IVE News for September 12, 2016
Check back on September 26th for the next edition
The Orange Ruler Fun Run Update! Our fundraising drive is off to a great start! We have only 10 days left so if you have not yet had a chance to register your child, please do so today by visiting orangeruler.com/signup. Registration is fast and easy and you can even view your child's and his/her classroom's progress in real-time. We also accept all company matching programs. Classes are working together to raise money for student enrichment programs and some great prizes! Thank you for your support Turn-In Day: 10/4/16 Fun Fun Date: 10/7/16
Calling all Angels!
Here is a wonderful opportunity to make a direct impact on a child’s life right here within our own IVE community. The Angel Program is in need of volunteers to sponsor a child for the 2016/17 school year. Please consider becoming an Angel.
As an Angel Sponsor you will be assigned a child and twice a year (fall/winter & again in spring) provide that child with basic necessities, from a recommended list. If you are interested in being a sponsor, know someone or want more info please contact Jaimi Messmer [email protected]
IVE DAY WITH SOUNDERS FC - OCTOBER 23
October 23, 1:00 PM, Seattle Sounders FC vs Real Salt Lake
Purchase your discounted game tickets for $22/each and IVE PTA will receive a portion of the proceeds! Order forms have been sent home through Kid Mail and are also available in the IVE lobby. If you would like to sit with another family, please turn in one order form. Make sure to turn in forms to the PTA mailbox before Friday, October 7. Tickets will be distributed the week of October 17. If you have any questions at all, contact Alex Rosenstein and Alison Maker at [email protected].
Be part of PTA’s Reflections Program This Reflections Program is a National PTA and WSPTA cultural arts competition. The purpose is to provide an opportunity for students to use their creative talents by expressing themselves through their own original works.
Judged Arts Categories are:
Literature • Photography • Visual Arts
Divisions are:
Preschool-Grade 2 • Grades 3-5 • Special Artist
Deadline for entries: October 21, 2016 By 2:55pm
Entries are to be turned into the school main office with the Student Entry Form HERE
All entries must be created for and relate to the theme and be original work created in this year by the student. Entries are judged on creative ability and interpretation of the theme. Finalists have the chance to move on to the State and National competition. For questions, please contact Don or Marisol at [email protected].
Popcorn Fridays!
A popular PTA fundraiser here at IVE is Popcorn Fridays! Every Friday, students may purchase popcorn during second recess for 25 cents a bag OR 10 cents for the first bag if they are wearing IVE spirit wear OR by trading in 15 Cougar Awards.
The special ingredient in our popcorn on Popcorn Fridays are the parent volunteers that run the machine during the second recess. The typical time commitment is from 1:10 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Volunteers can choose when and how often they want to pop; once a month, every other month, whatever works best for each volunteer’s schedule. Training sessions are held periodically!
Please give it a try – it is a wonderful way to meet other IVE parents as well as spend time getting to know the students and staff at IVE! Click H ERE to sign up! Popcorn Fridays begin September 16th!
Vision & Hearing Screenings
Problems with vision and/or hearing can affect your child’s academic performance but early identification can be a huge help! Our PTA hosts the IVE Vision and Hearing screening day on Tuesday, October 18th. We need volunteers to help identify children who need further vision and hearing evaluation. To guide students through these tests, 22 volunteers are needed for each shift and we are especially interested in having some bilingual volunteers to help our ESL kids.
To volunteer, click HERE. Or email Liz at [email protected] to volunteer and indicate which session(s) you can help with: 8 am – noon, noon – 3 pm or both! Your help will make kids lives better by reducing unnecessary barriers to learning. No experience necessary and volunteers will enjoy coffee, snacks and a FREE LUNCH sponsored by the IVE PTA.
