Cloverdale Connection - April 20th, 2026

Posted Date: 04/20/26 (07:00 AM)

Cloverdale Connection

"It's Not Luck, It's Hard Work!"

April 20, 2026

Principal's Message

Cloverdale Families,

The safety of our students and staff is our number one priority. To ensure everyone knows what to do in the unlikely event of an emergency, we will be conducting a Lockdown Drill on Tuesday, April 21st. This is just a drill and there is no reason for alarm.

A lockdown is a safety protocol used when there is a potential threat inside the school. During the drill, you will hear an announcement that says, "Locks, Lights, out of Sight." This is the signal for students and staff to follow specific procedures:

Locking classroom doors to secure the building.
Turning off the lights to make rooms appear unoccupied.
Moving everyone out of sight of windows and doors.
Maintaining silence.

These drills help our students and staff practice what to do if an emergency ever happens. I will inform everyone when we begin and complete the drill so you are informed. For more information on the Standard Response Protocol, you can watch this video or visit the I Love U Guys Foundation website.

Thank you for your cooperation and for being our partners in keeping Cloverdale Elementary a safe place to learn. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact me at jbradley@cascade.k12.or.us.

With appreciation,

Julia Bradley, Principal

School Information

State Testing for Grades 3 - 5

As we begin state testing, here are a few tips to help your child do their best:

Make sure your child gets to bed early and gets plenty of rest.
Provide a healthy, nutritious, high protein breakfast on the days of testing
Try to not plan any Dr. or Dentist appointments during the above listed times. (All times are in the morning, afternoon is fine for appointments.)
Make positive statements to your child on the day of testing. For example: Try your hardest, I know you will do your best, etc.

TPT Challenge - Tuesdays in April at 7:30am

5th graders who participated in Tournament of Page Turners (TPT) will engage in a tournament every Tuesday morning in April to see which team will win! A huge thank you to Mrs. Fiskum for putting this on for our school. Our students have LOVED it!

MOD Pizza Fundraiser

Thursday, April 23rd at the Commercial St. Location. Use the code MODGIVES25 !

Shamrock Showcase - April 24th- 8:15am-Perseverance

We are excited to host our upcoming assembly to celebrate students nominated for being Country Kind, Country Strong, or for exhibiting our Monthly Character Trait! Parents of recipients will be notified in advance if their child is being honored. In addition to their award, recipients will enjoy Lucky Lunch in the office with Mrs. Bradley and Mrs. Augsburger on May 8th.

Salem Kids Relay - Sat. Apr. 25th

The Salem Kids Relays is an annual, multi-generation track event in Salem, Oregon, featuring 4x100 meter relay races for our fastest 3rd through 5th grade students from over 50 local schools. Held at Willamette University’s McCulloch Stadium, this community tradition promotes fitness, teamwork, and school spirit. Mrs. Hawkins and Mr. Sorensen have already shared information with qualifying students. Come and cheer your school on. Country strong!!!!!

Late Start Wednesday - April 29th

School will start two hours later than usual so our staff can spend the morning sharpening their skills. We are committed to continuous growth, and this time allows our team to dive into new strategies to better support and meet the unique needs of every student.

Certified Appreciation Week - May 4 - 8th

It’s almost time to roll out the red carpet for the incredible teachers who pour their hearts, energy, and expertise into supporting the Cloverdale community every single day. Our educators are the backbone of our success, and we can’t wait to celebrate the passion and dedication they bring to our classrooms.

Monday - Draw a picture for your teacher

Tuesday - Bring their favorite candy

Wednesday - Bring them a plant/flower

Thursday - Give them a high five or hug

Friday - Bring them something yummy

“A teacher takes a hand, opens a mind, and touches a heart.” Thank you for all you do, Cloverdale Teachers!

Kindergarten Meet & Greet

May 21st - 2:30 - 3:30 PM

Know of someone with an incoming kindergarten student? Please, reach out to Ms.Shelly ASAP at sbaughman@cascade.k12.or.us or 503.749.8050 so we can get them on our list!