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February 14, 2020 * ISSUE 2.14.20
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Dear Puesta del Sol Families,
The Puesta del Sol community has a few fun and exciting things to look forward to this Spring: Science Fair, International Festival, Art Gallery Night with Art Walk and fundraising activities, and Spirit Wear to name a few. We are very proud of our programs, events and student academic enrichment. Additionally, we are very grateful for the field trips, classroom enrichment, classroom funding and funding for the Amity Intern program. These programs take approximately 75% of our budget and this funding is not always tangible and visible to our families at home. Thank you to everyone who has donated to support our students!
We would like to highlight the hundreds of volunteers that assist with our events and programs, as well as plan and organize weeks and months ahead. This is our most precious resource and we are truly grateful to those who devote many hours to support our school.
As we look to 2020-2021, it is time to think about the direction we hope our PTA will go. The nominating Committee has started to seek the new Board for 2020-2021. Vacancies will include: (co)Presidents, Payables Treasurer, Director of School Relations, Director of Communications, VP of Membership and Director of Fundraising. If the PTA programming and supports for our students is important to you and you would like to have a larger participation in the upcoming year, please email nominations@puestadelsolpta.org. More information can be found at our Board Information Page.
We wish everyone a healthy and safe mid-winter break!
Warmly,
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Upcoming Events
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2/3 - 2/25
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Box Top Collection Contest
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2/17 - 2/21
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NO SCHOOL - Mid Winter Break
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2/25
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Passport Check |
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Dining for Dinero - RESONATE Pizzeria + Brewery
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Dining for Dinero @ RESONATE Pizzeria + Brewery
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Please join us for the first Dining for Dinero event of the year!
Thursday, February 27th, 2020
11AM - 10PM
RESONATE Pizzeria + Brewery
Newport Hills Shopping Center
5606 119th Ave SE, 98006
- A great opportunity to invite a neighbor, friend or fellow Puesta del Sol family to enjoy a meal together!
- A portion of all dine-in and to-go sales ALL DAY will be donated to the PTA.
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International Festival
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Performance: May 1
6th, 2020
Location: Bellevue High School
PAC
Amity Act registrations now open!
Practices start March 17th (at PDS).
Independent
Family Acts sign-up here
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Science Gallery Night (Science Fair)
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Family STEM Night was February 12th, which kicked off our Science Fair "season" of curiosity.
Science Fair Project Gallery Night is coming up next.
When: March 25, 2020
Where: Puesta del Sol
What: Students present their projects along with food, STEM activities, and Science Fun!
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Box tops grades collection contest!
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Tuesday February 3rd - February 25th, @ 4:00pm
Each classroom
Puesta del Sol's 7th Annual "Box Top Collection Contest" is happening now!
First graders have been the winners for 2 years in a row. The last years have been a close competition but they found a way to win, and they are going for a 3rd straight victory!
The collection is happening between Feb 3rd - Feb 25th. Start clipping Box Tops and send those with your kids or send the receipts so they and their buddies can have an extra recess (weather permitting)!
So far, we've collected $376.00. Let's get at least $550 for Puesta!
Each classroom has a collection envelope.
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Kind World Explorer Club
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Fostering kind kids at Puesta del Sol!
How are you fostering kindness in your kids? Generosity has been the focus of the Kind World Explorer Club at Puesta del Sol for the past month! Kids have been doing activities and reflecting on how they can be generous and make a difference in their community.
The Kind World Explorer Club meets on Wednesday mornings before school to do activities and reflect on how they can make the Puesta del Sol and the Bellevue communities kinder places. There is space for 3 more families to join the club!
Email Dhaarmika at
dhaarmika@gmail.com with questions or for more information. Let's spread kindness!
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Guardianes de Puesta del Sol
Kindness Challenge!
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PTA General Membership Meeting Recap
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From Wednesday, January 29th:
Our 2020 Nominating Committee has been elected. This committee is charged with recruiting the most qualified leaders for our PTA board in 2020-2021. Thank you to
Kristen McSherry, Jim Leguizamon, Holly Ellis-Brown, Ronit Droker, and Alycia Kallay for volunteering your time to this important task.
Treasurer report and survey results were presented. Additionally, we heard from Principal Jonathan Shearer about our School District Capital Bond along with an open forum for questions and answers.
Meeting minutes are available to PTA members on our Website (please allow time to update).
If you would like to be more involved with a voice and vote in the PTA, please become a PTA member. PTA membership benefits include having online access to the school directory as well as becoming a support for our students, school, teachers and staff.
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Staff Spotlight
Sra. Emily Rose
Emily Rose has been at Puesta del Sol for 13 years as our music teacher. This is also her 16th year teaching. We are fortunate to have her longevity at our school, the students love her class!
Sra. Rose is a self-described "continuous learner" of the Spanish language. She has used online resources, song lyrics and one month at Salamanca University to help. She also studied German in High School and sign language in college.
Sra. Rose has a few highlights from the year. She was married in the summer, her daughter became engaged and her college graduate son just got a job in Idaho. Congratulations to you and your family, Sra. Rose!
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| Thank You Dance Volunteers |
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Thank you to all the volunteers that helped with our School Dance! Especially Teresa Rowberg, Amy Lowen, and Jana Jiwani. Your passion for a fun all-school event hit all the best qualities for our students. Thank you for taking the lead in this large undertaking. There were many volunteers that contributed to this successful event, thank you to everyone who lent a hand!
If you would like to be a part of the planning or learn more about our community events, please email Carmel at
events@puestadelsolpta.org
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| Important Chairperson Vacancies |
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We need everyone's help to keep all of our programs and the PTA running smoothly. The PTA is currently looking for the following positions:
Communications Team
Educational Enhancement Team
- After School Programs Chair
- Garden Club Co-Chair (work with
current
chair)
Training and support is provided for all positions!
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| PTA Members are Welcome |
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The Puesta del Sol PTA Board meets monthly.
All Members are welcome to sit in on a meeting. Please contact
president@puestadelsolpta.org
if you are interested in attending.
Please see our
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Bellevue Schools Foundation
Save the Date:
Spring for Schools Benefit Luncheon
Friday, May 1, 2020
10:15 a.m. Education Showcase
12:00 p.m. - 1:15 p.m. Lunch
Bellevue Hyatt Regency
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