A Message from your ISF Rep!

We Like You, Will You Like Us?
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Nourish Every Mind—What’s All the Fuss About?
Curious about the Nourish Every Mind Luncheon? Find out why the Luncheon is one of the most popular and well-attended social events of the year. Join us at Nourish Every Mind 2011, Thursday, April 28 from 11:00 am – 1:00 pm at the Issaquah Community Center. Hear testimonials from ISF program participants, enjoy a silent auction, and celebrate with 900 other civic and business leaders, parents, and friends. Contact Michelle Weldon, mweldon@issaquahschoolsfoundation.org, to add your name to the invitation list.

We’re Looking for Table Captains! Parents, we need your help to meet our goal of 100 Nourish Every Mind Table Captains. If you’d like to perform this fun, yet critical job, please join us at our Table Captain Kick Off on Friday, March 11 from 11:30 am – 1:00 pm at the Administration Building. You’ll learn what the job entails, hear behind-the-scenes news from members of the ISD Cabinet and enjoy a light lunch on us. Please contact our Table Captain Chair, Cathia Geller, Cathia@cathiageller.com for more information.

Academic Enrichment Grants Update
Dedicated teachers and staff submitted 55 applications to the 2011 Academic Enrichment Grants programs. Requests ranged from literacy to leadership and demonstrated the commitment and creativity of our staff. Winning applicants will be notified later this month. Be on the lookout for congratulatory banners at your school.

We’re Here to Help
Could your child use extra homework help? Remind them to use the Foundation’s FREE After-School Homework Labs. Available at every middle and high school, the Labs offer teacher assisted tutoring for students of all levels. Some teachers even offer make-up classes and tests during this time. Contact your school for its After-School Homework Club/Lab schedule.

Donor Dollars Making a Difference
“Thank you for your financial support this year as I pursued National Board Certification. Rest assured that my hard work and intense reflection will carry forward to improve student learning.”

Patti Banashak, IMS Science Teacher

Your contributions made it possible for the Foundation to contribute $1,500 toward program fees for Ms. Banashak and 30 other teachers who achieved National Board Certification status in December. Thank you for making a difference.