Exámenes de Visión y Audición
Los problemas de visión y/o audición pueden afectar el rendimiento académico de tu hijo, pero con la detección temprana puede ser una gran ayuda. La asociación de padres y profesores (PTA) de IVE junto con Cultural Bridges (Issaquah Schools Fundation), tendremos el evento de Visión y Audición el martes, 18 de octubre del presente año. Necesitamos voluntarios que nos ayuden a identificar a los niños que necesitan aún más la evaluación de visión y audición. Para guiar a los estudiantes a través de estas pruebas, necesitaremos de 22 voluntarios para cada turno y estamos haciendo un llamado especial a las personas bilingües que nos puedan ayudar a interpretar a nuestros niños que tienen el inglés como segundo idioma. Visita……. para ser voluntario e indica qué sesión(s) puedes ayudarnos: de 8:00 a.m. –12:00 p.m. o de 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. o ambos. Tu ayuda hará que los niños vivan, mejor mediante la reducción de barreras innecesarias para el aprendizaje. No se necesita experiencia. Contaremos con café, bocadillos y almuerzo gratis patrocinado por la PTA de IVE.
New Amazon Fundraising Link
You can support the Issaquah Valley Elementary School PTA every time you shop at Amazon by clicking on this link: https://smile.amazon.com/ch/94-3053876. For future purchases, just remember to always visit Smile.Amazon.com to support IVE PTA. We recommend that you create a bookmark for Smile.Amazon.com or you can also install the Amazon Assistant. When you shop at AmazonSmile, Amazon donates 0.5% of the price of your eligible AmazonSmile purchases to IVE PTA. It's an easy way to support IVE while you shop! If you have any questions at all, don't hesitate to email [email protected].
You CAN make a difference!
Want to get involved at IVE but not sure where to start? Visit the Volunteer page on our website to learn about opportunities, sign up for an upcoming event or general committee that interests you, or get even more involved by serving as a chair for one of our awesome committees!
We are currently seeking chairs for the following committees: - Auction - Culture Fair - Directory - Enrichment - Holiday Choir - Staff Appreciation Week
In addition, the PTA needs volunteers for: - Salmon Days Parking Volunteers. Oct 1 & 2. Click HERE - Art Docents for each classroom
For more information about each position, click here. If you are interested in any of these positions or would like more information, contact Rebecca Maljak or Brie Baumann at [email protected].
Looking for a fun way to volunteer in the classroom?
Art education in the Issaquah School District is underfunded so parent volunteers fill the gap. The Art Docent Program is volunteer led art instruction. Volunteer art docents teach art once a month. Docents introduce a variety of artists and expose students to multiple artistic mediums, including clay, collage, painting, sculpture, print-making, and drawing. This program strives to bring art education to all students at IVE. Volunteers should have a passion for the arts, enjoy working with kids in the classroom, and be able to work cooperatively with other volunteers and teachers; the PTA provides training, curriculum and all the supplies! Please contact Angie Warren [email protected] for more details.
Art Docent training will take place soon.
2016-2017 PTA Calendar of Events Mark your calendar with these events now! You won't want to miss any of them. General Meeting Dates - 7:00 pm in the IVE Library. All Welcome. Childcare will be provided.
Thursday, September 22 Thursday, December 1 Thursday, February 2 Thursday, March 30 Thursday, May 18
Events Fun Run October 7 (Kick-off assembly 9/15, donations due 10/4) Vision & Hearing October 18 Sounders Game October 23 Fall Fun Fair October 28 Reflections/Hands on Art November 9 Book Fair November 14 - 18 Book Fair Family Night November 16 Family Movie Night December 9 Holiday Choir December 15 Multi-Cultural Fair February 10 Bingo Night March 3 Engineering Night April 21 Book Fair Family Night April 26 Variety Show May 12 Ice Cream Social June 9
Want to make your child's year at IVE the best ever? Join the PTA! As a member you will be able to meet and network with other parents and educators and have a more active role in deciding on the events and programs we run every year for IVE students. It is also a great way to be "in the know" of upcoming events. Membership is open now!
From the link on the Home page click the link "Back to school Packet" pages to:
1. Complete your family information
2. Select IVE PTA membership options
3. Pre-order your Yearbook
4. Choose events at which to volunteer
Make our webpage a favorite by bookmarking Issaquah Valley Elementary PTA. For membership questions, contact Chelle Swim at [email protected].
Procedure for All Volunteers All volunteers must complete an online application. If you have students at different schools in Issaquah, you only need to fill this out once and will be asked to mark which schools you want to volunteer at. Click the link, https://issaquahvolunteers.hrmplus.net to apply to volunteer.
If you have information to be included in the next eNews, please send to Kim Pike at [email protected]. Thanks!