THIS WEEK:

* More information included in message below

Please email board@isptsa.org to learn more and sign up. Thank you!

THIS Friday, March 26–Friday, April 9

International School PTSA is hosting a virtual book fair with Scholastic Books. Access this link between March 26–April 9 to browse new books and more. All purchases will help support the International School Library. Orders will be sent out as soon as they are received, and shipping is waived for orders over $25.

For more book fair information, contact Emilie at emiliecastle@gmail.com. 

Wednesday, April 7, 3:00–6:00 PM

In addition to the virtual book fair, we will be hosting a drive-through book fair in the parking lot of the school. This will be held April 7, 3:00–6:00 PM. People can purchase books onsite at International School. This will be a cashless event. There will be value packs with 25-50% discounts on these books.

Please email Emilie at emiliecastle@gmail.com with questions.

12th Grade Parents & Guardians, mark your calendars for our next virtual social on Thursday, April 1, 7:00 - 8:00 PM. Thanks to the many who joined for our March social representing over 28% of the class. Great turnout! Join us again and invite a fellow 12th grade parent for a virtual gathering. Zoom details to come.

For more information, contact Melissa Richardson at sam_mel@yahoo.com.

We do feel so lucky to have you! Last week, all IS teachers and staff received a gift from your ISPTSA. Each packet included our new IS vehicle window cling, IS sticker, and lucky chocolate coins! We hope to find our community on the road with our new window clings which are now available in our spirit wear store!

Wednesday, March 31, 1:00–2:00 PM

Sign up here.

Check out the SignUpGenius page for more info and to sign up. More dates will be added soon. Sponsored by ISPTSA.

To learn more, contact Melissa Richardson at sam_mel@yahoo.com.

I think we can all agree — International School is a special place! If you weren't able to join our PTSA to review the history of IS last week, you can see it here! While there is a recent promotional video, this video was created by IS graduates as their senior project in 2009. As mentioned in the video, "International School was created by six teachers who tested the status quo and dared to try something different." This is a 3-part video. Grab a coffee and enjoy — and feel that Titan Pride!

Click here: Applying to International School – International School (bsd405.org), then click on Part 1.

For questions, email Melissa Richardson at sam_mel@yahoo.com.

Join us April 5–9 for the perfect opportunity to learn about various STEM fields from industry innovators and academia. Students from across Washington are invited to this extraordinary week-long event. The STEM Fair is hosted by students, for students. Registration is necessary for this fun, free, and all-virtual event!

Learn more about the Virtual Stem Fair and the keynote address by Dr. Vin Gupta on "Normalcy Ahead: Putting COVID-19 Past Us."

Email the BSD Stem Fair Club at stemfairclub@gmail.com with questions.

AP EXAMS MAY 4–JUNE 11

Please contact Jill at follettj@bsd405.org with questions.

THIS Wednesday, March 24, 4:00 PM

Register here for the Webinar.

Then invite your student to come to the Field Learning Webinar hosted by our school's own Titan Robotics Club on March 24 at 4:00 PM to learn and get advice from Dr. Kottege on his career in Data Science. All grades welcome!

Interested in attending? Sign up here, or click here for the flyer. Email the Titan Robotics Club at trc492@gmail.com with additional questions.

With the help of the PTSA, International School will still have a Maker Event this year! Students can sign up for 6 activities that can be completed at home during a virtual Teams Meeting.

Please sign up to reserve your student’s Maker Activity kit (materials are limited): https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=OUFKmQZ8HkmAmHkAbVdd4BWqSRQe_CxPm2jbfEF4yIdUMEdSVkYyNEJROUhTWkFBT044REY5MThDSC4u

If you have questions, contact Tara Jones at jonesta@bsd405.org.

Keep up with the bills and committee hearings related to WSPTA member-generated legislative priorities and long-term positions by utilizing the WSPTA Bill Status Report.

Email Elizabeth at elizabeth.kronoff@gmail.com with questions.

WSPTA wants to echo our National PTA’s concerns about gun violence. “National PTA and all PTA members nationwide are saddened to hear of the shooting on March 1 at Watson Chapel Junior High. As schools across the country are beginning to reopen for in-person instruction, parents should not have to fear for the safety of their children due to senseless gun violence. The safety and health of all students, educators and staff must be the utmost priority.”

Safe storage is a key element of gun violence prevention and part of our top-five legislative issues. Information about safe storage can be found on our safety page, at BeSmart and King County, or at your local police department.

Have a question not covered by the links? Please contact Elizabeth at elizabeth.kronoff@gmail.com.

Join us for the Bellevue Schools Foundation’s first virtual Spring for Schools event. This is the Foundation’s largest fundraiser, and our students need your support now more than ever.

Our theme this year is Engaging Hearts, Enriching Minds. Our 30-minute engaging Spring for Schools program will showcase initiatives that help students with social/emotional health and wellness and programs that interject joy into the online learning process.

Please join us and our special keynote speaker and local celebrity, Duff McKagan, founding member and bassist from Guns ‘N Roses, who will be sharing through personal stories why your support is so vital to our students.

Please register online at www.SpringForSchools.com. If you are not able to make it to Spring for Schools, please consider making a donation online. We appreciate your continued support. Hope you will join us!

For questions, email Elizabeth at elizabeth.kronoff@gmail.com.

THIS Wednesday, March 24, 4:00–5:00 PM

The BSD counseling program, social-emotional curriculum developers and family engagement office, alongside community mental health partners, offer opportunities to inform families on ways to support student well-being. Click the above event links for meeting information.

Email CommunityRelations@bsd405.org with questions.

THIS Sunday, March 28th, 2:00–5:00 PM

Please email questions to Elaine at elaine_ansell@hotmail.com.

T-shirts, bags and more.

(More options than are pictured here are available on the website.)

sam_mel@yahoo.com with questions.