September 16, 2022 | Issue 9.16.22 |
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Upcoming Events
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Friday, 9/16/22: Deadline to purchase farm tickets
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Monday, 9/19/22, 9:05-10am: Info Session: Learn More about Puesta del Sol (and PTA)
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Tuesday, 9/20/22, 5-6pm: Info Session: Learn More about Puesta del Sol (and PTA)
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Thursday, 9/22/22, 6:30pm: DEI Meeting
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Saturday, 9/24/22, 1pm: Family Fun on the Farm at First Light Farm
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Monday, 9/26/22, 9:05-10am: Info Session: Learn More about Puesta del Sol (and PTA)
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Wednesday, 9/28/22, 5:30-7pm: Back to School Fiesta & Popsicle Paletas
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Wednesday, 9/28/22, 7pm: Puesta del Sol PTA General Membership Meeting
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Thursday, 9/29/22, 9:30-10:30am: Room Parent Information Meeting
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Saturday, 10/1/22, 11-1pm: BSF Block Party
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Sunday, 10/2/22, 1:10pm: Mariners Day, T-Mobile Park
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Monday, 10/3/22 through Friday, 10/7/22: Bookfair
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Friday, 10/7/22, 3:30-6pm: Walkathon
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Thursday, 10/13/22: Curriculum Night
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Friday, 10/14/22: No School, Professional Development Day
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New and returning families, don't be late--get the year started off right with taking care of these back to school tasks!
Sign in now to complete your Back to School Forms! The Back to school forms are not only used to sign up for PTA Membership, but also to purchase Spiritwear, Yearbook orders, newsletter subscription and more. Sign up here: https://puestadelsolpta.org/Packet/BTS2022
Add the ability to view school and PTA dates to your personal calendar.
• Read our Puesta del Sol FAQs!
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PTA General Membership Meeting
Wednesday, September 28, 7pm
The PTA would like to invite you to its first Membership Meeting of the school year!
Wednesday, September 28th at 7:00pm (right after our Back to School Fiesta!)
In-Person: Puesta del Sol Library
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Online: via Zoom (registration required, see details below)
Please join us and contribute your voice and vote. Agenda includes approving board appointees, budget, and updates on our programs and events. If you have any topics you would like to share, please contact president@puestadelsolpta.org by 9/25.
The Membership Meeting is open to all PTA Members. If you haven't already joined or updated your membership for this year, please sign up today!
PTA General Membership Meeting (via Zoom):
If you can't attend the meeting in-person, please register in advance for this meeting at
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
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Hello everyone!
My name is Danilo Gasca Silva. I’m 21 years old, and I’m from Colombia. Currently, I am a student of foreign languages at the University of Tolima. Furthermore, I’m a folk dancer and
a traditional music singer (not a famous one) in some groups at my university. What I’m most passionate about in life is being able to share with children, make them laugh, play with them, and see their growth with all the opportunities and benefits presented to them through education. I love reading (I’m a big fan of Harry Potter stories), traveling, cooking, studying medicine and eating sweets because I’m a very gluttonous guy, especially with chocolate.
I hope that we can work together and learn many new things that allow us to grow as human beings. For my part, I can assure you that I’m completely willing to learn from you in the best possible way and I hope that you can have a great example and learn through my work.
¡Nos vemos muy pronto, no puedo esperar para conocerlos!
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Hello!
My name is Erika Alcira Rivas Portillo. I am 27 years-old, I am 170 cm tall, and my favorite color is green. I am from San Vicente, El Salvador. I come from a city where people love music since the most important music bands of the country were born over here. Maybe it is the main reason because I love dancing and listening to music whenever I can. I also love watching movies, cooking, and going out with my friends and family. Recently, I finished my bachelor of education in the English language. It has allowed me to work with kids and young ages. A curious fact about me is that I am a coffee and animal lover.
Espero que esta nueva aventura sea increíble para todos, ¡los veo pronto!
Erika Rivas
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Hey! I'm Erick Medrano from El Salvador.
I'm 26 years old. I enjoy participating in recreational activities and playing soccer. I like to be part of the teaching process as I also learn along the way. I am a person who is open to any possibility of trying something new in my life and thus having new experiences that make a difference. I know I'm about to live a great experience and meet people that will be part of my life somehow.
I'm looking forward to meeting you!
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¡Hola! My name is Celia Merino Calle and I’m from Spain. I’m 24 years old and I have just finished my English Studies bachelor degree in Valladolid. I’ve worked with kids during my years of student, so it’s time to face this new opportunity to share my language and culture to all of you! I’m a traveler person who loves to learn something new from all the places I’ve been.
I’m sure this experience is going to be amazing and we’re all going to have a great year!
¡Nos vemos pronto!
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Info Sessions: Learn More about Puesta del Sol (and PTA)
Dates and Times: Monday 9/19 9:05-10:00am, Monday 9/26 9:05-10:00am (in-person); Tuesday 9/20 5:00-6:00pm (online)
Event Location: PTA Office (Behind the Gym)
Are you a kindergarten parent or an older grade parent that is new to Puesta del Sol, and you want to find out more information about school or PTA?
