January 27th PTSA General membership Meeting Community Center10:30am
February 5 Career Day WEBtivity - Valentines - After School in the Commons
February 11th Lunch for break drop offs
February 12 Spirit Day
February 15-19 Second Winter Break - No School
IMS PTSA Board
President Becky Gordon
Secretary Anne Livingston
Treasurer Tara Moe
VP Hospitality Kristen Brennock Kristen Wood
VP Communications Rachel Stoner
VP Ways & Means Amy Cancelosi
VP Programs Victoria Evans
VP Volunteers Valerie Yanni
Success: Stay Organized, Manage Time and Study Skills, by Jenni Butz of Pacific Learning Academy
Tues, Feb 23rd, 2016 7:00-8:30pm PCMS (for parents of middle/high school teens)
Help your teen succeed by learning practical organizational, time management and study skills that can be personalized to the individual learning style. Put basic office supplies to use and reduce mind clutter.Anxiety – Yours, Mine and Ours, by Laura Kastner PhD
Tues, Mar 8th, 2016 7:00-8:30pm Issaquah High School, Theater (for parents of middle/high school teens)
This lecture will discuss research on teen stress by author of Wise Minded Parenting (among other publications), Laura Kastner PhD. Some stress is good! Challenges energize, focus and motivate us. Stress management and resilience are key personal strengths that can determine success or failure. Learn how to help, rather than hinder, your teens’ stress management.
January 25th, 2016
World Record Attempt-Volunteers Needed!
Parent volunteers needed for world record attempt and ASB Social Help the kids achieve and then celebrate a new world record! The great attempt is planned for the PM Assembly on Friday, February 26th to be followed by the ASB Social (IMS 6/7/8 graders with ASB card) immediately after school. About 30-40 volunteers needed-- please consider helping out! More info and sign upHERE!
General Membership Meeting This Week!
IM PTSA Meeting thisWednesday, January 27, at10:30 am, in the Teen Center at the Issaquah Community Center. We will learn about the April 2016 Bond, Hear from Mr. Adams, and receive a construction update on the new building.
We are welcoming Special Guests L. Michelle from ISD and School Board Member Anne Moore who will give an overview of what the upcoming bond will include for our school district which will go before voters on April 26, 2016. What is in the bond? How will the Bond impact our taxes? Come and hear the information, ask questions, and get answers about this important School Bond for our community!
Hope to see you there!
PTA Men's Essay Contest - Men Making a Difference This program recognizes the important and different contribution that men make in children's lives and in their education. For an application and complete rules please follow this link.
Objective In an effort to help promote male engagement around the state of Washington, the objective of this contest is for students of all ages to write an essay about a male role model that has had a profound impact on their life. These essays, from a student's perspective, will serve to inspire positive male engagement.
When writing their essays, students can consider many questions including (but not limited to): •Why is this male role model important in your life? •What life lessons, ethics, or skills have they taught you? •Why do you look up to him and appreciate having him in your life? •How would your life be different without this person? •How would other kids benefit from having a similar role model in their life?
Must be postmarked no later than March 1, 2016.Lunch for the Break Lunch for the Break is coming up for the February Midwinter Break. Issaquah Middle School is among those schools serviced by this program. Visitwww.lunchforthebreak.com to learn more, register to donate, or register as a client. Important Dates: •Donations Drop off: February 10th •Family Pick Up: February 11th
SUPPORT & CARING in a time of Grief
IM PTSA wants to express their support and sorrow for the loss within our community of 6th grader Manny Martinez.
Manny was a generous spirit that would do anything to help anyone. He loved to make people laugh, he was a big ball of energy that most people could recognize when he was running by with a smile on his face and his awesome hair flowing behind him. He was so much packed into such a small package. He loved to love life and have fun with everything that he did. If he was playing a video game or reading a book he did it with only a passion that Manny could do every single task he under took with.
As you can imagine the family is grieving and and the IM PTSA is trying to ease their burden during this time of grief. We are collecting donations of gift cards to be given t the family. Please contact Kristina Hard if you want to bring the family a meal or make a donation.
General Membership Meeting This Week!
Lunch for the Break is coming up for the February Midwinter Break. Issaquah Middle School is among those schools serviced by this program. Visit