Spotlight on Success: August 13, 2021
When completing your EVP for Issaquah School District, do not skip this important step listed in the Optional Section. Visit ISFDN.ORG!

It's not too late to donate to programs that support local kids!

  • Basic Student Needs (Tools4School back packs, school supplies, food aid)
  • Academic Support (After-school homework help, library & audio books, Learning Ally)
  • Grants (Student Academic Grants for tutoring or special services, Teacher Grants)
  • Community Outreach & Support (Cultural Bridges publications and translations services in 7 languages)
  • Behavioral & Mental Health (speakers, workshops, educator training, online resources)
  • Enrichment - Fine Arts Support, STEM & Robotics clubs, Scholarships, and more!

Tools4School: Thanks For Your Support!
Our Tools4School event was Thursday, August 12th where we were able to hand out 550+ backpacks filled with school supplies to students in need. We also packed up another 350+ backpacks and supplies to be delivered out to each school building for giving students who need them. Thanks to our partner, the Issaquah Food and Clothing Bank, and to all of our donors for making this possible. You are the heart of the Foundation!
 
It's not too late to help support students with these needed supplies. Donations to this program may be made on our website here. 
Meet Issaquah Schools Foundation Board President
Join us in welcoming Jenell Tamaela as Board President!
Since 2001, Jenell has been an engaged and involved community member with a passion for helping children. She has served on ISD PTSA Boards for almost 10 years at multiple schools within the district and served on site council for Pacific Cascade Middle School. Her volunteerism goes beyond the district as she was a Girl Scout troop leader for more than 8 years, a leader for Vacation Bible School for 8 years, and co-founder of 100 Women Who Care, Issaquah/Sammamish Chapter. After serving as a Foundation representative for many years within her children's schools, she formally joined the Issaquah Schools Foundation as a Board Trustee in 2013. 
 
Jenell is ready to engage and connect with our Foundation community of family, friends, educators, as well as our local business community. She is excited to spread the word about the Foundation and how incredible our supporters are while building awareness about the impactful programs the Foundation provides. She looks forward to growing our family of donors through connection, volunteerism, and fundraising.
 
Originally from Spokane, Jenell lives in Issaquah with her husband Rob, and two daughters.
Cultural Bridges Summer Reading Program Kicked Off This Week!
We are so proud to share the success of the Cultural Bridges Summer Reading Program! Our outreach work provided an opportunity for kids to focus on reading and having fun with hands on activities that inspire learning! Thank you, donors and volunteers, for making this possible!  
Our Summer Reboot Workshop Event Was A Success
For the very first time, the Summer Reboot Workshop, a Foundation-funded event, was offered to incoming 6th and 9th graders. Students attended a two hour in person workshop at Gibson Ek High School on August 11th. A parent session was also held via Zoom. Students focused on goal setting, time management, cognitive efficiency skills, test taking tips and study skills. All of this to kick this school year off strong!
Join Our Team!
We are now accepting applications for a Major Gifts/Development Officer. More information is available here: bit.ly/3jMarGg

Interested in Volunteering with the Issaquah Schools Foundation? We currently have several opportunities available – if interested, please contact nikki@isfdn.org.
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