 Dear Issaquah High PTSA members,
The IH PTSA will elect its executive committee for 2016-2017 at the April General Membership Meeting on April 9, 2016. The slate of nominees will be posted on March 24. Serving on the Executive Committee is a great way to get involved in PTSA, help shape the programs and events that touch the entire IHS community, meet wonderful people, and have a lot of fun!
The Nominating Committee is currently accepting nominees for the position of Co-President, Treasurer, Secretary, VP of Programs, VP of Communications, VP of Events, and VP of Hospitality. We especially need nominees for the position of Treasurer and VP Events. If either of these positions match your skill set, your interests, or your passions, let us know! No previous experience is needed and we will provide all necessary training.
Contact any member of the nominating committee by March 20 if you are interested or if you know someone who is interested in a position. Members of the Nominating Committee are: Ginger Wilfong (jgwilfong1@gmail.com), Valerie Yanni (valerieyanni@gmail.com), and Jodi Mull (jodymull@comcast.net).
Please join us at our April 9 General Membership Meeting and help us elect PTSA leadership for next year. Look for election results on the website and in next month’s Enewsletter.
Thank you,
Your IHS PTSA co-Presidents:
Bertina Loeffler Sedlack bertinalsedlack@gmail.com
Becky Gordon becky@gordon-zone.com
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CALENDAR
Next PTSA meeting: Friday, April 9
9:30am IHS Conference Room
Social begins 9:00am
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We are pleased to announce the recipients of the Golden Acorn Award and the Outstanding Advocate Award for the 2015-16 school year. Receiving the Golden Acorn Award for their dedication to providing exemplary volunteer service to the children and youth in our school community are: Valerie Yanni, Onti Rosen, Becky Gordon, and Diane Burette. Well done, and thank you!
Also, Issaquah High PTSA congratulates Dea Barnett for her continued and dedicated service to all children, plus a demonstrated commitment to helping create strong policies relating to the health, welfare, safety, and education of children and youth. In short, Dea is a great advocate our school community and we are so proud to offer her Outstanding Advocate Award! 
A contribution of $65 will be contributed in the recipients' names to the Washington State PTA Scholarship Foundation.
The award for Outstanding Educator will be issued later in April and nominations will be accepted for that award until the deadline April 8, 2016. Please talk to your student about educators (teacher, assistant, custodian, bus driver, administrator, faculty member) who have provided a positive influence in his or her life. Nomination forms can be found in the IHS office on the information table and at this link: OEA Form. Email the form to the Awards Chair, Sandi Lum at sandi4ihs@gmail.com or return the form to the IHS office (attention “PTSA Awards Chairâ€).
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On Tuesday, March 8, Issaquah PTSA and Issaquah Council Parent Ed teamed up to host a Parent Education event in the auditorium which was both eye-opening and informative. Dr. Laura Kastner spoke about teen and family anxiety -- a topic that hits close to home for many parents.
Attendance was good, QA was thoughtful and engaging, and Dr Kastner’s presentation was extremely informative. She delivered comprehensive information at a pace that everyone could absorb, speaking in detail to each slide, and answering every question from the audience, Dr. Kastner was also able to take more questions one-on-one after the formal presentation had concluded.
We appreciate our Parent Education team Jana White and Kristen Allen Bentsen for organizing this free-to-the-public event.
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Angel Closet is looking for Prom dress donations as well as any suits or tuxedos. Your gently used, fashionable formal wear will be a delight to a recipient who might not be able to afford these garments.
You can drop off your donations with Lisa Hollingsworth at hollingsworthl@issaquah.wednet.edu or call her at 425-837-6012 |
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Reflections Arts Contest winner!
State Reflections Arts Competition winners have been announced! We are so proud of IHS student
Darynn Lung for receiving a Photography Award of Merit for "Sonic Escape".
Here is a list of all the winners in the state, plus all the Issaquah School District winners.
District honorees listed here
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Special Olympics Basketball
Issaquah High Special Olympics Basketball team wins Bronze at State!
Congratulations to our team for coming in 3rd place at the State Special Olympics Basketball tournament in Wenatchee! The competition was tough and our team played hard!
Thank you to IHS ASB, IHS cheer, IHS Drill team, IHS Pep band, IHS Boys Varsity basketball team, Coach Jason Griffith, Athletic director Luke Ande, IH PTSA, IHS Boosters, and Stop Action Photography for all their support of our team this season!
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COMMUNITY SERVICE HOURS:
The deadline to submit community service hours toward the Honor Cord is approaching. Seniors are asked to complete 75 hours by May 2, 2016. For more information on this rewarding program visit: PTSA Community Service Program
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ATTENTION SOPHOMORES and JUNIORS:
In partnership with Kaplan Test Prep and Eastside Fire & Rescue, IH PTSA will be offering a Spring weekend ACT prep class. Enrollment deadline 3/25/16
Cost: $365 per student. The retail price for this course is $699, however, IH PTSA’s involvement allows Kaplan to offer this special group price. A limited number of need-based partial scholarships are available (see below).
