Issaquah High School E-News

October 22^nd-October 27^th

Information and Announcements

Homecoming 2007: Homecoming week was a huge success! Thank you to the students, staff, and parents who helped fill this week with traditions, fun activities and spirit.  A big thank you to Michael Bailey who took the time Friday night in the pouring down rain to help Mrs. Kemmerer find her lost diamond stone in the football stands. Bailey was the hero of the night after finding the ring on the ground in the stands.

Evening Events: With all of the evening events that happen at the high school, it is important to know your student’s schedule and make transportation arrangements. We want to make sure that all students leave the school safely and administrators often stay after events until every student is picked up.

Senior Class of 2008 Meeting

November 1^st, 2007

3^rd period (9:30) in the commons

Students are expected to check in with their 3^rd period teacher, and then come to the commons.  Seniors will be covering order information needed for graduation items and taking the senior picture.

Conversation Starter: How can you make a difference in the Issaquah Community?

October 27^th is Make a Difference Day. This is the most encompassing national day of helping others -- a celebration of neighbors helping neighbors. Created by USA WEEKEND Magazine, Make a Difference Day is an annual event that takes place on the fourth Saturday of every October. For more information, check out http://usaweekend.com/diffday/index.html

Student Highlights

Thank you to all of the students who donated money to the Boycott the Boutonniere Fundraiser. Through this fundraiser, IHS students will donate $2731.00 to World Vision.

Good luck to the following teams who will be participating in Kingco playoffs this week.

Boys’ Tennis

Girls’ Swim & Dive

Boys’ Cross Country

Girls’ Cross Country

Volleyball

Staff Spotlight

The IHS band looked amazing in their new marching band uniforms at Friday night’s Homecoming game led by Director, Pat Holen. Mr. Holen has been teaching at Issaquah HS since 2001. Mr. Holen graduated from Indiana University and taught in Milan, Indiana before moving to the Pacific Northwest. Pat is also a Master’s Candidate with the American Band College in Ashland, Oregon and is looking forward to completing the program. He has also performed with various groups around the Seattle area including the Greenwood Concert Band and the Monktail Creative Music Concern. When Pat is not spending his time at various Issaquah High School events, he enjoys spending time with his wife, Anna, and cats, Gigi and Sophie.

PTSA

What Parents Need to Know About Teen Driving 

Thursday November 8th

PTSA Evening Meeting 6:30-7 PM

Teen Driving Program 7-8 PM

Monthly PTSA meetings are typically held at 9:30-11:30 AM on the second Friday of each month in the library. All members and guests are welcome to attend.  By request, an evening meeting has been scheduled for November 8th and will feature a shortened business session followed by a presentation by SWERVE Driving School.  Topics will include statistics on teen driving, liability issues, new technology for monitoring teen driving and emerging techniques in teaching teens to drive more safely and defensively.  Handouts will be provided.  Please join us.

Membership News.....

Congratulations to the community! 100 % membership in PTSA has been reached. As of this last week, the IHS PTSA has registered 1312 members and continues to grow. 

There is still plenty of time to join and receive our monthly e-newsletter.

New this year is a special category, "Supporter" membership - perfect for grandparents, alumni students, alumni parents and others in the community who do not currently have children enrolled at IHS but would like to stay connected.  The $8 membership fee does not include the student directory.

Please visit www.issaquahhighptsa.org and click on "membership" to locate forms.

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

Booster Club

Booster Club is in action and providing financial support for many IHS programs. Below are just a few of the ways Booster Club is helping to support our students…

Be sure to check the Issaquah High School website at

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