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Upcoming Events and Deadlines
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1/1/2018
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8:15 am - 3:15 pm
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No School - Winter Break |
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1/2/2018
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4:00 pm - 6:00 pm |
Beauty and the Beast Rehearsals - iPac |
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6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
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Beauty and the Beast Mandatory Parent Meeting - iPac
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1/3/2018
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8:15 am - 1:40 pm
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Odd Wednesday
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1/9/2018
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7:00 pm
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PTSA Board Meeting - IS Library
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1/10/2018
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TDB
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5th Grade Info. Night
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1/11/2018
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TBD
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5th Grade Info. Night
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1/15/2018
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8:15 am - 3:15 pm
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No School: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
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1/17/2018
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11:45 am - 12:15 pm
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Staff Appreciation Luncheon - Organized by 7th Grade Parents
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PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE
 Hello Everyone,
Happy New Year! At the last general PTSA meeting, the student panorama survey results were discussed and the issue over a sense of belonging by the students was noted.
A portion of students indicated on the survey that this was something they did not feel at this school. As the school and staff and even students explore more on this subject, the ISPTSA would also like to help move forward with this issue. As a start, we are proposing a Question of the Week that is asking our membership what gave them a sense of belonging in MS or HS. You will note on the questions that we did not ask if PTSA was a contributing factor. The survey is to help us get responses of what provided a sense of belonging for you as a student. Please take the time to answer this quick survey so we can also help contribute to the well being of our students.
It wouldn't be fair though if I didn't put a plug in for participation as an adult with IS or our PTSA. Participation can take on many forms; volunteering for teacher appreciation events, helping out in a classroom, field trip driver, ISPTSA Board members, helping with budgets and grants, chaperoning at ASB events and more, but the ultimate goal is meeting other people, teachers and staff and creating community at IS. Creating community is hard work but it opens new avenues when we have it. Help us to create this by your participation, becoming a member and financial support.
"Community Creates Success at IS"
Meribeth Nordloef-Pedersen
ISPTSA President 2017-2018
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QUESTION OF THE WEEK
Thanks to everyone who responded to our QW for 12/11.
Q.:
What is your favorite thing to do over Winter break.
A.: 7% Travel, 93% Do things together as a family.
The Question of the Week for January 2
nd is:
What kind of things gave you a sense of belonging to your school in middle or/and high school?
Survey Results for the QW will be collected until 1/5/18. Results will be announced at the following MM.
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JANUARY STAFF APPRECIATION LUNCH - CALL FOR 7th GRADE PARENT VOLUNTEERS
 The 7th Grade Families of the class of 2023 will be providing a delicious Luncheon to show our appreciation to our 55 wonderful staff on Wednesday, January 17, from 11:45 am until 12:15 pm.
We need
volunteers
to
sign-up
to bring food and/or to help setup/cleanup. Food should be delivered to the Staff Room no later than
10:30 am
. Clean-up will take place from 12:15 pm to 1:30 pm.
We'll be serving "International Quick and Easy Bites" and we welcome all your home and store-bought favorites!
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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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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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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 in December during high school PE classes and associated fees have been assigned to student accounts. 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
 Do you know about the resources available for your students with a focus on Math? Check-out the following links for more information:
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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? 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:
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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Student Sports & Opportunities
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BELLEVUE BOYS LACROSSE CLUB - TRY LACROSSE DAY JANUARY 20TH
 BBLC is hosting a
Try Lacrosse Day
for youth players K - 8th grade on January 20th from 12:00pm - 1:00pm at Bellevue Downtown Park. This is a great opportunity for boys to try the game before committing to the whole season. This event is free and requires no equipment.
Sign up here!
All youth families are also welcome to attend our
Youth Kick-off Meeting, 6:30pm on Thursday, January 11th @ Medina Elementary
to learn more about our youth program and the coming season.
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. We are dedicated to developing players at every age.
Learn more here. Youth practices start in February (March for K-2) and high school tryouts start February 26th.
Visit our website at www.bellevuelacrosse.com to register for spring season - just click on the orange REGISTER NOW button. Registration closes January 22nd.
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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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