Calling for Kids
Spring Fundraising Campaign
Goal: 1500 families - $200 per family - $300,000 for Issaquah Schools
$160,500 Raised to Date from 1300 families
It's not too late!!
Give Today to Help Us Reach our $300,000 Goal!
Please click here to answer a brief survey about the Calling for Kids campaign.
This year’s Calling for Kids campaign will help fund Project GLAD, a comprehensive, best-practices based program that empowers teachers by arming them with tools to teach to the highest level while supporting everyone in the classroom. Funds raised through Calling for Kids, will enable the District to accelerate their implementation of Project GLAD by two years—resulting in a minimum of 440 GLAD trained teachers by the fall of 2009.
Why Project GLAD?
Research proves that teacher quality is by far the most critical factor influencing student achievement. By investing in staff, the District can make the quickest and most significant impact on our student learning.
Click here to read a recent TIME Magazine article that touts the benefits of teacher training.
"GLAD is a training program that puts powerful teaching strategies in the hands of teachers. It enables teachers to set and reach high expectations for all levels of learners, from those struggling to those excelling academically. GLAD is part of the bridge that will take us from good to great."
-Dr. Steve Rasmussen
Issaquah School District Superintendent
Calling for Kids Objectives:
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To increase community awareness of the Issaquah Schools Foundation.
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To raise funds to support district-wide program enhancements and updates.
Goals:
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To raise $300,000
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To increase support from Issaquah School district families to 1,500 donors
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To communicate to Issaquah School District families, the enormous impact a $200 gift to the Issaquah Schools Foundation can have.
Why Does the School District Need Extra Money?
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Today’s fast-paced increasing global society necessitates that our students be fluent in the latest technologies and program advancements. However, the need for improvements and updates far outpaces available finances.
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By working together, the Issaquah Schools Foundation, the Issaquah School District and its stakeholders—every family in the district—can ensure that our students receive the highest quality education; one that will prepare them to compete, and succeed in state, national and global arenas.
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Doubling the number of Issaquah School family donors to 1,500 (at $200 each) will make available an additional $300,000 for educational support.
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We know it can be done! Bellevue Schools Foundation raises four times more than the Issaquah Schools Foundation from approximately the same number of families. Mercer Island raises twice the amount we do, with one-quarter of the population. We are confident that our parents and community can make the same investment in our students!
How Can YOU Help?
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Tell everyone you know about ISF.
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Donate! Donation envelopes will be sent to every household with school age children in March.
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Donate $200 and tell your friends to do the same.
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You may even be able to double your contribution through matching donations from your employer. Click here for a list of companies that match their employees’ charitable contributions. If you are an employee of one of these companies, please contact your personnel department for a donation matching form.
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Issaquah, Liberty and Skyline High School Teens-Sign up your school club or team up to make phone calls.
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Each caller will raise $25 for the organization, or earn community service hours.
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You will help spread the word about ISF and what it can do for our schools
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Contact Sue Burke - (425) 644-7792 for more information.
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Campaign Materials
- Issaquah Schools Foundation Fact Sheet
- Calling for Kids 2008 Fact Sheet
- Project GLAD Fact Sheet
- ISF/ISD GLAD Funding Plan
- CfK '08/Project GLAD Cheat Sheet
- Campaign Activities and Partnerships (Marketing Plan)
- ISF/PTA Kickoff Event PowerPoint Presentation
- PTA Partnership Site (Newsletter Articles, Updates, Etc.)
Watch Teachers and Parents talking about GLAD at Issaquah Schools:
Click the Play button (►) to view the Calling for Kids GLAD Teacher Training Video
For More Information:
| Kelly Munn Calling for Kids co-chair (425) 391-3253 kellymunn@comcast.net |
Deborah Parsons |