Are you a grade 1-5 parent, the pandemic was a blur, and you want to find out more about school and how you can help out?
Come for some open, informal "Office Hour" sessions to get info about how to get involved in PTA and also have those burning questions answered by a PTA Board Member!
In-Person Sessions:
Monday 9/17 9:05-10:00am (after drop off)
Monday 9/26 9:05-10:00am (after drop off)
Online (Zoom):
Tuesday 9/20 5:00-6:00pm
Meeting ID: 880 2856 8766
Passcode: 653303
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DEI Committee Meeting
Join the PTA's Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Committee for our first meeting of the year. In planning for programs and events, we want our efforts to reflect our community -- so your input is needed!
Zoom Topic: Puesta del Sol PTA: DEI Meeting
Time: Sep 22, 2022 06:30 PM
Join Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 856 2604 2877
Passcode: P0SQLB
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Join us at the Farm!
Fall Family Fun on the Farm event.
This will include a hayride and a fun hands-on activity. We will get to learn about what is growing as well as have a tasting.
- Saturday, September 24th from 1-3pm
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$10 per person. Sign up and pay here. Limit spots available. Advance purchase required--no tickets available after 9/16. No sales at door.
- Rain or Shine - dress appropriately!
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Farm closes at 4pm if you want to stay and explore, pick vegetables, shop at their farm store, snack, etc.
- What to bring: drinking water, and if desired snacks (picnic tables are available) as well as some extra spending money (for the farm store, picking extra produce, or Farmer Jane's book)
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Please note that the pumpkins will probably not be ready yet but there are many other items to harvest/pick.
It is our PTA mission to support every child; financial assistance is available for this activity. If interested, please contact events@puestadelsolpta.org.
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Back to School Fiesta &
Popsicle Paletas
Join us for a FIESTA to celebrate Back to School at Puesta del Sol and Hispanic Latinx Heritage Month!
Date: Wednesday, September 28th
Time: 5:30-7:00pm
Come buy dinner from the delicious Tacos El Guero Food Truck!
Enjoy popsicle paletas hosted by the PTA!
We can't wait to see families, teachers and staff!
Help us make this a fun event and sign up to bring your favorite fiesta dessert or drinks. Volunteers are need as well.
*Nut-free dishes only
Note: This is NOT a drop-off event. All family members are welcome.
Plan to stay after the fiesta to join our 1st PTA General Membership meeting of the school year!
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Scholastic Book Fair
Scholastic Bookfair Volunteers Needed!
Dear Parents and Families:
I’m excited to announce that our school will be hosting a Scholastic Book Fair, which will take place from October 3rd-7th.
The Scholastic Book Fair empowers our students to choose books they love, and with so many options, they’re sure to find themselves in the pages. This year’s Fair is going to be epic, but we need volunteers to make it happen.
We hope that you can offer your time and talents to help students become Bolder, Prouder, and Stronger Readers— which in turn makes them bolder, prouder, and stronger individuals. And since every purchase benefits our school, helping is twice as rewarding.
Opportunities to assist include:
- Advertising
- Decorating
- Setting up the Fair
- Helping shoppers at the Fair
- Checkout
- Packing up the Fair
For students, this is one of the most anticipated events of the school year—and as a volunteer, you’ll have the chance to experience the Bookjoy firsthand! I look forward to hearing from you.
Thank you for the support,
Book Fair Chair/Director of Fundraising
Tara Jones
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Scholastic Bookfair E-Wallet
Empower your kids by letting them browse and choose books to stock your home library!!
Start by setting up an e-wallet today, so that they can shop cashless at the Bookfair October 3rd-7th. Learn how here.
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WALKATHON REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!
Join us for the 20th Annual Walkathon on October 7th from 3:30-6:00pm. We thrilled to be back with this proud Puesta del Sol tradition, one of the biggest events of the year, after a two-year hiatus!
This year, in addition to the usual festivities, we’ll be bidding a fond farewell to our beloved track, and we encourage the Puesta community (current and alumni) to come by to join in the fun.
This is a great opportunity to meet new people, reconnect with old friends, spend time with your family, and enjoy a meal! Don’t miss it!!!
We will have several great food options, including a Food Truck, Pizza, and a Bake Sale. We hope to have a credit card reader or two (stay tuned), but it will probably be quicker and easier to get through the lines if you bring cash.
This year we are using PledgeStar.com to collect donations. Once your child's fundraising account is set up, you can easily send fundraising emails to friends and family. Setup instructions are here.
We ask that each student aim for $150 (or $300/family). We appreciate support at any level!
Before, during, or after the event. We can't do this without you! Sign up here for Walkathon volunteer jobs.
Bake Sale
We are in need of people to bring baked goods, and in need of a Bake Sale Manager! Sign up here.
*Bake Sale Items need to be individually wrapped.