Course Description:
Taught by expert, Kaplan-certified instructors, this course includes:
o Proven score-raising strategies
o 6 3-hour sessions of classroom instruction (maximum 25 students)
o Homework review
o Timed practice in class
o 2 on-site proctored practice tests
o 2 online proctored practice tests
o 6 additional tests for optional extra practice
o In-depth review of answers and explanations
o Customized recommendations based on practice test performance
o 50 hours of optional online instruction in 5- to 15-minute lessons
o All materials
Read more about this class and sign up here
PLUS--ACT AND SAT PRACTICE EXAM!
The combination of ACT and New SAT questions in one test will efficiently shed light on which test is best for YOU. Ideal for sophomores getting a head start on summer College Prep planning and studying.
- May 21, 2016 – COMBO Practice Exam with ACT/New SAT Questions
Register here
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PTSA SENIOR SCHOLARSHIPS
At the end of the 2015-16 school year, the ISSAQUAH HIGH PTSA will award four $1,000 scholarships to Senior IHS students who have shown strong personal and academic growth over their high school career. Please submit an application by April 18, 2016, 3:00pm in the PTSA Box in IHS Office or email your application by the same date and time to Randallynn@hotmail.com. The application can be found here or in the IHS College and Career Center. |
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9th Grade Registration Night
Earlier in March current 8th graders descended upon Issaquah High and received a warm welcome from IHS staff, ASB, Cheer, Band and PTSA. It was an informative night that hopefully helped ease the transition from Middle School to High School.
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BACCALAUREATE 2016
Attention Senior Families: Save the date for the 2016 Baccalaureate Ceremony!
Friday, June 10 at 7:00 pm at IHS.
Volunteers wanted: We hope that you will join the senior class as they begin their transition from high school. If you’d like to volunteer, please contact Kari Alexander at: jkralexander@comcast.net
At this special time, we will honor our graduates and provide them the opportunity for reflection and the sharing of joy with family, friends and teachers. This is an inspirational event open to all seniors. Students will sing, perform music and read poetry and essays. Additionally, there will be a keynote speaker.
Students who want to perform at Baccalaureate will have an opportunity to sign up and audition in April and May. Stay tuned for dates and times.
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Seniors who have turned 18 may register to vote!
The next special election takes place on Tuesday, April 26, 2016. If you are not registered to vote in King County or have recently moved into the Issaquah School District, you may register or update your address online, by mail, or in person by March 28 at the King County Elections office in Renton or voter registration annex in Seattle.
Be an informed voter; visit the King County Elections Home Page for voter guides and additional information on how to register. The Issaquah School District Capital Bond Measure is on the ballot. Here is the link to register online http://www.kingcounty.gov/depts/elections/how-to-vote/register-to-vote.aspx
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Dear Issaquah High School PTSA Community,
As many of you know we have a bond in the Issaquah School District we will be voting on, on April 26th. Our school district is growing 500 students a year which is equivalent to an elementary school a year and we need more room for these students! Our PTA, along with all of the other PTA’s in our school district have voted to endorse this bond.
We have many different things we are doing to get the word out in regards to the bond. It takes a village to get the word out. Some of the ways we are getting the word out is through honk-and-waves, putting up signs, literature drops and sending out postcards.
On Wednesday, March 30th we will be having a gathering to put the labels on postcards that we as a PTA send out to promote the bond and encourage voters to vote yes.
Depending on the number of people who can help it shouldn’t take very long but will also just be a fun way together!
Jody Mull’s home
Wednesday, March 30th
11:30 am
6061 167th Ave SE
Bellevue WA 98006
206 940 4051
Below is also a link to help with honk and waves. Honk and waves are where we stand out on the streets on two days to encourage people to fill out their ballots and vote yes.
http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c084eabae2aa0f94-2016
The days that have been picked are April 7th (this is the day voters should be receiving their ballots in the mail) and April 25th (the day before ballots need to be mailed). There are morning shifts and afternoon shifts! Please spread the word as the more people we have, the more fun it is and also draws more attention to what we are promoting. Our location will be at the corner of Sunset and Front Street.
We also have literature that we are placing on people’s doorsteps. It is super easy and something you can have your kids help you with. The goal is that people will sign up to deliver this literature close to where they live to make it easier for you. Remember your kids can get community service hours for honk and wave and helping with the lit drops!
http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c084eabae2aa0f94-2016
Please let me know if you have any questions!
Jody Mull
Volunteer for Issaquah Schools Representative for Issaquah High School (this is the organization that works to pass the bond)
206 9404051
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