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March 26, 2021 * ISSUE 3.26.21
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Volunteers Needed: Amity Committee Co-Chairs
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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
Amity Committee Co-Chairs for the 2021- 2022 Academic Year
The Amity Committee helps coordinate and support six Spanish-speaking interns who come to assist teachers and students for a full school year. This is a year-round position with most work done in the spring (interviewing potential interns and recruiting host families) through summer when host families are confirmed and interns arrive just prior to the start of school.
Other main jobs include:
- Serve as a coordinator between the Amity interns and the the school administration and teacher mentors.
- Act as a school coordinator for Amity International, make sure paperwork is updated and turned in on time
- Recruit, place interns with, and support host families
- Recruit, manage and support liaisons (a person who works on the committee to help support individual interns)
We will have two open co-chair positions at the end of this school year that will have to be filled as the Amity interns are a critical part of our students Spanish immersion experience.
If you are interested in volunteering to co-chair the Amity Committee or have any questions, please contact our current co-chairs, Sara Henson and Kristen McSherry, at amity@puestadelsolpta.org.
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Upcoming Events
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3/27
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School Photos 10AM - 1PM
| | 3/29 | Tillicum MS 6th Grade Registration Q&A Session 6:30PM | |
3/31
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School Photos 1PM - 4PM
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3/31
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3/31
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5th Grade Slide Show Photos due
| | 4/1 | 3rd Grade returns to in-person Hybrid learning | | 4/2 | 4th Grade returns to in-person Hybrid learning | | 4/5 | 5th Grade returns to in-person Hybrid learning | | 4/6 |
Grow your Mind: Luke Weaver, Paleontologist 4:30PM
| | 4/7 | Intro to Capoeira for Kids 4:00PM & 4:45PM | | 4/8 | Bedtime Stories with Sra Brody 7PM | | 4/9 | Yearbook Sun drawing due | | 4/12-4/16 | Spring Break | 4/19-4/23
| Virtual Learning for all students
| | 4/20 | Grow your Mind: Dr. Linda Uyeda, Animal Keeper 4:30PM
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Join the PTA Nominating Committee!
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Put all the talent and passion you have to good use by joining Puesta del Sol PTA's Nominating Committee. Help us find candidates for the next PTA Board for the 2021-22 school year!!
Our PTA is made up of volunteers that have chosen to use their skills to improve our community and make every child's potential a reality. Whether you would like to join the board or know someone who would be a great addition, please send an email to membership@puestadelsolpta.org with subject line: Nominating Committee.
The Nominating Committee will be seeking interested candidates for the roles of:
President (co-president)
VP of Membership
Secretary
Director of Ed Enhancement
Director of Events
Co-Treasurer, Deposits
Director of Fundraising
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Passport Check Day | March 31th (Costa Rica)
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Passport Check Day | 2nd - 5th graders
*Due to remote learning, the Passport Check team will be accepting monthly Check at Home forms for those that want to participate in this voluntary program from home.
For more information about Passport Club and different levels,
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Grow your Mind: Meet the Paleontologist!
Save the Date: Tuesday, April 6th
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Puesta del Sol PTA welcomes Luke Weaver
to our Grow Your Mind Speaker series.
We are excited to learn about paleontology!
Date: Tuesday, April 6th
Time: 4:30-5:30pm
Watch LIVE on our YouTube Channel!
YouTube Channel to watch the presentation
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Capoeira for Kids | Wednesday, April 7th
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Join us for intro to Capoeira for kids!
The virtual class will be taught by our amazing instructor-
Puesta del Sol Alum, Julie (Droker) Reiss!
Date: Wednesday, April 7th
There are two options based on grade level
Kindergarten-2nd | 4:00-4:30pm
3rd-5th | 4:45-5:15pm
15 spots in each class
*Please only sign up for one spot per household for each time slot. We have a maximum of 15 spots per class. Please check your spam folder, if you don't receive an email confirmation.
*Sign up required to join the virtual class. You will receive a link to join after you sign up- closer to the class date.
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Bedtime Stories | Thursday, April 8th
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We invite you to join us again on Thursday, April 8th for more "Bedtime Stories" with our Puesta del Sol Elementary Librarian Sra. Stacey Brody!
Our next bedtime stories will be at 7:00PM on:
Thursday, April 8
Thursday, May 13
Thursday, June 10
All Puesta del Sol families are welcome,
you do not need to be a PTA member to participate.
We will feature stories that are great for all ages.
Watch LIVE on our PTA's YouTube Channel!
Links to future Bedtime Stories will be posted at:
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Yearbook & Sun Art Request
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Thank you to everyone who submitted photos
for the yearbook!
Please stay tuned for info on how to order a yearbook.
We will share details soon.
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The Yearbook is looking for sun art!
Create your own artwork of the sun.
Draw, Paint, Collage... be creative!
Due: Friday, April 9th
*Rename the photo file with student name, grade and teacher as follows: lastname--firstname--grade--teacher
For example: smith--bob--k-chaparro
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Picture Day & Yearbook Portraits
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PICTURE DAY IS NEXT WEEK!
Puesta del Sol has finalized plans for individual
student pictures on two dates:
Saturday, March 27, from 10:00 AM-1:00 PM
Wednesday, March 31, from 1:00-4:00 PM.
Yearbook portraits
This year, the Yearbook Committee is offering two options
to use your student's portrait in the Yearbook.
1. Lifetouch photo (sign up above)
OR2. Personal photo (upload using link below) If you would like to use your personal photo, click here to upload your photo.
