Sept. Newsletter

Welcome to the2025-2026 school year, Northshore! We’re so excited for another year being YOUR Foundation! And supporting ALL Northshore kids, educators, and classrooms OUR 2025-26 EVENTS & FUNDRAISERS Come Get Inspired Want to hear the innovative ways Northshore schools are preparing students with career-ready skills,with real life experiences and opportunities? BREAKFAST FUNDRAISER DETAILS Join us and attend our Build Skills for Life breakfast fundraiser, All are welcome to attend! SECURE YOUR SEAT TODAY Fast Five Local Community Spotlight: Northshore Schools Foundation Our Executive Director Cara sat down with Board member Alina to talk all things Northshore. Cara shares the WHY behind the Foundation. WATCH THE INTERVIEW ON YOUTUBE Beer B Que 2025: A Success Wowzer, Northshore, thank YOU for showing up to Stoup Brewing Kenmore’s Beer B Que on August 28th. We raised $1,000 from raffle ticket sales, all going towards our service work for Northshore kids! Sustainamania 2025 We’ll be at City of Bothell’s Sustainamania this Saturday, Sept. 20th.Sustainamania 2025 Details Local businesses are stepping up for Northshore students! Our annual 500 Club membership gives them the chance to invest directly in education and empower kids through our service work. LEARN MORE ABOUT 500 CLUB Featured Non-profit Mug on King 5 News Jake Whittenberg of King 5 News gave a shoutout to the Foundation on Sept. 8th. Don’t worry Jake, we’ll send you a new mug September 13 – 21, 2025 Kenmore’s 2nd annual Oktoberfest – extended to span two weekends! – is back with all-ages Bavarian-style beer gardens, sing-a-longs, games and family fun, plus Wiener Dog Races and the POP! More Kenmore Market. Whether you’re coming for the live Bavarian beats, the mouthwatering bratwurst, or the legendary stein-holding contests, this festival is not to be missed. Prost! Oktoberfest Detail Board Member Feature: Patsy Treece Pictured: Patsy, middle.With Kimm and Cara Pictured: Patsy, center. At Stoup Brewing Kenmore’s Beer-B-Que 2025 with other Foundation Board Members. Pictured: Patsy, center.With Board Member Alexis and Director Sandy. We’re proud to have Patsy on our 2025-26 Board! She’s our immediate Past President and we’re so grateful for her time and service. Read why she choose to dedicate time and service to the Foundation: “I volunteer with the Foundation because I like helping people. After 36 years at Harborview, our Removing Barriers pillar rules my heart. Providing opportunities for students who wouldn’t get that opportunity without the Foundation makes me so proud of the work we do. I look at our Grants pillar as an extension of Removing Barriers because we provide grant money to teachers who have identified a barrier to learning. And I get to work with a top-notch staff and wonderful board members.” Patsy’s background and education: “I am a retired registered nurse with a Masters degree in Nursing from UW. Go Huskies!“ Enhance & Inspire Learning Grants NSD Educators and Staff: Our Fall grant cycle is currently open for applications. Fall grant cycle closes on October 15th. APPLY FOR A GRANT Since 1995, we’ve awarded grants in all 36 Northshore schools and programs . Did you win a grant from the Foundation in 2024-25? We want you to provide feedbackon how your grant is impacting Northshore students! Photos! Impact Reports! Thank you cards! Let’s show our sponsors and donors the power of their generosity inside NSD classrooms. PROVIDE FEEDBACK DETAILS Build Skills for Life Fundraiser Breakfast: All Are Invited! We’re excited! The Foundation will showcase the innovative ways Northshore schools and educators are preparing students for post-graduation success. Come hear the impact first hand and learn something fresh and exciting for Northshore kids. The fundraiser is free to attend with a suggested donation during the event. Save the date: Friday, October 3rd 2025 Location: Eastside Church: 14520 100th Ave. NE, Bothell, WA 98011 Time: Doors open at 7:00am Program is 7:30am-9:00am Light breakfast and coffee is included. SECURE YOUR SEAT TODAY Upcoming Events Bothell Community Action Fair The Foundation will attend the fair and inform folks about our volunteer opportunities, including Board Member positions. Save the date: Saturday, Oct. 25th Location: Bothell Public Library: 18215 98th Avenue NE Bothell WA 98011 Time: 2:00pm – 4:00pm COMMUNITY ACTION FAIR DETAILS Event Calendar Check out the Foundation’s calendar for all future events. EVENT CALENDAR