Fundraising
Annual Giving Campaign
Annual Giving Campaign
Chair:
(none)
When:
Year long
The Annual Giving Campaign is our extremely popular and simple alternative to the seemingly endless cycle of fundraising events. You can make a one-time, tax-deductible contribution to the IMPTSA during the membership registration process or at any time on our website. An average donation of $85 per family each year enables us to continue our important work supporting the IMS community. The Issaquah Middle PTSA is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.
Corporate Matching
Corporate Matching
Chair:
(none)
When:
Year long
Don't let your donation go without being matched! We welcome matching funds from participating companies.
Dining for Dollars
Dining for Dollars
Chair:
(none)
When:
Year-round
Our Dining for Dollars events allow IMS families to earn money for the PTSA by simply eating at a local restaurant! About once a month, we partner with a local restaurant who then donates a portion of the night’s sales to our PTSA.
Salmon Days Parking
Salmon Days Parking
Chair:
(none)
When:
October
Each fall during Issaquah’s famous Salmon Days celebration, IMPTSA raises money by offering parking at the conveniently located IMS parking lots. The parking lots are staffed by IMS parent and student volunteers working in shifts over the two days of the festival. Salmon Days Parking has proven to be a fun and profitable fundraiser for the Issaquah Middle PTSA.
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Hospitality
Pamper the Panther
Pamper the Panther
Chair:
(none)
When:
All year
Pamper the Panther is a monthly IM PTSA Hospitality program. Every month Hospitality works closely with Issaquah Middle School to select a few homeroom classes to ask for donations of $$ and/or food to help them put together a monthly staff luncheon. Help us Pamper the Panther and show our staff how much we appreciate ALL they do every day for our Panther Cubs.
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School Events
Textbook Distribution Winter
Textbook Distribution Winter
Chair:
(none)
When:
February
8th Grade End of Year Events
8th Grade End of Year Events
Chair:
(none)
When:
June
5th Grade Parent Night
5th Grade Parent Night
Chair:
(none)
When:
March 10th
ASB Fundraising
ASB Fundraising
Chair:
(none)
When:
Fall
ASB Activities
ASB Activities
Chair:
(none)
Career Fair
Career Fair
Chair:
(none)
When:
May 1st
Holiday Gift Barn
Holiday Gift Barn
Chair:
(none)
When:
December
Assist with delivery of donations to the food bank. 1 day in December. (formerly: Caring Through Sharing)
Most Valuable Panther
Most Valuable Panther
Chair:
When:
Year long
MVP - Most Valuable Panther
Each month Panthers will be nominated by staff. Nominations are given to Panthers who most amplify the current theme for the month at IMS. Themes ie: Kindness IM PTSA Provides a once a month ice-cream bar for the nominated MVP's during lunch time.
Panther Days
Picture Day
Picture Day
Chair:
(none)
When:
Early September
Student Picture Day occurs very early in the school year at IMS. The school arranges for professional school photographers on location, and the event is staffed by PTSA volunteers.
Vision & Hearing Screenings
Vision & Hearing Screenings
Chair:
When:
October 28th
The PTSA provides volunteers for this school event. Sign up here!
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Programs
Advocacy
Advocacy
Chair:
When:
Year long
The National PTA and the Washington State PTA each actively lobby on issues affecting education at the federal and state levels respectively. IMS has students in the 5th and 41st Legislative Districts (state) and the 8th and 9th Congressional Districts (federal).
PANTHER CLOSET
PANTHER CLOSET
Chair:
When:
All Year
The Panther Closet is a confidential behind-the-scenes PTSA program made possible by monetary donations from the parents of IMS. The closet provides clothing, toiletries, school supplies, and basic needs.
Donations can be made online throughout the school year. You can donate here or send a check to school to IM PTSA referencing PANTHER CLOSET in the memo line. If you are in need of help this year, please contact Communities in Schools (MySonne Brown), IMS Social Worker (Lisa Williams), IMS Counselors (Oracio Valdez, Allie Knechtel), or the office directly 425-837-6800.
Fall Staff Appreciation Luncheon
Fall Staff Appreciation Luncheon
Chair:
(none)
When:
September 3, 2019
IMS staff members are incredibly hard working. In appreciation of their dedication and commitment to educating our students, we provide two Staff Appreciation luncheons throughout the year and then the much loved Staff Appreciation Week in May.
Family Ambassadors
Family Ambassadors
Chair:
(none)
When:
Year-round
Transitioning to a new school and community can be overwhelming for parents and students alike. The Issaquah Middle PTSA would love to ease your transition by matching you with an experienced IMS parent to answer your questions.
Golden Acorn
Golden Acorn
Chair:
(none)
When:
Spring
Each year, our PTSA recognizes outstanding volunteers with a Golden Acorn award and exceptional educators with an Outstanding Educator award.
Grants
Grants
Chair:
(none)
When:
Year-round
Through our donations the IM PTSA has been able to approve many grant requests including the support of “Panther Wishes,” school incentives, science classroom needs and much more.
Holiday Staff Breakfast
Holiday Staff Breakfast
Chair:
When:
December
IMS staff members are incredibly hard working. In appreciation of their dedication and commitment to educating our students, we provide two Staff Appreciation luncheons throughout the year and then the much loved Staff Appreciation Week in May.
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Multicultural Fair
Multicultural Fair
Chair:
(none)
When:
April 2020
The Multicultural Fair is a student and family event that promotes and showcases the cultural diversity in our school through food, entertainment, and information. In the past, some of the nations represented were Korea, Mexico, Malaysia, Peru, Pakistan, Sweden, and the United States. Information about participating will be distributed to all students and their families in winter 2020. The Multicultural Fair is held in the evening to allow family members of all ages to attend.
Parent Education
Parent Education
Chair:
(none)
When:
Year long
Many parent education opportunities are offered throughout the year, both within the school district and in surrounding communities. For details on some local classes or seminars, go to the Issaquah PTSA Council Parent Ed webpage.
NATIONAL PTA REFLECTIONS
NATIONAL PTA REFLECTIONS
Chair:
(none)
When:
Fall
The Reflections Program is a National PTA and Washington State PTA cultural arts competition. The purpose of this program is to provide an opportunity for students to use their creative talents by expressing themselves through their own original works.
Staff Appreciation
Staff Appreciation
Chair:
(none)
When:
May
IMS staff members are incredibly hard working. In appreciation of their dedication and commitment to educating our students, we provide two Staff Appreciation luncheons throughout the year and then the much loved Staff Appreciation Week in May.
WalkAbout
WalkAbout
Chair:
(none)
When:
All School Year
The Walkabout Program at IMS is a PTSA-sponsored, school-supported, parent-staffed program that provides a positive adult presence on campus during peak traffic times. The additional adult presence discourages inappropriate behavior allowing students to feel safe. It also gives parents the opportunity to volunteer in an area that directly impacts their child's safety and gives them an additional connection to a big part of their child's day.
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Other
Community Events
Community Events
Chair:
(none)
Events to bring the community together.
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