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VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

RAISE YOUR HAND IF YOU CAN HELP!



IS and the ISPTSA are currently seeking the following volunteers:

Click here to learn more and sign up.

PTSA NEWS

THANK YOU!

A big THANK YOU to all the parents, staff, and faculty who joined us at our Spring Social,  Spring into Action , this past Saturday night! It was a very fun night for all and a successful one for the International School community! We are still tallying the results, but what is clear is that we came together to support one common purpose . . . our students!  

If you were unable to join us, you can still make an impact.  Please consider a donation to be counted towards our results on our Spring Social website . Just sign in and follow the prompts to make your donation.  

With gratitude,

The Spring Social Committee

QUICK VALUES SURVEY, PLEASE PARTICIPATE!

Hello Families,

 

We are currently working on revising/updating the core values for International School. During this process we are eliciting feedback from parents, students, and teachers.

 

If you have a few minutes, we would really appreciate it if you used the link to pick the top five values you feel best represent International School .

 

Please click here to access the survey.

 

Thank you,

The Positive Behavior Intervention and Supports Team

CLASS OF 2020: COLLEGE BOOT CAMP REGISTRATION IS OPEN!

College Boot Camp is a five-day workshop (three hours each day) and costs $200. Choose between two sessions, limited to 35 students each: August 12–16, either AM (9:00 AM–12:00 PM) or PM (1:00–4:00 PM). Payment is your registration and may be made online through student’s account at  https://touchbase.bsd405.org/  or in the office. 

Learn more  here .

STUDENT NEWS & COMMUNITY EVENTS

IS STUDENTS WIN WA STATE BASKETBALL CHAMPIONSHIP

IS Students Alec Peyton and Will Surbeck, along with their team, Bellevue Youth Basketball Association’s Select Blue Team, won the Washington State Basketball Championship for 6th Grade. The team was undefeated (5-0), winning the state title on March 17 in Spokane. Congratulations!

NONPROFIT ADVOCATES FOR REGIONAL AQUATIC CENTER IN BELLEVUE

SplashForward, a nonprofit advocacy group, is working hard on Bellevue School District’s behalf to realize a new regional aquatic center in Bellevue to meet a great community need.

Imagine . . .

Please follow us on social media to learn more, ask questions, and get involved!  @splashfwd ,

[email protected]

SIGN-UP OPEN FOR NORWOOD SWIM CLUB

It's time to join your local Summer pool! Norwood Swim Club is a fun, family-oriented pool located in the Woodridge area of Bellevue. New Family Memberships are only $595, and swim lessons are $50/5 lessons for members. $75 for non-members. We also have an excellent summer swim team for students K-12.  We even have a water slide and playground!  Come make some new friends and cool off this summer. Opening day is Saturday, May 11 and open to the public. Check us out: 2340 123rd Pl SE, Bellevue, WA 98005 or norwoodswimclub.org .

Red Cross CLUB BLOOD DRIVE THIS MONTH

Wednesday, March 27, 1:00–7:00 PM, IS Library

Join the Red Cross Club for our first ever annual Blood Drive! Donors who are willing to sign up can do so at the sign-up table in the commons. Donors must be older than 16. There will be complimentary food for donors.

AFFECTED BY THE INTERSECTION AT RICHARDS ROAD AND LAKE HILLS CONNECTOR?

Attend the City of Bellevue’s Open House to provide feedback on concept design alternatives. Final design will be completed in June, 2019. For questions, contact Jun An at  [email protected]  or 425-452-4230.

 

Tuesday, March 26, 5:30–7:30 PM

Bellevue Botanical Garden, Education Center

12001 Main Street, Bellevue, WA 98005

SAMMAMISH HEALTH & WELLNESS NIGHT—OPEN TO ALL HIGH SCHOOL FAMILIES

Thursday, March 28, 6:00–8:00 PM (doors open at 5:30 PM)

Sammamish High School

You are invited to attend the Sammamish Health and Wellness Night. The purpose of the evening is to spread awareness about mental health and give students an opportunity to share their ideas on how families can promote positive adolescent mental health. 

Local mental health service providers attending: 

Families and community members will have the opportunity to learn about various mental health topics and ways they can positively impact those topics. This learning will be led by first- and second-semester health students. The topics they've selected and will be presenting on include: stress and stress management; anxiety disorders; post-traumatic stress disorder; bullying; self-harm; eating disorders; ADHD; depression; self-esteem; and suicide.  

In addition to providing information on the causes, impacts, and statistics on these topics, students will be proposing an action that families can do to help support their adolescent loved one with their chosen topic.

  

We look forward to meeting you and seeing you at the event. Students are excited to share their expertise and ideas on how to promote more positive mental health at and outside of Sammamish.

STUDENT SPORTS & OPPORTUNITIES

THEATER WORKS BELLEVUE ANNOUNCES SUMMER 2019 CLASSES

Theater Works in Bellevue, a s ummer theater program located at Bellevue High School since 2014, provides a place for all ages, all abilities, and all experience levels to discover, create, and explore theatrical arts in a non-competitive environment. Theater Works Bellevue is s ponsored by the BHS Drama Booster Club.

All classes will be held at Bellevue High School Performing Arts Center, 10416 SE Wolverine Way, Bellevue, WA 98004.

Register online ( 20% Sibling Discount at checkout!) : www.theaterworksinbellevue.com  

             

For more information, contact: [email protected]

ESSAY WRITING FOR COLLEGE

Did you know that the common app essay prompts for 2019-2020 are out already? Get a head start on your college essays over the summer and manage your time more efficiently during your senior year!

A Yale graduate and parent in the BSD community, Poojha Daryanani, is a College Counselor and has been advising students for the last 15 years on how to get accepted into highly selective colleges. Join her for a three-hour workshop to brainstorm essay strategies and kick-start your writing process! 

Crossroads Community Center

Saturday, June 22, 9:30 AM–12:30 PM or Sunday, June 23, 2:00–5:00 PM

Cost: $180 (International School students and their parents will receive an additional 30-minute complimentary consultation session.)

Email  [email protected]  or call 425-503-7753 for more information.

TRY OUT FOR BELLEVUE CHEER

Bellevue Cheer is wrapping up a very Successful season. They took 3rd place at WIAA State Cheer, leading Championships in both the Traditional and Game-Day Divisions. After qualifying for the USA Spirit Nationals, the team traveled to Anaheim, California, to compete in the Show Cheer and Crowd Leader divisions, making it to finals in Crowd Leading. 

 

Tryouts for Bellevue Cheer are coming up soon!

Practices/tryouts: March 25–28 from 4:15–6:15 PM

 

For more information about Bellevue High School Cheer, go to  bellevuecheer.com or follow us on Instagram  @bellevue_cheer.

You can also email  [email protected].