November 14, 2016
Upcoming Events and Deadlines
11/14
Reflections Program Deadline
11/15 7:00 PM PTSA General Membership Meeting
11/16
Flu Shot Vaccine Drive
11/24 &
11/25

No School - Thanksgiving
PTSA                   
ISPTSA General Membership Meeting

Tues. 11/15 at 7pm in the Library

Featuring a presentation by:

 





For information about TechSmart Kids click here.
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.


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.
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.


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.
  
School News                 

DUE TODAY! Turn in your submissions to the front office. Forms are available at the Reflections Display in commons.

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!
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'.
Flu Shot Vaccine Drive: Wed. 11/16 
 
The International School will be hosting a Flu Shot Vaccine Drive on Wed. 11/16, starting at 2:00 pm. Students, friends, and family are welcome to participate in the drive, however you must bring your *insurance card. Forms will be handed out at the drive.

*Please note most insurance companies will be accepted, however some small providers will not be accepted

If you have any questions please email: holti@bsd405.org
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!

Meet & Greet hosted by IS 6th Grade Parent Reps:  Michelle Surkan, Li Wu, or Cathy Shen.

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.
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!
Sports News & Opportunities                   
Catch Us If You Can

A big congratulations to International students Chris Watson and Benjamin Braun, members of the Interlake Boys X-Country team that ran in the State Championships on Saturday in Pasco, WA. The team put their heart and soul into the race, earning a second place trophy for their school.

PHOTO: (full res image attached) Chris is bib 733, 4th from the left. Ben is bib 725, 5th from the left
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.
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:
Messenger Submissions                
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.

 

Questions or submissions should go to news@isptsa.org
  
In This Issue
School Directory and Links
ATTENDANCE                425-456-6545
MAIN OFFICE                  425-456-6500 
COUNSELING                 425-456-6542 
REGISTRAR                    425-456-6535 

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!


 

Will your employer match your IS contributions?

 

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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.


  
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 - Community: Liying Tan and Shannon Dong
E-Mail: vpcommunity@isptsa.org

VP - Fundraising: 
E-Mail: vpfundraising@isptsa.org
    
VP - Communications: Leo de Barros Barreto
 
Treasurer One: Marjorie Blanco
E-Mail:  treasurer1@isptsa.org

Treasurer Two: Michelle Lee
E-Mail:  treasurer2@isptsa.org

Secretary: Amy Frei
E-Mail: secretary@isptsa.org
  
Membership: Sylvia Abrahamsson
E-Mail: membership@isptsa.org
 
Advocacy: Janice Zahn
E-Mail: advocacy@isptsa.org 
 
Monday Messenger: Stephanie Winkler-Hadley
E-Mail: news@isptsa.org

PTSA Website: www.isptsa.org

Newsletter Submissions:  news@isptsa.org
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