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The following are shout-outs and thank-yous from various members of our community.

The ISPTSA would like to thank all members who attended the General Meeting on June 1 to help us vote in the 2023-2024 Executive Board and the preliminary budget. Without your help and support, we would be unable to accomplish all we do. We value each and every one of you. Thank you for all that you do! We would also like to thank Emilie Castle for the amazing dinner! Thank you, Emily!

We would like to thank IS Alumni Rachel Feng, Rachel Ferry, and Kavi Getchell for a wonderful presentation about their life in College and how IS prepared them. Thank you for taking the time to answer our questions and share your experiences!

Great membership meeting last Thursday at IS. We had a great turnout. We elected new officers for the 2023-2024 ISPTSA Board. We approved a preliminary Budget so that when school starts in the Fall, we can provide money for recurring departmental grant requests and retreats right away. Three IS Alumni; Rachel Feng, Rachel Ferry, and Kavi Getchell did a great presentation on college life, and how IS helped them achieve their goals. I came away from this meeting so uplifted. Strong students, strong school, strong parents. June is a busy month with concerts, 5th graders, HS awards, HS graduation, Déjeuner en Blanc, and so much more. I hope that one event this month will touch you and your student(s) in a unique way that will allow you to appreciate all their hard work.

Elections were held at the General Membership Meeting on June 1 in the IS Commons. Thank you to all who attended! Questions? Contact the Nominations Committee.

The winner this year of International School's Golden Acorn Award is Renuka Getchell. Thank you so much for all your hard work for our children, our school, and our community. You amaze us! Questions? Email the Golden Acorn Committee.

A second, virtual meeting will be held Tuesday, June 6 at 12:30 PM (Link will be emailed).

If you cannot attend either meeting but would like to help, please email Carrie Zhang. Questions or suggestions? Email Carrie Zhang.

RSVP Here to connect with 8th Grade Parents while your student enjoys their first Moving Up Dance! Questions? Email Melissa Richardson, ISPTSA Co-VP of Outreach.

On Thursday, June 1 the final General Membership Meeting for the 2022-2023 school year took place. At the meeting we:

Questions? Contact ISPTSA.

The Volunteer Interest form is now available for anyone that would like to be part of a Washington State PTA committee for 2023-2024. This year, we have combined the Volunteer Interest form and the Volunteer Commitment form to help speed up the process of getting committees set up. You can find the form here: Volunteer (wastatepta.org). Questions? Email WSPTA.

Join this webinar to gain an understanding of how our schools are funded, what drives the budget decisions our buildings are facing, and how decisions made at different levels of government impact our classrooms. Find out more info and register here. Questions? Email support@wastatepta.org.

Congratulations go out to Zaira Ganga for making it on both the Singles and Doubles lists. For singles, Zaira made the #2 team. Only 4 players are picked for both the #1 team and #2 team. Zaira also made the #1 team with her partner, Emily Wang (Bellevue High School), in which only 3 doubles teams were picked. If you see Zaira, congratulate her! Questions? Contact Phyllis Gill, Head Tennis Coach, Bellevue High School.

At International, 6th, 8th, and 9th-grade families traditionally donate the food for the senior end-of-the-year activities. You can find the link with information and sign-ups here. If you are not in one of these three grades and still wish to donate, we will not turn you down. Questions? Contact Lupita Alcala.

Questions? Contact Swati Parekh.

Friday, June 9th, we welcome all 8th graders and High School students to the Moving Up Dance! From 7-9 PM enjoy dancing, karaoke, and games at International. Tickets will be available online (listed under ASB Activities) and in person. The tickets are $10 with an ASB membership and $15 without or at the door. The theme is The Wild West! Questions? Contact Matt Lyon.

2023 DÉJEUNER EN BLANC

This year’s Déjeuner en Blanc celebration will be held on THIS FRIDAY, June 9 from 1:00 to 3:15 PM. The tradition is to wear as much white clothing as possible, enjoy a fun picnic with friends, and participate in activities on the fields. Kids can bring food from home or purchase a sack lunch from the cafeteria. Students will be outside during this time so come prepared with sunscreen, hats, and picnic blankets. Bon appétit! Questions? Contact Tami Wietfeldt, IS French Teacher.

LAST CALL: Yearbooks! On sale NOW until June 15! They will be distributed June 6-9, so make sure you’re on the list! Go to Touchbase to buy your book for $50 or confirm that you already purchased one through Payment History. Questions? Contact Jill Follett, Counseling Secretary, AP Coordinator, and Yearbook Advisor

Thank you, Bellevue Schools Foundation, for your generosity! Questions? Contact Michele Dang, IS Library Specialist.

