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Light A Fire for Learning Luncheon raises over $135K  

for students

 

 Hovercraft, talking robots and an electric car were on display at the 11th annual Northshore Schools Foundation Light a Fire for Learning Luncheon held April 8 at the Lynnwood Convention Center.  

 

The event, attended by more than 400 people, highlighted the Northshore School District's Computer Science, Composites and Automotive programs and emphasized the value of hands-on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) learning in the classrooms.

 

Students from Woodmoor Elementary, Kenmore, Timbercrest and Skyview Junior Highs, and Bothell and Woodinville High Schools were on hand to demonstrate their creative and technical skills, showing how they are using computer aided design (CAD), engineering and fabrication to create projects and get ahead in their education. Read more here.

   

See the slide show from the event!

 

 

Northshore students say Thank you!
Northshore students say Thank you!
Classroom grants application due  
April 21 at 5:00 pm

Classroom grants application due April 21 at 5:00pm

To date, we have granted 338 classroom grants!   Supporting our classroom teachers is one of our favorite things to do.    

 

Apply for a grant here

 

See our 2013-14 classroom grants here   



Thank you Event Source NW

Many of you may have noticed, that Andy Wappler was not able to join us this year due to an emerging family commitment.   We were grateful to have Troy McVicker step in. Troy is a local auctioneer and emcee and a parent of Inglemoor High School Graduates.   Thank you Troy for stepping in at the last minute!

 

 

 

Thank you to our
2013-14 Foundation Sponsors
  
 Impact Sponsors
  
 
Cornerstone General Contractors  
Inspire Sponsor 
McKinstry 
  
Enrich Sponsors
Boeing

molbaks
Educate Sponsors
  
Foundation House  
 
 Puget Sound Energy Foundation nw totem cellars logo
 
 
  
Light A Fire for Learning Sponsors

Accents & Interiors

American Family Insurance - Ilana Yagudayev 
Banner Bank
Barry Glenn Agency - State Farm Insurance
BECU
Beresford Company
Bonefish Grill

Dykeman Architects

Fairwinds - Brittany Park

Johns Monroe Mitsunaga Kolouskova PLLC
Kenmore Air Harbor, Inc
ONTRA Marketing Group LLC
Pacific Mobile Structures
Rely Local

Studio Meng Strazzara
VoiceFlix

Woodinville Weekly


Community Sponsors

 

B&B Utilities and Excavating
The Commons
Educational Data Systems
Elevation Cellars
Evergreen Karate
 
Fey & Grey Orthodontics, Pllc
Ford of Kirkland
Lombardi's Italian Resteraunt
New Ventures Group
Northshore Baptist

Northshore Education Association - NSEA
Obelisco Estates
Patterson Cellars
Project V Distillery
Purple Wine Bar & Café
Real Living Northwest

Russell's Café & catering
Snapdoodle Toys, LLC
Susan Fyall Property Management
Umpqua Bank

 

Chateau Ste. Michelle
Bastyr University
Micro Computer Systems

 
Making an impact, every day
Thanks to You!

 

No one is more cherished in this world than someone who lightens the burden of another.  Thank you.  ~ Author Unknown

 

Thank you Foundation Volunteers!  

 

 

Thank you Foundation Volunteers! Nearly 100 adult volunteers and 200 student volunteers support the Foundation every year. Thank you!  

  • Board Members
  • Ambassadors
  • Pour for Northshore Volunteers
  • Taste of the Holidays Volunteers
  • Molbaks Holiday Showcase Volunteers
  • Luncheon Table Captains
  • Office Volunteers
  • Grant Selection Committee
  • Grant Writing, Luncheon, Finance Committee Members
  • Student Callers
  • Culinary Arts Students
  • Event, Hospitality and Hotel Management Students

 

Special thank you to Marilyn Tangen and Pat Peterson, who are always ready and willing to help with just about anything!

 

Special thanks also to Jennifer Amend for submitting several grant applications for funds in 2013 and to Tricia Woods for organizing our historical documents and creating a really awesome scrapbook!

 

 


Quick Links

Our Millionth Dollar celebrated:

  100,000 students impacted

   

 

In March of this year the Foundation celebrated the landmark accomplishment that has been 16 years in the making: We granted our $1,000,000th dollar to the students of the Northshore School District.

 

As a part of our regular granting process, the District and teachers always tell us how many students are directly and immediately impacted by the grant funds. Our records indicate that more than 100,000 students have been impacted since 1995. Most grants give back for several consecutive years creating a collective impact of literally millions.  

 

In honor of our millionth dollar granted, guests at the Light A Fire for learning Luncheon were gifted with a commemorative $1,000,000 dollar bill.

 

If you were unable to attend the luncheon but you would like your very own commemorative million-dollar bill, send us your address and we will mail you one!

 

You can help us grant our next million by 2017, by staying involved at the level you are involved at now. Introduce one friend to the Foundation, and help them get involved, and we can meet that next million by 2016!

 

"Imagine what we can do with our next million!"

 


Innovation in Education Award Recipient: Pat McCue

  

The Northshore Schools Foundation is  proud to announce our newest annual award -- the Innovation in Education Award.

 

 
This award will be presented annually to a Northshore School District educator who has been the recipient of Foundation funding and has demonstrated innovation in a way that makes a long-term impact on student learning within the District.  
This year, our very first year, we are honored to present the Innovation in Education Award to Pat McCue from Bothell High School.    

 Read more here.  

 

Find out more about the Electric Car Conversion in this Woodinville Weekly article.

 

Milk Money    

Milk Money kicks off its third year!  

 

 

Milk Money happens officially during the month of May, but you can get involved today:

  • You can request a bottle for your local business or workplace
  • You can make a donation
  • You can visit our local retailers that are hosting a bottle
  • You can make a matching pledge to match a bottle in a particular store or a series of stores

Find out more about the Milk Money Project here.   

 

 

New this year:   June 28th Milk Walk!

Join us for this free milk and cookie tasting event.  

 

Country village stores will feature different milk concoctions and cookie pairing for students to enjoy.

 

Fun for the whole family:

Enjoy a complimentary ride on the train or a pony!

Visit the fun diary booths

and enjoy the various milk themed activities.

 

Pre-registered tickets will enter you into a raffle for a summer fun basket!

This event is free, however you can vote for your favorite refreshments by filling the Milk Money donation bottles.

 

Register today. 

 


Name the New High School

It's time to put on your thinking cap and help Northshore School District name the new comprehensive high school slated to open in the fall of 2017! An online survey has been launched for students, parents, community members and staff to tell the District what the new high school should be named and why. The online survey will run from March 12 through April 30. 

Read more here.

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 GiveBIG - May 6th
The Seattle Foundation's GiveBIG is a one-day, online charitable giving event to inspire people to give generously to nonprofit organizations who make our region a healthier and more vital place to live.

Each donation* made to The Seattle Foundation's website between midnight and midnight (Pacific Daylight Time)
on Tuesday, May 6, 2014, will receive a prorated portion of the matching funds (or "stretch") pool. The amount of the "stretch" depends on the size of the stretch pool and how much is raised in total donations on GiveBIG day.

 

More information about GiveBIG day. 

  
This year, in an effort to be responsive to our donors, the Northshore Schools Foundation will NOT be sending out a series of emails reminding you of the day.  Rest assured the the Foundation is eligible to receive gifts through this program, and the proceeds of the on-line event will be designated to support the Community Schools Programs. 

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