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

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ISPTSA has been a part of International School since its inception. There has been a steady group of men and women from our parent and teacher community who have stepped up to serve in a role. Here is a historical list of those who have served on the ISPTSA. Become part of the history of IS and fill a role for 1 year. 

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

Dear IS families, let’s raise the torch for our Titans! Spring is around the corner. ISPTSA has initiated the Spring Membership Drive. Our goal is 39 new families by March 14. Please help us reach our goal!  We are inviting you, your friends, and other IS supporters to join ISPTSA.

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

For questions, email Reflections Chair, Bonnie Lau.

Questions about Titan Teacher Tributes? Email IS Teacher, Janet Towne.

THIS Tuesday, March 8, 6:30 PM

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.

THIS Friday, March 11

For questions about "We Like Jess" Day, email IS Teacher, Janet Towne.

THIS Friday, March 11 at 7 PM

THIS Saturday, March 12 at 2 PM and 7 PM

This year’s spring musical, Mamma Mia, will be this weekend! No tickets at the door. Tickets are in limited supply, and sales close THIS Wednesday. 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.

Submit your design to this link.

Hello, Titans! This year, International School will host an event to commemorate its birth 30 years ago and celebrate contributions from the community. As a way for YOU to contribute, we would like you to design a logo for a chance to be featured on the International School website and around the campus. Click here for design requirements and details for the competition. For questions, email Jill Follett, Counseling Secretary.

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.

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 progress 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.

Tuesdays, March 8–April 26,4–5 PM

For BSD middle school students, we are once again offering a Resilience Class beginning TOMORROW. We encourage students to join these classes. Students can sign up through this registration link using their school email account. Check out the attached flyer. For questions, contact the teaching team, Layne Barker and Melissa Odegaard.

Thursdays, March 10–April 28, 4–5 PM

For BSD high school students, BSD is offering a Resilience Class beginning THIS THURSDAY. We encourage all students to join these class sessions. Students can sign up through this registration link using their school email account. Check out the attached flyer. For questions, email the teaching team, Layne Barker and Melissa Odegaard.

In partnership with area health care partners, the BSD counseling team will offer a session entitled, 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.

The following message was sent to BSD families and staff on February 28 in support of families impacted by the ongoing crisis in Ukraine. Read more here. For questions, contact 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.

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.

Calling all student authors! The King County Library System is inviting teens in middle and high school to write stories and share their love of creative writing in the Young Authors Club. Meetings are held on Tuesdays, 4–5:30 PM: March 8, April 12, May 10, and June 14. Register and learn more here. Questions? Email Stephanie Zero of KCLS.

Teenagers aged 13-19 years old can sign up for a FREE TeenTix pass! The pass entitles teens to purchase $5 day-of-show tickets at 70+ partner organizations in the greater Seattle area. Explore the TeenTix.org Calendar for all the available events, or subscribe to their weekly E-Newsletter for updates on what's happening each week. For questions, email TeenTix.

THIS Wednesday, March 9, 5 PM

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 activities, and provide opportunities for innovation in classrooms. Learn more HERE. Email Bellevue Schools Foundation with questions.

In this four-week workshop, learn how to focus and be present while another is talking, to address our listening habits that block effective communication, and to validate, understand and connect with others. Also learn the value of silence in a conversation. Each week builds knowledge sequentially; attendees should attend all 4 classes: March 22, March 29, April 5, and April 12. Sponsored by the City of Bellevue in partnership with KCLS. Learn more and register for the class here. Questions? Email Kathy Key from KCLS.

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.

Nearly all libraries will be adding a day of service to their schedules. This includes adding Sundays and Mondays, to provide seven days of service in each region. All libraries will be open later in the evenings on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. All locations will also be open earlier on other days to serve as many of the public as possible. Learn about the new hours here. For questions, contact KCLS.

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.