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Northshore Schools Foundation
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Luncheon raises record
$118,000 for students
The Northshore Schools Foundation is serious about providing district-wide financial support for STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) education. The Northshore Schools Foundation annual Light a Fire for Learning luncheon held April 26th, raised more than $118, 000 to support STEM education and other district-wide initiatives.
The event, featuring Astronaut Bonnie Dunbar, highlighted a variety of programs funded by the Northshore Schools Foundation and demonstrated the organization's commitment to insuring students have access to the resources they need as they prepare to enter the workforce of our future.
Canyon Creek Elementary Marimba Band created an atmosphere of joy and energy as more than three hundred business owners, industry professionals, parents and school district staff gathered to celebrate the contributions made by the Foundation.
Teachers John Schmied from Skyview Junior High, Lydia Booker from Woodmoor Elementary and Kathleen Dearborn from the Career and College Readiness program celebrated how grants from the Foundation have made an
everyday contribution to their students and enhanced the educational opportunities that the Northshore School District already provides.
Dr. Dunbar shared her inspiring story from farm to space, and cited how dedicated teachers helped direct her way. She noted that the jobs of the future will require STEM skills, and that knowledge of STEM subjects is the key to discovering how the world works.
Event emcee, Andy Wappler, Vice President of Corporate Affairs for Puget Sound Energy, brought the program together with his usual charm, insight and humor. He pointed out how corporate partners and sponsors are investing in the workforce of their future, by supporting students now.
Students from Wellington's Helping Hands program emphasized how their service learning program, partially supported by the Foundation, is teaching them lifelong service learning skills. "The Helping Hands program teaches us important lessons through doing service projects. We learn to be aware of the needs of others. We develop compassion for those in need. We think of others and not just ourselves," said Wellington student Nathan Ahlstrom.
Hannah Thomas, Bothell High School ASB President and student presenter, shared, "I have realized just how much of an impact the Foundation has had, since the beginning, every single day. For me, science and leadership inspired me, and I had many helpful teachers along the way to support me. But there are so many other paths one can take. For someone, math and business might be their forte. For another, it could be languages; or culinary arts. Whatever the path is, the Northshore Schools Foundation is there to provide an extra boost, to shine some extra light on the path. I have experienced this first-hand, and I know that so many others have as well."
The event was sponsored by more than 56 local and regional companies. Title Sponsor for the event was Cornerstone General Contractors, who was also honored with the Foundation Support Award. Molbaks was honored as a Premiere Sponsor. Major Sponsors included Foundation House of Bothell, Northwest Totem Cellars, BioLife Solutions, Hollywood Schoolhouse, and the Windermere Foundation. Microsoft, McKinstry, Boeing, Fred Meyer and the Friends of the Foundation provided more than $40,000 of challenge match funds for people making gifts of more than $200 at the event. Other Sponsors included: Banner Bank; BarrageCellars; BECU; Brent Planning Solutions; Dykeman Architects, Inc.; Elevation Cellars; Fairwinds-Brittany Park; Kiwanis of Northshore; HR Kinnections; Obelisco Estates; Patterson Cellars; PBS Engineering; Project V Distillery; Puget Sound Energy; School Employees Credit Union; Studio Meng Strazaara, Architects; Symmetry Electronics; Yakima Fruit Market; Advanced European Auto; James Todd Cochrane, Author; Bothell Music Festival; Coughlin Porter Lundeen; Fey & Grey Orthodontics; Educational Data Services; Evergreen Karate; Intrigue Chocolates; Italianissimo Ristorante; Law Firm of Johns Monroe Mitsunaga Kolouskova; Knight Visions Gallery; NAC Architects; NSEA; New Ventures Group; Clover Leaf Rebekah Lodge 54; 425Media; Rely Local, Bothell, Woodinville, Kirkland; Rick Knotts, Musician; Russell's; Snapdoodle Toys; Statefarm--Barry Glenn; Travis, Fitzmaurice & Associates, Inc.; Woodinville Weekly; Susan Fyall Property Management; and Twin Brook Creamery.
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Did you know that the Foundation currently holds more than $1 Million Dollars in grant requests?
| Bi annually the Foundation receives requests from the School District that will enhance student learning. The current requests range from overall support of career and college readiness programs, STEM Education, AP & IB Text Books, College Board Readiness programs and the new and exciting Omniglobe!
Annually the Foundation receives applications from teachers seeking support during the National Board Teacher Certification Process. As many as 30 teachers are currently determining whether they would like to embark on this process.
Annually the Foundation receives applications for Innovative Classroom Grants. The committee will be reviewing nearly 40 applications this spring.
Funds are granted as they are available. So thank you for all your support. Your investment supports student excellence and success, Everyday.
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May is Milk Money Month!
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During the month of May keep your eyes open for milk bottles with an adorable cow holding a Milk Money sign. The Milk Money Project is a grassroots fundraising campaign started by 3 local moms and raises money for the Northshore Schools Foundation initiative to help Advanced and Disadvantaged Learners. Milk bottles with our special label will be provided for local businesses to place at cash registers, on counters or in offices to collect spare change donations to help over 180 homeless children in the Northshore School District. Funds are used to buy school clothes, schools supplies and books as well as yearbooks, school pictures and cover test fees, as well as other school related costs. If you are interested in reserving a milk bottle for your business or would like to make a gift to the campaign, please contact the Northshore Schools Foundation.
