Seven Schools Receive Kateri Brow Grants
The Foundation recently awarded its prestigious Kateri Brow Big Idea Grants for programs that reflect vision and innovation in education, and respond to a compelling need.
The 2018 grant recipients included programs at Discovery and Maple Hills elementary schools; Maywood Middle School; Echo Glen School; and Liberty, Skyline and Gibson Ek high schools. Named for a past superintendent of the Issaquah School District, the grants are up to $10,000.
Grant recipients ranged from after-school math clubs and a horticulture program, to CS/STEM explorations and the expansion of the Patriot Café program. For example, grants included the purchase of ripple tanks for physics classes. The tanks are a fundamental tool for studying two-dimensional wave behavior, which is otherwise difficult to investigate interactively. The number of students taking physics at all levels has increased year after year in the District, resulting in the need for more tanks. Learn more about these inspiring programs HERE.
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It's not too late to register!
Please join us to learn how our community can support the needs of students at our Nourish Every Mind Luncheon or Breakfast fundraisers.
Online auction is open! Please support the Foundation's mission by participating in the Nourish Event Mind online silent auction. The auction showcases many one-of-a-kind products and experiences - and all proceeds benefit students. Click HERE to view the auction.
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| Programs That Make a Difference |
Skyline Robotics Wins World Championship
Kudos to the Skyline High School Spartabots on winning the FIRST Robotics 2018 World Championship in Houston! The Foundation is proud to support robotics programs at Skyline and in schools across the District. Go Spartabots!
"The dedication and drive of my teammates is truly awe-inspiring. We've learned how to problem solve under pressure and have grown into stronger engineers and leaders. For me, every second I have spent in our build room, on a practice field and at competition was well worth it, not because of the win but because of the priceless experience, immense knowledge and lifelong connections I've gained." - Jasmine, Skyline High School Robotics Team Member
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Volunteers in Action: Elementary Art Education
Creativity is blooming in elementary schools thanks to PTSA volunteers! Did you know that art education in our elementary schools is solely funded by PTSAs, with volunteer instructor training provided by the Foundation's Artistic Support Program? This year, more than 550 volunteer art docents taught four to eight art lessons, providing 8,500 hours of classroom instruction. Learn more about our dedicated art docents HERE.
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Issaquah High Wins State Sports Medicine Championship
Congratulations to the Issaquah High School Sports Medicine Team on winning the 2018 State Championship! More than 900 students from 50 schools competed at the Washington Career and Technical Sports Medicine Association (WCTSMA) competition in categories such as medical terms, exercise physiology, and emergency responders. Thanks to donors like you, the Foundation supported the team's success with a STEM grant, which helped fund this incredible opportunity. Read more about the team HERE.
"I could not be more proud of this group. They worked incredibly hard all year dedicating hundreds of hours individually towards giving their own personal best to this competition." - Todd Parsons ATC, AT/L, Issaquah High School Sports Medicine Instructor
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Cultural Bridges Helps Families Navigate School System
Paperwork is better with friends! Did you know the Foundation's Cultural Bridges Program helps families navigate the complexities of school registration, often providing translation support? Our team of staff and volunteers supports families each summer with paperwork and forms.
Thanks to all volunteers - and see you again at verification of data on August 10. Learn more about Cultural Bridges HERE.
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Dining for Kids is at Corner Bakery Cafe TODAY!
Join us for breakfast, lunch and dinner today at Corner Bakery Cafe.
Corner Bakery Cafe
720 NW Gilman Blvd
Issaquah, WA
Corner Bakery Cafe is donating a portion of your bill to the Issaquah Schools Foundation where it will go directly to the Feeding Student Success program, providing breakfast bars, snacks and lunch support for students in the Issaquah School District.
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Register Now for Free School Supplies
Tools4School is a partnership between the Foundation and Issaquah Food & Clothing Bank. The program provides new backpacks filled with school supplies for Issaquah School District K-12 students who need financial assistance. Registration is now open for families to receive free backpacks and school supplies in August. Learn more HERE.
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