1. Challenger – Curriculum Night
September 14th, 2017

2. You will see me value: Relationships Growing and learning together
Efficiency and strong systems in our building so we can focus on the most important work – our students
Instructional work over other work
Clear communication
Balance in work and personal life
Kindness
Not just for meetings – but for life together at work! Calendar for classroom days. Systems and structures so I can be as efficient as possible. Two late nights a week at Challenger.

3. Work Ahead Eureka Math Year 2 Math School Improvement Plan
Second Step – New Social Emotional Learning Curriculum
Safety and Security
Cultural Competency work both as a district and at Challenger

6. Homework Guidelines

8. WHAT is the Issaquah Schools Foundation?
Has channeled more than $10 million dollars into our schools to benefit students.
Raises over $1.5 million annually with the help of 4,000 plus families.
Benefits all students … every school, every grade, every year.

9. How do we fuel success for your student?
Math Club at Challenger
Reading Support at Challenger
Books in other languages in library!
Professional Development for teachers
Healthy Youth Initiative supporting  anti-bullying  and basic student needs like food, dental care and school supplies
Elementary Coding
VOICE Mentoring
Highly Capable (SAGE and MERLIN) funding
Pre-K Summer School
Special Services Funding

10. Every gift matters every year
For those who already donate …
Continue to donate (average family donates $373)
Tell your friends about the Foundation .
For the 80% who haven’t donated, please join us!
We Need Everyone to Go
All in for Kids!

11. Thank you!
We are so lucky to work together as we do all we can to support your child’s learning this year at Challenger. Please look for the survey link that was in the September Comet Chronicle (newsletter) and complete it to help us continue to grow and meet your needs. Warmly, Sara Jo