Issaquah Schools Foundation

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WE DID IT!

After a four month marathon of mailings, school displays, Click for Kids Days and calling nights, the Issaquah Schools Foundation’s All in for Kids Annual Fund Campaign came to a close on Saturday, November 19 having raised $325,000 in support of Issaquah School District students and schools. The final figure reflects a 37% increase over the 2010 campaign receipts and indicates the community’s growing recognition of the need for private support of public schools.

"We are thrilled by the outpouring of support,” stated campaign Co-Chair, Camille Vaska. “Our message of ‘All In’ really resonated with the community, and we received donations of all amounts, from $5 to $5,000. This was our goal—to encourage as many people as possible to give what they could afford." Added fellow Co-Chair, Karen Stevens, “It’s not how much you give that matters. What’s important is that you, as a parent, resident or business owner, play a role in ensuring the current health of our schools and the future success of our children.”

All in for Kids campaign donations will be used to support Foundation programs that enrich and expand learning opportunities for all Issaquah School District students. Included are free After-School Homework Labs, the VOICE Mentoring Program, Financial Literacy, National Board Certification Scholarships to teachers and Academic Enrichment Grants that fund innovation and creativity in classroom instruction as well as basic needs and the arts. In the past two years, the Foundation has also added initiatives that expand student’s education in critical STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) fields—Robotics Clubs funding, Computer Science and Web Design classes, Career and Tech Education scholarships for teachers, and support for an elementary science curriculum adoption. This spring, the Foundation will use a portion of All in for Kids proceeds to help the District underwrite the cost of its fall 2012 Elementary Literacy Curriculum adoption.

Contributions to the All in for Kids Annual Fund Campaign will be accepted through the end of the year. Readers may go to www.isfdn.org to learn more about the Foundation and to make an online donation. Donations are also accepted by phone at 425-391-8557.

Click Here to donate online

Download an All in for Kids flyer/remit form

Or call us: (425) 391-8557

Weston Mui chose the perfect place to make his calls –
with the I.H.S. Drill Team

Success!

ISF Executive Director Robin Callahan trains the troops.

Calling nights require all hands on deck –
even Dr. Rasmussen

Our terrific teachers help out behind-the-scenes.

Exhilarated (and somewhat exhausted) All in for Kids Co-Chairs
Camille Vaska and Karen Stevens

Thank you for your support!

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Your Donation Has the Power to...

Monthly	Annual
$5	$60	Ensure that 10 middle school students keep pace with classroom assignments with FREE tutoring from classroom teachers at After School Homework Labs.
$5	$60	Help 15 elementary students learn core subject with access to BrainPop, a multi-media program that earns rave reviews from teachers and students alike.
$10	$120	Provide 15 eighth graders with the opportunity to learn life-long money management skills through Financial Literacy Classes.
$15	$180	Help 10 sophomores/juniors take the first step of their college journey by providing scholarships for the Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test (PSAT).
$20	$240	Prepare 6 middle school students for the 21st century workforce by creatively integrating science, technology, engineering and math skills at Robotics Clubs.
$25	$300	Provide 2 at-risk students (K-12) with a supportive mentor through the VOICE Mentoring Program.
$42	$500	Enrich the cultural education of nearly 600 K-5 students with art books and materials to enhance their Art Docent Program.
$83.33	$1,000	Increase reading comprehension and achievement for 10 students with a take home program that supports developing readers with leveled, engaging, kid friendly books.
$125	$1,500	Improve classroom effectiveness by underwriting the National Board Certification fees for one teacher (Issaquah School District provides a match). National Board Certification is considered the pinnacle of professional development and is highly regarded across the nation.

For More Information:

Camille Vaska
All in for Kids co-chair
(425) 746-7691

Karen Stevens
All in for Kids co-chair
(425) 235-0169

Updated: November 30, 2011

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