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RAISE THE TORCH FOR FRENCH LANGUAGE ENRICHMENT!

We’re 55% of the way to our $30,000 goal for the Fall Fundraiser!  Thank you to all the families who have generously given to our campaign to date! Let’s keep the donations coming!  

We invite all families to participate in this campaign because your contribution—no matter the amount—makes a difference! All donations to the Fall Fundraiser you give today are tax-deductible, and 100% goes back to the IS community.  

Did you know the ISPTSA Grants Committee is now reviewing a wide range of proposals submitted by IS teachers, staff, students, and/or parents?  How does this benefit our students? 

Here's an example: L ast year, the French Department applied for and received funding for several grants and were able to supplement and enrich the learning experience for all IS students with the following:

All of the above were funded through the PTSA! The French Department grants are just a few examples from last year’s Grants Program which funded almost $18,000 throughout the year.

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. To see a more robust list, please check out  What Your Donation Supports .

DONATE ONLINE NOW!

Prefer to write a check? Fill out and mail back this  donation form  to the ISPTSA.  

Questions? Please contact  [email protected] .  

Thank you for your consideration!

Go Titans!

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VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

STEP UP AND VOLUNTEER AT INTERNATIONAL!

IS and the ISPTSA are currently seeking the following volunteers:

Click here to learn more and sign up.

A HUGE THANK YOU TO THESE VOLUNTEERS WHO STEPPED UP!

Treasurer 2— Nancy Chung

Bulletin Board— Dawn Furukawa

Reflections Chair— Dawei Huang

Hearing Screening— Sophia Cheng , Anna Marshak , Carole Roane , Kristina Sunwoo , and Vivien Wang .

PTSA NEWS

7TH & 8TH GRADE PARENT/GUARDIAN MEET-UP

7th and 8th grade parents/guardians, we'd like to invite you to the first meet-up of the year. This time, we're doing a joint social while the kids are at their 1st Middle School Social of the year. We look forward connecting with everyone!

Sophia Cheng & Courtney Stanton (7th Grade Parent Reps), and Sherry Liu (8th Grade Parent Rep)

When : Friday, September, 28, 7:15-8:30 PM (Student Social is 7-9 PM at IS)

Where : Rivue Bar and Grill (Residence Inn Bellevue hotel lobby)

605 114th Ave SE, Bellevue, WA 98004, 425-637-8500

Note: Parking can be a little tight. There is additional parking across the street at the S.E. 8th Street Park & Ride.

Contact: Sophia Cheng (Lily Ulrich's mom),  [email protected] , 408.892.5993 or Courtney Stanton (Rian Stanton's mom),  [email protected] , 425.289.9694

REFLECTIONS PROGRAM KICKOFF

The Reflections program has kicked off with a super theme: Heroes Around Me . If your student is interested in participating this year, rules and entry forms will be available in the commons area until the end of September. The deadline for submissions is November 15. 

Please contact Dawei Huang at  [email protected] with questions . 

IT ONLY TAKES A MOMENT TO SUPPORT OUR STUDENTS!

 

Stop by our PTSA table during parent grade nights at school, become a PTSA member, and help us reach our goal of 100% of students supported by you!   We will have tea and treats!  

A dual membership of $35 supports two students, a single membership of $20 supports one student. Dual memberships need to have two different adults or one adult and one student listed. You can sign up online  here , or download our  form  and drop it off at the office with cash or check.  

Whether you are a new 6th-grade parent or starting the twilight years at IS for your 12th grader, you are a part of the IS community and we need your support as a part of ISPTSA. Any questions, please contact Sharon Chen:  [email protected] .

CARPOOLING UPDATE

This week, requests for carpooling have been paired and sent out. We are still looking for families coming from Enatai, returning to Newport Hills after school, and coming from Somerset/Newcastle for zero hour (jazz band). If you are interested in forming a carpool and are from those areas, contact Meribeth at:  [email protected] with “carpooling request” in the subject line. Please provide your name, your student(s) name(s), grade(s), and the area from which you would like to carpool. 

MIDDLE SCHOOL SOCIAL THIS FRIDAY!

Friday, September 28, 7:00 PM

All middle school students are invited to attend the Middle School Social this Friday at 7:00 PM. Thank you to the ASB for planning and organizing the event! Check out the Titan Times throughout the week for more info.

REMINDER: NO FOOD DELIVERIES ALLOWED TO SCHOOL



As a reminder, students should not be having food delivered to the school. To do so is a disruption to the office and is an imposition on the delivery driver.

HEALTHY YOUTH SURVEY FOR 6TH, 8TH, 10TH & 12TH GRADES

October 17 During Community

All 6th, 8th, 10th, and 12th graders will be taking the Healthy Youth Survey on October 17 during Community time. This anonymous survey asks questions about health habits, relationships, and school. The results are used to inform schools and Washington State on how to better serve students. More information can be found in the office and online here .

PLAN AHEAD FOR CURRICULUM NIGHT PARKING

Thursday, September 27, 6:30 PM, Gym

We all enjoy the fact that IS is a small school—in fact, that is likely one of the reasons you chose to enroll your student here—but don't forget that it comes with an even smaller parking lot!

Please arrive on Curriculum Night early and packed with patience, as we all navigate the parking and construction issues together.

Thank you!

NAVIGATING MATH CURRICULUM—ALGEBRA I/II & GEOMETRY—INFO NIGHT SURVEY

Tuesday, October 2, 6:00 PM

To better facilitate your needs and questions, please fill out this quick survey!

Thank you, and I hope to see you all there!

Regen Lorden

STUDENT NEWS & COMMUNITY EVENTS

ACT/SAT TEST PREP COURSES PROVIDED BY SAMMAMISH HIGH SCHOOL PTSA

The ACT and SAT are standardized tests used by many colleges as part of their admissions determination. To help high school students, the Sammamish High School PTSA is sponsoring an ACT/SAT Prep Course including sections in verbal, math, and science skills. Students may register for one, two, or all three sections that will meet once per week over four weeks. Classes include worksheets of sample questions, test-taking strategies, and practice exams. 

 

Dates & Times:

Fall Course:  October 2-25

​Spring Course:  March 5-28

​Tuesdays, 6:30-8:00 PM: Math Skills, Instructor: Lorinda Flikkema

Thursdays, 6:30-7:30 PM: Verbal Skills, Instructor: Anne Fillmore

Thursdays, 7:45-8:45 PM: Science Skills, Instructor: Jessica Youmans

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Cost

$50 for one section; $90 for any two sections; or $120 for all three sections.

The SHS PTSA is offering partial scholarships to students with financial need. The scholarship rate is a flat fee of $30, regardless of the number of sections selected. Your counselor’s signature on the paper registration form is necessary to qualify for the scholarship rate.

 

For more information and to register please  click here .