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Upcoming Events
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4/30
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Passport Check
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4/30
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Deadline to submit optional personal portrait for Yearbook
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Deadline to order a yearbook
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Teacher Appreciation Week
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At-Home Scavenger Hunt-Coffee Hour: Kindergarten Families 6PM
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5/21
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Ceramic Paint Night 5:30PM
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Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week: May 3rd-7th
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This year has been an unprecedented one for students,
families and teachers!
We want to show our appreciation to the teachers and staff that have risen above and beyond in adjusting and executing in these unexpected and challenging times.
While COVID-19 restrictions are in place for our traditional way of celebrating, we have a lineup of treats planned for both hybrid and virtual teachers, and suggestions on how you can show your gratitude each day.
Gifts are not prohibited, but they are discouraged and rather, we encourage communications of gratitude and appreciation.
More information to come about the Kudoboard.
Here you will find out more information!
Angelie Chong and Erin Walker
Staff Appreciation Week Co-Chairs
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Searching for our 2021-2022 PTA Board!
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Yes, it's that time already!
Help make an impact on your child's education and our school community!
Are you interested in getting involved in your child's school and making a difference?
We are searching for our next year's school PTA board.
We welcome diverse perspectives from all over our local community-if you are interested in being involved with PTA as a board member, or would like to know more, please send an email to:
with subject line: PTA Board 2021-2022
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Volunteers Needed: Amity Committee Co-Chairs
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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
Amity Committee Co-Chairs for the 2021- 2022 Academic Year
The Amity Committee helps coordinate and support six Spanish-speaking interns who come to assist teachers and students for a full school year. This is a year-round position with most work done in the spring (interviewing potential interns and recruiting host families) through summer when host families are confirmed and interns arrive just prior to the start of school.
Other main jobs include:
- Serve as a coordinator between the Amity interns and the the school administration and teacher mentors.
- Act as a school coordinator for Amity International, make sure paperwork is updated and turned in on time
- Recruit, place interns with, and support host families
- Recruit, manage and support liaisons (a person who works on the committee to help support individual interns)
We will have two open co-chair positions at the end of this school year that will have to be filled as the Amity interns are a critical part of our students Spanish immersion experience.
If you are interested in volunteering to co-chair the Amity Committee or have any questions, please contact our current co-chairs, Sara Henson and Kristen McSherry, at amity@puestadelsolpta.org.
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Yearbook Portraits
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Yearbook portraits
This year, the Yearbook Committee is offering two options
to use your student's portrait in the Yearbook.
1. Lifetouch photo
OR2. Personal photo (upload using link below) If you would like to use your personal photo, click here to upload your photo.
Optional Personal Photo Due:
Friday, April 30th
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Passport Check Day | April 30th (Egypt)
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Passport Check Day | 2nd - 5th graders
DUE: Friday, April 30th
EGYPT
*Due to remote learning, the Passport Check team will be accepting monthly Check at Home forms for those that want to participate in this voluntary program from home.
For more information about Passport Club and different levels,
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At Home Scavenger Hunt - Coffee Hour: Kindergarten Families
Thursday, May 6th
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Let's have some at-home casual fun for our Puesta Parents
and a chance to get to know each other.
Get out your coffee (or drink of choice) and join us online for a...
Scavenger Hunt Bingo -- at home!
Date: Thursday, May 6th
Time: 6:00pm
Find that sock hidden under the couch,
or something your child made!
(for Kindergarten families only)
More opportunities for each grade are coming up.
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Bedtime Stories | Thursday, May 13th
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We invite you to join us again on Thursday, May 13th for more "Bedtime Stories" with our Puesta del Sol Elementary Librarian Sra. Stacey Brody!
Our next bedtime stories will be at 7:00PM on:
Thursday, May 13
Thursday, June 10
All Puesta del Sol families are welcome,
you do not need to be a PTA member to participate.
We will feature stories that are great for all ages.
Watch LIVE on our PTA's YouTube Channel!
Links to future Bedtime Stories will be posted
on the PTA website:
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Ceramic Paint Night - Sea Theme!
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Our friends from Creatively Yours will be hosting another virtual event for a fun, creative family night to paint pottery -
We will be painting under-the-sea-themed dishes
and planters!
Date: Friday, May 21st
Time: 5:30 p.m.
There will be a LIVE Zoom instruction from the owner of Creatively Yours.
Learn more about this fun event & place your order today.
The deadline for ordering art kits is
Sunday, May 9th
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5th Grade: Graduation & End of Year Events
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Save the Date!
5th Grade Graduation:
Wednesday, June 16th (time and details TBA)
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Staff Appreciation/Staff Tea:
Possible options in the works
Legacy Gift:
A committee has been formed and the final concept
will be revealed in April.
