Issaquah Schools Foundation

Need a reminder of the good that can happen when parents, teachers, businesses, and our community at large come together in support of a common goal? Then take a look at the Issaquah Schools Foundation Impact Report for the 2023/2024 school year and see how our donors helped open doors to opportunity for students from kindergarten through graduation across our 27 schools. Issaquah School District

Last Thursday, Nov. 7 we were thrilled to host our first Impact in Action event. Attendees had their eyes opened to the scope of financial need in our district and learned about the incredible work the Issaquah School District, with help from Issaquah Schools Foundation donors, is doing to address it and ensure that financial need is never a barrier to accessing opportunity. As the need grows, so does our support, and we were proud to present a check for $81,000 to help address Basic Student Needs this school year, including funding for the ISD Breakfast Program, the Nurse's Fund, Tools4School, testing scholarships, and more. Thank you to Superintendent Heather Tow-Yick, Jason Morse, Laura Carmichael, and Lorna Gilmour for sharing and to everyone who attended. Thank you also to Lens of Youth for the pictures. Issaquah School District ISSAQUAH SCHOOL DISTRICT NURSES CHILDRENS ASSISTANCE FUND Heather Tow-Yick

We're looking forward to hosting our first Impact in Action event this Thursday, Nov. 7. ISD leadership will highlight the growing challenge of financial insecurity in our district and the negative impact it can have on student well-being as well as the ways in which ISF donor support is leveraged to help provide critical resources to students and families. These events are open to all, whether you are a donor or not. Register at https://lnkd.in/guyXjXt4.

The Presidential Service Award program was established in 2023 by President Obama to inspire and encourage Americans to engage in volunteer service and to recognize the outstanding efforts of those who have made a significant impact. The award is a symbol of the difference that volunteering can make in the lives of others. Last week we honored 3 exceptional Issaquah School District students who have already gone above and beyond in their service, both to the Issaquah Schools Foundation and to other worthwhile organizations. Congratulations to Ruchi Doshi, Issaquah High School senior, Leo Chen, Skyline High School senior, and Ruoxuan (Emily) Chen, Pine Lake Middle School 8th grader. Ruchi has dedicated her time and talent as an ISF Peer Tutor at Issaquah Middle School and as a volunteer at the ISD Summer School program. Through his involvement in Hand In Hand We Code, Leo teaches ISD community kids coding and also does community. outreach for ISF. Emily is part of Lens of Youth, a nonprofit organization that uses photography to bring the stories of those with developmental disabilities to life and that also volunteers their services to capture the moments of engagement at ISF events. Thank you to all 3 for their selflessness, dedication to others, and for inspiring us all. Volunteering with ISF is a great way to engage with the community and to create real and lasting impact for our students. Visit https://lnkd.in/g5fPqT-5 for opportunities.

We're hiring a Development Manager. We're looking for an energetic, creative, community-minded relationship builder who can help expand and diversify our funding base, enabling us to create even greater impact for students. Check out the job description and share with anyone you think could be a good fit. https://lnkd.in/gXfz7Cbx

Last week we onboarded our newest Board Trustees. It's always exciting to bring together a group of individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and ideas who all share a passion for our mission. There's no doubt these 5 Trustees will have a positive and lasting impact on ISF and on the students of the Issaquah School District. Interested in seeing how you can be involved? Message us or visit www.isfdn.org.

Thank you Issaquah School District community! Last year donors Stepped Up For Kids and helped 2,503 Kindergarten and 1st grade students across all ISD elementary schools improve their reading. Community funding provided decodable books and the professional development that allowed teachers to use them. These readers support word recognition skills and phonics learning, helping to build strong literacy foundations for our youngest students.

Ever wonder why the Issaquah Schools Foundation exists? Last school year over 10,000 ISD students received academic support thanks to generous community donations! That support helped students build confidence and walk into the classroom with heads held high, ready to thrive. This year we have a goal to raise $1,000,000 so even more students can access these critical supports and more.

At our August Board meeting we welcomed 5 new Board Trustees. These incredible women bring a broad range of experience and insight to our team while all sharing a passion for nonprofit service and for opening doors to opportunity for our ISD students. Welcome Lily Jong, Janet Kelly, Wendy Marucheck, Amy Miller, and Jennifer O'Connor!

?? Help Make a Difference for Our Students!??? We're seeking passionate volunteers to serve on PTSAs as?Ambassadors?for ISF! As an ISF Ambassador, you’ll play a vital role in connecting ISF with individual school PTSAs and communities, helping us communicate the programs, resources, and opportunities that directly benefit students, teachers, and families. ???What You’ll Do: - Serve as a key liaison between ISF, your PTSA, and your school - Help share important updates and events - Assist in coordinating and promoting ISF initiatives - Strengthen the bridge between ISF and your school This is an exciting way to be directly involved in supporting your local school community and the entire Issaquah School District! ??♀??Interested??This is a PTSA volunteer position so contact your PTSA if you'd like to help. #Volunteering #EducationMatters #IssaquahSchools #ISFAmbassadors #CommunityEngagement #GiveBack #ISF