December 2, 2022 | Issue 12.02.22 |
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Upcoming Events
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Friday, 11/18/22 - Sunday, 1/8/23: Ice Skating FUNdraiser
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Wednesday, 12/7/22, 7pm: PTA General Membership Meeting
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Monday, 12/19/22 - Monday, 1/2/23: No School, Winter Break
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PTA General Membership Meeting - December
The PTA would like to invite you to our last General Membership Meeting of the calendar year!
Wednesday, December 7 at 7:00pm
In-Person: Puesta del Sol Library
Online: via Zoom (registration required, see below)
Please join us and contribute your voice and vote. We have much to discuss, including the upcoming move of the school, and an important discussion on PTA programs!
We are also searching for Nominating Committee Team members to help find board members for our 2023-2024 school year!
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!
If you can't attend the meeting in-person, please register in advance for this meeting:
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
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School Building Move: Top 5 in 5 |
YES! After years of planning, it is finally happening: Puesta del Sol is moving to its new building this Winter Break!
Our new school address is: 301 151st Place NE.
The Puesta del Sol PTA will be posting a weekly Top 5 in 5 (5 topics in 5 minutes) on our website and on our PTA Facebook to help families:
• Be Informed
• Be Understanding
• Be a Helping Hand
• Be Prepared
• Be Excited!
The Puesta del Sol PTA Board is so excited to work with our families, teachers, and staff over the next few weeks to make this transition as smooth as possible.
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Ice Skate and raise money for
Puesta del Sol!
Join us in celebrating the "Bellevue Magic Season" with ice skating in downtown Bellevue, while also raising money for Puesta del Sol!
During the following dates, the Bellevue Downtown Ice Rink will donate $3 for every paying visitor who mentions "I'm with Puesta del Sol Elementary":
November 18, 2022 - January 8, 2023
You must notify the rink staff upon paying that you are with Puesta del Sol (they are not able to track fundraising tally on the e-ticketing ticket reservation platform).
Ice skating opens to the public on Friday, November 18 and closes on Sunday, January 8. Families can make it a night of holiday fun with a visit to Snowflake Lane at The Bellevue Collection and stroll through Garden d’Lights at the Bellevue Botanical Garden.
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Puesta del Sol PTA's
Holiday Spiritwear Sale
OPEN NOW!
Puesta del Sol PTA's Holiday Spiritwear Sale has started!
Make this your one-stop shop for holiday shopping this year. Check out the NEW items and added colors.
Order deadline: December 2nd (to arrive by the holidays)
*Free pick-up or $9.95 flat rate shipping available
SHOP NOW!
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Did you know that the PTA has some passive fundraisers?
Passive Fundraising
Get “FREE” money for Puesta Del Sol when you dine at local restaurants, shop at grocery and drug stores, or shop online. No Donations Required. It's easy!!! Participate in Dining and Activities for Dinero events, or follow the links to register your rewards cards. See program details below or contact us at fundraising@puestadelsolpta.org with any questions. Thank you for helping our kids!
Dining and Activities for Dinero - These programs are ways in which the Puesta del Sol PTA raises money by receiving a portion of your purchase price for the sponsored event, which expands beyond just dining! We have teamed up with area vendors so that when you purchase and either mention Puesta del Sol or present a required coupon or flyer, the Puesta del Sol PTA receives a portion of your purchase back – often as much as 20%! Keep an eye out for these on our Puesta del Sol Elem School PTA - Bellevue WA Facebook page.
Give with Bing - Introducing a new way to give support to your Puesta del Sol PTA through Give with Bing. Join Microsoft Rewards, and your Bing searches will earn Rewards points that are automatically donated directly to Puesta del Sol PTA. Don't forget to make sure you connect to our school's PTA before you begin your Bing searches. Join now!
In-Store Shopping:
Bartell Drugs shoppers - Visit your local Bartell Drugs and ask for a 'B' Caring Card today. Register your 'B' Caring Card online at EScrip.com. Designate Puesta del Sol, Bellevue, and shop at Bartell Drugs. Each time you swipe your card and shop, our PTA gets up to 4% of your purchase.