Optional Personal Photo Due:
Friday, April 30th
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5th Grade: Graduation & End of Year Events
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Save the Date!
5th Grade Graduation:
Wednesday, June 16th (time and details TBA)
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Graduation Ceremony Slideshow:
5th grade graduation ceremony (regardless of virtual or in-person) will include a photo slideshow.
We want every 5th grader represented!
Please submit the following here for your student.
Due by: Wednesday, March 31st
1 baby photo
1 kindergarten school photo
1 fifth grade headshot
Please rename the photos with the following specs:
Last name_first name and teacher.
(Example: Jones_Bill_MattsonC).
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End of the Year Events!
Staff Appreciation/Staff Tea:
Possible options in the works
Legacy Gift:
A committee has been formed and the final concept
will be revealed in April.
Donation:
With no class fund requested in the Fall, we are now asking for a donation of any amount to pay for the costs associated with a legacy gift, graduation ceremony and staff/teacher appreciation.
Megan Reed is acting as 5th grade events treasurer.
Paypal or Venmo are preferred, but checks/cash will be accepted.
Via Paypal: paypal.me/meganjreed
Via Venmo : www.venmo.com/Megan-Reed-74
Cash/Check: Megan Reed - 5363 153rd
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| 2020-2021 PTA Board Members | |
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*Vacant*
Director School Relations:
*Vacant*
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| PTA Board Spotlight | |
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Carmel Sasaki, Director of Events and VP of Membership
What grade/classroom is your child currently? My son Noah is in 3rd Grade with Sra. Hamouda
Current Role, and how long have you been in it? I have been Director of Events since 2019, and helped to fill a dual role as VP of Membership this school year.
What do you most like about your roles? Both use a lot of different skills, and so being open to being a "Jane" of All Trades is good. I love when all the smaller tasks come together, especially for an event.
What skills are helpful in this role and how much time do you usually spend in the role per week? Organization, and for this last year -- being flexible and the drive to just keeping going--just like what we do for our kids each day!
Many families may not even realize the PTA board was still hard at work this whole year, and none of us are immune to the struggles faced over this last year, with the pandemic, racial and social justice issues, our kids struggling with online school. Through this, the PTA has continued to provide financial and other supports for teachers and the school, for activities like the Drama Club, organizing programs such as the Toy Maker and other online Field Trips, making new online Events like Bedtime Stories and Grow Your Mind, and soon 5th Grade Graduation.
We had to make BIG pivots this year. For example, it was apparent that the kids NEEDED things to do and just have some fun outlets. For many of us, it was a brand new world of doing things online. Just finding an online platform that would meet our needs was a struggle, but I think we have a good rhythm now. By the way, we'd love to bring on any other families interested in helping or for ideas, too (just give me an e-mail!).
What is something you do that may not seem obvious to others? I work a full-time job, and am on-call for a week every 2-3 weeks. Some parents may not think they have time to devote to PTA if they work or have other commitments, but there is the old adage which is "Many Hands Make Light Work" - which is totally true. I get help from fellow board members, our committees, as well as parent/caregiver volunteers.
Name one of your family's favorite go-to places and why: Normally, Hawaii -- the weather and relaxation, and I have family there. For now though, just a local (flat!) park like Robinswood or Surrey Downs is great.
What is your favorite ice cream flavor (or other treat)? Cookies and Cream Blizzard
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Join our PTA!
Every Member Matters!
The PTA is here to advocate for you and your student for just about any issue that affects your student's experience at Puesta del Sol.
Being a PTA member gives you and your student a voice at Puesta del Sol!
Members vote on issues such as programming, budget, and board members. It's a terrific way for older students to learn the value of civic engagement.
Puesta del Sol PTA membership is open to everyone! PTA is an inclusive organization, and we invite any community members who care about healthy children and strong schools to join.
Questions?
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Need a Donation Receipt?
Did you you donate money to the Puesta del Sol PTA during 2020?
If you need a receipt for tax purposes, please email deposits@puestadelsolpta.org
with "Donation Receipt" in the subject line. It may take a few days to process depending on demand. Receipts are always available all year round, you don't need to wait until tax season to ask for yours!
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Shop our online store and show your school spirit! Buy your own Puesta del Sol mask today and support our PTA!
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Amazon Smile
Did you know?? 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 here:
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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.
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| Meals 2 Go | |
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The Meals2Go program, offered by our Nutrition Services team, is designed to provide a FREE breakfast and lunch option for families to access for their children. Families have two options to access meals on school days:
Meals are provided at no cost thanks to the extension of a nationwide waiver authorized by USDA. This waiver will be in effect for the entire 2020-21 school year.
Washington is getting ready to issue Pandemic-EBT (P-EBT) benefits for the 2020-21 school year. Learn More.
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BSD Family Engagement Survey
Open until March 30th
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The Family Engagement Office has started to conduct their annual survey to understand if families across the district feel informed, supported, and empowered to contribute to their student's success. The survey remains open until March 30, 2021. Families should have received an email with a unique survey link from the survey platform (Panorama Education). The subject line for the email reads: "BSD Family Engagement Survey." The survey is only 12 questions, takes 5 minutes, and available in English, Spanish, Vietnamese, Russian, Korean, Arabic, Amharic, Japanese and simplified Chinese. For questions please contact
familypartnerships@bsd405.org.
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| For 5th Graders: | |
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The TIllicum Middle School Incoming 6th Grade Registration Q & A Session has been rescheduled for
Monday, March 29th at 6:30PM
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