October 28, 2022 | Issue 10.28.22 |
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Upcoming Events
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Wednesdays, 10/5/22 - 11/16/22, 1:20-2:30pm: Flamenco
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Friday, 10/28/22, 6-8pm: PTA's Annual Pumpkin Bash
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Wednesday, 11/9/22, 10am-7pm: Dining for Dinero, La Chingona Taqueria
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Friday, 11/11/22: No School - Veteran's Day
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Friday, 11/18/22, 6:30pm: Movie Night
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Thursday-Friday, 11/24/22 - 11/25/22: No School - Thanksgiving Break
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Monday, 11/28/22: Parent Meeting for Drama Club
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Wednesday, 11/30/22: Passport Check Day
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PTA's Annual Pumpkin Bash
TONIGHT!
Friday, October 28th | 6:00-8:00pm
Puesta del Sol Elementary
Free Admission! Donations welcome!
*This is not a drop-off event. The playground will be closed.
Win prizes! Bring a pumpkin for the Pumpkin Decorating Contest.
Donate snacks or drinks
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Dining for Dinero
Back by popular demand, we will be having Dining for Dinero on Wednesday November 9th, 10am - 7pm at La Chingona Taqueria located on 148th and Main St. (across from the Walmart/Starbucks). They will be contributing 20% of the entire day's sales to Puesta del Sol PTA. You can order online https://lachingonataqueria.com/ or you can order at the truck.
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Puesta del Sol Movie Night
Friday, November 18th, 6:30pm
All Puesta del Sol families are invited to join us for a FREE Family Community Event for all grades, hosted by our 5th Grade Events Team.
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FIFTH GRADE EVENTS presents "The Bad Guys" MOVIE NIGHT
Join your Puesta del Sol family at our first movie night of the school year. Free Admission! Space is limited & fills quickly. RSVP early to save your spot.
*THIS IS NOT A DROP-OFF EVENT. Children should always be accompanied by an adult.*
The Puesta del Sol gym doors open @ 6pm. Movie starts @ 6:45pm.
Come Early! Get Cozy! Bring blankets, pillows and/or low beach chairs. (Please no standard height chairs. They block the screen.)
Hot Dogs • Chips • Bake Sale • More!
Concession proceeds support 5th Grade Graduation!
Outside food & drinks welcome. (Peanut & Tree Nut Free.)
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November Passport Check
November Passport Check Day is on Wednesday, November 30th. The Special Itinerary is Turkey. Please Volunteer!
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For 3rd, 4th, and 5th Graders - Drama Club is Coming Soon!
Drama Club is Starting Soon!
It is for 3rd, 4th, and 5th Graders.
It is an in-person, after school activity run in partnership with Studio East and the PTA.
This year's play is "What a Knight."
The Parent Meeting is in the evening of November 28th. More info to be shared soon.
There is a cost - but we are still determining it. Scholarships are available.
The club runs in December and January, with live, in-person performances in late January.
Keep an eye out in future El Sol issues for more information and how to sign up for this amazing opportunity.
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Disability Awareness
October is Disability History and Acceptance Month.
Puesta del Sol staff recommend the book Just Ask / Solo Pregunta by Sonia Sotomayor to raise awareness and foster conversations about disability acceptance with your children. This book and other recommended reading are available through the King County Library.
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Dyslexia Awareness Month
WA Governor, Jay Inslee, proclaims October 2022 as Dyslexia Awareness Month in Washington State. According to the proclamation, as many as 1-in-5 individuals struggle with dyslexia and related learning disabilities. That equates to approximately 218,280 public school students in Washington, with dyslexia, but teachers often receive no training in dyslexia and the appropriate educational interventions. Teachers and students across the state will benefit from increased awareness about the nature of dyslexia and the early warning signs, increased educational training, and evidence-based strategies designed for students with dyslexia. For more information about WSPTA's resolutions supporting dyslexia and literacy advocacy see resolution 18.32 and 18.42.
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Día de los Muertos
Día de los Muertos is a traditional Mexican celebration of life and remembrance where families and community members honor dearly departed with lively processions, parades and Ofrendas, or altars, that contain offerings of food, candy, flowers, sugar skulls, papel picado, day of the dead bread and photos among other traditional elements—it is a festive, rich heritage thousands of years old. This a time when great joy and care is taken to lovingly, decorate ofrendas, cook and honor dearly departed.
