Spotlight on Success September 2, 2022 |
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WELCOME to the new school year! We hope you are excited to begin the school year as we are! The road ahead holds the promise of new beginnings and opportunities to adapt and learn in new ways. We hope to be a resource for you throughout your child’s K-12 educational journey! We welcome your help in making vital, impactful programs available to district students.
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Who is the Foundation? For 35 years, the Issaquah Schools Foundation has been making a difference in the lives of students and their families in the cities of Issaquah, Sammamish, Newcastle, Bellevue, and Renton. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, which began in 1987, we have contributed more than $13 million to support educational opportunities in our community, funding programs for all 26 schools and 20,000 students in the district.
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What do we do? Our mission is clear -- drive resources district-wide to help students reach the promise of their potential. We strive to be the unifying organization that enables the Issaquah School District to provide access to exceptional opportunities district-wide that ignite learning, improve educational outcomes, and prepare all students to be confident, competent, and engaged citizens.
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How do we do this? With your volunteerism and funding support, we can continue to implement impactful and innovative programs to meet the ever-changing needs of our students, families, and educators.
Thank you for helping to build a foundation for great schools and a great community! We invite you to learn more about the Foundation and how TOGETHER we can make a difference for every child. To learn more about the Foundation, donate or volunteer, visit www.isfdn.org.
Wishing you all the best for a successful school year,
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Cornell Atwater, Executive Director
Issaquah Schools Foundation
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Making an Impact: Cultural Bridges Summer Program Recap & ISD New Hire Academy |
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Cultural Bridges Summer Program
Our Cultural Bridges program in partnership with the King County Library System has been busy offering a Summer Program for Issaquah School District students. Little ones have been sharpening their reading and comprehension skills, creating art and enjoying outdoor games. Thank you to our donors and our volunteers to make this activity possible!
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ISD New Hire Academy
Thank you for helping us welcome our district’s newest educators at ISD New Hire Academy today! Your support provided breakfast, gift cards to help with classroom set up, and information about upcoming Classroom Enrichment Grant opportunities for these teachers.
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Dining for Kids is Back…With a Twist! |
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This year, we’re partnering with local restaurants who celebrate giving back to our community. Mark your calendar today and check back the first week of each month for details on how your meal purchase can be donated back to support our students!
When you Dine for Kids each month, our restaurant partners donate 20-33% of the cost of your meal back to the Issaquah Schools Foundation to fund resources and programs in the areas of academic support & enrichment, behavioral & mental health, basic student needs, community outreach and engagement, teacher grants, dedicated fine arts, and more. Certain restrictions apply.
Mark your calendar for these upcoming opportunities to Dine for Kids:
Visit us online to see how your meal purchase can be donated back to support our students!
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Help fuel success for every student in all 26 schools! Your gift ensures that all students have the resources they need to navigate their unique path to success:
- Academic Support, Homework Labs, Tutoring
- Mental Health, Social & Emotional Support
- Dedicated Fine Arts, STEM/Robotics Clubs Support
- Student & Teacher Grants, Scholarships
- Cultural Bridges Community Outreach & Resources
Visit us online to learn more about how your donation to Issaquah Schools Foundation funds vital programs for our students!
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ParentWiser: The New Science of Self-Actualization |
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Join ParentWiser on Tuesday, October 4, 2022 from 7pm – 8:15pm for an evening with Scott Barry Kaufman, PhD as he discusses his latest book, Transcend: The New Science of Self-Actualization. Dr. Kaufman is a cognitive scientist and humanistic psychologist, Founder, Center for The Science of Human Potential & Host: The Psychology Podcast.
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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Teacher Grant Applications are Open! |
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Do you have an exciting idea for your school or classroom? Teacher Grant Applications are open! All grant applicants are encouraged to attend our grants workshop. Learn the basics of what we’re looking for in grant applications and how the online process works.
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Wednesday, September 7th at 5pm
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Thursday, October 6th at 4:30pm
Through our Teacher Grant program, the Issaquah Schools Foundation provides funds to explore and implement new ideas in the classroom that provide the following:
- Demonstrate innovation in teaching.
- Can be expanded to benefit multiple schools or classrooms.
- Offer equity to our district.
- Clearly articulate impact.
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Happy Labor Day!
Wishing all students and their families a well-deserved break! Visit us at https://isfdn.org/ to learn how we support students year-round! |
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It’s National
Hispanic Heritage Month!
Did you know that National Hispanic Heritage Month is from September 15 to October 15? Each year, Americans observe National Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 to October 15, by celebrating the histories, cultures and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America. Source
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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? Join us for a Meet & Greet 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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Want to help make an impact?
AmazonSmile is a simple and automatic way for you to support Issaquah Schools Foundation every time you shop Amazon, at no cost to you. When you shop at smile.amazon.com, you’ll find the exact same prices, selection and shopping experience as Amazon.com, with the added bonus that Amazon will donate a portion of the purchase price the Foundation!
Visit smile.amazon.com and search "Issaquah Schools Foundation" and select the Foundation as your charity of choice.
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Follow Issaquah Schools Foundation Online! |
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