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A Co position means that you will be working with someone else, not by yourself. If you are worried about not knowing something, don't be, because many of the current board members are returning and you will not be alone. International has a very strong, involved PTSA and we would love to have you join us in supporting our children, our teachers, and our school. Meet new people, make new friends, and discover what is happening at our school and in our district. Join the 2023-2024 International School PTSA Board and be an active participant in shaping our community!

Position descriptions can be found here and here. If you are interested in one of the VP positions as a Co-VP or Co-Secretary please send nominations to nominations@isptsa.org. You can self-nominate or nominate someone you believe in! Questions? Contact the Nominations Committee.

Staff Appreciation Week is THIS week, May 8–12 and we would like to take this opportunity to show our appreciation for the hard work and dedication of our staff. Please help us in making this week special for our teachers and staff by participating in a gift card donation drive.

We are asking for voluntary donations of physical gift cards of $10 each. You can sign up for multiple slots. For example, if you sign up for 3 slots buy 3 $10 gift cards. Please drop off your donation at school by THIS Wednesday, May 10 (there is a box labeled "teacher appreciation gift card drop off" inside the office). We will distribute them to our teachers and staff during Staff Appreciation Week.

Thank you for your support and for helping us show our amazing staff how much we appreciate all that they do. Questions? Contact the Staff Appreciation Committee.

The ISPTSA and community are very excited to celebrate our fabulous IS Staff THIS week, May 8–12! This appreciation week has been planned with the following:

We'll also need volunteers to help organize for THIS week, May 8 – 12. Please sign up here.

Questions? Contact the Staff Appreciation Committee.

The ISPTSA General Meeting will be Thursday, June 1, 6:30–8:30 PM. Please join us for the final general meeting of the year and a free catered dinner. We will be voting on next year's slate of board members and budget, plus more! Please save the date and plan to be there to help us make some very important decisions and to eat some good food. Questions? Contact President@isptsa.org.

These are some of our past Golden Acorn recipients, nominated by parents, teachers, and friends. Do you know someone who works for the success of our IS students and community? Golden Acorn is a high honor awarded annually by the ISPTSA since 1994 to a school or community volunteer in recognition of their dedication and service to children and youth. Please take a moment to nominate a parent or teacher for this award by sending an email to golden-acorn-nomination@isptsa.org.

The committee will be accepting nominations until Wednesday, May 24. Questions? Email the Golden Acorn Committee. 

IS had some truly amazing art entries this year. If you would like to see them all you may do so here. Questions? Contact Reflections@isptsa.org.

Any PTSA member is encouraged to submit an issue, resolution, or legislative principle that addresses concerns that affect children on a state-wide level. Delegates will debate and vote on these submissions and whether to add them to our Washington State PTSA platform.

The submission process is OPEN NOW through June 1 at noon. Please see complete instructions and deadlines for submitting at the bottom of the following pages:

Questions? Contact support@wastatepta.org.

Join Dr. Megan Barber, media expert and parent of two, virtually at 4 PM as she walks through tips and resources to learn how to be an expert decoder of the information you receive and how this skill can translate to more productive school conversations.

Questions? Contact info@pta.org.

Hi everyone! It’s AAPI Heritage Month in which we celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage. The month commemorates the resilience and legacy, traditions, and culture of Asians, Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders across the United States. To celebrate at IS, our SOAR (Students Organized Against Racism) team came up with a fun and interactive way to share and learn about AAPI traditions and recipes. Come join our celebration virtually through Padlet! Here is the link to a Padlet, in which you can add your own traditional family recipes, or even just scroll through and try some of them for yourself! Thank you! Questions? Contact Arty Christianto.

Regular testing runs May 1-12. This will lead to some disruptions for all in our building as some hallways and public spaces will be closed. We’ll have onsite testing May 2, 3, and 11. Students’ MyAP accounts show the latest test date information, and they should check the email listed in their MyAP profile for updates. More information, including test locations and schedule, can be found here. Students are pre-excused during testing but are expected to attend classes when not testing. See the schedule for release times. Students report at 7:30 AM for AM tests and 12:30 PM for PM tests. Questions? Contact Jill Follett.

