Community Relations
Advocacy
Advocacy
Chair:
Learn how to further advocate for not just your kids but all kids! Be a part of the process!
Issaquah Schools Foundation Luncheon
Issaquah Schools Foundation Luncheon
Chair:
(none)
Join us at the annual Issaquah Schools Foundation luncheon. Maple Hills PTA purchases a table to sponsor the luncheon. The luncheon happens in the Spring. More information will be sent closer to the event.
Issaquah Schools Foundation Representative
Issaquah Schools Foundation Representative
Chair:
(none)
Contact our ISF Rep, Katie Furtwangler, at isfrep@maplehillspta.com if you have any questions about Issaquah Schools Foundation and what wonderful things they do for our students and schools. For more information visit: http://issaquahschoolsfoundation.org/
Issaquah PTSA Council
Issaquah PTSA Council
Chair:
Our council is overseen by our Region 2 Issaquah PTSA Council. Follow the link to their website to find out more.
Site Council Representative
Site Council Representative
Chair:
When:
3-4 times a school year
Our Site Council meets a few times of year and discusses things that are going on around our school and out in the community. This committee helps to bridge the gap between our school and area neighborhoods.
Special Needs Rep
Special Needs Rep
Chair:
(none)
The Special Needs Representative is a new position on local PTA Boards.
At Maple Hills, this position's responsibilities include: Facilitating communication between special needs families and the Maple Hills school community (teachers, staff, administration and PTA); Providing confidential support services to special needs families within the school community; Maintaining and sharing district and community resources available for special needs kids and their families; Working with the school to develop programs that emphasis education, tolerance and inclusion of children with special needs; and Answering any questions or concerns about special needs support within the school and district.
VOICE Mentor
VOICE Mentor
Chair:
(none)
VOICE Mentor Program
January is National Mentoring Month Resolve to make a difference this New Year Volunteer just one hour a week supporting a student! ONE Mentor ONE Student ONE Hour The VOICE Mentor Program is looking for community volunteers to work one on one with Issaquah students. These students are referred by teachers and counselors as needing extra support whether it is academic, social or emotional. The Volunteers work in the school setting in partnership with the school staff. Please help us recruit your neighbors, friends, relatives or colleagues to become a mentor. For further information contact: Susan Gierke or Teresa Bretl VOICE Mentor Directors E-mail: VOICE@isfdn.org Phone: 425-837-6801 Susan Gierke: Gierkes@issaquah.wednet.edu Teresa Bretl: Bretlt@issaquah.wednet.edu VOICE is funded by the Issaquah Schools Foundation In Cooperation with the Issaquah School District
VIS (Volunteers for Issaquah Schools) Rep.
VIS (Volunteers for Issaquah Schools) Rep.
Chair:
Represent VIS during Issaquah bond and levy years, Educate the school community on what bonds and levies provide for our Issaquah schools.
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Promote Social Activities
Art Walk
Art Walk
Chair:
(none)
Art Walk occurs every Spring. Each class makes a special project to display in the hallways of the school. Family & Friends are invited to attend and view a part of the art curriculum their child has learned that year and make a small project at an Art Station to take home. Art Walk is also accompanied by a Spring Dessert Social.
Fall Dance
Fall Dance
Chair:
(none)
Our Fall Dance takes place in October. Each dance usually has a theme such as Sock Hop, Hoedown and more!
Fifth Grade Celebration
Fifth Grade Celebration
Chair:
(none)
When:
Last Week of School
Our 5th Grade Celebration celebrates our 5th graders as they move up to Middle School.
Ice Skating Party
Ice Skating Party
Chair:
(none)
When:
March
Join the Maple Hills PTA families and friends for a night out at Sno-King Ice Arena in March.
Pizza Bingo Night
Pizza Bingo Night
Chair:
(none)
Pizza Bingo Night takes place during the last month of school. All of Maple Hills family and friends come together for a night of Pizza and Bingo!
Variety Show
Variety Show
Chair:
(none)
Audition and show of your talents during our Variety Show in February.
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Curriculum Enrichment
Art Docent Program
Art Docent Program
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Each classroom is assigned their own Art Docent Volunteer who comes in and does multiple Art Lessons throughout the school year. Each docent is given curriculum and ideas to help support the CORE Curriculum standards required for that grade level.
Book Fair
Eagle Eye Art
Eagle Eye Art
Chair:
(none)
Eagle Reader
Eagle Reader
Chair:
When:
October thru April
Our amazing Eagle Reader program is designed to promote reading at home. Minutes read are submitted into a log and can be tabulated from independent reading and or parent reading to student. Then they get to pick up a free book at our Eagle Reader Clubhouse once a month, if they have met the reading requirements. Contact Wendy Bateman (wboston99@yahoo.com) with any questions or book suggestions.
