UPCOMING DATES AND EVENTS |
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THIS WEEK:
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Monday, 3/1 • AP Exam Payments Due Extended to April 21
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Monday, 3/1 • WSPTA Essay Contest Entries Due*
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Wednesday, 3/3, 1:00 PM • 6th Grade IS PE Experience*
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Thursday, 3/4, 9:00 AM • Virtual Principal Coffee
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Thursday, 3/4, 7:00–8:00 PM • 12th Grade Parent/Guardian Virtual Social*
NEXT WEEK:
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Wednesday, 3/10, 10:30 AM–10:00 PM • ISPTSA MOD Pizza Fundraiser*
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Thursday, 3/11, 4:00 PM • 9th Grade Parent/Guardian Virtual Meet-Up*
LOOKING AHEAD:
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Monday, 3/15, 7:00 PM • 12th Grade Parent/Guardian Virtual Meet-Up*
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Wednesday, 3/17, 1:00 PM • 6th Grade IS PE Experience*
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Thursday, 3/18, 7:00 PM • Reach Out! Parent "Night Out"—"History of IS" Video Presentation
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Thursday, 3/25, 6:30 PM • Virtual Middle School Parent Night: Social Media Presentation (rescheduled)
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Wednesday, 3/31, 1:00 PM • 6th Grade IS PE Experience*
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Monday, 4/5, 9:00 AM • 7th Grade Parent/Guardian Virtual Meet-Up*
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Thursday, 4/8, 6:30 PM • 8th Grade Parent Night: Transition to High School
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Thursday, 4/8, 7:30 PM • 8th Grade Parent/Guardian Virtual Meet-Up*
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Monday, 4/12–Friday, 4/30 • IS Challenge 5k/10k
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Monday, 4/12–Friday, 4/16 • NO SCHOOL—Spring Break
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Wednesday, 4/21 • AP Exam Payments Due (formerly March 1)*
* More information included in message below
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THESE POSITIONS NEED YOU!
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ISPTSA VP Fundraising, current school year
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ISPTSA VP Communications, current school year
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Grade-Level Representatives, current school year
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Monday Messenger Editor, current school year
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PLEASE JOIN US IN WELCOMING OUR NEW ISPTSA PRESIDENT, EMILIE CASTLE
Thank you to Emilie Castle, for stepping up from her position as VP Fundraising on the ISPTSA board to President of the ISPTSA this past week. We are thrilled to have her.
We'd also like to thank Azfar Moazzam, ISPTSA President for the 2019–20 school year and the first six months of this school year, for his time and dedication, especially during such uncertain times.
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Message from Emilie Castle,
ISPTSA President
Hello!
I'm excited to have been elected President of International School PTSA for the rest of the school year.
For those of you who don't know me, here's a bit about my background. I have three kids in the district—a junior at Newport High School and a 6th grader and Freshman at International.
I have been PTSA president for two years at Somerset Elementary School and two years at Tyee Middle School. For two years, I was Vice President for the Bellevue PTSA Council, and I am now on the board heading up Programs.
I currently serve on six non-profit boards focused mainly on education and athletics. When I am not doing that, I am a Master Gardener and work at the Bellevue Demonstration Garden. I also love to cook for my family and friends.
I'm looking forward to hearing from you and hopefully meeting many of you in person sometime soon.
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12TH GRADE PARENTS & GUARDIAN SOCIAL THIS THURSDAY!
12th Grade Parent & Guardian Virtual Social
Thursday, March 4, 7:00–8:00 PM
Calling all 12th grade parents & guardians, let’s catch up! Invite a friend and join us for a virtual gathering on Zoom. The 12th Grade Parent Graduation Committee will also be on hand to share thoughts about senior graduation activities being planned. This is your chance to weigh in and get involved if you’d like, or just enjoy the company. Zoom link below. Hope to see you there!
Join Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 913 9145 1297
Passcode: 1udBD1
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JOIN A GRADE-LEVEL VIRTUAL COFFEE HOUR!
Stay connected to IS! Connect with parents and guardians in your student's cohort. Discuss topics of interest, find support from other parents, or organize the meetup for the class. Grab a beverage, relax, and enjoy the company!
