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December 16, 2025
Vol. 5 Issue 02 |
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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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Dine & Donate at Burgermaster TONIGHT! |
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Support ILHS PTSA!
Take the night off from cooking and enjoy dinner at Burgermaster while supporting the ILHS PTSA!
Tuesday, December 16th
4PM – 9PM
Just mention “Dine & Donate” when placing your order. 20% of all orders will be donated back to the PTSA.
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ILHS PTSA Membership Meeting
Featuring Bond and Levy Presentation
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You're invited to the January General Membership meeting.
At this meeting, we will have a presentation from Northshore School District about the three funding measures up for renewal on the February 2026 ballot.
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Everyone is welcome to attend the meetings, but only members can vote. Join ILHS PTSA today to have a voice in your PTSA. |
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Senior Party Planning - Join Us!
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Calling all Class of 2026 parents, guardians, and caregivers!!
POGS (Parents/Guardians of Graduating Seniors)
Thursday, January 8th | 6:30 PM
Panera Bread in Bothell
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Planning is underway to plan the senior party and senior breakfast. These two events are planned and organized by ILHS PTSA POGS committee. We could use your help!
Please note that other senior events, such as Prom and Senior Lock In is organized separately by the ASB (Associated Student Body).
Questions? Please email seniorevents@ilhsptsa.org
Complete POGS Interest Volunteer Sign Up Form
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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. We appreciate your support!
Questions? Email eprep@ilhsptsa |
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Lettuce Show ILHS Staff our Appreciation on Monday, January 12th. Help us kick off the new year by creating a delicious salad bar for ILHS staff on Monday, January 12. We’d love your help - sign up to bring fresh ingredients and all the fixings!
See SignUp form for more information. We will be celebrating our ILHS staff every second Monday of the month.
Sign up to contribute!
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Staff Wish Lists
Support our teachers & staff all year long! Staff wish lists are available and can be accessed anytime, so you can help provide the supplies and resources our teachers need when it’s most convenient for you. View Wish Lists |
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In December, staff was treated to some delicious holiday cookies provided by ILHS families! Thank you! |
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Innovation Lab High School
ILHS Applications Open January 8 for New Students
Applications are open for the 2026–2027 school year on January 8th! ILHS families,
we’d love your help spreading the word to friends, neighbors, and families who may be interested in ILHS. Invite them to explore our innovative choice-school pathways and learn what makes ILHS such a special learning community. Learn more, sign up for a tour, and apply here:
https://innovationlab.nsd.org/apply
Northshore School District
School Board Approves Placing Funding Measures on February Ballot
During the October 27 meeting, the Northshore School Board voted to place three funding measures on the February 10, 2026, ballot. These measures include two levy renewals and a capital projects bond.
These measures work together to ensure that all students have access to updated learning supports, facilities, and technologies that support their education. Bring your questions to the ILHS PTSA General Membership meeting on January 15th at 6:30PM at Innovation Lab HS in the Great Hall.
Learn more about the measures on the NSD website.
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Northshore Council PTSA - Advocacy
School Funding Crisis Town Hall
The School Funding Crisis Regional Town Hall brings families, educators, and community members together from 10 school districts. When we show up as a community, we strengthen our schools and our future.
Date/Time: Wed. Jan. 7, 2026 | 7:00 – 9:00 PM
Location: Newport High School Gym,
4333 Factoria Blvd SE, Bellevue, WA 98006
Pre-submit your questions to Legislators for the Q&A panel.
WSPTA
Join Us for Focus Day - Let's Go to Bat for Kids!
Date: Monday, January 19, 2026
Location: Olympia, WA
Who: ILHS PTSA members and students too!
Come together with fellow WSPTA members to advocate for our students! Help close funding gaps, ensure financial stability for schools, and speak up on issues that matter to kids across Washington. Contact Liz Wong, ILHS PTSA Advocacy Chair, to find out how you can participate with ILHS PTSA.
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Save the Date! WSPTA Advocacy Week
January 26 - January 30
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Shoutout to Giving Tuesday Donors and Volunteers
Thank you to everyone who donated to Threads & Treads on Giving Tuesday! The donation bin was overflowing with new socks, pajamas, and underwear - your generosity truly made an impact.
A big thank you as well to those who contributed to Raising for Ravens in support of ILHS PTSA. Together, we raised $415! Thank you to Kim, Maggie, and Jenn - our amazing elves - who helped collect donations in the pick-up line.
Shout Out to EPrep Reunification Drill Volunteers
On October 1, ILHS staff ran a reunification drill with the help of adult volunteers and a few of their students. A reunification drill prepares staff for an emergency in which students may need to be released quickly to a parent or guardian.
Huge thanks to our adult volunteers and their very patient students for helping staff practice the process and learn how reunification would work if needed. Thank you as well to Jane, our EPrep coordinator, for recruiting and organizing volunteers. Learn more about the reunification process.
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Photo on Left (top): Reunification volunteers.
Photo on Right (bottom): Giving Tuesday volunteer elves. |
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December
Mon 12/22 Winter Break Begins - No School
January
Mon 1/05 First Day Back from Winter Break
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Help us reach our fundraising goal of $5,000! |
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Please consider donating to our "Raising for Ravens" fundraiser. This easy direct-donation fundraiser supports our programs and events, grants for school/students/staff, and so much more! The suggested donation is $40 per family, but we thank you for any donation amount! We are about half way to our goal. |
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Questions about Newsletter? Contact Editor - Jenn Snyder |
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Bookmark ILHSPTSA.org |
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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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