Every Child One VoiceIssue 2, December 11, 2009
Shark Tales
President's Note
by Heidi Fuhs
‘Tis the season…as the saying goes. It is a good time to reflect on what this season is really about. It is cold outside, so we like to feel warm inside. What makes us feel warm inside?
Just a few days ago, giving thanks made us warm; giving thanks to all the friends and family who brought blessings into our lives. At school we are thankful for the devoted teachers, staff, and friends who enrich our children every day. And we are thankful for the parental involvement of Clark families in these crucial growing years of our children. Thank you for supporting your school, thank you for supporting your children!
Now we are moving past our season of thanks and into our season of giving. We give gifts to personalize our relationships with those we know well, or to extend kindness to strangers less fortunate than ourselves. In our school and community we also give our time, our talents, we share our lives. So now is the season to reach out, to share your gifts. Everyone has something to give, even if it is just a smile to warm someone’s day. ‘Tis the season…to find your way to give a smile!
PTA Nominating Committee Needs YOU!
Help shape thefuture of the Clark PTA! We are looking for 3-5 volunteers to serve on the Nominating Committee to find candidates for next school year’s PTA leadership. You will spend about 10 hours between January and April talking with committee members and parent volunteers to fill various PTA positions. No experience necessary – you will be provided with information on the responsibilities of each position and seek willing volunteers. There will be a district training session on January 28th. This is a great opportunity to get involved with the PTA on your own time. Nominating Committee members will be elected at the Jan 19th General Membership meeting. If interested, please contact Heidi Fuhs at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
Are you registered to Vote?
If not, we encourage all eligible (US citizens of 18+ years) voters to register immediately. The next election affecting the education of your children will be the 3 Issaquah levy renewals for technology, transportation and operations by mail-in ballot on Feb 9th; make your voice heard! Applications to register to vote are available in the main Clark kiosk, or in the PTA office.
by Kellie Woordford
Calling for Kids Returns with a Hit All-Time-High
More donors and more dollars made Calling for Kids-the fall edition-a record-breaking success, raising over $235,200 for our students and schools. The Foundation extends a huge thank you to every person who extended their help to the campaign…especially our hard-working PTSA representatives and the hundreds of high school students who called over 10,000 district families. Your efforts will ensure the continuation of the Foundation’s current slate of programs and pave the way for investments that will further prepare our students for success in school and in life. If you have not yet made your Calling for Kids donation, it’s not too late. Please log onto www.issaquahschoolsfoundation.org/donate make a secure online donation!
Give the Gift of Education-
Celebrate your favorite staff member-or student-by making a gift to the Issaquah Schools Foundation in their honor. We will send a card to notify your honoree of the gift and you will receive credit for a tax-deductible contribution. Click Here to make your gift today!
‘Tis the Season for Online Shopping-
If you are headed to www.amazon.com for your holiday shopping, stop at the ISF website first. When you log on to Amazon through the ISF website you will earn up to 8% of your purchase price for the Foundation. There is no cost to you…you just shop as you regularly do. The donation will automatically be forwarded to ISF upon checkout. Go to www.issaquahschoolsfoundation.org, click on the apple in the top left hand corner, and start shopping.
PTA Programs
Red Apple & Otis Spunkmeyer Fundraiser
By Cari Kovats
Thanks to everyone who participated in the Red Apple & Otis Spunkmeyer Fundraiser! Also, thank you very much for your quick response to the cookie dough pick-up! Pizza parties have been awarded to the top selling classes in k thru 5th grades. Congratulations to Miss Mary’s kindergarten class for the top sales and to Mrs. Rickey’s 4th grade class! Thank you for your continued support to Clark’s biggest fundraiser!
Gingerbread House Night
By Tracy Silva
Thank you everyone for the success of our Gingerbread House Social. Family attendance was phenomenal. 4th and 5th grade bake sale, raffle prizes, and lots of messy fun!
Eager Reader is Coming Back
By Betsy Brewer
Eager Reader, a Clark PTA sponsored event, is coming again in January. Get ready to read and earn prizes! Look for more information to come home after the winter break. We need volunteers to help tally and hand out the prizes. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Susan Harter at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or Betsy Brewer at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
Enrichment
By Vicki Hoffman and Brenda Laurance
These classes are made possible through the PTA and are provided on a nominal fee basis. Scholarships are available on an as needed basis. Our first enrichment session is a big hit with the children and is still on going until mid December: Chess Club, Clay Class, Lego Club, Cooking Class and Math Club. The classes are full and are well attended. The second session flyers will be out shortly. Our programs are so popular and fill up fast so please sign up early!
PTA Calendar
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December |
January |
February |
| 7-15 Holiday Outreach Gift Collections 15 PTA General Meeting (morning) |
11-29 Eager Reader Program 19 PTA General Meeting (evening) 25 Family Literacy Night |
8 Visiting Author (Janet Wong) 23 PTA General Meeting (morning) 25 Science Fair! |
Join PTA TODAY!
By Chie Crenshaw
It’s not too late to sign up for PTA Membership and get a Clark Elementary Directory! We recently distributed the directory to current PTA members as a part of our member benefits and it is available for new members as well! To find out more about the PTA and about becoming a member, please visit our Membership page. It is done in three easy steps!! You can print the membership form , fill it out and drop it in our mail box outside the PTA office along with the fee of $15 for family membership. Thank you for your support!
Treasurer’s Report
Your PTA Dollars at Work
By Kassandra Mitchell
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