Click here to view the District 2021–2022 calendar for families.

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Please consider joining the ISPTSA board. Contact us for information at nominations@isptsa.org.

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

A great big thank you to our strong community! ISPTSA now only needs 40 more families to reach 100% membership support for every IS student! If you haven’t joined or renewed your ISPTSA membership, please join now. Everyone in the IS community, teachers/staff, students, parents, and guardians are invited to join your PTSA. Please help spread the word and invite your friends, grandparents, and even businesses to join ISPTSA.

ISPTSA members are all Washington State PTA and National PTA members. Please don’t forget to use your membership card for WSPTA member discounts and National PTA member offers. Join ISPTSA today! Questions? Contact membership@isptsa.org.

For questions, email Reflections Chair, Bonnie Lau.

TODAY is the final day to order AP exams during late registration. The exam fee is $96 plus a $40 late order fee. Contact Jill Follett, AP Coordinator to order or ask questions.

Performances: THIS Friday, March 4 at 7 PM

THIS Saturday, March 5 at 2 PM and 7 PM

This year’s spring musical, Mamma Mia, will be opening this weekend! No tickets at the door, so buy your tickets before they sell out. Log into Touchbase under "My School" and "ASB Activities/Clubs." There will be assigned seating for family pods with 6 foot distancing to adhere to COVID guidelines. These purchases are associated with a student account, so any extended family purchases should be made at the same time. For questions, please email Renuka Getchell, Drama Co-Parent.

Hello, Graduating Class of 2022! It may be past the due date, but if you haven't ordered your grad packet, then you're in luck! We are still accepting orders for your cap, gown, stole, and tassel, but please do so as soon as possible. Click here to learn more and to get directions on how to place your order. For questions, email Mary Pyrah, Office Manager.

8th Grade Families, join us in learning more about what high school will be like, including a brief overview of high school graduation requirements, preparation, and high school athletics. We will also talk about the importance of GPA in high school. Prior to this night, your 8th-grade students will have also received a similar presentation/talk in their science classes. For questions, email Arty Christianto, Middle School Counselor.

Do you have a special talent you can share? Show it off at the International School Talent Show on Friday, April 1. More details to come. We're excited to see what you can do! Questions? Contact ASB Advisor, Matt Lyon.

Monday, May 23–Friday, May 27

Each Focus Week activity provides instruction in various work skills and career education. We are excited to be returning to five full days of activities that will take place between regular school hours each day. The activities will take place both on-campus and off-campus, depending on the Focus Week activity. Learn more about Focus Week and see the timeline here. See the Focus Week Brochure here. For questions, contact the IS Main Office.

Junior Appointments are one of the many benefits of being a Titan! Each junior meets in person with high school counselor Colleen Courtney while both parents/guardians join virtually to discuss traction toward graduation and the college application process. Sign up here for your appointment. Click here for more resources for juniors and their parents. If you need a translator or if you have questions, contact Colleen Courtney, High School Counselor.

In addition to the valuables and various lost and found items pictured here, there are Airpod cases and Airpods that have yet to be claimed.

To claim any of the valuables, please describe the item you lost, provide the security pin to unlock the item, or provide the case to match the earbuds. This helps us to be sure they go home to their rightful owners. If you have lost one or more of these items, please email Ellen Stone, IS School Secretary.

Makerspace is now open for arts and crafts, electronics, 3D printing, and creative building. All students are welcome to drop in during lunch on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays. Lots of interesting supplies available and plenty of space to create something amazing! Contact Loren Diggs, IS Humanities Teacher, or Jess Albrecht, IS Tech Specialist, for more information. 

Thank you to International School parent, Melissa Richardson, for helping us host Middle School Game Room. It's a great place to build new connections and friendships. Board games and card games are available. Questions? Email MS Counselor, Arty Christianto.

With early mornings and afterschool tutorials and activities, a wholesome snack energizes and keeps students strong and focused throughout the day. Don't forget to pack some snacks from home for that healthy break!

In partnership with area health care partners, the BSD counseling team will offer a session titled, Is It Time to Talk to Your Kids About Drugs? This virtual session invites students and parents to watch together and discuss topics related to substance use. Pre-registration is not required. Questions may be submitted in advance by using this form. For questions, email BSD.

To celebrate National School Bus Driver Appreciation Day and Love the Bus Month, Dr. Art Jarvis, Interim Superintendent, and Don Dixon, Director of Transportation, sit down to discuss the important contributions of transportation staff to our district and students. Read more HERE. For questions, email BSD.

Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM–12:30 PM 

BSD is now offering drive-thru diagnostic PCR testing for students who show symptoms of COVID-19. For details of drive-thru testing, click here for the BSD communication. Click here to sign up. Learn more on our Too Sick for School? webpage. Please contact COVIDTesting@bsd405.org with questions.

With more than 23,000, ballots counted, it appears that our two levies are heading for voter approval. A huge thank you to our community for helping us continue local levy funding to provide an excellent education for our students. Learn more about what our levies will fund on our School Levies webpage. Questions? Contact BSD.

The MS Teams private chat feature has been enabled for high school students in grades 9-12. Read more in the Bellevue School District email sent on February 11. Questions? Contact BSD.

Apply online by TOMORROW, March 1

This statewide essay contest explores the important and varied influencers in the lives and education of children from the children’s perspective. Every day children are exposed to a variety of people and each one has an opportunity to influence the path a child decides to take. Whether it is someone that sparks an interest in a new topic, helps them work through a problem, shapes the kind of person they want to become by modeling behavior, simply listens to them, or any number of other actions, this is the platform for students to share their appreciation. Questions? Email WSPTAEssay@wastatepta.org.

It's not too late! Even though the registration deadline passed for middle school volleyball, middle school students are still welcome to come. Please join and get the word out! Questions? Contact Stephen Miller, IS Teacher and Volleyball Coach.

RSVP here for the Zoom meeting link.

BSD educators will be sharing the Arts, Enrichment, and Innovation grants they received this year. The purpose of these grants is to fund projects that extend the regular curriculum, encourage higher-level thinking skills, enrich students through art, music, science, or other activities, and provide opportunities for innovation in classrooms. Learn more HERE. Email Bellevue Schools Foundation with questions.

The Chinese New Year Teacher Appreciation Breakfast successfully took place on Wednesday, February 2. Parents also prepared gifts for all 75 teachers and staff (please grab one from the school office if you haven’t already done so). Many thanks to the students' families who volunteered their time and made donations. Questions? Email Wei Xiong.

Notes from the Backpack is a PTA podcast designed for millions of parents and the decision-makers they influence. Through the unique combination of expert, parent, and educator guests, each episode features engaging conversations that offer real-life advice and ideas on how to support children’s learning and development—all in parent-friendly language. Real Experts. Real Parents. Real Conversations. Subscribe on your favorite podcast platform. Questions? Contact PTA.

Planning is underway for our 109th Annual WSPTA Convention taking place May 20–22! Mark your calendar and stay tuned for more information about the event on the WSPTA Convention webpage. Questions? Contact PTA.

At the convention, the WSPTA will be offering a scholarship basket raffle. Raffle baskets are generously donated by individuals, local PTAs, councils, and regions to raise funds for the WSPTA Scholarship Program. Click here for helpful hints on building a basket to donate. For those interested in donating a basket for this worthwhile project, contact scholarshipbasket@wastatepta.org. 

Our color-locking tee has a soft hand, wicks moisture, resists snags, and is energized with an all-over 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.