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
PBSES - what is it? 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
May 18, 2017 Issaquah Middle
May 22nd Maywood Middle
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.
May 8th, 2017
Binder Bootcamp- TODAY!!!! We still need you-even for an hour!
We still need people, even for an hour on Monday- that is today!!
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 hour or two. SIGN-UP HERE!!!
All volunteers must be cleared by Issaquah School District. Please use the following link to begin the application process. Application.
Food Donation Needed!! Please sign up to drop off food!!
The IM PTSA is sponsoring a promotion luncheon for families of 8th grade LRC2 parents on Wednesday June 14th. Please sign up to help us send these families off to IHS in style. Food can be delivered to the IMS office anytime between Monday June 12th and Wednesday June 14th at 10am. (Due to district guidelines, food must be purchased and not prepared at home). Thank you for your support! You will notice that we are piloting a new sign-up process on our website. If you are not a member on our website you may have to enter your name and email. SIGN-UP HERE!!
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.
ISF Nourish Every Mind Luncheon -THURSDAY!! 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
CONGRATS!!! Outstanding Educator & Golden Acorn Recipients
Every year IM PTSA honors an Outstanding Educator who has made an exceptional effort to enhance the learning environment here at IMS. This person could be a teacher, administrator, assistant, custodian, bus driver or a community member. The recipients are chosen based on nominations from received from students, parents and individuals in our community.
This year we are proud to honor 4 members of our outstanding IMS staff.
Traci Brewster
Anthony Jackson
Sandie Schertzl
Julia Weed
Congratulations to this year’s recipients!
The Golden Acorn award is given each year to volunteers in our IMS community who have given generously of their time and talent to not only the students and staff here at IMS but also to our district and greater community. The recipients are chosen based on nominations received from community members.
This year we are proud to honor these 4 amazing volunteers.
Amy Cancelosi
Cindy Kelm
Pete Norby
Rachel Stoner
Congratulations to this year’s recipients!
THANK YOU!!!! A HUUUUGE Thank You to Dana Wollpert and Amy Hansen for volunteering to coordinate an amazing week honoring and appreciating our staff at IMS!! In turn they would like to thank and recognize our amazing community sponsors: Chick -Fil- A Las Margaritas Trader Joe's Agave Cocina & Tequilas Corner Bakery MOD Pizza Town & Country Markets Candy Tyme Small Cakes Panera Bread
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.
