September 28th 10:30-12:30 PTSA General Membership Meeting
October 10th NO SCHOOL
ATTENTION ALLVOLUNTEERS!!
If you are interested in doing Walkabout, or helping at school for any of our many programs and events you need to do a Volunteer Background Check through the Issaquah school district. If you did it last year you NEED TO RENEW IT and it is SUPER EASY!!
Do you work for a company that matches charitable donations? Starbucks, Microsoft, Boeing and many others have matching programs. Don't forget your employer match when you donate to the IM PTSA! 'Pass the Hat' donations, Angel program donations, and even membership dues are considered tax-deductible contributions and are eligible for matching funds. These funds are an important part of the PTSA's budget, so don't forget to submit your donation for a match!
IMS PTSA Board
President Kristen Allen Bentsen Wendy Shah
Secretary Anne Livingston
Treasurer Tina Ellis
VP Hospitality Kristen Brennock Kristen Wood
VP Communications Rachel Stoner
VP Ways & Means Amy Cancelosi
VP Programs Heather Bratton
VP Volunteers Tara Moe
VP Outreach Becky Gordon
September 26th, 2016
WALKABOUT TRAINING IS TUESDAY! Training is this week onTuesday, September 27th from 6:30 – 8:00pm. All it takes is this one time training and then you’re set to walk each year. It’s a great way to volunteer in an area that directly impacts your child’s day and always fun to catch up with other parents. The time commitment is up to you, and flexible! Are you a Veteran walker? To sign up, please click here. We need YOU! Questions? Contact Julie Dietiker/Blyth Claeys atimswalkabout@gmail.com.
IMS Vision and Hearing Screening Please come help on Monday, November 7th from 7-10 am to make sure that our Middle School is filled with children who can see and hear (no promises on applying those skills). We need a large group of parents (25-30) to make this annual event happen. SIGN UP HERE!
Please remember, everyone needs to have a current ISD volunteer application that has been approved. You can find the link on the IMS website or HERE:
Are you passionate about education legislative issues? The PTSA is looking for an Advocacy Chair. In this role, you would work to educate our PTSA membership on legislative issues that affect our kids. There is a lot of council support for this position so if you are a good editor (turning legislative bills from legalese into understandable sound bites) and/or you are passionate about education, this job is for you! Would you like more information? Contact Kristen Allen-Bentsen if at all interested or have questions.
The Angels of our Community-do you want to be one??
The IMS Angel Student Assistance Program is looking for families that want to purchase or donate items that will support other IMS families that could use help occasionally throughout the school year. If you want your name added to the potential donor list, please contact Kristin Brennock or Elizabeth McIntyre . Thank you in advance for your generosity!
REFLECTIONS IS HERE!! The 2016-2017 Reflections theme is: What is Your Story? Start working now! Complete rules for each category and entry forms can be found at the IM PTSA website. Important dates:
Fri., October 28- entries due in school office by 2:30 p.m. Wed. November 16-- Reflections Reception for all entrants6:30p.m. following PTSA meeting.
Do you want to Volunteer from HOME???? Matching Gifts Coordinator Needed for IM PTSA
Help the IM PTSA maximize our donation dollars and make the biggest impact for kids and teachers. The matching gifts coordinator is responsible for improving awareness of many companies' matching gifts programs so that the PTSA captures all available matches, and confirming and approving online matches. This position does not require a big time commitment and is almost exclusively online. Great for someone who wants to help but only has time in the evenings! contact Kristen Allen Bentsenor Wendy Shah if remotely interested.
The IMS Angel Student Assistance Program is looking for families that want to purchase or donate items that will support other IMS families that could use help occasionally throughout the school year. If you want your name added to the potential donor list, please contact 
