

CH Facebook

Athletics Facebook

CH Instagram

Athletics Instagram

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HELPFUL NUMBERS School Main Number

918.746.2600

Headmaster

Fr. Philip Cook

918.746.2601

pcook@casciahall.com

Headmaster Assistant

Kristin Bryant

918.746.2601

kbryant@casciahall.com

Dean of Students

Lee Mayberry

918.746.2617

lmayberry@casciahall.com

Assistant Dean of Students

Shawn O’Brien

918.746.2647

sobrien@casciahall.com

Upper School Attendance

Diana Warren

918.746.2613

dwarren@casciahall.com

Middle School Attendance

Autumn Duffie

918.746.2616

aduffie@casciahall.com

Admissions/Marketing

Andrea Chapman

918.746.2604

achapman@casciahall.com

Advancement

Emily Walton

918.746.2614

ewalton@casciahall.com

Alumni

Jane Easley

918.746.2641

jeasley@casciahall.com

Athletic Director

Dave Reiter

918.746.2646

dreiter@casciahall.com

Business Office/Tuition Assistance

Rhonda Shiflet

918.746.2662

rshiflet@casciahall.com

Chief Financial Officer

Shawn Loader

918.746.2606

sloader@casicahall.com

Counseling Accommodations

Debbie Coleman

918.746.2607

dcoleman@casciahall.com

Counseling - College

Amy Beaudoin

918.746.2609

abeaudoin@casciahall.com

Counseling - College

Debbie Coleman

918.746.2607

dcoleman@casciahall.com

Counseling - Upper School

Mari Schloss

918.746.2633

mschloss@casciahall.com

Counseling - Middle School

Natalie Sullivan

918.746.2637

nsullivan@casciahall.com

Inclusion and Belonging

Mallory Yarbrough

918.746.2658

myarbrough@casciahall.com

Campus Ministry

Fr. Joe Roccasalva

918.746.2635

jroccasalva@casciahall.com

Library

Gentry Brown

918.746.2670

gbrown@casciahall.com

PAC

Chris Auten

918.746.2663

cauten@casciahall.com

Shadowing/Tours

Jane Easley

918.746.2641

jeasley@casciahall.com

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CPFA 101 WHAT IS THE CPFA? Cascia Parent Faculty Association (CPFA) is the connection between parents and the school. All Cascia families are automatically members!

It is a great way to get involved and meet other Cascia parents and help with various activities throughout the school year.

To volunteer with the CPFA, please contact President Kristal Sack at kristalsack@gmail.com or 918.814.6593.

You can also complete the parent volunteer sign-up using this QR code.

CPFA DATES US Back-to-School Night

August 20; 6:00-7:45pm

US Entrance

MS Back-to-School Night

August 27; 6:00-7:45pm

MS Entrance

CPFA Meeting

September 4, 2025; Noon

Brecht Center

September 18, 2025

Cascia Hall Courts

CPFA Meeting Christmas Tree Lot

November 13, 2025; Noon

Brecht Center

TBA

Utica Gravel Lot

CPFA Meeting

January 29, 2026; Noon

Brecht Center

CPFA Meeting

April 2, 2026; Noon

Brecht Center

April 10, 2026

The Mayo Hotel

May 8, 2025; Time TBA

TBA

Fr. Perez Tennis Classic

(Cascia Fundraiser)

(Cascia Fundraiser)

Celebrate Cascia

(Cascia Fundraiser) CPFA Spring Reception

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CPFA BOARD President

CPFA CONTACTS Kristal Sack 918.814.6593 kristalsack@gmail.com

President Elect

Stephanie Heckenkemper

918.814.2166 stephanie@stephanielyndesign.com

Recording Secretary

Mahala Mittal

918.740.7141 mbmittal4@yahoo.com

Treasurer

Alyssa Farrell

405.439.1264 alyssa.d.farrell@gmail.com

Treasurer

Jim Farrell

918.800.4325 james.r.farrell@gmail.com

Treasurer Elect

Emmy Baird

918.850.3669 maryemlyn@yahoo.com

Middle School Coordinator Jill Millaway

918.607.9904 millaway1@aol.com

Upper School Coordinator Leslie Croteau

918.605.6622 lesliecroteau@gmail.com

Hospitality

Jenny Laubach

918.521.8443 jennylaubach@me.com

Hospitality

Kristy Garrett

918.693.0101 kristymgarrett@gmail.com

Past President/ Nominating Chair

Sarah Darby

918.845.0474 sarahsanteedarby@gmail.com

CPFA SIGNATURE EVENT CHAIRS Fr. Perez Tennis Tourney

Abbey Stallings

580.747.5405 abbeystallings@yahoo.com

Fr. Perez Tennis Tourney

Kendall Barrow

918.688.0478 lkendallmartin@gmail.com

Christmas Tree Lot

TBA

Celebrate Cascia

Abbie Black

804.387.4098 Abbie.longmire@gmail.com

Celebrate Cascia

Nina Hastings

914.414.3100 nahastings@icloud.com

You can learn more about the CPFA on our website!

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS WHERE DO STUDENTS PARK?

DO GIRLS MOSTLY WEAR SKIRTS OR PANTS?

Seniors park in an assigned number space near St. Rita Chapel or in assigned number spaces adjacent to the baseball field. All other drivers park in unnumbered spaces bordering the baseball field, west of the former senior lot, or in the gravel lot near Utica.

While we see girls wearing both, many of the girls opt for the plaid or khaki skirt.

