PTSA Events, Programs, and Grants

Sponsored Events and Programs   SAT/ACT Mock Tests and Test Prep   Mock Crash -       drug and alcohol awareness experience for Juniors and Seniors   Think Again -       drug and alcohol awareness training for Sophomores   Student Recognition -       students are mailed a personal message of recognition/encouragement by a staff member. PTSA facilitates the mailing   Healthy Student Support -       reducing risky teenage behaviors   Student Honors Program -       a ceremony honoring students’ outstanding contributions, as selected by IHS staff members   Student Directory   Special Event Support: PE 5K Run   Communications – Monthly e-News; Website   On-line Registration for PTSA Membership and Activities   Senior Breakfast, Baccalaureate, and Celebration   Senior Scholarships -       scholarships of $500 each are awarded to six graduating seniors   HSPE Support -       provides snacks to students when taking State Exams   Special Services -       support for special needs students and families   Senior Exit Interview Refreshments   Parent Education -       support for local parent education seminars/classes   Reflections -       a National PTA program that offers the opportunity for students to create works of art for fun and recognition   World Languages Event -       annual event that celebrates the ethnic diversity of IHS students   Newcomers -       welcomes and provides information to families who are new to IHS and the Issaquah community   Staff Appreciation Week and Staff Meeting Snacks   Staff Luncheons - Fall and End-of-Year   Outstanding Educator Award -       recognizes staff who go "above and beyond" their job description Major Volunteer Efforts for IHS Events   Picture Day   Safety Kits   Senior Exit Interviews   World Languages Event   Test Proctors   Major Volunteer Efforts for School District (VIS, ISF)   ISF's Calling for Kids   ISF Nourish Every Mind Luncheon   Legislative Activities- Letter writing, Focus Day

Funding and Grants for 2011-2012   $ 4,500 Annual Grants for Teachers -       used for classroom enrichments that benefit student learning   $ 3,000 Student Funds -       needs-based financial assistance for students   $   300 Supplies for SOAR program (Students Optimizing Academic Resources)   $ 2,777 Display Stand for Black Box Theatre and 3 6-panel Art Display Boards   $   500 "Finding Time" Assembly - January 2012   $   200 Issaquah PTSA Council- Parent Ed Programs   $   100 Echo Glen Support   $   200 Tiger Mountain Support   $ 1,000 Issaquah Schools Foundation Support   $ 1,500 Volunteers for Issaquah Schools (VIS) Support   $13,000 Mobile Cooperative Learning Lab   $    862 Chemistry DVDs   $    913 Bringing Shakespeare Alive program Funding and Grants for 2010-2011   $ 5,500 Annual Grants for Teachers -       used for classroom enrichments that benefit student learning   $ 3,000 Student Funds -       needs-based financial assistance for students   $ 3,000 Senior Merit Scholarships   $ 2,000 Mock Crash and Think Again Program   $   890.56 SAIL Novels - English Department   $ 1,106.80 Radioactive Source Kits - Science Department   $ 2,000 Shakespeare Program - English Department $   397.49 French Readers - World Languages Department   $ 2,400 Marine Biology Textbooks - Science Department   $   260 Digital Thermometer - Nurse   $   750 Assembly Speaker Stu Cabe - ASB   $   300 Resource Classroom Books - Resource Center   $ 2,500 ISF K-5 Science Initiative   $   175 News Magazine - Guided Studies Department   $ 1,409.90 Issaquah Schools Foundation   $ 1,000 Volunteers for Issaquah Schools   $   400 Issaquah School District Summer School Program Scholarships   $   200 Issaquah PTSA Council- Parent Ed Programs   $   300 National Board Certification Teacher Recognition   $   100 Echo Glen Support   $   200 Tiger Mountain Support   $   425 Pi Contest

For more information about PTSA activities, contact PTSA Co-Presidents: Karin Allen and Lisa Gaan

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