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Upcoming Events and Deadlines
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9/25/2017
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7:45 am
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Picture Retake Day
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9/27/2017
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8:15 am - 1:40 pm
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Even Wednesday
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9/28/2017
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5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
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Technology Training (IS Library)
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9/28/2017
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6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
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Curriculum Night
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9/29/2017
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7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
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Middle School Social
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10/2/2017
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7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
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French Exchange Parent Meeting (IS Library)
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ISPTSA General Meeting and Back to School Dinner
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10/4/2017
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8:15 am - 1:40 pm
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Odd Wednesday |
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10/5/2017
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6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
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9th grade Parent Night in the Library
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KICK-OFF FAMILY DINNER & PTSA GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING IS 10/3, 6:00 pm - PLEASE RSVP!
Please register today for a family dinner at the first
PTSA General Meeting of the year.
Dinner is provided free of charge by the PTSA and will be held in
the Commons. By registering we can make sure there is enough food for everyone.
Our family dinner is a long standing International School tradition. Parents and students are welcome to attend. It's a great way for all families, especially new families, to meet people and learn more about IS. Register today and help spread the word. See you on
October 3rd at 6:00 pm!
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GROWING OUR COMMUNITY HAS MANY BENEFITS
I have had such a wonderful time meeting with people this last week at grade level tailgates, Senior night, and the Synergy presentation. Building our community takes effort and time but the pay-off is a closer-knit community and creating new friends from the International School.
At our 4th week back at school, take inventory of where you are is essential. If you are reading this, you are getting the Monday Messenger, ask a friend from the IS community if they are also receiving it? Keeping the line of communication in our community brings us together. If you have a social circle of friends at IS, are all of them ISPTSA members? Asking is the first step! Are you using the DirectorySpot, having the IS community on your smartphone brings it directly to you anytime and everywhere.
Have you activated your Synergy account with ParentVUE? By doing this, you are becoming a part of the Synergy user's community at IS. Community creates Success at IS says it all. Please connect with our community in its many forms to make IS the best it can be.
Our Community Gathering (general meeting) is
October 3rd. Plan on being there. Everyone is invited.
Meribeth Nordloef-Pedersen
ISPTSA President 2017-2018
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MEMBERSHIP
CREATES COMMUNITY - JOIN US!
Thank you to all the 300+ parents and teachers that have joined ISPTSA. Our goal is 580 members and we are 50% there, so Join Now
(Here's a link to join).
Membership cards have been emailed to PTSA members. If you have not received your membership card, please first check your junk mail. The email is from Meribeth Nordloef-Pedersen Bellevue International School PTSA President - Bellevue International School <[email protected]>. If you still have not found it, please contact Joanie Chang at
[email protected]
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Washington State PTA members can save money through member benefit providers. WSPTA collaborates with businesses and associations that support WSPTA's mission and vision. As part of that relationship, these organizations offer members special discounts. Avis, Hertz, Fed Ex, Sylvan, Great Wolf Lodge are just some of the organizations offering great discounts.
"I used the discount for the WA state fair, it was better than anything I saw out there for general admission and rides" Parent of 14 and 9 yr old.
Member benefits are offered to all WSPTA members. Be sure to have your electronic member card available when taking advantage of benefits and discounts.
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COMMUNICATE WITH DIRECTORYSPOT
 The ISPTSA provides an online directory of all families at our school. This is provided through an app called
DirectorySpot. This is our second year using this and we are very pleased with the continually updated information we can provide to our IS community.
This app is free of charge and is available to every family at IS whether you are a PTSA member or not.
Please go to our website to get the instructions. For families that are continuing on at IS, all information has been updated. For new families, your updated information will be in DirectorySpot by our October 5th meeting or sooner. We get the information for DirectorySpot from BSD and with the new Synergy system, getting some updated information is taking a bit longer than planned.
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WHAT'S HAPPENING IN PTSA
Fall Grants
The grants committee has sent out the Fall grants package to teachers and staff at IS last week. Paul Manfredi, chair of the IS Grants committee, is leading the effort to review and award grants. If you are interested in participating in the grants cycle for this Fall, Winter or Spring, please contact Paul at
[email protected]. ISPTSA gives away over $20,000 to teachers and staff each year for academic and enrichment grants for students success at IS. Our community of teachers and staff create success at IS.
Student Liason to the ISPTSA Board Wanted
The ISPTSA board has decided to have a student Liaison to the board. We are looking for 10th or 11th grade students to apply for the position of ISPTSA student Liaison. Please click here for an
application. One or two students will be chosen from the applicants and asked to start attending the November Board meeting.
Requirements are:
- 10th or 11th grade student at IS
- Ability to attend Board meetings monthly, the second Tuesday of the month.
- Report on student events planned, student issues of concern and the ability to provide an oral report on students activity at IS.
- Student does not need to be on the ASB board but should have the ability to check in with ASB and report to PTSA Board.
IS Parent Alumni Needed
The 2017 IS Curriculum Night is coming up
September 28th from
6:00 pm to 8:30 pm. ISPTSA will be having a table at the event to take memberships and sell our new tumblers. Since most of our parents will be wanting to attend classrooms curriculum presentations, we are looking to have some Alumni parents from IS to help us out at our PTSA table. If you are able to put in a few hours, see old friends and encourage participation in ISTPSA, please contact Meribeth,
[email protected]. Our Alumni community creates Success at IS.
