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Upcoming Events and Deadlines
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8:15 pm - 3:15 pm
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Spirit Week
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10/25/2017
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8:15 pm - 1:40 pm
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(Even) Wednesday
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10/28/2017
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8:00 pm
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Homecoming Dance
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7:00 pm
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Computer Club Interest Meeting: Room 101
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11/3/2017
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7:00 pm
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Fall Show Performance (The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe)
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11/4/2017
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2:00 pm AND 7:00 pm
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Fall Show Performance (The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe)
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PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE
 A few weeks ago, I mentioned that as a collective voice, we are strong. When we have something to say and our ISPTSA with 100% membership speaks, we are heard. This weekend, myself and President Elect Ching Guo, attended the WA state PTA Legislative Assembly. This is where the positions and priorities are decided to approach the Legislature and have bills submitted.
WA state PTA is 135,000 members strong when we speak to the legislature. They listen too, as does the WA Round Table, The League of Education voters, WEA and many others. They were in attendance at a panel regarding PTSA priorities and do they support us? Emphatically it is a YES.
We heard about McCleary and fully Funding Education, Emotional and Social Learning, Training for Paraeducators, Breakfast after the Bell and decreasing the opportunity gap. These are all WA State PTA top 5 priorities and all were discussed at the Legislature. Much of the talk this weekend for the off-Budget year, were resolutions on highly capable students, dual credit and the CTE and CCL opportunities for HS students, school lunch and many other issues that may become priorities next year.
Being a member is more than a name on a list, we are a community supporting IS, and we are a community supporting students statewide. When you become a member, you are supporting all students not just your own.
Best,
Meribeth Nordloef-Pedersen
ISPTSA President 2017-2018
"Community Creates Success at IS"
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ADVOCACY: REMEMBER TO VOTE!
 Ballots have been mailed out. Remember to vote in the
November 7th election. We are voting for Bellevue School Board members and Bellevue City Council members among other races. Voting is a civic duty. Want your voice to be heard, contact your local PTSA for support in advocacy for our students.
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ISPTSA COMPUTER CLUB FOR 9th - 12th GRADERS
 This is the second year of the ISPTSA sponsored Computer Club. The goal of the club is to augment International School's Computer Science education curriculum, introduce students to team development concepts, and have fun! Last year, we had more than 20 students participated in the club, two teams submitted WAPTSA GameDev competition entries, and both team won awards, including First Places and Honorable Mentions. Please check out FAQ and Registration form at:
https://1drv.ms/w/s!AvaI4f7QcDIBo9oeFCJHMlkF9cLhaw.
Our Info Session will be at IS
Room 101 on
Wednesday 11/1/2017 at
7:00 pm. Parents are welcome to attend with students and we need volunteers.
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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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HAVE YOU HEARD?
 The 9/17 issue of the Puget Sound Business Journal listed the top high schools in the Puget Sound area. The Top three schools were choice schools, had 99% graduation rate, were ranked in the top 100 nationally. International School was #2. Tesla Stem HS and the International Community School, both in Lake WA school District were ranked No. 1 and No. 3 respectively.
What is missing from our school that their school has? 100% PTSA membership. If you are reading this and have not joined PTSA this year, there is not a better incentive than those numbers to convince you that Community creates Success at IS.
Please join here. Over 450 PTSA parents, teachers and students have joined ISPTSA to date. We need 130 more members to be at 100%. Check out our
membership roll.
Don't see your name? Contact Joanie Chang,
[email protected].
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IS FALL FUNDRAISER COMING SOON!
Community Creates Success at IS coming to your mailboxes soon.
Help us raise $25,000.
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NEW ISPTSA TRAVEL TUMBLERS
 ISPTSA is selling these wonderful tumblers this year. 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. Cash check or charge( only in person).
You can buy one or more of these tumblers at our General meetings this year BUT we are working on having the tumbler available online. Stay tuned. If you would like to purchase a tumbler, send in a check to IS PTSA 445 128th Ave SE Bellevue WA 98005. We don't have the means to ship them now, but they can be picked up at the main office after purchase.
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BELLEVUE SCHOOLS FOUNDATION FALL FUNDRAISER
 BSF's Annual "All in For Kids" Phone-a-thon is underway. Donations support education for every Bellevue student with innovative programs such as :
- High quality preschool to give our youngest learners a great start
- Arts and music
- STEM in the classroom
- Computer science for all
- Support for emerging & advanced learners
- 24/7 access to College & Career planning tools
Want to donate online instead? Click
here.
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OREGON FOCUS WEEK OPPORTUNITY: SPORTS / THEATER
 Seniors who are interested in sports and/or theater should consider going on the OREGON FOCUS WEEK!!!
