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January 22, 2025
Vol. 4 Issue 06 |
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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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Second Semester Kick Off: Coffee and Donuts |
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Come mingle with other ILHS parents and guardians after morning drop off.
Friday, January 31, 2025
8:15AM - 9:30AM
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Join Our Board! Nominations Open |
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Are you passionate about supporting our students and making a positive impact at ILHS? We invite you to nominate yourself or someone else to join the 2025 - 2026 ILHS PTSA Executive Board.
No previous experience needed and training is available. We'd love to have you join us! |
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Nominating yourself or someone else does not commit you to volunteering. It simply allows a member of our nominating committee to reach out and provide more information about the roles that may align with your interests.
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Congratulations Reflections Artists |
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Congratulations to our talented ILHS artists! We are excited to announce that all Innovation Lab students who participated in this year's Reflections have qualified for the state competition!
- Azure: Visual Arts and Photography
- Penelope: Visual Arts
- Neha: Literature
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Azure also received a Judge's Choice in literature.
National qualifiers will be announced in March and the National PTA Award winners will be announced in May.
Questions? Email ILHS PTSA Reflections chair at reflections@ilhsptsa.org. |
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Focus on Advocacy - Join Us in Olympia
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Focus on Advocacy Week is February 10 - 14, 2025.
Join WSPTA, Northshore Council PTSA and ILHS PTSA for Focus Day on Monday, February 17, 2025 in Olympia. Members and students are encouraged to meet with their legislators about our 2025-2026 WSPTA Legislative Priorities.
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Want to learn more about ILHS PTSA advocacy opportunties?
Please visit our advocacy page or email Holly M., ILHS Advocacy Chair at advocacy@ilhsptsa.org |
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Emergency Preparation (E-Prep)
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Did you know that Innovation Lab HS has supplies set aside in case of emergency?
If there was an emergency or natural disaster the school has food, water and basic supplies to keep students and staff safe as they work to reunite students with their families. |
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When inventorying the supplies, we found that we could use a few more basic items. We're asking for our community's help in donating supplies that will assist our school in case of an emergency.
Please visit our Amazon Wish List to see how you can help. Items purchased off the list will be delivered to our ILHS PTSA Emergency Preparedness Chair - Jane Chiodo - and then inventoried and placed in the ILHS emergency supply shed. Email eprep@ilhsptsa.org with any questions. |
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February Staff Appreciation Lunch |
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Breakfast for Lunch!
Next month we’re serving up a tasty breakfast spread… for lunch! Let’s show some love on Valentine's Day for our amazing staff. We’d love your help to make this event a hit!
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Thank you for your continued support and for helping us show our appreciation to the staff!
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January Membership Meeting Recap
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Mark your calendars for the next membership meeting on Thursday, March 6, 2025 at 6:30PM. |
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Memberhship Update:
If you haven't purchased your membership yet but want to become a member, no worries! You can join throughout the year! Learn more about the value of PTA membership here!
As of January 9, 2025, 20 members are staff and 33 members are students - bringing our total to 157 members. We are 43 members away from our membership goal of 200 members.
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2025 Senior Events Update!
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2025 Senior Party venue has been secured! Look for ticket sales starting in February. There will be an early bird discount so plan to get your tickets early! Senior Breakfast planning has begun.
Now Available: Senior Timeline maintained by ILHS staff.
Be sure to bookmark the Senior Events Page and subscribe to the 2025 POGS calendar to stay up to date on senior events.
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ILHS PTSA is actively seeking volunteers for the positions below for this school year, but there are many other opportunities available too!
- Co-President (This position would co-chair with Cassie Curry)
- 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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The Northshore Council E-prep Team
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Shout Out to Brook B.
Huge thanks to Brook B., the Reflections Committee Chair, for organizing this year's Reflections Arts Competition at ILHS! Your dedication and effort in fostering creativity and artistic expression make a huge impact. Thank you for your hard work!
Shout Out to Maggie R. & Sam H. and our January Staff Appreciation Donors!
Thank you to Maggie and Sam for organizing the January Staff Appreciation event, and a sincere thanks to everyone who donated warm soups, beverages, and other items to make the lunch complete. Your generosity is truly appreciated! Staff loved it!
See photo below to check out the delicious buffet that set up for staff.
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We’re excited to share this upcoming event to support ILHS students and programs!
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January
1/23 MOD Pizza Fundraiser benefiting the Class of 2026 (ASB)
1/27 Non-Student Day (No school for students)
February
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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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