Parent Chat Webinar on October 5: School Support When Your Child is Experiencing Mental Health Struggles   The Balance in Mind team is back with a new season of Parent Chats! On October 5, learn what Lake Washington School District resources are available to your family and how to support your child when they are struggling. Guest speakers include Shannon Hitch, Executive Director of Special Services at LWSD; and Johnny Phu, Director of Student Services at LWSD.   Register for the Fall Parent Chat series at  www.lwsf.org/parentchat   Balance In Mind is a program of  Lake Washington Schools Foundation . ... read full article

The Pantry Packs Program is hosting its annual Fall Food Drive! You can help feed hungry students in our community through one of two ways: Donate food directly through our  Amazon Wish List . Drop off your food donations on November 16 or 19, from 10am to 2pm, at our Pantry Packs warehouse located at 14816 NE 95th St - Bldg 6, Redmond, WA.    Pantry Packs is a program of  Lake Washington Schools Foundation . ... read full article

Kids Coming Together community service events are great opportunities for children grades 3-8 to meet new friends and connect with their community. Teens in grades 9 through 12 can also volunteer as event leaders. To learn more and to register for upcoming events, visit  www.kidscomingtogether.org   October 7: No Sew Blankets for Eastside Baby Corner October 13: Birthday Dreams October 17: Litter Pickup at Lake Sammamish October 26: Pumpkin Painting Kids Coming Together is a program of  Lake Washington Schools Foundation .   ... read full article

Dear Rose Hill Middle School Families, RHMS PTSA exists to enhance the education of all students during their middle school career. PTSA funds programs and provides support through Mini-grants for classroom and/or after school clubs Events (curriculum night, 8 th grade moving up, pancake breakfast, etc.) Providing emergency preparedness supplies Staff appreciation Pantry Packs Club sponsor stipends And much more! We are grateful for all the donations we have already received and the opportunity to partner with families to benefit our students! However, we are currently at 28% of our total goal. If we are unable to raise the additional ... read full article

Free Screening of the Documentary “The Upstanders”   Reserve your free seat to watch  The Upstanders  examines cyber-bullying from the perspectives of the bully, the victim and the onlooker, providing practical tips and  resources to change the narrative – to stand up, speak out and support – and become an Upstander, not a Bystander.   Register at  www.lwsf.org/upstanders .  This free event is brought to you by Overlake Medical Center & Clinics and Lake Washington Schools Foundation.     ... read full article

We are looking for amazing parent volunteers to help make lunch time run safely and smoothly. Being a lunch duty volunteer is one of the best ways to get to know our school and student body! Please sign up for a 1.5 hour shift as the school has 3 lunches.  All volunteers need to sign-in and out at the school office.  Please arrive by 11:05am is possible. Duties- Assist with lunch related student requests. Monitor student behavior and reinforce the lunch rules such as no electronic devices like computer or cell phone use. Appropriately intervene and address any concerns immediately. Please remember during your volunteer ... read full article

  Mina Rizova is the counselor from Youth Eastside Services (YES), serving the Rose Hill and Stella Schola Middle Schools. This is her fourth year working in this learning community. She has a master’s degree in counseling from Seattle University and holds a dual license as a Mental Health and Substance Abuse counselor. She is also trained in using evidence-based practices such as Cognitive Behavioral and Dialectical Behavioral therapy.   This lecture will divide the time between the topics of cyber-bullying and teen substance use trends. It will cover useful information such as what are some warning signs to watch ... read full article