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Upcoming Events and Deadlines
| 11/7 & 11/9 |
3:30 - 6:30 PM
2:00 - 5:00 PM |
Parent Teacher Conferences |
| 11/8 |
7:00 PM |
PTSA Board Meeting |
| 11/10 |
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No School - Professional Development Day |
| 11/11 |
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No School - Veteran's Day |
| 11/14 |
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Reflections Program Deadline |
| 11/15 |
7:00 PM |
PTSA General Membership Meeting |
11/24 &
11/25 |
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No School - Thanksgiving |
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ISPTSA General Membership Meeting
Tues. 11/15 at 7pm in the Library
Featuring a presentation by:
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The online directory for International School has been launched using the DirectorySpot app. You should have received your invitation email last week. If not, please look in your junk email for an email with @directoryspot.net email extension. We have had good feedback from this launch and we are very excited to offer such a convenient directory to our International parents. In the next couple of weeks, you may receive and email asking if you have logged on. We are committed to getting everyone connected. This directory is offered free to all parents and teachers and staff at International school by your IS PTSA. Please support your PTSA and become a member.
If you have trouble resetting your password or need an invite sent to you or would like to offer constructive feedback. Please email
Leonardo Barros Barreto.
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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 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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6th Grade Staff Appreciation is Today Mon 11/7!
Contributions and help are still needed to provide snacks for teachers during conferences. If you haven't signed up, there is still time!
Please deliver contributions to the Staff Room (located inside the left door on the back wall of the Commons) on Monday, November 7th (anytime if non-perishable, after pick-up if perishable). Food should be in disposable containers or plates. The event will happen from 3:30 pm-6:00 pm. Setup will happen from 2:45 pm-3:15 pm and cleanup from 6:00 pm.
Thank you for your last minute support!
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8th Grade Staff Appreciation: Wed 11/9
Attention 8th Grade Parents: There is still time to help with Staff Appreciation.
Contributions and help are still needed! On Wednesday, November 9th, families of the 8th Grade Class of 2021 are providing "International Quick and Easy Bites" for teachers and staff during conferences.
See the sign up
here for more information.
Contributions can be delivered to the Staff Room (located inside the left door on the back wall of the Commons) on Wednesday, November 9th (anytime if non-perishable, after pick-up if perishable). Please bring food in or on disposable containers or plates. The event will happen from 2:00 pm-5:00pm. Setup will happen from 1:15 pm-1:45 pm and cleanup from 5:00 pm.
Thank you so much for your support!
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Washington DC Trip Deadline Extended: Applications Due 11/9
For all 7th, 8th and 9th graders interested in going to Washington D.C. this spring for Focus Week, this Wednesday, November 9th, will be the last day for registration. Please contact Jenny Godley or Sarah Zee with any questions regarding the D.C. trip and have your students come by Room 108 for the application and parent forms
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2 Weeks Left! Submissions now accepted at front office. Forms are available at the Reflections Display in commons.
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 email Reflection chair Josephine Anderson
or call 425-753-3134 .
Thank You! We look forward to seeing those submissions!
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6th Grade Parent Meet & Greet: Thurs. 11/17
Join us for a meet & greet with other 6th-grade parents. Stop by to chat, ask questions, and check in (or commiserate) with each other about how your 6th-grade is doing at school. Please see details below. Looking forward to seeing you there!
Who: All 6th-grade parents
Why: To build a strong community!
When: Thursday, November 17th, 8:15am (after morning drop-off)
Where: food court area in front of Starbucks & World Wrappers on the 2nd floor inside Bellevue Square
Note: Please see attached photo for parking. Not all the doors going into the mall would be open this early in the morning. Please use the two parking garage entrances on 100th Ave NE (between NE 8th & NE 5th) and use the skybridge entrance to the mall. 
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French Exchange
We are looking forward to welcoming the French exchange students to our International community November 30 - December 15. We are still in need of two families to host boys for the duration of their stay. It's a wonderful cultural and personal opportunity for the whole family. If you are interested in hosting a French student or if you would like more information, please contact
Joe Kheriaty at your earliest convenience. Hosts are not obligated to go to France in the spring, but there is space for a few more participants. Merci!
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Thanksgiving Break Absences
If you are planning a trip over Thanksgiving break that includes school days, please refer to the attendance policy regarding prearranging absences. The completed paperwork for a prearranged absence needs to be in to the attendance office at least 5 school days prior to the absence. The attendance policy can be found on the front page of the school website, 'Report an Absence'.
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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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 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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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: president@isptsa.org
President-Elect: Meribeth Nordloef-Pedersen
E-Mail: pres-elect@isptsa.org
VP - Outreach: Carolyn Watson and Allison Stirret
VP - Communications: Leo de Barros Barreto
Membership: Sylvia Abrahamsson
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