Are You In?
Have you joined the All in for Kids Annual Fund Campaign? We know that state funding alone can’t provide the comprehensive education our kids deserve and the marketplace demands. All in for Kids is our opportunity, as parents, to make sure our children have access to the resources they need to succeed. If you’ve already given, THANK YOU! If not, please give today. Learn More

P.S. – Did you know that the average family donation to the Foundation is $283?

Share Your Thoughts
The Foundation is partnering with Community Forums Network (CFN),, a nonpartisan public engagement organization to give parents the opportunity to let their voices be heard on the important issue of Ed Funding. From September 14 through October 28, CFN is hosting an online survey to gather feedback on education funding in a two-part series called “K-12 Education in Washington.” You can share your opinion and help ISF earn a grant of up to $2,000 by taking the online survey and choosing ISF as the charity of your choice.

It’s easy to participate. Click on this link to take the survey, then forward the link to others who support the Foundation and who care about public education in Washington State. Thank you.

New Teacher Support
The Foundation surprised teachers new to the District with Welcome Bags filled with an ISF insulated cup, coupons from local merchants and a $100 Staples Gift Certificate. The idea was generated after the screening of a Community Conversations series film, “American Teacher.” A young teacher in the audience shared her story of having to get a loan from her parents to prepare her classroom for the first day of school. The Foundation wanted to help, and thanks to ISF donors we could. IEA President Phyllis Runyon remarked, “I was able to watch the faces of the new-hires and when that $100 gift card to Staples was mentioned, I saw the eyes light up. A huge thank you to ISF for their generous gift to our new teachers.” The Foundation also thanks the Issaquah and Sammamish Chambers of Commerce for their partnership on this project.

After-School Homework Labs and Open Library Programs
Does your student need homework help or a quiet place to study? Remind them to utilize the FREE donor funded resources at our middle and high schools. After School Homework Labs at high schools are staffed by teachers and/or counselors who offer assistance on a variety of subjects. Open Library Programs at middle schools offer students a safe, supervised place for group study as well as access to technology. Visit your school’s homepage to learn what’s offered at your location.

Donor Dollars Make a Difference
Check out these articles on two successful donor-funded investments that debuted this summer:

A Book for Every Level
http://www.issaquahreporter.com/green_editions/?iid=i20120830122150235

Summer School Program Preps Young Minds for Kindergarten
http://www.issaquahpress.com/2012/07/24/summer-school-preps-young-minds-for-kindergarten/#more-75706