| General Membership Meeting | 9/10/2022 | 10/18/2022 |
General Membership MeetingPine Lake PTSA's first General Membership Meeting of the 2022-23 school year will be held Tuesday, October 18 in the PLMS Library at 7pm. ... read full article |
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| PTSA General Membership Meeting, Tuesday May 23rd @ 7pm | 5/15/2023 | 5/24/2023 |
PTSA General Membership Meeting, Tuesday May 23rd @ 7pmJoin us Tuesday May 23rd @ 7pm for our final General Membership Meeting of this school year. This will be a hybrid meeting, you may join us in-person in the PLMS Commons or via Zoom. Agenda: Annual Awards Presentation, Election of 2023/24 Board, Review 2023/24 Proposed Budget, Principal Caponigro Report & ASB Review Join via Zoom Meeting - https://tenable.zoom.us/j/91931162543?pwd=NjlTTTMwL3JZbU92K0xPWko0WGpBQT09 Meeting ID: 919 3116 2543 Passcode: 356881 ... read full article |
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| 8th Grade Promotion Signs | 4/3/2023 | 5/3/2023 |
8th Grade Promotion Signs8th Grade Yard Signs are now available for purchase. Celebrate your student with a generic "8th Grader" yard sign for $14. Upgrade to a customized version with the student's name for $17. Deadline to order extended until May 3 Click Here to Order ... read full article |
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| End of the Year Awards | 3/2/2023 | 3/16/2023 |
End of the Year AwardsNominations Needed! It’s that time of year to nominate and recognize teachers, staff, volunteers and students for End of Year Awards. There are so many individuals that help make Pine Lake Middle School successful and it’s important to recognize them. Click here to nominate individuals. You can also have your child nominate someone. There is no limit to how many nominations you can submit. The four awards are the Golden Acorn Award, Outstanding Educator Award, Outstanding Advocate Award and Outstanding Student Advocate Award. There are also ballot boxes at the main office where you can nominate as well. ... read full article |
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| Student Store Volunteers | 1/12/2023 | 1/31/2023 |
Student Store VolunteersPLMS ASB is starting up the student store in a couple of weeks and we need adult volunteers to make this happen. For more info and to sign up, click HERE . ... read full article |
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| Wrestling Tournament | 1/11/2023 | 1/14/2023 |
Wrestling TournamentPine Lake MS will be hosting the Wrestling Finals on Saturday, January 14 from 8:30am - 3:30pm and we are in need of score table volunteers and also grab and go snack donations for the coaches and referees. Please sign up here if you can help! Volunteers who run the score tables will be doing match timing and scoring, plus running the sheets back to the tournament manager's table. ... read full article |
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| Upcoming ParentWiser Event | 1/9/2023 | 1/18/2023 |
Upcoming ParentWiser EventWednesday, January 18, 2023 4-5:15pm Cultivating Resilience In children, powerful emotions come with the territory. Contending with academic pressure, social media stress, worries about the future, and concerns about mental health, it’s easy for children—and parents—to feel anxious and overwhelmed. But it doesn’t have to be that way. Join Dr. Damour and Reena Ninan as they share clear, research-informed explanations alongside illuminating, real-life examples, giving parents the concrete, practical information they need to steady their children through the bumpy yet transformational journey into adulthood. Dr. Lisa Damour and Reena Ninan co-host the podcast Ask Lisa: The Psychology ... read full article |
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| December Staff Appreciation | 12/7/2022 | 12/14/2022 |
December Staff AppreciationThe PLMS Staff Holiday Breakfast will be hosted by the PTSA Staff Appreciation Committee on Wednesday, December 14 . Please consider signing up for an item. Your support is appreciated! https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050c45afab2ca3f49-plms9 ... read full article |
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| Holiday Gift Barn | 11/10/2022 | 11/28/2022 |
Holiday Gift Barn... read full article |
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| Hearing and Vision Screening – Volunteers Needed | 9/26/2022 | 10/14/2022 |
Hearing and Vision Screening – Volunteers NeededHearing and vision screenings will take place on Thursday, October 13 and Friday, October 14. We need parent volunteers to help. Please sign up here . ... read full article |
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| Membership | 8/1/2022 | 9/30/2022 |
MembershipYOUR Membership Matters! Pine Lake PTSA is not complete without YOU as our member. JOINING IS EASY! => Click HERE! When you join you will: GET CONNECTED • SPEAK UP • BE A ROLE MODEL MAKE A DIFFERENCE ... read full article |
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| PTSA Board for 2023/24 | Dana Crossgrove | 4/5/2023 | 5/3/2023 |
