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Upcoming Events and Deadlines
| 10/18 |
8:30 AM |
6th Grade/New to IS Coffee |
| 10/19 |
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Super Wednesday |
| 10/24 - 10/28 |
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Spirit Week |
| 10/24 |
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Education Connection Double-Header |
| 10/24 - 10/25 |
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Click for Kids |
| 10/25 |
7:00 PM |
PTSA General Membership Meeting |
| 10/29 |
8:00 PM |
Homecoming Dance |
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ISPTSA General Membership Meeting: Tues. 10/25
7pm in the IS Library
Join us for our October General Member Meeting! We will be presenting an updated budget for membership approval and DigiPen will be coming to speak about their exciting program as part of the PTSA's 'Connect to Tech' focus.
For information about DigiPen's youth programs click here.
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New Computer Club at IS: Help Wanted
The IPTSA Board has approved supporting a computer club at International School, and we are looking for parents to help lead the effort.
If you have professional experience in computer science, and being part of a team to start this after school club, please contact IPTSA Chair David Doud at
[email protected]
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The ISPTSA will be showing the documentary Screenagers later this Fall for our parent community and during some classes to students. Stay tuned for more details.
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The ISPTSA Needs You!
Please consider volunteering for one of these crucial positions to help continue to make our PTSA a strong organization that works toward the goals of serving our International School students, staff and community:
VP Fundraising
Responsible for working with volunteers to organize and manage the Fall and Spring Fundraising campaigns to meet budget revenue goals.
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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.
Please take a moment to:
1) Create an ISPTSA account or update your current information. We will be using this for directory information. We will also have an online directory which will be available to ISPTSA members.
2) Join the ISPTSA, just click on the link that says Join.
3) Sign up for the Monday Messenger weekly e-newsletter, this is the best way to get the most current information on what is happening at school.
4) Volunteer - There are lots of ways to volunteer, both from home and at school. Parent involvement in creating and staffing programs such as Reflections, Staff Appreciation, Grade level representatives, awarding grants and editing the website is what makes IS unique.
5) Donate - Your donations to the PTSA allows us to invest, approximately $100,000 a year toward the school's mission of academic excellence through a broad spectrum of curriculum extension grants, programs, clubs, and community building.
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IS Traffic Safety Challenges and Concerns
As we gear up for another busy Monday morning in the IS parking lot, a few quick reminders regarding traffic flow and safety:
- Please always give the yellow and metro busses the right-of-way around the corners of the parking lot. We've had four close calls in the last month, with drivers trying to beat a bus around the curve, and just narrowly avoiding a collision. For the safety of our bus drivers and the students in their care, please yield to the busses at the curves!
- Please talk with your students about the dangers of jaywalking. This is a concern in our parking lot, but also off-campus. We've had students who walk to school, or get dropped off far from campus, crossing busy roads outside the safety of a crosswalk. One driver reports a serious issue at SE 7th Pl, near the Lake Hills Connector intersection, where students come out of a trail and cross right near a bend in the road. Please remind your student to always cross the street at a crosswalk, for her or his own safety.
We also received this message from a neighbor last week: I have lived on 129th Ave. SE for 17 years.
I certainly understand that the morning traffic is not pleasant for any of us whether we live in the neighborhood, attend International School or both. There is bound to be traffic no matter what for the sheer reason that we have a neighborhood with a school in it. There is something different about the traffic this year.
Please note that although we are all in a rush to get to where we are going in the mornings, the rules of the road still apply. This year, unlike years in the past, there have been MANY occasions that either myself or my husband have tried to get out of the neighborhood to take our own children to school and people have pulled into the intersection of SE 7th place and 128th Ave. SE. If there is no room to clear the intersection before you pull onto 128th, please patiently wait until there is room and DO NOT BLOCK THE INTERSECTION! You are not going to get there any quicker unless you leave a few minutes earlier from your home. BLOCKING THE INTERSECTION IS NOT LEGAL! Please be patient and remember that we all have places to be and people to see.
