April Newsletter
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| WE DID IT! WE HIT OUR GOAL! Thank YOU for making our 30th Anniversary Spring Fundraiser Gala a huge success! $84,000 Raised! All for Northshore students, classrooms, and educators! FUNDRAISER RECAP  |
| Latest News |
  Better Together! We support other schools Foundation! On Thursday, April 3rd, staff members and Board Secretary Jennifer were honored to attend Snohomish Education Foundation’s (SEF) Community Impact Breakfast. This event brought together community members, supporters, sponsors, and educators that support educational advancements and opportunities for students in Snohomish. Pictured: Foundation staff and Board Secretary Jennifer. |
  Washington Telugu Samithi (WATS) Ugadi and Sri Rama Navami Celebrations event on Sunday, April 6th Our Executive Director Cara and Board Co-Board President Patsy Treece were honored to join Board Member Jayapal Reddy Doddaand School Board Members Amy Cast and Jacqueline McGourty for a New Year’s celebration. |
  Celebrating Microsoft’s 50th Anniversary at the Seattle Space Needle On Friday, April 4th, Executive Director Cara was thrilled to take part in a special celebration alongside fellow recipients of Microsoft’s 50 for 50 grant. Pictured: Cara with Lake Washington Schools Foundation’s Executive Director Katy, Bellevue Schools Foundation’s Executive Director Julie, Issaquah Schools Foundation’s Director of Business and Strategic Partnerships Valerie Korock. |
| Enhance & Inspire Learning Grants |
| Our Spring Grant Cycle Results $31,000 will be awarded to30 NSD educators, across 15 schools! Including $7,000 specifically for Title 1 schools. GRANT WINNERS We’re celebrating each educator with a special feature on our social media in late April / May. Follow us to meet all the incredible winners!  Since 1995, we’ve awarded grants in all 36 Northshore schools and programs. |
| Removing Barriers to Education |
 Care Team: Who They Are and Why They’re Important The Foundation is proud to have our Care Team Liaisons in all 36 NSD schools and programs. Started in 2018, Care Teams are designated NSD staff who nominate students in need for financial help. Most Care Team Liaisons are school staff members who have direct contact with students, such as counselors, nurses, and other support personnel. Because of our Care Team Liaisons, we can continue removing barriers in education for Northshore students! LEARN MORE ABOUT CARE TEAMS |
| Build Skills for Life |
 MUSE Head Band | Featured Grant our at our 30th Anniversary Spring Fundraiser Thanks to support from our spring fundraiser, we’ll help Muse Headbands upgrade their equipment, expand their program to Inglemoor High School, and mentor the founding students as they develop a three-year sustainability plan. We’re proud to empower them with skills for life! |
| Other Ways to Support |
| Ways to Give Did you know there are a dozen ways YOU can support the Foundation? We want YOU to give in the way that works best for YOU! Whether you’re a student, adult, family member, professional, parent/guardian, local, or someone that simply wants to give back, let’s connect! HOW TO GIVE |
| Upcoming Events |
| NSD’s Family Engagement and Resource Center StaffFamily Symposium Date: Thursday, April 24, 2025 Time 5:30pm – 8:00pm Location: North Creek High School 3613 191st Pl SE, Bothell, WA 98012 Details: 5:30 pm – Superintendent Michael Tolley’s Remarks 6:00 pm – Educational Session #1 6:50 pm – Educational Session #2 7:40 pm – Closing The Foundation Board and staff members will be volunteering at this exciting educational event. REGISTER TODAY |
