October 24th, 2016

THIS WEDNESDAY--
PTSA MEMBERSHIP MEETING!
This Wednesday, October 26th at 10:30our PTSA Memerbship meeting will be held in the IMS Commons.  This location will hold us to the 90 minute meeting format or we will be trampled by 300 seventh graders coming in to lunch!  This month we will be voting on two faculty grant requests, learning about our new IMS Ambassador program and talking about a few exciting new ways to volunteer at IMS.  As always, Principal Seth Adams  will be there to answer questions and give us a "state of IMS" address.  We are collecting nut free breakfast bars for the teachers to have on hand for hungry kids during the day. Please consider bringing a box or two with you to this meeting!

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CLEANING OUT CLOSETS?? Extra clothes that are too small?
Are you cleaning out your student's clothing?  Do you have gently used IMS spirit wear:  sweatpants sweatshirts, even used PE t-shirts your student no longer needs or wears?   The IMS Angel Student Assistance Program will gladly take them!  If you have these items, please bring them to the IMS front office or contact one of the program chairs to make other arrangements: Kristin Brennock  or Elizabeth McIntyre.
 
Thank you to all the families that recently donated various goods to the IMS Angel Student Assistance Program.  Your generosity is appreciated by many! 

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Order BE KIND T-Shirts
New Design Only Available Until November 4 at 8:00 a.m.

They're back....and available only one time this year.  If you missed them last year or want to update colors and designs for this year, be sure to order the 2016-2017 edition of IMS's increasingly famous BE KIND T-shirts.  Orders will be accepted on the IMS PTSA website or on a paper form in the office untilFriday, November 4, at 8:00 a.m. The shirts will be distributed during ASB Kindness Week on November 16.

This year's design features BE KIND on the front and the word “kindness” in different languages on the back.  Shirts are preshrunk cotton, adult sizes S-3XL, in bright purple and dark blue tie-dye.  Pricing depends on the color of the shirt and the sizing so please check the above links.  Please consider donating an extra so everyone can have one.

Sponsored by Issaquah Middle PTSA, excess proceeds benefit the Angel Program, which provides basic school necessities to Issaquah Middle School students in need.  Students recognized by teachers with "kindness cards" may enter them in the office drawing for a free T-shirt.  Students whose names are drawn and who have already ordered a shirt will be reimbursed. Information is also available on the IM PTSA website or by contacting poolnorby@comast.net

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The IMS PTSA is starting a great new program called New Family Ambassadors Program.  You can make a difference to families who are new to the Issaquah school district and IMS.  Please consider volunteering for this new and important role!  As an Ambassador, you will serve as a contact person to answer questions (via email, phone or maybe even coffee!) and help our new and returning families feel welcome at IMS.  Please tell us about yourself here:  New Family Ambassador Volunteer Information so that we may pair you with a new family that has similar interests, background, or grade levels.

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4-5 FOLKS NEEDED THIS FRIDAY to hand out prizes-Super easy and fun!!

ASB Magazine Drive Trending Distribution The final task for this years ASB Magazine Drive is to distribute the Trending orders so the students can take them home for delivery.  The Leadership students will be organizing the orders during 6th period so we just need volunteers to help hand them out during the last 15 minutes of the school day on October 28th. SIGN UP HERE!! REFLECTIONS PIECES DUE THIS FRIDAY!! The 2016-2017  Reflections theme is:   What is Your Story?   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.