IVE News for October 10, 2016Check back on October 24th for the next edition

 

THANK YOU to our many wonderful Salmon Days Volunteers & Orange Ruler Fun Run Volunteers and all the donations you raised for the IVE PTA!   

Vision & Hearing Screenings   - October 18th

Problems with vision and/or hearing can affect your child’s academic performance but early identification can be a huge help! Our PTA hosts the IVE Vision and Hearing screening day on Tuesday, October 18th. We need volunteers to help identify children who need further vision and hearing evaluation. To guide students through these tests, 22 volunteers are needed for each shift and we are especially interested in having some bilingual volunteers to help our ESL kids.We need a few more volunteers. Click HERE.  Or email Liz at standre4@gmail.com to volunteer and indicate which session(s) you can help with: 8 am – noon, noon – 3 pm or both!  Your help will make kids lives better by reducing unnecessary barriers to learning. No experience necessary and volunteers will enjoy coffee, snacks and a FREE LUNCH sponsored by the IVE PTA. 

Exámenes de Visión y Audición

Los problemas de visión y/o audición pueden afectar el rendimiento académico de tu hijo, pero con la detección temprana puede ser una gran ayuda. La asociación de padres y profesores (PTA) de IVE junto con Cultural Bridges (Issaquah Schools Fundation), tendremos el evento de Visión y Audición el martes, 18 de octubre del presente año. Necesitamos voluntarios que nos ayuden a identificar a los niños que necesitan aún más la evaluación de visión y audición. Para guiar a los estudiantes a través de estas pruebas, necesitaremos de 22 voluntarios para cada turno y estamos haciendo un llamado especial a las personas bilingües que nos puedan ayudar a interpretar a nuestros niños que tienen el inglés como segundo idioma. Visita……. para ser voluntario e indica qué sesión(s) puedes ayudarnos: de 8:00 a.m. –12:00 p.m. o de 12:00 p.m. –3:00 p.m. o ambos. Tu ayuda hará que los niños vivan, mejor mediante la reducción de barreras innecesarias para el aprendizaje. No se necesita

experiencia. Contaremos con café, bocadillos y almuerzo gratis patrocinado por la PTA de IVE. 

Show our IVE Staff how much we appreciate them.  The PTA hosts four staff appreciation lunches throughout the year. This is an opportunity to appreciate our teachers and staff with a little extra love through dishes prepared by our school family. It is our goal that each parent be given the opportunity to donate to the lunches and be part of the celebration of our amazing staff.Each luncheon is a different theme, whether it's comfort food, the ultimate salad bar or soups and stews.  Menus will be available to sign up for individual spots about 2-3 weeks prior to each luncheon.  The first lunch is November 10th.

November 10 - Sign up here 

  Update your Student's TeacherIf you haven't already done so, please click on the "My Account" icon and update your students teacher for this year.  This information is used so we know where to deliver the spirit wear, yearbooks, or anything else purchased for your student.   

 Order Your   Cougar Spirit Wear   Today! Support Issaquah Valley Elementary by purchasing these top quality items and wearing spirit wear every Friday, at school events, for 10 cent popcorn, on field trips or everyday! Remember to include all your

family members near and far, brothers, sisters, parents, grandparents and anyone special in your life so they can show their IVE spirit too!Order deadline is October 28th. Orders will be delivered 3 weeks after deadline. Check out the  Spirit Wear Page  for more details and to  order online  today!  

 

 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. Friday, October 28th, 2016

The Issaquah Valley PTA is looking for “Trunkers” (volunteers to act as treat givers).  “Trunkers” are asked to arrive at the IVE Parking Lot by 5:30 p.m., hand out treats to the children from 6:30-8:00 p.m. from the trunk of their cars.  We hope you enjoy the camaraderie of the event in providing children with a safe, enjoyable and memorable celebration.  “Trunkers” decorate yourselves & your cars.  No masks or gore please.Be prepared for lots of “Treaters.”“Trunkers” can be a group of friends doing one trunk to offset costs.

