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September 6, 2024 | Issue 9.06.24

Upcoming Events


  • Friday, 9/6/24: First Day of School, Kindergarten
  • Friday, 9/6/24, 9:05-10:00am: Tears & Cheers Coffee & Donuts
  • Monday, 9/9/24: First Day of School, Preschool
  • Monday, 9/9/24, 9:25-10:00am: Tears & Cheers Coffee & Donuts
  • Tuesday, 9/10/24, 10:00am: Passport Club Kick-off Party, STEAM Room
  • Wednesday, 9/11/24: Last Day to Purchase Mariners Tickets
  • Friday, 9/13/24, 4:30-6:30pm: Ice Cream Social
  • Friday, 9/20/24, 9:00am: Registration opens for PTA sponsored before and after school activities
  • Tuesday, 9/24/24, 12:30-3:30pm: First Passport Check
  • Friday, 9/27/24, 3:30pm: Walkathon, Puesta del Sol Field
  • Saturday, 9/28/24, 6:40pm: Mariners Night with Puesta del Sol PTA, T-Mobile Park


Link to full calendar

Saving the PTA Event Calendar


Did you know that the PTA website has an events calendar that shows all of the upcoming events? Did you know you can also save this calendar to whatever calendar app you currently use? This is an easy way to keep track of events and fun activities! Instructions on how to do it can be found on the website: https://puestadelsolpta.org/Event/ViewElsewhere

Back to School Forms are here!


Welcome New & Returning Families:

It's officially Back to School Season!


Please fill out our online PTA Forms as soon as possible. Sign in NOW to complete your Back to School Forms. (Note: creating an account to sign into the PTA website is separate from joining the PTA.)


Fill out Back to School Forms to:

  • Select the correct size for your student's Free Walkathon T-Shirt
  • Join or renew your PTA Membership
  • Purchase a yearbook at an early-bird price
  • Sign up for our newsletter
  • Add our PTA Calendar to your personal calendar
  • Enter your current contact info so we can update our PTA School Directory
  • Learn more about your Puesta del Sol PTA!


Become a member of the Puesta del Sol PTA by September 12th to enter our raffle for two club-level tickets to the last regular season Mariners game! Drawing will be held at the Ice Cream Social on Friday, September 13th!

Tears & Cheers Coffee & Donuts


Parents and caregivers, please join us for coffee, treats and tissues in the Puesta del Sol Teatro on the first days of school.


Kindergarten:

  • Friday, Sept. 6th, 9:05-10:00am


Preschool:

  • Monday, Sept. 9th, 9:25-10:00am

Ice Cream Social


Friday, September 13th, 4:30-6:30pm


Covered Area outside Teatro


Help us kick off the new school year in a sweet way! Drop in for our annual ice cream social and get to know your school community! Information on programs & events offered this year will be available as well as help for back-to-school forms! This is a free event with plenty of ice cream for everyone. We highly encourage everyone to come!


If you have any questions, or if you are interested in helping with set up and clean up for this event, please reach out to events@puestadelsolpta.org.

Fall Mariners Night


Fall Mariners Night with Puesta del Sol PTA

Mariners vs. Athletics

Saturday, September 28th, 2024 at 6:40pm at T-Mobile Park


We have sections reserved for our group. Order early to make sure you get a seat!


$25 per ticket for main level seats.


Order here: https://puestadelsolpta.org/Packet/MarinersNight


Deadline to order is Wednesday, September 11th, 2024


Questions? Contact Aly at familyfun@puestadelsolpta.org


*Please note: Tickets will be emailed to the email address associated with your PTA account approximately a week prior to the game


**It is our PTA mission to support every child, financial assistance is available for this activity. If interested, please please see our Financial Aid Form.

Passport Club Kick Off Party!


ALL THINGS PASSPORT CLUB!!

Passport Club Kick-Off Party - Tuesday September 10th at 10:00am in the STEAM Room.


Please join us for our annual work party! Special shout out to our first timers, first grade parents!! This will be Passport Clubs 26th year. We need your help to make it a success. We’re going to be labeling, collating, stapling and organizing the Passport materials for our 1st graders and all new students and teachers. It will be fun to meet new parents and catch up with old friends. Yummy snacks and beverages will be provided too!


If you’re at school early, we could use help setting up. Feel free to reach out to Natalie at artappreciation@puestadelsolpta.org.

First Passport Check!


First Passport Check Day - Tuesday, September 24th from 12:30 to 3:30pm.


We need checkers!! We can train you on the fly. No experience needed. Have fun learning geography along with the students. Signup HERE.

Walkathon 2024


Get Ready for Our Annual Walkathon on September 27th!

We’re thrilled to announce our upcoming Puesta del Sol Walkathon, a fantastic way to support our school while having fun! On September 27th, students will walk and run to raise funds for important school programs and activities. It’s a fantastic way to support our school and to get to know the Puesta del Sol community.


Here is how you can help:


  1. Get Involved: Encourage your student to participate and fill out the back to school forms to select the size for their FREE -shirt! 
  2. RSVP: Please make sure to RSVP for your student. This is mandatory whether or not your student participates.
  3. Spread the word: Share this exciting event with family and friends.
  4. Make a Difference: Your gifts will support the vital educational resources and enrich our students’ learning experience.


Please visit the Walkathon page for more information on all the above. All updates will be made to that page. Together, we can make a meaningful impact and create wonderful memories!

Co-President: Aubra Moore


Co-President: Sarah Moon


Treasurer Deposits: Michele Snydsman


Treasurer Payables: Aly Cohen Droker


Secretary: Lymari Pinkston


Member at Large: Andrew Schnickel


VP of Membership: Jodi Sternoff


Director of School Relations: Carla Merkow


Co-Director of Educational Enhancements: Holly Ellis-Brown


Co-Director of Educational Enhancements: Bianca Coats


Co-Director of Educational Enhancements: Stacy Ruegilin


Co-Director of Fundraising: Jim Simmons


Co-Director of Fundraising: Lisa Schreiner


Co-Director of Special Events: Julie Keeney


Co-Director of Special Events: Rochelle Archer


Director of Communications: Annie Perry


Teacher Liaisons: Patti Carpenter & Emmy Park

Fall Extracurricular Classes


Would you like to add some extra pizazz to your child's learning this year? Our PTA sponsored Before and After School classes will be announced soon!


Details about new and returning classes will be updated on our PTA website over the next two weeks, and will be advertised in the next issue of the El Sol. In addition, some of our instructors will be available to chat with families at the Ice Cream Social on 9/13.


Classes are slated to begin the week of September 30th. Registration will open on September 20th at 9:00am.

BSD District Calendar

Transportation Information


Family Resources


Nutrition Services:

BSD Elementary Lunch Menu September 2024


Technology Support


Be a Bellevue School District Volunteer

National PTA 2024-2025 Multicultural Calendar

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