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June LWSF Impact Update: Mental Health First Aid, Find Your Fit workshops, and more

6/3/2019

 
This summer, LWSF will continue offering programs to support students in the LWSD, including:
  • Youth Mental Health First Aid certification: June 22, 8:30AM–5:30PM
  • College Application Bootcamp: June 29, 10AM–3PM
  • Applying to College 101: July 30, 2PM–4PM
  • College Application and Essay Workshop: August 5, 2PM–4PM

...with more in the pipeline. Follow us on Facebook or Twitter to hear about new events as they're scheduled.

We're also raising funds for summer school scholarships. With an enriching array of camps, career exploration options, and accelerated academic classes, summer school in the LWSD is for everyone, and we intend to make sure that everyone can afford to go. Can you sponsor a kid's summer dreams today?

Our support of summer school doesn't end with scholarships. Thanks to an incredible outpouring of generosity from the community, we are planning to deliver Pantry Packs to food-insecure children attending LWSD summer school this year. Our deepest gratitude to the donors who give and the volunteers who work hard to keep this vital program running.

And a very special thank you to everyone who donated to youth mental wellness programming this year. We're deploying an array of tactics to support mental health right now, from our youth mental health first aid certification courses to the creation of a teen-centered support services flyer (available online here; contact us for printed copies). 

Please reach out to me if you have any questions. Together, we can give every child in the LWSD the chance to succeed in school and in life.

Sincerely,

Chris Wheaton
Interim Executive Director
Lake Washington Schools Foundation



DONOR SPOTLIGHT: MOM AND DAUGHTER TEAM UP TO PAY SCHOOL LUNCH DEBT ​

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Local parent at Juanita High School, Prerna Gupta and her daughter Zoe were shocked when they recently learned that there were many families in her community who had student lunch debt that they were struggling or unable to pay. “The answer was simple right then. Let’s try to fix this together,” shared Prerna. “Unfortunate events happen to all families and meals in school should be the least of their concerns!”

Prerna reached out to the school district and Lake Washington Schools Foundation as she contemplated the best way to move forward. She and Zoe decided to organize a silent auction fundraiser. “We got so many generous donations for the gift baskets and then people opened their hearts and wallets … to raise this amount together.” With the help of the community businesses who donated items and the community members who attended, they raised $6,300.

“I thought that this fundraiser is a good way to raise awareness and hopefully motivate more people to take action in some way.” With this success under her belt, Prerna is setting her sights on a fundraiser to be held next year that will extend to other schools the district. “Everyone has the opportunity to make a choice to make a change!”

Way to go, Prerna!  Thank you for showing us that every community member has the power to make a difference in the lives of students and families in our community.

NEXT YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID CERTIFICATION IS JUNE 22 ​

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Empower yourself to help a child in need! LWSF is offering this formal program to introduce adults to the distinct risk factors and warning signs of mental health problems in adolescents, build understanding of the importance of early intervention, and teach individuals how to help youth who are in crisis or experiencing a mental health challenge.

WHAT: Youth Mental Health First Aid Certification
WHEN: Saturday, June 22, 8:30 AM–5:30 PM
WHERE: LWSD Resource Center
WHO: Adults 18+
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Registration is required, $75 per person, light refreshments provided.
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click here to learn more!

HAVE FUN, MAKE FRIENDS, AND SERVE OTHERS WITH KIDS COMING TOGETHER

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LWSF is proud to fund and support Kids Coming Together (KCT), a local, teen-led group that helps children in grades 3–8 build friendships with peers through community service events. KCT is now recruiting teen leaders as well as kids in grades 3–8 to participate in these service events. Upcoming events include:

June 13: Teacher Thank-You Cards
June 19 & 26: Farmer's Market Trash Patrol
June 23: Get Crafty with Senior Citizens
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Interested? Register to attend one or more of these events or receive further information and learn how your student can get involved!

click to learn more!

GET COLLEGE-READY WITH OUR FREE FIND YOUR FIT WORKSHOPS

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Summer is a great time to get ready for the college application season! LWSF partners with Mary Pat O’Neil of True Fit College Counseling to provide free college application workshops for kids and families. Here are three ways to Find Your Fit this summer:

WHAT: College Application Bootcamp
WHEN: June 29, 10:00AM–3:00PM
WHERE: LWSD Resource Center
WHO: Rising seniors (class of 2020) only!
  • Topics include: The five possible parts of a college application, how to create a balanced college list and why it is important to do so, understanding the various college application platforms and more.

WHAT: Applying to College 101
WHEN: July 30, 2:00PM–4:00PM
WHERE: Kirkland Library
WHO: High school students and parents
  • Learn the steps involved in applying to college and how to find the perfect college fit. From how to decide where to apply, why grades matter, how scholarships work, and more, this workshop explains everything you'll need to know to be college-ready.

WHAT: College Application & Essay Workshop
WHEN: August 5, 2:00PM–4:00PM
WHERE: Redmond Library
WHO: Rising seniors (class of 2020) only!
  • Learn tips on how to complete a college application as well as what it takes to write a personal and compelling college essay.
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All Find Your Fit workshops are free, but pre-registration is required to avoid overcrowding. Some are near capacity, so reserve your spot today!
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The Lake Washington Schools Foundation gathers and deploys community resources to enhance academic access and to nurture all students' emotional well-being. LWSF is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, tax identification number 55-0891792.
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  • Home
    • About Us
    • Racial Equity Statement
    • Trustees
    • Ambassadors
    • Employment
    • Financials
    • Contact Us
  • Programs
    • Balance in Mind
    • Reach for Success Classroom Grants >
      • Reach For Success Highlights
    • Find Your Fit
    • LINKs Mentoring
    • Pantry Packs
    • Kids Coming Together
  • Events
    • 2021 Be the Bridge: An Evening Benefit >
      • 2021 Be the Bridge Main Event Page
      • 2021 Be The Bridge Corporate Sponsors >
        • 2021 Corporate Sponsorship Packages
        • 2021 Be the Bridge Corporate Sponsors
      • 2021 Be the Bridge: Table Captain Resources
    • Events
  • Partnerships
    • Corporate Sponsors
  • LWSF Gives Thanks
    • Donor Spotlights >
      • Donor Spotlight: COR Church
      • Donor Spotlight: Teens Making a Difference
      • Donor Spotlight: Sanika
      • Donor Spotlight: Aly fights student hunger
      • Donor Spotlight: Science Infinity
      • Donor Spotlight: Girl Power
      • Donor Spotlight: Kim and Bailey
    • Valentine's Day 2021 Wall of Love
  • Media
    • LWSF's Impact Update Newsletter
    • Media Kit: Graphics and Logos
    • Media Kit: Press Releases and Flyers
    • Media Kit: Video
    • LWSF in the News
  • Donate
    • Donate to LWSF's General Fund
    • Workplace Giving
    • Giving through Amazon