Spotlight on Success February 3, 2023 |
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The Issaquah Schools Foundation is excited to announce the return of its annual fundraiser, Nourish Every Mind (NEM) Student Showcase April 27, 2023! This event, which is hosted at the Issaquah Community Center, brings together parents, business owners, and leaders from our community to celebrate the collective impact of supporting local students. During this 1-hour event, we invite you to reconnect with friends and students over a light lunch as you hear stories of student success and learn more about how you can make a difference. For updates and volunteer opportunities: https://isfdn.org/nourish-every-mind!
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Apply today! The Issaquah Schools Foundation is offering two scholarships to Juniors or Seniors from Gibson Ek, Issaquah, Liberty, or Skyline high schools who have been positively impacted by Foundation-funded programs. How has it helped you? If you are a Junior or Senior in the district, you are eligible to apply.
Applications must be received by midnight, February 27, 2023. For more information, call 425.391.8557.
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Thank you, donors, for making it possible to share the love as we take the time this February to recognize the incredible contributions made by our educators and to support school and classroom enrichment at all levels!
Join us in celebrating:
• Cedar Trails Elementary Grant Winners and 1st grade teachers Molly Bankson (pictured) & Sarah Fulghum (not pictured)
• Brandy Falk, Assistant Principal at Clark Elementary
• Laura Kamau, 5th grade teacher & building equity lead at Grand Ridge Elementary
• Jamie Crothers, PE teacher at Sunny Hills Elementary
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Great Careers: Tour Career Programs! |
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For the 2022-2023 school year, the event will be held in-person on Thursday, February 16, 2023 at Lake Washington Institute of Technology. Students will ride a bus and attend by school at their assigned time:
IHS & LHS: 8:10am – 11:35am
SHS & GEHS: 11:30am – 2:45pm
Organized by The Greater Issaquah Chamber of Commerce Education Committee, the goal of the event is to educate high school students about careers they can pursue through on-the-job training, certification, apprenticeship, or two-year degree programs.
The day is filled with a tour of the facility through the different programs they offer. Students then have the opportunity to interact with professionals representing on-the-job training, apprenticeship programs, military, certificated programs, and colleges with 2-year degrees.
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Do you have questions about online safety? Do you want to help your students build a healthy relationship with technology? Register today!
Join us for an evening with Diana Graber on February 6th at 7pm to present, Raising Humans in a Digital World. She deftly navigates and demystifies the complicated digital landscape facing today’s kids, defining buzzwords, answering crucial questions and providing parents and educators with activities they can use to teach children to harness technology rather than be harmed by it.
ParentWiser is run by volunteer parents from the Issaquah PTSA Council and is sponsored by the Issaquah Schools Foundation as well as PTAs of the Issaquah School District.
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Second Winter Break is February 21 – February 24!
The Issaquah Schools Foundation wishes all of you time with your friends and family!
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Black History Month, also called African American History Month, monthlong commemoration of African American history and achievement that takes place each February in the United States. It was begun in 1976. Black History Month is celebrated with events at public schools, universities, and museums and in individual communities that honor the achievements and hardships of historical and contemporary African Americans. (Britannica.com). Learn more!
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Happy Presidents’ Day!
Presidents’ Day, officially Washington’s Birthday, in the United States, holiday (third Monday in February) popularly recognized as honoring George Washington and Abraham Lincoln. The day is sometimes understood as a celebration of the birthdays and lives of all U.S. presidents. (Britannica.com). Learn more!
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Building a Foundation of Support |
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Do you want to learn more about how the Issaquah Schools Foundation supports your student? Contact us to understand our programs and join a community of parents, educators and supporters who value the highest quality education for ALL students in our district. Email your interest to info@isfdn.org and indicate if you would like to meet in person or virtually.
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Are you interested in volunteering with the Issaquah Schools Foundation? We currently have several opportunities available! We need help with administrative support, special committees and projects, on-line auction and event planning. If you are interested, please contact info@isfdn.org.
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