¡Venga y disfrute en familia totalmente gratis!Viernes, 28 de octubre del 2016 de 6: 30 p.m. a 8: 00 p.m. ¡PAPAS! Disfraza a tus hijos para la tarde de Halloween y llévalos al estacionamiento de Issaquah Valley Elementary School (en el lote cercado) a disfrutar del Trick o treat desde la cajuela de los vehículos decorados por familias de IVE   ¡El Evento se realizará así  llueva o truene!Habrá palomitas de maíz, bebidas, películas y por supuesto muchos ¡DULCES! ¡Usted no puede perdérselo! Va a estar BUUUUENISIMO!

Please email Matt at fallevent@ivepta.org with questions or to reserve a space. 

 

Please come join us at the Bake Sale on Fall Fun Fair! All proceeds will be donated to 5th Grade Camp Orkila to support families in need and to help lower the cost for each child to go to the camp.Baked goods: Pies, Cakes, Cookies, Fall Treats and Kids drinks.

When: Friday, Oct 28th 6:30pm-8pmWhere: MPR

Cash only. Please look for our Bake Sale Booth. Thank you for your support and we hope to see you there!We need bakers for our sale please contact Niza (nizamokhtar@yahoo.com) or Nicole (Nicole.mecum@gmail.com) for additional information or you can sign up at: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0e4ca8ad23a0f58-bake 

FALL   BOOK FAIR IS COMING UP!

Monday, November 14th-Friday, November 18thThere is a wide selection of books that every child will LOVE! Not only does this put books in the hands of our students, it also puts books in the hands of your teachers and librarian! Book Fair hours are:  Monday 8am-3:30pmTuesday 8am-3:30pm (lunch with a friend during your child's lunch time)Wednesday 8am-1pm, 6pm-8pm Family NightThursday 8am-3:30pmFriday 8am-3pm

If you are able to volunteer for any shift (part of a shift too), please sign-up on IVEPTA.org. If you have any questions, please contact your

book fair co-chairs: Lizz Eng, Miriam Corlett, Nikki Ludwyck, and Niza Lacasse at bookfair@ivepta.org. 

Camp Orkila for 5th Graders!

IVE 5th Graders have the opportunity to go to Camp Orkila in June. Camp Orkila is a YMCA camp located on the northwest tip of Orcas Island.  Camp Orkila has been connecting youth and families to the outdoors since 1906.  With more than 280 acres of private beach, preserved forest and open fields, kids thrive in this caring and supportive community. Explore nature, learn new skills, make new friends and gain respect for the environment.  Let your child explore their strengths, expand their independence and build confidence with Camp Orkila.

A $25 deposit is due.  Click here to make your deposit or make a donation to help another 5th grader go to camp. 

Check out the Camp Orkila Page for more information.  For questions, contact camporkila@ivepta.org. 

Calling all Angels! Here is a wonderful opportunity to make a direct impact on a child’s life right here within our own IVE community. The Angel Program is in need of volunteers to sponsor a child for the 2016/17 school year. Please consider becoming an Angel. As an Angel Sponsor you will be assigned a child and twice a year (fall/winter & again in spring) provide that child with basic necessities, from a recommended list. If you are interested in being a sponsor,

know someone or want more info please contact Jaimi Messmer jaimilt@gmail.com  

2016-2017 Reflections Theme: “ What Is Your Story?”Do you want to enter an Art Competition? Do you love to draw, take pictures, or write poetry? This is for you!  The National PTA Reflections program encourages students of all ages and abilities to explore and be involved in the arts.  Questions? Contact reflections@ivepta.orgDeadline: Friday, October 21st

Find official forms at: www.ivepta.org/Page/Programs/ReflectionsHard copies will be available in the school office

Tema del programa   Reflections   2016-2017: "¿Cuál es su historia?"

¿Quieres entrar en un concurso de arte? ¿Te gusta dibujar, tomar fotografías, escribir poemas? ¡Esto es para ti!  El programa Nacional Reflections de PTA anima a los estudiantes de todas las edades y habilidades a explorar y participar en diferentes tipos de arte. ¿Preguntas? Póngase en contacto con reflections@ivepta.orgFecha límite: Viernes 21 de de octubre.formas de registro: www.ivepta.org/Page/Programs/Reflections.Las copias impresas estarán disponibles en la oficina de la escuela. 

