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Reason #1: Joining the ISPTSA Board will directly impact the school and students, and you’ll get to know your student's school community.

Stay tuned next week for Reason #2. Contact nominations@isptsa.org with questions.

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

Happy Valentine's Day! ISPTSA is starting a four-week membership drive to reach our goal of 100% support for every International School student! We only need 110 more members! Everyone in the IS community, teachers/staff, students, parents, and guardians, are invited to join your PTSA. Please help us spread the word and invite your friends, grandparents, and even businesses to join ISPTSA.

ISPTSA members are all Washington State PTA and National PTA members. Please don’t forget to use your membership card for WSPTA member discounts and National PTA member offers.

Join ISPTSA today! Questions? Contact membership@isptsa.org.

This year’s spring musical is Mamma Mia! Performances will be on March 4, 5, 11, and 12. Ticket sales open TODAY until February 18 on Touchbase under "My School" and "ASB Activities/Clubs." No tickets at the door. There will be assigned seating for family pods with 6 foot distancing to adhere to COVID guidelines. These purchases are associated with a student account, so any extended family purchases should be made at the same time. For questions, please email Renuka Getchell, Drama Co-Parent.

Register by THIS Friday, February 18

The IS French Department is inviting ALL students to participate in Le Grand Concours, a French-language national competition organized by the American Association of Teachers of French. Le Grand Concours is an approved test published by the National Association of Secondary School Principals. Participants receive official certificates. Medals are awarded to some participants based on scores. The competition will be held in person at International School and will take about 1.25–1.5 hours to complete. To pay the $6 per student fee, use the school payment system and choose the Miscellaneous category. Click HERE for a helpful screenshot. Once payment is made, teachers will register the student with AATF and provide optional review material to students. Contact your French teacher if you have questions.

Do you have a special talent you can share? Show it off at the International School Talent Show on Friday, April 1. More details of the event to come after Midwinter Break. We are excited to see what you can do! Questions? Contact ASB Advisor, Matt Lyon.

Monday, May 23–Friday, May 27

Each Focus Week activity provides instruction in various work skills and career education. We are excited to be returning to five full days of activities that will take place between regular school hours each day. The activities will take place both on-campus and off-campus, depending on the Focus Week activity. Learn more about Focus Week and see the timeline here. See the Focus Week Brochure here. For questions, contact the IS Main Office.

Monday, February 28 is the last day for late registration (+$40) of AP exams. Exams begin Monday, May 2. See the schedule HERE. Check with your AP teachers for details on review sessions. Questions? Email Jill Follett, IS Counseling Secretary.

Makerspace is now open for arts and crafts, electronics, and creative building. All students are welcome to drop in during lunch on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays. Lots of interesting supplies available and plenty of space to create something amazing! Contact Loren Diggs, IS Humanities Teacher, or Jess Albrecht, IS Tech Specialist, for more information. 

Thank you to International School parent, Melissa Richardson, for helping us host Middle School Game Room. It's a great place to build new connections and friendships. Board games and card games are available. Questions? Email MS Counselor, Arty Christianto.

With early mornings and afterschool tutorials and activities, a wholesome snack energizes and keeps students strong and focused throughout the day. Don't forget to pack some snacks from home for that healthy break!

Donate your used ACT, AP, and SAT test prep books to Washington Book Exchange at IS, WBE’s newest branch! Place books in the blue box in the front office. Need a book and can’t afford it? Request one here for pick up one at IS. Questions? Email Lauren Dex (10th grade) via Teams or email Jill Follett, IS Counseling Secretary.

With more than 23,000, ballots counted, it appears that our two levies are heading for voter approval. A huge thank you to our community for helping us continue local levy funding to provide an excellent education for our students. Learn more about what our levies will fund on our School Levies webpage. Questions? Contact BSD.

The MS Teams private chat feature will be enabled for high school students grades 9-12 beginning today, February 14. Read more in the Bellevue School District email sent on February 11. Questions? Contact BSD.

Did you miss the 2022 Virtual College Conference that was held on Wednesday, February 9? Recorded presentations will be made available on this webpage. You can also check out presentations from the prior year. For questions, email frieboem@bsd405.org.