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6th Grade/New to IS Coffee: Tues. 10/18
All 6th grade parents and parents of students who are new to International:
Please join us for Coffee in the Commons on
Tuesday, October 18
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from 8:30 am to 9:15 am.
Enjoy some breakfast treats, meet other I.S. parents and staff, learn about our unique program, and find out how you and your student can get involved! Topics for discussion include:
- After school activities
- Volunteer opportunities
- History of International School's program
- Technology Q & A
Hope to see you there!
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Super Wednesday: Wed. 10/19
As you know from a previous email from Melinda Breeze, our high school students will be doing all kinds of college related testing and work on future planning. Juniors will take the PSAT, sophomores will take the Pre-ACT, and freshmen will take the practice PSAT. Seniors will work on Senior Project all day. Middle school students will have a normal schedule, normal day, although we will work with them to be quieter in hallways and support a great testing environment for our hardworking high schoolers.
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Education Connection Double-Header: Mon. 10/24
October 24, Noon - 1 pm
Rainier Room, WISC Building (address)
Free, Registration Required
Lunch included
Bellevue Schools Foundation and the Bellevue PTSA Council have partnered to bring you this opportunity to learn more about the candidates who are seeking Washington public education's top job. You'll hear their visions for OSPI and get answers to your questions.
Register Now.
October 24, 6:30 - 7:30 pm
An Evening with Houston
Rainier Room, WISC Building, address
Light snacks served
Hear a high-energy presentation on creating lives filled with character, purpose, and compassion by
Houston Kraft, a professional speaker, leadership consultant, and kindness advocate. Kraft, who speaks to middle schools, high schools, colleges, and businesses across the country, will inspire and provide you with hands-on tools that will leave you energized for lasting and sustainable change. His presentations for Bellevue School District are in support of the donor-funded Social Emotional Learning initiative in our schools.
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Click for Kids Today!
Get ready to Click for Kids and Text for Kids in Bellevue Schools Foundation's annual fall fundraising drive. Look for parents, kids, and volunteers outside your school on Monday and Tuesday, Oct. 24-25, then go 'All In' by making a donation online at
Bellevue Schools Foundation
or by texting KIDS to 71760. Whether you can give $5 a month or $1,000 a year-your donation makes the difference between basic education, and the best education. Thank you!
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Spots Left: Titan Robostics FIRST Lego League
We have a few spots left in Titan Robotics FIRST Lego League program for middle school students grades 6-8th grade.
They are meeting on Wednesday from 4-6pm. If you are interested please email
Amy McIvor for registration information. We have limited space left. The program runs through the beginning of December unless we qualify for state and then it runs through January. The program is $120 and scholarships are available based on need.
Titan Robotics Club competes at Girls Generation at Tahoma High School
Titan Robotics Club FRC team will be competing at Tahoma High School's Girl Generation Competition October 22 from 8:30am until 5pm. Come support our all Girl's team compete in last year's Stronghold competition.
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Poinsettias for Sale - Order Now!
Would you like a beautiful, easy gift for family, co-workers, friends and teachers this holiday season? Or one-stop shopping for your holiday decor? If so, the IS Senior Class of 2017 has got you covered! We are
continuing the tradition of the popular Poinsettia Fundraiser! (Funds raised are earmarked for the Senior Class' graduation events.) These high quality Squak Mountain flowers are available in red, white, or pink.
They
come in 6.5" pots,
and stand about 14-16" tall. They are priced at $17 each, of course! The form is attached, with more located in the office right next to our Poinsettia Box.
Deadline for orders: Friday, Nov. 4th, 2016
Plants will be available to be picked up at school Monday, Nov. 28th from 3-5 pm
Please make checks payable to IS class of 2017 and note "Poinsettia" on memo line. You can send the check to the address on the order form or drop by the IS office and drop the check into the Poinsettia Box. If you prefer to support the class with a cash donation in lieu of receiving plants, your donations are welcome. The IS Class of 2017 THANKS YOU for your support! Any questions, e-mail Kelly Skaran
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Titan Players are excited to present, William Shakespeare's "Tempest".
