• Jennell Reece, assistant principal at Echo Glen Children’s Center, has accepted the principal position at Issaquah Valley Elementary beginning July 1. Jennell—who has a degree in elementary education, spent her childhood in Issaquah schools, and first taught in the District at Issaquah High—is excited to return to a neighborhood school and her educational roots. A letter of introduction will be sent home with Issaquah Valley students today.

 

• Judy Simpson recently lost her battle with cancer. As principal’s secretary at Pine Lake Middle School from 1975 until her recent retirement, Judy touched countless lives of students and colleagues, and her impact was honored with a Chain of Achievement award in 2003. Judy’s family is celebrating her life and far-reaching legacy, in accordance with Judy’s wishes, by holding a social gathering from 2-5 p.m. on Sunday, June 4, in Pine Lake’s library. At 2:30 and 4:30 p.m., guests will be invited to share their thoughts and memories.

 

• The King County Sheriff’s Office is holding a notification meeting about a level 2 sex offender at 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 6, at Briarwood Elementary. The offender is moving to the 11800 block of 150^th Ave. S.E., Renton. For more information, contact King County Detective Michael Luchau at 206-205-7948.

 

• Don’t forget to regularly check the online Points of Pride page, which celebrates successes in schools. This week, we honor our DECA students for an incredible turnout at the national conference, among other highlights.

 

• The School Board invites all community members to give feedback on its newly-drafted goals for student achievement at 7 p.m. Monday, June 5, at the Administrative Services Center, 565 N.W. Holly St.

 

• On Tuesday, a suspicious man in a van approached a middle school girl on her way home from school in downtown Issaquah and asked her several luring questions. This followed a similar, unrelated incident earlier in May. While our students did the right thing—ran away and alerted adults, which allowed the suspect in the most recent case to be apprehended—these incidents are a good reminder to discuss important stranger safety tips with your child:
  • Never talk to a stranger.
  • Never let a stranger get too close, whether the stranger is in a car or walking.
  • Never tell a stranger any personal information, such as your name, age, or address.
  • Always try to walk in pairs with a friend or an adult.
  • Stick to safe, well-lit paths when walking.
  • Do not obstruct your hearing with iPods are portable music players when walking or waiting outside.
  • If a stranger tries to grab you, yell as loudly as you can and run away.
  • Always alert an adult immediately if you are approached by a suspicious person.

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