Click here to view the District 2021–2022 calendar for families.

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Our popular Glorious Food Focus Week needs volunteers and chaperones to make it a delicious success. A fun and tasty experience for everyone!

Click here for Mme. Casanova's email with details. For questions, email Madame Cécile Casanova, IS French Teacher.

Deadline to purchase tickets: THIS Sunday, May 1

Register and get your tickets today!

Hello, Senior Families! The Class of 2022 Graduation Committee is excited to announce that tickets to the overnight Grad Party are now on sale!  This is a very special night for the seniors and an International School tradition that the whole class attends. Please click here for more details and instructions. For questions, email the Grad Party Committee.

We hear that statement from many parents, and it is so welcome. As we start our process this month of talking with potential candidates, we encourage anyone with an interest in business, web communications, internet, community building, or finances to participate by emailing nominations@isptsa.org.

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.

Get ready to show off your Titan pride THIS week, April 25–29, by participating on the following days:

Your participation is important! Every morning, your first-period teacher will count how many students dressed up and will email the number to our ASB advisor. At the end of the week, we will tally up all the points and the winning grade will receive a prize! For questions, email ASB Advisor, Matt Lyon.

International School wishes to recognize volunteer Vasuki Seshadri. Vasuki has tirelessly volunteered his time and astronomy expertise to Cheryl McClure’s 7th-grade science class. He visits regularly, assists students with planning and writing their Cubes in Space experiments and proposals, and has inspired our science students for over seven years. Many thanks to Vasuki! For questions, email Cheryl McClure, Science Teacher.

Whether you’re taking your first AP exam or your last, it’s likely still your first in-person AP exam. Detailed information with locations will be emailed and posted on our website by today, April 25. Even if you’re NOT testing, you’ll still be affected as some hallways and rooms will be closed to provide a quiet testing environment.

Visit the College Board website for more information about AP and AP testing. For IS questions, email Jill Follett, Counseling Secretary.

THIS Wednesday, April 27, 6–7 PM

Click here to join the Microsoft Teams Meeting.

Please join the Bellevue Special Needs PTA and BSD’s Special Education Department for this family-focused workshop on navigating the 504 process. Learn more here. Questions? Email SpecialEdFamilyRes@bsd405.org.

Thursday, May 12, 11 AM–12:30 PM

Please join the Bellevue Special Needs PTA and BSD’s Special Education Department for this parent-focused workshop on navigating the IEP process. Staff from the Special Education Department will be facilitating the training and answering questions about IEPs. Click here for links to join. These sessions will be recorded and uploaded. Questions? Email SpecialEdFamilyRes@bsd405.org.

The Board of Directors of the Bellevue School District strongly encourages continued mask-wearing inside our school buildings and expresses gratitude and appreciation for all those who are able to and who continue to mask inside our school buildings through the end of the school year. Read the full resolution. Email questions to the BSD Board. 

The District Health and Safety Team shared a message to families about how to keep COVID-19 transmission low in schools using layered protection measures after returning from Spring Break. As a reminder, please keep your student home if they are experiencing symptoms of COVID-19 and follow the K-12 Return to School Guidance Flowsheet. For questions, email BSD.

Bellevue School District will offer an opportunity for juniors and seniors to take the SAT during the school day in the 2022–2023 school year to ensure access to the exam for all students. On Wednesday, October 12, 2022, ‘Super Wednesday,’ juniors will have an opportunity to take the PSAT/NMSQT. The school-day SAT for seniors will be scheduled on ‘Super Wednesday,’ October 12, 2022. The school-day SAT for juniors will be scheduled in March of 2023. Learn more about this opportunity.  For questions, email BSD.

BSD’s Director of Employee Relations, Simone Neal, sits down with Dr. Jarvis to discuss district hiring practices, acquisition and retention of a diverse workforce, women in leadership, and the importance of ensuring that the workforce is reflective of the students we serve. Read more here. For questions, email BSD.

Dr. Art Jarvis, Interim Superintendent, and Eva Collins, Deputy Superintendent of Student Academic Performance & Instructional Leadership, sit down to discuss concerns brought forth by students regarding Title IX; harassment, intimidation, and bullying; and sexual assault policies and procedures at the district. Read more here. For questions, email BSD.

Submissions Due THIS Saturday, April 30

Interested in STEM or Community/Civic Leadership? The 2022 Leaders of Today Competition, hosted by the Leaders of Today non-profit, is perfect for you. We accept either a 500-word response or a 1–2 minute video from participants from around the world. The winners will get the opportunity to directly collaborate with our Adult Ambassadors, who range from professors to CEOs to elected representatives. This collaboration can lead to mentorships and one-of-a-kind leadership positions. Click here for the flyer.

Check us out at @leadersoftodaynw and sign up now on our website: http://leadersoftodaynw.org/. For questions, email Leaders of Today NW.

Deadline Friday, May 6 at 11:59 PM

Each year, Bellevue PTSA Council offers twelve $1000-scholarships to seniors representing each high school in BSD:

Click here to learn more and apply. Applicants will be evaluated by the Bellevue PTSA Council Scholarship Committee consisting of representatives from each high school. For questions, contact Bellevue PTSA Council.

Since 2001, Titan Robotics Club (TRC) has continued to inspire, teach, and empower students through STEM. A part of FIRST, TRC allows students from 6th to 12th-grade to take part in building robots for competitions while learning new skills. Watch a clip from a recent competition!

TRC Achievements 2021–2022:

Any questions or comments? Contact TRC at trc492@gmail.com.

THIS Sunday, May 1, 5–9 PM

Chipotle Factoria, 4000 Factoria Blvd., Bellevue

Click here to see the flyer. For questions, email Titan Robotics.

Submit a Legislative Issue Proposal! The window for submitting a proposal for consideration at the 2022 Legislative Assembly is now open. The online form is due May 27 and supporting documents are due by June 1. Click here for details and links.

Learn about our legislative priorities and other supported issues and find out more ways to get involved on the Take Action page. Our advocacy work is directed by our member-approved resolutions, principles, and legislative platform. In 2021, we introduced our Focus on Advocacy program. For more information, email the WSPTA Advocacy Director.

Art Camp ‘Go-Go with Van Gogh’ at Kelsey Creek Farm needs volunteers to assist instructors for weekly summer camps. Activities include drawing, painting, printmaking, collage, mixed media, and sketching. Here is a description of the art camp. Volunteers commit to one-week beginning June 27, July 5, July 11, July 18, August 8, and August 15, and hours are Monday to Friday, 9:15 AM–3:15 PM. You must be 15 years or older, follow directions, have a friendly positive attitude, and enjoy being with children 6–10 years. Responsibilities include passing out supplies, cleaning up, and playing with campers at recess. Email Diane Culhane if interested.

We're Back in Person This Summer! UW Youth & Teen Programs has a variety of hands-on, in-person classes at UW Seattle for students entering the fourth to twelfth grade. In addition to programs at UW Seattle, we're also hosting classes remotely for students who want to keep learning from home. Sign up soon because many are filling up fast! Learn more here. If you have any questions, contact UW Youth & Teen Programs.

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.

Lightweight, roomy and highly breathable, these moisture-wicking, value-priced tees feature PosiCharge technology to lock in color and prevent logos from fading. Click here to shop for this and more! Orders can be picked up from Winner's 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.