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A Co position means that you will be working 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. Send nominations to nominations@isptsa.org. You can self-nominate or nominate someone you believe in! Questions? Contact the Nominations Committee.

The ISPTSA General Meeting will be Thursday, June 1, 6:30–8:30 PM. Please join us for the final general meeting of the year and a catered dinner. We will be voting on next year's slate of board members and budget, plus more! Please save the date and plan to be there to help us make some very important decisions and to eat some good food. Questions? Contact President@isptsa.org.

We are over the moon with excitement to express our heartfelt appreciation for your fantastic support of our Staff Appreciation Lunch on Thursday, April 6! It was an absolute blast - we wish you could have been there to witness the sheer delight on our staff members' faces as they indulged in the mouthwatering home-cooked meals. It was not just food, it was an entire feast of love and gratitude for our hardworking school staff! Find out more here.

International School has reserved a block of tickets to attend the Mariners game on Tuesday, May 9 at 6:40 PM vs the Texas Rangers. Tickets are only $22 per person and will be lower main level seats in section 114.

The International Middle School Choir will be singing the national anthem before the game. Come cheer on the Mariners and your classmates.

If you want to attend, please fill out this form and attach a check or cash. Return to the front office PTSA mailbox.

Questions? Contact Emilie at emiliecastle@gmail.com.

IS had some truly amazing art entries this year. If you would like to see them all you may do so here. Questions? Contact Reflections@isptsa.org.

Any PTSA member is encouraged to submit an issue, resolution, or legislative principle that addresses concerns that affect children on a state-wide level. Delegates will debate and vote on these submissions and whether to add them to our Washington State PTSA platform.

The submission process is OPEN NOW through June 1 at noon. Please see complete instructions and deadlines for submitting at the bottom of the following pages:

There is so much children can learn from the great outdoors! We spoke with Bianca Myrick, executive director of the Virginia Association of Environmental Education to learn how families can explore the environment together and raise kids who care for the planet. Bianca shares ideas on how you can replace screentime with green time at home and advocate for environmental education in your child’s school. Questions? Contact info@pta.org.

Join Dr. Megan Barber, media expert and parent of two, virtually at 4 PM as she walks through tips and resources to learn how to be an expert decoder of the information you receive and how this skill can translate to more productive school conversations. Questions? Contact info@pta.org.

The senior committee would like to have a slideshow of our seniors. We need 5-7 pictures of your student. The pictures can be of any time in your student's life. Photos can include baby pictures, toddler age, elementary, middle, and high school. You can choose photos from clubs, activities, sports, hobbies, trips, or anything you would like to share with your graduating class. You can put captions on the photos you upload if you would like. The slideshow will be part of the Senior Celebration night on June 14th.

Please upload the photos at the link below. Each senior has their own folder with their name. Please have photos uploaded to your senior's folder by THIS Friday, April 28.

If you have any questions, contact Meary.

The theme is Glow Gala. The evening will have music, games, karaoke, and more! The cost is $10 with an ASB card and $12 without. Hope to see you there! Questions? Contact Matt Lyon.

Are you interested in learning some tips and tricks in crocheting? Maybe you are interested in picking up a new hobby! Either way this event sounds like the perfect thing for you. An IS senior, Sofia Alvi, will be hosting a presentation on crocheting as part of her senior project, teaching the basics, learning new techniques, and even enjoying some delicious snacks. It will be on THIS Thursday, April 27, 3:30-4:30 PM at the Downtown Bellevue Library. Reach out to Sofia if you have any questions! We can't wait to see you!

Questions? Contact Jill Follett, Year Book Advisor.

Tickets are now on sale on Touchbase.

Prom is on Saturday, May 13 at the Seattle Asian Art Museum.

Questions? Contact Matt Lyon.

The city of Bellevue is looking for youth candidates (high schoolers) to participate in the Bellevue Youth Link Board. Applications are due by MAY 15.

This is a great advocacy opportunity for our students! The Youth Link Board promotes diversity, unity, and equity for high school youth in Bellevue. Current board work focuses on priorities such as youth mental health, transitional support, youth financial education and employment equity, environmental sustainability, and diversity, equity, and inclusion. More information can be found here. Questions? Email palina@bellevuewa.gov.

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 is May 15 through 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.

Construction of the new Evergreen Transition Program building began in January 2023. This project is located near Highland Middle School and is designed as a two-story building to provide experiential learning opportunities for young adults with disabilities ages 18-21, to foster independence in the areas of employment, education/training and life skills. The Evergreen Transition Program is currently located on the Interlake High School campus.

The project is bond-funded and is scheduled for completion in the fall of 2024. The Evergreen Transition Program’s new home is designed to be the district’s second Net-Zero building. Find out more info here. Questions? Contact BSD.

Admission is free, some activities have nominal fees. Shuttle service available from Wilburton Park and Ride and Bannerwood Sports Park. Pets are not allowed in the barnyard area or on the shuttle. Find out more information here. Questions? Email us at KelseyCreekFarm@bellevuewa.gov, or call us at 425-452-7688. 

Find out more information here. Questions? Contact Besomflyer@pnwwitchesmarket.com

Come join us in our 21st annual festival of merriment, feasting, and the beauty of Spring in the countryside. The many amazing activities can be found here.

Centro Cultural Mexicano invites you to join us at our annual Cinco de Mayo event at Redmond Downtown Park! This free, family-friendly cultural celebration highlights traditional Mexican culture, music, and food through seven hours of entertainment. We welcome you to be part of our event this year! Find out more information here. Questions? Contact info@centroculturalmexicano.org.

Questions? Contact season2sportscamps@gmail.com

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.