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Teacher Work Day - No Classes
Teacher Work Day - No Classes
Date:
Monday, October 14
Where:
IHS
| 6:00p New Family Ambassadors' Mixer
New Family Ambassadors' Mixer
Date:
Tuesday, October 15
Time:
6:00p - 8:30p
Where:
Capri Cellars
Mix and mingle with other new families as well as established families of Issaquah. No cost to attend, but each guest must pay for their own food and beverage. Every third Tuesday, 6pm-8:30pm Adults only.
Capri Cellars, 88 Front St. S., Issaquah, WA 98027 More info on New Family Ambassadors can be found HERE or email your questions to Amber and Rebecca at ihsnewfamilyconnect@gmail.com . | PSAT (All 10th/11th graders)
PSAT (All 10th/11th graders)
Date:
Wednesday, October 16
Where:
IHS
All 10th and 11th graders take the PSAT (Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test) during school hours.
This nationwide test is used to determine the National Merit Semi-Finalists and potential scholarships. IHS College and Career Center can help with college and career guidance. 7:00a Staff Breakfast
Staff Breakfast
Date:
Wednesday, October 16
Time:
7:00a - 8:00a
Where:
IHS
The PTSA provides a monthly staff breakfast to show our appreciation and to retain great teachers!
Interested in donating food? Sign up HERE! 6:15p IHS College and Career Night
IHS College and Career Night
Date:
Wednesday, October 16
Time:
6:15p - 8:30p
Where:
IHS
The schedule for the night is as follows (no college fair):
6:15pm – 7:05pm – General Session (Counselors) 7:10pm – 7:40pm- 1st Breakout Session (Financial Aid, Highly Selective Schools, Essays, and *How to put together a college list) 7:45pm – 8:30pm – 2nd Breakout Session (Financial Aid, Highly Selective Schools, Essays, and *How to put together a college list) Check the College and Career Center website for more info. | 8:00p SAT/ACT test feedback
SAT/ACT test feedback
Date:
Thursday, October 17
Time:
8:00p - 9:00p
Where:
IHS Library
Feedback session from SAT/ACT Practice test on October 12.
| IH PTSA Grant Requests Due
IH PTSA Grant Requests Due
Date:
Friday, October 18
Where:
IHS Office
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8:00p Understanding the Opiate Crisis
Understanding the Opiate Crisis
Date:
Monday, October 21
Time:
8:00p - 9:30p
Where:
Blakely Hall at Issaquah Highlands
By Influence the Choice. Register for event HERE
Topic: Understanding the Opiate Crisis: Keeping our Kids and Community Safe Together we will explore the impact of substance use, learn to recognize signs of concern and discuss effective strategies for increasing protective factors and reducing those factors that put youth at risk. This is a free community event. | 9:30a New Family Ambassadors' Nature Hike
New Family Ambassadors' Nature Hike
Date:
Tuesday, October 22
Time:
9:30a - 1:00p
Where:
Twin Falls
Meet at Dick's Sporting Goods in the Highlands for carpooling.
We will be following a beautiful river up to waterfalls. This trail is easy enough for all ages and physical conditions. Lunch at North Bend Bar & Grill after the 2-hour hike. For new families or those who want to make connections with new families. Questions? Email Rebecca and Amber at ihsnewfamilyconnect@gmail.com 6:00p Ask an Academic Advisor Night
Ask an Academic Advisor Night
Date:
Tuesday, October 22
Time:
6:00p - 8:00p
Where:
IHS LIbrary
This presentation is for those new to the district or to the school system in America.
The Academic Advisors from the IHS Counseling office will explain graduation requirements, how to check grades, and how clubs work. More advice can be found on the IHS Counseling website. 7:00p Parentwiser: Normal Sucks
Parentwiser: Normal Sucks
Date:
Tuesday, October 22
Time:
7:00p - 8:30p
Where:
Skyline High School
Topic: Normal Sucks
How to Live, Learn, and Thrive Outside the Lines Confessional and often hilarious, inspirational writer Jonathan Mooney talks about how normal sucks and different does not mean deficient -- and we shouldn't be striving for, or enforcing, normalcy on anyone. Free for PTSA members in the Issaquah District; non-members $10 donation. Register HERE. | 3:00p Clubs Fair
6:30p What Every Parent Wants to know about the ISD?
