UPCOMING DATES AND EVENTS |
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THIS WEEK:
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Monday, 3/8, 10:00 AM • International Women's Day Breakfast & Book Discussion*
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Monday, 3/8, 4:30 PM • IS International Women's Day Walk & Talk*
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Wednesday, 3/10, 10:30 AM–10:00 PM • ISPTSA MOD Pizza Fundraiser*
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Saturday, 3/13, 4:00–8:00 PM • Titan Robotics Chipotle Fundraiser*
NEXT WEEK:
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Monday, 3/15, 7:00 PM • 11th Grade Parent/Guardian Virtual Meet-Up*
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Wednesday, 3/17, 1:00 PM • 6th Grade IS PE Experience*
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Thursday, 3/18, 7:00 PM • Reach Out! Parent "Night Out"—"History of IS" Video Presentation*
LOOKING AHEAD:
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Thursday, 3/25, 6:30 PM • Virtual Middle School Parent Night: Social Media Presentation (rescheduled)
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Wednesday, 3/31, 1:00 PM • 6th Grade IS PE Experience*
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Monday, 4/5, 9:00 AM • 7th Grade Parent/Guardian Virtual Meet-Up*
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Thursday, 4/8, 6:30 PM • 8th Grade Parent Night: Transition to High School
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Thursday, 4/8, 7:30 PM • 8th Grade Parent/Guardian Virtual Meet-Up*
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Monday, 4/12–Friday, 4/30 • IS Challenge 5k/10k
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Monday, 4/12–Friday, 4/16 • NO SCHOOL—Spring Break
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Wednesday, 4/21 • AP Exam Payments Due (formerly March 1)*
* More information included in message below
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THESE POSITIONS NEED YOU!
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ISPTSA VP Fundraising, current school year
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ISPTSA VP Communications, current school year
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Grade-Level Representatives, current school year
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INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY BREAKFAST & BOOK DISCUSSION—TODAY!
TODAY, Monday, March 8, 10:00 AM
Join Bellevue PTSA Council for a virtual breakfast and book discussion via Zoom. Book to be discussed: Where'd You Go, Bernadette by local author Maria Semple.
Meeting ID: 915 2120 8912
Passcode: c66BU4
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IS INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY WALK & TALK—TODAY!
TODAY, Monday, March 8, 4:30 PM
meet at the Red Barn on 156th Ave.
Celebrate International Women's Day by meeting up with the wonderful women of IS for a walk to coffee! We'll meet at the Red Barn on 156th Ave and walk to Kelsey Creek Starbucks, and back!
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JOIN A GRADE-LEVEL VIRTUAL COFFEE HOUR!
Stay connected to IS! Connect with parents and guardians in your student's cohort. Discuss topics of interest, find support from other parents, or organize the meetup for the class. Grab a beverage, relax, and enjoy the company!
9th Grade Parent & Guardian Meet Up
THIS Thursday, March 11, 4:00 PM
Join Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 993 6852 1096
Passcode: JJ4Xdj
11th Grade Parent & Guardian Meet Up
Monday, March 15, 7:00 PM
Join Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 966 3711 2373
Passcode: 82KMTA
7th Grade Parent & Guardian Meet Up
Monday, April 5, 9:00 AM
Join Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 992 1879 4407
Passcode: zZ7gKj
8th Grade Parent & Guardian Meet Up
Thursday, April 8, 7:30 PM
Join Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 925 0652 5726
Passcode: PqR79r
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ISPTSA MOD PIZZA FUNDRAISER
THIS Wednesday, March 10, 10:30 AM–10:00 PM
MOD Pizza, 14309 NE 20th Street, Bellevue
Come, eat pizza, and support ISPTSA!
You can participate in this fundraiser by take-out, delivery, or dine-in (outdoors/patio). ISPTSA will receive 20% of your meal’s price!
MOD Pizza will accept your order in the following ways:
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Website—promo code: GR179655I
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Storefront Walk-in—mention International School PTSA before placing your order
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Dine-In with Restriction—mention International School PTSA before placing your order; for customer health and safety, dine-in options are outdoors or patio during this meal
Make a socially distanced plan with classmates!
- High School 3:00–5:00 PM or 7:00–9:00 PM
- Middle School 5:00–7:00 PM
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6TH GRADE IS PE EXPERIENCE!
Wednesday, March 17, 1:00–2:00 PM
Wednesday, March 31, 1:00–2:00 PM
International School
Give your 6th grader a casual taste of PE at IS by running—or walking—off-campus PE running routes with volunteer high school students! This is a great way to get outside, get moving, feel connected to IS, and meet fellow students. Each meeting, high school students (and volunteer parents!) will lead our 6th graders on one of IS's many runs—Short Kelsey, Long Kelsey, Secret Garden—just name a few!
There are no timers or competitions. Join us for a voluntary meet-up and make some new friends!
Check out the SignUpGenius page for more info and to sign up. More dates will be added soon. Sponsored by ISPTSA.
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REACH OUT! "HISTORY OF INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL" PARENT MEET-UP
Thursday, March 18, 7:00 PM
Stay connected to IS! Watch an older senior project video about the History of IS, and stay on for an after-video chat. Hear the "Fab 6" founding teachers share their original vision for the International School.
Meeting ID: 991 4737 8206
Passcode: 6AQb23
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REFLECTIONS FINALISTS
Congratulations to Aiden Van Lith, who made it to the BSD Council PTA and won the Outstanding Interpretation Award!
