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November 2024
Vol. 4 Issue 04 |
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You belong in the PTSA! Join or Renew today! |
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There are no meeting attendance or volunteer requirements to be a member, but we would love to have you join and participate whenever you can! |
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Submit Your Artwork by Wednesday! |
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Call for Entries! Students through grade 12 are invited to showcase their creativity by submitting original works of art for this year's PTSA Reflections program! The theme for 2024 is "Accepting Imperfections".
How to Participate:
We’re excited to see the incredible artwork our ILHS students created!
Questions? Email ILHS PTSA Reflections chair at reflections@ilhsptsa.org.
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Giving Tuesday: December 3rd
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Giving Tuesday: Raising for Ravens & Threads and Treads Collection
This Giving Tuesday (December 3), please consider donating to our "Raising for Ravens" fundraiser! Your support helps us provide staff grants, PTSA programs, events, and so much more for our students and staff.
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On Tuesday, December 3rd volunteers will be in the pick up line collecting donations.
- Threads & Treads Collection: Donate new socks, underwear, and PJs. (Collection box available in the ILHS lobby the week of December 2.)
- Raising for Ravens: Contribute to help us reach our $6,000 goal. We will be able to accept cash, checks, and online donations.
Suggested Donation: $40 per family (any amount is appreciated!).
Current Progress: We’ve raised just over $2,000 so far this year, but we need your help to close the gap!
Thank you for making a difference and supporting our amazing Ravens at ILHS!
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Coffee & Connection: Gathering of Raven Guardians
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Join us for an informal gathering for parents and guardians! (No purchase is required.)
Thursday, December 5,
8:15 am - After morning drop-off
(Coffee shops opens at 7am if you arrive early.)
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Where: The Texan Cafe & Coffee Shop (formerly Gretchen's Place)
22522 29th Dr SE Unit 106, Bothell, WA 98021
We’ll meet indoors on the 1st floor seating area located adjacent to cafe. (No purchase is required.)
Come connect with fellow Ravens families in a relaxed setting—we hope to see you there! Questions? Email face@ilhsptsa.org
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ILHS PTSA Advocacy Updates
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2024 WSPTA Legislative Assembly Recap
Northshore Council PTSA
Over the weekend of October 26th and 27th, PTA member delegates from all over Washington convened on Seattle Pacific University to attend Washington State PTA's Legislative Assembly. These delegates included representation from many Northshore PTAs including ILHS PTSA. The delegates voted on the WSPTA 2024 - 2026 Legislative Platform.
Read Northshore Council PTSA's 2024 Legislative Assembly Recap and learn about the 2024 - 2026 Top 5 Legislative Priorities.
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Join the Movement: Advocacy in Action!
Are you ready to spark some meaningful change? Whether you're passionate about education reform or eager to foster greater engagement and representation in Northshore, this is your space to share, listen, and lead -- as much or as little as your heart desires! Advocacy Coalition Meetings are held on Zoom, the second Tuesday of each month at 8 PM. For more details, visit the Northshore Council PTSA blog.
Save the Date:
WSPTA Focus on Advocacy Day - Monday, February 17, 2025 in Olympia!
Want to learn more about PTA advocacy opportunties?
Please visit our advocacy page or email Holly M., ILHS Advocacy Chair at advocacy@ilhsptsa.org |
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Did you know? Your ILHS PTSA membership can help you save money with exclusive discounts! Membership discounts are available to all members, including savings for Seattle Symphony, Great Wolf Lodge, Movie Tickets through Tickets at Work, Real Leather Company, and more. Visit the WSPTA Membership Discount page to learn more and start saving today!
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Need your membership login credentials? Email membership@ilhsptsa.org.
If you haven't purchased your membership yet, no worries! You can join throughout the year! Learn more about the value of PTA membership here!
As of November 14, we have 151 total members! We are 49 members away from our membership goal of 200 members.
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Be sure to bookmark the Senior Events Page and subscribe to the 2025 POGS calendar to stay up to date on senior events. The POGS (Parents and Guardians of Graduating Students) committee is meeting monthly to plan a memorable year for our graduating students. A graduation timeline and FAQ coming soon.
