Important Upcoming Events
3/24 | General Membership Meeting 6:30 pm via Zoom |
3/25 | Dining for Dollars at Panera Bread 4 to 8 pm |
3/30 | Cocoa with Carrie 10 am |
4/5-30 | Influence the Choice Virtual Fun Run |
4/5-9 | Spring Break |
4/9 | Influence the Choice Student Video Contest Deadline |
4/16-26 | Issaquah Schools Foundation: Nourish Every Mind Online Auction |
4/29 | Issaquah Schools Foundation: Annual Celebration 7 pm |
School Calendar: here
Peachjar School Flyers: here
Join us Tomorrow! PTSA Meeting: Wednesday, March 24 at 6:30pm via Zoom
Find out about the latest school and PTSA news. All are welcome. We will be announcing our Golden Acorn Award winners and hearing from guest speaker Principal Reckling. Counselors AnnaMaria Austin and Kalie Dotson will also be stopping by to give tips on IMS course selection and answer your questions.
Please submit questions for any of our guests speakers HERE by noon on Wednesday, 3/24. Meeting documents, agenda and Zoom link can be found HERE. Hope to see you there!
Thursday! Dining for Dollars @ Panera Bread 4-8 pm!
What: Dining for Dollars March fundraiser
Why: 20% of your order will be donated back to the PTSA!
Where: Panera Bread (775 NW Gilman Blvd, by Target)
When: Thursday, March 25 between 4:00pm and 8:00pm
How: Order online for pick up/delivery and use the promo code: PRFUND or bring
this flyer (printed or digital) if ordering in person at the restaurant
CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS!
Help Show Support for IMS Teachers and Staff!
The IM PTSA continues to show our appreciation for the wonderful staff of IMS in new ways. We are currently seeking volunteers to assist those efforts by working on a creative replacement for our annual PTSA sponsored Staff Appreciation Week (May 3-7).
If you would like to help, please contact us at: president@issaquahmiddleptsa.org
Help Make Your Child's IMS Experience the Best it Can Be!
The PTSA at IMS is looking for new board members for the 2021-22 school year! Are you interested in learning more about the school and how the PTSA supports your student? Be involved in the process! No prior experience is necessary — just a desire to build a stronger school community. To learn more about available positions, please contact the IM PTSA Nominating Committee at: nominatingcommittee@issaquahmiddleptsa.org
WSPTA Reflections State Art Contest Finalists Announced
The Reflections Art Program Award honors imagination, creativity and interpretation of an annual theme. This year, with over 600 submittals representing 180 local PTA units that advanced to the state level, we are thrilled to share that one of our very own IMS students was recognized at the STATE level competition.
CONGRATULATIONS to IMS 6th grader Sally D. who received the WSPTA Reflections Award of Merit for her Literature entry (Middle School 6-8) entitled “The Result of Friendship”. We’re so proud of you Sally!
2020-21 WSPTA Reflections Finalists
Cocoa with Carrie: Tuesday, March 30 @ 10 am
Please join Principal Carrie Reckling for an online chat.
Questions can be submitted: here. Carrie will discuss and provide updates on:
Influence the Choice Events
In the spirit of their mission to support the physical, emotional and social wellness of our youth, Influence the Choice has announced their first annual Spring Fun Run! Registration is open now through April 5. The virtual event happens April 5-30 with a Finisher event on May 1. Find out more HERE.
The Influence the Choice Student Video Contest is now open! The contest gives students the opportunity to positively influence each other by producing a 2-minute public service announcement. There are CASH prizes including a grand prize of $1000 and is open to Middle and High School students. Find out more HERE.
Did You Know Tip?
What IS Influence the Choice?
Influence the Choice (ITC) is a community-based non-profit organization dedicated to preventing substance abuse and promoting the mental, physical and social wellness of our youth. They are affiliated with many community partners including the Issaquah PTSA Council (the council that the IMPTSA local unit belongs to). They conduct the Healthy Youth Survey along with other district wide efforts including the TECH (Teens Encouraging Community Health) Group made up of middle and high school students in the ISD. Find out more about this great community resource at influencethechoice.org
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