Next week, have a wonderful Spring Break, International School Community!

Click here to view the District 2021–2022 calendar for families.

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Are you willing to volunteer a few hours of your time on Friday, May 20? We are looking for 2 to 4 parents to unpack items from a delivery and place them on the counters and in the refrigerators of the teachers' lounge. We will include a map with detailed instructions. Please email Janet Towne at townej@bsd405.org. Thank you for helping Focus Week be a hit for our students!

Do you know how to decorate cakes with buttercream frosting? We need you! The Food Glorious Food Focus Week will provide students the opportunity to learn the art of cake decorating. We are looking for parent volunteers to lead the class or offer a helping hand. The class will run 2–2.5 hours from Monday, May 23 to Friday, May 27. Please email IS Teacher, Janet Towne if you can help or if you have questions. Thank you, Parents!

What does a nomination represent? It indicates confidence in someone’s character and abilities, and it’s a wonderful compliment.

“I remember when a group of parents invited me to lunch to discuss the president-elect position. I was so honored.” —Meribeth Nordloef-Pedersen

Take this opportunity to nominate someone and email nominations@isptsa.org.

THIS Tuesday, April 5, 6:30 PM

Middle School Families, join us in learning about Naviance, a program funded by Bellevue Schools Foundation. Starting in 6th grade, students use Naviance to explore interests, careers, and colleges. Learn about it now so you’re familiar with it as your student progresses through middle and high school. For questions, email Arty Christianto, Middle School Counselor.

With families making plans for spring break, here's a friendly reminder to be sure to notify the attendance office well in advance if your student will be absent from school. Click here for more information about reporting an absence, and click here for the prearranged absence form. For questions about attendance, email Andrea Olsen, Attendance Specialist .

Read the latest International School News from Principal Russell White here. Topics covered in the email are:

For questions, contact the IS Main Office.

BSD Communications would like to invite students and staff to share their original visual artwork to be featured on the bsd405.org homepage banner each month. Where needed, we may need to crop the original and provide a link to the entirety of the work. For the month of April, we are looking for students and staff to share their imagery centered around Earth Month. Students and staff may submit their artwork or questions to Gargi Trichel, Communication Engagement Specialist.

Learn more and sign up for drive-thru diagnostic testing at BSD. Please contact COVIDTesting@bsd405.org for any questions about this process.

On October 28, 2021, the Bellevue School District Board of Directors voted to offer an additional one-year contract to Interim Superintendent, Dr. Art Jarvis for the 2022-23 school year. Jarvis was appointed as BSD’s interim superintendent in May 2021. A Request for Proposal (RFP) seeking executive candidate search services by the BSD Board of Directors was published on March 23. More information about the search process is forthcoming, including a timeline and specific ways our BSD community will be involved in selecting BSD’s future superintendent. For questions, email BSD.

This week is National Robotics Week (April 2–10)!

Since 2001, Titan Robotics Club (TRC) has continued to inspire, teach, and empower students through STEM. A part of FIRST, TRC allows students from 6th to 12th-grade to take part in building robots for competitions while learning new skills.

TRC Achievements 2021–2022:

Any questions or comments? Contact TRC at trc492@gmail.com.

Sign Up: https://forms.gle/dZdhfKrepLKhfqPy7 

The Titan Robotics Club Outreach Team is hosting an upcoming Medicine webinar with Dr. Au. 

Questions or comments? Contact TRC at trc492@gmail.com.

Each year, Bellevue PTSA Council offers twelve $1000-scholarships to seniors representing each high school in BSD:

Click here to learn more and apply. Applicants will be evaluated by the Bellevue PTSA Council Scholarship Committee consisting of representatives from each high school. For questions, contact Bellevue PTSA Council.

UW Youth & Teen Programs registration is now open for the summer! Choose from a variety of in-person and online enrichment courses for youth entering 4th–12th grade. Join the webinar on Wednesday, April 20 at 1 PM to learn more about summer offerings and ask questions. The first set of courses begins June 27. Don't delay, summer courses fill fast! Questions? Contact UW Youth & Teens.

THIS Wednesday, April 6, 5 PM

RSVP here for the Zoom link.

The Dining Services Supervisor of Overlake Medical Center, Melicent Smith, will discuss how parents can help support and create healthy eating habits within their families. Find out how small changes at home can have a significant impact on the mental, physical, and emotional health of your students. For questions, email BSF.

THIS Wednesday, April 6, 5:30 PM

Virtual over Zoom. Register here.

Learn more about SplashForward's high school lifeguard training program! Aquatics Directors will share what it means to be a lifeguard and what is involved in getting certified. Lifeguards will share their experiences. Click here for the flier. For questions, email SplashForward.

Hurry! Spring classes for Mission InspirEd are coming to you. Mission InspirEd will be offering free, weekly classes for elementary and middle school students. Classes begin THIS week. Qualified instructors teach topics ranging from Introductory Economics to Intermediate Python. Spots fill up quickly, so make sure to sign up as soon as possible! Learn more at missioninspired.org/classes. View the flyer for additional information. Email Mission InspirEd with questions.

It's time to register for safe, fun, and enriching summer day camps from Bellevue Parks & Community Services! Registration for a full mix of summer camps, as well as recreation programs and activities beginning in May and June, starts TODAY, April 4 for Bellevue residents and Monday, April 11 for non-Bellevue residents. Click here to learn more about summer day camps and spring program registration. For questions about this or other Bellevue Parks & Community Services programs, call 425-452-6800.

Boys & Girls Clubs of Bellevue provides a variety of different high-quality programs for youth during the summer. Our programs specifically focus on keeping kids engaged and active throughout the summer months. Registration opened last week, so register soon. Summer camp scholarships are available for those who qualify. Click here for dates, descriptions, and links to registration. Questions? Contact the Boys & Girls Club of Bellevue.

Calling all future Wolverines! Our Girls Basketball Summer Camp is back! The Bellevue High girls basketball players and coaches will lead 3 fun-filled days of skills and drills right after school gets out for the summer.

Questions? Email Courtney Tucker. 

Read this letter from WSPTA President Nancy Chamberlain inviting you to the 109th Annual Convention on May 20–22. Watch this video from WSPTA President Nancy Chamberlain. This year, the event will be held at the Lynnwood Convention Center. Get all the details and reserve your tickets here. You can attend all or portions of the convention. For questions, email Washington State PTA Support.

ISPTSA has partnered with Smith Brothers to raise money for our organization! Click here and use our code InterPTSA at checkout to set up a new account with home grocery delivery. YOU get $15 off your first delivery order and International School will receive a gift of $50! You'll even get the iconic porch box with your first delivery. For questions, email Wendy Clough of Smith Brothers.

This lightweight pullover is made of 4.1-ounce, 100% polyester with PosiCharge technology that locks in color, wicks moisture, and resists snags. Click here to shop for this and more! Orders can be picked up from Winner's Sportswear Bellevue for free or delivered. Proceeds benefit ISPTSA. Email Melissa, VP of Community, with questions.

Raise funds for ISPTSA with the Box Tops for Education app. By scanning your grocery and office supply store receipts, qualifying products will be instantly credited to our school. It's easy and adds up fast! Download the app on your phone, and select IS by searching zip code 98005. Questions? Email ISPTSA Fundraising.