Advocating & Supporting Our Schools
The Council Election took place at the General Membership Meeting on April 20, 2017.
A second election was held at the General Membership Meeting on May 18, 2017 for the still vacant VP Elementary Central position.
President: Becky Gordon and Leslie Kahler
VP High Schools: Ina Ghangurde
VP Middle Schools: Laila Collins
VP Elementary North: Care Maree Harper
VP Elementary Central: Wendy Shah
VP Elementary South: Korista Smith-Barney
Treasurer: Erin Eaton
Secretary: Erin Thacker
Congratulations!
May Agenda
April Draft Minutes
April Treasurer Report
Draft Budget 2017-2018
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LOCATION REMINDER:
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HEALTHY YOUTH NETWORK |
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2017 ACTION FORUM FOR YOUTH
JUNE 1, ISSAQUAH HOLIDAY INN, 7:00 TO 9:00 A.M.
JUNE 6, SAMMAMISH X3 TEEN CENTER, 7:00 TO 9:00 A.M.
http://www.healthyyouthinitiative.org/action-forum-for-youth.html
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ISSAQUAH SCHOOLS FOUNDATION |
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MEMBERSHIP |
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Washington State PTA Membership Leadership Guide
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OUTREACH |
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Outreach Notes – This page is kept current as needs or programs change.
FREE SAT practice exam at the Issaquah Library on May 20th. FLYER.
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ISD LEVY COMMITTEE UPDATE
The purpose of the ISD Levy Development Committee is to advise the Superintendent as he prepares a recommendation for the school board to approve levy issues for the 2018 ballot. The Committee is made up of 44 representatives from each of our Schools, Principals, Senior/Retired Community, PTSA Council, Certificated Staff Rep, Classified Staff Rep, and Community Members at Large. There are 3 proposed levies – Transportation, Capital Levy (Technology & Critical Repairs) and the M&O (Maintenance and Operations Levy).
Click here for Transportation Levy and May 3rd meeting details.
Click here to read the Capital Levy Priority 1 and Priority 2 proposals and May 17th meeting details.
The next meeting of the committee is May 31st.
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There is still time to do a member survey.
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Next month’s training following the GMM will be”Managing Your Nonprofit PTA: The Financial Responsibilities of Board Members” and is applicable to all board members counting for your 2017-2018 training requirement.
The new bell times for the 2017-2018 school year have been published. You can find them here: www.issaquah.wednet.edu/2017-2018-bell-schedules.
In May 2017, parents are invited to learn more about PBSES (Positive Behavior and Social Emotional Support) and how you can use PBSES strategies at home. During this workshop, we will discuss a progressive discipline approach to conflicts at home. This workshop will focus on child brain development, creating clear and consistent limits, and strategies that you can use with your child or children.
There are three opportunities to attend this workshop:
The Student Support Coaches for the elementary and middle schools will host the sessions and they will start at 6:30 and conclude at 8pm.
The Council Election took place at the General Membership Meeting on April 20, 2017. Please note that we are still looking for a VP of Elementary Central.
President: Becky Gordon and Leslie Kahler
VP High Schools: Ina Ghangurde
VP Middle Schools: Laila Collins
VP Elementary North: Care Maree Harper
VP Elementary Central: <<Vacant>>
VP Elementary South: Korista Smith-Barney
Treasurer: Erin Eaton
Secretary: Erin Thacker
Congratulations!
March Draft Minutes
March Treasurer Report
Election Slate – Revised
May Luncheon Invitation
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LOCATION REMINDER – This month we are in the Eagle Room at the Issaquah Police Station on Sunset.
Outreach Donation Ask for Council meeting: Small monetary donation (see Outreach Notes below for more information).
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Budget Reminder: This is the time to get your 2017-2018 budget committee together and work on your budget for next year. Survey your program chairs and officers to see if they need/want adjustments to their budgets. Council Dues and fees should likely stay the same. Your interim budget must be approved by your General Membership before the end of the school year. Let Laila know if you need any help.
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ART IN THE SCHOOLS |
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HEALTHY YOUTH NETWORK |
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State of Mind Conferences. Flyers: JPG | PDF
11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
ISSAQUAH SCHOOLS FOUNDATION |
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MEMBERSHIP |
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Washington State PTA Membership Leadership Guide
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Outreach Notes – This page is kept current as needs or programs change.
This month’s Outreach Ask for Council meeting:
Please consider a small monetary donation to support two schools who do not have PTAs/PTSAs to support their Staff Appreciation events. Each year the Council provides a Staff Appreciation event for Echo Glen (the school at Youth Detention Facility in Snoqualmie) and the Academy for Community Transition (ISD program for 18-21 year-olds with qualifying disabilities). It is incredibly difficult to collect food donations for this purpose across the district. Funds collected will be used to supplement the small budget provided for these events. Thank you!
FREE SAT practice exam at the Issaquah Library on May 20th. FLYER.
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Presidents – the following communications for ParentWiser went out to your Parent Ed Reps and Communication Chairs on April 6th.
Please ensure these get updated in your school ENews, we are still seeing most schools running the March info, which is outdated. Note the location change to the Debrief book Discussion from IMS Library to Swedish Issaquah’s Café 1910. Revised flyers are also attached.
2) Still seeking volunteers to help at both 10am and 7pm events on April 25th. Signup here!
