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Upcoming Events and Deadlines
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12/11/2017
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5:30 pm
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FRC Robotics Parent / Student Meeting |
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12/11/2017
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8:00 pm
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PTSA Board Meeting
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12/12/2017
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7:00 pm
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HS Choir Concert
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12/14/2017
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7:00 pm
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MS Choir Concert
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12/18/2017 - 12/29/2017
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All Day
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No School - Winter Break
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IS HOSTS FRENCH EXCHANGE
 IS welcomes 28 students from St. Stanislaus Catholic School in Nantes, France. The exchange students, who are in 9th and 10th grades, are staying with IS families of 9th and 10th grade students for the next two weeks. The exchange students attend class at IS and go on several field trips during their visit, including the Microsoft Store, Downtown Seattle, The University of Washington, The Boeing Museum, The Tulalip Outlets, and Snoqualmie Falls. This Spring, the IS host students will have the opportunity to travel with their classmates to France for two weeks, visit Nantes, Paris, and other destinations, and experience life with a French family.
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INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL PTSA PLATINUM AWARD WINNER FOR MEMBERSHIP
 The Platinum Level Award was awarded to ISPTSA for increasing its paid membership by 20% or more over the previous year. There is still, however, more membership work to do! IS currently has 507 members, and wants to get to 515 members by the end of this week.
We need only a combination of the following to be at 100%:
69 Teachers/parents/students
OR 33 families
OR 5 families from each grade
Please Join Us!. Or if you would prefer to send in a check, download and fill out the form and drop it off at the office.
Want to see who is supporting our Community to Success at IS? See our listing as of 12/8/17.
Thanks to every parent and teacher and student who supported this goal.
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QUESTION OF THE WEEK
All responses will be provided at the next Monday Messenger. Comments regarding this can be sent to
[email protected]
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ISPTSA VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE NOW
We have Four volunteer opportunities available now-- Budget Committee, Scholastic Book Fair, Campus Improvement (Curtains), and Closet Organizer. Please see descriptions below and contact the person in charge if interested or have questions. Thank you for your consideration!
Budget Committee
3-4 volunteers needed to review the current budget and previous budgets and recommend changes to the budget for next year. Ability to review numbers on a spreadsheet. Understand the concept of a budget and why a budget is needed. Looking for a mix of PTSA members with high school students and middle school students. Work with the PTSA president and Treasurer as part of the committee. Starting in January, meeting once a month until May. Any questions or interest please contact
[email protected].
Scholastic Book Fair Chair
1-2 volunteers needed to organize the Scholastic book fair (early February). Will have lots of support from Michele Dang (Librarian) & Tara Jones (Research Technology Specialist). Attend in-person workshop or online webinar on running a book fair; collaborate with Michele & Tara; organize, manage, and train volunteers; make sure paperwork is completed for PTSA & Scholastic. Any questions or interest please contact Li Wu at
[email protected].
Curtains for International School - (community campus improvement project)
With the support of the PTSA, we are planning on replacing the paper curtains that are used during lockdowns. We have the collected the materials needed to start assembling the curtains. We are looking for parent volunteers to help cut the material using the quilting board and rotary cutters. Help is also needed for snipping, gluing, sewing and installing the curtains. We are also looking to borrow the following supplies for our work party - Quilting boards, very sharp fabric scissors, rotary cutters. Please, contact Minal Shah at
[email protected] or 425 633 7659, if you any questions regarding this project.
PTSA Closet Organizer Extraordinare
1-2 volunteers needed to be in charge of the PTSA closet -- keeping it organized, replenishing supplies as needed, tracking down borrowed items... etc. Any questions or interest please contact Li Wu
[email protected].
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DECEMBER STAFF APPRECIATION LUNCH A BIG HIT!
 The 9th Grade Families of the class of 2021 provided a delicious Holiday Luncheon to show appreciation to staff on Wednesday, December 6.
Teachers and Staff enjoyed a traditional American holiday meal, including turkey, mashed potatoes, gravy, cranberry sauce, butternut squash soup, salad, and pumpkin pie.
The 9th Grade families would like to, again, thank the wonderful IS Staff for all they do!
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ISPTSA NOMINATION COMMITTEE NEEDS YOU!
What does the nominating committee do? Nominating Committee members seek out individuals within the IS community to fill the elected positions of the ISPTSA Executive Committee i.e. President, VP positions, Secretary, and Treasurer positions. No experience is necessary, just a willingness to help build a strong PTSA and International School community and be a current ISPTSA member. We have tools to help get you started! Interested in volunteering, please contact Meribeth Nordloef-Pedersen at
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ISPTSA TRAVEL TUMBLERS - NOW AVAILABLE ONLINE
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SPTSA is selling these wonderful tumblers this year, and they are now available online. These are dual wall insulated stainless steel tumblers with our new ISPTSA logo. They carry 14 ounces of liquid, cold or hot, with a swivel lid with drink thru opening with plastic ring seal to stave off spills. The cost is $17 for PTSA members and $20 for non-members.