Look out for ticket order forms coming soon.
We would love to see the I.S. community come out and support our drama program!
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IS 2016 Parent / Teacher Conferences
Mon. 11/7 & Wed. 11/9
In the I.S. Commons and Library
The goal of Parent / Teacher Conferences is to briefly discuss how your student can make sure they are fulfilling their potential, not a place to solve major issues. To discuss major issues please email the teacher directly to make an appointment with them for a different day and time.
Each teacher conference will be limited to 5 minutes per teacher. If you desire a longer conference or cannot come to conferences, email your student's teachers directly to make an appointment with them for a different day and time.
Conference times are apportioned at approximately 58 students per conference period. If you are unable to attend on your assigned day please try to trade with another family to keep the numbers balanced per session.
Time is short; please prioritize which teachers you really need to see based on where your child may be facing challenges. You do not need to see each teacher.
Student participation and attendance at the conference is highly encouraged.
Prior to your appointment, please PRINT STUDENT REPORTS AT HOME from the online grade reporting system. Printed reports will not be available at school.
PLEASE NOTE THAT THERE WILL NO BE TUTORIAL ON MONDAY, NOV. 7TH. THE LIBRARY WILL CLOSE RIGHT AFTER SCHOOL ON BOTH CONFERENCE DAYS SO STUDENTS WILL NOT HAVE THAT OPTION. BUSSES WILL BE NOT BE COMING EARLY BUT WILL COME AS SCHEDULED.
Conference Schedule Mon. Nov. 7th
Time
Student's Last Names
3:30 pm Abrahamsson-Cable
4:05 pm Carnrite-Decicco
4:40 pm Densmore-Ginn
5:15 pm Go-Johnson
5:50 pm Jones-Liu
Conferencing ends promptly at 6:30 pm on Monday Nov. 7th!
Conference Schedule Wed. Nov. 9th
Time
Student's Last Names
2:00 pm Loforte-Ngu
2:35 pm Nguyen-Seaton
3:10 pm Selvakumar-Stojanovic
3:45 pm Stone-Ven
4:20 pm Vijaya Suresh Prabu-Zhu
Conferencing ends promptly at 5:00 pm on Wednesday, Nov. 9th!
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Middle School and High School Students, it's time for the PTA's annual Reflections Program. Entries are judged on creative ability and interpretation of the theme. The Reflections Program is structured for PTAs to recognize students at the local, council, state, and national levels. Entries are first judged at the local level and selected works are chosen to represent the PTA at each subsequent level.
This year's theme is: "What Is Your Story". Only original works of art are accepted. The six areas are: Literature, Music Composition, Photography, Visual Arts, Film/Video, and Choreography/Dance. All entries with an attached student entry form are due to the school office by: November 14th, Monday.
For student entry form, click here.
For rules/guidelines, click here.
For more information, please contact Reflection chair Josephine Anderson at [email protected]
or 425-753-3134 .
Thank You! We look forward to seeing those submissions!
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French Exchange
"Bonjour! Are you interested in the French Exchange this year?
We still have five spots open for high school boys who would like to go to France (March 29 - April 13, 2017). We are gearing up to welcome our French exchange students soon (November 30 - December 15, 2016). We are in need of five families willing to host a high school French student during their visit here. It is possible to host here in December without going to France in April, although there is availability for both. If interested, please contact Joe Kheriaty at
[email protected]. Merci!"
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Have an Extra Refrigerator?
The Science Department is in urgent need of a full size refrigerator to store materials for experiments and labs as the current one has failed. Please contact Lee Holt by emailing [email protected] if you have a refrigerator to donate.
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| Sports News & Opportunities |
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High School Athletic Opportunities
Does your child want to get involved in High School Athletics?
