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

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Questions? Email Katie Artz.

We are looking for volunteers to help with laptop collection. Please sign up by clicking here if you are available to help. If you can help or if you have questions, email Abigail Horsfall, Instructional Technology Curriculum Leader.

HIGH SCHOOL RETREAT CHAPERONES NEEDED!

Warm Beach Camp, Stanwood, WA

This overnight trip is only possible with your support. We need your participation for a successful retreat and require male and female chaperones who can stay overnight. Chaperones attend free of charge. Please contact IS Teachers, Lee Holt or Tamara Truax, to join the fun!

We’re heading back to Warm Beach Camp for High School Retreat! We need community connections to help us explore forms of cultural expression and examine challenges facing societies in the Middle East and North Africa. If you have ideas, expertise, and a willingness to work with our high school students for one day, or you know of exceptional experts who might be willing to lead a session, please contact us. Session topics can include dance, sports, cultural traditions, arts (painting, literature, theater, etc.), and crafts (making things), as well as an exploration of cultural, economic, political, social, or environmental challenges in the region. Sessions are about 45 minutes and repeat 6 times on Thursday, Sept. 8. An IS teacher will assist. Students and chaperones stay overnight and return to school Friday, Sept. 9. It’s a great way to share your culture and get involved! Please email IS Teachers, Tamara Truax or Lee Holt, if you can help or if you have questions.

Please welcome the following people to our new ISPTSA Executive board. The board comes with a wealth of experience to make next year a great year to support our students at International School. Click here to learn more about each board member and the role they will serve.

If you would like to be a part of this exciting group of people, please contact president@isptsa.org.

From the scholarship committee, below are the scholarship recipients for the 2021–2022 ISPTSA scholarship.

Each recipient demonstrated outstanding achievement and impact on their communities through their essays and letter of recommendation. Congratulations to all of them! Thank you to all who submitted an application. For questions, email the ISPTSA Scholarship Committee.

Celebrate your senior student by sharing your pride and love for them with your Class of 2022 lawn sign. We're so proud of their graduation from International School, one of the best in the state! Purchase here - quick service, easy local pick up or delivery. Email Melissa, VP of Community, with questions.

Enid Smith Becker's high school class had the opportunity to do a Raku fire at school thanks to a grant from the ISPTSA. Raku is an old Japanese glaze firing tradition in which ceramics are quickly brought up to 1800 degrees in a special kiln, taken out hot, and put into a can of combustibles. The smoke and reduced oxygen create a wonderful glaze effect with many unexpected colors. The students were delighted by the process, and it was an excellent learning opportunity. Their work is on display in the school case. For questions about the art class, email Enid Smith Becker, IS Art Teacher. For grant questions, email our ISPTSA President.

Would you be interested in joining this amazing newsletter team? Maybe interested in producing news publications or just have a knack for grammar and writing? Email Thyda Tsai, Monday Messenger Editor, to learn more.

ANOTHER CALL FOR FRENCH EXCHANGE 2022–2023 PARTICIPANTS!

Apply here by Tuesday, June 21

Don't miss this unforgettable opportunity! The French Exchange has many available spots still open. If you are interested, consult the “Info for parents” PowerPoint on the school website for more details, and please submit your application by Tuesday, June 21. If you have any questions, reach out to Joe Kheriaty, IS French Teacher.

For questions, email Jill Follett, IS High School Counseling Secretary.

Due THIS Friday, June 17

All library books are due by THIS Friday, June 17 to avoid any lost book fines on their account. If you still have any lost library books from your elementary school, please drop them off at the library as well. Michelle Dang, our IS Librarian, will send them back to your previous school. Please email Michele Dang, IS Library Specialist, if you have any questions or need any help.

THIS Wednesday, June 15, for Seniors

Don't forget to save off your important files!

Monday, June 20, for Grades 6–11

To get ready for the next school year, we need to collect all laptops to upgrade software over the summer. Students in grades 6–11 will turn in their current laptops on Monday, June 20. Students will keep their charger, stylus, and bag to use when they receive the same laptop back in the fall. If students are unable to attend school on June 20, please drop off the laptop with IS Tech Specialist, Alex Yeung, in the tech office on their last day. On the morning of Wednesday, June 15, seniors will be returning their laptop, charger, stylus, and laptop bag to the library. For seniors, students, and staff leaving Bellevue, click here for instructions on technology archiving. For questions, email Abigail Horsfall, Instructional Technology Curriculum Leader.

THIS Wednesday, June 15 •  Seniors' Last Day 

THIS Friday, June 17, 7 PM • Commencement at Bellevue Memorial Stadium Seniors arrive at 4:30 PM for a group photo and rehearsal with cap, gown, and stole. RSVP HERE to request tickets and to request special needs accommodations for seating and parking.

For questions, email Jill Follett, Counseling Secretary.

Reminders for Juniors!

For questions, email Jill Follett, Counseling Secretary.

Fresh cut pasta, homemade tomato sauce, and hand-rolled meatballs— yummy! During the "Food, Glorious Food" Focus Week, students chopped, kneaded, and simmered their way to a delicious take-home dinner. We’d love to share the love of cooking with all of our International School families. Click here for these great recipes. Buon appetito! For questions, email Janet Towne, IS History Teacher.

High School Retreat returns this fall! This overnight retreat helps build the foundation for a strong and caring learning community. We also honor our commitment to a globally-focused education with this year’s focus on the Middle East & North Africa. Click here for the flyer for directions and more information.

For questions, email Tamara Truax or Lee Holt, IS Teachers.

Bellevue School District is excited to begin its search for the next superintendent. Over the coming weeks and months, we invite you to be part of the process! Read more here. Focus Group zoom sessions are limited to 15 participants to maximize participation. Sign up here.

For questions, email BSD.

TOMORROW, June 14, 5:15 –6:19 PM

Register online now.

Please join us for another in our speaker series “Black History Beyond February” as Dr. Quintard Taylor, Ph.D. presents and engages in discussion on the history and importance of Juneteenth. Read more here. For questions, email BSD.

The summer meal program provides free, nutritious meals to help children get the nutrition they need to learn, play, and grow. Read more here. For questions, email BSD Nutrition Services.

The USDA school lunch waiver expires this school year on June 30, so Nutrition Services expects to return to charging for meals next year.  Due to increased supply costs, meal prices for 2022–2023 are expected to go up.  You may apply here for School Meal Benefits beginning August 15. For questions, email the BSD Nutrition Services Department.

Click here to visit a full listing of July and August Recreation Programs online. Register now for July & August programs. Also, limited space is still available in several summer day camps. Visit Register.BellevueWA.gov and select the Day Camps category to see the full array of summer camps available for kids. For questions, email Bellevue Parks & Community Services.

Bellevue School Foundation’s first film production, School Spirit, just won a Gold Viddy Award! Viddy Awards honor video excellence in a digital world. If you didn’t have a chance to watch the film yet, it is now available to view here. To watch the entire Spring for Schools 2022 Program, click here. And of course, the ultimate award would be your partnership with Bellevue Schools Foundation. For questions, email BSF.

TeenTix Art Partners are opening up again! Sign up for a TeenTix Pass and use the event calendar to access your favorite museums, plays, concerts, and more for just $5! Use it this summer and all year round! For questions, email TeenTix.

Need an extra set of eyes to review an essay or resume? Could you use some help preparing for a standardized test? Do you need to catch up on some coursework? All these services and more are free through KCLS with a library card. Click here to learn more about free online tutoring with Tutor.com and Study Zone Plus. For questions, call KCLS at (425) 462-9600.

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.