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One parent volunteer had to pull out, and help is needed! Enid Becker’s Focus Week activity is to visit The Bellevue Urban Garden (TBUG) on Monday, May 23, and Wednesday, May 25, from 9:40 AM to 1 PM. Hanging out in a beautiful garden for a few hours, what could be better? Other than keeping a general eye on students, walking groups down the street to the park bathroom would be your only responsibility. Please, please join us and learn about this magical place. It even grows food for those in need in our community! Please email Enid Becker, IS Art Teacher, if you have questions or if you can help.

We are in desperate need of chaperones for Thursday, May 26 (6 volunteers needed), and Friday, May 27 (1 volunteer needed). Click here for the itinerary. Chaperones' admissions will be paid, and they are welcome to ride the bus with us or to meet us at the venues. If we do not have sufficient chaperones we will have to forego excursions and remain on campus. Please email IS Teachers, Joe Kheriaty or Matt Hazen, if you're able to chaperone.

Hey, IS Parents, it's time to pay it forward! Our seniors are graduating, and we need volunteers from all classes to help make it happen. It's a tradition for the underclasses to volunteer at the graduation events so the senior parents can enjoy the students' ceremonies and celebrations. Please click here to sign up to help at one of the Class of 2022 graduation events. If you have any questions, please email Katie Artz.

Our next ISPTSA General Membership Meeting will be held on Wednesday, May 25, at 6 PM in the International School Commons. Join us for a presentation from our principal, Russell White. In addition to reviewing the budget and meeting minutes from February, we will also be taking nominations and voting for board positions. You don't want to miss this important meeting! For questions, contact Emilie Castle, ISPTSA President.

Applications Due Friday, May 27, midnight

Exciting news, Seniors! Our very own ISPTSA will be once again awarding four $500 Scholarships to the IS Class of 2022 to help celebrate and honor our graduating seniors. We thank all the PTSA members that contributed to support this scholarship and our school. Click here for the ISPTSA Scholarship application in Word format or as a PDF.  Any questions, please contact the ISPTSA Scholarship Committee.

Our ISPTSA organized staff appreciation events to celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week. We showed how much we REEL-y appreciate our teachers and staff with a high school movie theme, treats, and lunchtime movies. To recap the week:

Thank you for supporting your ISPTSA and many thanks to all our volunteers for making this a success! For questions, email ISPTSA Board.

Applications Due TODAY Monday, May 16.

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2022–2023 Yearbook Staff applications are open to all current 6th to 11th graders. No previous experience is required. Email Jill Follett, Yearbook Advisor, with questions.

Interest Meeting: THIS Thursday, May 19, 6 PM

The International School French Department is delighted to announce that we will be resuming the French exchange program in the 2022–2023 school year. Thirty applicants will be selected via lottery to host thirty French students from Lycée Saint Stanislas in Nantes. The following May, our students will travel to Nantes to stay with the families of the students they hosted in December. It is a two-week trip that includes a homestay in Nantes and an extended class field trip in Paris. There will be an interest meeting for families THIS Thursday, May 19 at 6 PM in the IS library. The trip is open to all upcoming 10th, 11th, and 12th graders. Note that this meeting occurs one hour before the IS Spring Band Concert for parents who would like to attend both. If you have any questions, please email Joe Kheriaty, IS French Teacher.

THIS WEEK: Monday, May 16–Friday, May 20

The Smarter Balanced Assessments (SBA) will take place the week of May 16–20. We will utilize a 2-hour late start during this week with regular classes beginning at 10:15.

Each year, International School welcomes our incoming 6th-grade students at our 5th Grade BBQ. Incoming 6th-graders tour the school and have lunch while parents learn more about our school and meet other parents. This is an optional event, and we realize that it is during the school day. Parking is limited, so carpooling is encouraged. Save the date! If you know any families with incoming 6th-graders, please help us make sure they know about the BBQ. Read more here. For questions, email the IS Main Office.

THIS Tuesday, May 17, 7:30–8:30 PM

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Listening sessions are in-person or online opportunities to talk with and hear from BSD’s School Board Directors. Participants can expect to engage with Board members on important district topics, including helping shape district direction and informing the leadership profile for the next superintendent. Registration is required for all sessions, and attendance links will be sent to participants prior to each session date. Click here to register. For questions, email the BSD School Board.

Deadline to enroll: THIS Friday, May 20

Register here now. 

The Bellevue School District will continue to offer an online learning option for the 2022–2023 school year. We have enrolled approximately 100 students in grades K–12 for next year, which is lower than we anticipated. If you are interested in enrolling your student in the online program next year, please complete your registration by the end of the day THIS Friday, May 20. Learn more here. For questions, email BSD Virtual Academy.

2022 K–12 SUMMER PROGRAMS

We welcome our K–12 and Transition Program students to summer programming this year! Bellevue School District will be offering a robust summer program, focused on providing academic and social-emotional support to our students across the district. This summer, registration for all summer programs K–12 will only be open to current BSD students. Click here to learn more about Bellevue School District summer programs. For questions, email BSD Summer School. 

Five BSD high schools were recently ranked by the U.S. News World Report as the Best Washington High Schools. Rankings were determined by assessments of college readiness, state assessment proficiency, state assessment performance, underserved student performance, college curriculum breadth, and graduation rate. International School ranked #2 in the state!  For questions, email BSD.