Of course they do!
Find all registration information on the District Athletic Page:
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 2016 Youth Bellevue Wolverines
Girls Lacrosse Fall Ball
Grades 3-8
All ability levels welcome!
Held Sunday afternoons 10/9, 16, 23, 30 and 11/6 at Chinook West.
Cost $50
Great opportunity for those new to lacrosse and want to learn the game. Also for those interested in keeping their stick skills sharp during the fall season.
2016 Youth Bellevue Wolverines
Girls Lacrosse Fall Ball
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 Ski and Board Saturdays & Support Our PTSA
Join the Saturday Bellevue Ski School Program. Give your student a full day of skiing. All levels welcome - 2nd through 12th grade . Transportation provided by BSD and Coaches.
Discount pricing until Nov. 30th. 5% of every enrollment goes to the IS PTSA. What a great way to fund extra school activities. Bellevue Ski School has been p
artnering with Bellevue School District since 1958.
For information and to register,
Click Here. Registration officially closes Thurs. 12/15.
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| Miscellaneous News & Opportunities |
TechSmartKids Computer Science Coding Class
TechSmartKids, a
leading provider of K-12 computer science education for is offering before and after school computer science coding classes in Bellevue this fall. No prior coding experience required.
Classes meet once a week for 1.5 hours for 10 weeks and begin the week of October 3rd:
- Fall Session - $425
- Full Year Option - $1,275
Introduction to computer science and coding in Python, a professional general-purpose programming language widely used in
the software industry.
- Tue 4:15 - 5:45pm (Tyee Middle School)
- Wed 4:15 - 5:45pm (Chinook Middle School)
Students learn to design & develop interactive modern websites using professional tools, frameworks and libraries. This course focuses on Front End Web Development and the following primary areas: HTML5, CSS3 and JavaScript.
- Wed 3:15 - 4:45pm (Tyee Middle School)
- Mon 4:15 - 5:45pm (Chinook Middle School)
CS401 is the first course in a series of three CS400 level Java Coding courses (CS401, CS402 and CS403) that are designed to introduce students to fundamental computer science concepts and the
Java
programming language. This course is designed for students with no previous coding experience and is designed to be a "gentle" and engaging introduction to computer science and
Java
programming. CS401 will prepare students for the high school AP® Computer Science A class, as well as introductory college computer science classes (such as the University of Washington's CSE142 Computer Programming I class).
- Wed 5:45 - 7:15pm (Bellevue High School)
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Washington Aerospace Scholars (WAS) is seeking high school juniors who wish to kickstart their STEM careers and earn college credit!
In WAS, students earn college credit by completing online curriculum that focuses on space travel. By completing the online program, students may earn acceptance into a week-long Summer Residency at The Museum of Flight where they will work with professional mentors to plan a mission to Mars, tour engineering facilities, and compete in hands-on engineering challenges. Teachers are also encouraged to apply as evaluators and summer residency facilitators.
Applications for the 2016-17 session of WAS are available HERE
and are due by November 4, 2016.
Click HERE to learn more.
For questions, contact:
Paz Clearwater |
Education Specialist | The Museum of Flight
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Messenger Submissions
Want to submit information to publish in the Messenger? Please submit your information by
FRIDAY.
(Submissions are subject to PTA approval).
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.
Note: you will no longer receive an automatic confirmation response when submitting.
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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
You can donate at any time by simply writing your check to the International School PTSA and sending it to school: 445 128th Ave. SE, Bellevue, WA 98005 Or even easier - just donate via PayPal!
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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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Contact Us:
President: David Doud
E-Mail: [email protected]
President-Elect: Meribeth Nordloef-Pedersen
E-Mail: [email protected]
VP - Outreach: Carolyn Watson and Allison Stirret
VP - Communications: Leo de Barros Barreto
Membership: Sylvia Abrahamsson
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Shop for the Bellevue Schools Foundation
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