| Staff Appreciation Week - We Need You! | Catharine Holtan | 3/9/2021 | 3/23/2021 |
Staff Appreciation Week - We Need You!Help Show Support for our IMS Teachers and Staff! The IMPTSA continues to show our appreciation for the wonderful staff of IMS in new ways during this unique time. We are currently seeking volunteers to assist in those efforts by working on a creative replacement for our annual PTSA sponsored Staff Appreciation Week (May 3-7). If you'd like to help, please contact us here . ... read full article |
| IMS Annual Career Day - January 26th | Catharine Holtan | 12/9/2019 | 1/26/2021 |
IMS Annual Career Day - January 26thIMS Career Fair is happening this year - virtually! The school is seeking out volunteers to provide a short (no more than 10 minutes) video presentation of his/her career/job/profession. We are looking for a variety of industries, education levels, and types of careers, so if you or someone you know has a job that you want to share with our middle schoolers, we would love to hear from you! All videos will be recorded and uploaded to Flipgrid. If you're interested in participating, check out the Flipgrid page for more information and a quick tutorial about how to record and use ... read full article |
| WalkAbout Training | 6/14/2019 | 1/23/2020 |
WalkAbout TrainingIf you missed the first WalkAbout Training session in the fall, the second (and final) WalkAbout Training session for the 2019-20 school year will take place on Jan. 23rd from 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm at IMS. This training session is mandatory if you’ve never been trained before. Questions? Contact the WalkAbout Chairs. Remember that only volunteers who (1) have been approved as volunteers by the Issaquah School District; AND (2) have completed WalkAbout Training this year or in a prior year may volunteer. ... read full article |
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| Volunteer Dashboard - Old (Use when Covid is over) | 1/28/2018 | 4/5/2020 |
Volunteer Dashboard - Old (Use when Covid is over)The Career Fair has been rescheduled to May 1st and we would love your help in fueling up our presenters. IMPORTANT: don’t forget to update your annual Volunteer Application before your shift. Event or Program Signup Career Fair Hospitality Click Here See all Volunteer Opportunities Click Here ... read full article |
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| Corporate Matching | Catharine Holtan | 2/23/2021 | 3/9/2021 |
Corporate MatchingDouble your Impact! Hundreds of local companies offer matching for not only donations to the IMPTSA, but also for volunteer hours! There are MANY companies that match, so please see if your company does. Claiming your match takes seconds. We’ve made it as easy for you with links on our corporate matching site . ... read full article |
| Did You Know? (use when want to do PEACHJAR) | Catharine Holtan | 11/3/2020 | 11/23/2020 |
Did You Know? (use when want to do PEACHJAR)What is Peachjar and how do I access it? Glanced at an email from IMS with colorful flyers and announcements and can't find it in your inbox? It's probably an email provided by Peachjar, an outside service that the ISD uses to distribute relevant information to parents. If you click here , or on the Peachjar logo located in our left-hand navigation, you can see all the recent digital flyers that have gone out to the IMS community, all in one convenient location! ... read full article |
| Amazon Smile | Catharine Holtan | 9/1/2020 | 12/20/2020 |
Amazon SmileSupport us as you shop for the Holidays with Amazon! Amazon donates to us when you go to smile.amazon.com and choose Issaquah Middle PTSA as your charity. Same products, same prices at no additional cost to you! ... read full article |
| Become a PTSA Member Today! | Catharine Holtan | 11/4/2019 | 2/28/2021 |
Become a PTSA Member Today!Thank you to all of the families who have joined the IMPTSA this year! Despite working remotely, we are working on programs and events on behalf of the membership. We appreciate your support. Haven’t joined yet? It’s not too late! Click HERE or forward that link to someone you know who might want to join. By joining the PTSA, you help support the Angel Program , School Grants , New Family & Ambassadors , Reflections Art Program , PTSA ParentWiser , Staff Appreciation and MORE! You also have access to the online directory and state / national discounts. PTSA MEMBERSHIP SCHOLARSHIPS ARE AVAILABLE! ... read full article |
| Buy Your Salmon Days Parking Ticket Now! | Catharine Holtan | 9/23/2019 | 10/5/2019 |
Buy Your Salmon Days Parking Ticket Now!The Issaquah Salmon Days Festival is almost here! Don’t get stuck without a parking spot for this popular event – secure your space now. The Issaquah Middle PTSA is selling pre-paid tickets at $10.00 each for a reserved parking space in the Issaquah High and Issaquah Middle School parking lots (Saturday & Sunday, October 5th & 6th from 10:00 am - 6:00 pm). Click HERE to buy your parking space now! Questions? Contact us here . ... read full article |
| Welcome Incoming IMS Families! | Catharine Holtan | 5/10/2021 | 6/24/2021 |
