UPCOMING DATES AND EVENTS |
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THIS WEEK:
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Thursday, 5/6, 9:00 AM • Virtual Principal Coffee
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Thursday, 5/6 • Final Forms for Focus Week Participation Due*
NEXT WEEK:
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Wednesday, 5/12 • Golden Acorn Nominations Due*
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Friday, 5/14, midnight • ISPTSA Scholarship Applications Due*
LOOKING AHEAD:
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Wednesday, 5/19 • IS PE Experience for 6th Graders - TBD
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Wednesday, 5/26 • IS PE Experience for 6th Graders - TBD
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Monday, 5/31 • NO SCHOOL—Memorial Day
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Friday, 6/18 • Class of 2021 Commencement
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Tuesday, 6/22 • Last Day of 2020–21 School Year
* More information included in message below
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THESE POSITIONS NEED YOU!
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ISPTSA VP Fundraising, current school year
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ISPTSA VP Communications, current school year
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Grade-Level Representatives, current school year
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DO YOU WANT TO GIVE BACK TO THE INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL COMMUNITY?
Have you been thinking of stepping up into an ISPTSA role? This is the time to make the move! The nominations committee is now accepting inquiries for ISPTSA board positions for 2021-2022—and don't worry, an inquiry is just an opportunity to explore what positions are available without a firm commitment. No matter how much time you have to give, how much volunteering you've done in the past, or what grade level your students are in, your involvement in the ISPTSA will make a difference in the International School community for years to come.
Thank you to Angelika Koch-Leibmann, Beverly Ni and Meribeth Nordloef-Pedersen for volunteering at the General Membership Meeting to steer the nominations committee for ISPTSA.
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NEED: EMPTY 2 LITER BOTTLES!
We need your help! IS Eighth Grade Science will be doing a fun experiment for Focus Week Wednesdays using 2 liter bottles, and we still need to collect a lot more. Please bring any empty, clean and cap-free 2 liter bottles to either Mr. Stephen Miller's or Mr. Wesley Hung's classrooms this week. Thank you!
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WELCOME BACK, TITANS!
Hopefully you saw this "Welcome Back Titans" sign on the lawn this week. The PTSA thought this would be a good way to welcome students and staff back to the first full week of in-person school since March 2020. We hope all students and staff had a great week back.
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ISPTSA 2020–2021 SCHOLARSHIPS
Applications Due Friday, May 14, midnight
Exciting news, Seniors! Our very own ISPTSA will be awarding four $500 Scholarships to the IS Class of 2021 to help celebrate and honor our graduating seniors. We thank all the PTSA members that contributed to support this scholarship and our school.
If you are an ISPTSA member and are interested in being on the Scholarship Committee, please email Renee, Volunteer Coordinator, at volunteer@isptsa.org.
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GOLDEN ACORN AWARD NOMINATIONS
Nominations Due Wednesday, May 12
We are now accepting applications for the Golden Acorn award. Our chair for this committee is Li Wu, the 2019–2020 recipient. The Golden Acorn is a high honor awarded by the ISPTSA to a school or community volunteer in recognition of their dedication and service to children and youth. The ISPTSA has awarded this honor to recipients since 1994.
If you feel someone in our PTSA community or the community at large deserves this award, please complete this nomination award form and send it in . The committee will accept nominations until Wednesday, May 12. The recipient will be honored at the June ISPTSA General Membership meeting.
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INTERNATIONAL PTSA MEMBERS: ARE YOU PASSIONATE ABOUT A SPECIFIC ISSUE AFFECTING CHILDREN ON A STATEWIDE LEVEL?
The submission process is now open. The deadline for submissions is June 1, 2021.
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BUS ROUTE CHANGES
Route 60 which covers the previous Metro Supplemental Route 888 and Route 62, which covers the previous Metro Route 249, have had changes to the route times. Please check online or download the file.
For current bus routes, please check the BSD district transportation website: https://bsd405.org/departments/transportation/bus-routes/
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COMPLETE FINAL FORMS TO PARTICIPATE IN FOCUS WEEK
Due THIS Wednesday, May 5
If you are an International School HYBRID student in 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th or 11th grade, you need to complete your paperwork in Final Forms before Wednesday May 5. Students who do not submit their paperwork will not be allowed to participate in Focus Week activities.
Here are directions you can download:
If you have additional questions, contact our assistant principal Tracy Sullivan at sullivant@bsd405.org.
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NATIONAL FRENCH CONTEST RESULTS
Congratulations to all students who participated in Le Grand Concours (French Contest) on March 17. The results are in!
Le Grand Concours is a national contest sponsored by the American Association of Teachers of French. Nearly 30,000 students in all 50 states competed in the 2021 event. The concours is on the list of approved tests published by the National Association of Secondary School Principals.
International School is proud to announce that several of our students have ranked in the highest scores and received an award this year.
