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7:00p Parentwiser event
Parentwiser event
Date:
Monday, February 6
Time:
7:00p - 8:00p
Where:
Zoom
Mon, Feb 6 2023, 7pm
Diana Graber
Raising Humans in the Digital World

Visit our website and subscribe to receive registration notifications and ongoing resources.
www.parentwiser.org
parentwiser@issaquahptsa.org
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6:00p Intro to the Garage
Intro to the Garage
Date:
Wednesday, February 8
Time:
6:00p - 7:30p
Where:
235 1st Ave SE, Issaquah, WA 98027
Who: Parents and students
What: Come check out the Garage, a teen community hangout spot within walking distance of IHS
When: Feb. 8, 6-7:30 PM
Where: The Garage, 235 1st Ave SE, Issaquah, WA 98027
Why: To learn about this place

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7:00p The Role of SAT/ACT in College Admissions & Scoresback Session
The Role of SAT/ACT in College Admissions & Scoresback Session
Date:
Wednesday, February 8
Time:
7:00p - 8:00p
Where:
IHS Library
Meet in the IHS Library, Wed, Feb 8, 7 PM, for the scoresback session on the ACT/SAT practice exams. Also presentation by Huntington Learning Center on The Role of SAT/ACT in College Admissions
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6:00p ISD School Board Meeting
ISD School Board Meeting
Date:
Thursday, February 9
Time:
6:00p - 9:30p
Where:
Administration Building, 5150 220th Ave SE, Issaquah, WA
The agenda and meeting details will be posted at least 24 hours prior to the meeting.

Please note the agenda and materials may be modified up to 24 hours prior to the meeting; after that time, any agenda modifications will be addressed at the meeting.

ISD School Board Webpage.
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9:30a IHPTSA General Membership Meeting
IHPTSA General Membership Meeting
Date:
Friday, February 10
Time:
9:30a - 11:15a
Where:
Zoom
Join IH PTSA's General Membership Meeting. All are welcome! Come and go as you have time.

Zoom registration will be posted HERE.

Meeting documents HERE Questions, email IH PTSA President.
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7:30p Swingin' in Vienna
Swingin' in Vienna
Date:
Saturday, February 11
Time:
7:30p - 10:30p
Where:
IHS
Join the IHS Jazz Band and the Evergreen Honors Orchestra for an evening out!

7:00 Doors open
7:30 Music starts
10:30 Music ends

Semi-formal to formal dress encouraged
Photo booth
Light refreshments provided
Tickets: $25 adults, $20 students
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Valentine's Day
Valentine's Day
Date:
Tuesday, February 14
Click HERE to learn more.
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8th Grade Registration Night
8th Grade Registration Night
Date:
Tuesday, February 14
Where:
IHS
8th Grade Registration Night.
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WA State Game Development Competition DUE
WA State Game Development Competition DUE
Date:
Wednesday, February 15
Where:
Online
The Washington State PTA Game Development Competition

These are STEM-based opportunities for students to develop a
game, either physical board game or/ computer game. DUE TODAY!

Competition Details, WA State PTA Website.
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WA State PTA Essay Contest DUE
WA State PTA Essay Contest DUE
Date:
Wednesday, February 15
Where:
Online
WA State PTA Essay Contest.

Statewide essay contest explores the important and varied influencers in the lives and education of children – from the child's perspective. Details found HERE.
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WA State PTA Scholarship Entries DUE
WA State PTA Scholarship Entries DUE
Date:
Wednesday, February 15
Where:
Online
Washington State PTA offers four $2,500 scholarships to graduating seniors.

Applicants should be from Washington state public high schools with an active PTA, who will be starting college (two-year or four-year) in the fall.

More information can be found HERE.
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6:00p 8th Grade Registration Night
8th Grade Registration Night
Date:
Wednesday, February 15
Time:
6:00p - 8:00p
Where:
IHS
8th Grade Registration Night at IHS (for incoming 9th graders and parents)

Club fair, PTSA table, and information on registration
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6:30p ISD WANIC/Running Start Info Sessions
ISD WANIC/Running Start Info Sessions
Date:
Wednesday, February 15
Time:
6:30p - 8:30p
Where:
Online
The ISD Family Equity Team is hosting an information session on WANIC and Running Start.

6:30 - 7:30 PM - WANIC
7:30 - 8:30 PM - Running Start

WANIC is a vocational class option for IHS students, possibly at different schools.
Running Start is a local college option for IHS students (e.g. Bellevue College)

Register HERE
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6:00p Hidden in Plain Sight (Influence the Choice)
Hidden in Plain Sight (Influence the Choice)
Date:
Thursday, February 16
Time:
6:00p - 8:00p
Where:
IHS Commons
Hidden in Plain Sight (HIPS) is an exhibit that is a re-creation of a teenage bedroom with signs of substance misuse. Could you find everything? Do you know what to look for?

