January 24, 2021
MONDAY MESSENGER
UPCOMING DATES AND EVENTS
THIS WEEK:
  • Monday, 1/25 • SCHOOL CANCELLED
  • Monday, 1/25, 11:30 AM • 11th Grade Parent Virtual Meetup (more info below)
  • Thursday, 1/28 • Last Day of First Semester
  • Friday, 1/29 • NO SCHOOL—Non-student Day

NEXT WEEK:
  • Thursday, 2/4, 9:00 AM • Virtual Principal Coffee
  • Wednesday, 2/10, 6:00–8:30 PM • BSD College Conference (more info below)

LOOKING AHEAD:
  • Thursday, 2/11, 6:30 PM • 7th Grade Parent Night
  • Monday, 2/15–Friday, 2/19 • NO SCHOOL—Mid-Winter Break
  • Thursday, 3/4, 9:00 AM • Virtual Principal Coffee
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
THESE POSITIONS NEED YOU!

IS and the ISPTSA are currently seeking the following volunteers:

  • ISPTSA President, current school year
  • ISPTSA President Elect, current school year
  • ISPTSA VP Communications, current school year
  • Grade-Level Representatives, current school year
  • Monday Messenger Editor, current school year or next

Please email board@isptsa.org to learn more and sign up. Thank you!
PTSA NEWS
GREAT NEWS! THE ISPTSA, IN CONJUNCTION WITH PRINCETON REVIEW, IS OFFERING ONLINE PRACTICE ACT & SAT TESTS

Saturday, February 6, 9:00 AM
Fee: $25 per test

How it works:
  1. The fee is $25 per test, and all proceeds go to the ISPTSA, which benefits our students.
  2. Princeton Review creates online accounts and enrolls students in the virtual exams.
  3. On the day of the test, students log in from home (or whatever location they choose) and take the exams online.
  4. Exams are digitally timed and proctored.
  5. Results are available immediately.

Note: These practice tests are open to students from any school or school district.

Registration deadline: Wednesday, February 3
VIRTUAL 11TH GRADE PARENT MEETUP TODAY!

Monday, January 25, 11:30 AM

11th grade parents: join in to connect with other parents to share experiences, questions, plans...or to simply gain some peer support during the dreaded junior year!

Join Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 957 6190 1896
Passcode: 6nVBQG
DISTRICT NEWS
2021 BSD VIRTUAL COLLEGE CONFERENCE

Wednesday, February 10, 6:00–8:30 PM

The 2021 Virtual College Conference is a great opportunity for high school families to listen to professionals discuss the ins and outs of preparing for college. Our presenters come from colleges and businesses from across the country and are available to answer your questions. Students and families from all BSD high schools are welcome to join the live virtual sessions.
SCHOOL NEWS
KUDOS TO OUR SCHOOL SECRETARY, ELLEN STONE!

Ellen was mentioned in the staff school district newsletter, where the following piece ran:
 
"Ellen Stone is the main office secretary at International School and does a phenomenal job changing direction on a daily basis to handle school and student needs as they arise. She has worked at International for over 9 years and brings incredible enthusiasm, organization, laughter, and excellence to all who meet her. She is the very essence of integrity, collaboration, and service. It is an honor to work with Ellen."

Congratulations and thank you, Ellen! We're so lucky to have you!
NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY WEEKLY VIRTUAL DROP-IN TUTORING PROGRAM FOR IS STUDENTS

Hello International families, 

National Honor Society has created a weekly drop-in tutoring program for students of International on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. If your student(s) are interested, they can open their International School Teams, click on the corresponding channels and join the scheduled meetings in those channels. They can also join directly using the meeting links below.
 
Drop-In Tutoring Information:

Math—IMT 1, IMT 2, Algebra 1, Algebra 2, Geometry, Pre-Calc, AP Calc
Tuesdays, 11:00 AM

Math—IMT 1, IMT 2, Algebra 1, Algebra 2, Geometry, Pre-Calc, AP Calc
Wednesdays, 12:30 PM

Science—Middle School Sciences (all grades), Biology, Chemistry, AP Biology
Tuesdays, 11:00 AM

Science—Middle School Sciences (all grades), Chemistry, AP Biology, AP Chemistry
Wednesdays, 12:30 PM

Humanities/Social Studies—Middle School International Studies, World History/International Studies, APUSH
Tuesdays, 11:00 AM

Humanities/Social Studies—Middle School English/Language Arts, 9/10 Humanities, World History/International Studies
Wednesdays, 12:30 PM

