May Newsletter
| 2026 Spring Grant Winners The Foundation is awarding nearly $20,000 to 13 Northshore schools through 19 approved grants, empowering educators to make a lasting, positive educational impact on Northshore kids! We’re also celebrating each winning educator on our social media throughout May. Follow us to see ’em all. Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn MEET OUR SPRING GRANT WINNERS |
 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: Executive Director Cara awarded immediate past President Patsy with a Golden Apple Award for her service to Northshore music and students. Recap of May is Music Month Concert We had over 200 attendees show up for Northshore musicians on Monday, May 11th! Thank you to the Northshore performers: Bad Monkeys | Directed by Katherine Berry, Fernwood Elem. Lockwood Club Choirs | Directed by Mary Abdi, Lockwood Elem. Siyuan and Sons | Directed by Eric Vivelo, Woodinville HS. Ariona and The Big Dog | Directors group, Woodinville HS. IHS Jazz | Directed by Charlie Fix |
 Pictured: Executive Director Cara with Kenmore City Manager, Teri. Recap of Kenmore Heritage Society Awards Cara had the privilege of attending the award ceremony on May 6th. |
| Bloodworks Mobile Blood Drive | Tuesday, May 19 Meet Tom! As a past grant recipient of the Foundation and proud Bloodworks Northwest Ambassador, Tom knows firsthand the impact our community can make. Join Bloodworks Northwest Mobile Blood Drive at Northshore School District Admin. Building on Tuesday, May 19th from 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM. Open to everyone! To book your one hour appointment, call Bloodworks NW at 800-398-7888. Use sponsor code: 884A SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT |
| 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 |
 Foundation’s 500 Club: We have 23 members! We’re proud to have local businesses invest in our service work for Northshore kids. We welcome 500 Club members year-round. Join us. LEARN ABOUT 500 CLUB |
| Classroom Grant Update: Mary Boose Educator at Northshore Family Partnership |
| We’re proud to fund an educational grant to Mary this 2025 fall cycle AND 2026 spring cycle! |
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| Pictured: Kimm, Fereshta, and Abel Ryan |
| Kimm and Fereshta were honored to attend Tides and Tempest on Friday, May 1 at NLO, a performance directed by Mary Boose, educator at Northshore Family Partnership. Mary is one of our Fall 2025 and Spring 2026 grant recipients, and her grant made it possible to bring Abel Ryan [pictured] on board as a cultural advisor for the production, enriching the experience for every student involved in Tides and Tempest. Congrats Mary! |
| 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 channel SKILLS 4 LIFE PODCAST ON YOUTUBE |  |
 Selfie of the Week Kimm and Yuliya with Reghan, from the City of Woodinville. |
| 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 summer! |
| Event Calendar Check out the Foundation’s calendar for all future events. EVENT CALENDAR |