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May 5, 2023 | Issue 5.05.23
Upcoming Events

  • Friday, 5/5/23, 9:15am and 2:00pm: FUNday Fridays start
  • Friday, 5/5/23, 5pm: Intent to Return Surveys due
  • Saturday, 5/6/23, 6:40pm: Mariners Night with Puesta del Sol PTA
  • Tuesday, 5/9/23, 7:00-8:30pm: AANHPI Parent Focus Group
  • Wednesday, 5/10/23, 7pm: PTA General Membership Meeting
  • Monday, 5/15/23: Deadline to purchase Seattle Storm tickets
  • Friday, 6/2/23: Field Day
  • Friday, 6/9/23, 7pm: Puesta del Sol Night Out with the Seattle Storm

Puesta del Sol PTA Night Out with the Seattle Storm!

Seattle Storm vs Washington Mystics
Friday, June 9, 2023, 7pm at Climate Pledge Arena

Order NOW to guarantee your seats! Limited tickets available. Deadline to order is 5/15/23 or until there is no more ticket inventory left.

Cost: $30 per ticket.

Questions? Contact Aly at familyfun@puestadelsolpta.org.

*It is our PTA mission to support every child; financial assistance is available for this activity. If interested, please contact events@puestadelsolpta.org.

*Please note: Tickets will be emailed to the email address associated with your PTA account.
AANHPI Parent Focus Group

Date and Time: Tuesday, May 9th, 7-8:30 pm

Event Location: Puesta del Sol Elementary

The Puesta del Sol PTA is hosting a gathering for caregivers (including parents, grandparents, other adults) of our Asian American Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander students. First, learn about Make Us Visible WA, an organization that advocates for the integration of AANHPI curriculum in K-12 schools. Then participate in discussion with Profe. Dana about Puesta del Sol's curriculum and AANHPI representation. We want to hear the priorities of families on this topic!
The meeting is for adults only. Please RSVP to Carla: diversity@puestadelsolpta.org.
Summer Park Playdates

Are you interested in helping to organize/host grade-level summer park playdates?

If so, please email Aly at familyfun@puestadelsolpta.org with the incoming (fall 2023) grade level/s you will assist with or fill out this form by May 10th.

We will work together to set up and host a variety of dates, times, and locations that won't overlap between grade levels.
FLAGS! at International Art Fest

The Puesta del Sol International Art Fest (May 24) includes a festive flag procession displaying the many countries of origin of our community! Please help us make this tradition representative and inclusive of our diverse community by filling out this form by MAY 12. There is an option for your student(s) to participate in the procession (carry the flag).

Please note, we may not be able to include every student in the procession.
FUNday Fridays - starting 5/5

Date and Time: Starting Friday, May 5, 9:15am and 2:00pm
Location: Meet in front of Teatro

Have you ever wanted to start volunteering at school but not sure how?

Here is one fun way!

Starting Friday, May 5, we will be having regular open volunteer hours at 9:15-10am and 2:00-4:00pm to help out teachers and staff by getting materials ready, any other tasks they need help with before the weekend, or things families can take home and work on over the weekend.
Refreshments and snacks provided!
Questions? Email president@puestadelsolpta.org
Field Day

Volunteer for the Olympic Games @ Field Day!

When: Friday, June 2nd
  • Kindergarten-2nd Grade Session - 9:30-11:00 (Set up @ 9:00am)
  • 3rd Grade-5th Grade Session - 1:30-3:00 (Clean up @ 3:00pm)

Where: Puesta del Sol Playground and Field

Volunteer for the Kindergarten-2nd Grade Field Day Session (Volunteer from 9:00-11:00am)

Volunteer for the 3rd Grade-5th Grade Field Day Session (Volunteer from 1:00-3:30pm)

  • The LAST day to sign up to volunteer is Wednesday, May 24th!
  • Per School Rules, ONLY Bellevue School District registered Field Day Volunteers may attend Field Day.

We need your help to make our Field Day FANTASTIC! This is always an exciting event to experience with your child/ren and we need a lot of volunteers to keep all the fun stations running. We look forward to seeing you there!

Questions? Email fieldday@puestadelsolpta.org.

Remember - All School Rules still apply on Field Day!
Apex Spring Fundraiser Feedback!

Thank you to everyone who supported the Apex leadership training and move-a-thon fundraiser!
We raised $20,793.00 that will go to supporting programs and activities for our students!!

Apex Move-a-thon is a new fundraising company that we were testing and would love your feedback here.

If you have questions or need a receipt for corporate matching please email fundraising@puestadelsolpta.org.
Host Families Needed for 2023-2024 School Year

The Amity Program offers interns a unique cultural and teaching experience at Puesta del Sol. We have four amazing interns this year who are serving in various classrooms.
We are looking for host families for the 2023-2024 school year. Hosting can be 3-6-9 month experience. If you are interested in learning about the program or hosting, or connecting to a current host family, please contact amity@puestadelsolpta.org.


Reminder: Intent to Return Surveys due TODAY 5/5 at 5PM (date change)

K-4 Intent to Return Survey: https://forms.office.com/r/P61sRM41MA

5th grade Middle School Intent Survey: https://forms.office.com/r/pHy3Q6N02Q
May General Membership Meeting - DATE CHANGE TO 5/10

MEETING DATE CHANGE TO WED. 5/10, 7PM!

With many families attending the recently announced Small Hands on Art performance on 5/17 (announced after the Save the Date was posted) and other end-of-year events coming up, we have changed the date of the PTA General Membership Meeting to 5/10.

This will be an important meeting as we will be reviewing and voting on our PTA board for next school year, program updates and funding for both this school year and next school year. Your voice is important and this is one to not miss!

When: Wednesday, 5/10, 7pm
Location: Puesta del Sol Elementary Library
Online: via Zoom
Meeting ID: 816 6559 9683
Passcode: 701196
President: Carmel Sasaki

Treasurer Deposits: Jasmine Hentz

Andrew Schnickel

Secretary: Heidi Keith

Member at Large: *Open*

VP of Membership: Joel Ingraham

Director of School Relations: Holly Ellis-Brown

Co-Director of Educational Enhancements: Stephanie Parkins



Co-Director of Special Events: Ronit Droker

Co-Director of Special Events: Sharisse Sifuentes

PTA Nominations

Do you know someone who would be a great PTA leader next year? The Puesta del Sol PTA Nomination Committee is looking for recommendations for the following positions: President, VP of Membership, Payables Treasurer, Deposits Treasurer, and Secretary. Click here to make your recommendation.
Give with Bing
Introducing a new way to give support to your Puesta del Sol PTA through Give with Bing. 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. Join now!
In-Store Shopping:
Bartell Drugs shoppers - Register your 'B' Caring Card online at EScrip.com. Designate Puesta del Sol, Bellevue, and shop at Bartell Drugs.

Fred Meyer shoppers - Go to www.fredmeyer.com/communityrewards and register your Fred Meyer Rewards card. When registering your card, be sure to designate Puesta del Sol, Bellevue, as your preferred non-profit organization. 

Safeway shoppers - Go to www.benefit-mobile.com to get the app (it's FREE!). Next, select Puesta Del Sol Elementary PTA as your cause. Lastly, set up your account so you can instantly purchase and redeem gift cards that give back!  More details.
Check out Bellevue PTSA Council news on their website and Facebook page!
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