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UPCOMING EVENTS AND DEADLINES
4/18/2018
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8:15 am - 1:40 pm
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Even Wednesday
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| 4/20/2018 |
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm |
Middle School Social |
| 4/25/2018 |
6:00 pm |
2019 French Exchange Information Night (The Choir Room, Room 302)
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| 4/25/2018 |
6:30 pm |
ISPTSA General Membership Meeting |
| 4/27/2018 |
11:00 am - 1:15 pm
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BSF Spring for Schools Benefit Luncheon |
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Hello Everyone,
There's a lot going on now and into the next month. Some upcoming highlights:
- PTSA has been working with the administration to provide additional days for Back to Business. We were concerned about working parents, students' camps, and vacations going on in August and how this impacts students getting ready for school. So we brought this concern to administration. We will be having the main back to business on August 15th from 8:00 am - 2:00 pm. All traditional back to business can be done on that date. The additional dates are August 21st, 9:00 am - 11:00 am and August 22nd, 5:00 pm -7:00 pm. All traditional business can be done on these days except for a photographer will not be present. ISPTSA is listening to you and working for you.
- Hats off to IS. We are having our IS community celebration and fundraiser on Friday, May 18th. Please mark your calendar for this fun but casual event. As shown in the Tripod, fundraising and participation along with membership support our IS community. Please show your support by coming to this event and helping us raise funds.
- May 5th we are having a Campus Improvement day. As a model of our very successful day last year, this is a community day to meet and "clean up the campus". In addition, we will be putting up the shades in the classroom doors that Minal Shah is leading the creation of. Stayed tuned for more information in the next Monday Messenger.
As a final note, community is more than just getting memberships. When people signed up to be members, they briefly stepped into the spotlight. I and the PTSA board and every parent and teacher and student briefly said, "Hi, glad to meet you." I certainly am and I challenge you to ask me at the May 18
th event if I know you. I think I will surprise you that I do.
Best
Meribeth Nordloef-Pedersen
ISPTSA President 2017-2018
"Community Creates Success at IS"
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8TH GRADE PARENTS SEEK VOLUNTEERS FOR STAFF APPRECIATION LUNCH ON 4/18
The April staff appreciation lunch will be hosted by the
8th grade families
on
April 18th
. Your help in putting this on and providing a delicious spring time luncheon would be wonderful. If you are an 8th grade parent, please click on this signup genius link to help out:
Contact Carole Roane at 206.799.3198 for more information!
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PTSA GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING WEDNESDAY, APRIL 25th at 6:30 pm
 The upcoming
ISPTSA General Membership Meeting will be
Wednesday, April 25th
at 6:30 pm in the IS Library. We will be hearing from Principal Tara Gray, discussing our upcoming ISPTSA Fundraiser "Hats Off to IS!", and so much more. Community creates success at IS, so come and join us on Wednesday April 25
th
at 6:30 pm in the IS Library.
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SAVE THE DATE - SCHOOL AUCTION MAY 18, 2018 - HATS OFF TO IS!
Grab your fancy hat, your enthusiasm, and your heart- it's time to raise your hat to IS!
The school auction is Friday, May 18, 2018 from 7:00 pm to 9:30 pm at the Bellevue Botanical Garden.
Save the date and join us for an evening of food, drinks and fundraising in support of International School students, staff and families. There will be a live auction, music, and a wonderful buffet. But, you better wear a hat because this is a celebration with the theme, "Hats off to IS."
Date: Friday, May 18, 2018
Place: Bellevue Botanical Garden
Time: 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm
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MEMBERSHIP: 565 MEMBERS STRONG EQUALS 100%
 A big thank you
to each and every PTSA member of our IS Community. We reached the goal of 100% on March 1
st
, 2018. What this goal means is that for 565 students, each and every student at IS is supported and cheered on for their success by a PTSA member. As a unique choice school in the Bellevue School District, we are showing the community that "Community Creates Success at IS". We reached 100% staff membership too. Please take a moment to see all of our supportive parents, guardians, teachers, staff and students that make up our 574 person membership.
Membership still matters, if you haven't joined yet, Please Join Us!. Or if you would prefer to send in a check, download and fill out the form and drop it off at the office.