  Popcorn Fridays!   A popular PTA fundraiser here at IVE is Popcorn Fridays!  Every Friday, students may purchase popcorn during second recess for 25 cents a bag OR 10 cents for the first bag if they are wearing IVE spirit wear OR by trading in 15 Cougar Awards.The special ingredient in our popcorn on Popcorn Fridays are the parent volunteers that run the machine during the second recess.  The typical time commitment is from 1:10 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.   Volunteers can choose when and how often they want to pop; once a month, every other month, whatever works best for each volunteer’s schedule.  Training sessions are held periodically!Please give it a try – it is a wonderful way to meet other IVE parents as well as spend time getting to know the students and staff at IVE!  Click H ERE  to sign up! Popcorn Fridays have started and need volunteers!

 

 

New Amazon Fundraising LinkYou can support the Issaquah Valley Elementary School PTA every time you shop at Amazon by clicking on this link:https://smile.amazon.com/ch/94-3053876. For future purchases, just remember to always visit Smile.Amazon.com to support IVE PTA. We recommend that you create a bookmark for Smile.Amazon.com or you

can also install the Amazon Assistant. When you shop at AmazonSmile, Amazon donates 0.5% of the price of your eligible AmazonSmile purchases to IVE PTA. It's an easy way to support IVE while you shop! If you have any questions at all, don't hesitate to email fundraising@ivepta.org.  

    

You CAN make a difference! Want to get involved at IVE but not sure where to start?  Visit the Volunteer   page  on our website to learn about opportunities, sign up for an upcoming event or general committee that interests you, or get even more involved by serving as a chair for one of our awesome committees! We are currently seeking chairs for the following committees:- Auction - Culture Fair- Directory- Enrichment- Staff Appreciation Week In addition, the PTA needs volunteers for:- Art Docents for each classroom For more information about each position, click here.  If you are interested in any of these positions or would like more information, contact Rebecca Maljak or Brie Baumann at volunteer@ivepta.org.  

  ART Docent    Looking for a fun way to volunteer in the classroom?

Art education in the Issaquah School District is underfunded so parent volunteers fill the gap.  The Art Docent Program is volunteer led art instruction.  Volunteer art docents teach art once a month. Docents introduce a variety of artists and expose students to multiple artistic mediums, including clay, collage, painting, sculpture, print-making, and drawing.  This program strives to bring art education to all students at IVE.

Volunteers should have a passion for the arts, enjoy working with kids in the classroom, and be able to work cooperatively with other volunteers and teachers; the PTA provides training, curriculum and all the supplies!  Please contact Angie Warren art@ivepta.org for more details.

Art Docent training will take place soon.

 2016-2017 PTA Calendar of Events

Mark your calendar with these events now!  You won't want to miss any of them.

General Meeting Dates - 7:00 pm in the IVE Library.  All Welcome.  Childcare will be provided.

Thursday, December 1Thursday, February 2Thursday, March 30Thursday, May 18 

Coffee Chat with Principal Walsh

November 22, 2:00-2:45 p.m.February 2, 6:00-6:45 p.m.May 11, 8:45-9:30 a.m.

Events

Vision & Hearing             October 18Sounders Game             October 23Fall Fun Fair                         October 28Reflections/Hands on Art     November 9Book Fair                       November 14 - 18Book Fair Family Night         November 16Family Movie Night              December 9Holiday Choir                       December 15Multi-Cultural Fair                February 10Bingo Night                         March 3Engineering Night                April 21Book Fair Family Night        April 26Variety Show                       May 12Ice Cream Social                 June 9 

Want to make your child's year at IVE the best ever? Join the PTA!  As a member you will be able to meet and network with other parents and educators and have a more active role in deciding on the events and programs we run every year for IVE students.  It is also a great way to be "in the know" of upcoming events. Membership is open now! 

From the link on the Home page click the link "Back to school Packet" pages to:    1. Complete your family information    2. Select IVE PTA membership options

    3. Pre-order your Yearbook      4. Choose events at which to volunteer

Make our webpage a favorite by bookmarking Issaquah Valley Elementary PTA.  

For membership questions, contact Chelle Swim at membership@ivepta.org. Procedure for All Volunteers

All volunteers must complete an online application.  If you have students at different schools in Issaquah, you only need to fill this out once and will be asked to mark which schools you want to volunteer at.  Click the link, https://issaquahvolunteers.hrmplus.net to apply to volunteer.