May 6, 2022 | Issue 5.06.22 |
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Upcoming Events
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Mondays, 4/18/22-5/16/22, 3:35-4:45pm, Saturday 5/21/22: Flamenco Dance After School Program
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Monday, 5/2/22 - Friday, 5/6/22: Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week
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Saturday, 5/7/22, 6:10pm: Puesta del Sol PTA Mariners Night
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Monday, 5/9/22, 6-6:40pm: Virtual Field Trip to the Pacific Science Center: Radical Reactions
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Tuesday, 5/10/22, 5pm: T-shirt forms due
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Friday, 5/13/22: Intent to Return and Parent Input forms due
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Friday, 5/13/22, 11am-1pm: Bellevue Schools Foundation Spring for Schools
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Tuesday, 5/17/22, 12:30-3pm: May Passport Check
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Tuesday, 5/17/22: Orders due for Ceramic Paint Night
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Tuesday, 5/17/22, 6-6:40pm: Virtual Field Trip to the Pacific Science Center: Global Soundscapes
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Thursday, 5/19/22, 6:30pm: DEI Committee Meeting
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Saturday, 5/21/22, 7pm: International Festival
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Wednesday, 5/25/22, 6-6:40pm: Virtual Field Trip to the Pacific Science Center: Planetary Geology
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Monday, 5/30/22: No school, Memorial Day
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Wednesday, 6/1/22, All Day: Dining for Dinero - MOD Pizza, Factoria
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Wednesday, 6/1/22, 5:30-7pm: Ceramic Paint Night
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Wednesday, 6/1/22, 7pm: PTA General Membership Meeting
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Saturday, 6/4/22, 3pm: Spring Social Event: Experience Flamenco!
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Wednesday, 6/8/22: 5th Grade Teacher and Staff Tea, and PTA Volunteer Appreciation
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Friday, 6/10/22, 6pm: DEI Multicultural Potluck
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Wednesday, 6/15/22, 6pm: 5th Grade Graduation
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Friday, 6/17/22, 1:30-3pm: Field Day
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Tuesday, 6/21/22: Last Day of School
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FREE T-shirt from the PTA
We’re in the homestretch of the 2021-22 school year!
The Puesta del Sol PTA would like to celebrate our students’ and staffs’ accomplishments and perseverance with a “Special Edition” Puesta del Sol T-shirt. This shirt is free to each student and staff member.
Please complete this form to let us know your student’s name, grade, teacher, and shirt size by 5:00pm on Tuesday, May 10th. If you have multiple students at Puesta del Sol, please submit a separate form for each student.
We ask that these shirts be worn for Field Day on June 17th, but they’ll be distributed as soon as we get them in so they may be used for other end-of-year events.
Keep up the Great Work!
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Virtual field trip to Pacific Science Center
Join us for Virtual Field Trips to the Pacific Science Center!
May 9th, 17th and 25th, 6-6:40pm
Come explore chemical reactions, the science of sound and the solar system from the comfort of your home!
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See flyer for more information
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Intent to Return and Parent Input for 2022-2023
Puesta del Sol is asking that families communicate (1) their intention to have their student/s return to Puesta del Sol next year, and (2) family input on the student placement process for next year.
Please complete the following form/s and submit the questions below no later than May 13, 2022.
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Free Movies for May!
Watch FREE streaming movies this school year!
Did you know Puesta del Sol PTA pays the license allowing teachers to show copyrighted material like movies or documentaries at school?
Swank, our movie licensing company, is piloting FREE access to selected movies on scheduled dates, including streaming in Spanish and other languages (when available).
PTA Members - you do not need to email to get movie codes.
Movies are available on scheduled dates (see below)
Allow >2 business days to get the code. (PTA Members—get the code immediately)
The codes do not apply beyond our school community, please do not share beyond current Puesta del Sol families, teachers or staff.
Families must have their own internet access and device to stream.
Here are the May movies, which are available all day on demand:
May 6: Lilo and Stitch (PG)
May 7: Mulan (G)
May 13: Big Hero Six (PG)
May 14: Abominable (PG)
May 20: Crazy Rich Asians (PG-13)
May 21: Raya (PG)
May 27: Addams Family 2 (PG)
May 27-28: Jungle Cruise (PG-13)
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GRACIAS A NUESTROS MAESTR@S!
Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week
May 2nd — 6th
Continue to join us in making the Puesta del Sol teachers and staff feel loved and appreciated for all they do to help our students learn, nurture, and grow.
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TODAY, Friday, May 6: 5th Grade Sponsored (students: bring a flower to brighten your teacher's day)
¡Mil gracias!
PTA Staff Appreciation Committee
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Tuesday, May 17th 12:30-3pm
Puesta del Sol Library
Special Itinerary for this month is Nigeria.
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DEI Committee Meeting
Thursday, May 19th, 6:30 pm
Please join the DEI Committee for our last meeting of the school year! Check back for the zoom link.
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The International Festival is weeks away. Here is info about ticket sales and volunteer opportunities:
The cost is $6.00 for General Seating and $12.00 for VIP Seating (closer to stage). The ticket fees help cover the cost of the event and additional ticket proceeds will go to the PTA.
