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UPCOMING DATES AND EVENTS
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THIS WEEK:
- Tuesday, 10/1, 7:45 AM • Picture Retakes
- Thursday, 10/3, 5:30–6:30 PM, Library • New to IS Tech Info Night (more info below)
- Thursday, 10/3, 6:30 PM • Curriculum Night
NEXT WEEK:
- Thursday, 10/10, 6:00 PM • PTSA General Meeting & Dinner (more info below)
- Friday, 10/11 • NO SCHOOL—BSD Professional Day
LOOKING AHEAD:
- Wednesday, 10/16 • Super Wednesday Testing
- Thursday, 10/17, 6:30 PM • 11th-Grade Parent Night
- Friday, 10/25, 7:00 PM • Fall Play
- Saturday, 10/26, 7:00 PM • Fall Play
- Saturday, 11/2, 8:00 PM • Homecoming Dance (High School)
- Thursday, 11/7, 6:00 PM • 6th-Grade Parent Night
- Thursday, 11/7, 7:30 PM • 9th/10th-Grade Parent Night
- Monday, 11/11 • NO SCHOOL—Veterans Day
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PLEASE HELP YOUR SCHOOL COMMUNITY!
IS and the ISPTSA are currently seeking the following volunteers:
- ISPTSA Family Dinner & General Meeting, Thursday, October 10
- On-call Volunteers, current school year
Click
here to learn more and sign up.
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IMPORTANT NEWS FOR ALL CURRENT AND FUTURE VOLUNTEERS—PLEASE READ!
New in 2019–20—Current and prospective BSD volunteers
must attend
a volunteer orientation at their school site. There will be three orientations in the month of October. These are intended
for all current and future volunteers
.
The first orientation is Tuesday, October 8, 10:15–10:45 AM. If you are planning to attend this orientation, please R.S.V.P. by emailing Traci Sullivan at
sullivant@bsd405.org
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RAISE THE TORCH
FOR THE PTSA GRANTS PROGRAM!
Did you know the ISPTSA is now accepting proposals for grants from IS Teachers, Staff, Students, and Parents to fund programs, supplies and activities which enhance and enrich student learning? Last year alone, the Grants Program funded $12,000 in proposals meeting this criteria. Each semester the ISPTSA makes this program available to support ideas not otherwise funded. With the grant proposal submission process currently underway for this semester,
you can
RAISE THE TORCH
to encourage learning and engagement at IS with a donation to the Fall Fundraiser today.
The ISPTSA Grants program is another example of how your donation to the ISPTSA comes to life through meaningful student experiences at IS! All donations to the Fall Fundraiser you give today are tax-deductible and 100% goes back to the IS community. To see a more robust list,
please check out What Your Donation Supports.
We invite all families to participate in this campaign, because your contribution—no matter the amount—makes a difference!
We ALL benefit from the community, academic excellence, and reputation our students were fortunate to join. This is our chance to give back and build on that legacy.
Choose a support level that works for you:
Gold
$500,
Silver
$250,
Bronze
$100, or define your own amount. For those families who can, we ask you to consider becoming a
Titan Torch
supporter with a donation of $1,000 or more.
Thanks for your consideration!
Go Titans!
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RENEW ONLINE WITH YOUR SMARTPHONE...
RIGHT NOW!
PTSA, like any professional membership, has an annual membership that needs to be renewed each yea.
Thank you to the over 360 parents and guardians who have either become members or renewed their memberships for the 2019-2020 school year! We are now
over 60% of the way
to our goal of full school membership—587 PTSA members.
Check out our roster of supportive members.
The roster has been updated to list people uniquely.
You can become a member or renew your membership
online by clicking here
, or you can stop by our membership table in the next three weeks.
ISPTSA membership will be represented at the following events, where we can take cash, credit, or check for you to join the ISPTSA or renew your membership:
- Thursday, October 3rd, 5:30 PM—Curriculum Night
- Thursday, October 10, 6:00 PM—ISPTSA General Meeting & Dinner
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2019 BELLEVUE SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD CANDIDATES FORUM
Monday, October 7, 12:00–2:00 PM
Wilburten Instructional Services Center, Rainier Room, 12241 Main Street, Bellevue
The Bellevue PTSA Council invites you to the
2019 BSD Board Candidates Forum
. The parents, teachers, students, school staffs, and Bellevue residents are all welcome. Hear about each candidate's vision for BSD and issues critical to education.
