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January 27, 2023 | Issue 1.27.23
Upcoming Events

  • Monday, 1/30/23: Snow Day Make-up Day (there IS school this day)
  • Wednesday, 2/15/23: Passport Check
  • Wednesday, 2/15/23, 3-5pm: Ribbon cutting and Community Open House
  • Thursday, 2/16/23: Staff Appreciation Potluck
Help Out for Staff Potluck

Puesta del Sol PTA Staff Appreciation is hosting our next staff appreciation event on Thursday, February 16, and we want to make it a warm and yummy one with a potluck!

We're looking for volunteers to bring soups, salads, desserts and more for our teachers and staff--as well as those to serve on the day of. Sign up here.
Seeking Bookfair Committee Members 2023-2024 School Year

We are hoping to create a bookfair committee to start planning for next school year. Please email fundraising@puestadelsolpta.org with your name and availability in March for a quick planning meeting.
Ribbon Cutting and
Community Open House

Save the Date! A ribbon cutting and community Open House for our new school will be happening on Wednesday, February 15, 3-5pm. More details from school to follow.
Mariners Night with Puesta del Sol PTA

Mariners vs. Astros
Saturday, May 6th, 2023 at 6:40pm at T-Mobile Park

We have sections reserved for our group. Order early to make sure you get a seat! 

$25 per ticket for main level seats.

Deadline to order is 4/5/23

Questions? Contact Aly at familyfun@puestadelsolpta.org

*It is our PTA mission to support every child, financial assistance is available for this activity. If interested, please contact events@puestadelsolpta.org.

*Please note: Tickets will be emailed to the email address associated with your PTA account approximately a week prior to the game
Puesta del Sol PTA Night Out with the Seattle Storm!

Seattle Storm vs Washington Mystics
Friday, June 9, 2023 at 7pm at Climate Pledge Arena

Save the Date for a Seattle Storm game with Puesta del Sol PTA!

Cost: $30 per ticket.

Deadline to order is 5/15/23 but order early to guarantee your seats! (We will place the order as soon as we reach 50 tickets, and then in groups of 10-20 after that until the deadline or there is no more ticket inventory at this price.)


Questions? Contact Aly at familyfun@puestadelsolpta.org.

*It is our PTA mission to support every child, financial assistance is available for this activity. If interested, please contact events@puestadelsolpta.org.

*Please note: Tickets will be emailed to the email address associated with your PTA account.
Spring Fundraiser: Save the Date

March 27th-April 7th, 2023

Puesta Del Sol New Building

Our big spring fundraising event will be during school April 7th.

We are excited to be partnering with APEX for our Spring Fundraiser March 27th-April 7th. They are not only helping with our PTA fundraiser, but also bringing short leadership lessons to our students during the school day for 2 weeks!

More information coming soon, but feel free to check out the testimonials: https://apexleadershipco.com/raving-fans/
International Holocaust Remembrance Day

Friday, January 27th is International Holocaust Remembrance Day.

To honor this observance, we are sharing last year’s compelling and inspiring presentation from Jessica Fenton: https://youtu.be/_vhzsVtpPX4

Jessica is a Puesta parent and the granddaughter of Holocaust survivors, as well as a Legacy Speaker for the Holocaust Center for Humanity.

If you have not had the chance to watch the video with your older children, we encourage you to do so!
Host Families Needed for 2023-2024 School Year

The Amity Program offers interns a unique cultural and teaching experience at Puesta del Sol. We have four amazing interns this year who are serving in various classrooms.
We are looking for host families for the 2023-2024 school year. Hosting can be 3-6-9 month experience. If you are interested in learning about the program or hosting, or connecting to a current host family, please contact amity@puestadelsolpta.org.


President: Carmel Sasaki

Treasurer Deposits: Jasmine Hentz

Andrew Schnickel

Secretary: Heidi Keith

Member at Large: *Open*

VP of Membership: Joel Ingraham

Director of School Relations: Holly Ellis-Brown



Co-Director of Special Events: Ronit Droker

Co-Director of Special Events: Sharisse Sifuentes

Join our Events Team & Get Involved!

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!
Questions? Contact the Events Team: events@puestadelsolpta.org
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!

Amazon Smile Fundraiser Ending February 20th, 2023

Amazon just announced that the Amazon Smile Fundraiser will be ending February 20th, 2023. For more information check out their letter that was sent to customers and posted here: https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/company-news/amazon-closing-amazonsmile-to-focus-its-philanthropic-giving-to-programs-with-greater-impact.

Bellevue Family Engagement survey was sent to families on Tuesday, January 17, 2023.
Bellevue Schools Foundation's Spring for Schools

Saturday, April 1, 2023 | 5:00-7:00pm

Meydenbauer Center

Join us for an evening of food, drinks, music, and a showcase of BSF donor funded programs. The funding raised at Spring for Schools 2023 will determine how much support the BSF can provide for critical programming at all 30 schools in Bellevue School District. The event will host business professionals, community leaders, and philanthropic donors who are committed to making sure that all 18,000+ students in Bellevue’s public schools have access to innovative programs and enrichment opportunities that will help them thrive in an increasingly competitive global market.
REGISTER HERE
*Translations available on the registration page
Click here to find out how BSF directly supports Puesta del Sol Elementary
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