Hidden in Plain Sight empowers parents to communicate with their children about at-risk behaviors that lead to substance use disorders. Go through an interactive presentation, and then hear from a Substance Use Disorder professional.

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The Role of SAT/ACT in College Admissions & Scoresback Session (Feb. 8)

For those who took the SAT/ACT practice tests on Jan 28 and Feb 4, please attend the scoresback session on Feb 8 at 7pm in the IHS library. Huntington Learning Center will also provide a presentation on "The Role of SAT/ACT in College Admissions." 
Let’s Have Lunch Together!  (Feb. 10, 12-1:30 PM)

Make new friends and join us for lunch on Feb. 10, from 12 noon to 1:30 PM, at 55 Sunset Coffee & Spirits (55 W Sunset Way, Issaquah, WA 98027).

Email ihsnewfamilyconnect@gmail.com to get on the email list for social gatherings. 

Vote on Grants at the Next General Membership Meeting (Feb. 10)

Ball chairs?  Library dropbox?  Biotech equipment? Register to get the Zoom link to our next PTSA General Membership Meeting (Feb. 10, 9:30-11 AM) and vote on these grant proposals.  Trisha Marshall from Issaquah Schools Foundation will report on ISF at 9:45 AM, Principal Connolly will give an update at 10 AM, and grants will be presented at 10:30 AM.  All are welcome to come although only members may vote.  Come and go as you have time. 

State PTA Competitions (due Feb. 15, 2023) 

Washington State PTA is hosting three competitions, all due on February 15 

Students from Issaquah High have won in the past.  Maybe you will, too?

IH PTSA Awards Nominations 2022-2023 (Mar 19 & Apr 2)

Now accepting nominations for Golden Acorn, Outstanding Advocate, and Outstanding Educator

Please fill out online forms to nominate an amazing volunteer, advocate or educator for an award. You may nominate up to three persons in each category. Google account is not required to complete the nomination form, but you need to sign in to your Google account if you want to work across devices or save your progress and edit it later. Nominations will be kept confidential.

Golden Acorn and Outstanding nominations open until Sunday, March 19, 2023

Outstanding Educator nominations open until Sunday, April 2, 2023

For questions, please contact the IH PTSA Awards Committee

Community Service Program (due May 1)

In collaboration with IHS College and Career Center, IH PTSA proudly sponsors the IH PTSA Community Service Program, designed to recognize students’ contributions throughout our community through service.

Community Service hours can be reported to IH PTSA throughout the year. IH PTSA tabulates and submits total hours approved to IHS Administration for special graduation recognition. Each student completing 100 or more Community Service Hours will receive a certificate and an honor cord that can be worn at graduation.

Volunteers
Check out volunteer opportunities HERE, including Staff Breakfast.  Volunteering in-person @IHS? Complete required ISD Volunteer Application.
 
New to IHS?
Check out our New Families Community, including useful links, FAQ, PTSA/ASB/Boosters/ISF document, and list of acronyms Learn more about IH PTSA New Family Connections  We're glad you're here! 
 
Make a difference – ISD VOICE Mentoring
Looking for impactful, fulfilling volunteer experience? VOICE Mentors! Learn more: ISD’s VOICE Mentor page. Background check, vaccination, training required. Questions, email ISD VOICE Mentors.
 
Joining IH PTSA Supports IHS, Students, and Community!  Win-Win-Win!
IH PTSA Memberships directly fund Angel Program, ParentWiser, Reflections , Senior Events, School Grants, and the Community Service Honor Cords.   Click HERE for a PowerPoint summary of the PTSA programs.  Learn about IHS Students and Staff with IHS Spotlights. Join TODAY  Also, financial assistance available IH PTSA Family Resources.  
 
IH PTSA is a Gold Award Winner!
 

Washington State PTA awarded the Gold Award for Standards of Excellence to IH PTSA for the 2021-2022 school year!

The Standards of Excellence award is a tool to encourage the use of the best practices of PTA management. 
 
How to Support IH PTSA?  Join IH PTSA. Donate. AmazonSmile. Follow: Facebook. Instagram.
 Twitter. Corporate Matching. double-check, as we've made it easy!
Quick Links: Report Community Service Hours IHS Website. ISD Website.  ISD Family Access. IHS Boosters.  ISF.  ParentWiser.  ISD Cultural & Family Partnerships. Cultural Bridge Magazine, My School Bucks-Lunch.  ISD Free-Reduced Lunch Application.  Find Your Bus Route. Issaquah PTSA Council 2.6.

IH PTSA is a 501(c)(3) organization; donations are100% tax-deductible.