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The following are shout-outs and thank-yous from various members of our community.

This past week, we had our focus week, but we also had our first Career Day at IS. Wonderful speakers gave MS and HS students the chance to learn about careers and how they pursued them. We look forward to making this an annual event, which will be unique to IS. Additionally, this week we have our annual event, the ISPTSA General Meeting, featuring a FREE dinner catered by Garlic Crush – yum! During the dinner, we will have IS alumni available for a meet and greet at the tables, as well as a group event before the meeting. If you want to hear some enthusiastic talk about IS, this is the event to attend. Feel free to bring your students too, as "college students" are cool! Following the dinner, we will hold our general membership meeting, during which we will seek approvals for a working budget to support the PTSA's ongoing work. We will also hold elections for the new board, and it will be an opportunity to bid farewell to our current board members, as some will continue serving while others step down. Russell White, our principal, will address the current state of IS, and we will present the Golden Acorn Award. Please join us for a wonderful conclusion to this year. Reservations are required to ensure we have enough food. We look forward to seeing you there.

Exciting news, Seniors! Our very own ISPTSA will be awarding three $1000 Scholarships to the IS Class of 2023 to help celebrate and honor our graduating seniors. We thank all the PTSA members that contributed to support this scholarship and our school. The deadline is THIS WEDNESDAY, May 31. Instructions and applications can be found here. Any questions, please contact the ISPTSA Scholarship Committee.

Co-Presidents: Emilie Castle & Qiong Chen

Treasurer 1: Amanda Johnson

Treasurer 2: Fenghua Shen

Co-Secretary: Judy Cam & Li Zhang (will nominate from the floor)

VP of Communications: Jennifer Li

VP of Community: Maggie Lo

Co-VPs of Fundraising: Phil Bloch & Gang Chen

VP of Outreach: Melissa Richardson

It is not too late to join us! The 2023-2024 Board is still looking for a Co-VP of Community.

A Co position means you will work with someone else, not by yourself. If you are worried about not knowing something, don't be, because many of the current board members are returning and you will not be alone. International has a very strong, involved PTSA and we would love to have you join us in supporting our children, our teachers, and our school. Meet new people, make new friends, and discover what is happening at our school and in our district. Join the 2023-2024 International School PTSA Board and be an active participant in shaping our community!

Position descriptions can be found here and here. If you are interested in Co-VP of Community or Co-Secretary please attend the General Membership Meeting THIS THURSDAY, June 1 at 6:30 PM. You can self-nominate from the floor! Questions? Contact the Nominations Committee.

The ISPTSA General Meeting will be THIS THURSDAY, June 1, 6:30–8:30 PM. Please join us for the final general meeting of the year and a FREE catered dinner.

If you can attend please do so. We have to have a quorum! Come help us make some very important decisions about next year and eat some good food.

RSVP by Wednesday, May 31 so that we know how much food to order! If you forget to RSVP you can still come.

Questions? Contact President@isptsa.org.

The Bellevue PTSA Council is hosting an internet safety workshop for grades 4-7 THIS TUESDAY, May 30th at 6:30 pm at International School. Topics covered include creating safe passwords, watching out for internet hoaxes, dealing with cyber bullying and more. Sign up here for this FREE event. Questions? Email Emilie Castle.

Join this webinar to gain an understanding of how our schools are funded, what drives the budget decisions our buildings are facing, and how decisions made at different levels of government impact our classrooms. Find out more info and register here. Questions? Email support@wastatepta.org.

Thank you, Bellevue Schools Foundation, for your generosity! Questions? Contact Michele Dang, IS Library Specialist.

LAST CALL: Yearbooks! On sale THIS THURSDAY, June 1-15! They will be distributed June 6-9, so make sure you’re on the list! Go to Touchbase to buy your book for $50 or confirm that you already purchased one through Payment History. Questions? Contact Jill Follett, Counseling Secretary, AP Coordinator, and Yearbook Advisor

CLASS OF 2023 ALL-NIGHT GRAD PARTY – TICKETS ON SALE NOW

For detailed information on purchasing tickets, making payments, and filling out forms, please use this link.

The party is funded through ticket sales and fundraisers by the Class of 2023 Parent Graduation Committee. Tickets cost $275 per student, and scholarships are available! Contact Colleen Courtney at courtneyn@bsd405.org. All information is confidential. Don't miss out - ticket sales end THIS THURSDAY, June 1!

New this year: each senior will receive a beautiful hydrangea to decorate the stage at Senior Celebration and Graduation, then take home to plant. Questions? Email Patti McKnight.

