January 17, 2020 * ISSUE 1.17.20
Upcoming Events
1/17 Drama Club Production - Pinocchio 7PM
1/18 Drama Club Production - Pinocchio 7PM
1/20
NO SCHOOL - MLK Day
1/24
Movie Night 6PM
1/27 NO SCHOOL - Professional Day
1/28
Passport Check Day
1/29
PTA General Membership Meeting 7PM - Library
1/31 Snow Ball 6:30PM (all school dance)

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PTA General Membership Meeting

Wednesday, January 29th at 7 pm in the library
All are welcome!  

Agenda to include: 
  • Treasurer's Report with Financial Update
  • Budget change update and vote
  • Appointment of Nominating Committee
PTA membership benefits include having online access to the school directory as well as having a voice and vote as our PTA supports our students, school, teachers and staff.

Not sure if you renewed  your membership?  Check Your Account
Be a part of the Nominating Committee

We are looking for 3-4 individuals who are PTA members to devote a few hours of time in January through April. 

The Nominating Committee is tasked with finding our Board for the 2020-2021 school-year.  Tasks include emails, phone calls, and networking within the Puesta del Sol community.  Prerequisites would include a passion or interest in helping our PTA grow stronger year after year by selecting the right individuals to fill important roles. If you are interested, or would like to learn more, please email board@puestadelsolpta.org
Drama Club Production - PINOCCHIO 
Tonight and Saturday

When: January 17th and 18th at 7pm, 
H ouse opens at 6:45, Will-call opens at 6:15.
Where: Forest Ridge School,  
4800 139th Ave SE, Bellevue, WA 98006

Cost: $10 general, $15 VIP seated
(Tickets sold at the door and at school during drop-off and pick-up today!)

Movie Night - "Abominable" 

Movie Night for the entire family!

When: January 24th at 6pm, movie starts at 6:30pm
Where: Puesta del Sol Gym
  • Bring blankets, pillows, and low beach chairs
  • Fun for the whole family
  • In Spanish with English subtitles
  • Children must be supervised by the adults they came with throughout the length of the movie.
  • Not a "drop-off" event
  • FREE admission
  • Bring cash for bake-sale
Sign-up to help:  Bake Sale and helper sign-up

Save the Date for The Snow Ball!

You are invited to our all-school Winter Dance!
When: January 31st at 6:30-8pm
Where: Puesta del Sol Gym
What: 
  • Music and dancing with DJ
  • Bake sale and pizza ( cash only)
  • Family raffle for fabulous winter prizes
  • Free snow cones (limit 1)
  • Surprises!

Questions? Please contact Jana, Amy, and Teresa at PDSSnowball@gmail.com
Dining for Dinero @ RESONATE Pizzeria + Brewery

Please join us for the first Dining for Dinero event of the year!

Thursday, February 27th, 2020
11AM - 10PM

RESONATE Pizzeria + Brewery
Newport Hills Shopping Center
                                                5606 119th Ave SE, 98006
  • A great opportunity to invite a neighbor, friend or fellow Puesta del Sol family to enjoy a meal together!
  • A portion of all dine-in and to-go sales ALL DAY will be donated to the PTA.  
Save the Date for Puesta del Sol Mariners Night!

Saturday May 2nd, 2020

Seattle Mariners vs. Houston Astros
 
Game starts 6:10pm at T-Mobile Park

Tickets are $15 each

Here is the link for more information & to purchase tickets
Save the Date for International Festival!

Saturday May 16th, 2020

Bellevue High School Performing Arts Center
 
Seeking volunteers!  Please sign-up here.
 
Questions? To learn more visit  PDS IF webpage   or email  internationalfestival@puestadelsolpta.org
Academic Challenge 2019-20

Participate in this year's  Academic Challenge

Academic Challenge is a free enrichment program available to all students in Kindergarten - 5th grade. This is an optional, non-competitive program. Students choose and complete up to seven (7) challenges throughout the school year. These challenges are to be completed outside of school. Look for the Academic Challenge flyer to come home!  

Please refer to the   Academic Challenge page for additional information.
After School Programs - Session 2

Flamenco

Session 2 of Flamenco will begin on February 3rd  and run through March 16th . Class meets on Mondays from 3:35 - 4:45pm.

Fiesta Latina


Session 2 of Fiesta Latina will begin on January 24th and run through March 13th. Class meets on Fridays from 3:35 - 4:45pm. 

Both classes are open to all grades and space is limited.  Previous participation in Session 1 is not required. Registration now open!

Board Spotlight
Director of Fundraising
Sabrina Henderson

Our fundraising for the PTA is off to a great start, yet there is more to be done.

Sabrina has stepped up to join the PTA board to assist in this effort. Sabrina has 3 children at Puesta del Sol and has years of experience and countless hours of volunteer history, as she used to be President!

Sabrina works full-time for the Bellevue School District; you might see her in our front office on some days. Otherwise, she is a busy mother of three and enjoys yoga, skiing with her kids, and going to concerts. 

If you want to participate, share information, or make suggestions for our fundraising team, please email Sabrina at fundraising@puestadelsolpta.org


PTA Board Positions Still Open
This year's PTA board  still needs a  Co-President  for Anne, a VP of Membership, Director of Communications.

Our PTA programs don't run themselves and our program chairs and committees need help to get the job done.

Step up and serve!  Our students deserve your support!  

Please email
 if interested. Thank you!
Important Chairperson Vacancies

We need everyone's help to keep all of our programs and the PTA running smoothly. The PTA is currently looking for the following positions:

Communications Team
- Membership Chair
- Co-Registrar

Educational Enhancement Team
- After School Programs Chair
- Garden Club Co-Chair (work with  current  chair)

Training and support is provided for all positions!
 


PTA Members are Welcome
The Puesta del Sol PTA Board meets monthly. 

All Members are welcome to sit in on a meeting.  Please contact president@puestadelsolpta.org
if you are interested in attending.

Please see our 


Bellevue Schools Foundation

Save the Date: 
Spring for Schools Benefit Luncheon

Friday, May 1, 2020

10:15 a.m. Education Showcase
12:00 p.m. - 1:15 p.m. Lunch
Bellevue Hyatt Regency