Juniors and Seniors have the opportunity to go to Taiwan in 2024 to learn Media Productions and Vlogging. Please attend the parent information meeting THIS THURSDAY, June 8 from 5:30-6:45pm in the IS Library.

Questions? Contact Wesley Hung.

THIS TUESDAY & WEDNESDAY, June 6 & 7, 5:00-6:30 PM

Join the cast of Alice in Wonderland and explore the mysterious Wonderland. No pre-registration required! Attend an audition, complete the paperwork, and you're in the cast! Learn more here.

THIS TUESDAY & WEDNESDAY, June 6 & 7, 5:00-6:30 PM

Remix the classic tale of Alice in Wonderland with Beyond the Stage Youth and Bellevue Youth Theatre! Teens will reimagine Wonderland through writing exercises and collaborative activities. No experience necessary! Attend one of the audition dates listed above. Learn more and register here. Questions? Contact Gina Davis, Bellevue Youth Theatre Foundation.

Questions? Contact Washington Youth Rocketry via their website.

Calling high schoolers looking for community service hours and who enjoy art and helping kids! There are two remaining weeks needing HS volunteers which are July 17 and August 14.

This volunteer position requires a one-week commitment from Monday to Friday, 9:15 AM to 3:15 PM.

More information can be found here. If interested or if you have any questions, please email Diane@DianeCulhaneArt.com.

The June CTE Spotlight can be found here.

CTE stands for Career and Technical Education. The CTE Spotlight is a monthly newsletter that highlights the great work students are doing and the different career pathways in CTE. These courses are available from middle to high school. To see the entire program you can log onto the district website and see all the career pathways. Questions? Contact Marilyn Henselman, CTE Director.

Learn more about the rationale for the decision. Questions? Email BSD.

Concerts are held during the North Bend Farmers Market on Thursday evenings 6-7:30 PM, June 8—September 7 at the Si View Park picnic shelter. The first concert will be THIS THURSDAY, June 8 at 6 PM. Feel free to bring a picnic blanket or lawn chairs. All concerts are free to the public. Find out more info here. Questions? Call (425) 831-1900 or email jrittenhouse@siviewpark.org.

In one of Shakespeare’s most farcical comedies full of slapstick and mistaken identity, The Comedy of Errors tells the story of twins separated in a shipwreck and the antics that ensue as they set off to reunite. Set in the Greek city of Ephesus, this comedy features a series of wild mishaps based on mistaken identities that lead to wrongful beatings, a near-seduction, the arrest of one twin, and plenty of false accusations. But will the twins be reunited in the end? Best for ages 9+. Find more info here. Questions? Email info@studio-east.org.

Explore Bellevue's hidden treasures and award-winning parks by bike in the 10th annual Lake to Lake Bike Ride, presented by the City of Bellevue, Crossroads Bellevue, and Overlake Medical Center & Clinics.

The non-competitive ride, utilizes low-traffic roads, bike lanes, and part of the Lake to Lake trail (non-technical gravel) and traverses much of the city. Find out more info and register here. Questions? Contact BikeRide@bellevuewa.gov.

Fall City Day is a fun family community festival including a kiddie parade, main parade, fun run, arts and craft booths, food vendors, live music and a menagerie of fun. Find out more info here. Questions? Email fallcityday@gmail.com.

Join friends and neighbors at Village Green for fun, food, and free entertainment to celebrate culture and community! This summer’s series starts with a celebration of Juneteenth to honor our African American neighbors. Free to attend – all are welcome! Bring a blanket or lawn chairs to enjoy the entertainment! Enjoy red velvet cake, music from Michael Powers, and New Orleans soul food from popular food truck Where Ya At, Matt? Find out more info here. Questions? Call 425-507-1107.

Featuring Delbert Richardson and his Unspoken Truths American History Traveling Museum. Additional speakers for the day include Paula Sardinas, President and CEO of FMS Global Strategies and the WA Build Back Black Alliance; Dwight Jones Sr., Microsoft, Author of A Black Journey in Tech. There will be youth performances, food, music, and more! Find out more info here. Questions? Contact them via their website here.

Join us all summer, every Tuesday and Wednesday for Regal Summer Movie Express. During the first show of the day, enjoy $2 tickets as we bring great family movies back to the BIG screen! Find out more info here. Questions? Contact Regal via their website or call your local Regal Cinema.

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.