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January 22, 2021 * ISSUE 1.22.21
Ceramic Paint Night

Our friends from Creatively Yours will be hosting another virtual event for a fun
creative family night to paint pottery - only for 
Puesta del Sol!
 
Learn how to paint with the galaxy technique on a mug or plate!

Friday, February 5th at 5:30 p.m. 
There will be a LIVE Zoom instruction from the owner of Creatively Yours.
 
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Visit the
 Ceramic Paint Night page! 
Learn more about this fun event & place your order today.

The deadline for ordering art kits is Saturday, January 23rd


Email familyfun@puestadelsolpta.org for questions.

Upcoming Events
1/27
PTA General Board Meeting 7PM 
1/28
Passport Check Day
1/28
Zumba!  K-2 @ 4:30PM & 3-5 @ 5:15PM (Sign-up below)
1/29
No school: Non-Student Day
2/4
Grow Your Mind: Meet the Scientist!  4:30PM
2/5
Ceramic Paint Night 5:30PM (Order by Jan. 23rd)
2/11Bedtime Stories with Sra. Brody 7PM
2/15-2/19
No school:  Mid-Winter Break
2/22
Culinary Geography and Cooking Class 5PM



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General Membership Meeting

The next Puesta Del Sol PTA general membership meeting is on 
January 27th, 2021 at 7PM.  

Puesta del Sol PTA is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

Topic: My Meeting
Time: Jan 27, 2021 07:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)

Join Zoom Meeting
https://zoom.us/j/96946000394?pwd=VjZnbXQ3NUVlU2pRQUY5TGxRZ01XQT09

Meeting ID: 969 4600 0394
Passcode: 748022
Virtual Zumba for Kids!


Save the Date
Thursday, January 28th

Our amazing instructor is Puesta del Sol parent- Daniela Del Moral

Times:

4:30-5:00pm | K-2 Grades  Sign up here
5:15-5:45pm | 3-5 Grade    Sign up here

*Sign up required to join the virtual class. 
Please only sign up for one spot per household for each time slot. We have a maximum of 10 spots per class. Please sign-up your student for the correct grade level too. Thanks for your help!

 You will receive a Zoom link to access the class with your reminder closer to the event date.
 
Passport Check Day | January (Mozambique)



Passport Check Day | 2nd - 5th graders
Thursday, January 28th
Special Itinerary for December is MOZAMBIQUE

*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, 
visit our Passport Club page.

Questions, Contact: passport@puestadelsolpta.org
Grow Your Mind: Meet the Scientist! 

Grow Your Mind: Meet the Scientist! Yellowstone Wolves
Save the Date!
Thursday, February 4th
4:30-5:30pm
 
Our PTA Events team has been hard at work partnering with several volunteer scientists, educators, and Puesta families to
"Grow Your Mind" and bring some fun and educational content
for our Puesta del Sol families virtually to the comfort of your home. 

Join us for our second event learning about Yellowstone Wolves
and meet our expert scientist Kira Cassidy!

This event will be a livestream with an opportunity for kids to 
Q & A with our scientist. 

to visit our event page and access our Youtube Channel
to watch the presentation. 

Questions? Contact events@puestadelsolpta.org
Bedtime Stories with Sra. Brody

Save the Date!
We invite you to join us again on 
Tuesday, February 11that 7:00PM for "Bedtime Stories" 
with our Puesta del Sol Elementary Librarian Sra. Stacey Brody! 

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.
 
Please check the PTA website for Zoom access soon! 
Culinary Geography Class




Save the Date!
Monday, February 22, 2021
5:00PM

Popcorn: Play, party and cook is so excited to invite you to
our Culinary Geography Class with experienced chef
(My Cafe Gourmand) and teacher of French Natali Delepine. During this class we will tell you a bit about France and it's wonderful traditions, learn some French and cook
Galette Des Rois using Natali's very own recipe.

Please find the list of ingredients and tools we are going to use along with the recipe below.
 
Ingredients:
  • 1/2 cup (100 g) softened butter (make sure you take it out of the fridge at least hour in advance before the class)
  • 1/2 cup (100 g) sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 cup (100 g) almond flour
  • 1 Tbsp vanilla extract (optional)
  • 1 Tbsp rum (optional)
  • 2 sheets ready-to-use puff pastry ( Puff Pastry Sheets)
  • 1 egg yolk
 

Tools:
Baking sheets, Parchment paper, Whisk or hand mixer, Mixing bowls, Sharp knife
 
Watch LIVE!
 
Meeting ID: 846 4213 2328
Passcode: 421347
 
Questions, Contact: familyfun@puestadelsolpta.org

Call for Yearbook Photos

 
Let's make this one memorable for years to come!

We have begun designing this year's yearbook, and to complete it,
we need your help!

We are asking everyone in our Beloved Familia to provide the yearbook committee with a portrait photo, plus any other school-related photos you're willing to share. This could be pictures of your remote learning or teaching workspace, student projects, virtual field trips, PTA events, first day back to school, and more.

Click here visit our Yearbook information page to upload photos and learn more! Deadline for submitting portrait photos is 
Sunday, February 28th.

Muchas gracias,
Yearbook Committee

Questions? Contact yearbook@puestadelsolpta.org
2020-2021 PTA Board Members
Co-PresidentAndrew Schnickel

Co-PresidentAdam Droker

Treasurer- DepositsMichele Snydsman

Treasurer- PayablesJingjing Miller

SecretaryHailey Moilanen

VP of MembershipCarmel Sasaki

Director of Communications
Ronit Droker

Co-Director of Ed Enhancement
Gjanje Mathus

Co-Director of Ed Enhancement
Amy Miller

Director of Fundraising
Anne Wilson

Director School Relations
*Vacant*

Director of Special Events
Carmel Sasaki

Member At LargeJessica Smiddy



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?
Contact Membership





Meals 2 Go
The Meals2Go programoffered 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:
*As of January 21, 2021 meal pick up times will be adjusted due to dismissal times for our elementary schools.   

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.

For more information contact the Nutrition Services Office at 425-456-4507 or nutrition@bsd405.org.  



Additional District Info




Bellevue Schools Foundation
Save the Date!

April 30, 2021

The Bellevue Schools Foundation annual Spring for Schools Benefit Luncheon is going virtual!

We are busy planning a wonderful day of giving and camaraderie for our donors and community. 
 
Our event is virtual. The need for your support is real.



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