Gold Award (students in 95th percentile nationwide): Sarah Ren
Silver Award (students in 90th or 85th percentile nationwide): Maple Dang, Magdalena White, Ivy Wilson, Novia Liu
Bronze Award (students in 80th or 75th percentile nationwide): Louis De Groot, Jackson Novotny, Dahlia Parekh, Eden Sanguin, McKenzie Toomey, Zoe Sanguin
Honorable Mention Award (students in 70th, 65th, 60th, 55th, or 50th percentiles nationwide): Andy Chen, Sophie Lambert, Ivan Pong, Andia Pouresfandiary, Aivy Wang, Andrew Davidson, Sofia Rudic, Isaac Wu, Kelsey Wang, Julianna Ma, Kavya Selvakumar, Carla Yoo
Every student who took part in the contest, regardless of score, will receive a printed certificate of participation. Thank you to all and félicitations!
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AP EXAMS MAY 4–JUNE 11
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The AP Exam test schedule for International School students includes the time to report/check-in. Makeup exams will be offered in the next available administration. Makeups for Admin 3 digital exams will be in late June, schedule TBA.
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For digital exams, you must load the Digital Testing App for EACH exam. Link in MyAP. ***NOTE: Students who downloaded the app on their BSD laptop prior to the evening of 4/22 will need to reload the app, as it was replaced.*** BSD laptops must be used for World Language and Music Theory exams, but personal computers are allowed for all other digital exams.
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Learn more about AP updates here.
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OTHER RESOURCES FOR RETURNING TO SCHOOL
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View the schedule and correct entrance on our website, Click here for the map of classroom locations.
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Complete the Daily Health Check prior to entering the school building. Save the link for easy access: https://healthcheck.bsd405.org/
- Need in-person tech help? Jess Albrecht is available in room 113 between classes, during lunch, and after school on MONDAYS AND FRIDAYS. Appointments available but not required. If you have a software issue or you believe your problem can be fixed remotely you can reach out to Jess on teams or by phone at 425-456-6520 M-F 7:30am-3:30pm. Chargers, styluses, and stylus batteries may be purchased in the main office.
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Grab-and-Go Meals are available after school in the Commons. FREE to all students.
BSD Resources:
- BSD Essential Resources Hotline: 425.456.4470 Mon-Fri 9am-1pm Resource for nutrition, technology, childcare and social/emotional.
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BSD Family Connections Centers: Open to all BSD students and families. FREE food and hygiene products.
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STUDENT NEWS & OPPORTUNITIES |
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INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL DROP-IN TUTORING SCHEDULE CHANGE
Because of changes in our schedule, Tuesday Drop-In Tutoring will now be available:
- Tuesdays at 3:00–3:30 PM
- Tuesdays MATH Drop-In Tutoring will also only be available IMT 1, IMT 2, Algebra 1 (middle school math only on Tuesdays)
- Wednesdays at 12:30–1:00 PM
PLEASE take advantage of our Drop-In Tutoring program! We have very helpful and knowledgeable tutors. You can find the link to join the Drop-In Tutoring in the International School Teams.
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INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL SPIRIT WEAR |
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WEAR YOUR SCHOOL SPIRIT WITH PRIDE!
Warmer weather is here! Sport our International School t-shirts while benefiting our ISPTSA. All International School Spirit Wear are available online for delivery or for pickup from Winner's Sportswear in Bellevue.
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MASTHEAD / DIRECTORY / LINKS |
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President
Secretary
Treasurer 1
Treasurer 2
VP of Communications
OPEN
VP of Community
VP of Fundraising
OPEN
VPs of Outreach
Membership
Grants
Advocacy
Monday Messenger
Website
IS Staff Liaison
Marrene Franich & Wesley Hung
PTSA
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SHOP FOR THE BELLEVUE SCHOOLS FOUNDATION
Enter Amazon.com through this link and Amazon will donate 8% of every purchase you make to support Bellevue students, including those at IS! Share the link and spread the word to family and friends anywhere.
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SCHOOL DIRECTORY & LINKS
Attendance 425-456-6545
Main Office 425-456-6500
MS Counseling 425-456-6546
HS Counseling 425-456-6542
Registrar 425-456-6535
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SUPPORT YOUR PTSA
Donate Anytime
Write your check to the International School PTSA and send it to:
ISPTSA, PO Box 221, Bellevue WA 98009
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If you were forwarded this ISPTSA Monday Messenger email and you would like to receive it regularly, subscribe here!
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CONFUSED ABOUT SOMETHING?
The ISPTSA is always here to help answer your IS questions.
Email us here, and we'll help you find the answers you need.
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MONDAY MESSENGER
SUBMISSION GUIDELINES
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Please submit articles by THURSDAY at 5:00 PM to news@isptsa.org.
- Please include contact information for questions from readers.
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We encourage submissions that align with our mission.
- Submissions are subject to review by the ISPTSA and may be accepted, rejected, or edited.
- Please use a separate email for each article submitted.
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Documents in plain text are preferred, however, you are welcome to include an image or icon as a separate attachment—please do not include them in the body of your email or document.
- If you need to link to a registration form or document, send us either the address of the link or a pdf copy of the document.
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If you would like your article to repeat in successive Monday Messenger editions, please resubmit it for each edition in which you would like it to appear. If you do not resubmit it, it will not be republished.
- Note: you will receive an automatic confirmation email response once you submit material to the Monday Messenger.
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International School PTSA
P.O. Box 221
Bellevue, WA 98009-0221
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