Carolyn Watson
,
Francine Wiest
, and
Jane Aras
are confirmed speakers.
Please register here
and submit questions on issues you are interested in. The PTSA Council will sort all submitted questions and present them to the candidates during the forum.
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MESSAGE FROM ISPTSA ADVOCACY CHAIR
Hi IS Families and Teachers,
I am the new advocacy chair for ISPTSA. My son Carson Hammer is a junior. My other son Davis graduated from Sammamish in 2017. I have degrees in political science and love advocating for kids. My parents were public school teachers, so I also have a passion for education.
I will do my best to keep you informed about any pending legislation relating to the health, safety, and education of our children. You may already know that the Washington State PTA is the oldest and the largest nonprofit grassroots children's advocacy association in our state!
Looking forward to working with you! Email me anytime.
Krista Hammer
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ISPTSA FAMILY DINNER AND GENERAL MEETING
Thursday, October 10, 6:00–7:30 PM
Please join us for our first General Membership meeting of the school year!
It’s a great opportunity for you to connect with your IS community and learn new information about the school.
6:00–6:30 PM:
Free Taco Bar Dinner s
ponsored by ISPTSA
will be provided
6:30–7:30 PM:
PTSA General Meeting, Agenda as follows:
– Review and approve Minutes from June 13 General Meeting
– Review and Approve Standing Rules for 2019-2020
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Approve 2019-20 Budget and Financial Report
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President's Report to the General Membership
- Introduction of 2019-20 ISPTSA Board
- Discussion of PTSA focus for 2019-20 year
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Principal Tara Gray to address the General Membership
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Committee reports:
- Fundraising
- Outreach
- Communications
- Community
- Grants
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Introduction of French Intern to the General Membership
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Any other business
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EDUCATION CONNECTIONS
The Community Engagement Committee (a joint venture of BSF, PTSA, and BSD) is excited to announce our first
Education Connection
of the 2019-2020 school year.
Hear our resident expert, Melissa deVita,
Deputy Superintendent for Finance and Operations of the Bellevue School District, discuss state funding, the impact on the Bellevue School District, and your property taxes.
Two sessions are available for this special program, b
oth will take place at the Wilburten Instructional Services Center, Rainier Room, 12241 Main Street, Bellevue.
Thursday, October 10, 11:30 AM–1:00 PM
Monday, October 14, 7:00–8:00 PM
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REFLECTIONS SUBMISSIONS DUE FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 15
The 2019-2020 theme is
Look Within
. Submit original works of art in one or all of the available arts categories: dance choreography, film, literature, music, photography, and visual arts. Only one art submission per category. All International School submissions are
due by Friday, November 15
.
Students can stop by the Commons Area on Tuesday, October 1, during lunch to pick up registration forms and rules for their artistic endeavors. All forms and rules will be available at the Reflections bulletin board. Please send questions to
Reflections@isptsa.org.
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PLEASE SUBMIT GRANT PROPOSAL SUBMISSIONS TO ISPTSA
The International School PTSA invites grant proposal submissions for the first half of academic year 2019–20. There will be two opportunities to apply for ISPTSA grants: once at the beginning of each semester. The grant proposals are
due by October 4, 2019, at 3:30 PM
and
MUST
be
emailed to
grants@isptsa.org
with the required signatures. The next opportunity will be in January 2020.
The ISPTSA grants support and supplement programs and activities that enhance and enrich student learning at International School and will be prioritized in alignment with the International School Goals & Key Strategies from the 2018-19 IS School Improvement Plan (excerpt below):
“International School provides opportunities for every student to develop essential knowledge and skills:
- Read with comprehension, write effectively, and communicate successfully in a variety of ways and settings and with a variety of audiences.
- Know and apply the core concepts and principles of mathematics; social, physical, and life sciences; civics and history, including different cultures and participation in representative government; geography; the arts; and heaIth and fitness.