12th Grade Parent & Guardian Meet Up
Thursday, March 4, 7:00 PM
Join Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 913 9145 1297
Passcode: 1udBD1
9th Grade Parent & Guardian Meet Up
Thursday, March 11, 4:00 PM
Join Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 993 6852 1096
Passcode: JJ4Xdj
11th Grade Parent & Guardian Meet Up
Monday, March 15, 7:00 PM
Join Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 966 3711 2373
Passcode: 82KMTA
7th Grade Parent & Guardian Meet Up
Monday, April 5, 9:00 AM
Join Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 992 1879 4407
Passcode: zZ7gKj
8th Grade Parent & Guardian Meet Up
Thursday, April 8, 7:30 PM
Join Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 925 0652 5726
Passcode: PqR79r
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6TH GRADE IS PE EXPERIENCE!
Give your 6th grader a casual taste of PE at IS by running—or walking—off-campus PE running routes with volunteer high school students! This is a great way to get outside, get moving, feel connected to IS, and meet fellow students. Each meeting, high school students (and volunteer parents!) will lead our 6th graders on one of IS's many runs—Short Kelsey, Long Kelsey, Secret Garden—just name a few!
There are no timers or competitions! Join us for a voluntary meet-up and make some new friends!
Check out the SignUpGenius page for more info and to sign up. More dates will be added soon.
Sponsored by ISPTSA.
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REFLECTIONS FINALISTS
Congratulations to Aiden Van Lith, who made it to the BSD Council PTA and won the Outstanding Interpretation Award!
Congratulations to the following ISPTSA finalists:
Channing Huang
Jessica Massey
Nusha Sepehri
Aiden Van Lith
Ranvitha Velchuri
Rithwik Velchuri
Ellie Zhao
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ISPTSA MOD PIZZA FUNDRAISER
Wednesday, March 10, 10:30 AM–10:00 PM
MOD Pizza, 14309 NE 20th Street, Bellevue
Come, eat pizza, and support ISPTSA!
You can participate in this fundraiser by take-out, delivery, or dine-in (outdoors/patio). ISPTSA will receive 20% of your meal’s price!
MOD Pizza will accept your order in the following ways:
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Website—promo code: GR179655I
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Storefront Walk-in—mention International School PTSA before placing your order
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Dine-In with Restriction—mention International School PTSA before placing your order; for customer health and safety, dine-in options are outdoors or patio during this meal
Make a socially distanced plan with classmates!
- High School 3:00–5:00 PM or 7:00–9:00 PM
- Middle School 5:00–7:00 PM
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Please remember to complete the above BSD SRO Feedback Survey. Click above to link to the survey. The deadline for submitting the survey is noon on Friday, March 5. |
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AP EXAMS—CONFIRM BY APRIL 21
Due to the uncertainty of timing and format of AP exams, BSD is extending the AP exam payment deadline from March 1 to April 21. The scholarship deadline is also being extended to April 21. Unused paid exams will be refunded.
EVERYONE who has registered for an AP exam MUST go into the TouchBase system to confirm (pay for) their test registration. Not sure if you registered? Log into your MyAP account. Visit our AP website for information about the program and payment instructions. Students who do not complete this step will not have tests ordered for them.
Stay tuned for BSD decisions on testing dates and formats expected next week. Please contact Jill at follettj@bsd405.org with questions.
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TITAN ROBOTICS CHIPOTLE FUNDRAISER
Saturday, March 13, 4:00–8:00 PM
Factoria, Chipotle Location
Use the code KPBCHJR before checkout in the "promo" field through the Chipotle app or at Chipotle.com for pickup at the same time and location as the fundraiser.
In order to receive any donations, we NEED to hit the $150 minimum event sales benchmark. Therefore, we ask everyone to please spread this info to your friends and family. Thank you!
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EARLY SPRING CLEANING!
The Somerset PTSA is hosting a Goodwill Fundraising Drive—please help us fill the Goodwill truck in order to raise funds for the Somerset PTSA!
Sunday, March 7, from 2:00–5:00 PM
Somerset Elementary School parking lot
14100 Somerset Blvd. S.E. 98006
We accept donations of used and new goods. You can bring almost everything to the donation drive including clothes, shoes, books, household items, linens, small electronics, exercise equipment, rugs, bed frames, toys, lamps, and small furniture (no bigger than a side table). As part of the E-cycle Washington program, Goodwill collects televisions, computer monitors, desktop computers, laptops, and other electronics that are still in working condition.
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DO YOU KNOW:
HOW TO DRAW THE AMABIE?
WHAT THE GOATS AT KELSEY CREEK FARM EAT?
HOW TO PLAY MINI FOOT GOLF?
Bellevue Parks & Community Services provides a variety of opportunities for recreation, socialization and learning. Bellevue at Home has been designed to keep your family and friends engaged while staying safe at home.
