| 6/22 | 8th Grade Promotion (Virtual) |
| 6/23 | Last Day of School |
| 6/23-25 | Student Laptop and Hotspot Return |
| 8/7-13 | Online Back to School Check-In |
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE NEW 2020-21 IMPTSA BOARD
IMPTSA members elected the following people to the 2020-21 IMPTSA Executive Board at last week's general membership meeting. Congratulations to all!
Co-Presidents: Wendy Cummins and Erin Eaton
Vice President of Communications: Katie Cannon
Vice President of Ways & Means: Kelly Finkbeiner
Vice President of Programs: OPEN
Treasurer: Betsy Grant
Secretary: Tanya Russell
We still have many openings for different roles in the PTSA, and we need YOU and your skills! If interested in learning more, please reach out to our PTSA Presidents.
A MESSAGE FOR WALKABOUT VOLUNTEERS NOT RETURNING NEXT YEAR
Thank you to all that participated in the program this year. Your time is always appreciated! For those of you moving on from IMS next year who wish to be removed from our WalkAbout distribution list, please send an email with the word “unsubscribe” in the subject line to walkabout@issaquahmiddleptsa.org.
FEELING CREATIVE? TAKE PART IN NEXT YEAR'S REFLECTIONS COMPETITION!
Each year the National PTA sponsors an art competition for writers, composers, dancers, photographers, and visual artists. Next year's theme is "I MATTER BECAUSE..." We want to encourage kids passionate in these areas to get to work on a fabulous piece of art to share at the IMS Reflections contest in the fall. Directions and guidelines can be found HERE. Questions can be emailed to the district Reflections chairperson Kristen Allen-Bentsen at kallenbentsen@hotmail.com. Let the theme inspire you and the creativity flow! We can't wait to see what IMS students come up with!
YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE — AMBASSADORS NEEDED!
Settling into a new school district or community can be difficult for students and families. The New Family Ambassador Program strives to ease that transition by pairing existing IMS families with a new family each fall. Please consider volunteering for this important role. If you would like to help make a new family feel welcome this fall or for more information, please email us at familyambassadors@issaquahmiddleptsa.org
PARENT EDUCATION
Did you miss one of the amazing guest speaker ParentWiser presentations this year? PTSA members have free access to view several recorded events that may be useful to you. Visit the ParentWiser website to check them out by clicking HERE.
Can't find that flyer you glanced at in an email that interested you? Not to worry, those can easily be accessed at Peachjar School Flyers or by clicking on the Peachjar icon on the main page of the PTSA's website.
SUMMERTIME MASTERCLASS SPEAKING SERIES
ParentWiser wants to share with you information about an online Masterclass speaking series this summer, Parenting in Place. Nationally known expert presenters will lead weekly conversations addressing specific concerns we're facing as parents right now. Browse the list of weekly topics below and visit their website to register, Parenting In Place Masterclass. Please note a fee applies.
June 10: Summer Without Camp – Create the fun and connection of summer camp at home - while working.
June 17: Anxiety & Building Resistance – How to boost children's empathy and resilience - needed now more than ever.
June 24: Screen Time – Understanding, mentoring, and making peace with kids' use of tech.
July 1: Independence – Break free of the overparenting trap and build our kids' independence skills.
July 8: Showing Up – Why parental presence matters and how to be present during challenging times.
July 15: Finding Peace - How to tap into self-care, self-compassion, and acceptance to thrive in uncertain times.
July 22: Motivation – How to boost our kids' drive, agency, and personal growth even when things are hard.
July 29: Back-to-School – Prepping for a smooth re-entry into school for Fall 2020 (no matter what school looks like).
For more information, visit http://ParentWiser.org or contact Hannah Coblentz and Anna Ream at parentwiser@issaquahptsa.org
STUDENT LAPTOP AND HOTSPOT RETURN – 6/23-25
Students and families who have laptops and/or hot spots checked out from the ISD will need to return those items by the end of the school year. Curbside drop off return has been scheduled for June 23, 24, and 25 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Briarwood, Endeavour, Grand Ridge, Newcastle, and Issaquah Valley Elementary Schools along with Issaquah Middle School.
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.
