Luchadora!

Watch Luchadora at Seattle Children’s Theater with your Puesta del Sol Friends!

Please join us on February 22nd at 6:30pm.

Transport yourself to the world of lucha libre Mexican wrestling, with this inspired adaptation of the Chinese legend Hua Mulan. The discovery of a worn pink wrestling mask prompts Nana Lupita, a Wisconsin grandmother, to share her coming of age story growing up in 1960s Texas.



We have arranged $16 Special PTA Discount tickets! Call Asma Ahmed at (206) 443-0807 ext: 10280 to purchase. $16 price will be available until all seats are sold out.

SCT recommends for children 8 years old and older due to stylized depictions of Lucha Libre wrestling. Families with younger children may wish to read the book Lucia the Luchadora and discuss these themes before the performance.

February Passport Check

Our next Passport Check Day will be Tuesday, February 27th.

Romania is the Special Itinerary country of the month. Interested in helping? We would love to have a few new volunteers join us and are happy to provide on the job training for this fun volunteer role! Sign up to volunteer here.

Art Appreciation Volunteer Workshops

Amazing Art Appreciation Volunteers



Please save the following dates:

Wednesday, March 6th at 9:15am - Let's get crafty!!

• This hands-on art workshop is your chance to get to explore different materials that are available to use with your class! We will be doing a few quick demos and letting you gain experience and ask questions so you are comfortable teaching these lessons. We will be doing paper quilling, print making, metal tooling, etc. If you have a specific request of something you would like to practice, let us know prior to the meeting and we will make it happen! artappreciation@puestadelsolpta.org

Tuesday, April 23rd at 9:15am - International Art Fest Informational Meeting

• We will be going over information on the Art Appreciation volunteers' responsibilities before and during the event. Helpful tips on projects and how to display your students' art will also be discussed.



If you are not currently an Art Appreciation Volunteer and are interested in helping out this year or next, you are welcome to join us!

STEM Fair Registration is Open!

The STEM Fair Registration is open!!! You heard it, we are having our STEM Fair on April 24th, 2024. STEM Fair is a student-led project-based fair using on Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics. All students participating in the STEM Fair must register.

For more information on the STEM fair, please join us at the upcoming Information Nights or visit the STEM Fair Page for more details.

We can't wait to see what fun, curious ideas our future-scientists/engineers come up with!

Need help with the STEM Fair?

Bellevue High School's Science Olympiad offers a service called Tutor Time, held each Saturday at various KCLS libraries. Drop into one of their sessions or email them (tutortime.bhs@gmail.com) if you would like help with your STEM fair project! They host free drop-in tutoring for grades K-12 in any subject, and they have tutors knowledgeable in STEM to help you with all aspects of your project. For their schedule and more information, you can visit their website: https://tutortime.my.canva.site/

Tutoring Topics:

* Get ready for Puesta STEM Fair

* Science & Mathematics

* Technology and coding

Mariners Day with Puesta del Sol PTA

Mariners vs. Twins

Sunday, June 30th, 2024 at 1:10pm at T-Mobile Park

All kids 14 and under: Run Around the Bases (postgame)

We have sections reserved for our group.

Order early to make sure you get a seat!

$25 per ticket for main level seats.

Order here: https://puestadelsolpta.org/Packet/MarinersNight

Deadline to order is May 30, 2024

Questions? Contact Aly at familyfun@puestadelsolpta.org

*Please note: Tickets will be emailed to the email address associated with your PTA account approximately a week prior to the game.

**It is our PTA mission to support every child, financial assistance is available for this activity. If interested, please see our Financial Aid Form.

International Festival Volunteer Opportunities

Puesta needs TWO CO-CHAIRS for the International Festival in May.

Do you have great organizational skills?

Are you good at directing children and managing a stage?

Please consider signing up!

Responsibilities include

• Work with the PTA communications team to develop promo for the event and registration for the various acts
• Create a rehearsal calendar
• Work with Amity Interns for their dance acts, with Sra Rose for Marimba acts and coordinate with Fiesta Latina and Flamenco acts
• Recruit day of event volunteers
• Collaborate with PTA or 5th grade events for concession sales

Work is heaviest Feb/March (coordinating acts) and then the two weeks leading up to the event.

International Art Fest Day of Coordinator

Want to help us with DAY of coordination for the International Art Fest? This is an amazing opportunity to help out and will not require you to chair or plan the logistics! Come help volunteer with one of our largest community event! Great way to get your feet wet in event volunteering without more commitment.

Contact : Events@puestadelsolpta.org if you are interested

President: Holly Ellis-Brown

Treasurer Deposits: Michele Snydsman

Treasurer Payables: Adam Droker

Co-Secretary: Jim Simmons

Co-Secretary: Julie Keeney

Member at Large: Joel Ingraham

VP of Membership: Jodi Sternoff

Director of School Relations: Carla Merkow

Co-Director of Educational Enhancements: Stephanie Parkins

Co-Director of Educational Enhancements: Alice Kim

Co-Director of Educational Enhancements: Jackie Zawalski

Co-Director of Fundraising: Aubra Moore

Co-Director of Fundraising: Dan Welygan

Director of Special Events: Sarah Moon

Director of Communications: Jennifer Green Li

Kindergarten/New Family Tours

Starting on January 17th, there will be tours for prospective new families at Puesta del Sol. Visitors are welcome to check-in at the Front Office and tour the building from 12:00-12:30pm on the following dates:

• 2/28/24
• 3/20/24
• 4/17/24
• 5/15/24

For more information, please contact Assistant Principal Acevedo.

2023-2024 BSD Family Calendar

2024-2025 & 2025-2026 BSD Family Calendar

BSD Cultural Calendar

Bus Route Information

Bellevue Family Hub

Mental Health Services

Nutrition Services:

BSD Elementary Lunch Menu Feb. 2024

Technology Support for Students & Families

Be a Bellevue School District Volunteer

The Bellevue School District has partnered with Care Solace to complement districtwide efforts to provide our learning community with access to mental health care and support student well-being. Care Solace is a central hub that connects students, staff and their families to care. At no cost to you, Care Solace will quickly and confidentially find available mental health and substance use providers matched to your needs.

Care Solace helps school districts provide care coordination for every student, staff member, and family member in need. The Care Solace team is always available — including nights, weekends, and holidays — in 200+ languages.

BSD Newsletter

An e-newsletter was sent to BSD staff and families on Thursday, February 8th. Read it to learn about February’s cultural celebrations, BSD’s sustainability and strategic plan updates, the Certificated Staff Job Fair, and more. Read it here: BSD News and Events: February 8, 2024.

BSF Spring for Schools

The Bellevue School Foundation is hosting their annual Spring for Schools event on March 30th, 2024 at The Meydenbauer Center.

Join BSF as we cultivate the next generation with a garden party! Funding raised through Spring for Schools yields critical programming in Bellevue School District. Our annual fundraiser joins community leaders, corporate stakeholders, and philanthropic individuals who are committed to making sure that all 18,000+ students at 28 schools in the District can blossom through programs and enrichment opportunities critical to their growth as students and future leaders of our community.



Join or host a table, get a drink and meal with friends, and stroll through the showcase of student work that our donors support.

National PTA 2023-2024 Multicultural Calendar

2024 National PTA Legislative Conference

Attend National PTA's Legislative Conference and Hill Day (LegCon Hill Day) March 5-7, 2024 in Alexandria, VA. Learn from advocates across the country. Share PTA priorities with your members of Congress!

Regular registration - $325.00 (Ends 11:59 PM Eastern Time, February 23, 2024)

Registration