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International School will be hosting the Middle School Games Social after school on Friday, January 21 from 3:45–5:15 pm. This will be an opportunity for middle school students to connect with each other over board games, card games, video games, and basketball. We will have game stations set up in the library, commons, and gym, and we need parent support for supervision. Parent chaperones help maintain a safe and appropriate gaming environment by monitoring student activity and redirecting energy when appropriate. You can even join in on the games!

If you are interested and available to chaperone, please email Assistant Principal Traci Sullivan at sullivant@bsd405.org.

Volunteers will be required to provide proof of vaccination status. If you are interested in volunteering, please email Assistant Principal Traci Sullivan.

Please email the ISPTSA Board to learn more and sign up. Thank you!

A big thank you to our awesome IS staff and teachers for all your support.  We are very excited to announce that we have reached our goal for 100% STAFF membership!! 

Dear IS Families, we still need you in the new year! We are more than 80% toward our goal for ISPTSA general membership. Please join ISPTSA today!

Questions? Contact us at membership@isptsa.org.

TOMORROW, January 11, 9–10 AM

TEAMS meeting: Click here to join the meeting

Please join us for our next virtual principal coffee with Principal Russell White! For questions, email the International School Main Office.

Our two Terrific Titan Teachers of the week are... ABI HORSFALL and MATT LYON!

This is Abi Horsfall’s first year at International School, but she’s been teaching for 10 years! Abi’s interests are super diverse. She loves math, physics, astronomy, and the history of Celtic languages. It doesn’t stop there! Abi’s favorite place to vacation is Portillo, Chile; she loves the book “A Wrinkle in Time”; and she wishes she could read minds. Wow, what an interesting and terrific Titan Teacher. Next time you are in the 200 hallway, say hi to Abi Horsfall! 

Mr. Lyon grew up in Colorado, loves to travel in Switzerland, and enjoys doing any activity that involves mountains, like hiking and skiing. If Mr. Lyon had a superhero power, it would be “being super nice,” so we would believe he is already a superhero! If Mr. Lyon could teach any subject, he would teach Japanese History—cool! Next time you are in the 200 hallway, say hello to Matt Lyon, a terrific Titan teacher!

For questions about Titan Teacher of the Week, email Janet Towne.

Due THIS Friday, January 14, 4:30 PM

Click here to apply.

For siblings of current International School students, the International School Lottery Applications lottery is now open! You MUST apply by THIS Friday at 4:30 PM to be enrolled in autumn 2022. This applies to incoming 6th-grade students (current 5th graders) for the 2022–2023 school year. Those who miss the application period may submit a waitlist application to be added to the bottom of the waitlist, so don't delay! Click here to apply. Questions? Email IS Registrar, Katherine Parkin.

To read more news from Principal Russell White, click HERE. For questions, email the International School Main Office.

With TEAMS Chat disabled, school email is now one of the primary methods for staff to communicate with students. It is also a key communication tool between students. Be sure to check your school email inbox daily!

BSD’s Department of Family Engagement is hosting its annual Family Engagement Survey until Tuesday, February 1. Read more here. For questions, email BSD.

Students and families from all BSD high schools are welcome to join these live virtual sessions. Check back on this page for College Conference information including schedule, session descriptions, and links to join the sessions. Materials and videos from last year's 2021 Virtual College Conference can be found HERE. For questions, email brownric@bsd405.org.

Congratulations to Da Ravens, IS's very own Robotics team, for bringing home a Core Values Award at the First Lego League (FLL) event! All 3 teams did an amazing job, and while it was the first time participating for many of our students, we saw a lot of growth through this experience. We are especially proud that everyone did their best to embody IS Titan Robotics Club's and FIRST Robotic's values. Special thanks to our student advisors, Nusha and Abhishri, who set the example and mentored the team. Way to go, Da Ravens! For questions, email the Titan Robotics Team.

THIS Wednesday, January 12, 5 PM

RSVP HERE to participate in the Zoom Meeting.

Learn how our BSD Culturally-Responsive Classroom Libraries elevate and affirm student identity and empower students with the cultural context to thrive. Find out more about the event HERE. Email BSF with questions.

Friday, May 13, 11:00 AM–1:30 PM

Our annual Spring for Schools luncheon is our biggest fundraiser of the year. Donors contribute nearly $900,000 to support the Bellevue School District. With a history spanning over 30 years, Bellevue Schools Foundation’s annual benefit luncheon raises the critical funds needed to help students in Bellevue’s public schools succeed in school and in life. The luncheon is one of the Eastside’s largest philanthropic events, typically hosting over 1,000 professionals, parents, and community leaders who are committed to ensuring that all students have access to opportunities that will help them thrive in an increasingly competitive global marketplace. Email BSF with questions.

Stay charged in this moisture-wicking, color-preserving fleece in heathered yarn dye. Click here to shop for this and more! Orders can be picked up from Winner's Sportswear Bellevue for free or delivered. Proceeds benefit ISPTSA. Email Melissa, VP of Community, with questions.

Raise funds for ISPTSA with the Box Tops for Education app. By scanning your grocery and office supply store receipts, qualifying products will be instantly credited to our school. It's easy and adds up fast! Download the app on your phone, and select IS by searching zip code 98005. Questions? Email ISPTSA Fundraising.