2024 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 7

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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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REGISTER FOR CHROMEBOOK BOOTCAMP Middle School Monday, August 5 1:00 - 3:00 pm Tuesday, August 6 9:00 - 11:00 am Wednesday, August 7 9:00 - 11:00 am

Upper School Thursday, August 1 9:00 - 10:30 am OR 1:00 - 2:30 pm

One session of Chromebook Boot Camp is required for all new 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 an 8GB hard drive.

Cascia Hall is a “Google School.” Our students maintain their school files on Google Drive, which is accessible from any internet-connected device. Students do not 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 very easy!

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

Check out these suggested Chromebooks!

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.

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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 from October 15 until March 24. *Please note that you will need a blazer with patch for school pictures on August 23, 2024. 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 Anna Smith, Assistant Dean of Students, at asmith@casciahall.com or 918-746-2647 with any questions regarding Cascia Hall dress code.

You can find our full dress code on our website!

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 are available here.

They will embroider the CH logo on the shirts, sweaters, etc.

Lands’ End does contribute 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 Street, 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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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 On July 1, you can log in to your Cascia-provided email. Please go to http://mail.google.com and use the following information. You will NOT create a new account.

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Your email address is firstnamelastnamelast2ofgradyear@students.casciahall.com Example: nataliesullivan31@students.casciahall.com

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

You 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 you can look it up if you forget it!

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.

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. Students 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 All incoming freshmen will be assigned to a house! Each house is led by two upperclassmen who are responsible for welcoming students to our school community. These houses also take part in competitions and fundraisers throughout the year.

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 eighth 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.

PHONE APP Cascia Hall has a phone app that can be downloaded from the App Store. This app holds information for students, parents, and alumni!

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

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

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!

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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

Anna Smith

918.746.2647

asmith@casciahall.com

Upper School Attendance

Diana Warren

918.746.2613

dwarren@casciahall.com

Middle School Attendance

Pat Lochrie

918.746.2616

plochrie@casciahall.com

Admissions/Applications

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

Library

Amy Lambert

918.746.2670

alambert@casciahall.com

PAC

Rebekah Peddy

918.746.2663

rpeddy@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 Sarah Darby at sarahsanteedarby@gmail.com or 918.845.0474.

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

CPFA DATES Coffee and Conversations

August 30; 7:30-8:30am

US Entrance

CPFA Meeting

September 12, 2024; Noon

Brecht Center

Fr. Perez Tennis Classic (Cascia Fundraiser)

September 19, 2024

Cascia Hall Courts

CPFA Meeting

November 7, 2024; Noon

Brecht Center

Christmas Tree Lot (Cascia Fundraiser)

Nov 29 - Dec 1, 2024 December 7-8, 2024

Gravel Lot off Utica

CPFA Meeting

January 30, 2025; Noon

Brecht Center

CPFA Meeting

March 13, 2025; Noon

Brecht Center

Celebrate Cascia (Cascia Fundraiser)

April 25, 2025

Cain’s Ballroom

CPFA Spring Reception

May 9, 2025; Time TBA

TBA

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CPFA BOARD President

CPFA CONTACTS Sarah Darby 918.845.0474 sarahsanteedarby@gmail.com

President Elect

Kristal Sack

918.814.6593 kristalsack@gmail.com

Recording Secretary

Karen Roller

405.609.4586 kako614@hotmail.com

Treasurer

Alyssa Farrell

405.439.1264 alyssa.d.farrell@gmail.com

Treasurer

Jim Farrell

918.800.4325 james.r.farrell@gmail.com

Middle School Coordinator Mahala Mittal

918.740.7141 mbmittal4@yahoo.com

Upper School Coordinator Stephanie Heckenkemper

918.814.2166 stephanie@stephanielyndesign.com

Hospitality

Christie Crawley

918.916.4768 christiecrawley@yahoo.com

Hospitality

Kristy Garrett

918.693.0101 kristymgarrett@gmail.com

Past President/ Nominating Chair

Sharmien Watkins

918.640.0733 sharmien@watkinsandassoc.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