The Puesta del Sol community is observing Día de los Muertos with the following opportunities:
- Vanessa Lopez-Kopp, 1st grade parent, will set up a stunning Ofrenda in the library for all students to view for the week beginning November 2
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View the recording of last year's Family Explorations: Día de los Muertos presentation featuring parents and teachers from our community sharing their personal traditions and connections to the holiday: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=drFYaIAPz5Y&t=1057s
- Attend Latino H.E.A.T.'s Annual Día de los Muertos Ofrenda Competition and Cultural Education at Sammamish High School on Friday, November 4, 5:30-9 pm.
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Join our Events Team!
WE NEED YOUR HELP!
Please join our Events Team and be a part of the planning process! Sign up for one or more events that you would like to help us plan and execute. This is a great way to stay connected with Puesta del Sol friends and meet new ones.
SIGN UP HERE! Immediate help needed for Pumpkin Bash (Oct. 28th) & New School Welcome Event (TBD-January?)
Please contact me if you have any questions.
Thank you!
Ronit Droker
Director, Special Events
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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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Puesta del Sol Spiritwear for Sale!
Puesta del Sol PTA Spiritwear Shop is OPEN!
Shop our online store and get your school spirit gear. Don't miss out on our very own "Vamos Hawks" apparel!
It's simple - just click on the link, select your item(s), and purchase. You will choose to pick up at the vendor in Bellevue or shipped to your location. For every item you purchase, our PTA receives a percentage of the sale. Thank you for your support!
SHOP NOW!
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Did you know?
Puesta del Sol is Endorsed by the Embassy of Spain
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Mental Health: November 8, 2022
11:45AM - 1:00PM Rainier Room, WISC Campus, 12241 Main Street
Join our mental health experts for a timely and important discussion of the work of the Mental Health Assistance Team. This crucial program is found at all 30 schools in our district. Last year, over 6600 students were screened and hundreds of students benefitted from proactive interventions, including access to mental health counselors in their schools.
Panelists include:
Kerince Bowen, Director of Counseling
Jared Taylor, PhD, Coordinator of Mental Health Services
Lunch will be provided by the culinary students at Newport Knives. Please RSVP here.
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Are you curious to find out about the Amity experience?
The Amity Interns were busy working with the kindergarten classes last month.
Danilo (Señora Chaparro)
Celia (Señorita Flores)
Erick (Señorita Garcia)
Erika (Señora Zapata)
Outside of school, they have been joining Puesta del Sol families and exploring their city, attending sports games, concerts and trying different foods.
The Amities would love to get to know you and your family. Consider inviting them to a meal or an outing!
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Photo credit: Puesta parent |
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Hello everyone!
My name is Danilo Gasca Silva. I’m 21 years old, and I’m from Colombia. Currently, I am a student of foreign languages at the University of Tolima. Furthermore, I’m a folk dancer and
a traditional music singer (not a famous one) in some groups at my university. What I’m most passionate about in life is being able to share with children, make them laugh, play with them, and see their growth with all the opportunities and benefits presented to them through education. I love reading (I’m a big fan of Harry Potter stories), traveling, cooking, studying medicine and eating sweets because I’m a very gluttonous guy, especially with chocolate.
I hope that we can work together and learn many new things that allow us to grow as human beings. For my part, I can assure you that I’m completely willing to learn from you in the best possible way and I hope that you can have a great example and learn through my work.
¡Nos vemos muy pronto, no puedo esperar para conocerlos!
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Hey! I'm Erick Medrano from El Salvador.
I'm 26 years old. I enjoy participating in recreational activities and playing soccer. I like to be part of the teaching process as I also learn along the way. I am a person who is open to any possibility of trying something new in my life and thus having new experiences that make a difference. I know I'm about to live a great experience and meet people that will be part of my life somehow.
I'm looking forward to meeting you!
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Hello!
My name is Erika Alcira Rivas Portillo. I am 27 years-old, I am 170 cm tall, and my favorite color is green. I am from San Vicente, El Salvador. I come from a city where people love music since the most important music bands of the country were born over here. Maybe it is the main reason because I love dancing and listening to music whenever I can. I also love watching movies, cooking, and going out with my friends and family. Recently, I finished my bachelor of education in the English language. It has allowed me to work with kids and young ages. A curious fact about me is that I am a coffee and animal lover.
Espero que esta nueva aventura sea increíble para todos, ¡los veo pronto!
Erika Rivas
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¡Hola! My name is Celia Merino Calle and I’m from Spain. I’m 24 years old and I have just finished my English Studies bachelor degree in Valladolid. I’ve worked with kids during my years of student, so it’s time to face this new opportunity to share my language and culture to all of you! I’m a traveler person who loves to learn something new from all the places I’ve been.
I’m sure this experience is going to be amazing and we’re all going to have a great year!
¡Nos vemos pronto!
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