PTSA Board for 2023/24The Pine Lake PTSA will soon be electing executive officers for the 2023-2024 school year. We are seeking Nominees for the positions of President , Vice President , Secretary , Treasurer and Member-At-Large . General job descriptions can be found by clicking the above titles. These volunteer positions are great ways to add to a resume and relevant work experience. If you are interested or want to nominate someone, please fill out this short NOMINATION FORM and follow the submission instructions. Questions? Please see contact information within the form. Nominations due by May 3rd, 2023 ... read full article |
| Staff Appreciation | 1/31/2023 | 2/14/2023 |
Staff AppreciationIn honor of Valentine's Day, our PTSA Staff Appreciation event will be "Sweet Treats and Snacks" on Tuesday, February 14. Sign up here to donate items for the event. ... read full article |
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| Reflections Update | 12/13/2022 | 2/17/2023 |
Reflections UpdatePine Lake PTSA is happy to announce 8 of the PLMS entries have moved forward to the state level contest and 1 has been awarded Honorable Mention at the district level. 🏆 District finalist Pieces of my Voice (Visual Art) Lavanya Nanda 🏆 District finalist My Imaginary World (Visual Art) Gina Jiang 🏆 District finalist Speak Up for Our Home (Visual Art) Dhruv Mantha 🏆 District finalist Music is the voice of Inclusion (Visual Art) Natalie Cui 🏆 District finalist My Inner Voice (Literature) Hailie Wu 🏆 District finalist The Tangle of Infinity Voices (Visual Art) Hailie Wu ... read full article |
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| ASB Fundraiser Volunteer Opportunities | 10/11/2022 | 11/3/2022 |
ASB Fundraiser Volunteer OpportunitiesASB needs volunteers to help with the upcoming ASB popcorn fundraiser by counting cash and processing/double checking the orders. There are a few shifts to choose from: Thurs 10/20: 8:10 - 11am and 10:45am - 1pm Thurs 10/27: 8:10 - 11am and 10:45am - 1pm Thursday, 11/3: 8:10 - 11am They also need 1-2 Team Leads that can commit to coming all three days and guide the teams. Please sign up here if you can help. ... read full article |
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| Staff Appreciation Lunch – Sign-up Available | 9/26/2022 | 10/10/2022 |
Staff Appreciation Lunch – Sign-up AvailableIt's time for our first staff appreciation lunch of the school year! We are bringing back the staff favorite of...TACO BAR on Tuesday, October 11. Please sign up and drop off your items at the school front office before 9:30 am on October 11. If it is easier, you can drop off a day ahead in the front office cart. ... read full article |
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| Staff Appreciation Week | 4/23/2023 | 5/12/2023 |
Staff Appreciation WeekThis year's Pine Lake Middle Staff Appreciation Week is May 8-12! We would like to provide our wonderful faculty with treats every day. We would appreciate your help on two of these days: gift cards and thank you cards. You can write the thank you notes yourself or have your student write them to each of their teachers (or to any other staff). You can also leave them generic with a general thank you message. Please sign up here if you can help! https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050c45afab2ca3f49-plms12/12899094#/ ... read full article |
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| Issaquah Schools Foundation Luncheon | 2/9/2023 | 4/27/2023 |
Issaquah Schools Foundation LuncheonPine Lake PTSA would like to invite you to the Issaquah School Foundation’s Nourish Every Mind luncheon on Thursday, April 27 from 12-1:30pm. If you’re interested in joining us, please email Krista at krista.m.wood@gmail.com . For event info, visit https://isfdn.org/nourish-every-mind/ ... read full article |
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| Nominating Committe | 2/9/2023 | 3/8/2023 |
Nominating CommitteThe PTSA Board is looking for two more volunteers to join the Nominating Committee to help fill board positions for next year. No experience necessary. Guidance and training will be provided. Requires a few hours time between now and May to review candidates before the next General Membership Meeting. Please contact Indu at indu.aravindan@gmail.com with questions. ... read full article |
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| 2023 Tropical Spring Fling – Save the Date! | 1/31/2023 | 6/2/2023 |
2023 Tropical Spring Fling – Save the Date!Purchase Admission Tickets HERE Only $3 when bought in advance, or $5 day of event. Click HERE for more information or HERE to volunteer ... read full article |
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| Yearbook Photo Submissions – Winter Sports | 1/17/2023 | 2/28/2023 |
Yearbook Photo Submissions – Winter SportsIf any parents took pictures of WINTER SPORTS, please upload here and include first and last names of the people in each photo. Questions? Contact Jill Knutson . ... read full article |
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| Curriculum Grants | 12/18/2022 | 1/31/2023 |
Curriculum GrantsPine Lake PTSA is happy to announce nearly $5500 in curriculum grant funding to the following PLMS staff: Laura Garsson – Choir Colleen Maher – LRC, Learning Resource Center Lori Riskin – Social Studies Anne Kiemle, Lauren Hammer, Elle O'Neill – Language Arts Alyson Young – Theatre Arts These dedicated staff members will be using their grant funds towards requested classroom supplies, equipment, and new exciting teaching opportunities coming soon. Thank you, PTSA and Staff! ... read full article |
