October 26th General membership Mtg 10:30, IMS Library
October 28th PTSA Welcome Coffee 8:30am
Reflection Entries Due 2:30pm
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
October 17th, 2016
IMS is at 72% - We Need the community to Join!
The IM PTSA membership is currently at 72% but you can help us get to 100%! If you are reading this you are probably a proud IM PTSA member. If you are not sure log in to your PTSA account and review your account orders. Your paid membership will appear under the orders section on your account screen. GRAB A NEIGHBOR, GRANDPARENT, or ask a BUSINESS that you frequent regularly to join IM PTSA. Spread the word!! You can be a PTSA member and live out of state. An IM PTSA Membership supports PTSA sponsored programs & activities and gives the PTSA a stronger voice in legislative matters. Individual & Family Members will also receive a student directory to connect you with other IMS families. Sign uponline or use the paper Membership Form. Question? Contact Shari Tokumi.?Lunch Time Fun!!
The PTSA is teaming up with the administrative team at IMS to provide more activities for kids during the second half of lunch. Specifically, the school is looking for donations of new or gently used board games, checker boards and decks of cards. Board games should be ones that can be played to finish within fifteen minutes. Please deliver to the main office, labeled "lunch". Thank you! SIGN UP HERE!JOIN US FOR COFFEE! Welcome to the brand new IMS and to a fabulous school year. The PTSA invites you to attend a morning coffee. If you are a new parent to middle school, or new to our district, this is a great opportunity to meet people who can help answer your questions about navigating school, sports or the community and to hear from our awesome principal. Are you a returning parent? Come help build community and share your knowledge with new parents. All are welcome!
Friday, October 28 at 8:30am -10am in the IMS Commons
Three volunteers needed!!!
The PTSA is looking for three people to work with the school to plan a party for the 8th grade at the end of the year. This year, for the first time, we will be traveling to the UW, where the kids will be treated to an afternoon in the Hec Ed recreation center, complete with bowling, video games, dancing and more. Tasks include:
Selling tickets at lunch in May
decorating the venue
delivering snacks and goodies
Coordinates volunteers for the event
It's so much fun to celebrate the achievements of our 8th graders! If you would like more information about this job, please contact Tara Moe
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 by2:30 p.m. Wed. November 16-- Reflections Reception for all entrants 6:30p.m. following PTSA meeting.
POSITIVE PARENTING- Wednesday October 19th
Join us for an intriguing talk with Brandyn Roark and Kire Dassel of the Brooks Powers group on how to reframe and shift our thinking about kids and parenting by using key strategies and skills based in positive reinforcement and how to set firm, consistent, and kind limits; while understanding the stages of the developing brain. IHS Theater 7pm-8:30pm
Additional district events sponsored by Parentwiser* and/or partners this fall: Oct 29th – “The Power of Me, Power of We” conference sponsored by Influence the Choice (Issaquah Schools Foundation) and Friends of Youth, 9am-4pm Register HERE Nov 7th – “Parenting the Developing Mind”, by Issaquah School District and Brooks Powers, 7-8:30pm Issaquah High Theater Nov 21st – “Run/Hide/Fight Parent Training” by Police Officer Diego Zanella, Issaquah High Black Box Theater
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