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Our Middle School Parent Social will take place one hour before the Parent Night THIS Tuesday, February 7 from 5:30 pm-6:30 pm in the International School Library (the same location as the Parent Night). This event is for ALL Middle School Parents.

Pizza, water, and soda will be served. Come grab a bite and catch up with other Middle School parents. Please feel free to bring your favorite dishes, drinks (no alcohol please), and desserts to share with your fellow Middle School parents as well - the More the Merrier! Questions? Contact Qiang Wu.

Questions? Contact VPCommunity@isptsa.org.

We also wish to thank every student from International School who participated in this year's Reflections program. Your art shows your voice and passion! In February, each participant will receive a certificate and award from the International Reflections program.

Questions? Contact Reflections@isptsa.org.

THIS Wednesday, February 8th

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The 7th-grade class will host the staff appreciation lunch on Wednesday, February 8th. Please join us in bringing food. Help with setup and cleanup is also much appreciated. If nothing fits your schedule, please donate and we will do the shopping for you. For donations use PayPal or Zelle and mention 7th grade parent.

If you have any questions, please contact us at parent-rep2028@isptsa.org.

JOIN YOUR TITAN COMMUNITY ON FACEBOOK! 

Questions? Contact Melissa Richardson

Thank you all for attending the January ISPTSA General Meeting! Congratulations to the raffle winners: Jerica C., Jerry N., Lesley N., and Thuy S.!

Please sign in to renew OR click here to join ISPTSA today!

Questions? Please contact Honglian Gao at membership@isptsa.org

Position descriptions can be found here. Send nominations to nominations@istpsa.org. You can self-nominate or nominate someone you believe in! Questions? Contact the Nominations Committee.

Learn more about these positions here. Please email board@isptsa.org if you have questions or if you're interested in signing up. Thank you!

The annual IS Franco-Bee event took place during Community on Wednesday, January 26. Ten talented and fearless students, one from each middle school French class, competed in the contest by answering challenging trivia questions focused this year specifically on French-speaking countries in Africa. The event took place in the auditorium in front of an enthusiastic middle school crowd. The contestants were Addie Bechthold, Morgan Castle, Natalie Fang, Evelyn Lin, Jack Lo, Pranav Magham, Abigail Smiddy, Jacquelyn Smiddy, and Sid Vasudeva. Congratulations to all, and to the top three winners: Pranav Magham (1^st place), Morgan Castle (2^nd place), and Natalie Fang (3^rd place).

If it does and you would prefer a deeper conversation and a closer relationship with your child, please come to the Middle School Parent Night THIS Tuesday, February 7 at 6:30 pm in the International School Library. This event is for ALL middle school parents. Arty - our middle school counselor - will be talking about everything but the academics – extracurricular activities, balance, service and kindness, and student wellbeing. There will also be time for Q&A. Questions? Email the IS Main Office.

Class of 2024: Sign up for your Junior Appointment through Bookings! What's included:

Questions? Contact Jill Follett.

This year’s spring musical is NEWSIES. Ticket sales are OPEN NOW (online presale closes the Tuesday before each show weekend). Find tickets on Touchbase under "My School" and "ASB Activities/Clubs." There will be assigned seating and any remaining tickets will be available to purchase at the door. These purchases are associated with a student account, so any extended family or friends tickets should be bought at the same time. For questions, please email Renuka Getchell, Drama Co-Parent.

The Bite of IS is back! This is a community event that showcases and celebrates the incredible diversity, talents, and culture we find at International School. Within that framework, the Bite also serves as a way to raise funds for a global charity, enabling our students to be advocates for positive change in their world. This year, the Bite will be held on Wednesday, February 15 from 6 pm-8 pm in the International School Gym. Find out more about this year's charity and all the ways you can participate here! Questions? Email the IS Main Office.

Parents, students, and families: Our lost-and-found drawer is overflowing and we would love more than anything to reunite you with your lost possessions. We have AirPod cases, AirPods, watches, glasses, jewelry, keys, and more. Please peruse the photos below, and if you recognize an item, come to the front office to claim it. At the end of the month, we will donate all unclaimed items. Thank you! Questions? Email the IS Main Office.

Students and families from all BSD high schools are invited to attend the 2023 BSD Virtual College Conference THIS Tuesday and Wednesday, February 7 and 8. The conference is highly recommended for juniors and their families, but it is a great opportunity for ALL high school families to learn from professionals and knowledgeable BSD staff about applying for college. Questions? Contact Jill Follett.