Fred Meyer shoppers - Visit your local Fred Meyer and ask for a Fred Meyer Rewards card, if you don’t already have one. Go to www.fredmeyer.com/communityrewards and register your Fred Meyer Rewards card. If you need to find out your Fred Meyer Rewards card number, call 1-866-518-2686. When registering your card, be sure to designate Puesta del Sol, Bellevue, as your preferred non-profit organization. Each time you swipe your card and shop you’ll still get your personal rewards points, but you’ll also get reward funds that go directly to the school.
Safeway shoppers - Puesta del Sol PTA can earn 3% from Safeway's family of stores when you shop with Benefit - the free app to instantly buy and redeem gift cards that give back! Go to www.benefit-mobile.com to get the app (it's FREE!). Next, select Puesta Del Sol Elementary PTA as your cause. Lastly, set up your account so you can instantly purchase and redeem gift cards that give back! More details.
Amazon.com shoppers - Puesta del Sol Elementary PTA is on Amazon Smile! Amazon donates a percentage of your Amazon Smile purchases back to us when you select the Puesta del Sol PTA. Happy Shopping!
Please consider making a donation today!
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Have you submitted your corporate matching to your employer for 2022?
Corporate Matching
DOUBLE YOUR DONATIONS!
Puesta del Sol PTA encourages all our donors to have their companies match their eligible donations. Each company has a slightly different matching program and set of requirements.
MICROSOFT EMPLOYEES: Microsoft matches through an online interface ONLY. No paper forms are accepted. Please contact your Admin or HR benefits representative to find out how you can submit your donation match request. For Microsoft we are listed as “Puesta del Sol PTA 2.3.95” and our organization ID is 3448982.
BOEING EMPLOYEES: Boeing matches through an online interface ONLY. No paper forms are accepted. Please contact your Admin or HR benefits representative to find out how you can submit your donation match request. Please note we are listed as “Sunset Elementary PTA” (our former name) with Boeing and our organization ID is 3448982.
ALL OTHER EMPLOYEES: If you work at another company who matches contributions such as Costco, Starbucks, Alaska Airlines, Bank of America, Google, Getty, Varian, and many more, please ask your administrator how to proceed or look for information on the company website. Check the list at this link to see if your company is one of them. You can also email the PTA Deposits Treasurer at deposits@puestadelsolpta.org for help.
Your donation to the annual fund supports many valuable programs and events at Puesta del Sol - Art Appreciation, Drama Club, Field Day, Passport Club, Science Fair, Spanish in the Arts (SITA), Amity Program, School Dance/Movie Night, School Garden, Math Olympiad, Spanish Outside School (SOS), and more!
NEW DONATION OPTION: Monthly giving!
If you would like to spread out your donation over a monthly giving plan, please visit our PayPal donation page to find out more about monthly giving.
All contributions are tax deductible and confidential, and ANY contribution amount makes a difference!
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Garden Club Chair Needed
PTA Garden Leadership Open!
Yes, there is going to be a garden plot for every classroom at the new school! Now we need someone willing to help guide Puesta del Sol’s new garden and post-pandemic garden program for the PTA. The position is open starting in January. It’s an incredible opportunity to introduce students to the natural world we rely on in a hands on, sensory way. Kids adore the garden; it’s a fun and meaningful way to spend an afternoon! If you are interested, please email schoolgarden@puestadelsolpta.org
Happy Gardening!
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Join our Events Team & Get Involved!
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.
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Mariners Night with Puesta del Sol PTA
Mariners vs. Astros
Saturday, May 6th, 2023 at 6:40pm at T-Mobile Park
We have sections reserved for our group. Order early to make sure you get a seat!
Mariners tickets make great holiday gifts!
$25 per ticket for main level seats.
*Please note: Tickets will be emailed to the email address associated with your PTA account approximately a week prior to the game
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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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