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Thursday, September 2–Friday, September 3 Sign up here to volunteer.

We are excited to welcome high school students back on campus with an on-site Olympic-themed High School Retreat on the second and third days of school. The retreat is a way to connect with one another, build community, and launch the new year with positive intention. We’ve always enjoyed amazing parent involvement at our retreats in the past, and this year WE NEED YOU MORE THAN EVER to create a special start to the school year. Plus being on campus makes it more convenient than ever!

More details for chaperones and students are coming soon. For retreat questions, email Tamara Truax at truaxt@bsd405.org or Lee Holt at holti@bsd405.org.

Please email board@isptsa.org to learn more and sign up. Thank you!

THIS Thursday, August 26–Thursday, September 9

Donate blood at Bloodworks NW, and help the International School PTSA earn fundraising dollars! In addition to raising fundraising dollars, all adult donors this month will be entered to win a foldable Oru Kayak and pack. You have the power to save a life by donating blood at any Bloodworks Donation Center or Pop Up Location! Start to finish, an hour of your time and pint of your blood will be the gift someone in our community needs. Someone tomorrow needs a blood donor today! 

Click here to book a blood donation appointment. When you check in to donate, share code: 832B. That way your donation will count toward our fundraising. We need a minimum of 35 donors. To help us keep track of the number of donors, please add your name to our list to let us know you signed up or to let us know if you need more information. Blood donors must be at least 16 years old to participate, and each donor needs to book an appointment, wear a face mask, and show their photo ID.

Click here for the blood drive flier for more information. Email questions to Emilie at president@isptsa.org.

A great big thank you for the more than 60 new members who joined our PTSA this last week. We see a trend of parents and a student signing up with the Family Membership rate. This popular Family Membership provides the opportunity to register three people for only $35. Our goal is to get 100% membership. Join today by visiting isptsa.org!

To oversee the success of our membership this year, we welcome our new Membership Chair Honglian Gao. She is the parent of an 8th grader at IS. Any questions about membership or our rates can be sent to Honglian Gao at membership@isptsa.org.

Thursday, September 2–Friday, September 3

Our on-site retreat is Olympic-themed, reflecting our goal of coming together as an International Community 

More details for students coming soon—watch your email! For retreat questions, contact Tamara Truax (truaxt@bsd405.org) or Lee Holt (holti@bsd405.org).

Find us on Facebook at: “International School Community - Bellevue, WA”

Questions? Feel free to reach out to our Facebook admin at kristen_magnuson@isomedia.com.

We know some families will have some needs that must be taken care of in person. The school staff will be available to assist families August 31 from 10 AM–2 PM for the following needs and more:

For questions, call the International School Main Office at (425) 456-6500.

We encourage all students to fully charge and log in to their school-issued laptop before school starts. If the laptop does not turn on or if students are unable to log in, they may visit the Student Tech Center for in-person support through this Wednesday, August 25. Technical support is available Monday through Friday from 12–3 PM at the Wilburton Instructional Service Center (building 6) located at 12241 Main St, Bellevue, WA 98005. Starting Thursday, August 26, students may get technical support from our IS Tech Specialist Jess Albrecht. Students leaving BSD can return their devices and peripherals to the Student Tech Center.

See the Tech Support website for up-to-date information. Email BSD Tech Support at parenthelp@bsd405.org or studenthelp@bsd405.org with questions.

If you submitted your parking application in June 2021 and received a confirmation approval, please stop by International School Tuesday, August 31, 10 AM–2 PM to choose your space and pick up your pass. You can pay parking fees online here.

If you got your license over the summer and would like to submit an application, a message with a link will go out the first week of school via TEAMS and email. Applications will be processed on a first come, first served basis. For questions, call the Main Office at (425) 456-6500.

Follow this link to find International School bus routes this school year. Students who live outside the school’s walking boundary are eligible to receive an Orca card for school transportation. Students can pick up their Orca card on Tuesday, August 31 from 10 AM–2 PM at International School or at the front office once school begins. Questions? Contact District Transportation at (425) 456-4512.

Reserve your 2021-22 yearbooks today! Yearbooks are available for purchase until October 15 and cost $50. Purchase your yearbook online here.

Grad Ads for the yearbook are available for seniors. Cost is $40 for a full page or $20 for a half page ad. Purchase your senior grad ads online here.

Being involved in a school team or club is a great way to get to know other students while participating in activities that interest you. Click here for a full list of our Associated Student Body (ASB) clubs. We highly encourage all students to participate and become an ASB member!

ASB membership gives students access to ASB clubs and supports school wide events such as assemblies, socials and retreats. ASB cards are valid for the 2021-22 school year and can be purchased online for only $25. Please email the ASB Advisor if you have any questions.

Visit the district Start of School first day of school information page for up-to-date information in one place. We acknowledge the urgency and many factors parents must consider including physical distancing, lunch, masking-wearing, COVID-19 vaccination, testing and virtual options, just to name a few. Please continue to check for information regularly as updates will be made in conjunction with guidance from the Center for Disease Control (CDC), Office of the Superintendent of Instruction (OSPI) and local health departments for the latest procedures and safety protocols. Priority is on a healthy and safe return for our students. Read the recovery plan as approved by our Bellevue School Board Directors here. Please share any thoughts or input you have on this plan here. For questions, email communityrelations@bsd405.org.

Due to extended USDA funding, ALL students enrolled in the Bellevue School District can receive school lunch at no charge during the 2021–2022 school year. Learn more here. Even though school meals are free, families that are eligible for free or reduced lunches are still encouraged to apply for free/reduced lunch. By applying, you may also qualify for the Fee Waiver program and other programs offered through BSD. Complete an application on the Nutrition Services website, and be sure to check the Fee Waiver box before submission. Questions? Contact Nutrition Services at (425) 456-4507.

Parents and guardians are required to annually verify their student’s information and health updates electronically via ParentVUE. After verification, you will be able to access other features of ParentVUE, including checking grades. Visit the district Online Student Data Verification website for more information, or email dataverification@bsd405.org.

Families are required to register their student annually through FinalForms. The district uses this platform to manage student participation in all clubs, activities, and school/class field trips. If you've never logged into FinalForms before, look for an email from FinalForms with instructions on how to create an account, or you can request a secure confirmation link by clicking this link. Once your FinalForms account is established, you can update information on the FinalForms web page. If you have further questions, please email the Athletics and Activities Department at lowellj@bsd405.org.

International and the Bellevue School District uses the School Messenger notification system to send important announcements to parents and guardians via phone calls, emails and text messages. You will automatically receive calls and messages to the phone number and email address we have on file in your student’s profile. By setting up a Contact Manager account, you can adjust how you prefer to be notified or add additional contact information. Click here to set up your account or to get more information.

THIS Tuesday, August 24, 3:00–7:00 PM

THIS Saturday, August 28, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM

Click here for more on COVID-19 Vaccine POP-UP Clinics. If you have trouble signing up through either link above, please email us at vaccine@bsd405.org.

Download the Box Tops for Education app from Apple Store or Google Play on your phone, and select International School (easier to search by zip code, 98005) as your school. Visit Box Tops for Education for more information. Any questions, email vpfundraising@isptsa.org.

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Orders are available for delivery or FREE pickup from Winner's Sportswear in Bellevue. Proceeds benefit ISPTSA. Email sam_mel@yahoo.com with questions.