Click here to view the District 2022–2023 calendar for families.

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Questions? Please contact Honglian Gao at membership@isptsa.org

Position descriptions can be found here. Send nominations to nominations@isptsa.org or click on the button below. You can self-nominate or nominate someone you believe in! Questions? Contact the Nominations Committee.

Please click this link for the form to submit a grant. This information was already relayed to teachers and staff with a deadline by March 7. We will extend this deadline until THIS Tuesday, March 21 to allow our community to also submit grants. Any questions please send to president@isptsa.org.

IS volunteers, we would like to extend our sincerest gratitude for the time and effort you have dedicated to our school. Without your selfless contributions, we could not have achieved so much success. We invite you to a Volunteer Appreciation Party on Wednesday, April 19, from 8:15 AM to 9:15 AM to express our appreciation. Please RSVP here. Questions? Contact Arty Christianto or Qiong Chen.

Questions? Contact Jinny Cocorocchia.

Registration for next year's courses has begun! Information and resources are available on our school website here. Resources include:

Students need to complete the online course request process by Friday, March 31. We strongly encourage all families to be aware of course selections being made for next year. While there is not a form to sign and return, all parents and guardians are able to view the course requests in ParentVUE by clicking on the “Course Request” tab on the left. Questions? Email the IS Main Office.

Congratulations, iJazz members! Seven iJazz students received an Outstanding Musicianship Award at the DeMiero Jazz Festival on March 3: Natalie So, Chloe Tang, Ella Garris, Dylan Wang, Kaiya Jones, Juliana He, and Jayna Laserna. For questions about iJazz, email Joanne Whang, Choir Director.

The IS garden club is planning a garden in memory of Serena Stevens. Serena was one of the founding members of the club last September. She dreamed of a beautiful garden that all students would enjoy on their way to and from class. The club would like to make this dream a reality. Its members have researched plants and created a layout for the courtyard outside the art room. It is currently asking for help to purchase plants and material. If you'd like to make a donation, please do so. Payments can be made on Touchbase. Questions? Contact Matt Lyon.

An International School Update was sent through email on Monday, March 13 to all current IS families with great updates. Questions? Email the IS Main Office.

The Bellevue School District School Board Directors in a 3-2 (abstention) vote, approved the district’s plan to consolidate Wilburton and Eastgate Elementary School buildings, to offset $6 million of the $31 million dollar shortfall. Transition planning to move the children to other schools will now begin in preparation for fall 2023. Additional cuts in spending and administrative costs will be put in place to fully address the budget shortfall. More information can be found here. Questions? Email BSD or contact them through Let's Talk.

THIS Tuesday, March 21, BSD’s Special Education department is hosting a family-focused informational session about Individual Education Program (IEP) Transition Plans. Transition Plans are legally required to be in a student’s IEP the year they turn 16 and is the section of the IEP that outlines services and goals that will help students achieve their post-secondary plans after they exit public school. This informational session will take place in person at Newport High School and online via Microsoft Teams. Learn more and RSVP for the event. Questions? Email BSD.

Enrollment for the 2023-2024 school year began on March 1. Current and new BSD families are encouraged to visit the district’s Enrollment webpage to learn how to start the enrollment process, find contact information, and view enrollment-related news. Enrollment submissions will include: 

Learn more about enrollment at BSD and start the enrollment process. Questions? Email BSD.

BSD is excited to share information about 2023 summer opportunities for K-12 students, which can be found on the 2023 Summer Programs K-12 page. 

Summer School Programs for secondary students will run from July 6-28 at Sammamish High School, with some variations for middle school students. 

This summer’s programs will feature a variety of in-person courses with educators to enrich and extend academic learning. The programs will provide social emotional and connection opportunities throughout the summer, and mental health support will be available through both district staff and community partners. Questions? Email BSD

For specific artists featured in this show, visit our website calendar. For more information and to buy tickets check out our website here. Questions? Email Board@MoistureFestival.org.

Join us at this year’s Teen Action Fair, an event created for teens by teens to connect with over a dozen organizations that are creating opportunities for youth to make a difference locally and globally. This year’s theme is “Those Who Made Us” and we will explore intersections between family life, mental health, and racial equity. Enjoy performances by an incredible line-up of artists including Totem Star, Northwest Tap, and Red Eagle Soaring, meet with featured partner organizations, well as other fun activities and games. Find out more info here. Questions? Email media@gatesfoundation.org.

An evening filled with STEAM activities geared towards ages Pre-K through 8th. Parents may drop off or stay for the fun! Each grade level group will rotate through different STEAM stations, geared toward a sports theme! A dinner of pizza, applesauce and carrots is included for kids. There will also be a cookie decorating activity of course! The price also includes take-home souvenirs! Find out more here. Questions? Contact info@wisecamps.org.

Learn more about Rainier Athletes and sign up to become a mentor. Questions? Contact Rainier Athletes here.

Registration is open NOW for April through June! Find out more here. Questions? Call (425)452-6885.

A great website with access to free mentorship, lectures, tutoring, and college application information. Find out more info here. Questions? Email dreamcatchers.website@gmail.com.

I2MC is a math competition for middle and high-achieving elementary schoolers, hosted by Interlake. It will take place on Saturday, April 1 at Interlake High School. Registration is $10 per individual. Find out more info here. Questions? Contact interlakemathclub@gmail.com.

Check out our wide variety of International School spiritwear! Hoodies, T-shirts, bags, and more, order now! You can pick up your order from Winner's Sportswear in Bellevue or have it delivered. Questions? Email Melissa Richardson, VP of Outreach.

Start 2023 off with some stress relief for yourself! Signup for Smith Brothers Farms Home Grocery Delivery and when you do, you'll receive $15 off your 1st delivery & ISPTSA receives a $50 gift donation from SBF! It's a win-win! You get the iconic Porch Box with your 1st order & it can be filled each week with milk that is 2-days-fresh from the farm, eggs that are 3-days-fresh, fresh produce, almond & oat milk, and hundreds of grocery items that are primarily from local PNW companies!

Delivery is free with just a $10 order & there are no monthly fees, no contract. Give it a try - we get the donation if you get one delivery or remain a customer for years. Questions? Contact Smith Brothers Farms.