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

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Are you willing to volunteer a few hours of your time on Friday, May 20? We are looking for 2 to 4 parents to unpack items from a delivery and place them on the counters and in the refrigerators of the teachers' lounge. We will include a map with detailed instructions. Please email Janet Towne at townej@bsd405.org. Thank you for helping Focus Week be a hit for our students!

Email questions and nominations to nominations@isptsa.org.

Applications Due Friday, May 27, midnight

Exciting news, Seniors! Our very own ISPTSA will be once again awarding four $500 Scholarships to the IS Class of 2022 to help celebrate and honor our graduating seniors. We thank all the PTSA members that contributed to support this scholarship and our school. Click here for the ISPTSA Scholarship application in Word format or as a PDF.  Any questions, please contact the ISPTSA Scholarship Committee.

Hello, Senior Families! The Class of 2022 Graduation Committee is excited to announce that tickets to the overnight Grad Party are now on sale!  This is a very special night for the seniors and an International School tradition that the whole class attends. Please click here for more details and instructions. Register and get your tickets today! For questions, email the Grad Party Committee.

International School wishes to recognize volunteer Vasuki Seshadri. Vasuki has tirelessly volunteered his time and astronomy expertise to Cheryl McClure’s 7th-grade science class. He visits regularly, assists students with planning and writing their Cubes in Space experiments and proposals, and has inspired our science students for over seven years. Many thanks to Vasuki! For questions, email Cheryl McClure, Science Teacher.

Visit the College Board website for more information about AP and AP testing. For IS questions, email Jill Follett, Counseling Secretary.

Click here to join the Microsoft Teams Meeting.

Please join the Bellevue Special Needs PTA and BSD’s Special Education Department for this family-focused workshop on navigating the 504 process. Learn more here. Questions? Email SpecialEdFamilyRes@bsd405.org.

Thursday, May 12, 11 AM–12:30 PM

Please join the Bellevue Special Needs PTA and BSD’s Special Education Department for this parent-focused workshop on navigating the IEP process. Staff from the Special Education Department will be facilitating the training and answering questions about IEPs. Click here for links to join. These sessions will be recorded and uploaded. Questions? Email SpecialEdFamilyRes@bsd405.org.

The District Health and Safety Team shared a message to families about how to keep COVID-19 transmission low in schools using layered protection measures after returning from Spring Break. As a reminder, please keep your student home if they are experiencing symptoms of COVID-19 and follow the K-12 Return to School Guidance Flowsheet. For questions, email BSD.

BSD offers drive-thru diagnostic PCR testing for students who show symptoms of COVID-19. Testing is available Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM at the Wilburton Instructional Service Center (WISC), 12241 Main Street in Bellevue, WA. Tests are available by appointment only with limited slots each day. Click here to learn more and to sign-up for drive-through diagnostic testing at BSD. For questions, email BSD.

The Board of Directors of the Bellevue School District strongly encourages continued mask-wearing inside our school buildings and expresses gratitude and appreciation for all those who are able to and who continue to mask inside our school buildings through the end of the school year. Read the full resolution. Email questions to the BSD Board. 

Bellevue School District will offer an opportunity for juniors and seniors to take the SAT during the school day in the 2022–2023 school year to ensure access to the exam for all students. On Wednesday, October 12, 2022, ‘Super Wednesday,’ juniors will have an opportunity to take the PSAT/NMSQT. The school-day SAT for seniors will be scheduled on ‘Super Wednesday,’ October 12, 2022. The school-day SAT for juniors will be scheduled in March of 2023. Learn more about this opportunity.  For questions, email BSD.

BSD’s Director of Employee Relations, Simone Neal, sits down with Dr. Jarvis to discuss district hiring practices, acquisition and retention of a diverse workforce, women in leadership, and the importance of ensuring that the workforce is reflective of the students we serve. Read more here. For questions, email BSD.

Dr. Art Jarvis, Interim Superintendent, and Eva Collins, Deputy Superintendent of Student Academic Performance & Instructional Leadership, sit down to discuss concerns brought forth by students regarding Title IX; harassment, intimidation, and bullying; and sexual assault policies and procedures at the district. Read more here. For questions, email BSD.

Since 2001, Titan Robotics Club (TRC) has continued to inspire, teach, and empower students through STEM. A part of FIRST, TRC allows students from 6th to 12th-grade to take part in building robots for competitions while learning new skills. Watch a clip from a recent competition!

TRC Achievements 2021–2022:

Any questions or comments? Contact TRC at trc492@gmail.com.

Each year, Bellevue PTSA Council offers twelve $1000-scholarships to seniors representing each high school in BSD:

Click here to learn more and apply. Applicants will be evaluated by the Bellevue PTSA Council Scholarship Committee consisting of representatives from each high school. For questions, contact Bellevue PTSA Council.

UW Youth & Teen Programs registration is now open for the summer! Choose from a variety of in-person and online enrichment courses for youth entering 4th–12th grade. Join the webinar THIS Wednesday, April 20 at 1 PM to learn more about summer offerings and ask questions. The first set of courses begins June 27. Don't delay, summer courses fill fast! Questions? Contact UW Youth & Teens.

It's time to register for safe, fun, and enriching summer day camps from Bellevue Parks & Community Services! Register now for a full mix of summer camps, as well as recreation programs and activities beginning in May and June. Click here to learn more about summer day camps and spring program registration. For questions about this or other Bellevue Parks & Community Services programs, call 425-452-6800.

Boys & Girls Clubs of Bellevue provides a variety of different high-quality programs for youth during the summer. Our programs specifically focus on keeping kids engaged and active throughout the summer months. Registration opened last week, so register soon. Summer camp scholarships are available for those who qualify. Click here for dates, descriptions, and links to registration. Questions? Contact the Boys & Girls Club of Bellevue.

Submit a Legislative Issue Proposal! The window for submitting a proposal for consideration at the 2022 Legislative Assembly is now open. The online form is due May 27 and supporting documents are due by June 1. Click here for details and links.

Learn about our legislative priorities and other supported issues and find out more ways to get involved on the Take Action page. Our advocacy work is directed by our member-approved resolutions, principles, and legislative platform. In 2021, we introduced our Focus on Advocacy program. For more information, email the WSPTA Advocacy Director.

Read this letter from WSPTA President Nancy Chamberlain inviting you to the 109th Annual Convention on May 20–22. Watch this video from WSPTA President Nancy Chamberlain. This year, the event will be held at the Lynnwood Convention Center. Get all the details and reserve your tickets here. You can attend all or portions of the convention. For questions, email Washington State PTA Support.

ISPTSA has partnered with Smith Brothers to raise money for our organization! Click here and use our code InterPTSA at checkout to set up a new account with home grocery delivery. YOU get $15 off your first delivery order and International School will receive a gift of $50! You'll even get the iconic porch box with your first delivery. For questions, email Wendy Clough of Smith Brothers.

Lightweight, roomy and highly breathable, these moisture-wicking, value-priced tees feature PosiCharge technology to lock in color and prevent logos from fading. 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.