Clark Elementary PTA

Hi everyone! Just a quick reminder that Meet the Teacher is happening soon! 🎉 We’re thrilled to see you there!

🗓️ Date: August 28, 2024
🕒 Time: 9:30am
📍 Location: Clark Elementary | 335 1st Ave SE, Issaquah WA 98027

Here’s what you need to know:

What to Bring: School Supplies (your kiddo(s) will not need to bring them on 1st day of school)
*supply kit will be send to the classroom for families that order online,

Event duration: aEvent duration: a 1 hour

Stop by the PTA table and find out details about volunteer opportunities, the PTA, events & programs this year, as well as order spirit wear and yearbooks!

If you have any questions or need more information, feel free to reach out!

Let’s make this a fantastic day! See you there! 🌟

🌟 Attention All Fantastic Parents! 🌟

We need YOUR energy and enthusiasm to make our school community shine even brighter! 📚✨

Your time and support, whether it's just an hour or a full day, can create a huge impact. 🌟👥 Ready to get involved? Here’s how you can jump in:

Register as an Approved ISD Volunteer: https://issaquahvolunteers.myschooldata.net/Home.aspx

Complete This Quick Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSengk-lCc_B3S1WAt4McEM1pSyKpcaAve894EUqCz3qbY5pHg/viewform?usp=sf_link

Stay Tuned: Follow us for updates on upcoming events and volunteer opportunities that spark your interest!

Your involvement makes a real difference, and together, we can achieve amazing things for our school community! 💪❤️

Thank you for your support and dedication. Let’s make this school year the best yet!

Questions? Contact Annette @issaquah.wednet.edu

Our Cultural Bridges Family Guide 2024-2025 is available now on https://isfdn.org/cb-family-guide-publication/!

With this Family Guide, Cultural Bridges wants to help you to be informed about your child's education. This guide is a compilation of information from the Issaquah School District for families with kids in preschool, kindergarten, elementary, middle, and high school. To read/download this Family Guide in EIGHT languages:

English: https://issuu.com/issaquahschoolsfoundation/docs/cb_family_guide_2024-2025_english?fr=xKAE9_zU1NQ
Arabic (عربى): https://issuu.com/issaquahschoolsfoundation/docs/cb_family_guide_2024-2025_arabic?fr=xKAE9_zU1NQ
Chinese (中文) : https://issuu.com/issaquahschoolsfoundation/docs/cb_family_guide_2024-2025_chinese?fr=xKAE9_zU1NQ
Japanese (日本語): https://issuu.com/issaquahschoolsfoundation/docs/cb_family_guide_2024-2025_japanese?fr=xKAE9_zU1NQ
Korean (한국어) : https://issuu.com/issaquahschoolsfoundation/docs/cb_family_guide_2024-2025_korean?fr=xKAE9_zU1NQ
Russian (русский) : https://issuu.com/issaquahschoolsfoundation/docs/cb_family_guide_2024-2025_russian?fr=xKAE9_zU1NQ
Spanish (Español): https://issuu.com/issaquahschoolsfoundation/docs/cb_family_guide_2024-2025_spanish?fr=xKAE9_zU1NQ
Vietnamese (Tiếng Việt): https://issuu.com/issaquahschoolsfoundation/docs/cb_family_guide_2024-2025_vietnamese?fr=xKAE9_zU1NQ

📅 Mark Your Calendar: Stay tuned for our upcoming meeting dates and event schedules.

Let’s make this school year the best one yet! If you’re interested or have any questions, drop us a message in one or all media channels.

Back-to-School Resource Fair details:
🎒Tuesday, Aug. 13, 12 - 8 p.m.
🎒Wednesday, Aug. 14, 10-4 p.m.
🏫At Clark Elementary School, 335 1st Ave SE, Issaquah

Registration is requested. Visit the Back-to-School Resource Fair website to sign up to attend, volunteer, or donate! https://www.isd411.org/programs-services/equity/resources/back-to-school-resource-fair

Volunteers are still needed: Please click the link for details and share with your school communities. Thank you! https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090C49ACA623A7FC1-50641183-isdclothing (https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090C49ACA623A7FC1-50641183-isdclothing)

www.signupgenius.com

📌Start the EVP process today! https://www.isd411.org/portals/family-access
Thank you for helping us prepare for the new school year!

💻✅The annual Enrollment Verification Process (EVP) is open today through August 13, 2024!

The EVP process allows families to confirm their student’s enrollment, fill out required forms and update contact information so we can reach you for emergency and regular communications. It also includes optional but important items such as information about your school’s PTSA/PTA and the Issaquah Schools Foundation.

Families should complete the EVP process through Family Access between Aug. 7-13. Information families provide during EVP helps the district plan for appropriate numbers of teachers, staffing levels and other critical resources.

📌Start the EVP process today! https://www.isd411.org/portals/family-access

Thank you for helping us prepare for the new school year!

The ISD Resource Fair is in mid-August and the Issaquah PTSA Council is looking for volunteers. If you are interested, you can sign up here:

www.signupgenius.com

Join us Monday, August 5 from 3-5:30 p.m. at the ISD Administrative Building for the Bus Driver and Paraprofessional Job Fair!

https://www.isd411.org/about-us/announcements/single-announcement/~board/district-announcements/post/join-us-aug-5-for-the-bus-driver-and-paraprofessional-job-fair

The Issaquah Schools Foundation's Tools4School program provides new backpacks and school supply kits to Issaquah School district k-12 student who need financial support. Your summer donation allow us to order supplies today, which ensures that students have what they need to fully engage in learning on the first day of the school. $50 provides 1 student with a backpack and supplies.