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MAKE A BIG IMPACT THIS YEAR AT 'SPRING FOR SCHOOLS'
We need you...show your support for high quality public education at Spring for Schools.
You can make a difference by joining
Bellevue Schools Foundation for its 30th Annual Spring for Schools Benefit Luncheon at the
Bellevue Hyatt Regency on
Friday, April 27. When you do, you'll enjoy a delicious lunch, an inspiring program, and a unique opportunity to learn more about how you can contribute to help us make dreams come true for students in Bellevue.
Together, we create a better future for our children and our community! Founded in 1979, Bellevue Schools Foundation brings together parents, teachers, businesses, and community leaders to develop, promote, and fund the best possible learning opportunities for all students in Bellevue's public schools. Did you know there's still a significant gap between the basic funding provided by the state and what our students need and deserve? Together, we can bridge that gap. Each year, the Foundation family funds more than $1 million in programming, ensuring our children have access to high quality education.
Please
register at the
ISPTSA Community table (Meribeth Nordloef-Pedersen is the table captain) and join us on
April 27 as we celebrate 30 years of our signature event with Honorary Chair Robbie Bach and Emcee Joyce Taylor.
Visit
www.bellevueschoolsfoundation.org to make a donation today.
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QUESTION OF THE WEEK: SCHOOL SAFETY
How can we support school safety? Take the question of the week survey here:
Can you guess what answer is getting the most responses?
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MIDDLE SCHOOL SOCIAL - FRIDAY, APRIL 20TH AT 7:00 PM
Hi International (Middle) School Families,
There is a
Middle School Social at school this
Friday, April 20th from 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm. Tickets are
$5 with ASB ($8 without) and are on sale in the main office until the end of lunch on Friday. After that, they can be purchased at the door for $8. (We do not allow outside guests for Socials.)
The theme is "Spring!" so encourage your student to get out of their winter clothes and dress as if it's sunnier. There will be a DJ for dancing, snacks, fun contests and games available to play in the gym.
In order for this to happen, we could use your help as a Chaperone. Chaperones help sell tickets, "watch" the doors, serve snacks, provide general supervision and pretty much help out! If you have the time, are curious about middle school social lives or simply have a questions, please contact
Carol Anne Yamamoto (ASB Advisor for Middle School) at
yamamotoca@bsd405.org.
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HURRICANE HARVEY DONATION DRIVE RESULTS
Hi IS Families,
You may or may not remember, but last fall, the
ASB held a
Hurricane Harvey Donation Drive collecting clothes and school supplies
for victims of Hurricane Harvey at
Jane Long Academy in
Texas, a school 6-12th grade just like International. After sending the donations, Jane Long replied with a letter and photos showing their gratitude for the donations. If you have the time, the ASB encourages you to take a few moments to
read the letter, especially if you donated. The ASB would also like to give a HUGE thank you to all the families who donated clothes or school supplies - they truly made a difference for students and families in need.
Sincerely,
International School ASB 2017-2018
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FRENCH EXCHANGE 201-2019 INFO SESSION
All parents and students interested in participating in next year's French Exchange are invited to join us for a brief information session on Wednesday, April 25th.
Where: The Choir Room, room 302
When: Wednesday April 25th 6:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Who: All parents and students interested in participating in the 2018-2019 Exchange
What: A very broad overview of the Exchange requirements, expectations and procedures
Applications for interested students will be available starting Thursday, April 26th. Applications will be due no later than May 11th. Students will be notified of their acceptance into the program on May 16th.
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BELLEVUE POLICE SAFETY OFFICERS ON CAMPUS
 Have you noticed Bellevue Police Department vehicles in the school parking lot lately? Are you wondering why they are there? Don't be alarmed.
As part of its community outreach program, The Bellevue PD is rotating among all of the Bellevue Schools on a regular basis. They may just be doing administrative paperwork in their vehicles, but they also check in to ensure us of their presence.
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STUDENT NEWS & COMMUNITY OPPORTUNITIES
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SUMMER JOB OPENINGS AT TRIANGLE POOL
Triangle Pool in Bellevue is currently seeking qualified lifeguards and swim instructors for the 2018 summer season. No previous lifeguarding experience necessary. Flexible schedule.
- Must be at least 15 years old
- Must have current American Red Cross certificate for Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR/AED
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BELLEVUE PTSA COUNSIL SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
The deadline to apply is April 30th.
