Welcome to the IVE Newsletter!

The IVE eNews is a great way to keep up with what is happening at IVE and the Issaquah School District.Check back here for new updates every other week. Don't forget to "Like" us on Facebook too!

Monday, October 9, 2017

Fall Fundraiser-Orange Ruler

Thank You for supporting IVE! We exceeded our school goal with all of your generous donations!! The funds will go towards PTA sponsored programs such as art, gardening, science to go, field trips and much more. Donations will still be accepted online for two more weeks and any donation envelopes can be turned into the main office.

Please feel free to join us at the Fun Run this Friday, October 13.

Run Times

9:20-10:00am 2nd& 4th Grade, Mrs. Thoburn’s Class

10:10-10:50am Kindergarten and 1st Grade

11:00-11:40am 3rd & 5th Grade

VISION & HEARING SCREENING: Volunteers are still needed!

October 19-20, 2017

Vision and/or hearing impairment can affect academic performance. During the IVE Vision and Hearing screening day, the PTA provides volunteers to help identify children who need further evaluation. To expedite all students through these tests, 10 volunteers are needed for each shift. Pleasego to IVEPTA.org to indicate which session(s) you can help with:9:10-11:00am,12:45-3:00pmor both!

Please volunteer with us on Thursday and/or Friday,October 19-20.No experience is necessary and volunteers will enjoy snacks and drinks sponsored by the IVE PTA!

Trunk or Treat: Friday, October 27 6:30-8:00pm

Your PTA is looking for many “Trunkers” (volunteers to act as treat givers). “Trunkers” are asked to arrive by 5:30 p.m., hand out treats to the children from 6:30-8:00 p.m. from the trunk of their decoratedcars."Trunkers” can be a group of friends manning one trunk to offset costs and enjoy the camaraderie of the event in providing children with a safe, enjoyable and memorable celebration.
No masks or gore please. Be prepared for lots of “Treaters”

Contact Renee Barnes or Lizz Eng with questions or to reserve a space: or (206) 351-1325. The deadline is October 13th to reserve your spot.

The 5th Grade Camp Orkila Committee will be having a bake sale to raise money for their June camping trip! Cash only please. For bake sale questions, please contact .

IVE PTA is bringing back Popcorn Friday in a new way!

Popcorn will beFREE OF CHARGE, NO QUARTERS NEEDED!

Popcorn will be served during the afternoon recess.

We will serve 3 grade levels per month on that single Friday.

Popcorn will be served on the following days:

  • October 27-1st/4th/Kindergarten
  • November 17 -5th/2nd/3rd
  • December 15 -1st/4th/Kindergarten
  • January 26 -5th/2nd/3rd
  • February 16 -1st/4th/Kindergarten
  • March 30 -5th/2nd/3rd
  • April 27 -1st/4th/Kindergarten
  • May 18 -5th/2nd/3rd
  • June 15 -1st/4th/Kindergarten

FALLBOOKFAIRIS COMING UP!

Monday, November 13 - Friday, November 17, 2017
There is a wide selection ofbooks that every child will LOVE! Not only does this putbooks in the hands of our students, it also putsbooks in the hands of your teachers and librarian!

BookFairhours are:

  • Monday - 8:30am-4pm
  • Tuesday -8:30am-4pm(lunch with a friend during your child's lunch time)
  • Wednesday - 8:30am-1:30pm, 6pm-8pm Family Night
  • Thursday -8:30am-4pm
  • Friday - 8:30am-3:30pm

WE NEED A LOT OF VOLUNTEERS as cashiers or floaters.If you are able to volunteer for any shift (part of a shift too), please sign-up onIVEPTA.org. If you have any questions, please contact yourbookfairco-chairs: Lizz Eng, Renee Barnes, Nikki Ludwyck, Jamie Rydberg, and .

Lights, Camera, Auction!

Save the date!

When: Saturday, April 21, 2018

Time: Evening, TBD

Location: Embassy Suites, 3225 158th Ave SE, Bellevue, WA

TheAuctionis held bienniallyand is our largest fundraiser! We are in the planning stages of this wonderful event that will fund many programs for our students and staff at IVE including educational field trips, art docents, science fair, garden docents, an extensive multi-level book collection and essential PE equipment.
Have you procured an item over the summer?Do you own a business or have connections to some awesome items for our auction?Please contact our procurement chair, Alex Rosenstein, at .
We are still looking for corporate and/or familysponsorship'sfor ourAuctionthis year! Depending on the 4 different sponsorship levels, you will havean ad in ourauctioncatalog, vocal recognition from our MC/Auctioneer, logo/family name listed on the school bulletin board, and recognition inE-Newsand Facebook! Please email Lizz Eng or any sponsorshipquestions!

Any other auction questions, please contact the Auction Co-Chairs - Renee Barnes, Miriam Corlett, Lizz Eng, and Alex Rosestein at .

Amazon Fundraising Link

You can support the Issaquah Valley Elementary School PTA every time you shop at Amazon by clicking on this link:

For future purchases, just remember toalways visitSmile.Amazon.comto support IVE PTA. We recommend that you create a bookmark forSmile.Amazon.comor 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 .

Please Join Our PTA!

If you have not signed up please go toIVEPTA.organd join! Show your support! We are currently at 64%, let’s get to 100%! Our membership drive ends 10/31.

What is PTA membership?
1. A sign of support for the students and staff at IVE.
2. It's our legislative voice!
3. Helps provide funds for inside and outside the classroom.

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 would like to volunteer at.

Click the link, apply to volunteer. Be certain that you have completed the application at least 48 hours before you intend to volunteer. Potential volunteers who have not completed the application will not be eligible to volunteer. If you have any questions please email .

YOU Can Make A Difference!

Want to get involved at IVE? Please click volunteer page and head to our website. There are great opportunities to sign-up for upcoming events or general committees that interest you. You can get even more involved by serving as a chair for one of our committees.

We Need YOU!

We are currently seeking chairs for the following committees:

  • Enrichment
  • ISF Representative

Without our volunteers, the programs and activities our kids enjoy would not be possible. Position descriptions can be found under ‘PTA Info’ on the left sidebar of the PTA website.

Please contact our Volunteer Coordinators, Lizz Eng and Marisol Visser at with any questions. Thank you for your time and dedication to our kids, school and community!

Bookmark Our Site & ‘Like’ Us On Facebook!

Be sure to bookmark our website IVEPTA.org and ‘like’ us on Facebook at ‘Issaquah Valley Elementary PTA’. We will provide you with a great deal of information all year long including; reminders, updates, PTA news and more!

If you have anything you would like included in the next eNews, please email .

Thank you!

Upcoming Events

October 13 PTA Sponsored Orange Ruler Fun Run

October 19-20 Vision and Hearing Screening, 9:10 – 3:00pm

October 23 / Teacher In-Service Day – No School for Students
October 27 / Picture Re-Takes
PTA Event – Trunk or Treat, 6:30 – 8:00 p.m.