If you would like to purchase a tumbler, you can pay cash, by check, or order online.
Or, you can send in cash or a check to ISPTSA 445 128th Ave SE Bellevue WA 98005 and indicate your student's name. Items can be picked up at the main office by Friday if purchased by Wednesday. We will notify you when they are waiting to be picked up.
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CAR MAGNETS SHOW THE WORLD YOU ARE PART OF THE IS COMMUNITY
Want to Show Your Titan Pride?
Get a custom designed IS Magnet for only $5!
 Purchase an 8" round magnet to go on the outside of your car and show your community spirit wherever you are. Are too many cars looking the same in the parking lot? By placing this magnet uniquely on your car, your student can locate your car in minutes and you can be on your way. Only $5.00 and stays on thru rain or shine or car washes.
You can purchase your magnet at the school office.
Don't miss out on this great opportunity!
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USE AMAZON SMILE TO SUPPORT ISPTSA
Do You Shop on Amazon.com?
 Support IS PTSA as you shop. The AmazonSmile will donate
0.5% of the purchase price from your eligible purchases.
Simply link your Amazon.com account, and our students benefit!
Go to smile.amazon.com, and choose Bellevue International School PTSA as the 'charitable organization' that you would like to link your account to, and Amazon will now give a percentage of all of your eligible purchases to IS PTSA.
If you have Amazon bookmarked in your browser, change your bookmark to Amazon Smile, which allows you to shop as you normally would, but links your purchases to IS PTSA. From now on, please always shop through smile.amazon.com rather than www.amazon.com, and ask your family, and friends to also.
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AP EXAMS REGISTRATION
AP exam registration began last week during high school PE classes and associated fees will be assigned to student accounts next week. Students may take exams for courses not offered at IS at other District locations. Access the College Board's national exam schedule at
collegeboard.org, or
http://www.bsd405.org/international/counseling.
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MATH RESOURCES AVAILABLE TO STUDENTS
 Didn't make it to the November PTSA Meeting? December 11th from 8:15 am -9:15 am in the office, there will be another time to learn about resources available for your students with a focus on Math. You can also check-out the following sources:
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Research & Writing Toolkit:
KCLS Free Tutoring:
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BELLEVUE SCHOOL DISTRICT SEEKS YOUR INPUT!
 Come and share your ideas on how our schools can further create a more positive climate and culture, free from
harassment,
intimidation and
bullying. Childcare, interpreters, and food will be provided.
January 4, 2018
7:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
Medina Elementary School
8001 NE 8th Street, Medina, WA
January 9, 2018
5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Jubilee Reach Community Center
14200 SE 13th Place, Bellevue, WA
January 18, 2018
6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Highland Middle School
15027 NE Bel/Red Road, Bellevue, WA
January 31, 2018
3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Tyee Middle School
13630 SE Allen Road, Bellevue, WA
RSVP at
https://www.bsd405.org/2017/12/how-do-we-create-positive-welcoming-and-safe-schools/
RSVP is not required but is appreciated as it will help us plan for childcare and catering. While the same content will be presented each night, you may attend multiple sessions. You may also RSVP by emailing
[email protected] or by calling
(425) 456-4000.
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Student News & Opportunities
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TITAN TIMES STUDENT NEWS NOW AVAILABLE TO PARENTS
 Hello Parents! Did you know it's Badminton and Flag Football Season for Middle School Students?Did you know that the Green Team is helping to reduce trash, and that the Kids Care Coat Drive is running through November 20th? Here's another way to stay connected with what's happening in the school. The Titan Times contains school news and updates and broadcasts over the PA System every day at 8:15 am. The link is updated around 3:00 pm for the next day.
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RAISE MONEY FOR IS BY ICE SKATING IN BELLEVUE
 Skate at the Bellevue Magic Season Ice Arena, located at the B
ellevue Downtown Park, and raise money for IS!