Your change will go even further - because the Windermere Foundation is matching all the change collected up to $2500!
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Thank you Annual Title Sponsors!
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Corporate Matching
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The Northshore Schools Foundation is participating in todays Seattle Foundation's GiveBIG day and raisng funds to o provide current hospital beds for our students who are pursuing their health science certification.
This intensive course of study introduces students to a variety of careers in the health care industry and prepares the student to qualify for state certification as a nursing assistant. Students earn college credits and get a head start on their future.
The Health Sciences Career Program taught
by Kathleen Dearborn has trained thousands of area nurses, doctors and EMT's.
The current teaching beds are over 20 years old. The casters no longer hold the bed, the side rails do not meet industry standard and the lack of working electronic motors take away vital minutes from students achieving certification.
$5000 buys 1 new standard bed!
10 beds are needed to completely
update the training center.
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 Recognizing Mike Sharadin with the 2012 Torchbearer Award
Recognizing outstanding commitment and significant contribution to local education, the Northshore Schools Foundation announced today that Mike Sharadin is the recipient of the annual Torchbearers Award.
The Northshore Schools Foundation, with its mission to enhance learning opportunities for all Northshore students, presented the award at today's Light a Fire for Learning Luncheon. The Torchbearers Award honors an individual or a community group that goes above and beyond "giving light to others."
Sharadin is an education advocate who embodies the spirit and initiative that this Award represents. He has been led by his passion for learning, having given decades of service to local students and youth along with being instrumental in mobilizing support for public education in the Northshore community.
In a 1995 interview with Foundation staff, Sharadin stated, "When it was apparent to me that the funds available to our district were restricted, the only answer readily available was increasing outside funding." Since that time Sharadin has been actively involved as the co-Chair of the Citizens for Northshore Schools, Sunrise PTA President and as a board member of the Northshore Schools Foundation. He has worked with youth his entire career, serving as a swim coach for the 1984 Olympics. As a stay-at-home father of two, Mike has made a name for himself as a world-class winemaker and social media expert who's home-crushed wines have received several awards.
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Make a difference in a high school
student's life . . . Participate in the first ever Northshore School District BIOEXPO:
We need YOU and other industry professionals to serve as judges for this key event!!!
Purpose:
- To provide all students in the Biomedical classes with an opportunity to showcase their important work
- To provide industry-level evaluation to student work
- To create pathways and relationships between industry professionals and students
- To create partnerships that promote student biomedical training
Students will be portraying their understanding of Biomedical concepts through various media -- Art, Website, Lab Research, Molecular Modeling, Multimedia, Music, Creative Writing, Journalistic Writing and Dance/Drama.
Judges will visit two to three pre-assigned booths during each 25 minute wave for a total of up to six projects. Judges will receive a full description by email of each project one week prior to the event for their review. During booth visits, students will provide an oral 5-minute presentation to the judge and are to be available for any questions.
Judges should RSVP at: http://whsbioexpo.eventbrite.com
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Cornerstone General Contractors receives Foundation Award
Cornerstone General Contractors was honored today at the Northshore Schools Foundation Annual Light A Fire for Learning Luncheon for their Foundational Support.
"Their title gifts, throughout the market crash and building crunch, have been an important part of the Foundation's ability to continue to provide financial support during lean times."
When many other funders stepped away, Cornerstone continued to prioritize students over profits, and have continued their charitable giving even when the margin got smaller.
"Our kids go here," said Dave Flynn, principal at Cornerstone General Contractors, referring to the children of many of his workers. "We know that it's important to give back to the communities we serve and we make that a priority."
Cornerstone has been a long-standing supporter of the Northshore Schools Foundation, who's mission is to raise funds and create partnerships to support academic excellence and success for all students in the Northshore School District.
"I want people to know that this company has made a big gift of itself, to ensure that it lives its mission," said Carmin Dalziel, Executive Director of the Northshore Schools Foundation.
"Their decision to give means that their principals and crew all made a donation to support our students. It has company-wide impact, and the forklift driver to the office manager, are all in on it."
Cornerstone General Contractors base their company on the core values of Commitment, Integrity, Excellence & Stewardship, and are most prominently known in the Northshore area for their work at Woodinville High School, where they are completing a performing arts wing of the building that is scheduled to be open in the Fall of 2013.
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DINE OUT FOR STUDENTS
Monday
May 7
Tuesday
May 8
Wednesday
May 9
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Bring your best friends or that special someone to the Woodinville Purple Cafe' And Wine Bar and create a weeknight to remember while you support the Northshore Schools Foundation.
Purple is an urban haven of rustic elements with wrought iron fixtures and an extraordinary bar. Purple features a global wine selection coupled with a menu that blends classic American styles and seasonal Northwest ingredients.
The wine menu offers 75 varieties by the glass, over 300 selections by the bottle and 14 rotating wine flights.
On May 7, 8 & 9 the Purple Cafe is dedicating 10% of its proceeds to the Foundation, when you mention that you are there to support us.
Make a reservation for lunch or dinner today!
RSVP to let us know you are coming!
http://dineoutpurple.eventbrite.com/
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