October 27th Parent Ed: What is really happening at IHS? 7-8pm, IHS
October 28th PTSA General Membership Meeting,10:30am
October 29th Parent Ed: Intro to the American School System 6:30-7:30pm, IVE library
October 30th Reflections Entries Due,2pm
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
OCTOBER 19TH, 2015
President’s letter When people think about the PTSA they tend to think about activities or events at their child’s school. However, all PTAs in Washington are part of the Washington State PTA. The WA State PTA’s strength is in its numbers, and when you add the IM PTSA’s membership to all of the other PTAs in the state we have a powerful voice to advocate for all students across the state.
Thank you for joining the Issaquah Middle PTSA this year.
If you have a passion for increasing educational opportunities for all students, won’t you consider attending the 2015 Washington State PTA Legislative Assembly in Olympia on October 24th? Scroll down for more information.
You are sure to learn a lot about the legislative process in our state!
LEGISLATIVE On Saturday, October 24 the Washington State PTA will hold its annual Legislative Assembly in Olympia. Would you like to be a part of the delegate team from IMS? The IM PTSA will cover the cost of registration for up to 9 delegates. This is a great opportunity for the IM PTSA to influence state-wide PTSA legislative priorities that impact all students in the state of Washington.
If you are interested in attending please contact Randi Wright at before October 20.
Corporate Matching Supports IMS
Last year, IMS missed out on thousands in donations!Don’t let valuable school donations go to waste!
1. Hundreds of local companies offer matching. Matching is not just offered by Microsoft, Boeing, and Starbucks. See if your company matches (hundreds do!) Find out HERE.
2. Your volunteer hours count as cash! Many employers now will match your time with dollars.
3. Claiming your match takes seconds. We’ve made it as easy for you. Click below to go directly to many common matching forms. Claims are typically accepted within one year of donation so it’s not too late!
Amgen Bank of America Boeing Costco Dell Disney Edelman Expedia F5 Networks FM Global GE Healthcare Genentech Google JP Morgan Lease Crutcher Lewis Microsoft Oracle Salesforce Starbucks (cash) Starbucks (time) TE Connectivity US Bank Verizon Additions, corrections, or questions? Mail Kris Fuehr
Thank you Volunteers!
August Back to School Days Coordinators: Amber Zielinski & Lin Cheng and everyone who volunteered in August First Day Packets: Lin Cheng and the students and parents who helped to fill all the packets Fall Staff Luncheon: Nishi Dhanidina & Carol Ann Browne and all the Costco shoppers Financial Review Committee: Ilyse Wagner, Lin Cheng, & Bertina Loeffler Sedlack
September Walk About: Kristen Allen-Bentsen and Kerri Jensen and the WalkAbout volunteers Picture Day: Valerie Yanni and the team of volunteers who helped Curriculum Night: Kristen Brennock & Kristen Wood & the Hospitality Bakers,the board members who helped and Carri Christianson-Freuh, our ISF liaison LogoWear: Alane Louie & Heather Ross BBQ: Kristin Brennock and Kristen Wood for shopping at Costco and everyone who helped at the event. ASB Magazine Drive Volunteer Coordinators: Valerie Yanni & Emily Palmgren Reflections Art Contest
Feeling a bit stifled by the start of homework? Let your artistic side loose with the 2015-2016 Reflection’s theme: Let Your Imagination Fly. Entries are due October 30, 2015. Start working on yours now! Students can submit up to three Reflections entries. Please note new sizing guidelines for photography and visual arts is a maximum finished size of 18x24 inches. Complete rules for each category can be found here.
Important dates: October 30th--IMS Reflections entries due in office by 2:00pm. November 18th-- IMS Reflections Reception for all entrants 7:00pmfollowing PTSA meeting. November 13th-- 2016 Theme Search Contest ($100 prize if your theme is chosen)
LEGISLATIVE 
