 Dear Issaquah High PTSA Members,
The infamous "Seattle Freeze" may be real for some, but it was nowhere to be found at the warm and welcoming home of Leslie Guajardo on September 20. Leslie and Jen Crewe, co-chairs of New Family Ambassador Program, hosted a coffee attended by 14 Issaquah newcomers and 18 "experienced" IHS parent ambassadors.
In its second year, the PTSA-sponsored program has enrolled 30 new families to date. Each family is paired with an ambassador who serves as a friendly first contact when questions arise. Every attempt is made to match families with shared interests/backgrounds or children in similar grades.
Leslie founded NFAP last year after her own family’s challenging transition from Southern California to Issaquah in 2014. She knew firsthand how beneficial a program like this could be, and now numerous families are reaping the rewards of her take-charge initiative.
The next NFAP event is “Ask a Counselor Night” on November 15 at 6:30 p.m in the library. Staff member Emily Tuttle will cover many frequently asked questions, such as graduation requirements and Family Access Information. This event is not just for new families; ALL interested parents may attend.
We are grateful and proud to have Leslie and Jen as members of our PTSA Team. To learn more about New Family Ambassador Program, please visit our website.
Diane Burdette
Bertina Loeffler Sedlack
General Membership Meeting
CALENDAR
Next PTSA meeting: Friday, Nov. 18
Social begins 9:00am
Meeting called to order: 9:30am
Future meetings:
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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Submissions to the 2016-17 PTA Reflections Arts Contest are due in the office by October 28th. Come view the entries at the "Ask a Counselor Night" on Nov. 15 at IHS. Student entry form here:
http://issaquahhighptsa.org/Doc/Documents-Fliers/Reflections%20Student%20Entry%20Form%202016-17.pdf
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VOLUNTEERS WANTED
Monthly Staff Appreciation Breakfast:
"The way to a teacher's heart is through food!"
Volunteers needed to contribute breakfast items for October 26 and November 16. Out of great appreciation, the PTSA provides Staff Appreciation breakfast on one Wednesday each month. Being a Staff Breakfast volunteer is as easy as signing up to buy an item and then dropping it off at the high school the day before the breakfast. We do the rest! Sign up today (and be sure to scroll down to sign up for the Nov. 16th event as well!) to help make the much appreciated Staff Breakfast extra delicious! Questions answered here.
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New Family Ambassador Coffee
Sept 20
Leslie Guajardo and Jen Crewe
College Resource Fair
Sept 27
Pamela Krueger, Ann Watanabe, Patti Miller, Randi Wright,
Dea Barnett, Ginger Wilfong
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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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A great opportunity to make a big difference:
Nominating Committee
Members of the Nominating Committee recruit the most qualified people for elected PTSA positions. Arguably the most important committee in PTSA, this committee will observe, interview, meet with potential candidates, then post a slate of nominees for all elected offices by March 20, 2017. Elections will take place on April 17, 2017. For full details: http://www.wastatepta.org/leadership/leadership_packet/2016-17%20Handbooks/NomComm_HB_2016.pdf
We will be electing our Nominating Committee (3-4 members) at the next General Membership Meeting on November 18, 2016.
Want to know more?
Contact Bertina:
bertinalsedlack@gmail.com
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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. Grants application here.
Guidelines are here.
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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ADVOCACY
Got a few minutes to advocate on behalf of our students? Sign up to receive action alerts from IH PTSA Advocacy Committee, and you will be kept in the loop about what is happening in Olympia regarding education funding and other legislative issues related to our schools. You will receive 4-5 emails over the course of the upcoming legislative session asking you to email or call your legislators.
To find out what is happening at the state level of PTSA advocacy, sign up for the Grassroots Connection.
Any questions or want to sign up to advocate? Contact Dea Barnett
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LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION
‘Tis the season for letters of recommendation! A sincere “thank you” to all staff who generously provide this support for our college applicants. The PTSA would like to recognize the following staff members who go above and beyond, being tasked with a lion’s share of these invaluable personalized letters. Please help us thank them for the hours of free time they devote helping our IHS seniors gain admittance into top colleges across the country!
Alder, Sharon | Anthony, Shannon | Bonanno, Melanie
Castro, Hanine | Cerasoli, Jennifer | Connolly, Erin
Crain, Vale | Danshita, HirokI | Dean, Keri
Eixenberger, Rochelle | Fernandez, Jared | Foley, Chris
Hardy, Kristi | Harrington, Nicole | Martinson, Jennifer
Noon, Andrea | Parsons, Todd | Schiermeyer, Nick
Shanafelt, Andrew | Smith, Melody | Stevens, Alex
Tuttle, Emily | Wren, Samantha
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ISF Liaison Needed