We will travel to Nike, the University of Oregon and the Shakespeare Festival in Ashland.
Students will learn about sports marketing, setting up major sporting events (Olympic Trials), physical therapy.
In Ashland, students will take a class at SOC and attend at least two plays. There's a possibility of going by way of Crater Lake for lunch.
The trip will leave Monday morning, May 21
st and return on Friday afternoon. The cost will be $650. The first 36 students who get their down payment of $100 to Liz will be able to attend. If you have any questions please e-mail Judy Temple at
[email protected], or Taylor Tillotson at
[email protected].
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 Courtney and I are excited and honored to be your 6th grade parent reps. We'll be your liaison with PTSA and to help coordinate events like the IS Auction, Staff Appreciation and the monthly Parent Meet Up.
The big reason we decided to be parent reps was to help build and support the community. We believe that the school is only as good as the community makes it to be. And we want our kids to have a great experience here. That said, we'd like to invite you to join us at our first 6th Grade Parent Meet Up. It'll be an opportunity to ask questions, connect with other parents, provide feedback and help the community.
When: Friday, 10/27
Where: Dilettante Mocha Café
(yes, they have great mochas and chocolates)
1450 114th Ave SE, Ste 120
Bellefield Office Park
Bellevue, WA 98004
Please mark your calendars for the next few events as well!
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Nov Parent Meet Up - Tuesday, 11/7
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Dec Parent Meet Up - Friday, 12/1
We look forward to meeting you all!
Sophia & Courtney
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ontact:
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SEEKING MIDDLE SCHOOL MATH TUTORS
 Are you an expert at Middle School math?
Do you have good number sense?
Are you knowledgeable about fractions, decimals, percents and simple one-step algebra equations?
Are you looking for something to do while you wait for your student during tutorial?
We are looking for math tutors to work with Middle School students. Ideally, the tutor should be patient, good at explaining concepts at a fundamental level and creative with showing different ways to solve and explain math concepts.
If you're interested in helping, please contact Carol Anne (
[email protected]) for more information.
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NEW PICNIC TABLES - THANK YOU NICHOLAS LIANG!
On October 7th, Nicholas Liang, senior at International School and member of Boy Scout Troop 673, organized and led his Eagle Project to construct 2 new picnic benches for the IS campus.
The new benches now sit in front of the secondary entrance by the front of the school. PTSA paid for the materials from our Pride budget.
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EEKING FLAT SCREEN TV & CHROMECAST DONATION
 Do you have a mountable medium to large flat screen TV collecting dust in your garage? Or a Chromecast device you no longer use? I'd like to make a mobile Skype/Presentation station with it, and have already requested a PTSA grant for a Skype-ready camera. A big thank you to the family who donated this cart, as well.
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POINSETTIAS FOR SALE - TIME IS RUNNING OUT
 THE HOLIDAYS ARE COMING! Get a head start on your shopping! Our flowers would make a lovely gift for family, co-workers, friends and TEACHERS/IS Staff. PLUS, if you purchase these for anyone working at IS, we will attach your card and deliver it for you. Your work is DONE after the order!
For only $15 each, you can proudly give these high quality Squak Mountain flowers. They are available in RED or WHITE, come in 6.5" pots, and stand about 14-16" tall. The form is attached, with more located in the office right next to our Poinsettia Box. Free cards are there too, for you or your student to fill out!
Deadline for orders: Wednesday, Nov. 8th, 2017. Plants will be available to be picked up at school Monday, Nov. 27th from 3-5 pm (No need to pick up teacher or staff gift flowers...we will deliver for you!)
Please make checks payable to IS class of 2018 and note "Poinsettia" on memo line. You can send the check/order form to Kelly Skaran at 4539 137th AVE SE, Bellevue WA 98006, 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 2018 THANKS YOU for your support!
NOTE: ALL SENIOR FAMILIES are required to participate in this event, either by donating $125 or purchasing 10 plants. Thank you. Any questions, e-mail Kelly Skaran at [email protected].
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HOLIDAY WREATH FUNDRAISER
 We have an EXCITING ADDITION to the Class of 2018 Fundraiser! Thanks to a generous donation by Senior Lucas Swanson's family, our Fundraiser now includes beautiful, hand-crafted holiday wreaths!
We are selling these gorgeous wreaths (pictured at right) for only $25, and will even be adding hand-made ribbons to your purchase. SUPPLIES ARE LIMITED, so act fast!