FREE Webinar TODAY, February 6th at 5 pm

Prospective STEM majors face some of the toughest admissions odds. They have to have impressive GPAs and test scores and tangible experience in their areas of interest. To help applicants truly stand out, InGenius Prep is hosting a free webinar to cover:

You can register here. Questions? Contact InGenius Prep.

The February CTE Spotlight can be found here.

CTE stands for Career and Technical Education. The CTE Spotlight is a monthly newsletter that highlights the great work students are doing and the different career pathways in CTE. These courses are available from middle to high school. To see the entire program you can log onto the district website and see all the career pathways. Questions? Contact Marilyn Henselman, CTE Director

On Thursday, January 26, the Bellevue School District Board of Directors announced that Dr. Kelly Aramaki has been selected as the new superintendent of the Bellevue School District. Dr. Aramaki will begin the role as superintendent on July 1, after spending the next five months transitioning into the role with the support of Interim Superintendent, Dr. Art Jarvis, and BSD’s executive team. Learn more here. Questions? Contact BSD.

The Bellevue School District Sunshine Fund helps to pay negative meal balances for students in need. Learn how you can help here. Questions? Contact BSD.

A Frequently Asked Questions webpage has been added to the district website to help answer questions expressed by our staff, families, and community members regarding declining enrollment. This page will be updated throughout the community engagement process, in response to any new questions that may arise.

Melissa deVita, BSD’s Deputy Superintendent of Finance and Operations, continues the Planning for the Future series videos. Learn more and watch the latest Planning for the Future video.

Questions? Email BSD.

BSD utilizes Let's Talk! to exchange messages with families. Find messaging options on our website. Please contact staff at your student's school about schedules, attendance and any other school-specific questions or concerns. Visit https://bsd405.org and select Schools in the top menu to find your school. Questions? Email BSD.

THIS Saturday, February 11

Join us for the 4th annual Valentine’s Day Dash 5K Run/Walk supporting the local nonprofit, Alexander’s Hope, and helping fund lifesaving youth heart screenings (EKGs & Echocardiograms) & teaching youths CPR & how to operate an AED! Get more information here. Sign up here. Questions? Contact Alexander's Hope.

Learn to cook different Asian foods with Mercer Island High School students from the Education Coalition for Asian American Representation (ECAAR). These are online events via Zoom.

Click on the links above to register. Questions? Contact ECAAR.

THIS Saturday, February 11

Play chess and have fun! Join amazing chess teacher, Lance, for casual free play, get your questions answered and talk strategy. All levels are welcome. All materials provided. Snacks provided. Register for the event here. Questions? Get more information here or contact KCLS.

THIS Tuesday, February 07

Teens in middle and high school are invited to write stories and share your love of creative writing! Get ideas for your fan-fiction, novel, poem, or short story. Snacks provided. Register for the event here. Questions? Get more information here or contact KCLS.

Join Chouchan Airapetian for games and some chess instruction in the library. Challenge yourself and others! Register for the event here. Questions? Get more information here or contact KCLS.

More Information can be found here. Questions? Contact National Park Service.

iCode is hosting a Game Night during the Valentine's Day Weekend THIS Saturday, February 11th! Bring your friends and join us for a fun night playing Minecraft, Fortnite, or Roblox. All computers and accounts will be provided if needed. The event is from 5 PM to 8 PM. $30 admission includes pizza, snacks, and juice for all attendees. Find out more here. Questions? Contact iCode.

Registration is now open and closes on February 28.

Find more information here. Questions? Contact UW Youth and Teen Programs.

Bellevue High School's Jazz Band 1 was selected to play at the 26th annual Hot Java Cool Jazz concert along with four other premier jazz bands from Bothell High School, Garfield High School, Mt. Si High School, and Roosevelt High School. This is not your average band concert--it is a professionally produced event showcasing the best of the best jazz students in the Seattle area. Buy your tickets directly from the Bellevue High Band Boosters and they will retain 100% of the profits to help support their entire band program. Questions? Contact Stephanie McIntyre.

Join us for an evening filled with STEAM activities geared towards ages Pre-K through 8th. THIS Friday, February 10th, 5-8 p.m. in the Newport Heights Elementary Gym and Cafeteria. Parents may drop off or stay for the fun! Each grade level group will rotate through different STEAM stations with Valentine's twist! Dinner is included for kids. Find out more here. Questions? Contact info@wisecamps.org

Join our Computer Science program leads as they share how computer science learning outcomes are integrated into the curriculum of the District, including an effort to increase the racial and gender diversity in computer science as a whole. Lunch will be provided by Newport Knives. Please RSVP here. More information can be found here. Questions? Contact info@bsfdn.org.

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.