IMS is participating in the Issaquah Food and Clothing Bank's Holiday Gift Barn program again this year. Last Monday all students were assigned an age and gender in their homeroom class in order to make sure all children in our community have a few new gifts this holiday season. The upcoming thanksgiving weekend can be a good opportunity to purchase gifts and encourage your students to continue be kind week by thinking of others. All gifts should be turned in during homeroom by December 6. Gift cards are always welcome and can be turned in to the office. If you have any questions please contact Becky Gordon.
Return of Backpack Bootcamp! Last year the PTSA partnered with the school to run the first Backpack Bootcamp to support students who are struggling with organization. It was such a success that we plan to continue it as an ongoing initiative. Lack of organization can lead to missed homework, misplaced completed homework and general angst! Parent volunteers will work one-to-one with students in the cafeteria on Monday, December 5th. We will provide a brief training and all the supplies needed to help students organize their binder and create a “Take and leave home” folder. The number of students we are able to help depends upon the number of parent volunteers**. Please consider helping with this worthwhile (and fun) activity and SIGN UP HERE. Feel free to sign up for multiple shifts if you are able to give an entire morning or afternoon.
Do you Text?
Email?
Chat on the phone?
IM PTSA is looking for folks who can text, chat on the phone and answer emails with families that are new to the district and IMS. 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 Informationso that we may pair you with a new family that has similar interests, background, or grade levels.Hate traffic? Try SCHOOLPOOL!!!!
Want less traffic and a green commute to school? Sign up for Issaquah Salmon Friendly Trips SchoolPool by filling out the online enrollment form! A few days after filling out the form, log into your account to see if there is a ride match to school.
SchoolPool trips aren’t just from home to school and back! With SchoolPool, parents can arrange carpools, walking or biking groups to school-related activities, such as sports practices and events, school music events, clubs, and tutorials. Just type in where you live, where you want to go, and the time of the event. The system will match you with other parents taking the same trip!
The more people that sign up, the more likely you will find convenient carpools, biking and walking groups, so spread the word! Email questions to salmonfriendlytrips@issaquahwa.gov
ParentWiser presents… Nov 21stRun, Hide, Fight at 7pm at Issaquah High School, Black Box Theater by School Resource Officer and Active Shooter Trainer, Diego Zanella of Issaquah Police Dept. Increasingly we're hearing about shooters in schools, offices, churches and around town. Whether present in a public space, or waiting to hear from loved ones at a scene, do you know what to do? For parents of K-12.
Nov 29thSCREENAGERS – Growing Up in the Digital Age at 7-9pm at Liberty High School, Theater. Another chance to see this film documentary, with expert panel Q&A, exploring struggles over social media, video games, academics and internet addiction. With insights from psychologists, brain scientists, and families, SCREENAGERS reveals how tech time impacts kids' development and how parents can best navigate the digital world and find balance. Watch the trailer at: http://www.screenagersmovie.com For parents & students of K-12.
Register for these events at http://ParentWiser.org These ParentWiser events are FREE for Issaquah school district PTSA members, $5 donation requested for non-members at the door; sponsored by Issaquah PTSA Council, Issaquah Schools Foundation and Swedish Medical of Issaquah.
Want less traffic and a green commute to school? Sign up for Issaquah Salmon Friendly Trips SchoolPool by filling out the 