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Next week, enjoy your Spring Break, International School Community! The Monday Messenger will be on vacation too, April 12–16. We will be in touch again Monday, April 19!

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

Exciting news, Seniors! Our very own ISPTSA will be awarding four $500 Scholarships to the IS Class of 2021 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. All applications are due Friday, May 14 at midnight.  

If you are an ISPTSA member and are interested to be on the Scholarship Committee, please email Renee, Volunteer Coordinator at cocoasnap@gmail.com.

Please contact Bev at VPOutreach@isptsa.org with questions.

Bellevue PTSA Council offers twelve (12) $1,000 scholarships to seniors representing each high school in BSD annually.  The Alice Hurd Memorial Scholarship recognizes outstanding community service and rewards one student from each high school a $1,000 scholarship. The Bellevue PTSA Council Scholarship rewards academic excellence to one graduating senior from each high school, funded by Bellevue PTSA Council. Applicants will be evaluated by the Bellevue PTSA Council Scholarship Committee consisting of representatives from each high school.  

More information and online applications can be found here: http://www.bellevueptsacouncil.com/scholarships.html

Please email questions to bpcscholarshipcommittee@gmail.com.

THIS Monday, April 5, 9:00 AM

6^th Grade Retreat, Outdoors and In-Person!

THIS Wednesday, April 7, 1:00–3:00 PM

Don’t forget to CLICK HERE TO COMPLETE THE SURVEY. For more details, please read the email sent from Arty Christianto, Middle School Counselor, or contact Arty christiantoa@bsd405.org with additional questions.

THIS Wednesday, April 7, 1:15–2:45 PM

Kelsey Creek Park (by the covered picnic tables)

THIS Thursday, April 8, 7:30 PM

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

We are beginning to accept applications for the Golden Acorn award. Our chair for this committee will be Li Wu, the 2019-2020 recipient. The Golden Acorn is a high honor awarded by the ISPTSA to a school or community volunteer in recognition of their dedication and service to children and youth. The ISPTSA has awarded this honor to recipients since 1994. 

If you feel there is someone in our PTSA community or the community at large who deserves this award, please complete this nomination award form and send in. The committee will be accepting nominations until May 12. The recipient will be honored at the June ISPTSA General Membership meeting. 

Any questions, please contact Li at golden-acorn-nomination@isptsa.org.

THIS 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.

HAPPENING NOW – THIS Thursday, April 8

International School PTSA is hosting a virtual book fair with Scholastic Books. The book fair will run until Thursday, April 8 online. Here's the link to view and purchase: scholastic.com/bf/internationalschool1. All book purchases will help support the International School Library. Orders will be sent out as soon as they are received, and book shipping is waived for book orders over $25.

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

THIS WEEK, Monday, April 5–Friday, April 9

This year, the STEM Fair is hosted virtually by students for free April 5–9. Students can register for the STEM Fair here: https://bsd405.org/stem-fair/.

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

THIS Tuesday, April 6 from 6:30–7:30 PM

After the district's "Back to Buildings Update" email sent this past Friday, there might be some additional questions. We will be hosting an evening virtual “Principal Coffee” this Tuesday, April 6, 6:30–7:30 PM. During this time, we will be sharing all the procedures that students and families need to be aware of and answering questions. We will record this for those who are unable to attend.

For questions, email the IS Office at internationalschooloffice@bsd405.org.

AP EXAMS MAY 4–JUNE 11

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

THIS Wednesday, April 7, 11:45 AM–12:30 PM

The International Red Cross Club will be hosting a free online safety training with presenters from Red Cross next Wednesday, April 7th, 11:45AM–12:30PM. In the presentation, the presenters will be going over information regarding home fire safety and general preparedness. If interested, you can access the meeting link here.

Please email any questions to the IS International Red Cross Club.

Register for this virtual event.

Bellevue School Foundation reaches all of our students, bringing us beyond basic to best and making Bellevue Schools among the top in the nation. From computer science programs to early learning for vulnerable students to the arts, BSF is a driver of innovation and equity in our district.

Come celebrate the students and your contributions as we continue to “lean-in” to education: Engaging Hearts, Enriching Minds. Speakers feature Bellevue School District students sharing their stories of struggle and triumph, along with special keynote speaker, Duff McKagan, founding member and bassist from Guns N’ Roses.

If you'd like to be a part of creating this impact and making our schools the best in the state and the country, please register online at SpringforSchools.com and select International - Elizabeth Kronoff in the drop down menu as your virtual captain. Since this event is virtual, you can join me from wherever you happen to be.

Whether you can join us or not, please consider donating any amount today to support each and every students during these challenging times at BellevueSchoolsFoundation.org/donate. Thank you in advance for your support!

If you have any questions about BSF or its programs, you can view our programs here, or contact Elizabeth at elizabeth.kronoff@gmail.com.

Hurry! Spring classes for Mission InspirEd are coming to you! Mission InspirEd will be offering free classes for elementary and middle school students. Classes start April 19–25. They have qualified instructors, teaching topics ranging from Visual Arts to Machine Learning with Python! Sign up before April 12th for their weekly sessions. Learn more at missioninspired.org/classes.

arohan@missioninspired.org with questions.

University of Washington Summer Youth Programs is excited to announce a variety of remote enrichment courses for students who want to keep learning over summer break.

DIY Electronics! (Waitlist)

Visit the website for registration information and course details. Email UW Summer Youth Programs for more information.

Submissions due Saturday, April 17th. Visit the website for more information. For further questions about Leaders of Today or the competition, email LeadersOfTodayNW@gmail.com.

Check out the website at: NorwoodSwimClub.org. For questions, email the Norwood Swim Club at president@norwoodswimclub.org.

With some students returning to school in-person, now is an opportune time to purchase an International School facemask, vehicle cling decal or sticker. Also check out our wide selection of clothing and bags. There's even a lawn blanket for watching games and enjoying the summer days ahead!

All International School Spirit Wear are available online with pickup or delivery options. Some items are semi-customizable with two logo placement choices on wearable items and optional additional printing. More options than are pictured here are available on the website. Proceeds benefit our ISPTSA.

Contact Melissa at sam_mel@yahoo.com with questions.