The long-awaited High School Prom is coming up THIS Saturday, May 13 at the Seattle Asian Art Museum! We are reaching out because we need your help with Prom funds!

The cake decorating class needs to borrow your KitchenAid Stand Mixer during focus week to mix delicious confections. If you are willing to loan us your mixer for the week, please kindly email Janet Towne at townej@bsd405.org. Your mixer will be well cared for and returned to you clean and in good condition. Thank you for your generous support of one of International School’s most popular Focus Week classes! Questions? Contact Janet Towne.

CLASS OF 2023 ALL-NIGHT GRAD PARTY – TICKETS ON SALE NOW

The party is funded through ticket sales and fundraisers by the Class of 2023 Parent Graduation Committee. Tickets cost $275 per student, and scholarships are available! Contact Colleen Courtney at courtneyn@bsd405.org. All information is confidential. Don't miss out - ticket sales end June 1!

New this year: each senior will receive a beautiful hydrangea to decorate the stage at Senior Celebration and Graduation, then take home to plant. Questions? Email Patti McKnight.

Congratulations to all students who participated in Le Grand Concours (French Contest) on March 15. The results are in! International School is proud to announce that several of our students have ranked in the highest scores and received an award this year!

All students who took part in the contest, regardless of score, will receive a printed certificate of participation. Thank you to all and félicitations! Questions? Contact Gwen Geslin.

Thank you to the community for your generous donations and to the volunteers who helped on planting day, April 19, to work on Serena's Garden. Serena's mother Sunny Cao brought delicious wontons and green tea. Northwest Perennial Alliance president Tere Kaulfus provided invaluable advice on planting and shrub care. It was an afternoon of sharing, remembering, and connecting, graced by a few unexpected rays of sunshine. Questions? Contact Gwen Geslin.

iJazz participated in the Columbia Basin College Vocal Jazz competition on April 22. We received 2nd place in our division and eight students received Outstanding Musicianship Awards: Isaac Cook, Sofie Fenstermacher, Rachel He, Tyler Lombardo, Jack Molinari, Jayna Laserna, Troxell Selph and Hilary Yu. Questions? Contact Joanne Whang.

The city of Bellevue is looking for youth candidates (high schoolers) to participate in the Bellevue Youth Link Board. Applications are due by NEXT Monday, May 15.

This is a great advocacy opportunity for our students! The Youth Link Board promotes diversity, unity, and equity for high school youth in Bellevue. Current board work focuses on priorities such as youth mental health, transitional support, youth financial education and employment equity, environmental sustainability, and diversity, equity, and inclusion. More information can be found here. Questions? Email palina@bellevuewa.gov.

SPLASHFORWARD HIGH SCHOOL LIFEGUARD TRAINING

Would you like to learn a skill that could save lives for FREE?

Our region is in short supply of lifeguards. SPLASHForward is sponsoring lifeguard training for high school students. We cover the cost of your certification (a $250 value) and provide you with resources to find a job. If you are unsure of your swim skills, we are happy to work with you so you can practice or acquire the skills. You can specify this when you sign up. You must be 15yrs old by the last day of the lifeguard training course. Sign up is on a first come first serve basis. Find out more here. Questions? Email info@splashforward.org.

BHS DANCE TEAM 2023–2024 TRYOUTS

May 30 and June 1 at 4–7 PM

Come join the BHS Dance Team! No experience is needed. Open to all current 8th-11th graders zoned for Bellevue High School.

Who: 5th-8th grade students

When: Saturday, June 17, 8:30 AM – 2:30 PM

Where: Odle Middle School

Buzz Bowl--a cool Jeopardy-style buzzer game to make learning science and math fun for 5th-8th graders. Buzz Bowl is ideal for all 5th-8th graders interested in learning science and math. We welcome beginners, science whizzes, and everyone in between. Teams will compete based on the kids' level of knowledge. Beginners will not be competing against science whizzes! You can only reserve seats as a team of 3 to 4 students. To reserve seats, go to https://goo.gl/WqSJML.