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October Membership Meeting Recap |
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December Staff Appreciation: Cookie Mixer |
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December Staff Appreciation Cookie Mixer
Let’s continue the tradition of gifting cookie boxes to our amazing ILHS staff this December! We need your help to make it happen.
How You Can Help:
- Donate cookies (homemade or store-bought).
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Drop-Off Info:
Bring cookies in disposable containers to the front office on Thursday, Dec. 12, or Friday, Dec. 13, before 9 AM. Sign up to contribute!
Thank you for your support and for helping us show our appreciation to the staff! |
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Northshore School District
Listen and Learn with Superintendent Tolley
Location: Northshore Admin Center - Board Room
- December 3 | 6-7:30pm | Native American Community
- December 10 | 6-7:30pm | Families of Students Receiving Special Education Services
- December 12 | 6-7:30pm | General Audience
Northshore Council PTSA
Embracing Diversity: Inclusion for the LGBTQ Community in Schools and in PTA
Northshore Council PTSA welcomes Shelby Reynolds, Former Washington State PTA Family and Community Engagement Director, and her teen, Red Reynolds, on Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at 7PM via Zoom, who will share their experiences and suggestions on how to best support our LGBTQ students and familes whether that is at home, at school and in the community. Register
WSPTA
Scholarship Opportunity
Washington State PTA (WSPTA) offers four $2,500 scholarships to graduating seniors. The application deadline is February 13, 2025.
Looking to support your family's mental health but feeling unsure? National PTA has action plans, discussion guides & awesome resources to help! (Resources are available in en español, Tagalog, Somali, and Mandarin.) Check out resources. |
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Shout Out to Dr. Hutchison, Anna J. and Cai CS!
Thank you, Dr. Hutchinson, for presenting the
Schoology Navigation session, helping families better navigate Schoology at home. A special thanks to Anna J. for providing delicious cookies and fostering a warm social atmosphere to kick off the event, and to ILHS 10th grader Cai CS for their invaluable assistance with the student side of Schoology. Your contributions made the evening a great success! If you missed the event, a recording is available. Please email face@ilhsptsa.org to request a copy.
Shout Out to Maggie R. & Our November Staff Appreciation Donors!
A special thank you to Maggie R. for organizing our November Staff Appreciation event and to everyone who generously contributed! Your support made it possible to provide our staff with a delicious Diwali-themed lunch, which they thoroughly enjoyed.
See photos below to check out the celebration!
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We’re excited to share these upcoming opportunities to support ILHS students and programs!
- ASB Class of 2025 Dine Out Fundraiser - Mod Pizza
Tuesday, November 26, 2024
MOD Pizza Canyon Park
22833 Bothell Everett Hwy, Bothell
Bring Flyer or use code MODGIVES20 for online orders
- ILHS Debate Team Sees Candy Fundraiser
Order Online
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ASB ILHS Clubs Winter Market
Wednesday, December 18, 2024
ILHS - More details coming soon
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November
- Wed 11/20 - Reflections Art Entries Due
- Wed 11/27 - Early Release at 11:25am
- Thu 11/28 & Fri 11/29 - No School
December
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Volunteer Opportunities
ILHS PTSA is actively seeking volunteers for the positions below, but there are many other opportunities available too!
- Co-President
- Inclusion Chair
Please complete the Volunteer Interest Form, and someone will reach out to you with more details. Visit our website for details. |
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Questions about Newsletter? Contact Editor - Jenn Snyder |
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Like and Follow Us on Facebook and Instagram.
Bookmark ILHSPTSA.org |
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Innovation Lab High School
Northshore Council
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A publication of Innovation Lab High School PTSA
The purpose of ILHS PTSA is to support Innovation Lab High School and its unique vision of expeditionary learning. We serve the needs and aspirations of our members while promoting the health, welfare, safety and education of youth in the home, school and community. Through positive engagement and advocacy, we work to build and maintain a community of students, families & staff. |
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These activities are not sponsored nor endorsed by the Northshore School District or any of its schools. The district assumes no responsibility for the conduct during or the safety of the activities. Northshore School District shall be held harmless from any cause of action, claim, or petition filed in any court or administrative tribunal arising out of the distribution of these materials including attorney's fees and judgment or awards.
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