Posted March 20, 2020 by Ashley Olsen

Dear Endeavour Families,

 We are in the midst of an unprecedented event and we wanted to let you all know how we are responding as a PTSA.  We have been in communication with the Issaquah School District and Issaquah Schools Foundation about the current needs in our community and both organizations have agreed that the best way for PTSAs to support those in need right now is to send donations to the Issaquah Food Bank.  Every PTSA in our district is following this advice.

 Our board met today and landed on a plan that is both generous and fiscally responsible.  However, due to our standing rules we cannot proceed without a membership meeting and vote.  On Wednesday, April 1st at 7pm we will be holding a membership meeting via Zoom to present and discuss our donation options.  If you plan on joining this meeting, please mute yourself and use the chat window to ask any questions or make any comments.  This will help control the background noise and allow everyone to hear clearly.  Also, when we vote please use the chat window to place your vote - simply type “yes” or “no” - so we can accurately record.

 On April 1st @ 7pm please use this link to join:  

https://zoom.us/j/209014884

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 Want to Help Too?

 If you are looking for a way to support your community right now we’d love for you to join us in donating to the Issaquah Food Bank.  Please do not send donations, gift cards, clothing, etc. to your local school.  Legally they cannot accept these types of donations and simply don’t have the bandwidth to carry out relief services.  By donating to the Issaquah Food Bank you will be indirectly supporting the families that make up your local school community.  As some of you might know, the Issaquah Food Bank is not accepting any personal donations but do have an Amazon wish list for the specific items they need.  They would also appreciate gift cards (both grocery and gas) and cash donations if possible.  There have apparently been some scammers so please make sure to only donate directly on their website. 

 https://issaquahfoodbank.org

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 Yearbooks

 The DEADLINE for purchasing yearbooks will be APRIL 24th.  In past years we have been able to sell yearbooks in-person for those who missed the deadline but due to current circumstances we may not be able to offer that option this year.  PLEASE do not wait to purchase your yearbook.

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 Have any pictures of classroom activities or events?  If so, please send them to Ana.Gentilini@endeavourptsa.org and help us fill pages in our yearbook!  Please include the teacher name.

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 ISD Offers Laptops and Hotspots During School Closure

March 18, 2020

Dear ISD Community,

During school closures, K-12 students who do not have a computer, laptop, and/or internet access at home may check a laptop and/or internet hotspot out from the school district.

Parents and/or guardians will be able to pick up the laptop at one of these schools between 9:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. Monday through Friday:

If you are interested in checking out a laptop, please call one of the staff members below. All are available to take your call in English or the language indicated by their name.

Wenli Mithal (??)
MithalW@issaquah.wednet.edu
Office: 425-837-7106
Text: 978-252-3686

Francisca Mejia Campos (Español)
CamposF@issaquah.wednet.edu
Office: 425-837-7141
Text: 978-400-2516

Ina Ghangurde
GhangurdeI@issaquah.wednet.edu
Office: 425-837-7008
Text: 252-563-3498

Krima Molina (Filipino)
MolinaK@issaquah.wednet.edu
Office: 425-837-7214
Text: 971-251-0691

Parents or guardians will be asked to sign a form taking responsibility for the laptop. A copy of the form will be provided when you pick up the laptop. Requests prior to 12:00 pm (noon) will be available for pick up the following day.

Families may check out an internet hotspot for the laptop if internet is not available at home (limit one per family). Please note many companies have changed their rules to give families more data options during this time. More information can be found on company websites. Comcast (Comcast Spanish Version), T-Mobile, AT&T, and Verizon. 

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ISD Offers Meals During School Closure

The District is able to offer two (2) pick up meals daily Monday through Friday for students throughout the extended closure.

  • Students must be present in order to receive meals.
  • Both meals may be picked up at once between 9:00 am and 12:00 pm.
  • The District will continue to look for opportunities to expand program options and will announce those in the days to come.

Meals will be distributed at the following locations from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. starting tomorrow, Wednesday, March 18:

Thank you for your patience as we continue to define our support services. Expect announcements regarding emergency learning supports and technology resources soon. For additional community resources, please visit our Issaquah School District Supports web page. If you need support in Chinese, Spanish, or other languages, please contact our ISD Family Partnership Liaisons.

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Thanks,

Joanna Moore and Amy Myhre

Endeavour Elementary Co-Presidents