IMPORTANT UPCOMING DATES
| 4/29 | ParentWiser Webinar: Navigating Remote Learning |
| 5/3 | Deadline for Submitting Outstanding Educator Nominations |
| 5/4-8 | Staff Appreciation Week |
| 5/18-22 | ISF Nourish Every Mind Week |
| 5/27 | PTSA General Membership Meeting (Virtual) |
| 5/29 | Deadline for Ordering Bricks |
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR 2020 GOLDEN ACORN RECIPIENTS
The recipients of the 2020 Golden Acorn awards for outstanding volunteer service were announced at the April 22nd PTSA general membership meeting. Here are this year's IMS winners:
Carla Geraci
Karissa Mobilia
Angie Warren
Congratulations and our heartfelt thanks to all our wonderful volunteers!
WE NEED YOU FOR THE 2020-21 PTSA BOARD OF DIRECTORS!
Our Board of Directors is looking for new members for the 2020-21 school year! Are you interested in learning more about the school and how the PTSA supports your child? No prior experience is necessary — just a desire to build a stronger school community!
To learn more about available positions, please contact Erin Eaton on the Nominating Committee at erin_gilmore@hotmail.com. Position descriptions are available on the PTSA website here.
LAST CALL FOR NOMINATIONS FOR THE 2020 OUTSTANDING EDUCATOR AWARD
Is there an educator (teacher, assistant, custodian, bus driver, administrator, faculty member) who has gone above and beyond for your IMS student and has had a positive influence in his or her life?
The Outstanding Educator Award is your chance to say thank you. It was created to recognize individuals who have provided outstanding educational opportunities for youth that are above and beyond the normal scope of their job. Please talk with your students about the Outstanding Educator Award and personally nominate or encourage them to nominate someone.
2019 recipients: Rita Mallick and Renee Ott
Nominations for the Outstanding Educator Award must be submitted by midnight this Sunday, May 3rd, 2020. To submit a nomination:
Send questions to the email address above.
7TH & 8TH GRADE FAMILIES! – LAST CHANCE FOR BRICK ORDERS UNTIL 2022!
Calling all IMS families — especially 7th & 8th-grade families! Don’t miss this final opportunity to show your support and leave a legacy at IMS by purchasing an engraved 4” x 8” commemorative brick that will be permanently installed at the main entrance to IMS. Dedicate a brick for your children or make it a celebration of a favorite activity or memory. Proceeds from the brick sales will support the many programs provided by the Issaquah Middle PTSA. Each brick is $50.00, including engraving and installation. The next brick sale will not take place until 2022. ORDER NOW! Click HERE to order online by 5/29/2020.
UPCOMING PARENTWISER WEBINAR ON REMOTE LEARNING
ParentWiser is pleased to present another timely, exclusive webinar for all ISD parents of K-12 this Wednesday, April 29! This webinar will offer LIVE discussions with interactive Q&A by experts. Register for your FREE webinar video links at http://ParentWiser.org/events.
Navigating Remote Learning: 4/29th at 4:00 pm by Challenge Success. Concerned about the impact of remote learning on your child's academic journey? Explore practical tips and guidelines to best support student well-being and learning engagement during our stay-home school closure.
8TH GRADE PARENTS – SAVE THE DATE
On August 27th, the Issaquah High PTSA will sponsor a New to IHS Night at Issaquah High which will include student tours and panels for incoming 9th graders and parents.
HELP HUNGRY FAMILIES IN ISD
We need your help, now more than ever, to assist families in our community. The Issaquah Schools Foundation is partnering with the Issaquah Food & Clothing Bank to ensure students' nutritional needs are being met through this ongoing school closure. We are asking donors to purchase boxes of food directly through Supply All Kids, who will purchase food and pack boxes to distribute at the food bank. You may also contribute directly to the Foundation and we will direct additional support to current and emerging needs during this time.
ISSAQUAH SCHOOLS FOUNDATION NOURISH EVERY MIND – 5/18-22
During the week of May 18-22, 2020, the Issaquah Schools Foundation will feature speakers each day at noon sharing how the Foundation makes a difference in the lives of our students. Visit mcause.us/Nourish2020 or watch on Facebook Live for 15 minutes each day to learn how we enrich the learning experience in our community.
