UPCOMING DATES AND EVENTS |
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THIS WEEK:
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Friday, 3/26–
Friday, 4/9 Thursday, 4/8 • Scholastic Book Fair benefiting the IS Library*
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Wednesday, 3/31, 1:00 PM • 6th Grade IS PE Experience*
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Thursday, 4/1, 7:00 PM • 12th Grade Parent/Guardian Virtual Meet-Up*
NEXT WEEK:
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Monday, 4/5, 9:00 AM • 7th Grade Parent/Guardian Virtual Meet-Up*
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Wednesday, 4/7, 3:00–6:00 PM • Scholastic Drive-Thru Book Fair*
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Thursday, 4/8, 6:30 PM • 8th Grade Parent Night: Transition to High School
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Thursday, 4/8, 7:30 PM • 8th Grade Parent/Guardian Virtual Meet-Up*
LOOKING AHEAD:
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Monday, 4/12–Friday, 4/30 • IS Challenge 5k/10k
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Monday, 4/12–Friday, 4/16 • NO SCHOOL—Spring Break
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Wednesday, 4/21 • AP Exam Payments Due (formerly March 1)*
* 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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GOLDEN ACORN AWARD NOMINATIONS BEGIN
We are beginning to accept applications for the Golden Acorn award. Our chair for this committee will be 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 there is someone in our PTSA community or the community at large who deserves this award, please complete this nomination award form and send in . The committee will be accepting nominations until May 12th. The recipient will be honored at the June ISPTSA General Membership meeting.
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SCHOLASTIC BOOK FAIR IS BACK!
HAPPENING NOW, Friday, March 26–Thursday, April 8
International School PTSA is hosting a virtual book fair with Scholastic Books. The book fair will run Friday, March 26 –Thursday, April 8 online. Here's the link to view and purchase: scholastic.com/bf/internationalschool1. All book purchases will help support the International School Library. Orders will be sent out as soon as they are received, and book shipping is waived for book orders over $25.
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JOIN A GRADE-LEVEL VIRTUAL COFFEE HOUR!
Stay connected to IS! Connect with parents and guardians in your student's cohort. Discuss topics of interest, find support from other parents, or organize the meetup for the class. Grab a beverage, relax, and enjoy the company!
12th Grade Parent & Guardian Meet Up
THIS Thursday, April 1, 7:00 PM
Join Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 996 410 7036
Passcode: Seniors
7th Grade Parent & Guardian Meet Up
Monday, April 5, 9:00 AM
Join Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 992 1879 4407
Passcode: zZ7gKj
8th Grade Parent & Guardian Meet Up
Thursday, April 8, 7:30 PM
Join Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 925 0652 5726
Passcode: PqR79r
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6TH GRADE IS PE EXPERIENCE!
THIS Wednesday, March 31, 1:00–2:00 PM
International School
Give your 6th grader a casual taste of PE at IS by running—or walking—off-campus PE running routes with volunteer high school students! This is a great way to get outside, get moving, feel connected to IS, and meet fellow students. Each meeting, high school students (and volunteer parents!) will lead our 6th graders on one of IS's many runs—Short Kelsey, Long Kelsey, Secret Garden—just name a few!
There are no timers or competitions. Join us for a voluntary meet-up and make some new friends!
Check out the SignUpGenius page for more info and to sign up. More dates will be added soon. Sponsored by ISPTSA.
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SCHOLASTIC DRIVE-THROUGH BOOK FAIR!
Wednesday, April 7, 3:00–6:00 PM
International School Parking Lot
In addition to the virtual book fair, we will be hosting a drive-through book fair in the parking lot of the school. This will be held April 7, 3:00–6:00 PM. People can purchase books onsite at International School. This will be a cashless event. There will be value packs with 25-50% discounts on these books.
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LEARN ABOUT THE HISTORY OF
INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL
I think we can all agree—International School is a special place! If you weren't able to join our PTSA to review the history of IS last week, you can see it here! While there is a recent promotional video, this video was created by IS graduates as their senior project in 2009. As mentioned in the video, "International School was created by six teachers who tested the status quo and dared to try something different." This is a 3-part video. Grab a coffee and enjoy—and feel that Titan Pride!
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2021 VIRTUAL STEM FAIR
Monday, April 5–Friday, April 9
Join us April 5–9 for the perfect opportunity to learn about various STEM fields from industry innovators and academia. Students from across Washington are invited to this extraordinary week-long event. The STEM Fair is hosted by students, for students. Registration is necessary for this fun, free, and all-virtual event!
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AP EXAMS MAY 4–JUNE 11
- All world language exams (Chinese, French, Japanese, and Spanish for IS students) will be in-person only. Chinese and Japanese testers will receive a message to the email address listed in the tester’s MyAP account from Kay Whelan or Kara Meisner with test-specific information.
- The final BSD schedule is posted on our website. Your exam date in your MyAP account might reflect a new date as updates are in progress. If you notice a conflict, please reach out so we can work together to adjust your schedule.
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Payment deadline is April 21. Students with fee waiver must complete the payment process to confirm exam registration. Visit our AP website for information about the program and payment instructions. Paid unused exams are eligible for full refund. Not sure if you paid? You can view your payment history in TouchBase.
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STUDENT NEWS & OPPORTUNITIES |
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RED CROSS TRAINING: HOME FIRE SAFETY & GENERAL PREPAREDNESS
Wednesday, April 7, 11:45 AM–12:30 PM
The International Red Cross Club will be hosting a free online safety training with presenters from Red Cross next Wednesday, April 7th, 11:45AM–12:30PM. In the presentation, the presenters will be going over information regarding home fire safety and general preparedness. If interested, you can access the meeting link here.
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REGISTER NOW FOR SPRING FOR SCHOOLS
Bellevue School Foundation reaches all of our students, bringing us beyond basic to best and making Bellevue Schools among the top in the nation. From computer science programs to early learning for vulnerable students to the arts, BSF is a driver of innovation and equity in our district.
Come celebrate the students and your contributions as we continue to “lean-in” to education: Engaging Hearts, Enriching Minds. Speakers feature Bellevue School District students sharing their stories of struggle and triumph, along with special keynote speaker, Duff McKagan, founding member and bassist from Guns N’ Roses.
If you'd like to be a part of creating this impact and making our schools the best in the state and the country, please register online at SpringforSchools.com and select International - Elizabeth Kronoff in the drop down menu as your virtual captain. Since this event is virtual, you can join me from wherever you happen to be.
Whether you can join us or not, please consider donating any amount today to support each and every students during these challenging times at BellevueSchoolsFoundation.org/donate. Thank you in advance for your support!
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SUPPORTING STUDENT WELL-BEING
Wednesday, April 21, 4:00–5:00 PM
The BSD counseling program, social-emotional curriculum developers and family engagement office, alongside community mental health partners, offer opportunities to inform families on ways to support student well-being. Click the above event links for meeting information.
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INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL SPIRIT WEAR |
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WEAR YOUR SCHOOL SPIRIT WITH PRIDE!
Your ISPTA is proud to make International School Spirit Wear available online with pickup or delivery options! Browse our selection of hoodies, sweatshirts, T-shirts, bags and more. All items are semi-customizable with two logo placement choices on all wearable items and optional additional printing. More options than are pictured here are available on the website.
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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 98009-0221
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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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