January 23th, 2017

General Membership Meeting-this Wednesday!
This Wednesday come hear what is going on within IM PTSA, have a chance to get an update from Principal Adams and meet other parents. The meeting is at school right after WalkAbout at 10:30am in the IMS Commons!

January Walkabout Training!
LAST CHANCE -COME THIS WEEK!

Come get involved in Walkabout!  Walkabout is a parent volunteer, PTSA sponsored, school loved organization that places parents on campus to be a positive presence during high traffic times (before school, during lunch and after school).  Training is once per lifetime during your children's tenure at IMS but is required before you can participate in the program.  Please join Principal Seth Adams and Walkabout co-chairs Julie Dietiker and Blyth Claeys for our 2nd and final training on Wednesday, January 25th, from 6:30 – 8:00pmin the school library.  We need YOU! Questions?  ContactJulie Dietiker/Blyth Claeys at  or visit our web page here.

IMS Annual Career Fair on Friday, February 3
PRESENTERS NEEDED!!
  Students will meet and hear from professionals of different careers, from fields of medicine to technical and digital. If you are a parent who would like to share about your career, please contact Linda Lung  for more information. 

Catch Up Cafe - Volunteer Opportunity

The PTSA has partnered with the school to help run Catch Up Café, a lunchtime program that allows kids to catch up on missing assignments while eating their lunch. One volunteer is needed to help take attendance, get kids engaged in their missing work and track down kids who forget to come.  A great way to interact with kids and help the school.  A teacher will also always be in attendance so no discipline is required of you and you do not have to be a subject expert.  For more details and to sign up, PLEASE CLICK HERE . Please contact Tara Moe with questions.

Congratulations 2016-2017 IMSPTSA Reflections Art Competition District Finalists! 

Alina Chen, 8th grade, Visual Arts
Nupur Gorkar, 7th grade, Visual Arts 

From 250 Issaquah school district finalists, these two IMS students were selected as part of a group of 50 to represent Issaquah and complete at the State Level. 

Way to go!  Congratulations and Good Luck
Next year’s theme is: “Within Reach”  Visit the IMSPTSA website next fall for more information.

2017 Community Values Survey
 
The Issaquah PTSA Council is conducting a Community Values Survey within the Issaquah School District attendance area.  We are seeking your perspective on five Value Statements based on your experience in the Issaquah School District.  All community members are encouraged to participate including parents, teachers, students, and community members who do not have students in the local schools.  This survey closes on January 31 and the results will be shared with the ISD Administration, the ISD School Board, and the Issaquah Education Association in a presentation open to the public in early February. COMMUNITY VALUES SURVEY 2017

ISSAQUAH STUDENT MOUNTAIN BIKE TEAM

The Issaquah Area Student Mountain Bike Team is expanding! In association with the Washington Student League (WSCL), we will have teams for both middle school and high school students living in the Issaquah school district starting in January of 2017.

 The WSCL mission is to promote youth development, confidence, leadership, health and public stewardship through mountain biking and positive outdoor experience and to create a foundation for lifelong cycling enjoyment.  Through local teams the League provides trained coaches and safe riding opportunities for every student regardless of gender, skill, fitness level, or socio-economic status. 

 Issaquah Middle School and High School Teams will begin practice in late January.  Come be a part of the fun!