What Every Parent Wants to know about the ISD?
Date:
Wednesday, October 23
Time:
6:30p - 8:30p
Where:
Clark Elementary
Separate sessions for Elementary, Middle and High School information. Topics covered: school and classroom expectations, behavior expectations, grading, homework, communications with school and teachers, how to get involved, course selection information, and Family Access.
Click HERE for more information on the Cultural and Family Partnerships. | WA PTA Legislative Assembly
WA PTA Legislative Assembly
Date:
Saturday, October 26
Where:
Bellevue College
WA State PTA Legislative Assembly at Bellevue College. Check HERE for more info.
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Influence the Choice: Keeping Our Kids Safe
Influence the Choice presents Jerry Blackburn, discussing the current opiate crisis and substance abuse within our community, educating families, exploring the impact, recognizing signs, discussing effective strategies for youth at risk. Join the conversation October 21, 2019, at Blakely Hall, 8:00 PM to 9:30 PM. Details and Registration HERE.
It's time to sign up for the 2019-2020 School year. Be sure to click here to join the PTSA, donate, sign-up for volunteer opportunities and more! We appreciate your support!
New to IHS? Unfamiliar about school systems and procedures? You are invited to Ask an Academic Advisor Night. Come learn more about Graduation Requirements, Grading Systems, SAT/ACT testing, Homework Help Options, Club & Sport Options, College and Career Center, Counseling Office, Course Selection Process, Running Start and More!
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Volunteer @IH PTSA
Consider volunteering! Plenty of opportunities, something for EVERYONE! One hour can make a HUGE DIFFERENCE, especially at the start of year! Upcoming opportunities: SAT/ACT Practice Test Coordinator, Family Ambassadors, Senior Scholarships, Advocacy, and more. Click HERE for more.
College Planning Night – Oct. 16th
This night is open to ALL students and parents and is a great way to begin the college planning process. The night will begin at 6:15 p.m. with a General Session on College Applications presented by the IHS Counselors. At 7:10 p.m., parents and students will attend 2 sessions of your choice – topics include: College Essays, Building College Lists, Financing College, Applying to Selective Colleges.
IH PTSA Grants Deadline
The Issaquah High PTSA has a budget to fund selected projects and programs proposed by teachers, staff and/or parents to further our mission, "To expand educational opportunities and enhance the learning and social enrichment opportunities at Issaquah High School." The fall deadline to apply for the grant applications is Friday, October 18, 2019. You can find an application and the criteria for selecting a proposal by clicking the here: HERE
Practice Tests for SAT or ACT
Full length tests in realistic test environment. Scores back session the following week. Sign up different months to find out which test is best for you. Fee: $25/test. Sponsored by Issaquah High PTSA, presented by Huntington Learning Center. Flier and More information here. OR Sign up here. Questions to IHPTSAPrograms@gmail.com
Please note: These sample practice exams are different from the official PSAT (Preliminary SAT) exam from College Board which is offered during the school day in mid October at IHS every year. 10th and 11th graders are expected to take the official PSAT exam on that date. This year’s school test date is Wednesday, 10/16/19.
IHS New Family Ambassador Program: Transitioning to a new area can be overwhelming! The New Family Ambassador Program is here to help! We match new families to an Ambassador who may help guide the way by answering questions, offering support. NFAP meets every third Tuesday of the month at Capri Cellars, on Front Street, starting at 6:00 PM (adults only). Several other family socials run through the year, as well as educational tours and seminars, related to IHS.
In order to help new families to the area, we need great volunteers! Time and commitment are minimal for Ambassadors, but the payoff in helping new families adjust is BIG!!! Please consider becoming an Ambassador, today! Questions, email Rebecca & Amber, CLICK HERE for more info.
Back-to-School Quick Links: IHS Website. 2019-20 IHS Bell Schedule. ISD Family Access. IHS Fall Sports Registration. IHS Booster Club. Issaquah Schools Foundation. ParentWiser. ISD Cultural & Family Partnerships. ISD My School Bucks-Lunch Program. ISD Online Free-Reduced Student Lunch Application.
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