Issaquah High School E-News

October 15^th-October 20^th

Information and Announcements

Conversation Starters: Last week IHS hosted two drug and alcohol programs, the Mock Crash for Juniors and Seniors and Save 6K for Sophomores. Ask your student about the assemblies on Thursday and talk with them about the importance of making smart choices when it comes to driving.

Grades: All teachers posted grades last week and some confusion has surfaced about what you may see on Family Access. What you see posted under the “Quarter 1” grade column right now is a snapshot of your student’s grade on Oct. 9, the day the grade check was due. However, the grade you see posted under the “Semester” column as well as the “assignment list” under quarter grades are continually updated as teachers enter information. So your student might have had a C in English as of October 9 (when the snapshot of the grade was taken); since then, the teacher may have posted several more homework assignments that your student completed successfully, bringing his/her continuously running grade up to a B. You would see a “C” under the quarter grade column and a “B” under the semester column; additionally, the new assignments would continue to be added to the ongoing assignment list, so be sure to check the semester column in the future rather than the quarter column.

 Culminating project is a state graduation requirement.  

IHS Culminating project items are due soon for Juniors (Oct.31) and Seniors (Nov.16). Click here to be directed to the website IHS Culminating Project Each grad class is listed along with clickable links to paperwork, flyers and information.  Students who are in Running Start or other off campus courses are still required to complete all portions of the project. 

*Special note for Seniors:  Students must turn in a copy of their Resume and answer to question #1 to the Career Center by Nov.16.(see website for details)Exit interviews are happening the first week in Dec. Your student can not be scheduled until they have completed all previously assigned works. Please let your student know that the Career Center has access to the online work students are assigned and we will be checking for completion.

*Special note for Juniors: On Oct. 31 you will only need to turn in to the Career Center the last page of the packet (High School and Beyond plan), but we need to see that you completed the other items and we will be checking that you did the online work too.

Library Databases

The IHS library subscribes to fifteen on-line databases and e-books that students can access when working on school projects and assignments.  These resources are linked on the library web page, http://www.ihs.issaquah.wednet.edu/library/.  When accessing these from home, students will need to enter a user name and password, which are on the library databases e-news.  Contact Mr. Schadt in the library, 837-6148, for more information.

Student Highlights

2007 Homecoming Schedule

Monday, Oct. 15^th

Dress-up: Return to your Childhood and run away to the circus!

Morning Give-away: Lollipops

Lunch Activity: Pie eating contest

Night: Bouncy Castle at 7:00 pm

Tuesday, Oct. 16

Dress-up: Conjoined Twin Day

Morning Give-away: Jelly Beans

Lunch Activity: Talent Show

Night: Magician at 7:00 pm

Wednesday, Oct. 17

Dress-up: Black and White Magician Day

Morning Give-away: Oreos

Lunch Activity: Guitar Hero

Night: Battle of the Bands (Veer) at 7:00 pm!

Thursday, Oct. 18

Dress-up: Circus

Morning Give-away: Animal Cookies

Lunch Activity: Watch Dumbo

Night: Lip Syncs at 7:00 pm

Friday, Oct. 19

Homecoming Royalty (45 min. AM assembly)

Dress-up: Purple and Gold is coming to town!

Morning Give-away: Face Paint

Lunch Activity: Pictures with the Togas and Singing for Sunday’s

Night: Football Game Tailgate

Saturday, Oct. 20

HC Dance!

Please remember that the Homecoming dance is an event for all students.  There is no date or dress requirement.  Our school’s code of conduct does apply.  Students from other schools are welcome but must also adhere to our code of conduct. Come one, come all and have a great time dancing with your friends!

Staff Spotlight

This week’s staff spotlight is on Emily Carl, the advisor behind the scenes for Homecoming. This is Mrs. Carl’s 4^th year teaching at IHS. This year she teaches ASB, leadership, and psychology. Mrs. Carl graduated from the University of Washington and completed her graduate degree at Whitworth. This summer Mrs. Carl completed her first sprint triathlon and in her spare time she enjoys playing sports, swimming, skiing, and hanging out with her husband Dave. Her m…  

PTSA

2007-2008 REFLECTIONS PROGRAM

 “I Can Make a Difference By….”

 It’s time again for artistic expression through the Reflections program!  Sponsored by the National and Washington State PTAs, the Reflections program encourages students to express themselves creatively with original works of art, literature, music, photography, visual arts, film/video, and choreography/dance to represent a specific theme.  Awards will be given to those submissions that best express creativity and incorporate the theme. This year’s theme is “I Can Make a Difference By….”  Submissions may be worked on at home or at school.  Judging will take place at the students’ respective high schools, and awards will be given at the school, district, state and national levels.  If you have a budding Picasso, Ansel Adams, Mozart or Isadora Duncan in your home, encourage them to pick up an information packet in the school office.  This year’s deadline for submissions is November 9.  You can also find information and a downloadable application form at  http://www.wastatepta.org/programs/Reflections/reflect.htm   

If you have any questions, please contact Jill Lester (IHS) at maryjilllester@aol.com or Blythe Meigs (PCFC) at blytheandmike@msn.com for more information.

Complete details about the Reflections Program and each category can be found here.

S C R E E N S M A R T S

Tuesday October 23rd 2007                  

Time:7:00-9:00 PM                

 Location: Beaver Lake Middle School Commons

The Issaquah PTSA Council is proud to sponsor this must-see seminar on ways to keep you and your kids safe in a world where the influence of media of all kinds is everywhere. Technology changes on a daily basis: GET EDUCATED! Back by popular demand, Andrew Phillips will help you explore and gain a better understanding of:

· Video Sharing

· Online Gaming

· MySpace; Facebook

· BLOGS/Bulletin Boards

· Net Lingo

· Instant Messaging (IM); Texting

· Internet Security Software

· Protecting Your Privacy

WSPTA 2007 LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY

VOTING RESULTS

** Delegates from IHS voted based on membership priorities and debate on the issues. 

TOP FIVE PRIORITY ISSUES 2007-2008

1. K-12 Education Funding

2. Math and Science Education

3. Quality Teaching

4. Student Support Services

5. Special Education Funding

SUPPORT ISSUES

6. Advanced Placement and International

Baccalaureate

7. Highly Capable Programs

8. School Recess

9. Funding Inequities  ---(Issaquah submitted issue to remedy grandfathering inequities)

10. Children’s Health

Booster Club

The next Booster Club meeting is tonight, October 15^th, at 7:00 PM in the IHS library. The Boosters look forward to a presentation by the IHS Robotics Team.

Be sure to check the Issaquah High School website at

 www.ihs.issaquah.wednet.edu for more information and details about IHS.