Mention you are with International
School at the admission counter and
a $3 donation will be made to
your PTSA for each paid rink
admission during the dates
listed below:
FUNDRAISING DATES
- Nov 24 - Dec 15, 2017
- Jan 2 - 15, 2018
HOURS OF OPERATION 
(during fundraising dates listed above)
- Mon: 3pm-9pm
- Tue: 3pm-9pm
- Wed: 1pm-9pm
- Thu: 3pm-9pm
- Fri: 3pm-11pm (opens at 11am on Nov 24)
- Sat: 11am-11pm
- Sun:11am-6pm (open until 11pm on Jan 14)
LOCATION 
Bellevue Downtown Park
10201 NE 4th St.
Bellevue, WA 98004
(South of Bellevue Square)
COST:
Admission: $14, 8 & under $10
(includes skate rental)
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NEWSIES MUSICAL AT VILLAGE THEATER IN ISSAQUAH
 One of our own IS students is performing in Newsies, Village Theatre's Holiday Season show! Now through December 31st.
"Seize the Day" with the newsboys of New York as they become unlikely heroes and stand up for what's right in this Tony Award-winning and Grammy-nominated hit full of classic Disney magic and theatricality.
Tickets online, by phone (425-392-2202), or limited availability Groupon.
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Student Sports & Opportunities
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BELLEVUE BOYS LACROSSE CLUB - REGISTRATION OPEN
Lacrosse is a fast-paced sport that has grown exponentially over the past decade. Bellevue Boys Lacrosse Club serves boys in grades K-12
who reside within the Bellevue High School boundary area
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The Bellevue Lacrosse program is dedicated to developing players at every age and preparing them for a successful high school experience -
for more information about our programs click here. Over the past 8 years the BHS Varsity team has played in the state championship 7 times and won the state title 6 times.
Visit our alumni page to see where our athletes are playing in college.
Visit our website at www.bellevuelacrosse.com to register for spring season now - just click on the orange REGISTER NOW button! Early bird discounts available through Dec. 31, 2017. Registration closes January 15th.
Not sure if you want to play? Check our website for details about our free TRY LAX days coming up in December and January. All youth families are also welcome to attend our Youth Kick-off Meeting on January 11th to learn more about our youth program and the coming season.
Youth practices start in February (March for K-2) and high school tryouts start February 26th. High school players must also complete the BHS Athletics Department sports packet and be cleared to participate.
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JUBILEE REACH SPONSORS FREE FLAG FOOTBALL AT IS
Hey parents! Is your kid interested in Flag Football? Jubilee is offering a free Flag Football league going from
November 13th through
January 26th.
Practice will be Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:30pm to 4:15pm. Games will be on Wednesdays starting at about 2:45pm and go until 4:15pm. If you have any conflicts please let us know we would love to talk and work around these if possible. We want to develop a solid community here at International revolving around strong academics and team building. If you would like to sign up you can at
http://jubileereach.bonzidev.com/athletics. If you have any questions please email Brock at
[email protected] or Sterling at
[email protected].
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KING COUNTY SPORTS RESULTS
Check King County Sports results
here.
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MONDAY MESSENGER SUBMISSION GUIDELINES
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- We encourage submissions that align with our mission. Click here for the PTSA mission statement.
- Submissions are subject to a review by the IS PTSA and may be accepted, rejected or edited.
- Please use a separate email for each article submitted.
- Subject line should include the Section Header where you want your information and the title: Here's a list of sections:
- PTSA News
- School News
- Student News & Opportunities
- Help Wanted
- Sports News & Opportunities
- Summer Camps & Opportunities
- Plain text is preferred, although you are welcome to send along an image or icon to include.
- Need to link to a registration form? Send us the link to include or a pdf copy.
- For the "Help Wanted" session, feel free to also contact the IS PTSA to ask for support.
- Note: you will receive an automatic confirmation response when submitting.
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Visit our website keep informed about what is going with ISPTSA including meetings, programs and community events and activities. We hope it will be your home for joining the ISPTSA, volunteering, signing up for the Messenger weekly newsletter and keeping current on what is happening at the school.
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Color Key
Content titles are colored coded for easy navigation:
RED
: Changes to Content
BLACK: Repeat Content
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Contact Us:
President
Treasurer 1
Secretary
Membership
Advocacy
Monday Messenger
Website
IS Staff Liasons
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School Directory and Links
ATTENDANCE 425-456-6545
MAIN OFFICE 425-456-6500
COUNSELING 425-456-6542
REGISTRAR 425-456-6535
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| Supporting PTSA Donate at any time. Write your check to the International School PTSA and send it ISPTSA at 445 128th Ave. SE, Bellevue, WA 98005
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International School Store
Show your school spirit! Shop for sweatshirts, t-shirts, duffel bags and more! Visit the International School Fieldhouse store. Proceeds benefit the International School ASB
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Shop for the Bellevue Schools Foundation
Enter Amazon.com through this link and Amazon will donate 8% of every purchase you make to support Bellevue students, including those at IS! Share the link and spread the word to family and friends anywhere.
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