Congratulations to the following ISPTSA finalists:
Channing Huang
Jessica Massey
Nusha Sepehri
Aiden Van Lith
Ranvitha Velchuri
Rithwik Velchuri
Ellie Zhao
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HELPING MY ANXIOUS CHILD INFORMATION SESSION
THIS Thursday, March 11, 6:00–7:30 PM
Via Microsoft Teams
*A link to join virtually will be e-mailed to participants upon registration*
This event is part of the BSD and Special Needs PTAs Family Resource Series. Please join us in this family-focused informational session where Dr. Jared Taylor and his team will provide information about identifying challenges related to anxiety in your child at home and at school. The presentation will provide details about the types of anxiety and their origins, as well as give specific strategies to help your child at home and how to advocate for support at school. The session will have dedicated time for Questions and Answers.
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FREE AND REDUCED-PRICED LUNCH (FRL)
Why the urgency now? There will likely be some government funds made available to families that have FRL status. These funds will be passed on to families to cover the cost of meals they have had to purchase while school has been conducted remotely. In addition, students with FRL status will have their ASB card and other fees waived.
If you aren’t sure if you have signed up for FRL, please call BSD’s Nutrition Services office at 425-456-4507 to confirm.
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AP EXAMS—PAYMENT DUE APRIL 21
Due to the uncertainty of timing and format of AP exams, BSD is extending the AP exam payment deadline from March 1 to April 21. The scholarship deadline is also being extended to April 21. Unused paid exams will be refunded.
EVERYONE who has registered for an AP exam MUST go into the TouchBase system to pay (confirm) for their test registration. Visit our AP website for information about the program and payment instructions. Not sure if you registered? Log into your MyAP account. Students who do not complete this step will not have tests ordered for them.
Stay tuned for BSD decisions on testing dates and formats expected next week. Please contact Jill at follettj@bsd405.org with questions.
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TITAN ROBOTICS CHIPOTLE FUNDRAISER
THIS Saturday, March 13, 4:00–8:00 PM
Factoria, Chipotle Location
You can show the flyer to the cashier, or use the code KPBCHJR before checkout in the "promo" field through the Chipotle app or at Chipotle.com for pickup at the same time and location as the fundraiser.
We need everyone's support to exceed the $150 minimum, so please share this flyer with your friends and family. Thank you!
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RED CROSS TRAINING
EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS
Tuesday, March 9, 2021, 7:00–8:00 PM
Join us for a free Emergency Preparedness Online Workshop presented by the Red Cross and hosted by Bennett PTSA.
In this presentation, trained Red Cross subject matter experts present basic preparedness information including how to make or build a preparedness kit, make an emergency plan with your family, and learn what to do before, during, and after disasters of all kinds, including the COVID-19 pandemic.
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SAVE THE DATE! SPRING FOR SCHOOLS
Friday, April 30, 12:00 PM
Join us for the Bellevue Schools Foundation’s first virtual Spring for Schools event. This is the Foundation’s largest fundraiser, and our students need your support now more than ever.
Bellevue Schools Foundation provides critical resources for our district and students, positioning BSD at the forefront of education with new tools including but not limited to:
- Lightbox eBooks subscriptions for all Elementary students
- Digital Makers for all Middle School students to create engaging web content
- Music software apps designed to help all secondary students practice independently during remote learning
Our theme this year is Engaging Hearts, Enriching Minds. Our 30-minute engaging Spring for Schools program will showcase initiatives that help students with social/emotional health and wellness and programs that interject joy into the online learning process.
Please join us and our special keynote speaker and local celebrity, Duff McKagan, founding member and bassist from Guns ‘N Roses, who will be sharing through personal stories why your support is so vital to our students.
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STUDENT NEWS & OPPORTUNITIES |
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CITY OF BELLEVUE NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR 2021 WELL K.E.P.T. PROGRAM
The City of Bellevue is now accepting applications for the 2021 Well K.E.P.T. program (Kids Environmental Project Training). Well K.E.P.T. is a summer youth employment opportunity offered through the Natural Resource Division of the Parks & Community Services Department. The program is designed to provide Bellevue youth with education, job skills, and career development training in the field of park resource management. Applications are accepted online at the link below. Interested students will need to complete an online application, upload a resume and a cover letter, and answer a few brief questions in order to be considered. No job history is required, but Bellevue residents will be given selection priority.
Due to the ever-changing circumstances of the COVID-19 situation that the city is continuing to address, please be advised that filling this position is dependent on being able to safely do so during this outbreak. Although we have adopted strict safety protocols, the program may be delayed or cancelled if the conditions are not right (e.g. re-opening phase, level of community spread, regulatory, etc.).
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Job Title: Bellevue Well K.E.P.T. Program Trainee (Seasonal)
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Closing: Position will be posted until May 28, 2021, 5:00 PM, or until filled
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Pay: $13.69 per hour
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Link to Apply: Click here
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Hours: 30 hours per week, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday-Friday
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Program Dates: June 30–August 20, 2021
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INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL SPIRIT WEAR |
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WEAR YOUR SCHOOL SPIRIT WITH PRIDE!
Your ISPTA is proud to make International School Spirit Wear available online!
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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.)
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MASTHEAD / DIRECTORY / LINKS |
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President
Secretary
Treasurer 1
Treasurer 2
VP of Communications
OPEN
VP of Community
VP of Fundraising
OPEN
VPs of Outreach
Membership
Grants
Advocacy
Elizabeth Kronoff
Monday Messenger
Website
IS Staff Liaison
Marrene Franich & Wesley Hung
PTSA
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SHOP FOR THE BELLEVUE SCHOOLS FOUNDATION
Enter Amazon.com through this link and Amazon will donate 8% of every purchase you make to support Bellevue students, including those at IS! Share the link and spread the word to family and friends anywhere.
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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
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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
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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.
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MONDAY MESSENGER
SUBMISSION GUIDELINES
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Please submit articles by Thursday at 5:00 PM to news@isptsa.org.
- Please include contact information for questions from readers.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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