April 26th PTSA Membership Mtg 10:30am IMS Commons
April 28th Talent Show
April 28th WSPTA Convention
May 11th ISF Nourish Everymind Lunch 12pm, Meydenbauer
May 17th Nourish Everymind Breakfast 7am, Eastridge Church
PBSES Info Session 6:30-8pm S Sunny Hills Elementary
May 18th PBSES 6:30-8pm IMS
May 22nd PBSES Info Session 6:30pm-8pm
May 23rd Spring Band Concert
May 24th IM PTSA Membership Mtg 10:30 Commons
IMS PTSA Board
President Kristen Allen Bentsen Wendy Shah
Secretary Anne Livingston
Treasurer Kristin Brennock
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
April 24th, 2017
Please HELP THIS WEEK! Volunteers for IMS Talent Show
The students are getting set to show off their talent but they need some help!
We need one volunteer to make sure that things run smoothly back stage. This person will need to help during the Dress RehearsalWednesday 4/26 3:00pm to 4:40pm and during the show on Friday 4/28 1:30pm to 4:45pm.
Also, we need two volunteers to sell concessions in the Commons during the show on Friday.
Julie Morgan, the ASB secretary is looking for one parent to help inventory our stock of PE uniforms. This job should take about three hours and can be done at the volunteers convenience (during the school day) anytime before June 1. Please contact Kristen Allen Bentsen if you are available.
Do you want to volunteer at IMS and have a huge impact on our greater Issaquah community at the same time?
PTSA is looking for 1-2 people to coordinate our Outreach program (well established with great mentoring) next year. Responsibilities include:
Partner with ASB for Holiday gift barn
Coordinate Lunch for the Break program at IMS
Help with Tools 4 Schools donation in the spring
Help coordinate with between PTSA and other non-profit organizations to support families in our school and Issaquah
Consider grabbing a friend or neighbor and taking on this role for your school and greater community!! Please contact Tara Moe orKristen Allen Bentsen with questions.
Save the Date for Nourish Every Mind You don't want to miss Nourish Every Mind 2017, celebrating the Foundation's 30th anniversary and featuring a new Luncheon venue. The Foundation’s signature event, Nourish Every Mind celebrates the Foundation’s impact and raises funds for ongoing support of our students.
Nourish Every Mind Luncheon May 11, 2017 Meydenbauer Center, Bellevue
Nourish Every Mind Breakfast May 17, 2017 Eastridge Church, Issaquah
IMS uses PBSES with the kids- do you know what PBSES is? Come and learn!
In May 2017, parents are invited to learn more about PBSES (Positive Behavior and Social Emotional Support) and how you can use PBSES strategies at home. During this workshop, we will discuss a progressive discipline approach to conflicts at home. This workshop will focus on child brain development, creating clear and consistent limits, and strategies that you can use with your child or children.
There are three opportunities to attend this workshop:
May 17, 2017 - Sunny Hills Elementary School May 18, 2017 - Issaquah Middle School May 22nd - Maywood Middle School
The Student Support Coaches for the elementary and middle schools will host the sessions and they will start at 6:30 and conclude at 8pm.
What do YOU do when your child makes mistakes or fails?
How you answer this question can change your relationship with your child and your child's motivation and resilience. Join us for an exciting series of events this April as we host the NY Times bestselling author Jessica Lahey and her book: The Gift Of Failure. What to do next:
1. Read the Book: Get your copy of The Gift of Failure ASAP so you can read it over spring break. Issaquah Barnes & Noble has copies waiting for you.
2. Don't miss Jessica Lahey's talk: REGISTER to join us at 10am (SOLD OUT) or 7pm on April 25thto hear Ms. Lahey's potentially life-changing message. You will not want to miss it! Walk-ins welcome if space available.)
3. Debrief Discussion: Join us on May 22nd at 7pm in the Swedish Issaquah Cafe (NEW LOCATION) to debrief your key takeaways from the book and/or her talk. See you then!
ParentWiser events are FREE for Issaquah school district PTSA members, donations requested for non-members at registration or at the door; sponsored by Issaquah PTSA Council, Issaquah Schools Foundation and Swedish Medical of Issaquah.
