December 17, 2021 | Issue 12.17.21
BIG GIVE 2021 - RESULTS
We are overwhelmed by the generosity and support from our community. Your gifts and donations to the PTA support the Puesta del Sol programs that our students value. Thank you to everyone for their support of the BIG GIVE 2021!

BIG GIVE 2021 Total: $46,987.27
Online one-time donations: $27,990
Online recurring donations: $870
Payroll deductions: $2,830
Cash: $857.27
Checks: $6,950
Corporate matching: $7,490
# of companies providing matches: 8
# of pledge forms returned: 294
# of classes with responses: 22 (all of them!)

Puesta Del Sol FUNdraising Opportunity
Who: Everyone! Just mention "Puesta del Sol"
for each paid admission and a $3 donation will be
made to the PTA

What: Ice Skating!

When: 11/19/21 - 1/9/22. Check site for times and availability.

Where: Downtown Bellevue Park 100 100th Ave NE, Bellevue

Why: To donate to the PTA and have fun!

reservation dates & times,
pricing and special events.

Click here for more information, or please contact fundraising@puestadelsolpta.org.
Winter General Membership Meeting
Save the date for our next general membership meeting on Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at 7pm.

Please join us and contribute your voice and vote.

Agenda includes approving changes to our budget, voting on advocacy resolutions, and updates on our programs and events. If you have any topics you would like to share, please contact membership@puestadelsolpta.org.

We are aiming to host an in-person meeting at the school, with a Zoom option for those that prefer to attend virtually. Details will be shared in January.
DEI January Committee Meeting

Join the DEI Committee for our monthly meeting to plan programs and support our work!

Thursday, January 6th at 7:00 pm

Join Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 867 8065 2837
Passcode: puesta
DEI "Plática" (Conversations) Series presents:
Jessica Fenton

Thursday, January 13th, 7pm
on Zoom (check back for the link)

Please join our beloved community in a special learning opportunity for Puesta del Sol parents, caregivers and staff.

Jessica Fenton, a kindergarten parent, will be telling the impactful story of her grandparents' survival from the Holocaust. The live virtual presentation will include documents, videos and photos from her grandparents' lives and time for discussion. Jessica is a legacy speaker for the Holocaust Center for Humanity. You can learn more about her work here: https://www.holocaustcenterseattle.org/jessica-fenton.

January Passport Check Day

The next Passport Check Day is Tuesday, January 25th from 12:30-3pm. Have your kids get a head-start over the break by studying now!
Click HERE to volunteer!
Special Itinerary is Pakistan
Do you have the skills to translate material for the PTA into Spanish?

Our goal is to message in both Spanish and English on as many pieces of communication as possible.

We are looking for a pool of people to call upon as needed. If you are able to assist, please email communications@puestadelsolpta.org
Puesta del Sol
Kindergarten Information Night Recording
Kindergarten Information Night Video


Choice School Entry Level Lottery Applications for incoming K (current P-4) and incoming 6th grade (current 5th grade) students for the 2022-23 school year will be accepted beginning Monday, December 6, 2021. The application period will close Friday, January 14, 2022 at 4:30 pm. After the close of the application period incoming K (current P-4) and incoming 6th grade (current 5th grade) students that missed the application period may submit a waitlist application to be added to the bottom of a waitlist.

Did you know?

Puesta del Sol is Endorsed by the
Embassy of Spain

President: Andrew Schnickel

Treasurer Deposits: Jasmine Hentz

Jingjing Miller

Secretary: Holly Ellis-Brown

Member at Large: Dan O'Sullivan

VP of Membership: Lourdes Dorotik


Co-Director of Educational Enhancements: Denise Latarowski


Director of Fundraising: Julie Leingang


Meet our new Amity Intern: Paula Jimenez
Hi everybody!

I’m Paula. I have 26 years old. I was born in Fontellas, a little village in the North of Spain. I’m an adventurous person so I love discovering new things to do. In my free time I go to the cinema, go hiking, go to the gym, read books and so on.

I studied primary and kindergarten education degree and nowadays, I continue with a masters. Also, I love cooking different cultural dishes overall Mexican and Italian food. Moreover, I love travelling and I’ve visited some European countries like Italy, Luxemburg, Croatia and so on. I am enchanted to participate as Amity and I’m too thankful to Puesta School and my host families.

Gracias a todos y nos vemos por la escuela!
Paula
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COVID-19 Vaccine for ages 5-11: Information for BSD Students
Domestic and International Travel Policy

The Bellevue School District follows guidance from King County Public Health.

Travel policy can be found here
There is NO CHARGE for school meals during the 2021-2022 school year! 
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Bellevue PTSA Council Meeting

Monday, January 10, 2022
9:30am
WISC, 12241 Main St, Bellevue 98005

The Bellevue PTSA Council is the district wide PTSA parent organization of the Puesta del Sol PTA. All PTA members are welcome. Four Puesta del Sol PTA Board Members get to vote at the meetings on issues. This is a great opportunity to get to know other active parents in the district, listen to great speakers and hear updates from district leaders and the BSD School Board PTSA liaison.