Please make checks out to the IS Class of 2018, and put "wreaths" in the memo line. Checks may be left either in the Poinsettia box in the office, or mail to: Kelly Skaran, 4539 137th AVE SE, Bellevue, WA 98006. Thank you again for supporting the IS Class of 2018!
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Student News & Opportunities
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SERVICE HOURS - VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY
 Cherry Crest Elementary School is having a Fall Festival and is hoping to get High Schoolers to volunteer, so they may earn service hours. Please join them to help the little ones play games, walk through a haunted house, and hip hop dance. This is a great opportunity to get a 2 to 4 hours.
Friday, October 27 Volunteer Slots are:
5:30 to 8:30 pm
5:30 to 7:30 pm
or
6:00 to 8:00 pm
Interested volunteers contact:
Lola LeBlanc -
Cherry Crest Fall Festival Co-Chair
[email protected]
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BELLEVUE HIGH PRESENTS DRACULA MUSICAL
 Bellevue High School Presents
Dracula, A Gothic Musical
Book & Music by Angela Rinaldi.
October 25 & 26 7:00 pm
October 27 5:00 pm
Cost is $10.00 Adults
$8.00 Students/ Seniors
Location: Bellevue High School Performing Arts Center
10416 SE Wolverine Way
Bellevue, WA 98004
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Student Sports & Opportunities
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SAMMAMISH INTERLAKE BOYS LACROSSE
 Sammamish Interlake Lacrosse promotes youth physical fitness through the game of boy's lacrosse. There are a number of benefits to playing the sport that can make a world of difference for the average youngster. From improved mental acuity, increased fitness, socialization and team building, lacrosse is the perfect sport for kids to play - and it is fun to watch for parents as well.
COME, TRY IT, SEE IF YOU LIKE IT.
WHO: Youth Boys grades K-12
PROGRAMS:
* Free 1hr Clinics - See website for dates and locations.
* Spring Field Lacrosse - Registration opens November
* Fall Indoor Lacrosse
* After School Soft Stick Clinics
Visit our website today for registration and the most up to date information.
silacrosse.org
Scholarships available. Questions contact [email protected].
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BELLEVUE HIGH SCHOOL BOYS SOCCER
BHS Boys Soccer 2018 information meeting Tuesday,
November 7
Location/time: BHS Library
7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
New and returning BHS boys soccer families are all welcome.
If you would like to receive emails with information about BHS Soccer, please email
[email protected].
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PANTHERS YOUTH RUGBY CLUB
 Get out this Fall - Try Youth Rugby! Love it!
Parents: are you looking to get your child out of the house and into fresh air? Are you looking to have your child learn strong teamwork ethics, life time values; use proper technics, and develop skills to play the sport well with safety in mind?
Panthers Youth Rugby Club in Bellevue/Redmond! Panthers Youth Rugby Club is a dynamic, family oriented, and well-organized Youth sports club dedicated to promote youth development through the game of rugby. All our coaches are background checked, and certified by rugby USA.
Join! No experience necessary. Become Rugby ready with our coaches from France, New Zealand, South Africa, UK, and the US during this Winter and enjoy playing friendly games and competing when the game season starts in Spring.
Who: 1st through 8th graders.
When: Free sessions for prospects on Tue & Thu at 5pm in Oct & at 5:30pm in Nov. Practices at Highland Middle School and Grass Lawn Park.
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KING COUNTY SPORTS RESULTS
Check King County Sports results
here.
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FILM & PANEL - ANGST: BREAKING THE STIGMA...
Time:
Wednesday, October 25 | 7 pm
Location: SJCC - 3801 E Mercer Way, Mercer Island
Cost: $15
Requirements: Ages 10+
Anxiety in children is on the rise. This documentary and post-film panel of experts from Mercer Island Youth and Family Services and Children's Hospital explores its causes, effects, and what we can do about it. Parents, tweens, and teens welcome. Watch the trailer
here. Parenting films at the SJCC often sell out. Get your tickets early.
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BELLEVUE YOUNG ENTREPRENEURS ACADEMY
The Bellevue Chamber of Commerce is thrilled to bring the Young Entrepreneurs Academy (YEA!) to Bellevue. YEA! teaches students in grades 6-12 how to start and run their own REAL businesses. Through the year-long program students generate business ideas, conduct market research, write business plans, pitch to a panel of investors, and launch their very own companies. With exciting guest lecturers from local businesses to dynamic field trips to local companies, students learn how to develop and run an enterprise in a fun, projects-based approach.
Applications for enrollment for the 2017-2018 class can now be completed online. For more information contact Kim Fredericks at 425.213.1211.
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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
VP - Community
Treasurer 1
Secretary
Membership
Advocacy
Monday Messenger
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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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