Click here to view the District 2021–2022 calendar for families.

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Our popular Glorious Food Focus Week needs volunteers and chaperones to make it a delicious success. A fun and tasty experience for everyone!

For questions, email Madame Cécile Casanova, IS French Teacher.

Join us in making the teachers and staff at International School feel appreciated for all they do to help our students learn and grow. As with tradition, families are asked to contribute snacks and other items throughout the week.

Please review this Sign-up Genius for how families can help on Monday and Friday: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B4CA8AF2CA6F58-teacher1

For questions, email Melissa Richardson, VP of Community.

We hear that statement from many parents, and it is so welcome. As we start our process this month of talking with potential candidates, we encourage anyone with an interest in business, web communications, internet, community building, or finances to participate by emailing nominations@isptsa.org.

Applications Due Friday, May 27, midnight

Exciting news, Seniors! Our very own ISPTSA will be once again awarding four $500 Scholarships to the IS Class of 2022 to help celebrate and honor our graduating seniors. We thank all the PTSA members that contributed to support this scholarship and our school. Click here for the ISPTSA Scholarship application in Word format or as a PDF.  Any questions, please contact the ISPTSA Scholarship Committee.

TOMORROW, May 3, 9–10 AM

Join us for the next Principal Coffee this Tuesday, May 3 from 9– 10 AM. This virtual conversation will discuss upcoming events and activities such as testing schedules, Focus Week, and end-of-year activities. For questions, email the IS Main Office.

THIS Monday, May 2–Friday, May 13

To our AP Test Takers, good luck, Titans! Tests are May 2–13 for our high school students, but testing will affect all students due to closed spaces and room shifts on some days. Testers and parents, please see the schedule and details here. Some tests are offsite, and students are responsible for their own transportation. Email Jill Follett, AP Coordinator, with questions.

Applications Due Monday, May 16

2022–2023 Yearbook Staff applications are open to all current 6th to 11th graders. No previous experience is required. Email Jill Follett, Yearbook Advisor, with questions.

The International School French Department is delighted to announce that we will be resuming the French exchange program in the 2022–2023 school year. Thirty applicants will be selected via lottery to host thirty French students from Lycée Saint Stanislas in Nantes. The following May, our students will travel to Nantes to stay with the families of the students they hosted in December. It is a two-week trip that includes a homestay in Nantes and an extended class field trip in Paris. There will be an interest meeting for families on Thursday, May 19 at 6 PM in the IS library. The trip is open to all upcoming 10th, 11th, and 12th graders. Note that this meeting occurs one hour before the IS Spring Band Concert for parents who would like to attend both. If you have any questions, please email Joe Kheriaty, IS French Teacher.

The Smarter Balanced Assessments (SBA) will take place the week of May 16–20. We will utilize a 2-hour late start during this week with regular classes beginning at 10:15.

International’s 30th celebration t-shirts are now available for purchase! These fashion-forward shirts are perfect for International School’s Déjeuner en Blanc event on June 10. Shirts will be distributed prior to this celebration. Purchase online on Touchbase or in the office. For questions, email the IS Main Office.

College Boot Camp is a summer workshop for International School rising seniors designed to kick start the college application process. This camp is presented by the International School staff. At this time, we are planning on hosting an in-person camp following COVID spacing guidelines. Payment, made online through the student’s account in TouchBase, is registration. The cost is $100. Space is limited. If you know you qualify for financial aid, if you would like to request financial aid, or if you have questions, email Colleen Courtney, High School Counselor.

THIS Friday, May 6

Across the country, Friday, May 6 is recognized as School Lunch Hero Day! Given all that Nutrition Services has done over the past 2+ years to ensure that free meals remained available for students in our community, let's make this year’s celebration extra special. When you are in line for lunch, be sure to recognize and thank our school lunch staff. For questions, email Wendy Weyer of Nutrition Services.

Thursday, May 12, 11 AM–12:30 PM

Please join the Bellevue Special Needs PTA and BSD’s Special Education Department for this parent-focused workshop on navigating the IEP process. Staff from the Special Education Department will be facilitating the training and answering questions about IEPs. Click here for links to join. These sessions will be recorded and uploaded. Questions? Email SpecialEdFamilyRes@bsd405.org.

Deadline THIS Friday, May 6 at 11:59 PM

Each year, Bellevue PTSA Council offers twelve $1000-scholarships to seniors representing each high school in BSD:

Click here to learn more and apply. Applicants will be evaluated by the Bellevue PTSA Council Scholarship Committee consisting of representatives from each high school. For questions, contact Bellevue PTSA Council.

On Friday, May 13, you'll have a chance to watch the premiere of our new movie, School Spirit, at Spring for Schools. Click here to check out the trailer!

You are invited to join this year’s Spring for Schools luncheon, hosted by the Bellevue Schools Foundation at the Hyatt Regency Bellevue on May 13. Options are available for both in-person and virtual registration. This year, the Foundation distributed over $800,000 in funding for mental health resources, computer science initiatives, early learning enrollment, music, certification for district educators, classroom innovation, arts enrichment, and more.

If you have questions, please email Development Director, Michael Smith.

Saturday, June 11, 8 AM–1 PM

The Lake to Lake Bike ride on June 11 is a low-cost, family-friendly, recreational bike ride. Sponsored by the City of Bellevue and Overlake Medical Center, this ride provides riders of all levels and abilities with an opportunity to experience Bellevue by bicycle. Riders can choose between two different routes—a 9-mile loop for families or less experienced cyclists, and a more challenging 24-mile loop with some hills. The event will feature prize raffles, refreshments, and freebies for all participants. Organizers have been known to add extra surprises too! Click here to register, or call 425-452-6885.  

Art Camp ‘Go-Go with Van Gogh’ at Kelsey Creek Farm needs volunteers to assist instructors for weekly summer camps. Activities include drawing, painting, printmaking, collage, mixed media, and sketching. Here is a description of the art camp. Volunteers commit to one week beginning June 27, July 5, July 11, July 18, August 8, and August 15, and hours are Monday to Friday, 9:15 AM–3:15 PM. You must be 15 years or older, follow directions, have a friendly and positive attitude, and enjoy being with children 6–10 years. Responsibilities include passing out supplies, cleaning up, and playing with campers at recess. Email Diane Culhane if interested.

We're Back in Person This Summer! UW Youth & Teen Programs has a variety of hands-on, in-person classes at UW Seattle for students entering the fourth to twelfth grade. In addition to programs at UW Seattle, we're also hosting classes remotely for students who want to keep learning from home. Sign up soon because many are filling up fast! Learn more here. If you have any questions, contact UW Youth & Teen Programs.

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.

Lightweight, roomy and highly breathable, these moisture-wicking, value-priced 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.