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INTERNATIONAL SUMMER YOUTH SPORT CAMPS & SPANISH PROGRAMS IN SPAIN
SpainBcb
Summer Camps in Barcelona, Spain, are designed for middle school and high school boys and girls who want to practice sports and Spanish while they enjoy a complete cultural program in a fun, safe, and nurturing environment with students from all over the world.
SpainBcn-SUMMER CAMPS offered in Barcelona, Spain:
1.- Spanish Immersion & Cultural
2.- Soccer Camp & Spanish-Cultural
3.- Basketball Camp & Spanish-Cultural
4.- Tennis Camp & Spanish Immersion
5.- Swimming (competitive level) & Spanish-Cultural
6.- Volleyball Camp & Spanish Immersion
DATES:
Any week/s between June 24th up to August 4th.
AGES
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Middle and High school students
LOCATION: Centric Barcelona, Spain
COST of summer program including Homestay, from 900 €/week
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SUMMER 'CODING FOR MEDICINE' CAMP
 Highly motivated students at International School are invited to join a cutting-edge and innovative summer programs that focus on Biology, Medicine and Computer Science. All high school students (Grades 9-12) and incoming high school freshmen are eligible. Our courses unify skills in coding, computer algorithms, maths and biology. Learn one of the most transformative STEM skills needed in healthcare, life sciences and data science. In 2018 we are also offering for the first time a introductory laboratory course in
molecular biology skills integrated with elements of basic bioinformatics.
Courses offered and dates:
1) Tinkering with DNA (A laboratory course): June 25-29
2) Data Science Using R July 9-13 or July 30- Aug 3
3) Coding For Medicine INTRODUCTORY COURSE: July 16-20 or Aug 6-10
4) Coding For Medicine INTERMEDIATE COURSE : July 23-27
5) Coding For Medicine ADVANCED COURSE : Aug 13-17
Timings for all: 10:00 am- 3:00 pm (30 min lunch break)
Location for all: Bellevue College
INFO sessions are being scheduled from April-May at local libraries. Please check our website for updates.
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STUDENT SPORTS & OPPORTUNITIES
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TRYOUTS FOR BELLEVUE HIGH SCHOOL DRILL TEAM 2018-2019!
Tryouts for the
Bellevue High School Drill Team will be held
April 23rd through
April 25th (Mon, Tues, & Wed) from
6:30 pm to 9:00 pm at the
BHS Lower Auxiliary gym. A parent informational meeting will be held on Monday, April 23rd at 6:00 in the Lower Auxiliary gym. If interested, please email
bellevuedrillteam@gmail.com to request a tryout packet and sign up for familyID. Here is how to do that:
Go to
https://www.familyid.com/organizations/bellevue-high-school
From that website below go into "
Spring 2018 Athletics Registration" & then go into the green "
register now" tab. You can then create a familyID account or sign in if you already have one. Once in that, you will see Drill Team Tryouts at the bottom, hit that & go from there. You do not need to pay the fee yet.
Email
ecamp99@comcast.net if you have any questions.
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JUBILEE REACH SPORTS AT IS!
 Greetings Middle School Parents!
IS SPRING CLUB SPORTS REGISTRATION NOW OPEN
International School offers wonderful after school club sports for middle schoolers through Jubilee Reach.
Boys & Girls Co-Ed Basketball, (April 16 - June 15)
Boys & Girls Co-Ed Soccer (April 16 - June 15)
Girls Golf (April 17 - mid June)
Jubilee Athletics & Activities is the cornerstone of Jubilee REACH service in schools. Coaches Sterling and Brock have extensive Intermural sports backgrounds and relish bringing students of all abilities together to build an inclusive community, providing support and strengthening relationships through healthy competition.
REGISTER at http://jubileereach.bonzidev.com/athletics.
A membership application only needs to be filled out once per year.
To add your student's name to rosters, email IS site coaches Sterling Brown and Brock Hay.
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KING COUNTY SPORTS RESULTS
Check King County Sports results
here.
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MONDAY MESSENGER SUBMISSION GUIDELINES
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Please submit your information by FRIDAY at 12:00 (noon)
to
news@isptsa.org.
- 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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Membership
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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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