Welcome Incoming IMS Families!The IMPTSA is excited to welcome you to Issaquah Middle School this fall. You may sign up for our PTSA E-News by creating a login and password (no payment required) and opting in at the bottom of the page. You may also join the PTSA in August for the upcoming school year. Questions? Contact us . ... read full article |
| Volunteer Dashboard | Catharine Holtan | 9/14/2020 | 12/15/2020 |
Volunteer DashboardHave a creative idea? We need you! Have a bright idea to help keep our Panther families connected during this time of remote learning? IMPTSA needs YOUR help to facilitate possible virtual events. We’d love to hear from you and hope you will get involved. Interested? Contact our IMPTSA Presidents Wendy and Erin . ... read full article |
| Parent/Caregiver Groups | Catharine Holtan | 11/3/2020 | 11/17/2020 |
Parent/Caregiver GroupsIssaquah Middle has parent/caregiver discussion groups! These groups are a great way to connect with other parents of middle schoolers! *Please note: the parent groups are not run nor endorsed by the IMPTSA* Facebook WhatsApp WhatsApp IMS Latinos WeChat Libby8241 (Message Libby 8241 to join) Interested in starting a group on another platform? Contact us and we can help. ... read full article |
| Online Academic Resources for Middle School Students | Tim Morris | 3/18/2020 | 4/1/2020 |
Online Academic Resources for Middle School StudentsIf you're looking for some constructive activities to support your student (or at least occupy them) during the school closure, here is a list of websites on diverse topics to appeal to your student's sense of curiosity, suggest creative activities, and support their continued learning across disciplines. If you or your student has a favorite website that you’d like to share with others in the IMS community, please email it here so we can include it in the updated list. Stay well and be good to each other! Online Academic Resources for Middle School Students ART ACTIVITIES Imagineering in a ... read full article |
| New Family Ambassador Program | Catharine Holtan | 9/9/2019 | 9/23/2019 |
New Family Ambassador ProgramTransitioning 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. To be paired with a New Family Ambassador or if you have any questions, please contact us . Returning families, we need you as a New Family Ambassador! You can make a difference to families who are new to the Issaquah School District and IMS. Please consider volunteering for this important role! As an Ambassador, you will serve as a contact person to ... read full article |
| Did You Know? | Catharine Holtan | 1/4/2021 | 5/24/2021 |
Did You Know?The PTSA New Family Ambassador Program Whether you just moved to the Issaquah area or transferred into the Issaquah School District, the PTSA New Family Ambassador Program wants to connect with you and smooth your family's transition. We host virtual and in person events and can match you with an established family (an Ambassador). Please contact us to get connected. ... read full article |
| Volunteer at IMS! | Catharine Holtan | 11/3/2020 | 5/2/2021 |
Volunteer at IMS!Even with COVID-19, volunteers are appreciated and wanted at IMS! With COVID-19, there will be no volunteers physically at the school at this time. However, our hope is that we can get back to volunteering soon - or may have virtual volunteer opportunities! We have a complete list of volunteer opportunities. Click here to see the list. Once you add your name to any of the events or programs, you will be contacted by the chairperson/s to sign up for specific time slots or to provide certain items. You can remove yourself from any list at any time by going to, ... read full article |
| Volunteer at IMS! - Old (use when Covid is over) | 4/12/2019 | 10/5/2020 |
Volunteer at IMS! - Old (use when Covid is over)Even with COVID-19, volunteers are appreciated and wanted at IMS! With COVID-19, there will be no volunteers physically at the school at this time. However, our hope is that we can get back to volunteering soon - or may have virtual volunteer opportunities! All volunteers in Issaquah Schools are required to complete the ANNUAL Volunteer Application for 2020-21 school year. Click here for instructions and allow one week to process prior to any volunteer time ( note: at this time, the District is NOT processing any volunteer requests. Please check the school and PTSA Enews for updates as we have ... read full article |
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| Vote for Issaquah Schools! | Catharine Holtan | 1/28/2020 | 2/11/2020 |
Vote for Issaquah Schools!ISD Renewal Levy will be on the February 11th, 2020 Ballot The Issaquah School District will be asking voters to approve the renewal of the EP&O levy in February which to allow the district to continue to support the programs and services funded by the previous 2 year levy, which is expiring in 2020. Like a subscription, local school levies must be renewed, or the funding will be lost. Have you mailed your ballot? Ballots are due by next Tuesday! The renewal/replacement levy continues support for mental health counselors, safety & security, career & technical programs, special education, highly capable program, expanded high ... read full article |
