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Two things on my mind are membership and the Fall Fundraiser. When your students say to you, “I got this,” YAH, PRIDE, and SMILES result. So when ISPTSA has social functions at the beginning of school like our recent Ice Cream Social, I want to ask parents, “Do you got this?” Have you become an ISPTSA member? Have you donated to our Fall fundraiser so we actually have funds for grants to teachers, general school needs, senior graduation, and many other needs at IS? So at curriculum Night on the 29th and when I see you at school, give me a shout-out, "I got this!” and bring a smile to me, our board, and all 586 students at IS.

ISPTSA President 2022–2023

THIS Saturday, October 1, 2–5 PM

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International School PTSA Goodwill Drive will be held THIS Saturday, 2–5 PM. Clothes, shoes, household items, small electronics, books, toys, sporting goods, and accessories can be collected. Please no large furniture. Goodwill is also a certified e-waste recycler, so they will take computers, peripherals, televisions, monitors, and other e-waste. We are looking for volunteers (adult and student)—please sign up here. Note the LOCATION! It will be held at the BSD Wilburton Instructional Service Center on 12241 Main St, Bellevue. For questions, email Emilie Castle and Phil Bloch, VPs of Fundraising.

Let’s RAISE THE TORCH for IS! We invite ALL families to participate in this campaign because your contribution makes a difference. Choose your support level: Gold $500, Silver $250, Bronze $100, or define your own amount. For those families who can, please consider becoming a Titan Torch supporter with a donation of $1,000 or more. Donations are tax-deductible and 100% go back to the community. Click here for a flyer. Questions? Email Emilie Castle and Phil Bloch, VPs of Fundraising.

Dear IS families, we are 50% toward our goal of 100% membership for the 2022–2023 school year, which means every student is supported by an ISPTSA member—thank you! We are inviting EVERYONE to join your ISPTSA! Let’s work together for a stronger community to support our school and support each and every IS student for success! Please sign in to renew or click to join today! Questions? Please email Honglian Gao, Membership Chair.

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!

International School will be administering the PSAT to 11th graders and the SAT to 12th graders on Super Wednesday, October 12. We are looking for parents who can proctor the test and parents who are able to provide school support. Parents of 11th graders CANNOT proctor the PSAT. Parents of 12th graders CANNOT proctor the SAT. Click here to read about the roles and responsibilities of test proctors and school support staff. If you can help with supporting our students on Super Wednesday, please contact Traci Sullivan, Assistant Principal. 

We need two parents to coordinate with grade-level parent representatives to host monthly Staff Appreciation activities throughout the year. These events are run by each grade and other community members. Once a year, the volunteers order and deliver Brown Bear car wash tickets to all IS staff as a gesture of our appreciation. Our teachers and staff love these events! For questions or to volunteer, email Qiong Chen, VP of Community.

The ISPTSA is looking to have an auction this year and we need you to be part of the team. We will have some initial planning meetings and we will need people to do big and small jobs. Please let us know if you would like to help (procurement, planning, decor, data entry, and more!). Contact the VPs of Fundraising, Emilie Castle and Phil Bloch.

THIS Wednesday, September 28, 1:45 PM in the Gym

Interested in joining a club at International School? The ASB clubs fair will be held on Wednesday, September 28 after school. International School currently has 31 active clubs and interest groups. Make sure to come by the gym and check out all the available options. For questions, email Matt Lyon, ASB Advisor.

THIS Thursday, September 29, 6:30–8:30 PM

International will be holding its Curriculum Night on Thursday, September 29 from 6:30–8:30 PM. This will be an in-person event this year. We will begin with a short whole-group welcome in the Main Gym from 6:30–6:45 PM followed by a rotation of classes that will follow your student’s schedule. Each “class” will be 10 minutes. This will not be a time for teachers to have conversations about individual students but is an opportunity to meet your student’s teachers and to hear what your student will be learning this year. For questions, email the IS Main Office.

Would you like to host a French student from Nantes this fall? We are looking for families to host French students from Saturday, December 3 to Wednesday, December, 14. We need host families for 3 boys and 2 girls. Host families would ideally have one high school student (most are sophomores) who would be willing to participate in some group activities while the student is visiting. While we also have space to bring 3 boys and 2 girls to France with us in May, it is not required. What we really need are families to host in December. If you are interested, please email Joe Kheriaty, IS French Teacher.

Reminder to Seniors! Senior portrait, baby picture, and senior thank you are all due TODAY. Click here for directions on how to submit these. Optional Grad Ads for the yearbook can be purchased through October 14 and submitted by November 14. For questions, email Jill Follett, Year Book Advisor.