Please note our performance is now on Saturday, May 21st at 7pm in the Sammamish High School Performing Arts Center (PAC).
Volunteer Opportunities - We Need More Help!
We are still in need of volunteers for the show. For those who already signed up - thank you, and we will be reaching out with more details soon.
Additional Details for Families with Performers:
Emails with specific details for your performer will be hitting your inboxes soon. Please keep an eye out for them.
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Dining for Dinero
Wednesday, June 1st, 2022
MOD Pizza, Factoria
Fundraising Code: MODF7049
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Ceramic Paint Night
Please join us for an in-person Ceramic Paint Night with Creatively Yours!
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Wednesday, June 1st, 2022
5:30-7pm
Puesta del Sol gym
We will be painting mugs.
Cost: $20 each
*It is our PTA mission to support every child, financial assistance is available for this activity. If interested, please contact events@puestadelsolpta.org.
Order by Tuesday, May 17th, 2022.
We are also looking for a few volunteers to help with the blow dryers and paint. Please sign up when you order your mugs.
Items will be ready to be picked up at Creatively Yours in the Crossroads Mall after 3pm on June 8th, 2022.
Pick up dinner on your way at MOD Pizza in Factoria using code MODF7049 for Dining for Dinero to support the Puesta del Sol PTA, and stay for the General Membership meeting afterwards!
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Spring Social Event:
Experience Flamenco!
Save the date and join us to experience the art of Flamenco!
Saturday, June 4, 3:00pm
Puesta del Sol Gym
Experience Flamenco dance with a special book reading, art and music.
1. Special guest: Local author and teacher Paulina Chalita White (author) will read and also sign her book Elena Dances Flamenco. Advanced copies are available on Amazon.
2. Expresa tu arte: We will have the opportunity to show our artistic skills decorating Flamenco fans.
3. "Baila Flamenco" masterclass: Paulina and a Spanish guitarist will play Flamenco songs and will show basic steps for both kids and family members to follow.
4. Photos: Children and parents will have the opportunity to try on Flamenco dresses and accessories and take fun photos.
Ole'!
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Volunteer for Superheroes Field Day! |
Volunteer for Superheroes Field Day!
When: Friday, June 17th – 1:30-3:00pm
Set up begins at 10:00am and clean up finishes at 4:00pm.
Where: Puesta del Sol Fields
We need your help to make our Field Day SUPER! This is always an exciting day to experience with your child/ren and we need a lot of volunteer help to keep all the heroic stations running. Sign up to run a station, to help set up or to help clean up at the end of the day.
We look forward to seeing you all there!
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Are you interested in helping to organize/host grade-level summer park playdates?
We will work together to set up and host a variety of dates, times, and locations that won't overlap between grade levels.
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Save the Date - 5th Grade Graduation!
Save the Date for 5th Grade Graduation!
Fifth Grade Families and friends, save the date for
Wednesday, June 15th, 6pm
We are planning for an outdoor event on the lawn, south of the playground.
Last year it was wonderful for everyone spread out in the sunshine. The gym will be our back up location.
We are also looking for volunteers to help out, including a co-chair for the Ceremony, and other opportunities from large to small!
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Mondays, 3:35-4:45pm
April 18, 25, May 2, 9, 16
Sat, May 21
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Learn Flamenco Dance!
Flamenco is from Andalucia in southern Spain. It is a profound, mysterious, powerful and passionate art form, expressing all of life, and emerged from a mixture of eastern and western cultures over many centuries, including influence from the Arabs and Moors, the Gypsies from India, the Jews... and coming from the heart and spirit of each individual, expressing their joys, their sadness, a great range of emotions... and touching the heart and soul of each other and the audience. We will be learning beautiful dance movements, involving a lot of arm and hand movements, proud posture, lots of fun rhythmical foot stomping, percussion of different kinds of hand clapping to flamenco rhythms, shouts of encouragement as flamenco artists do, a fun singing number with clapping and choreography, and another more involved choreography.
The instructor for this class is internationally known Flamenco dancer and teacher, Ana Montes (www.anamontes.com). One or more parents of students participating in the class will also be present to help with attendance.
This is a PTA-sponsored program and is taught in Spanish.
Dates, Location and Cost:
April 18, 25, May 2, 9, 16, and Sat., May 21
Mondays, 3:35-4:45pm in the Puesta del Sol Gymnasium.
*Class ends promptly at 4:45pm.
$140 for 7 classes.
Questions?
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Celebrate AAPI Heritage Month and Storybook Sharing!
This month we celebrate the history, culture and contributions of Asian-American and Pacific Islander communities. We recognize the many families with Asian, Southeast Asian, and Indian heritage in our beloved familia.
We are compiling our own "Bedtime Stories" series featuring AAPI families! If you and/or your student(s) would like to record a video reading a storybook featuring AAPI characters or themes, please e-mail diversity@puestadelsolpta.org.
Suggested family outings this month:
VISIT
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PTA Board Positions are
NOW OPEN for next year!