Kristal & Justin Sack

918.814.6593 kristalsack@gmail.com

Christmas Tree Lot

Meaghan & Matt Gipson

918.845.1950 meg@meggipson.com

Christmas Tree Lot

Julie & Chris McCurry

405.818.0596 mccurryjulie@yahoo.com

Celebrate Cascia

Lindsey Caswell

918.671.5429 lindsey.caswell222@gmail.com

Celebrate Cascia

Kayla McNamara

918.289.5731 Mcnamara.kayla.j@gmail.com

You can learn more about the CPFA on our website!

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS DO GIRLS MOSTLY WEAR SKIRTS OR PANTS? While we see girls wearing both, many of the girls opt for the plaid or khaki skirt.

WHERE DO STUDENTS PARK? Seniors park in an assigned numbered space. All other drivers park in an unassigned spot near the baseball field, west of the senior lot, or the gravel lot near Utica. There are plenty of spaces for all. Before driving on campus, students must register with the Office of Safety & Security and obtain a parking permit to be displayed in their car.

DO WE HAVE TO BUY ALL THE T-SHIRTS THAT ARE SOLD? Throughout the year, we will have t-shirts designed for special occasions. Most of the students purchase the special t-shirts if it applies to them but not all the students buy them.

CAN STUDENTS REALLY WEAR ANY SOCKS THEY WANT TO SCHOOL? Yes, as long as they are appropriate and cover the ankles.

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 jacket/slacks for boys.

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!

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WHAT IS MINIMESTER?

WHAT IS CARITAS?

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 make 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.

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 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 library every day until 5:00 pm.

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MARK YOUR CALENDAR CASCIA SPIRIT DAY | AUGUST 7 | 9:00 AM - NOON | DINING HALL Come by Cascia and get ready for your first day of school! Pick up your pre-ordered spirit wear, set up your locker, purchase your CAP card, and learn more about the CPFA.

WELCOME WALK | AUGUST 15 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 onto campus 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 or class GroupMe. Note that the first day of school is a special schedule. School will begin at 8:35 am.

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2024-25 SCHOOL YEAR EVENTS* August 15 August 28 September 2 September 3 September 9 September 25 September 26 October 4 October 11 October 12 October 15 October 15 October 16

First Day of School All– School Mass Labor Day Professional Development Day All– School Mass All– School Mass Professional Development All– School Mass Homecoming Cookout & Game Homecoming Dance Full Dress Begins MS Parent/Teacher Conferences MS Parent/Teacher Conferences

October 16

PSAT for 10th-11th grades

October 17 & 18 October 25 November 13 November 22 November 25-29 December 12 December 16 –20 Dec 21—Jan 5 January 6 January 7 January 20 January 22 February 3 February 3 February 5 February 17 March 5 March 12 March 17-21 March 24 April 2 April 17 April 18 & 21 May 1 May 5-16 May 12 May 16, 19-21 May 23

Fall Break All-School Mass Professional Development Day All-School Mass Thanksgiving Break All-School Mass 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 Professional Development Half-Day Spring Break Relaxed Dress Begins Professional Development Day All-School Mass Easter Break All-School Mass AP Exams All-School Mass 2nd Semester Finals Commencement

Special Schedule—8:35 am Mass Schedule No Classes No Classes Mass Schedule Mass Schedule No Classes Mass Schedule Cookout: 5:00 pm; Game: 7:00 pm 7:00-8:30 pm 3:15-6:00 pm 8:00-noon; No classes for MS No classes for 12th; 9th grade field trip No Classes Mass Schedule No Classes Mass Schedule No Classes Mass Schedule Study Day Dec 18, No Classes No Classes No Classes No Classes

Mass Schedule No Classes No Classes Mass Schedule Noon Dismissal No Classes No Classes Mass Schedule 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

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www.casciahall.com

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