Issaquah Highlands Connections
April 2015
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SCHOOL SPOTLIGHT by Carolyn Kennedy, Summit Park
Issaquah School District
Issaquah School Foundation
4/6 - 4/10
Grand Ridge Elementary
http://www.issaquah.wednet.edu
Spring Break, No School
Challenger Elementary
APRIL EVENTS
http://challengerpta.org 4/3 4/17
Popcorn Friday PTA General Meeting, 7:00pm
Clark Elementary http://clarkpta.org 4/2 4/22 4/29
General Membership Meeting, 7:00pm Coffee with the principal 2nd grade concert, 7:00pm
Endeavour Elementary http://endeavourptsa.org 4/3 4/22 - 4/24
Popcorn Friday 5th Grade Camp
http://grandridgeptsa.org 4/3 4/15 4/22
Popcorn Friday Cultural Fair After School Movie
Pacific Cascade Middle School http://pacificcascadeptsa.org 4/23
PTSA Meeting at 12:30
Issaquah High School http://issaquahhighptsa.org 4/17 4/24
PTSA Meeting, 9:30 Auction & Fashion Show
**Be sure to check individual web sites for details and updates
Grand Ridge Cultural Fair
Grand Ridge is holding a Cultural Fair on April 15th celebrating the diverse cultures at the school. The Cultural Fair is a fun family event with information about cultures and customs from around the world. There is food, crafts, games and lots to learn throughout! If you would like to help with the Cultural Fair, please contact the PTSA at grptsa@gmail.com.
Nourish Every Mind
http://www.isfdn.org
The Issaquah Schools Foundation annual Nourish Every Mind events are coming up. The Luncheon will be May 14th at the Issaquah Community Center and the Breakfast will be May 20th at Eastridge Church. These events are a great way to learn more about all of the wonderful areas the Foundation invests in to elevate the education of every child in the Issaquah School District. If you are interested in attending, would like to become a table captain, or have any questions about these events, feel free to contact Carolyn Kennedy: carolynk@ihmail.com
Investing in Early Education
President Obama recently said “Early education is one of the best investments we can make -- not just in a child’s future, but in our country.” Here in Issaquah, we agree. Three years ago, the Issaquah Schools Foundation teamed up with the District to pilot a 4-week summer school program at Issaquah Valley Elementary School. Today, the program has expanded to three locations and serves the neediest kids from all of the District’s elementary schools. Kids learn “how to do school”, they begin to develop vocabulary and become immersed in the language of school, and the District is able to create a school-to-home connection and partnership with parents. Last year, 122 kids were served and the kids and parents felt like this program made a significant difference when the children arrived in kindergarten on the first day. One parent said “With a child who doesn’t speak English at home, summer school offers a boost. It also helps them get comfortable with the routine.” Another said “J. now looks forward to going to Sunny School (Summer School at Sunny Hills). He shows me his work and is enthusiastic about it. This is the same little boy who, a year ago, announced he wasn’t going to go to school.” Thank you Issaquah Schools Foundation donors for making this program possible!