Juniors and Seniors have the opportunity to go to Taiwan in 2024 to learn Media Productions and Vlogging. Please attend the parent information meeting on Thursday, June 8 from 5:30-6:45pm in the IS Library.

Questions? Contact Wesley Hung.

Questions? Contact Washington Youth Rocketry via their website.

More information can be found here. If interested or if you have any questions, please email Diane@DianeCulhaneArt.com.

BSD’s Human Resources team will be honoring this year’s retirees with a celebration event THIS WEDNESDAY, May 31 from 4:30 to 6:30 PM. All are welcome to attend and honor our retirees (please note, not all of this year’s retirees have elected to participate). The event will take place in the Rainier Room at the Wilburton Instructional Service Center. Those interested in attending may contact Michele Miller at millermi@bsd405.org with any questions.

Learn more about the rationale for the decision. Questions? Email BSD.

Are you interested in student, staff, and community well-being? Consider a candidacy for becoming a school board director.

The Bellevue School Board of Directors is made up of five community members, one from each geographic region of the district. Districts 1,2 and 4 are open for election in 2023.

Candidates who are interested in running for a school board position must file a Declaration of Candidacy with the King County Elections office during the filing period. The filing period this year closes THIS FRIDAY, June 2. There is no filing fee for school board positions. For step-by-step instructions, please refer to King County’s Candidate Manual. Qualifications and additional resources can be found on the district’s Become a Board Member webpage.

Questions? Contact pubinfo@bsd405.org.

The Dean Witter Foundation has challenged our community to raise $25,000 for the Mental Health program in the Bellevue School District -- which they will match! Not only will your support double. It will provide more access to services and improve outcomes for thousands of students.

Donate by THIS THURSDAY, June 1 to have your donation doubled. Questions? Contact the Bellevue School Foundation.

Saturday, June 3 will kick off with the Duvall Days Grand Parade. Duvall's Main Street will be closed to traffic and becomes a pedestrian mall lined with vendor booths, live music, youth performances, and art demonstrations. The fun spills over into local parks where visitors enjoy kids' play zones, contests and games, food vendors, and more. We have an entertaining musical lineup for this year's event planned for the evening followed by traditional fireworks! Find more info here. Questions? Call the City of Duvall at 425-788-1185.

Find out more info here. Questions? Call (206) 601-6957.

The Anacortes Waterfront Festival is a free event that showcases the best of waterfront activities. This family-friendly event holds many traditions including Quick and Dirty Boat Building Competitions, free boat rides provided by the Anacortes Yacht Club, hands-on children’s activities including building wooden sailboats with Fidalgo Island Rotary, games, making costumes, and more. The Channel of Discovery displays range from canoes and a pirate ship to learning about marine wildlife education and the environment. This fun-filled festival also features food vendors, food trucks, and live music and performances! Find more info here. Questions? Call 360-293-3832.

Explore Bellevue's hidden treasures and award-winning parks by bike in the 10th annual Lake to Lake Bike Ride, presented by the City of Bellevue, Crossroads Bellevue, and Overlake Medical Center & Clinics.

The non-competitive ride, utilizes low-traffic roads, bike lanes, and part of the Lake to Lake trail (non-technical gravel) and traverses much of the city. Find out more info and register here. Questions? Contact BikeRide@bellevuewa.gov.

Fall City Day is a fun family community festival including a kiddie parade, main parade, fun run, arts and craft booths, food vendors, live music and a menagerie of fun. Find out more info here. Questions? Email fallcityday@gmail.com.

Join us all summer, every Tuesday and Wednesday for Regal Summer Movie Express. During the first show of the day, enjoy $2 tickets as we bring great family movies back to the BIG screen! Find out more info here. Questions? Contact Regal via their website or call your local Regal Cinema.

Check out our wide variety of International School spiritwear! Hoodies, T-shirts, bags, and more, order now! You can pick up your order from Winner's Sportswear in Bellevue or have it delivered. Questions? Email Melissa Richardson, VP of Outreach.

Start 2023 off with some stress relief for yourself! Signup for Smith Brothers Farms Home Grocery Delivery and when you do, you'll receive $15 off your 1st delivery & ISPTSA receives a $50 gift donation from SBF! It's a win-win! You get the iconic Porch Box with your 1st order & it can be filled each week with milk that is 2-days-fresh from the farm, eggs that are 3-days-fresh, fresh produce, almond & oat milk, and hundreds of grocery items that are primarily from local PNW companies!

Delivery is free with just a $10 order & there are no monthly fees, no contract. Give it a try - we get the donation if you get one delivery or remain a customer for years. Questions? Contact Smith Brothers Farms.