On Wednesday, May 3rdthe Flat Iron Grill and Black Duck Cask and Bottle will be donating a portion of their proceeds to ISF. Please go to their restaurants and support our kids!
CALENDAR
May 8th Binder Bootcamp
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
May 1st 2017
Binder Bootcamp- May 8th!!
Binder Bootcamp is an ongoing initiative organized by IMS PTSA and supported by Issaquah Schools Foundation. The goal is to help students who are struggling with organization. Lack of organization can lead to missed homework, misplaced completed homework and general angst!
Volunteers work one-to-one with students who are referred by teachers, counselors and parents. We provide a brief training and all the supplies needed to help students organize their binder.
The number of students we are able to help depends upon the number of volunteers. Please consider helping with this worthwhile (and fun) activity and feel free to sign up for multiple shifts if you are able to give an entire morning or afternoon. SIGN-UP HERE!!!
All volunteers must be cleared by Issaquah School District. Please use the following link to begin the application process. Application.
Volunteer at your own convenience!
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.
Fall is around the corner!! PTSA is already planning for next school year! Are you able to help in anyway? Please consider grabbing a friend or offering to help with one of these jobs:
Outreach Program: PTSA is looking for 1-2 people to coordinate our Outreach program (well established with great mentoring) next year.
Corporate Rebates: This is a position that does not require a big time commitment and can be done exclusively from home on your own time.
Reflections Coordinators: Oversees the Reflections art contest (great for 2 people to do together who have an interest in art).
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 or interest.
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:
Read the Book: Get your copy of The Gift of Failure ASAP so you can read it before the debrief session. Issaquah Barnes & Noble has copies waiting for you.
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.
