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Legacy for Learning Lunch for 2010

Mark your calendars. The 2010 Legacy for Learning Lunch is set for Wednesday April 28, 2010 from 11:00 to 12:30. Click here to learn more.

HSBC Makes a Grand Opening in Redmond with a Generous Donation to the Lake Washington Schools foundation

HSBC Bank USA, N.A, part of one of the world's largest financial services organizations, has officially opened the doors to its latest full-service retail branch, situated in the heart of Redmond.

To mark the occasion of its Redmond launch HSBC made a generous donation of $7,500 to the Lake Washington Schools Foundation at a grand opening ceremony on January 28, 2010.

Byron Shutz and Sherry Wartelle, Co-Presidents of the Lake Washington Schools Foundation, said, "The Foundation appreciates the commitment and collaboration of leading businesses such as HSBC in the support  of an engaged school partnership with the community."

Dominic O'Hagan, West Coast Regional President, HSBC Bank USA, N.A., said, "The city of Redmond, with its strong cross-border connections, made it the obvious place in which to enhance our Seattle area branch network. As 'The world's local bank', we fully understand the importance of serving the Redmond community locally while helping them to make the most of opportunities globally."

Volunteers Needed for Legacy for Learning Lunch

Here’s a way to give your time and talents to the Foundation. We have a volunteer request for the LWSF annual luncheon and are seeking volunteers to help with this fundraising event, which takes place on April 28th, 2010 at Juanita High School.

Our only fundraiser--the luncheon-- allows the Foundation to provide grants and support to our Lake Washington School District students. Help us help our students!

Click here to read more about volunteer opportunities for the lunch.

If you would like to volunteer, visit our volunteer sign up page or email volunteer@lwsd.org.

Lake Washington Schools Foundation Board endorses Upcoming Levy and Bond Issue

At its Jan. 12 meeting, the Lake Washington Schools Foundation Board voted unanimously in favor of supporting the Lake Washington School District's (LWSD) proposed levy and bond measures that will be placed on the February ballot.

The Feb. 9th election will include these issues on the ballot. The all-mail-in ballots began arriving in mailboxes Jan. 21st

The levies, which would replace the current levies, would pay for many of the district's core items such as teacher training, textbooks and transportation, as well as building repairs, system replacements and technology upgrades.

The bond measure would enable the construction of two new elementary schools in Redmond, and expansion of Redmond and Eastlake High Schools and the Environmental and Adventure School in Kirkland. It would also fund the rebuilding of Juanita High School.

Board Co-President Byron Shutz said after the vote, "Times are tough, especially for our schools. Levies are used for essential services. If we don't renew the existing levies our district will lose 19% of its operating funds. In the end our kids will suffer, teachers will be laid off, class sizes will increase, and essential programs will be cut."

For more information click on the links below:

Lake Washington Citizens Levy Committee
LWSD Levy and Bond Info pages
LWCLC Facebook 
Funding WA Schools: Levy Info 

Gracious Support from Ginny Johnson and the Lee Johnson Family

Lake Washington Schools Foundation is proud to have the support of community member Ginny Johnson and the Lee Johnson Family. Ginny has regularly supported the Foundation.

Each year, the Kirkland Chamber of Commerce presents the Lee Johnson Student Community Service Award to a deserving high school student in the Kirkland area. Ginny matches the award with a donation to the Lake Washington Schools Foundation in honor of the award recipient.

As Ginny Johnson described her donation, “This award is very meaningful to me personally, as Lee and I were both raised in Kirkland and graduated from Lake Washington High School. Our family is genuinely interested in encouraging youth in the Kirkland community, and we extend our best wishes to the Lake Washington Schools Foundation in its endeavor to expand educational opportunities to young people.”

Lake Washington High School senior Kaitlyn Clements is the 2009 recipient of the Lee Johnson Student Community Service Award. A student with a 3.5 GPA, she plans to major in Spanish and nursing in college.

Click here to read more about the 2009 Lee Johnson Student Community Service Award recipient

2009 Annual Report

Read about the activities and successes of the Lake Washington Schools Foundation in 2009.
Click Here to access the report.

Classroom and School Enrichment Grants
for 2009-2010

Lake Washington Schools Foundation Announces 2009-2010 Classroom and School Enrichment Grant Recipients. Click here to see the recipients.