- Think analytically, logically, and creatively, and integrate technology literacy and fluency as well as different experiences and knowledge to form reasoned judgments and solve problems.
- Understand the importance of work and finance and how performance, effort, and decisions directly affect future career and educational opportunities.”
International School teachers, staff, students, and parents are eligible to submit grant proposals. The funds for the grants are generously made available by the ISPTSA for encouraging learning and engagement at our school.
The ISPTSA Grants Committee will review and recommend proposals to ISPTSA board for final approval at their meeting in October 2019. The grant applicants will be notified of the ISPTA board's decision by end of October 2019.
Your grant proposals are a fantastic way to help us highlight and prioritize how the ISPTSA allocated funds are spent. We look forward to your proposals.
Thank you
ISPTSA Grants Committee
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ATTENTION: MIDDLE SCHOOL PARENTS
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POINSETTIA & WREATH SALES
It’s that time of year again! The leaves are falling, and the holidays are around the corner. It’s time for our ANNUAL SENIOR CLASS POINSETTIA & WREATH FUNDRAISER!
Poinsettias from Squak Mountain Nursery in Issaquah come in red, white, or shades of pink for $20 each.
POINSETTIA ORDER FORM
Wreaths, also from Squak Mountain, are 24 inches in diameter with ornamental pine cones and sell for $25 each. Add an optional holiday bow for $2.
WREATH ORDER FORM
These beautiful plants are the perfect holiday gift for friends, neighbors, and co-workers! They also serve as festive holiday decor for your office or home in bunches, or as a table centerpiece to last throughout the holiday season!
You can also order a poinsettia for a teacher or staff member as a holiday gift! What better way to show your appreciation for all that they do for our IS students? You may buy one for a designated teacher/staff member, or order for the staff pool and we’ll make sure that all the teachers receive one of these beautiful plants. We need your participation!
All proceeds go to the IS Senior Class to help with costs of Graduation Festivities!
Deadline for orders: Monday, November 4
(the sooner the better for teacher orders to ensure all staff receive a gift!)
Pickup: Monday, November 25, 3:00–5:00 PM
(no need to pick up teacher/staff gifts; we will deliver for you!)
The Class of 2020 thanks you for your support!!!
NOTE: All Senior families are asked to participate in this fundraiser, either by contributing $150 or purchasing/selling 10 plants. Please email Christina Terterov at
cterterov@yahoo.com
or Susan Ryder at
jacksusanryder@live.com with questions.
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CLASS OF 2020: COLLEGE APPLICATION WORKSHOP!
Saturday, October 5, 9:00 AM–12:00 PM
Students can drop in when it works for their schedule. This is a FANTASTIC time to do dedicated work on applications and get support from Melinda and Jill.
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AP EXAM REGISTRATION IS IN PROCESS!
This year, students are registering online with College Board for exams during their AP courses.
Does your student want to take an AP exam for a subject not taught at IS? Notify Jill ASAP at
follettj@bsd405.org
.
Fees are available to pay online through
Touchbase
, and exams will be ordered based on payments collected through 11/1. Late orders incur a $40 late fee per exam from College Board. This is three months earlier than in the past, due the College Board’s new exam registration deadline.
Contact Melinda Breeze at
breezem@bsd405.org
for information about scholarships by October 15.
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HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS CAN EARN CREDIT FOR TAKING THE MICROSOFT EXAMS!
Interest meetings:
Tuesday, October 1, during lunch or tutorial, in the library
Students should email Tara Jones at
jonesta@bsd405.org
with questions or for more information if they can't attend. Click here to see the
flyer
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IS TECH TEAM INTEREST MEETINGS
Monday, September 30,
during lunch or tutorial, in the library
To join the Tech Team, students need to get a
permission form
signed
by their teachers, counselor, and parents/guardians. Students need to see their teachers during tutorial (NOT during class) to get this form signed. The permission form can be accessed
here.
Once the form is submitted to
Tara Jones’ mailbox in the office
, students will be added to the Microsoft Teams and OneNote.
Students should email Tara Jones with questions or for more information if they can't attend:
jonesta@bsd405.org.
