Happy New Year! You made 2013 one for the record books. With your support we raised more than $1.5 million. These contributions made it possible to add new initiatives—including Start Strong and the Port Blakely Environmental Stewardship Program—expand the VOICE Mentor Program, Pre-K/Kindergarten Summer School and Basic Student Needs fund and elevate education for every child, at every school. Thank you for your commitment to our students and schools. Best wishes for a terrific 2014.

Back and Bigger than Ever
Nourish Every Mind – our largest fundraising event of the year—is growing! This spring you can attend the traditional  Luncheon on May 8 at the Issaquah Community Center or our new  Breakfast on Wednesday, May 14 at Eastridge Church. Both will be filled with  Nourish Every Mind hallmarks … touching stories, memorable moments, socializing and lots of fun. Save the date and spread the word!

Help Wanted
Nourish Every Mind runs on volunteer power. If you’re interested in joining our team, please contact Lynn Juniel,  ljuniel@issaquahschoolsfoundation.org or 425.391.8557.

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Did you know that you can change one life by giving one hour of your time,  once a week to a student in need? That’s all it takes to become a  Volunteers Of Issaquah  Changing Education (VOICE) Mentor. Whatever your talent—reading, math, sciences, working with ELL students or being a supportive friend and confidant —there’s a student who will benefit from your contribution. In honor of National Mentoring Month, please take 30 seconds to view the video below and consider becoming a VOICE Mentor. You’ll transform two lives … a student's and your own.  VOICE Mentor Program,  VOICE@issaquah.wednet.edu or http://voicementorprogram.org/.

All in for Kids Pledge Reminder
If you made a pledge and/or indicated an employer match during the All in for Kids Annual Fund Campaign, please follow through today. Respond to your pledge remit letter and fill out any required matching gift forms. You’ll help keep our overhead costs low. Thank you!