Proceeds from the event go to Bellevue Schools Foundation. Questions? Email Kosha.

SPECIAL EDUCATION FAMILY RESOURCE SESSION: SESSION PROCESSING – STRATEGIES FOR HOME & SCHOOL

RSVP: To attend in-person, you MUST RSVP to this event here.

Please join us in this family-focused session where attendees will learn about sensory processing strategies both at home & at school. Our sensory systems are vital in taking in and processing all the information about the world around us. Find out more info here. Questions? Contact specialedfamilyres@bsd405.org.

The Bellevue School District is currently conducting a research study to learn from the reflections, insights, and experiences of our recent graduates. Find out more info here. Questions? Contact BSD.

The Bellevue School Board of Directors is made up of five community members, one from each geographic region of the district. Districts 1,2 and 4 are open for election in 2023.

Candidates who are interested in running for a school board position must file a Declaration of Candidacy with the King County Elections office during the filing period. The filing period this year is May 15 through June 2. There is no filing fee for school board positions. For step-by-step instructions, please refer to King County’s Candidate Manual. Qualifications and additional resources can be found on the district’s Become a Board Member webpage.

Questions? Contact pubinfo@bsd405.org.

Incoming Superintendent Dr. Kelly Aramaki, shares his commitment to district staff, students, and families, his vision for the district, and the five priorities that will help us get there. Find out more info here. Questions? Contact BSD.

21 Acres will be buzzing with festive activities for the whole family at Pollinator Fest! Organized by POLLINATOR PATHWAY NW, there will be pollinator-themed presentations, a children’s Farm Tour, a Spring Market on our patio (where you can meet local farmers and artisan makers and purchase fresh, pesticide-free food and beautiful, handmade gifts), as well as music, food and more. Learn how to take direct action in your own yard to nurture pollinators of all kinds, which are critically important to our local food systems.

Find out more info here. Questions? Call 425-481-1500.

Help support Tyee Middle School by joining us for this exciting musical journey. Online ticket sales start now. If you prefer to pay by cash or check, you can do so at Tyee Commons during lunchtime from May 15-18, or one hour before each show time at the door. Please bring proof of purchase when picking up your tickets at Tyee Commons during lunchtime from May 15th-18th or one hour before each show time at the door. We can't wait to see you there! Questions? Contact Ailin Zhang.

Come explore vehicles while interacting with community helpers to discover how they keep our city safe, clean, and FUN-ctioning!! The event is free. Food trucks, bouncy houses, balloon artists, and face painting will be available for the kids! Find out more info here. Questions? Call (425) 295-0500.

The program will include helmet fittings, helmet giveaways, a bicycle skills course and bicycle safety checks. To participate, please fill out and bring the completed waiver form found here. Find out more info here.

If you'd like to volunteer at this event or have any questions, please contact us at KentBikeRodeo@gmail.com. 

Check out our wide variety of International School spiritwear! Hoodies, T-shirts, bags, and more, order now! You can pick up your order from Winner's Sportswear in Bellevue or have it delivered. Questions? Email Melissa Richardson, VP of Outreach.

Start 2023 off with some stress relief for yourself! Signup for Smith Brothers Farms Home Grocery Delivery and when you do, you'll receive $15 off your 1st delivery & ISPTSA receives a $50 gift donation from SBF! It's a win-win! You get the iconic Porch Box with your 1st order & it can be filled each week with milk that is 2-days-fresh from the farm, eggs that are 3-days-fresh, fresh produce, almond & oat milk, and hundreds of grocery items that are primarily from local PNW companies!

Delivery is free with just a $10 order & there are no monthly fees, no contract. Give it a try - we get the donation if you get one delivery or remain a customer for years. Questions? Contact Smith Brothers Farms.