Read more about the Eagle Reader program.
Popcorn Friday
Popcorn Friday
Chair:
Popcorn Friday occurs on various Fridays throughout the year and each child has a chance to buy a bag of popcorn for .25 during their second recess.
Reflections
Reflections
Chair:
(none)
When:
Fall
A student may submit an entry in any of six arts areas. Only original works of art are accepted. Entries are judged at local then state levels. Once entries reach the state level, the state PTA may select up to four entries in each of the six arts areas to submit to the National PTA. National first, second, and third place, and honorable mention entries are recognized at the National PTA Annual Convention.
FOR CATEGORY DESCRIPTIONS AND RULES, contact Korista Smith Barney, president@maplehillspta.com FOR ENTRY FORM, click here for entry form
Science Fair and Family Engineering Night
Science Fair and Family Engineering Night
Chair:
(none)
When:
Spring
Young Authors
Young Authors
Chair:
(none)
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Connect Family & School
Bus Greeters
Bus Greeters
Chair:
(none)
Help during morning bus drop-off and afternoon bus pick-up, for the first week of school.
E-News
Eagle Wear
Eagle Wear
Chair:
(none)
We sell high-quality t-shirts and sweatshirts with our school colors and logo. Parents can purchase these items at the beginning of the year and kids can wear them throughout the year. They are perfect for Wednesday spirit days!
Kinder Social
Kinder Social
Chair:
(none)
When:
Summertime
Incoming Kindergarteners are invited to meet together at the park a few times during the summer.
Membership
Membership
Chair:
This committee handles the PTA membership drive at the beginning of the year. We are striving for 100% membership!
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New Family Orientation
New Family Orientation
Chair:
(none)
Parent Education
Parent Education
Chair:
(none)
Student Directory
Student Directory
Chair:
(none)
Volunteer Appreciation
Volunteer Appreciation
Chair:
Initiate Volunteer of the Month nominations and provide appreciation gifts to outstanding volunteers.
Watch D.O.G.S.
Watch D.O.G.S.
Chair:
(none)
What is WATCH D.O.G.S.?
WATCH D.O.G.S. (Dads Of Great Students) is an innovative father involvement, educational initiative of the National Center For Fathering. There are 2 primary goals of the WATCH D.O.G.S. program: 1) Provide positive male role models for students and demonstrate by their presence that education is important. 2) Provide an extra sets of eyes and ears to enhance school security and reduce bullying. To become a part of Watch D.O.G.S. and to learn more, visit our page at: WatchDOGS
Yearbook
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Fundraising
Auction
Auction
Chair:
(none)
Our Biennial Auction is held every two years. The next auction will be in 2023.
Box Tops
Box Tops
Chair:
(none)
When:
On Going
Count BoxTops and submit the school's results (can do at home).
Brown Bear Car Wash Ticket Sales
Brown Bear Car Wash Ticket Sales
Chair:
(none)
Brown Bear Tickets can be mailed or local pick-up in Maple Hills neighborhood. Email waysandmeans@maplehillspta.com for more information.
Donations
Donations
Chair:
(none)
Poinsettia Fundraiser
Poinsettia Fundraiser
Chair:
(none)
When:
10/10-11/3/21
Please support Maple Hills PTA by purchasing a beautiful 6.5 inch poinsettia in red, white or pink.
These lovely poinsettias are grown locally at nearby Squak Mountain Nursery. (1) for $20 • (2) for $35 • (3) for $50 ***Convenient drive-thru pickup after Thanksgiving.***
Walkathon
Walkathon
Chair:
(none)
When:
Spring
This FUN event is a PTA fundraiser with an assortment of school events culminating in a walk-a-thon. This event happens every other year.
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Staff Support
Welcome Back Luncheon
Welcome Back Luncheon
Chair:
(none)
When:
Back to School
A Welcome Back luncheon for our wonderful Staff spnsored by the MH PTA Board of Directors.
Classroom Enrichment Grants
Classroom Enrichment Grants
Chair:
(none)
Staff Appreciation Week
Staff Appreciation Week
Chair:
(none)
When:
May
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Health & Wellness
Field Day
Field Day
Chair:
(none)
When:
End of the Year
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Other
Financial Review
Financial Review
Chair:
(none)
Nominating Committee
Nominating Committee
Chair:
(none)
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