Weekly COVID-19 case counts have been rising in King County since mid-March — though they are significantly lower than the numbers we saw in January (King County COVID-19 Dashboard). COVID-19 case counts in BSD schools have also seen an uptick since spring break, as found on the BSD COVID-19 Dashboard. Because of this, the district is strongly advising students, staff, and families to consider using layered protections to keep our schools safe. See this message from Superintendent Dr. Art Jarvis regarding mask-wearing. For questions, email BSD.

A contract was signed with Human Capital Enterprises as the search firm for the Board’s Superintendent Search. Read more here. Questions? Email BSD.

Have you moved in the past year? Are you planning to move over the summer? In the event of an emergency, it is important for the district to have an up-to-date address for your students. If you have moved or if you will be moving over the summer, please submit a change of address form. Student Placement will work with you regarding your student’s school. Please include the documents needed to establish residency. Email BSD Student Placement Residency with questions.

Seniors and Juniors! International School Prom is coming Saturday, June 4, 6–10 PM, held at the Hyatt at Olive 8 in Seattle. The theme this year is Hollywood, and dress attire is formal. The cost is $70 or $65 with ASB. Get all the details here.

Tickets are limited and available for sale on Touchbase for seniors only until Wednesday, May 18. Juniors can purchase tickets beginning Thursday, May 19. Students can bring one guest who is under the age of 21.

If students choose to bring a guest who does not attend International School, they need to submit the BSD Guest Dance Request Form by Thursday, June 2. Make sure to have the following filled out: 

Covid-19 rapid tests will be available in the front office for students who have purchased a ticket. Testing is not required for attendance but is available by request. For questions, email ASB Advisor, Matt Lyon.

THIS WEEKEND: Friday, May 20–Sunday, May 22

Don't miss this important event! Read this letter from WSPTA President Nancy Chamberlain inviting you to the 109th Annual Convention on May 20–22. Watch this video from WSPTA President Nancy Chamberlain. This year, the event will be held at the Lynnwood Convention Center. Get all the details and reserve your tickets here. You can attend all or portions of the convention. For questions, email Washington State PTA Support.

Your voice matters! We need your stories, we need your voice, and we need you! PTA’s legacy is strong because of passionate advocates just like you building our legislative platform, one resolution at a time. The window for submitting a proposal for consideration at the 2022 Legislative Assembly is now open. Online submissions are due May 27 and supporting documents are due June 1. Submit your topic to support children today! For more information, email the WSPTA Advocacy Director.

Clean out your house and garage to support the Newport Lacrosse (NLAX) youth program! We're accepting clothes, shoes, books, household items, linens, small electronics, rugs, toys, lamps, and furniture no bigger than a side table. E-waste recycling, computers, peripherals, televisions, and monitors are welcome donations. No big appliances accepted (e. g. washers, dryers, etc.). Please presort your donations, keeping clothing and shoes separate from other items. Click here for sorting guidelines. Also, we need high school volunteers to help sort donations and help the event run smoothly. Sign up here to volunteer. For questions, click here to contact Andrea Wohlan.

Bellevue Rush is holding competitive soccer tryouts for boys born in 2004-2011. Click here for the website to find out more.

For questions, email Bellevue Rush Soccer.

Nature-lovers rejoice! Bellevue has nearly 80 parks and 2,800 acres of open space that benefit greatly from extra care that supports healthy forests and outdoor recreation. After being on hold for two years during the pandemic, Bellevue Parks & Community Services once again invites individuals and groups to participate in Eco Friday and Stewardship Saturday volunteer projects at parks throughout the city. Learn more here. Details are also available at Eco Fridays and Stewardship Saturdays. For questions, email City of Bellevue Park Stewardship.

One of the stations at the Wise Camps STEAM Academy this July will be all about the BRAIN! Campers entering grades 3–9 will have the opportunity to learn some basic neuroscience. We still have 14 spots left for this July 11th-15th Bellevue Camp, as well as limited spots in our other camps on July 18–22 (Bellevue), July 25–29 (Seattle), and August 1–5 (Issaquah). We typically sell out by mid-June and have a waitlist. Click here for the flyer. See our website for details. For questions, email Wise Camps.

Are you 10-15 years old? Do you like making things and learning new, creative skills? Come take a class at Coyote! You'll work with a professional teaching artist to build hands-on projects and learn any medium you can imagine, like woodworking, drawing, fashion, painting, cooking, robotics, metalworking, music production, origami, acting, singing, dance, and more. No prior experience is necessary, only a passion for creativity! All classes are pay-what-works-for-you, all year round. See the calendars for Coyote North summer programs and Coyote Central summer programs. Learn more at www.coyotecentral.org. For questions, contact Coyote Central.

ISPTSA has partnered with Smith Brothers to raise money for our organization! Click here and use our code InterPTSA at checkout to set up a new account with home grocery delivery. YOU get $15 off your first delivery order and International School will receive a gift of $50! You'll even get the iconic porch box with your first delivery. For questions, email Wendy Clough of Smith Brothers.

A water-resistant backing makes this 50" x 60" warm fleece blanket the perfect choice for picnics, tailgating, and outdoor events. The attached elastic band secures the rolled-up blanket. Click here to shop for this and more! Orders can be picked up from Winners Sportswear Bellevue for free or delivered. Proceeds benefit ISPTSA. Email Melissa, VP of Community, with questions.

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.