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PTSA GRADE LEVEL TAILGATES WERE A SUCCESS!
 Thank you for joining us for our grade level tailgates last week!
It was great to see so many of you, re-connect with old friends and make new ones. Rain or shine, we had a good time. Please look out for more opportunities to meet during the year.
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TECHNOLOGY TRAINING SEPTEMBER 28th 5:30 - 6:30 pm
On Thursday, September 28th, there will be a Technology Training for IS Families in the IS School Library. Bring your student and their laptop. If student can't come, bring their laptop and login information.
We will cover Downloading Microsoft Software onto home devices, OneDrive, OneNote, Outlook, Expectations, Printing, KCLS & Destiny, and Synergy (we will talk about Synergy at 6:00 PM for those families who only need to attend to learn this new piece of information).
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MIDDLE SCHOOL DANCE IS FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 29th
Hey Middle Schoolers! This Friday, September 29th, come down to the Middle School Social, from 7:00 -9:00 pm in the Commons! The theme for this Social is Patriotism. Come to have fun, dance with your friends, and enjoy some snacks!
You may pay before-hand at the office ($5 with ASB and $8 without). Or you can pay at the Social, although it will cost $8 with or without ASB. The dress is casual! Hope to see you there!
Middle School Parents:
If you're interested in chaperoning for the Social, please contact Carol Anne ([email protected])
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BLOOD DRIVE: WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 4th
RESOLVE TO SAVE LIVES IN 2017! 
NEW TIMES!! Appointments available every 10 minutes from 12:30-2:50 pm and 4:00-6:10 pm. (Only staff or parents may sign up for 12:30 - 1:40 spots.)
Location: IS Library
Appointments available from 12:30-6:10 (with a break from 2:50-4:00)
Sign up at the JSA table at lunch or contact Jen Sorenson at [email protected] or 425-456-6572 to make an appointment.
18+ or donated before? No permission form needed.
16-17 and a 1st time donor? Submit signed parent form to Jen Sorenson.
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SCHOOLWIDE POINTSETTIA FUNDRAISER
 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 2018 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 or WHITE. They come in 6.5" pots, and stand about 14-16" tall. They are priced at $15 each, a reduction from last year! The form is attached, with more located in the office right next to our Poinsettia Box.
Deadline for orders: Wednesday, Nov. 8th, 2017.
Plants will be available to be picked up at school Monday, Nov. 27th from 3-5 pm.
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.
We will have a table set up at this Thursday's Curriculum Night, so BRING YOUR CHECKBOOKS! :-)
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DONATION DRIVE HELD BY IS ASB
Hey IS! ASB is holding a school supply drive starting this week for a school in Texas that was hit by Hurricane Harvey. The school is 6-12th grade just like us and they really need our help because they've lost so much.
Donations are going until 9/28
and boxes are set up in the commons and next to the attendance office. Please donate to make a difference and help out those in need!
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REMINDER TO PARENTS: CHECK SYNERGY EMAILS
Hello IS Parents! Please make sure to check Synergy on a regular basis. Specifically, it is important to double check your emails in the new Synergy grade book system. A few teachers have sent out mass emails to all of their parents and have received several undelivered emails. Teachers are concerned that those parents are not getting some important teacher emails.
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Student News & Opportunities
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PLAYER OF THE WEEK: CAYLEE GILBERG, 2018
Congratulations International's
Caylee Gilberg '18, Bellevue High School's
Varsity Soccer Player of the Week!
There were several worthy candidates for the player of the week award at varsity: Claire has been magnificent at right back, Carly T. and Joelle are deserving, and Kiley has been dominant up-front picking up her first hat-trick of the season vs Sammamish and creating another vs Redmond. However, this week we recognize the senior center back who often doesn't get the recognition that she deserves. This is because Caylee's typical game for Bellevue is devoid of drama and risk: which is the highest compliment we can give to a center-back.
Caylee's highlight is the hundred small moments each game where she takes perfect supporting positions, tackles when she should tackle, delays when she should delay, wins headers, anticipates entry passes and chooses the right pass at the right time. It's a masterclass in how to quickly assess risk in the back and make the right decision. It's not flashy, but very effective; And when you play center-back, your role is to reduce drama, not create it. Nobody is better in the team at making sure that we have a minimum of drama in our defense, by doing her role with composure, consistency and soccer intelligence. Congratulations Caylee!
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COLLEGE ADMISSIONS REPRESENTATIVES VISIT IS
 College Admissions Representatives' visits begin this week! Colleges love IS students and new visits are being added daily. Juniors and Seniors may register
up to two days in advance through Naviance:
https://www.naviance.com/ Because students miss class to attend, they are limited to 5 visits. Parents are encouraged to discuss visits with their students, but students must register themselves.
Upcoming events:
- Fri 9/15 College Admissions Representatives' visits begin
- Tue 9/19 Senior Parent Night 6:30-7:30pm in the Library
- Mon 9/25 Picture Retake Day
- Thu 9/28 Curriculum Night 6:30pm
- Fri 9/29 Middle School Social 7-9pm
- Thu 10/5 9th grade Parent Night 6:30-7:30pm in the Library
- Thu 10/5 Parents' college financial aid presentation 6:45pm in the IPAC
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Sports News & Opportunities
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King Country 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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Secretary
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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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