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| International Night | 9/10/2022 | 10/14/2022 |
International NightInternational Night is back!! Join us on Friday, October 14th, 2022 Pine Lake Middle School Commons Area 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Pine Lake PTA is delighted to bring back "International Night" for our school. This is an evening to celebrate our diversity as a school with all our families and cultures. We are inviting families and volunteers to sign up via the link below to share your cultural heritage, via Food, Music, Performance, Crafts and Fun. Please help us by signing up as a participant or volunteer via the links below. For questions regarding “International Night” please email ... read full article |
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| Staff Appreciation | 8/18/2022 | 8/29/2022 |
Staff AppreciationTo show our Pine Lake teachers/staff how much we love and appreciate them, let's stock up the fridge with yummy power snacks! The snacks last for a few days and staff can come and grab something when they need a little boost throughout the week! Please click on the SignUp Genius link below to contribute items: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050c45afab2ca3f49-back1 ... read full article |
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| PTSA Awards | 5/25/2023 | 6/30/2023 |
PTSA AwardsCongratulations to our PTSA Award winners and runners-up! Outstanding Educator Outstanding Advocate Winners: Richard Butler Cindy Elder Eric Ensey Laura Garsson Angela Hardy Runners-up: Josh Berg, Sarah Bluhm-Arnold, Stephanie Bullard, Jeffrey Burgard, Roy Cress, Karin Daar, Lauren Hammer, Kristina Klein, Jill Knutson, Kristin Latousek, Kristin Little, Katherine McIntosh, Elle O’Neil, Amy Saylor, Brian Schenkman, Sue Swanson Winners: Michelle Caponigro Meagan Elliot Ms. Min-Hua Golden Acorn Winners: Dana Crossgrove Andrea Sparrey Students Winners: To be announced ... read full article |
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| Volunteer Appreciation Drop-in Lunch | 5/25/2023 | 6/7/2023 |
Volunteer Appreciation Drop-in LunchPlease join us on Wed, June 7, 12-3pm at MOD Pizza in Issaquah Highlands. This event is open to all PLMS community members that have helped out with events and school functions during this school year. Volunteers are the life-blood of PTSA and provide critical support to the programs offered to PLMS students. Come enjoy lunch on us during this casual end-of-year gathering. Questions? Contact Dana Crossgrove . ... read full article |
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| Volunteer Opportunities | 5/6/2023 | 6/14/2023 |
Volunteer OpportunitiesHelp us celebrate our graduating 8th grade class by volunteering at the 8th grade party on Friday, June 9th. This is a student only event. We need parent volunteers to help with setting up food and clean-up. Please sign up if you can help. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0f4daca92fa7f8cf8-8thgrade?fbclid=IwAR22XIp9w8tItDJzLUcQ0WlVVRQGg4GnoZ2xF7q-ylazW79vbPJ2cF1nZr0#/ Help us celebrate the 6th grade class by volunteering at the 6th grade party on Wednesday, June 14th at Pine Lake Park. We need volunteers to walk with the students, donate food, or set up food. Please sign up if you can help. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f084eafae22a6fd0-6thgrade1#/ ... read full article |
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| Curriculum Grant Funding Update | 4/25/2023 | 5/9/2023 |
Curriculum Grant Funding UpdateThe Pine Lake PTSA is happy to announce $4,035 in curriculum grant funding to the following PLMS staff: Richard Butler – Language Arts Cindy Elder – Orchestra and WAVE Karen Fischer – Speech Pathology, Special Education The approved grant funds will be going towards requested new books with sustainability themes, transportation for a special Orchestra/WAVE project with our sister school, Thorndyke, and new e-curriculum on social communication. Thank you PTSA and Staff! ... read full article |
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| Congratulations! | 3/20/2023 | 4/30/2023 |
Congratulations!The Pine Lake PTSA was awarded the WSPTA 100% Staff Membership Award. This award is presented to local PTAs that enroll at least as many school staff members as there are full-time certificated employees at the school and recognizes the value of teachers and school staff as stakeholders advocating for all children through PTA membership. ... read full article |
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| PLMS Special Education Council Representative Needed | 11/29/2022 | 1/31/2023 |
PLMS Special Education Council Representative NeededThe Pine Lake PTSA is looking for a representative to participate in a monthly ISD Special Education Network discussion led by PTSA Council representatives to encourage sharing of challenges, ideas and creative solutions for all. Ideally, the representative is familiar or involved with Special Education programs at PLMS. If you are interested or would like more information, please contact PTSA at pinelakeptsa@live.com . ... read full article |
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| PLMS Reflections 2022-23 | 10/3/2022 | 11/6/2022 |
