Spotlight on Success: May 5, 2021
We still need your help! We're at 79% of our goal!
THANK YOU for joining us for this year's student-hosted Nourish Every Mind event. We've received such great feedback from the community, and can't thank the students enough for sharing their experiences! If you missed our program, you can view it here: https://bit.ly/3eI1qvw Tight on time? Check out the shortcuts in the margin to jump to the topics you want to hear about most.
Right Now, You Can Maximize Your Impact
A pool of donors has contributed $20,000 to a matching fund that will match any NEW donor contribution of $30/month or $360 or more made between now and May 31, 2021. Please consider donating today to maximize your impact.

Act now to make a gift to the Foundation!
Visit: isfdn.org/donate
New - Academic Grants for Students
It’s not uncommon to learn that students struggle with one or more subjects in school. In many cases, supplemental academic support can help a student overcome these struggles, re-engage learning, and restore personal confidence. For this reason, The Issaquah Schools Foundation invites students to apply for an Academic Support Grant today
 
All Issaquah School District students K-12 are eligible to apply.  This grant, in an amount up to $500/student, will be awarded to increase student accessibility to academic support services such as tutoring and other specialized academic assistance programs. Learn more and apply today: https://isfdn.org/academicgrants
 
Applications due June 4, 2021. Grant awardees will be notified in mid-June.
Dining for Kids is Back:
Join Us May 12th at Tutta Bella
Come celebrate with us at Tutta Bella – Issaquah anytime between 11am -10 pm on Wednesday, 5/12. A percentage the day’s proceeds will be donated back to provide basic student needs resources to Issaquah School District students via the Issaquah Schools Foundation. 

Patio seating, distanced dining room, and take-out available. First come, first serve – no reservations. Simplify your take-out process by ordering online!  Kids meals, clean eating salads, pizza, pasta, desserts, and beverages to-go! For more info, visit: https://fb.me/e/2f4AWTqG9
2021 Action Forum for Youth
Join us for the 2021 Action Forum for Youth

The Issaquah Schools Foundation is honored to partner again with Influence the Choice, who will be hosting the 2021 Action Forum for Youth on Wednesday, May 19th from 11:30 AM-1 PM. The Foundation partners with Influence the Choice to synthesize they Healthy Youth Survey Data and present to the community to generate action items. Jerry Blackburn, Executive Director for Influence the Choice, will share information on pandemic substance abuse/behavioral health trends, embracing adversity, managing crisis, and building resilience in students.

This year’s program will feature an ISD student panel who will share personal experiences over this past year and welcome messages from Congresswoman Dr. Kim Schrier and Issaquah School District Superintendent Ron Thiele. The student panel will be moderated by Skyline alum David Kim. Register here.
Student Trustees Needed for 2021-2022
The Issaquah Schools Foundation is seeking rising juniors to serve as Student Trustees to represent the student voice on the Foundation Board. Student Trustees help determine policies, procedures and regulations to achieve the mission and operating objectives of the organization, to raise awareness about the work of the Foundation among high school peers and to continue being a connection between the Foundation and their graduating class after high school.
 
Applications are due May 14, 2021. 
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