February’s Black History Month is a time to remember the achievements of Black pioneers like six-year-old, Ruby Bridges, and celebrate the history and contributions of Black Americans to American history. Hear from BSD educators as they reflect on these achievements and progress in public education. Read more here. Questions? Contact BSD.

It's not too late! Even though the registration deadline passed for middle school volleyball, middle school students are still welcome to come. Please join and get the word out! Questions? Contact Stephen Miller, IS Teacher and Volleyball Coach.

Apply online by Tuesday, March 1

This statewide essay contest explores the important and varied influencers in the lives and education of children from the children’s perspective. Every day children are exposed to a variety of people and each one has an opportunity to influence the path a child decides to take. Whether it is someone that sparks an interest in a new topic, helps them work through a problem, shapes the kind of person they want to become by modeling behavior, simply listens to them, or any number of other actions, this is the platform for students to share their appreciation. Questions? Email WSPTAEssay@wastatepta.org.

The Consortium for Mathematics and its Applications (COMAP) announced the results of the 2021 High School Mathematical Contest in Modeling (HiMCM) on January 28. A total of 705 teams, representing 303 schools and 20 countries, competed. Students work as a team and improve their modeling, problem-solving, programming, and writing skills in this event.

Congratulations to International School students Anthony Chen, Yuzhang Sun, Ted Guan, Keira Chen, and Advisor Alex Chen, who won the Finalist Award! The group created math models to forecast water levels, identified periods of drought, and found solutions for water shortages at Lake Mead. They will compete again in 2022 and welcome other students to join. If you're interested in joining or if you have questions, please email Gang Chen.

Don't miss out on spring sports at Newport High School! The first day of practice is Monday, February 28. Spring sports include Boys Baseball, Girls Fastpitch Softball, Boys/Girls Track and Field, Boys Soccer, Girls Golf, Girls Tennis, Boys Lacrosse, Girls Lacrosse, Boys Water Polo, and more. Click here for a bulletin from Newport High School Athletics that describes what you need to do to get started. For questions, contact Jesse Snyder, Director of Athletics at NHS.

Register NOW to be sure your paperwork is completed in time for spring high school sports and activities (many begin on February 28). Learn more on the BSD Athletics Webpage and your neighborhood high school athletics webpage:

Contact your neighborhood high school for registration, testing, and tryout details, or call BSD Athletics with questions at (425) 456-4010.

THIS Tuesday, February 15 from 6–8 pm

For questions, please email Katie Artz.

The Chinese New Year Teacher Appreciation Breakfast successfully took place on Wednesday, February 2. Parents also prepared gifts for all 75 teachers and staff (please grab one from the school office if you haven’t already done so). Many thanks to the students' families who volunteered their time and made donations. Questions? Email Wei Xiong.

Planning is underway for our 109th Annual WSPTA Convention taking place May 20–22! Mark your calendar and stay tuned for more information about the event on the WSPTA Convention webpage. Questions? Contact PTA.

At the convention, the WSPTA will be offering a scholarship basket raffle. Raffle baskets are generously donated by individuals, local PTAs, councils, and regions to raise funds for the WSPTA Scholarship Program. Click here for helpful hints on building a basket to donate. For those interested in donating a basket for this worthwhile project, contact scholarshipbasket@wastatepta.org. 

Registration is now open for Wise Camps Summer Camps! Wise Camps have a reputation for being the best camps around because of our ability to balance a rich academic curriculum with plenty of fun! Watch this video to learn more. Following are the summer 2022 dates and locations of the camps:

For questions, email Wisecamps.

ISPTSA has partnered with Smith Brothers to raise money for our organization! Click here and use our code InterPTSA at checkout to set up a new account with home grocery delivery. YOU get $15 off your first delivery order and International School will receive a gift of $50! You'll even get the iconic porch box with your first delivery. For questions, email Wendy Clough of Smith Brothers.

FEATURED SPIRIT WEAR: INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL COMPETITOR T—ONLY $12.50!

Lightweight, roomy and highly breathable, these moisture-wicking tees feature PosiCharge technology to lock in color and prevent logos from fading. 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.