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THIS Saturday, October 23, 8–10 PM, the Junior ASB Officers are holding our annual International School Homecoming! To host this event, we need 10–12 parent chaperones. The event will be mask-mandated and held indoors. We will be showing a movie and hosting games throughout the evening. It would mean so much to us if you could help make this event a success.

If you would like to chaperone, or if you have any questions, please contact Matt Lyon, the ASB advisor, at lyonm@bsd405.org.

International School will be administering the SAT to 11th and 12th grade students on Thursday, October 28. We are looking for parents who can proctor the test and parents who are able to provide school support. 

If you are the parent of a student who is NOT in 11th or 12th grade, you are eligible to proctor the SAT or provide school day support.  If you are able and interested, please email Assistant Principal Traci Sullivan.

We are looking for adult and student volunteers to help with the Goodwill Drive on Saturday, November 20, 9:00 AM–12:00 PM. Please email Emilie at president@isptsa.org if you are interested.

Please email board@isptsa.org to learn more and sign up. Thank you!

THIS Wednesday, October 20, 6:30–7 PM seating, 7–8:30 PM Laura Kastner presentation, 8:30–9 PM General Membership Meeting

Virtual meeting information coming TOMORROW.

ISPTSA is excited to host Laura Kastner, Ph.D. talking about The Launching Years.** Planning for college and leaving for college is often a time of change and stress for parents and teens. Come enjoy a great speaker who presents with empathy and humor on how to successfully navigate these changes. Friends and family of IS are welcome to attend. Reservations are required for in-person attendance to ensure safe distancing. We are working on making a VIRTUAL OPTION available too! Stay tuned for an email TOMORROW with online meeting information.

The ISPTSA General Membership Meeting will be held right after Laura Kastner's presentation. Please review these documents before the meeting:

** 5 copies of the book The Launching Years will be raffled at the end of the presentation. All attendees are eligible.

Questions? Please contact secretary@isptsa.org.

A great big thank you to all ISPTSA members, especially to our amazing IS teacher and staff members, we are at 81.5% of our goal for staff/teacher membership! We only need 180 more parent/staff/student members to reach our goal of 100% support for all IS students.

THIS Thursday, October 21, is our sixth and last membership raffle drawing. Want to try your luck but not in the raffle yet? Visit www.isptsa.org and become a PTSA member today! Questions? Email membership@isptsa.org.

Download the app, available for iPhones and Android devices, and you will always have the directory with you. You can also access the directory from your computer at DirectorySpot.net (option to self-print a copy of the directory using downloadable PDFs). Please see this page for more details. Email directory@isptsa.org for support.

THIS Saturday, October 23, 8–10:00 PM

Get ready for some fun! THIS week is Spirit Week, and Homecoming is THIS Saturday. There will be a movie showing and games throughout the evening. Please email ASB Advisor Matt Lyon with questions. See you there! 

Friday, November 5, 7 PM

Saturday, November 6, 2 PM & 7 PM

Come support your Titan Players and see the timeless classic, Romeo and Juliet! Tickets are available for pre-purchase by clicking here. Reserve your tickets today! For questions, email the Drama Coordinator.

The Advanced Placement (AP) exam payment window opens TODAY, October 18 through Monday, November 1 on Touchbase. A $40 late order fee applies for exams ordered after November 15. Click here for complete BSD information and timeline. Click here for the exam schedule. Email Jill at follettj@bsd405.org if you missed registration or if you would like to cancel.  

The International School Class of 2022 is holding its traditional fundraiser selling festive holiday poinsettias and wreaths from Squak Mountain Nursery in Issaquah. Proceeds fund the graduation activities this June.

The online order form is available HERE. The IS Class of 2022 thanks you for your support! For questions, email k_shirokane@hotmail.com.

Click here for the full list of BSD semifinalists and learn more about the program. Questions? Email communityrelations@bsd405.org. 

This October, as we honor Disability History and Awareness Month and National Disability Employment Awareness Month, we hear from the students, staff, and families who embrace an individualized approach to education as part of the Evergreen Transition Program. Read more here. Questions? Email strehlej@bsd405.org.

THIS Tuesday, October 19,

8–9 AM, 12–1 PM, or 7–8 PM

BSD Families, please sign up to join our School Board Directors for a small group virtual listening session. We invite you to share what is working, the challenges, and how we can improve student experiences and outcomes. For questions or if you need translation services, email gasparichp@bsd405.org.

Do you have a student with special needs in the Bellevue area? Help inform Bellevue Special Needs PTA advocacy and outreach efforts by taking the survey! Information will be used to identify advocacy and parent education focus areas. Want to join the Bellevue Special Needs PTA? Visit the website or email bellevuespecialneeds@gmail.com.

Visit the Visitors and Volunteers webpage to see updates that reflect additional guidance regarding volunteers who enter BSD schools. Email Alexandra Nicoara in Human Resources with questions.

Bellevue School District updated our COVID-19 Dashboard to better meet the needs of our community. The changes allow users to look at BSD’s COVID-19 data in a variety of ways, including tables and graphs. Users can also easily change views between district totals and individual school totals. Find out more on the BSD Covid Dashboard and the BSD COVID-19 Testing webpages or contact pubinfo@bsd405.org with questions.

Jubilee REACH is a non-profit organization and a proud partner of the BSD. Our flag football season at IS begins on November 13. Practices will be held Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday 3:45–5 PM after the mandatory tutorial. Students must have a ride home after practice. Games will be on Wednesdays against other BSD middle schools and will run approximately 2:45–4:30 PM. For away games, bus transportation is provided to the game location and back to International School. Game schedules will be released shortly after the season begins. Click here to register your child for flag football. If you have any questions please reach out to Coach Maggie at maggieh@jubileereach.org or hoffmanm@bsd405.org.

UW Youth & Teen Programs enables academically curious students to explore subjects not typically offered at schools. This January, these online courses are offered for middle and high school students:

Click here to learn more. Winter 2022 course registration is now open. Questions? Contact UW Youth & Teen Programs. 

THIS Wednesday, October 20,1:30–2:30 PM

Career Talks are monthly presentations by local business and industry leaders who discuss their journey from high school to where they are today. As part of Health Career Awareness Month, the talk this month will focus on life-saving health care careers. Get the meeting link, learn about the speakers, and post questions on the CTE Career Talks webpage.

Mark your calendars! The Newport Ski Swap is scheduled for Friday, November 12, and Saturday, November 13 at Newport High School. It's huge! New and used snow sports equipment and clothing will be sold at great prices. You can also register now until November 10 to sell your gear. Proceeds benefit local Newport High School PTSA. Email SkiSwapHelp@gmail.com with questions.

The annual Newport Ski Swap fundraiser is one of the region’s premier ski sale events. We need many student and parent volunteers for before, during, and after the event from Thursday, November 11 to Sunday, November 14. The volunteer jobs are simple, and they do NOT require any snow sport or ski knowledge. Students earn volunteer hours that are required for graduation. Masks are required, and volunteers must show proof of vaccination. Come volunteer, help our local Newport High School, and have lots of fun! Click here to sign up for one or more slots. For questions, email Karen, the Newport Ski Swap volunteer coordinator.

This lightweight pullover locks in color, wicks moisture, resists snags, and has an amped-up colorblock look. Click here to shop for this and more! Orders are available for delivery or FREE pickup from Winner's Sportswear in Bellevue. Proceeds benefit ISPTSA. Email sam_mel@yahoo.com 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.