Are you interested or know someone who would be a great PTA board member for next year? We have a number of positions opening as current terms end, and the PTA board is looking for individuals who want to be involved and make a difference. No prior experience necessary! Please see the open positions below, and let us know how you can help. There are also committee positions open as well.
Open board positions for the 2022-2023 school year include:
President
Payables-Treasurer
Deposits-Treasurer
Events
Membership
School Relations
Fundraising Co-chair
Our PTA runs a variety of programs like educational enhancement programs, community-building events for our families, classroom grants for teachers, and hosting amity interns. The PTA sponsors many things at Puesta del Sol and it is here to advocate for you
and your student for just about any issue that affects your student’s experience at Puesta del Sol.
We encourage you to browse through the various committees and find something you think you would enjoy that aligns with a particular talent, skill or hobby you have and also meets your time
restrictions.
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PTA General Membership Meeting |
Please join us at our final general membership meeting of the year!
Wednesday, June 1 at 7pm
Puesta del Sol library
We are excited to welcome two special guest speakers! Danelle Edwards and Jessica Strazzulla, our new principal and assistant principal, will be introducing themselves and answering top-of-mind questions from our community. Please submit your questions by May 21.
We will also recap this year, discuss plans for next year, and we need your votes for incoming board members and to approve a preliminary budget to start the next school year.
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Searching for Host Families
Puesta del Sol is looking for host families for our 2022-2023 Amity interns. Host families play a vital role in the success of the program. By welcoming an intern from another country into their home, volunteer host families gain friendship, understanding, knowledge and a connection to the world. Host families will experience new tastes and customs and have the chance to practice their intern's language. Your children will learn about different parts of the world from the intern and may receive extra help with their own language studies.
At Puesta del Sol, our host families typically host for 13 weeks but offer longer durations. You may select to host for Fall, Winter or Spring or half-year, and we will extend full-year if necessary. The Amity Committee needs 20 host family applications for 6 interns to ensure improved matching and experience for our interns and families. You may make a preference for male or female and/or time of year. We are in need of families interested in hosting male interns.
To apply to be a host family, please fill out an application.
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Did you know?
Puesta del Sol is Endorsed by the Embassy of Spain
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If you are shopping at Amazon.com, remember to sign up for AmazonSmile and designate Puesta del Sol Elementary/Sunset Elementary PTA Bellevue Council 2 3 95. It costs you nothing and gets money donated to our PTA with each purchase!
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Spanish Immersion / Dual Language / ISA Update |
The Puesta del Sol PTA board and the Bellevue PTSA Council jointly called for a Spanish Language Program Advisory Committee (SLPAC), and the district has accepted the proposal in concept. The details of how this will be rolled out are still to be determined.
Part of the Position Statement is below or read the full PTSA Council statement here.
“In support of the goal of engaging families and school staff in equal partnership in decisions that affect children and families, we join with the Puesta del Sol PTA Board in calling for the creation of a Spanish Language Program Advisory Committee to include proportional representation from all stakeholders including but not limited to secondary students, parents, teachers and administrators from at least each of the following:
• Elementary ISA Language Program (Puesta del Sol)
• Middle School ISA Language Program (Tillicum)
• High School ISA Language Program (Newport, Sammamish)
• Elementary Dual Language Programs (Stevenson, Sherwood Forest, Lake Hills)
• Middle School Dual Language Programs (Highland, Tillicum)
• High School Dual Language Program (Sammamish)
• K-12 Instructional Leader and Curriculum Developer for World Languages
The purpose of the committee would be to help advise District leaders regarding proposed program changes, as well as advocating for language programs in the long term to help ensure that the Dual Language and Immersion programs continue to thrive. A committee of this makeup would convene regularly to work together to inform, influence and create policies, practices, and programs that meet both community expectations and OSPI requirements.”
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COVID-19 Drive-Through Diagnostic Testing for BSD Students
Bellevue School District offers diagnostic testing for COVID-19. Diagnostic testing looks for infections in individuals who have symptoms of COVID-19 or have been exposed to someone who tested positive for COVID-19.
Drive-through testing, by appointment only, will take place Monday - Friday from 8:30am to 12:30pm at:
Educational Service Center W (ESC W)
12011 NE 1st St.
Bellevue, WA 98005
To register/sign up, click here.
For instructions and more information, click here.
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Staff Art for Women's History Month
Maria Torres, Attendance Specialist for Puesta del Sol Elementary, completed a wonderful Women of History piece that is on display. Maria assembled a collection of images to craft a poster of trailblazing women who span generations, cultures and contributions. They include artists like Georgia O’Keefe and Frida Kahlo, Civil Rights leaders like Ruby Bridges, Rosa Parks and Harriet Tubman, pioneers like Amelia Earhart and two young women who defied the odds, Anne Frank and Malala Yousafzai. This poster reminds students at Puesta del Sol of the many ways that Women have left their mark on our collective history.
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There is NO CHARGE for school meals during the 2021-2022 school year! |
You're Invited!
Spring For Schools
Friday, May 13th
11am-1pm
Hyatt Regency Bellevue
Join the Puesta del Sol table
in-person or virtually at this annual event.
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