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Hispanic Latinx Heritage Month
The Puesta del Sol community will be celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month at our Back-to-School Fiesta (September 28th). Please contact Carla Merkow at diversity@puestadelsolpta.org to help plan or volunteer.
Each year, we observe National Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 to October 15, by celebrating the histories, cultures and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America.
The day of September 15 is significant because it is the anniversary of independence for Latin American countries Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua. In addition, Mexico and Chile celebrate their independence days on September 16 and September 18, respectively. We also observe Día de la Raza, Indigenous People's Day, on October 10.
The 2022 Hispanic Heritage Month Observance theme is: “Unidos: Inclusivity for a Stronger Nation.” The theme encourages us to ensure that all voices are represented and welcomed to help build stronger communities and a stronger nation.
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Welcome to the 2022-2023 School Year!
A warm Welcome/Bienvenidos new and returning families to our 2022-2023 Puesta del Sol Elementary school year!
As Puesta community members ourselves, we know the information can be overwhelming, so we wanted to first provide some resources as we start school.
Bookmark these websites!
Check out www.puestadelsolpta.org, to see what’s events are happening on the calendar. Sign-Up for our El Sol Newsletter for our bi-montly newsletter to get updates on what’s happening with school and PTA!
School start date and times, log into ParentVue, Bus Route information, school lunches, as well as links to school calendars. IMPORTANT NOTE: BSD Nutrition will resume charging fees for students meals for 2022-2023. Applications for Free and Reduced-Price Meals are available now.
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Andrew Schnickel
Secretary: Holly Ellis-Brown & Dan O'Sullivan
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Our PTA Board and Committees need your help!
Our school community can’t do what it does for our kids without helping each other!
The start of the year is a great time to browse through roles available on our PTA Board and various committees. Check out our Board and Committees page.
Descriptions are available by clicking the name of the role and/or e-mailing the board member/Director listed. To view descriptions, you may need to set up your PTA website log in first. If you haven’t already done so, go the registration site. Once you are logged in you can find out more, and even sign up! If you need help, e-mail membership@puestadelsolpta.org. The PTA Board will also be at our Back to School events to answer your questions.
In particular we need help with Directors/Co-Directors for PTA, like:
- Director of Communications
- Co-Director of Fundraising
- Co-Director of Ed Enhancement
- Pumpkin Bash Coordinator (which is already coming up!)
- and more!
E-mail Membership, or come talk with us at our upcoming events!
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Join our Events Team!
WE NEED YOUR HELP!
Please join our Events Team and be a part of the planning process! Sign up for one or more events that you would like to help us plan and execute. This is a great way to stay connected with Puesta del Sol friends and meet new ones.
SIGN UP HERE ASAP! Immediate help need for Back to School Fiesta (Sept. 28th), Pumpkin Bash (End of Oct.)
Please contact me if you have any questions.
Thank you!
Ronit Droker
Director, Special Events
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Room Parent Information Meeting
Are you interested in being a Room Parent? Contact your child’s teacher and join our Room Parent Information Meeting.
Thursday, September 29th @ 9:30-10:30am via Google Meet
How Room Parents Help Their Class:
- Plan classroom celebrations
- Communicate classroom news/announcements
- Manage class funds
- Organize volunteers
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School Supplies for 2022-2023 |
Yes, you may have noticed the list is shorter this year and that is intentional.
Here is the 2022-2023 Puesta del Sol School Suggested Supply List.
Bellevue School District has worked hard to work on a plan to provide the instructional materials (e.g. textbooks, workbooks, paper, pencils, crayons, etc.) necessary for all student’s academic success and you’ll see this across schools in the school district.
There may be a few asks for individual classes which families will learn about after students get their class assignments.
If you are shopping at Amazon.com, remember to sign up for AmazonSmile and designate Puesta del Sol Elementary/Sunset Elementary PTA Bellevue Council 2 3 95. It costs you nothing and gets money donated to our PTA with each purchase!
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Did you know?
Puesta del Sol is Endorsed by the Embassy of Spain
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Puesta del Sol Spiritwear for Sale!
Puesta del Sol PTA Spiritwear Shop is OPEN!
Shop our online store and get your school spirit gear. Don't miss out on our very own "Vamos Hawks" apparel!
It's simple - just click on the link, select your item(s), and purchase. You will choose to pick up at the vendor in Bellevue or shipped to your location. For every item you purchase, our PTA receives a percentage of the sale. Thank you for your support!
SHOP NOW!
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Block Party: October 1, 2022,11:00AM - 1:00PM
Bellevue Downtown Park, 10201 NE 4th St, Bellevue, WA 98004
Celebrate the new school year with us! Bring an email receipt of a donation from now until the event and be entered in a prize drawing.
Food Trucks: Macadons and Jessica’s Unique Bite Burgers
Music
Reptile Man
Face Painting
Lawn Games
Crafts
For more information on the Bellevue Schools Foundation, please check out their website and see how they support our students.
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