New principal at IVE

Our new principal started at Issaquah Valley Elementary this summer.
She had the PTA board members and their families over to her house for
a homemade lunch. The kids loved meeting her plus she had a
professional sized trampoline and 3 young pygmy goats. Monti decided to

skip her last day of choir camp to go to the luncheon. She explained to Joe,

"Dad, how often do you get to go to the principal's house?" We all had a good

time. Her yard was gorgeous — full of beautiful trees and fresh herbs. For

dessert she served us lavender shortbread cookies containing fresh lavender

from her garden. I was excited to hear about some of her plans for the new

school year. I am very optimistic we will see some positive changes at IVE

with her at the helm.