Calendar & Family Events

Family Events 2023-2024

The District's Family Partnership organizes these events in collaboration with Cultural Bridges. All families with students in the District are welcome to attend.

All session in English, Spanish, and Mandarin. Interpreters in other languages available upon request. If you need an interpreter in another language, contact Lorna Gilmour at: gilmourl@issaquah.wednet.edu. And if you would like to participate helping at any of these events, contact Laura Ni at: laura@isfdn.org.

For more information or register the event(s), visit: https://www.isd411.org/programs-services/equity/parent-events-and-workshops

September

Secondary (Grades 6-12) Canvas Information Night

• September 20th from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Zoom This event is designed to help families learn how to use Canvas; the learning platform used by all ISD grade 6-12 students. Staff will demonstrate how families can access student grades, syllabus, expectations, and communicate with teachers.

Secondary (Grades 6-12) Canvas Workshop (in person) Follow-up session for one-on-one or small group support to learn about Canvas

• September 27th from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at ISD Administration Office 5150 220th Ave SE, Issaquah; September 28th from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Valley Church 16431 SE Renton-Issaquah Road. This event is designed to help families with one-on-one support on how to use Canvas. Staff will also briefly provide an overview of Family Access.

October

Tips for Parent-Teacher Conferences (Elementary School ONLY – Grade K-5)

• October 11th from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Zoom; Tips to make the most of the Parent-Teacher conferences (meeting) in November. Suggestions of questions to ask and how to prepare for the meeting.

Family Connections Question and Answer Session

• October 18th - Two sessions - 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. In Person Formal presentation provided. Family Partnership staff help connect families with information on how to navigate schools and who to ask for help with specific school requests. Space for parents to ask questions about the school – who to contact, policies, procedures, how to navigate, etc.

November

Financial Aid Information Night (For College or Post High School Education)

• November 29th – 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Zoom Staff will review the forms and procedures for students to apply for financial aid to attend college/technical school post-graduation. The presentation will include information about WASFA, FASFA, deadlines, and timelines.

December

Family Connections Question and Answer Session

• December 7th – Two sessions – 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Zoom. No formal presentation provided. Family Partnership staff help connect families with information on how to navigate schools and who to ask for help with specific school requests. Space for parents to ask questions about the school – who to contact, policies, procedures, how to navigate, etc.

JANUARY

Help Session to Complete College Financial Aid Forms

• January 10th from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at ISD Administration Office 5150 220th Ave SE, Issaquah; January 11th from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Liberty High School. Topics will include high school credits, graduation requirements, high school opportunities, general information about course selection, and programs such as AP, IB, and Running Start.

5th-Grade Transition to Middle School information night for families new to the U.S.

• January 24th from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Zoom, Course selection information, elective class options such as orchestra and choir, PE/Health classes, sports, clubs, health/ immunization, costs/fees, and supplies.

FEBRUARY

8th Grade Transition Information Night for Families new to U.S. High School

• February 8th from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Zoom. Topics will include high school credits, graduation requirements, high school opportunities, general information about course selection, and programs such as AP, IB, and Running Start.

March

Welcome to the ISD for incoming Kindergarten parents

• March 13th from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Zoom. Topics will include What Kindergarten looks like in the ISD, the age of students entering Kindergarten, Kindergarten preparedness, transportation, lunch, costs/fees, hours, health, and immunization.

April

Understanding the School System – Information Night on 504, IEP, Attendance Policies, and Reporting incidents

• April 3rd from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Zoom.

Family Connections Question and Answer session

• April 24th - Two sessions – 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. (In Person) and 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. (on Zoom) No formal presentation provided. Family Partnership staff help connect families with information on how to navigate schools and who to ask for help with specific school requests. Space for parents to ask questions about the school – who to contact, policies, procedures, how to navigate, etc.