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December 3, 2021 | Issue 12.3.21
BIG GIVE 2021 - RESULTS
We are overwhelmed by the generosity and support from our community. Your gifts and donations to the PTA support the Puesta del Sol programs that our students value. Thank you to everyone for their support of the BIG GIVE 2021!

BIG GIVE 2021 Total: $46,987.27
Online one-time donations: $27,990
Online recurring donations: $870
Payroll deductions: $2,830
Cash: $857.27
Checks: $6,950
Corporate matching: $7,490
# of companies providing matches: 8
# of pledge forms returned: 294
# of classes with responses: 22 (all of them!)
Most responsive class: To be announced by Principal Shearer!
Puesta Del Sol FUNdraising Opportunity
Who: Everyone! Just mention "Puesta del Sol"
for each paid admission and a $3 donation will be
made to the PTA

What: Ice Skating!

When: 11/19/21 - 1/9/22. Check site for times and availability.

Where: Downtown Bellevue Park 100 100th Ave NE, Bellevue

Why: To donate to the PTA and have fun!

reservation dates & times,
pricing and special events.

Click here for more information, or please contact fundraising@puestadelsolpta.org.
Calling for Volunteers for the Educational Enhancement Committee

We still have open positions to coordinate Educational Enhancement programs: Academic Challenge, After School Programs, International Spanish Academy (ISA), 5th Grade Math Olympiad, Reflections, Spanish Immersion Through the Arts (SITA), and more.

These are great opportunities to enrich our students' experience!

Note that the Flamenco teacher already contacted us about running classes, but we need a volunteer to help coordinate. We will not be able to run the programs for which we do not have volunteers. If you are interested in any of these open positions, please follow instructions here: https://puestadelsolpta.org/Page/AboutPTA/Committees.

If you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact us at 
edenhancement@puestadelsolpta.org. Thank you for your support!
Do you have the skills to translate material for the PTA into Spanish?

Our goal is to message in both Spanish and English on as many pieces of communication as possible.

We are looking for a pool of people to call upon as needed. If you are able to assist, please email communications@puestadelsolpta.org
BSD Nurse News
The Pfizer COVID vaccine has been authorized for ages 5-11. Read more:

Puesta del Sol
2022-23 Kindergarten Virtual Information Night

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2021
AT 6:30 PM
Puesta del Sol Announcement: Please join us on Thursday, December 9th at 6:30 for our virtual Kindergarten Information Night. A meeting link will be available closer to the event.

Choice School Entry Level Lottery Applications for incoming K (current P-4) and incoming 6th grade (current 5th grade) students for the 2022-23 school year will be accepted beginning Monday December 6, 2021. The application period will close Friday January 14, 2022 at 4:30 pm. Visit our Apply to Choice Schools and Programs page for more information.
Puesta del Sol is in need of both emergency classroom teacher substitutes and classified staff substitutes.

To review qualifications for emergency classroom substitutes and to apply, click here.

To review qualifications for classified staff substitutes and to apply, click here.

Once you submit your application, please communicate that you have done so with Office Manager Julie Truong at truongj@bsd405.org so that she can track and expedite your application.

DEI "Plática" (Conversations) Series presents:
Jessica Fenton

Thursday, January 13th, 7pm
on Zoom (check back for the link)

Please join our beloved community in a special learning opportunity for Puesta del Sol parents, caregivers and staff.

Jessica Fenton, a kindergarten parent, will be telling the impactful story of her grandparents' survival from the Holocaust. The live virtual presentation will include documents, videos and photos from her grandparents' lives and time for discussion. Jessica is a legacy speaker for the Holocaust Center for Humanity. You can learn more about her work here: https://www.holocaustcenterseattle.org/jessica-fenton.

President: Andrew Schnickel

Treasurer Deposits: Jasmine Hentz

Jingjing Miller

Secretary: Holly Ellis-Brown

Member at Large: Dan O'Sullivan

VP of Membership: Lourdes Dorotik


Co-Director of Educational Enhancements: Denise Latarowski


Director of Fundraising: Julie Leingang


Meet our new Amity Intern: Paula Jimenez
Hi everybody!

I’m Paula. I have 26 years old. I was born in Fontellas, a little village in the North of Spain. I’m an adventurous person so I love discovering new things to do. In my free time I go to the cinema, go hiking, go to the gym, read books and so on.

I studied primary and kindergarten education degree and nowadays, I continue with a masters. Also, I love cooking different cultural dishes overall Mexican and Italian food. Moreover, I love travelling and I’ve visited some European countries like Italy, Luxemburg, Croatia and so on. I am enchanted to participate as Amity and I’m too thankful to Puesta School and my host families.

Gracias a todos y nos vemos por la escuela!
Paula
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COVID-19 Vaccine for ages 5-11: Information for BSD Students
Domestic and International Travel Policy

The Bellevue School District follows guidance from King County Public Health.

Travel policy can be found here
There is NO CHARGE for school meals during the 2021-2022 school year! 
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