June Newsletter
| 2026 Backpack for Kids: It’s GO time! The easiest way to support? Buy school supply donations at our Backpack Online Store, today! All items are $25 or less and will be shipped to us. BACKPACK ONLINE STORE |
 Annual Sponsor Spotlight The Foundation is grateful to Microsoft as an annual sponsor. Without their support, we couldn’t advance our service work! Thank you Microsoft! |
| Psst… want to see something fun?Scroll to the bottom for our weekly selfie! |
| Fast Five |
 Pictured: Sugar Rush Candy Store in Bothell. Backpack for Kids: Our Hosts We’re proud to have over 30 hosts collect physical and digital donations for our supply drive. Stop by one of our public host locations during their business hours with your donation. 2026 BACKPACK HOST LIST |
 Save the date: Saturday Nov. 7th Ready for a FUN evening? We want to celebrate with YOU, all while raising funds for Northshore kids. Our Give to Grow fall fundraiser will feature live music, silent auction, local wine, and more! More details in late summer. |
 Pictured: Dr. Irish and Kimm Recap of NSD’s C.P & Dorothy Johnson Humanitarian Award The Foundation is honored to sponsor the C.P. & Dorothy Johnson Humanitarian Award! Established in 1988 by Northshore School District, this award honors the legacy of Clifford Paul Johnson and his wife Dorothy, lifelong Bothell residents and educators who devoted themselves to the well-being of children in our community. Each year, two students from every Northshore school and program are recognized for embodying the spirit of a true humanitarian: Acceptance, Community, and Advocacy. Congratulations to this year’s honorees. You make us proud! |
| Shop and Support us! We’re on Fred Meyer Community Rewards! Are you a Fred Meyer Rewards Member?Link your card to the Northshore Schools Foundation. Every time you shop and swipe your Shopper’s Card, Fred Meyer donates a portion back to support the Foundation. Fred Meyer Community Rewards Details |
 Pictured: May’s coffee chat Foundation’s 500 Club: Exclusive Coffee Chats Our 500 Club members are invited to our monthly chats. We network, chat, and learn about our community in a relaxed setting. Join our 500 Club, today. We welcome members year-round. LEARN ABOUT 500 CLUB |
| Classroom Grant Update: Michelle Bergmans Music Teacher Specialist/Grade 4/5 Choir Director at Kokanee Elementary |
| We’re proud to fund an educational grant to Michelle this 2025 fall cycle! |
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| Pictured: Benaroya Hall |
| Read Michelle’s words from her fall grant experience: “On Thursday, March 26th, 5th graders from Kokanee took a field trip to Benaroya Hall, in Seattle. This field trip was made possible by a generous grant from Northshore Schools Foundation which provided the admission cost to the Seattle Symphony. This is a highly engaging program for students. A fabulous opportunity to see and hear professional musicians!” Congrats Michelle! |
| Build Skills for Life |
| Skills 4 Life Podcast Did you know we have a podcast? Each short episode features a guest expert highlighting a high-demand job and the future opportunities it offers. Listen to all podcast episodes on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Podcast Addict, or our YouTube channelSKILLS 4 LIFE PODCAST ON YOUTUBE |  |
 Selfie of the Week Kimm, Yuliya Alina, with Rasha of Bon Chocolate at State of the City, Bothell. |
| Future Events |
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| Give to Grow | An Evening Fundraiser Date: Saturday, November 7, 2026 Location: Sparkman Cellars in Woodinville Details: Great wine. Live music. Silent auction. Good food. And more! Come for the fun. Stay for our mission. More details this late summer! |