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CLUBS ARE STARTING!
Students can find out more information from the daily announcements and posters around the school, and parents can check out
Titan Times
.
Some clubs already had their interest meetings last week; here's a sample of what's happening this week:
- Interest meetings for the Innovation Tech Team take place Monday, September 30, during lunch OR tutorial, in the library.
- Interest meetings for Taking Microsoft Exams for College Credit take place Tuesday October 1, during lunch or tutorial, in the library.
- An interest meeting for Archery takes place Tuesday, October 1, in the main gym after school—high school and middle school students are welcome.
- The UNICEF interest meeting takes place on Wednesday, October 2, in room 208 during lunch—there will be food!
- The Girls Who Code interest meeting takes place Friday, October 4, in Room 101 during lunch.
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NEED HELP PAYING FOR SCHOOL EXPENSES?
Click here
to a
pply for assistance
and opt into sharing on Option 5 to be eligible for fee waivers. You must re-apply every school year.
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DO YOU HAVE TRANSPORTATION QUESTIONS OR PROBLEMS?
Please feel free to call Casey at the district office:
425-456-4512
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NEW TO INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL TECH INFO NIGHT
Thursday, October 3, 5:30–6:30 PM in the Library (before Curriculum Night)
Please bring your student(s) and their laptop(s) to learn about the technology used at IS.
Note
: If your student can’t attend, please bring their school laptop, username, and password, so you can interact during the event!
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STUDENT NEWS & COMMUNITY EVENTS
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BELLEVUE GIFTED ALLIANCE FALL EVENT
Monday, October 7, 2019, 6:30–8:00 PM
Wilburten Instructional Services Center, Rainier Room
12241 Main Street, Bellevue
Dr. Duran will be speaking at BGA's Fall Event:An Update on our Advanced Learning Vision. We will also address: The Dos and Don'ts of How to Help Your Child Succeed in the Bellevue School District.
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STUDENT SPORTS & OPPORTUNITIES
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JAVA CLASSES FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS
Seattle Advocates for Education, a youth-led nonprofit by high schoolers, is providing java classes for middle school students at a small fee for beginners and intermediate-level students. We have qualified high-school instructors with years of experience and are excited to work with students!
If you’re child is interested in programming and wants a head-start before high school, check our programs at
seattleadvocatesfe.org
.
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BELLEVUE BOYS SOCCER INFORMATION MEETING
Wednesday, October 2, 2:30 PM, BHS Library
Interested returning and new players, please join coaches Steve, Seth, and Tao for a meeting this Wednesday. Players only, please—t
here will be an information meeting for families at a later date.
If you (or your student) were not in the program last year and want to receive information about tryouts and the upcoming 2020 spring season, please contact
bhsboyssoccerbooster@outlook.com
, or Margot Schwartz (
schwartztobin@gmail.com
) with the names, email addresses, and student's graduation year.
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MASTHEAD / DIRECTORY / LINKS
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President
Azfar Moazzam
Secretary
Zena Heywood
Treasurer 1
Tony Wang
Treasurer 2
Nancy Chung
VP of Communications
Li Wu
VPs of Community
Qiong Chen &
Rachel An
VP of Fundraising
Dori Kelleran
VPs of Outreach
Meribeth Nordloef-Pedersen
& Beverly Ni
Membership
OPEN
Advocacy
Krista Hammer
Monday Messenger
Julie Molinari
Website
Li Zhang
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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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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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
445 128th Ave. SE
Bellevue, WA 98005
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ISPTSA TUMBLER
Support your school community and the environment by buying an ISPTSA Tumbler
These great-looking 14-oz dual-wall insulated stainless-steel tumblers have a swivel lid with drink-thru opening and a plastic-ring seal to stave off spills. With the ISPTSA logo, it will keep your drink hot or cold while you look cool handling the morning commute or afternoon pickup, and your purchase will benefit the International School PTSA!
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MONDAY MESSENGER
SUBMISSION GUIDELINES
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- Please submit articles by FRIDAY at 12:00 PM (noon) to news@isptsa.org.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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
445 128th Ave. SE
Bellevue, WA 98005
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