Show your support! Please support my important cause!

Have a fun & safe holiday!

Last few days to purchase!

Last days to order school supplies for next year, have them delivered straight to the school, and help fundraise for Clark!
https://click.email.1stdayschoolsupplies.com/?qs=0cf723cdd40e8e9e60eabd97b5de608cfb7552b1395d381ba049400ae7ef5b235bffb2209a8b34c0f2419d08e1d3d52d9497e506e5bcb700

Clark 5th graders are ready for middle school! They got a pizza lunch, a glow party, games, ice cream and lots more this afternoon. Thank you teachers and parent volunteers for celebrating these wonderful kids!

Field Day was so much fun! A little rain didn't faze these Sharks. Thank you to all the volunteers and staff who helped make the activities run smoothly!

Why risk going back-to-school shopping at big-box retailers and not getting the exact supplies that your teacher requested? The best insurance policy for your child to start next school year on the right foot is to buy your school supplies from 1st Day School Supplies! Order now!

https://1stdayschoolsupplies.com/kits.php?sid=111206&utm_source=coord&utm_medium=emailfwd&utm_campaign=c-wk11-2-fwd

Clark Elementary has been NOMINATED for the Best in the PNW: Elementary School – we need your help to WIN! 🏆 You can vote once each day until June 28. Let's do this!!!
https://www.votethepnw.com

ISD will have a free vaccine clinic for ALL children ages 4-18 on Wednesday, May 29, at Issaquah Middle School, from 4-8 p.m. Free vaccines, no ID or insurance needed, vaccine records not required. Vaccines available include: DTap, Tdap, MMR, Varicella, Polio, Hepatitis B. "Possible" available vaccines may include: COVID-19, HPV, Meningococcal.
The clinic is a partnership between Bellevue College and Public Health - Seattle & King County. This is a drop-in event with no appointments necessary.
Incoming kindergarten students, and students from other districts are welcome.

Order your school supply kits now. Save yourself time during back-to-school shopping and help your kid's school!
Ordering is open until July 1!
http://1stdayschoolsupplies.com/kits.php?sid=111206

Clark Sharks walked and ran some major laps today for the Walk-a-thon! Way to go, students!!! And thank you, families and staff, for cheering them on!! Special shoutout to the amazing weather. ☀️

New to IMS Night for Parents - Monday, April 29 at 7pm
Are you new to the Issaquah Middle School (IMS) community? Please join us on April 29th at 7pm (in-person, in the library or via Zoom) to meet some of our IMS parents and staff and learn about what to expect at our school. Refreshments will be provided! Hope to see you there!
We'd love to see you in person but if you can't make it, here's a zoom link:

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School supply kits are now ready for purchase! Get the exact supplies your teacher requested packaged all in one beautiful, newly redesigned box. They sell only the highest-quality branded products like Ticonderoga, Elmer's, Crayola, and Fiskars. Buy your 1st Day School Supplies kit today to have it delivered straight to your student's classroom in the fall.

https://1stdayschoolsupplies.com/kits.php?sid=111206

Clark Airlines took a whirlwind trip around the world for Cultural Night! Thank you to all our host families who worked so hard to share their heritage with us. Hope all passengers had a pleasant flight! ✈️

Google Meet joining info
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/qdk-tcdb-pus
Or dial: ‪(US) +1 484-816-4284‬ PIN: ‪544 048 532‬ #
More phone numbers: https://tel.meet/qdk-tcdb-pus?pin=7893170642565

Last day to email [email protected] if you are interested in attending the luncheon on March 28. The school with the most attendees will win a visit from Blitz, the Seattle Seahawks mascot!

🙌🏽We have a HUGE auction planned for our 2️⃣5️⃣th Anniversary Nourish Every Mind Student Showcase this year! 🙌🏽 For the first time, the auction will go live ➡️ during ⬅️ the event and run for 10 days❗️Details are coming soon, but mark your calendars now for a chance to win some truly amazing items and experiences. ⚾️ 🎭🎟️🧖🏼‍♀️🍪

And don’t forget to register by tomorrow for the event ☑️

From a community member: My son is currently a senior at Eastlake. But we lived in Issaquah when he was small and he went to Clark Elementary for Kindergarten and had Ms. Danklefsen. I am making him a tshirt quilt from shirts from his childhood and I somehow I do not have a Clark shirt. Is there any way you could put out an ask on your page to see if somebody would be willing to give me one they have laying around?

We need parent volunteers at the Spring Book Fair!

Clark PTA Spring Book Fair 2024 VOLUNTEER to help with our Spring Book Fair March 11th through the 15th! The Clark PTA is hosting a Scholastic book fair in the library at Clark Elementary. The PTA is seeking set-up help, cashiers (must be PTA member), general helpers, and take-down help to support our book fair. We need volunteers...

The Issaquah High School DECA club is raising funds to help cover school lunch debts district-wide. This student lunch fundraiser aims to help to pay off the $15,000 worth of unpaid lunch debt.
Not all families qualify for free and reduced lunch pricing, so this fundraiser will also help eliminate child food insecurity. The below flyer provides more details about the fundraiser and how you can help.

Join next school year's board and help make a difference at Clark!

Do you have a child who will be 5 on or before Aug. 31, 2024, and you live within the Clark attendance area? If so, we invite you to join us for a parent-only Kindergarten Registration Information Night on Thursday, Jan. 25 at 5:30pm in the Clark Commons.

Some of the things you will learn about:
• How to enroll your child
• What your child’s school day will look like
• The required Family Connection Meetings that take place in the fall
• Option of half-day kindergarten
• Dual Language Program