Work Ethic, Empathy & Unemployment
How one grant led to comprehension for a third grader at Crystal Springs Elementary:
George was a quiet student who participated in the small guided reading group in his third grade classroom. His reading comprehension was significantly below grade standard, and he struggled to share his thinking with the small group.
After reading the book "A Day's Work," by Eve Bunting, George showed amazing empathy and connection to the man in the story. He was able to demonstrate his understanding of a family experiencing unemployment and wanting to take care of his family. This "text to self" connection initiated an understanding of the author's purpose and a comprehension of the intent of a story. The book was a starting point for George. From there he began to act as a role model to other students, showing others in the group about how to understand a story.
You put this book into George's hand, and many others just like it as a part of the Reading and Community Values grant that was funded during the 2008-2009 Innovative Grant program.
Click here to see the grants that have recently been awarded. |
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Calling for Kids Campaign Update: You answered the Call! What can you do with 101 high school students, 10 Board members,and 3 teachers? RAISE $28,000+
Thank you to the more than 450 families that said yes to supporting this year's Calling for Kids Campaign by answering their phone when we called, or who mailed in their donation before the campaign even started! Currently we have raised over $28,000 and pledges keep coming in. Your generous donations are an important part of funding teacher grants, classroom grants and more. Thank you!
It's not toolate to get make your gift count You can still make a donation to the Calling for Kids campaign by visiting our website.
Parents: Watch your mail for more information about how your $50, combined with the gifts of other generous people, can impact our 18,000+ Northshore School District students! |
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 Announcing the
Northshore Schools Foundation
AppleCorps!
Where community comes together to support the Northshore Schools Foundation
Join our volunteer corps and help spread the word about the Foundation and support its events and fundraising efforts.
Who can be a Corps member?
Apple Corps is not just for people who have children in the Northshore School District...It's for anyone who feels an affiliation with the District and wants to make a difference in the education of kids. Aunties, uncles, grandparents, alumni, current and retired District staff, business owners, community members... All are welcome!
What will I do as a part of the Corps?
· Join a committee
· Join a project team
· Contribute your expertise in the ways you know best
What does it take to be an Apple Corps member?
· Make a commitment of 20 volunteer hours a year
Visit our Webpage for more information... |
You are invited to Molbak's annual Festival of Poinsettias ...this year with a twist!
Northshore School District students will be showcased and a portion of the sales will be donated to the Northshore Schools Foundation. On Saturday and Sunday, November 6th and 7th, enjoy family friendly activities between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. each day.
Molbak's has a long-standing partnership with the Northshore Schools Foundation and we are excited to be involved with them in this new way.
The event features kids' crafts, live music performed by talented Northshore students, gingerbread houses designed and decorated by Bothell High School's Culinary Arts class and table decorating ideas all coordinated by Inglemoor High School's own Event Planning class. Gather design ideas and inspiration from more than twenty dazzling holiday displays and take advantage of the many gorgeous photo opportunities, just in time for holiday cards. Don't miss the opportunity to snap a family photo in front of the 14-foot-high poinsettia tree.
Molbak's is located at 13625 NE 175th Street in Woodinville. You can find more information on Molbaks.com |