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OPPORTUNITY TO GIVE:
SPRING FOR SCHOOLS!
FRIDAY, APRIL 30
The Bellevue Schools Foundation Annual Spring for Schools event is going virtual. Our event is virtual but our need is real. Spring for Schools is our biggest fundraiser of the year and our students need your support more than ever.
Join us and our special keynote speaker and local celebrity, Duff McKagan from Guns ‘N Roses as we showcase the difference our donors make for our students and schools. More info about our program and registration to come!
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STUDENT NEWS & OPPORTUNITIES |
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CITY OF BELLEVUE NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR 2021 WELL K.E.P.T. PROGRAM
The City of Bellevue is now accepting applications for the 2021 Well K.E.P.T. program (Kids Environmental Project Training). Well K.E.P.T. is a summer youth employment opportunity offered through the Natural Resource Division of the Parks & Community Services Department. The program is designed to provide Bellevue youth with education, job skills, and career development training in the field of park resource management. Applications are accepted online at the link below. Interested students will need to complete an online application, upload a resume and a cover letter, and answer a few brief questions in order to be considered. No job history is required, but Bellevue residents will be given selection priority.
Due to the ever-changing circumstances of the COVID-19 situation that the city is continuing to address, please be advised that filling this position is dependent on being able to safely do so during this outbreak. Although we have adopted strict safety protocols, the program may be delayed or cancelled if the conditions are not right (e.g. re-opening phase, level of community spread, regulatory, etc.).
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Job Title: Bellevue Well K.E.P.T. Program Trainee (Seasonal)
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Closing: Position will be posted until May 28, 2021, 5:00 PM, or until filled
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Pay: $13.69 per hour
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Link to Apply: Click here
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Hours: 30 hours per week, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday-Friday
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Program Dates: June 30–August 20, 2021
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INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL SPIRIT WEAR |
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WEAR YOUR SCHOOL SPIRIT WITH PRIDE!
Your ISPTA is proud to make International School Spirit Wear available online!
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All gear is available online with pickup or delivery options. All items are semi-customizable with two logo placement choices on all wearable items and optional additional printing.
(More options than are pictured here are available on the website.)
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MASTHEAD / DIRECTORY / LINKS |
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President
Emilie Castle
Secretary
Ann Ross-Clarke
Treasurer 1
Tony Wang
Treasurer 2
Zena Heywood
VP of Communications
OPEN
VP of Community
Melissa Richardson
VP of Fundraising
OPEN
VPs of Outreach
Beverly Ni & Hao Sun
Membership
Meribeth Nordloef-Pedersen
Advocacy
Elizabeth Kronoff
Monday Messenger
Julie Molinari/OPEN
Website
Li Zhang
IS Staff Liaison
Marrene Franich & Wesley Hung
PTSA
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SHOP FOR THE BELLEVUE SCHOOLS FOUNDATION
Enter Amazon.com through this link and Amazon will donate 8% of every purchase you make to support Bellevue students, including those at IS! Share the link and spread the word to family and friends anywhere.
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SCHOOL DIRECTORY & LINKS
Attendance 425-456-6545
Main Office 425-456-6500
MS Counseling 425-456-6546
HS Counseling 425-456-6542
Registrar 425-456-6535
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SUPPORT YOUR PTSA
Donate Anytime
Write your check to the International School PTSA and send it to:
ISPTSA
PO Box 221
Bellevue WA 98009-0221
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CONFUSED ABOUT SOMETHING?
The ISPTSA is always here to help answer your IS questions.
Email us here, and we'll help you find the answers you need.
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MONDAY MESSENGER
SUBMISSION GUIDELINES
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Please submit articles by FRIDAY at 12:00 PM (noon) to news@isptsa.org.
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We encourage submissions that align with our mission.
- Submissions are subject to review by the ISPTSA and may be accepted, rejected, or edited.
- Please use a separate email for each article submitted.
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Documents in plain text are preferred, however, you are welcome to include an image or icon as a separate attachment—please do not include them in the body of your email or document.
- If you need to link to a registration form or document, send us either the address of the link or a pdf copy of the document.
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If you would like your article to repeat in successive Monday Messenger editions, please resubmit it for each edition in which you would like it to appear. If you do not resubmit it, it will not be republished.
- Note: you will receive an automatic confirmation email response once you submit material to the Monday Messenger.
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International School PTSA
P.O. Box 221
Bellevue, WA 98009-0221
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