PLMS Reflections 2022-232022-23 Theme: Show Your Voice! Reflections® is a National PTA program that has been bringing the arts to life for more than 10 million students since 1969 and increasing community awareness of the importance of arts in education. The purpose is to provide an opportunity for students to use their creative talents by expressing themselves through their own original works for the theme. PLMS Entry Deadline: November 6, 2022 For additional information - CLICK HERE ... read full article |
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| Math Parent Volunteers Needed | 9/1/2022 | 9/14/2022 |
Math Parent Volunteers NeededWe are looking for parent volunteers that can commit to weekly or bi-weekly volunteering to assist Ms. Schopen with the PLMS Math Club. Please only sign up if you are able to commit on a recurring weekly or bi-weekly basis. Math Club will meet weekly on Wednesday morning from 9-10am beginning 9/14 thru mid-April 2023. Sign up here ... read full article |
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| Power Packs - Food for the Weekend | 9/1/2022 | 9/15/2022 |
Power Packs - Food for the WeekendPine Lake is partnering with the Issaquah Food and Clothing Bank to provide Power Packs - a free program that provides students non-perishable breakfast, lunch, dinner and snack foods for the weekend throughout the school year. Students who sign up will receive a pack of food each Friday from our School Counseling Department. To sign up to receive a power pack, please email Kristen Brittain at brittaink@issaquah.wednet.edu ... read full article |
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| Yearbook Orders – Purchase Now! | 10/12/2022 | 12/17/2022 |
Yearbook Orders – Purchase Now!The final due date for accepting orders is Friday, December 16th. There will NOT be any extras in June this year. Please follow these directions and order now if you would like a PLMS yearbook in the spring. https://wa-issaquah.intouchreceipting.com/ 1- Login using your Family Access info 2- Choose “Student @ Pine Lake” 3- Click on “Items at Student’s School” 4- Yearbook option is across the top at the very end Questions? Contact Jill Knutson at knutsonj@issaquah.wednet.edu ... read full article |
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| Yearbook Photo Submissions – Fall Sports | 9/30/2022 | 11/30/2022 |
Yearbook Photo Submissions – Fall SportsThe fall sports season is here! Any parents who are taking pictures during Volleyball, Softball, or Cross-Country games, we are accepting candids for the yearbook. Please submit a few of your favorites by emailing them to Jill Knutson, Yearbook Advisor at: knutsonj@issaquah.wednet.edu ... read full article |
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| A Note from the PLMS Awards Committee | 9/26/2022 | 3/7/2023 |
A Note from the PLMS Awards CommitteeDo you have a teacher that has gone above and beyond in these early days to help your student? A staff member who has helped your child to feel supported as they navigate a new challenge? A PTSA representative who has hosted an event that’s gotten you involved? All of these people can be nominated for our annual PLMS Awards program. It takes less than five minutes to complete a submission. You can nominate teachers, staff, and volunteers today. Note: there is no restriction on the number of nominations you can make throughout the year. Bookmark the page and come ... read full article |
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| Issaquah Schools Foundation | 9/1/2022 | 9/30/2022 |
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| Volunteer Opportunity | 8/8/2022 | 8/17/2022 |
Volunteer OpportunityPLMS August School Visit August 17th (7th and 8th) & August 18th (6th) 9am-12pm This 2-day event will give students the chance to pick up and test lockers, take a self-guided school tour, and pick up items ordered online. Volunteers will distribute locker combinations, help open lockers with students, help people with sizing of PE clothes, pass out the PE clothes, and direct traffic and/or answer questions (if possible). Sign up to volunteer HERE ... read full article |
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| Interested in volunteering this school year? | 8/18/2022 | 9/30/2022 |
Interested in volunteering this school year?Please fill out the 2022-23 volunteer application form on the provided link. Vaccination and government issued ID required. Please do not use your phone for this process, use the computer. Thank you! https://www.isd411.org/get-involved/volunteer ... read full article |
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| Cultural Bridges 2022-2023 Family Guide Now Available! | 9/6/2022 | 6/20/2023 |
Cultural Bridges 2022-2023 Family Guide Now Available!The Issaquah Schools Foundation Cultural Bridges 2022-2023 Family Guide is now available! It's offered in Arabic, Chinese, English, Japanese, Korean, Russian, Spanish, and Vietnamese and contains useful school-related information from kindergarten to high school. Check it out here . ... read full article |
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Pine Lake Middle PTSA 2.6.42 is a 501(c)(3) Non-Profit Organization Tax ID # 91-1352729 The Pine Lake PTSA strives to represent and advocate for all students at PLMS to our community, governmental bodies, and other organizations that make decisions affecting the health, welfare, and education of our children. |
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