DO WE HAVE TO BUY ALL THE T-SHIRTS THAT ARE SOLD? Commemorative shirts will be presold for special occasions. Many families purchase them, though it is not required. Other spirit items can always be found at www.casciahall.com/spiritwear or in the Commando Bookstore.

CAN STUDENTS WEAR ANY SHOES THEY WANT TO SCHOOL? Solid color tennis shoes in white, navy, black, or gray with white, navy, black, or gray accent colors and shoe laces are acceptable, as are low-heeled leather or canvas dress shoes. All shoes must have a back and be worn properly.

Uggs are not permitted within the dress code.

WHO GOES TO THE DANCES? WHAT DO THEY WEAR? The Homecoming Dance (HOCO) is for all Upper School students! It is a fun time, and most everyone goes. The girls usually wear a cocktail-style dress while the boys wear jackets and slacks.

Freshmen will have a parentcoordinated dinner for everyone in the class with transportation to the school for the dance.

The Sadie Hawkins Dance is in February, and the girls ask the guys. All Upper School students are welcome to attend. The dress is casual and has a theme, which is announced a few weeks before the event.

Prom is for juniors and seniors.

Dress for prom is typically a longer dress for girls and a suit or tuxedo for boys.

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HOW DO STUDENTS GET INVOLVED? Each fall, the Upper and Middle Schools host Club Fests for students to learn about the activities and clubs offered at Cascia. From chess to fishing, from pets to world languages, there is something for everyone!

WHAT IS CARITAS? In keeping with the Augustinian core values of Truth, Unity, and Love, members of the Cascia Hall community respond to the call to service. Christian service is a concrete way to put faith into practice. In addition to classroom work, service hours are a graduation requirement, and all students participate in Caritas Connection.

Your student will receive this information after school starts.

WHAT IS MINIMESTER? Minimester is a unique experience that takes place throughout the month of January and is a chance for students to experience their potential future.

Juniors and seniors explore month-long internships or take a trip abroad while freshmen and sophomores explore Minimester classes filled with a variety of learning. For all Upper School students, Minimester is an exciting chance for students to earn a grade and possibly change their life!

WHAT ARE SCHOOL HOURS? Regular Schedule Hours - Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 8:00 am - 2:55 pm These days include a mid-morning break.

Late Arrival Hours - Tuesday 8:50 am - 3:05 pm There is no break on this day.

Mass Schedule and Assembly Schedule Same hours as regular schedule hours, but the day will include allschool Mass or an assembly.

The building opens at 7:00 am every day (including late arrival days).

Students can stay on campus in the dining hall every day until 5:00 pm.

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MARK YOUR CALENDAR WELCOME WALK | AUGUST 14 As you can probably tell by now, we can’t wait to have our newest Commandos on campus, and we wouldn’t miss an opportunity to celebrate them! The Cascia Hall Welcome Walk does just that!

Sixth and ninth grade students will walk into the school with their grade and be welcomed by returning Cascia students and faculty as they begin their first school day on campus. Be prepared for music, balloons, and lots of noise! Watch for more details about the Welcome Walk in the weekly Bulletin.

Students can arrive to campus at 7:45am for their class breakfast.

Students will begin walking into school at approximately 8:30am with classes beginning at 8:50am.

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2025-26 SCHOOL YEAR EVENTS*

August 14 August 15 August 20 August 27 August 28 August 29 September 1 September 8 September 24 October 3 October 4 October 7 October 10 October 14 October 14 October 15

First Day of School All– School Mass Upper School Back-to-School Night Middle School Back-to-School Night All– School Mass Professional Development Day Labor Day All– School Mass All-School Mass Homecoming Cookout & Game Homecoming Dance Professional Development Day All-School Mass Full Dress Begins MS Parent/Teacher Conferences MS Parent/Teacher Conferences

October 15

PSAT for 10th-11th Grades

October 16-17 October 29 November 12 November 13 November 24-28 December 8 December 12 December 15-19 Dec 22-Jan 5 January 5 January 6 January 19 January 21 February 2 February 5 February 13 February 16 February 18 March 9 March 11 March 16-20 March 30 April 2 April 3-6 April 14 April 24 May 4-15 May 6 May 15, 18-20 May 22

Fall Break All-School Mass Professional Development Day All-School Mass Thanksgiving Break All-School Mass Late Arrival 1st Semester Exams Christmas Break Professional Development Day Minimester (US) & 2nd Sem (MS) Begin Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Pre-ACT for 9th Grade US 2nd Semester Begins All-School Mass Professional Development Day Presidents’ Day Ash Wednesday All-School Mass All-School Mass Professional Development Day Spring Break Relaxed Dress Begins All-School Mass Easter Break Professional Development Day All-School Mass AP Exams All-School Mass 2nd Semester Exams Commencement

Tuesday Schedule Mass Schedule 6:00-7:45pm 6:00-7:45pm Mass Schedule No Classes No Classes Mass Schedule Mass Schedule Cookout: 5:30pm; Game: 7:00pm 7:00-8:30pm No Classes Mass Schedule 3:15-6:00pm 8:00am-Noon; No Classes for MS No Classes for 12th; Field Trip for 9th No Classes Mass Schedule No Classes Mass Schedule No Classes Mass Schedule Tuesday Schedule Study Day Dec 17, No Classes No Classes No Classes No Classes Mass Schedule No Classes No Classes Mass Schedule Mass Schedule No Classes No Classes Mass Schedule No Classes No Classes Mass Schedule Mass Schedule

* For a full list of events, please see the CH website.

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2520 S. Yorktown Ave, Tulsa, OK US | 918.746.2600

MS | 918.746.2616

www.casciahall.com

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