AP exam registration is open through Friday, October 28! Exams are held May 1–12. The cost is $97 each. Register in MyAP by THIS Friday, September 30, and pay in TouchBase between October 17–28 to avoid late fees. Registration requires two parts:

Are you self-studying for an exam? Do you have other AP questions? Email Jill Follett, AP Coordinator for more information.

Principal Russell White sent an email on Friday, September 16 to all current IS families with great updates on the new school year. Questions? Email the International School Main Office.

In honor of National Voter Registration Day on September 20th, International School's Civics Club partnered with Microsoft to host a voter registration booth in the Microsoft Commons. The objective was to spread awareness about the upcoming election and make sure everyone's voice and vote count.

Civics Club aspires to influence more youth to get involved with our community and understand the importance of our rights and voices. If your student is interested, there will be an interest meeting on October 6 during lunch in Room 200 (Towne's Room). We look forward to inspiring the next generation. Questions? Email the IS Civic Club.

Bellevue High School Winter Sports start November 15 for Boys and Girls Basketball, Boys Swim and Dive, Boys and Girls Wrestling. Gymnastics start is TBD. BHS Spring Sports will begin on February 27 for Girls Badminton, Baseball, Girls Golf, Boys Soccer, Softball, Girls Tennis, Boys and Girls Track & Field, and Girls Water Polo. Boys and Girls Lacrosse start is TBD.

Practices are mandatory. If a team has a tryout, it will be scheduled for the first days of practice. Visit the website for details and contact information. Register early for the upcoming sports seasons! International School students, email Kelli at mayerk@bsd405.org to join.

Sign up via email by Friday, September 30 at 5 PM

Bellevue Drill Team is having tryouts for the Competition Team (Yellow Squad).

These are some qualities we are looking for: full right, left and center splits, single pirouette, and any previous tumbling would be a bonus. Tryouts are open to BHS and all affiliated schools (International School, Big Picture High School). Email Christina Ketola, BHS Drill Coach, to sign up or for questions.

Bellevue School District will continue to host Saturday SAT testing opportunities in service of our students and families, and those in our larger community. Read more here. Questions? Email BSD.

Applications for Advanced Learning winter testing are now open for families of students in grades 1–11. Applications must be submitted by 4 PM on October 31. Read more here. Questions? Email BSD.

National Hispanic American Heritage Month is observed in the United States from September 15 to October 15 to recognize and celebrate the achievements of individuals of Hispanic heritage. Read more here. Questions? Email BSD.

Sign up here by Sunday, September 25 - use your BSD laptop to register..

The World Language Competency Credits (WLCC) Test is a way to earn high school credits for a language students may already know and focuses on reading, writing, speaking, and listening. BSD is offering the WLCC Testing at Sammamish High School on October 5 for all BSD seniors and for 9–12th grade students from Sammamish High School, Big Picture, and International School. Questions? Email WLCC.

Meet Gita McIntyre, BSD’s new Special Education Family Liaison. The Special Education Family Liaison is a new position that serves as a bridge between families and the Special Education department. Read more here. Questions? Email BSD.

THIS Saturday, October 1,11:00 AM–1:00 PM

Launch the 2022–2023 school year by participating in Bellevue School Foundation’s Block Party! There will be food, fun, and prizes! Click here for the flyer. This year, BSF is distributing $800,000 to Bellevue students and educators to fund a variety of programs. Donate to BSF here. For questions, email BSF.

Pacific Artists' Alliance(PAA) is a 501C3 non-profit organization founded by high schoolers who love art with a mission to utilize art and expression as a vehicle of change. They are recruiting new members. Please fill out this form to apply if you are interested. Questions? Email PAA.

Tutor.com is available FREE to KCLS library card holders. Get one-on-one, real-time tutoring. Submit an essay, math problem, cover letter, or resume for review. Prepare for the SAT, ACT, AP, or graduate school entrance exams. Get help with study skills for students and families. For Tutor.com technical support, email librarysupport@tutor.com. For KCLS questions, get help here.

Life After High School online events provide information to help teens and families plan for the future.  Register here for these and other career and college events:

For questions, call KCLS at (425) 462-9600.

The nights, and mornings, are getting brisk, and what better way to get ready for fall than stocking some new pajama pants? Your ISPTSA is adding some new items this year. Get comfy while studying, grading, or hanging out in these snuggly pants. Currently only available in black due to availability. Order yours here! Questions? Email Melissa Richardson, VP of Outreach.

Support IS PTSA with your Amazon purchases! Amazon donates a percentage of your Amazon Smile purchases to our school when you select Bellevue International School as your charity of choice. Click here to begin! Please email vpfundraising@isptsa.org with questions. Set it and forget it. 0.5% of your purchases will be donated to International PTSA. Email Paul Bloch, VP of Fundraising, 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.