THIS WEEK (All grades in remote learning.):

NEXT WEEK (All students who opted for hybrid will have in-person learning starting next week and through the end of the school year. Students who opted for 100 percent remote will continue with that option through the end of the school year.):

* More information included in message below

Please email board@isptsa.org to learn more and sign up. Thank you!

THIS Thursday, April 22, 7:00 PM

Join us online this Thursday evening to hear about ISPTSA business, learn about upcoming programs and events, and discover future opportunities to connect with your IS community.

Principal White will be joining us to present an update on IS and school programs, as well as answer your questions. We will review our school year and elect a nominating committee.

Do you have questions? Do you want to know what future events your ISPTSA is planning? Do you want to connect with YOUR community? Get comfortable, grab a snack or beverage, and join us online THIS THURSDAY AT 7:00 PM.

Topic: ISPTSA General Membership Meeting

Time: April 22, 7:00 PM

Join Zoom Meeting:

Meeting ID: 935 7837 6443

Passcode: 7C3Qcn

For questions, please contact Emilie at president@isptsa.org.

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.

All applications are due Friday, May 14, at midnight.

Click here for the ISPTSA Scholarship application in Word format or as a PDF.  

If you are an ISPTSA member and are interested in being on the Scholarship Committee, please email Renee, Volunteer Coordinator, at volunteer@isptsa.org.

Please contact Bev at VPOutreach@isptsa.org with questions.

Applications Due Sunday, May 2, 11:59 PM

Bellevue PTSA Council offers twelve (12) $1,000 scholarships to seniors representing each high school in BSD annually. The Alice Hurd Memorial Scholarship recognizes outstanding community service and rewards one student from each high school a $1,000 scholarship. The Bellevue PTSA Council Scholarship rewards academic excellence to one graduating senior from each high school, funded by Bellevue PTSA Council. Applicants will be evaluated by the Bellevue PTSA Council Scholarship Committee consisting of representatives from each high school.  

More information and online applications can be found here: http://www.bellevueptsacouncil.com/scholarships.html

Please email questions to bpcscholarshipcommittee@gmail.com.

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. 

Any questions, please contact Li at golden-acorn-nomination@isptsa.org.

View the 800 Bus Routes: 887, 824, 886 and 888 (PDF). These routes have traditionally been provided by King County Metro but will be provided by BSD district transportation, via the yellow school buses, for the time being.

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THIS Thursday, April 22, 6:30 PM

Attend with your student to collaborate on building out the 4-year plan for high school. You’ll get to learn more about Naviance and the Four-Year Plan. We will also do another run-through of the graduation requirement, High School, and Beyond Planning.

For questions, email the IS Office at internationalschooloffice@bsd405.org.

Spirit Week: April 19–23

AP EXAMS MAY 4–JUNE 11

Payment deadline is April 21. Students with a 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.

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.

Please contact Jill at follettj@bsd405.org with questions.

The competition closes on May 2nd, 2021. Don’t miss out on this opportunity; check us out @leadersoftodaynw and SIGN UP NOW at our website!

Register for this virtual event.

Please register at SpringForSchools.com and join us as we celebrate our students, hear their voices of hope and marvel at their achievements through this year of challenge and change.

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!

If you have any questions about BSF or its programs, you can view our programs here, or contact Elizabeth at elizabeth.kronoff@gmail.com.

THIS Wednesday, April 21, 4:00–5:00 PM (General Session)

THIS Thursday, April 22, 3:30–4:30 PM (Mandarin Speakers Session)

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 wellbeing. Click here to watch this forum on Microsoft Teams.

Learn more about the BSD Counseling at https://bsd405.org/services/counseling/ or email Bellevue School District at pubinfo@bsd405.org with questions.

University of Washington Summer Youth Programs is excited to announce a variety of remote enrichment courses for students who want to keep learning over summer break.

DIY Electronics! (Waitlist)

Visit the website for registration information and course details. Email UW Summer Youth Programs for more information.

With some students returning to school in-person, now is an opportune time to purchase an International School facemask, vehicle cling decal or sticker. Also check out our wide selection of clothing and bags. There's even a lawn blanket for watching games and enjoying the summer days ahead!

All International School Spirit Wear are available online with pickup or delivery options. Some items are semi-customizable with two logo placement choices on wearable items and optional additional printing. More options than are pictured here are available on the website. Proceeds benefit our ISPTSA.

Contact Melissa at sam_mel@yahoo.com with questions.