Got Lunch?
Want to enjoy the most energizing, informative and inspiring lunch of the year? Join us at the Issaquah Schools Foundation’s 15h Annual Nourish Every Mind Benefit Luncheon, Thursday, May 9 from 11 am – 1 pm at the Issaquah Community Center. Nourish Every Mind is THE place to meet, mingle and learn how much our students benefit from your support. Everyone is invited and there are no tickets to buy in advance. To join us, contact your PTSA or ISF Rep to reserve a seat at your school’s table. We are extending a special invitation this year to our Kindergarten parents! We are saving seats at all our school’s tables for our existing and incoming Kindergarten parents. Contact Cathia Geller, Cathia@cathiageller.com. She’ll give you all the details. See you on May 9.
What Makes a Great School?
Leadership … grades … graduation rates? Share your thoughts and discover what the State Board of Education and local legislators think about great schools at the next Community Conversations, Thursday, April 4 from 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. at the Issaquah High School Theatre. Learn about the Achievement Index and a proposed law to ‘grade’ all schools, then participate in a panel discussion with District staff, parents and students. Community Conversations is free and sponsored by the Issaquah Schools Foundation, Issaquah PTSA Council, Issaquah School District and Issaquah Education Association. Call 425-391-8557 for more information.
Our Version of March Madness
Foundation volunteers bearing balloons and cheer surprised winners of Kateri Brow Big Idea/Biggest Need Grants on March 15. Awards ranged in amounts from $1,000 - $10,000 and covered a myriad of projects (see complete list at isfdn.org). We found Grand Ridge teacher Darrel Nichol’s proposal for student created animated math tutorials especially exciting. Check out the Issaquah Reporter's article on the grants, then watch a video created by one of Darrel Nichol’s students.
What a Year
The Foundation’s Annual Report to the Community was mailed to all donors the week of March 18. If you did not receive your copy, or would like an extra, contact Michelle Weldon, mweldon@issaquahschoolsfoundation.org. Thank you for support.
