October 18, 2021
Pacific Cascade Middle School PTSA
October 2021 Newsletter
Oct 20 - Java with Jeff (Zoom)
Oct 20 - ISD Board of Directors Candidate Forum (KCLS)
Oct 21 - PCMS Panera Fundraiser (all day!)
Oct 21 - ISD Board of Directors Candidate Forum (Issaquah PTSA)
Oct 28-29 - 6th Grade WCSA
Oct 29 - Reflections Art Contest Entries Due
Nov 1-2 - All Grades Math SBA
Nov 3 - Picture retakes
Nov 4 - PTSA Board of Directors Meeting (Zoom)
Nov 4-5 - All Grades ELA SBA
Nov 11 - NO SCHOOL (Veteran’s Day)
Nov 17 - Java with Jeff (Zoom)
PCMS PTSA dates are subject to change;
visit PCMS PTSA Calendar and Website for details
Your PCMS PTSA has been busy. Our first General Membership meeting was held on October 7th. The Mission and Goals along with the Standing Rules were updated with a unanimous vote. Our treasurer, Amanda Rench presented our updated budget, which we reviewed and passed also. Minal Desai-Monga was voted in as our VP of Programs and Events and Stephanie Shipley was voted in as President. Principal McGowan was able to talk to us at the end for a short update. We appreciate all who were able to join us for our first meeting and hope even more will join us in January at our next GMM! There are still open positions on our PTSA Board if you have interest in joining us! Please contact stephshipley@outlook.com.
Our Fall Grants have been awarded!
PCMS PTSA is once again offering Curriculum Enrichment Grants. For this Fall cycle, there are 5 enrichment grant requests. Grants were awarded after a vote at the GMM. The evaluation process looks at NEED, SUSTAINABILITY and NUMBER OF STUDENTS impacted by the grant request.
|
Item/Project |
Cost |
Student Impact |
|
Living voices Historical Theatre (2 productions) |
$1,300 |
All 7th grade students through Social Studies |
|
PBSES Everyday Heroes - prizes |
$500 |
All students at PCMS |
|
Office student prizes & Staff lounge |
$407 |
108 students and all staff |
|
Cricut membership & cardstock (PTSA purchased Cricut 3 yrs ago) |
$220 |
All students & staff |
|
Post-it Super Sticky Easel Pad |
$90 |
170 students |
Picture Day Thank You!
A big thank you to our Picture Day Volunteers! Picture day happened during the school day this year. Melynda Cook, Stephanie Shipley, Nathalie Isensee and Katie Brown helped pass out ID cards and keep the photographer lines moving.
Reflections 2021-2022
Did you know that the PTSA at PCMS provides educational enrichment for our children, supports our school and builds community? See the impact of your membership! You don’t have to commit to anything, unless you want to be more involved. Your membership donation helps us build a better PTSA. Click here to join 2021-22 PCMS PTSA!
PCMS PTSA Panera Fundraiser!
Give yourself a break and grab takeout or dine in at the Issaquah Panera anytime on October 21 to raise money for the PCMS PTSA! Present the flyer (found here) or order online using the promo code PRFUND to make sure your purchase counts toward the fundraiser (note: in store kiosk purchases are not eligible, so if you're ordering in store, be sure to go to the counter and present the flyer). Valid anytime on Thursday, October 21, so stop in for breakfast, lunch, dinner, or even just a coffee! Thank you for your support.
Make a difference – become a mentor in the Issaquah School District! If you are looking for an impactful and fulfilling volunteer experience, the Issaquah School District needs people who can support students by meeting with them, at school, during school hours, for 30-60 minutes each week. Mentors are needed at all grade levels, at all schools in the Issaquah School District. Mostly due to the pandemic, over 100 mentors have withdrawn at a time when the need is greater than ever. There are currently over 250 students on the waiting list.
Mentoring differs from tutoring in that mentoring focuses on fostering positive, supportive relationships which help students develop skills and attitudes (such as resilience, self-advocacy, self-confidence, etc.) to promote academic achievement and success in life. Here is a YouTube video that the district put together of current mentors talking about their mentoring experience.
You can learn more about the VOICE (Volunteers of Issaquah Changing Education) Mentor Program and submit an application from the Issaquah School District’s VOICE Mentor page. Because mentoring is in-person, proof of vaccination is required. Also, you must be cleared with a background check and attend a 2 hour training. Email voice@issaquah.wednet.edu if you have any questions.
School Board Candidate Forum 10/21
Are you wondering about candidates running for School Board positions? KCLS is hosting an ISD Board of Directors Online Candidate Forum Oct. 20th. The Issaquah PTSA is hosting a Virtual School Board Candidate Forum on Oct 21.
Recording of ISD Candidate Forum hosted by Highlands Council on Oct. 6
ISF Monster Mash
Help us raise a monstrous amount of support for local students by joining us Saturday, October 30th, for the Issaquah Schools Foundation Monster Mash 5K! Hosted at Lake Sammamish State Park Boat Launch and the East Lake Sammamish Trail, this first-ever, professionally chip-timed 5K route is perfect for soaking up the fall colors and fresh air! Register today.
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