Donation:
With no class fund requested in the Fall, we are now asking for a donation of any amount to pay for the costs associated with a legacy gift, graduation ceremony and staff/teacher appreciation.
Megan Reed is acting as 5th grade events treasurer.
Paypal or Venmo are preferred, but checks/cash will be accepted.
Via Paypal: paypal.me/meganjreed
Via Venmo : www.venmo.com/Megan-Reed-74
Cash/Check: Megan Reed -
5363 153rd Ave SE Bellevue WA 98006
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*Vacant*
Director School Relations:
*Vacant*
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Andrew Schnickel, Co-President
What grades and classroom are your children currently? I have a second grader in Maestra Torres's class, and a kindergartener in Sra. Zapata's class.
Current Role, and how long have you been in it? This is my first year on the board, serving as Co-President.
What do you most like about your role? I like that my board service gives me the opportunity to help facilitate the great work our teachers, staff, and PTA volunteers do to provide our kids with rich educational experiences. My work schedule often doesn't allow me to participate in PTA events during the school day, so serving on the board is a way I can contribute and be involved in PTA activities. I'm also fortunate to work for an employer that matches volunteer hours, so my volunteer time helps the PTA financially as well.
What skills are helpful in this role and how much time do you usually spend in the role per week? My role as Co-President is to ensure our Directors and their committees have the resources they need to run their respective programs, and ensuring our PTA is in good legal standing. A lot of my responsibilities include coordinating communication between board members, school staff, and broader PTA organizations at the city and state level. I typically devote a few hours each week to PTA work, though it can be more when we have a lot of things going on.
What is something you do that may not seem obvious to others? I work full time as a video game developer. In addition to volunteering with the PTA, I'm also a den leader for my kids' Cub Scout pack. When we're not in a pandemic, I play hockey throughout most of the year. I'm grateful to all the volunteers who contribute their time and skills to support the growth of our kids. Your interactions, big or small, have a meaningful impact. Thank you! Name a fun PTA memory. I love the rare opportunities I get to be on campus and interacting directly with the kids. I've enjoyed helping with Field Day and classroom festivals in prior years, and I'm hopeful that we'll get to resume those activities again next year. Name one of your family's favorite go-to places and why: Our family loves going to Lake Tahoe with extended family and friends. Alpine swimming and hiking in the summer, skiing in the winter. It's a beautiful place to be. What is your favorite ice cream flavor (or other treat)? Anything chocolate. Mixed with chocolate. And sprinkled or drizzled with chocolate. Extreme Maximum Fudge Moose Tracks ice cream. Triple chocolate cake. Molten lava cake. Dark chocolate truffles. The richer, the better!
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Join our PTA!
Every Member Matters!
The PTA is here to advocate for you and your student for just about any issue that affects your student's experience at Puesta del Sol.
Being a PTA member gives you and your student a voice at Puesta del Sol!
Members vote on issues such as programming, budget, and board members. It's a terrific way for older students to learn the value of civic engagement.
Puesta del Sol PTA membership is open to everyone! PTA is an inclusive organization, and we invite any community members who care about healthy children and strong schools to join.
Questions?
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Shop our online store and show your school spirit! Buy your own Puesta del Sol mask today and support our PTA!
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Amazon Smile
Did you know?? Puesta del Sol Elementary PTA is on Amazon Smile!
Amazon donates a percentage of your Amazon Smile purchases back to us when you select the Puesta del Sol PTA here:
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Give with Bing + PTA
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.
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The Meals2Go program, offered by our Nutrition Services team, is designed to provide a FREE breakfast and lunch option for families to access for their children.
- Meal pick up times and locations will change beginning Monday, April 26th
Nutrition Services is re-launching its pre-order meal program effective Monday, April 26th with a few adjustments:
- Meals are available for pick up Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday.
- 6 locations available for mid-day pick up.
- Meals must be pre-ordered between 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. (the day of pick up).
Meals are provided at no cost thanks to the extension of a nationwide waiver authorized by USDA. This waiver will be in effect for the entire 2020-21 school year.
Washington is getting ready to issue Pandemic-EBT (P-EBT) benefits for the 2020-21 school year. Learn More.
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Engaging Hearts, Enriching Minds!
Friday, April 30, 2021, 12PM
The Bellevue Schools Foundation annual Spring for Schools Benefit Luncheon is going virtual!
Please join Bellevue Schools Foundation and our special keynote speaker and local celebrity, Duff McKagan, founding member and bassist from Guns N' Roses, who will highlight from his experiences why your support is vital to our students and schools.
Please register at SpringForSchools.com and join us as we celebrate our students, hear their voices of hope and marvel at their achievements through this year of challenge and change.
Our event is virtual. The need for your support is real.
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