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PARENT CHAPERONES NEEDED THIS FRIDAY

International School will be hosting the Middle School Games Social after school THIS Friday, January 21 from 3:45–5:15 pm. This will be an opportunity for middle school students to connect with each other over board games, card games, video games, and basketball. We will have game stations set up in the library, commons, and gym, and we need parent support for supervision. Parent chaperones help maintain a safe and appropriate gaming environment by monitoring student activity and redirecting energy when appropriate. You can even join in on the games!

If you are interested and available to chaperone, please email Assistant Principal Traci Sullivan at sullivant@bsd405.org.

One of the things that makes International School exceptional is the level of support we get from our family volunteers, especially when it comes to volunteering in the main office. We count on daily volunteers to keep things running smoothly throughout the year. We currently need a weekly volunteer for the following time slot:

Volunteers will be required to provide proof of vaccination status. If you are interested in volunteering, please email Assistant Principal Traci Sullivan.

Please email the ISPTSA Board to learn more and sign up. Thank you!

We are inviting every IS family to join ISPTSA!

Increasing ISPTSA membership, even by just one member, makes it possible to fund essential school resources and curriculum needs at IS. We can do more together than we can do apart.

It takes only 5 minutes to JOIN!

Questions? Contact membership@isptsa.org.

THIS Friday, January 21, 3:45–5:15 PM

International School will be hosting a Middle School Games Social after school this Friday from 3:45–5:15 PM. This will be an opportunity for middle school students to connect with each other over board games, card games, video games, and basketball. This event is free and open to all International middle school students. Email Assistant Principal Traci Sullivan.

THIS Wednesday, January 19, 10:30 AM–10 PM

The International School Senior Class ASB is raising funds for our prom. Please join us this Wednesday, anytime between 10:30 AM–10 PM, at Mod Pizza on Factoria Boulevard.

Be sure to use the coupon code "GR208582I." Learn more about our fundraiser HERE. For questions, email ASB Advisor Matt Lyon.

Please have them check our lost and found rack. Also, the main office has two pairs of unclaimed eyeglasses and a couple of earbud chargers. Items will be donated at the end of the month. For questions, email the International School Main Office.

Finals for the first semester will take place January 24–28. Finals periods are spread out so students do not have more than 2 finals on a given day. Not every class will have a final and teachers should be communicating to students what the status is for their class. Friday after lunch is a time for makeup finals for high school students. High school students may leave early if they complete all their finals. Middle school students will have class. Click HERE for the finals schedule. For questions, email the International School Main Office.

With TEAMS Chat disabled, school email is now one of the primary methods for staff to communicate with students. It is also a key communication tool between students. Be sure to check your school email inbox daily!

THIS Wednesday, January 19 at 3 PM

Students are the future leaders of our world. The BOOM experience allows students to come together to celebrate what makes them who they are and inspires them to continue to Break Out Of the Margins. Join us for the first monthly gathering for BOOM this Wednesday at 3 PM. Read more HERE. For more information, email equity@bsd405.org.

BSD’s Department of Family Engagement is hosting its annual Family Engagement Survey until Tuesday, February 1. Read more here. For questions, email BSD.

Students and families from all BSD high schools are welcome to join these live virtual sessions. Check back on this page for College Conference information including schedule, session descriptions, and links to join the sessions. Materials and videos from last year's 2021 Virtual College Conference can be found HERE. For questions, email frieboem@bsd405.org.

Due to the recent surge in COVID cases, BSD had to change the way COVID case counts are reported. The new Winter COVID-19 Dashboard (January 4, 2022 – present) displays reported COVID cases of students and staff, whether or not they were in district buildings during their infectious period. Since this dashboard is not managed by contact tracers, it does not include information on transmissions, outbreaks, and quarantines. Questions? email BSD.

Testing may only occur with permission and consent. You may provide us with information on your desire to opt-in or opt-out of the COVID-19 testing by completing this COVID Testing Consent form. Because the Washington Department of Health requires the district to obtain written parental consent for minor students, any student that does not provide consent will not be tested. For questions, email BSD.

BSD has updated isolation and quarantine guidance to align with the Washington State Department of Health and Public Health – Seattle & King County. Timelines and protocols for who and how long people should quarantine or isolate are updated on our website. For full details on the change, please visit our Responding to Cases and Suspected Cases webpage. For questions, email BSD.

As COVID-19 continues to move through the area, the number of bus drivers available to transport students on any given day may fluctuate. As a result, there may be a temporary cancellation of specific routes. The department assesses route coverage on a daily basis, which is determined by driver availability. If your student’s route is canceled, you will be notified via the parent portal through Edulog, by 5:30 AM that morning. Sign up for Edulog here. For questions, call District Transportation at (425) 456-4512.

Donate your used ACT, AP, and SAT test prep books to Washington Book Exchange at IS, WBE’s newest branch! Place books in the blue box in the library. Need a book and can’t afford it? Request one here for pick up at IS. Questions? Contact Jill Follett.

Bellevue School District is asking our community to consider two levies in the February 8 election. These levies are not new taxes but renew current levies that expire later this year. You can learn more about our levy renewals here. Don't forget to turn in your ballots by February 8! For questions, contact the Bellevue School District.

Hurry! Winter classes for Mission InspirEd are coming to you! Mission InspirEd will be offering FREE weekly classes for elementary and middle school students. Classes begin the week of January 23. Qualified instructors teach topics ranging from Introductory Business to Intermediate Java. Spots fill up quickly, so be sure to sign up soon. Learn more and register HERE. View the flyer for more information. For questions, email Mission InspirEd.

Friday, May 13, 11:00 AM–1:30 PM

Our annual Spring for Schools luncheon is our biggest fundraiser of the year. Donors contribute nearly $900,000 to support the Bellevue School District. With a history spanning over 30 years, Bellevue Schools Foundation’s annual benefit luncheon raises the critical funds needed to help students in Bellevue’s public schools succeed in school and in life. The luncheon is one of the Eastside’s largest philanthropic events, typically hosting over 1,000 professionals, parents, and community leaders who are committed to ensuring that all students have access to opportunities that will help them thrive in an increasingly competitive global marketplace. Email BSF with questions.

Our color-locking tee has a soft hand, wicks moisture, resists snags and is energized with an allover heather pattern. Click here to shop for this and more! Orders can be picked up from Winner's Sportswear Bellevue for free or delivered. Proceeds benefit ISPTSA. Email Melissa, VP of Community, 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.