For Enews:
ParentWiser asks…
What do YOU do when your child makes mistakes or fails?
How you answer this question can change your relationship with your child and your child’s motivation and resilience. Join us for an exciting series of events this April as we host the NY Times bestselling author Jessica Lahey and her book: The Gift Of Failure. What to do next:
1. Read the Book: Get your copy of The Gift of Failure ASAP so you can read it over spring break. Issaquah Barnes & Noble has copies waiting for you.
2. Don’t miss Jessica Lahey’s talk: REGISTER to join us at 10am or 7pm on April 25th to hear Ms. Lahey’s potentially life-changing message. You will not want to miss it! (ALMOST SOLD OUT .Walk-ins welcome if space available.)
3. Debrief Discussion: Join us on May 22nd at 7pm in the IMS Library Swedish Issaquah Café 1910 to debrief your key takeaways from the book and/or her talk. See you then!
ParentWiser’s district-wide parent ed in an ongoing success this year! Thank you for your continued support!
Here is our recommended job description for Parent Ed Rep at your local PTSA:
For ENews:
ParentWiser presents…
April 25th The Gift of Failure: Fostering Intrinsic Motivation and Resilience in Kids by national keynote and author, Jessica Lahey, motivational talk and book signing at 10am or 7pm! In today’s culture, do we coddle our kids enough? Too much? Jessica Lahey summarizes the current research on autonomy-supportive parenting and teaching, competence, rewards, praise, and failure, and gives us advice on how to allow students to succeed over the long term. Join our community book read of Gift of Failure to prepare for a cultural change! For parents of K-12. FLYER.
New – WATCH ONLINE! Did you miss Amy Lang’s talk on Birds+Bees+Kids? That event, plus 28 additional high caliber online parent ed talks from NextGenEd, are now available on ParentWiser.org/watch-online! With a click, enjoy parent ed on a variety of current topics from the convenience of your home, anytime. Audio downloads are included to listen on-the-go. ParentWiser is thrilled to offer these FREE with your PTSA membership to any Issaquah district school. Enjoy!
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WSPTA Convention April 27-30, 2017 SeaTac Hilton
This year Superintendent of Public Instruction Chris Reykdal formally adopted the new Arts Learning Standards for Washington at an event at Elk Plain School of Choice in the Bethel School District. “Education involves the whole child,” Superintendent Reykdal said. “The arts are a part of that.” The new standards are developed for dance, media arts, music, theatre, and visual arts.
For more resources about these standards and standards for other subjects, please visit the OSPI Learning and Teaching website.
For more information on arts standards, contact:
Anne Banks, 360-725-4966, Anne.Banks@k12.wa.us
To view the Arts Learning Standards:
http://www.k12.wa.us/Arts/Standards/default.aspx
To read the entire ALE email update (where this information came from):
https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/WAOSPI/bulletins/1905e91
STRONGER TOGETHER Presents DEFEATING FEAR THROUGH THE POWER OF STORYTELLINGThe current political climate has raised many questions and concerns within the immigrant community and we would like to provide an opportunity to reinforce some important topics that can help our children and community grow stronger. Join us for an inspirational event, including discussion tables with counselors, mental health specialists, support groups and more! Luis Ortega is a TEDx Speaker, educator, and the director and founder of Storytellers for Change. Over the last eleven years, Luis has traveled across the nation to share his personal narrative and message about the power of storytelling and story-listening to generate empathy, promote inclusion, and inspire action. For more info contact Margarita Leas margarita@isfdn.org | 757.618.0155 |
JUNTOS SOMOS MAS FUERTES PRESENTA VENCIENDO EL MIEDO a través del poder de las historiasEl clima político actual ha planteado muchas preguntas y preocupaciones dentro de la comunidad de inmigrantes y nos gustaría brindar una oportunidad para reforzar algunos temas importantes que pueden ayudar a nuestros niños y la comunidad en general a fortalecerse. Acompáñanmos a un evento inspiracional que además incluye mesas de discusión con consejeros, especialistas en salud mental, grupos de apoyo y mucho más. Luis Ortega es orador de TEDx, educador, fundador y director de Storytellers for Change. Durante los últimos once años, Luis ha viajado por todo el país compartiendo su narrativa personal y su mensaje sobre el poder de contar y escuchar historias para generar empatía, promover la inclusión e inspirar la acción. Mayor información con Margarita Leas margarita@isfdn.org | 757.618.0155 |
Nominating Committee Report
Date: March 9, 2017
The 2016-2017 Issaquah PTSA Council Nominating Committee hereby places the following names in nomination.
For the office of President: Becky Gordon and Leslie Kahler
For the office of VP High Schools: Ina Ghangurde
For the office of VP Middle Schools: Laila Collins
For the office of VP Elementary North: Care Maree Harper
For the office of VP Elementary Central: Kimberly Nocco
For the office of VP Elementary South: Korista Smith-Barney
For the office of Treasurer: Erin Eaton
For the office of Secretary: Erin Thacker
The Nominating Committee has confirmed that each nominee has been a member of a PTA for at least 30 days prior to the election and meets other requirements as stated in the WSPTA Uniform Bylaws.
Respectfully submitted:
Ina Ghangurde
Leslie Kahler
Heidi Fuhs
Valerie Yanni