French–French 1a, French 1b, French 2, French 3, French 4
Tuesdays, 11:00 AM
 
Thank you!
National Honor Society Execs
COMMUNITY NEWS & EVENTS
BELLEVUE SCHOOLS FOUNDATION ANNUAL SPRING FOR SCHOOLS LUNCHEON NEWS

The Bellevue Schools Foundation Annual Spring for Schools luncheon is going virtual. Our event is virtual. The need for your support is real. We are busy planning a wonderful virtual event of giving and camaraderie for our donors and community. Our event will be held on April 30, 2021. More details to follow. 
STUDENT NEWS & OPPORTUNITIES
OPEN REGISTRATION FOR NEWPORT LACROSSE

Calling all interested students who reside in the Newport High School zone. Newport Lacrosse is currently registering players for the 2021 season. High school practices are starting now, and youth practices (6th–8th) start at the end of January. Come join us. Registration information can be found at newportlacrosse.com or contact Dave Spanier at boardpres@newportlacrosse.com for additional information.
WINTER 2021 AMC & AIME TRAINING

Math contest veterans David Lee (5-time USA(J)MO qualifier) and Daniel Hong (USAMO winner) are hosting their 3rd AMC/AIME-level math program from February–March 19 (Tuesday, Friday 5:00–7:00 PM).

David is a senior at Interlake High School, and Daniel is a senior at Skyline High School. In addition to fourteen lectures, they will release three original mock mini-AIMEs.

Please register here, or visit their website for more info.
GIRLS WHO CODE VIRTUAL SUMMER IMMERSION PROGRAM

Apply to Girls Who Code’s Virtual Summer Immersion Program (SIP) for an unforgettable summer experience! During this FREE 2-week virtual program, you’ll learn the computer science skills you need to make an impact, get an inside look into the tech field, and join a supportive lifelong sisterhood—all while being virtually hosted by influential companies like Twitter, AT&T, Bank of America, Walmart, and more. Current 9th–11th-grade girls and non-binary students are eligible to apply. SIP is 100% free and need-based stipends of up to $300 are available for those who qualify. Low tech? No tech? No problem! Girls Who Code is there to support you!

INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL SPIRIT WEAR

WEAR YOUR SCHOOL SPIRIT WITH PRIDE!

Your ISPTA is proud to make International School Spirit Wear available online!
All gear is available online with pickup or delivery options. All items are semi-customizable with two logo placement choices on all wearable items and optional additional printing.


(More options than are pictured here are available on the website.)

Please contact Melissa at sam_mel@yahoo.com with questions.
MASTHEAD / DIRECTORY / LINKS
President
Azfar Moazzam/OPEN 
Secretary
Ann Ross-Clarke
Treasurer 1
Tony Wang
Treasurer 2
Zena Heywood
VP of Communications
OPEN
VP of Community
Melissa Richardson
VP of Fundraising
Emilie Castle
VPs of Outreach
Beverly Ni & Hao Sun
Membership
Meribeth Nordloef-Pedersen
Advocacy
OPEN
Monday Messenger
Julie Molinari/OPEN
Website
Li Zhang
IS Staff Liaison
Marrene Franich & Wesley Hung
PTSA
Website: www.isptsa.org
Newsletter Submissions: news@isptsa.org
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SCHOOL DIRECTORY & LINKS

Attendance 425-456-6545
Main Office 425-456-6500 
MS Counseling 425-456-6546
HS Counseling 425-456-6542 
Registrar 425-456-6535 
SUPPORT YOUR PTSA
Donate Anytime

Write your check to the International School PTSA and send it to:
ISPTSA
PO Box 221
Bellevue WA 98009-0221
Or, even easier, donate
via PayPal.
Visit the International School PTSA Store. Proceeds benefit the International School PTSA.
CONFUSED ABOUT SOMETHING?
The ISPTSA is always here to help answer your IS questions.

Email us here, and we'll help you find the answers you need.
MONDAY MESSENGER
SUBMISSION GUIDELINES
  • Please submit articles by FRIDAY at 12:00 PM (noon) to news@isptsa.org.
  • We encourage submissions that align with our mission.
  • Submissions are subject to review by the ISPTSA and may be accepted, rejected, or edited.
  • Please use a separate email for each article submitted.
  • Documents in plain text are preferred, however, you are welcome to include an image or icon as a separate attachment—please do not include them in the body of your email or document.
  • If you need to link to a registration form or document, send us either the address of the link or a pdf copy of the document.
  • If you would like your article to repeat in successive Monday Messenger editions, please resubmit it for each edition in which you would like it to appear. If you do not resubmit it, it will not be republished.
  • Note: you will receive an automatic confirmation email response once you submit material to the Monday Messenger.