 Dear Issaquah High PTSA Members,
Welcome to the 2016-2017 school year! 1160 members have joined the IH PTSA thus far this year and made very generous donations to our Pass-the-Hat and Angel funds. Thank you. We are off to a very strong start.
The generosity of our membership base allows us to broaden existing programs and events and introduce new ones. Two new events this year are coming right up. IH PTSA and the IHS College and Career Center will co-sponsor the College Resource Fair on Sept 27, 2016. This event, offered for the first time at IHS, will provide parents and students valuable information about college and other post- graduation options. We will also partner with ASB for the Color Run on Friday, Oct 14, 2016. This event, open to students, parents, and community members, extends the fun of homecoming and the spirit of IHS to the entire community. The PTSA website provides full details for both events.
Are there other programs or events that you would like PTSA to offer? We’d love to hear your ideas.
Thank you for your ongoing support and all the best to your students and your family for a great school year!
Bertina Loeffler Sedlack
Diane Burdette
General Membership Meeting
CALENDAR
Next PTSA meeting: Friday, Oct. 14
Social begins 9:00am
Meeting called to order: 9:30am
Future meetings:
Nov. 18, Dec. 9,
2017 Jan. 13, Feb. 10, Mar. 10, Apr. 7, May 12, June 2
Meeting dates are also listed on the
PTSA website
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Please begin considering "Your Story" for submissions to the 2016-17 PTA Reflections Arts Contest.
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Calling all IHS seniors, juniors and interested sophomores! Issaquah High School College & Career Center and IH PTSA invites students and their families to spend an evening with college admissions representatives and college industry professionals to learn about paying for college, college essays, admissions process, college 101, test prep and much more! Click HERE to RSVP! Read more about the event here!
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Come make a difference in your child’s experience at Issaquah High and volunteer! Below are upcoming events. If you are interested and available, please click on the link to our volunteer page! https://issaquahhighptsa.ourschoolpages.com/Packet/Volunteer/VolunteeringPacketPage/1
October 14 - Homecoming Color Run – need volunteers to assist along the course and hand out water/snacks
October 15 – Homecoming Dance Chaperones – need volunteers to assist the event
October 12 – Staff breakfast. We would love for volunteers to bring backed goods.
SAT Prep on Saturday Mornings from 9/17 to 10/22/16
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New to IHS Night/Family Ambassador Program:
Leslie Guajardo and Jennifer Crewe
Staff Luncheon:
Ginger Wilfong, Stacy Heller, and Vance Dingfelder
Picture Day:
Co-Chairs Deena Eastern, Marsha Powers; and the volunteers
Textbook Checkout:
Chair Lisa McGowen and volunteers
Staff Bios:
Michelle Enebo and Julie Hart
Saturday Practice Exam Registration:
Robin Nelson and Nayibe Donavan
Staff Breakfast:
Co-Chairs Lida Buckner, Heidi Fuhs; and all volunteers who contributed food
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Membership has its privileges
Members of the IH PTSA are also members of the WSPTA and National PTA, and they receive member benefits and discounts from both organizations.
WSPTA benefits and discounts include those offered by the businesses listed below. See the WSPTA website for a full list of benefits.
Barnes & Noble
FedEx Office
Great Wolf Lodge
Orlando Employee Discounts
Seattle Storm
Silverwood Theme Park
TicketMonster Perks
Value Village
Washington State Fair
Wild Waves Theme Park
Xfinity Arena at Everett
For a full list of benefits from the National PTA follow this link.
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ACT and prep class!
Issaquah High PTSA along with SAT Prep are excited to announce a series of SAT or ACT prep classes at IHS on Saturday mornings or Tuesday/Thursday eveningsto get you ready for those exams.
- ACT prep on Tues/Thurs evenings - 11/15 - 12/8/16
- SAT prep on Tues/Thurs evenings - 2/14 - 3/9/17
- ACT Prep on Saturday mornings - 4/22 - 5/27/17
To register online, please click here to register. You may sign up for one of the above options at IHS or find other classes available at neighboring schools.
IHPTSA is also partnering with Huntington Learning Center and Kaplan Test Prep to offer three practice exam dates held at IHS to help you study smarter, gain confidence, and discover the best college prep test for you. These are Saturday mornings on February 4, 2017, and May 20, 2017. SAT, ACT and combination exams are $25. Click here for more info and to register.
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What is Legislative Assembly? Glad you asked! Local unit and council PTA representatives from across the state meet to debate and discuss issues that the state PTA will advocate for during the next legislative biennium. Legislative Assembly will also offer training opportunities around grassroots advocacy. This year, Washington State PTA will hold its Legislative Assembly on October 21-22 at the Red Lion Hotel in Olympia.
Click here to see the issues under consideration, and click here for the (preliminary) Agenda. Follow on Facebook or Twitter to stay up to date. If you are interested in attending, contact Dea Barnett to make sure
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Committee Chairs and Committee Members needed!
There is no better way to get connected and work with great people! Contact Bertina for more details: bertinalsedlack@gmail.com
Open Chair positions:
Membership
Standards of Excellence Awards
College Test Prep
Parent Ed
Signage
Senior Baccalaureate
Healthy Student
Open Committee Member positions:
Community Service Program
Grants
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 Senior Graduation Celebration
Sign up now for the Senior All-Night Party!
What is it? It is the safe, sober and fun way to celebrate with the IHS Class of 2017! This all-inclusive party moves through multiple local venues complete with food and TONS of entertainment! The fun begins at 11PM on June 12, 2017 – Graduation night when our graduates hop on buses and are driven to the first of their “secret” locations for a night of festivities – they won’t want to miss out on their last night together as the Class of 2017!
When? 11PM – 5AM, the night of Graduation, June 12, 2017.
Cost? The current cost is $170 for this all-inclusive night, which includes: transportation to multiple fun-filled, activity-packed SECRET venues, entertainment, activities, games, prizes, dinner, breakfast and FUN, FUN, FUN all night long! Through 9/30/16 you can reserve a spot with an $85 deposit, balance due 1/30/17.
How do I sign up? Space is limited; reserve your spot here: http://issaquahhighptsa.org/Page/SeniorEvents/SeniorCelebration
Full and partial scholarships are available. If you or someone you know is unable to afford this event, please contact our Senior Event Chair, Sally Feldman, at IHS2017SeniorEvents@gmail.com. All information will be kept confidential
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Staff breakfast August 2016 sponsored by IH PTSA
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ISSAQUAH HIGH PTSA
GRANT PROGRAM
Every year the Issaquah High PTSA budgets money to fund grants proposed by teachers, staff and/or parents to further our mission.
Issaquah High PTSA Mission
To expand educational opportunities and enhance the learning and social environment at Issaquah High through programs, volunteers, advocacy and financial support.
IH PTSA has budgeted $16,000 for the grant program this year. Information on the grant process is on the PTSA website, including the grant application and guidelines.
The IH PTSA looks forward to seeing all your great ideas and working together to make them a reality.
The first submission deadline is October 21, 2016. Applications may be dropped off at the school office. If you have any questions, please contact: Margaret Chalfant, Issaquah High PTSA Grant Committee Chair tmchalfant@comcast.net
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NEW CROSSWALK PAINTING GRANT
We hope your first few days at school were happy and safe! The IHPTSA approved a grant for crosswalk repainting for all crosswalks at IHS, and IHS completed this work before school started. Thanks to all involved for keeping our students safe!
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