| Membership Drive | Pauline Fox | 12/6/2018 | 12/14/2018 |
Membership DriveJoin the PTA ! Puesta Del Sol PTA membership is open to everyone! PTA is an inclusive organization, and we invite any community members who care about healthy children and strong schools to join. LAST DAY to help us in the Power Surge membership contest. In addition to voting, members also receive some incredible additional benefits, such as access to the PTA online student and family directory , and discounts at the Fed-Ex Store and at Great Wolf Lodge. Learn more about the discounts available on our PTA Member Benefits page . ... read full article |
| We Need Your Support! Consider Hosting an Amity Intern During the 2019-2020 School Year | Ed Enhancement | 5/5/2019 | 5/17/2019 |
We Need Your Support! Consider Hosting an Amity Intern During the 2019-2020 School YearWe are looking for 6 more host families for our Amity interns in the 2019-2020 school year . As a host family you gain a new, unique friendship and learning experience by welcoming an intern from a Spanish speaking country into your home. Additionally, your child will benefit from extra practice and help with their Spanish language skills. We are adding some flexibility to the hosting duration with the addition of a half-year option. This will allow us to make better family/intern matches as well as potentially improve the experience for both interns and families. Even if you are a ... read full article |
| Family Movie Night - Friday, April 26th | Todd Patrick | 4/3/2019 | 4/27/2019 |
Family Movie Night - Friday, April 26thJoin Us for our PTA's Movie Night We would love to invite all of our Puesta del Sol families to come out and join us for this FREE Family Community Event, where we will be showing Moana in Spanish (with English subtitles). This is a great way for your child to earn Spanish Outside of School (SOS) hours, while having a great time with friends and family. There will be free Popcorn and Water, as well as Bake Sale items, to keep us munching while we watch this fun movie filled with adventure. Outside food is also welcome, but in respect ... read full article |
| Puesta del Sol Mariners Night! | Aly and Adam Droker | 2/16/2019 | 4/13/2019 |
Puesta del Sol Mariners Night!Saturday, April 27, 2019 @ 6:10 pm Texas Rangers vs. Seattle Mariners Ticket cost is $15/person. First 20,000 fans receive a Mitch Haniger Bobblehead! Check out this game flyer. Purchase tickets to the game! The DEADLINE to order is Friday , April 12th @ 11:00AM . If you would like to sit with another family, please order for the entire group. QUESTIONS? Contact Aly or Adam Droker at marinersnight@puestadelsolpta.org . ... read full article |
| Dining for Dinero - Chipotle | Sonia Porter | 2/15/2019 | 3/30/2019 |
Dining for Dinero - ChipotleWhen: Where: Time: Saturday, March 30, 2019 1328 156th Ave NE Bellevue, WA 98007 5:00pm - 9:00pm Here is a great opportunity to enjoy a meal with some Puesta del Sol friends. The next Dining for Dinero event will be Saturday, March 30th from 5 pm - 9 pm at Chipotle in Crossroads. 33% of all food and beverage purchases will be donated to the PTA. Please be sure to mention Puesta del Sol or present a printed or digital version of the flyer to the cashier. ... read full article |
| Class Picture Day! | Cindy Hunter | 1/31/2019 | 3/5/2019 |
Class Picture Day!... read full article |
| Support During the Holiday Season | Cindy Hunter | 12/6/2018 | 12/7/2018 |
Support During the Holiday SeasonOnce again this year, our PTA and school community are offering families additional help with the holidays. Please note, this is 100% confidential. For assistance, please email Sra. Duimovic with the below information for all children within the household: A need for the child (clothing/shoes and size) A want for the child (toys, books, arts/crafts, etc.) Every effort will be made to fulfill the wishes sent in. Please email Sra. Duimovic at duimovica@bsd405.org by December 7th. ... read full article |
| Fall Survey | Pauline Fox | 11/30/2018 | 12/5/2018 |
Fall SurveyIn order to plan for the next calendar year and beyond we would like to hear from you. What have you liked? How can the PTA be more informative? What do you think about the Big Give fundraising drive? Please take a moment to take our 2018 Fall Survey. Take the Survey ... read full article |
| Puesta del Sol Robotics Deadline | Cindy Hunter | 10/3/2018 | 10/5/2018 |
Puesta del Sol Robotics DeadlineRegister for Puesta del Sol Robotics Innovation Lab Classes Deadline: Friday, October 5th Puesta del Sol offers free Innovation Lab (Robotics) classes for all students through our partnership with the Bellevue Schools Foundation. Our Innovation Lab program helps to establish science, technology, engineering, and math concepts while also building on students’ team-building skills through fun challenges. Late registrations accepted. ... read full article |
| PTA After School Programs are BACK! | After School Programs Team | 9/30/2018 | 10/26/2018 |
PTA After School Programs are BACK!This year the PTA is sponsoring some returning favorites. Our After School Programs teach music and dance from Spain, Latin America, the Caribbean and Africa. These classes offer our students an opportunity expand their appreciation of culture and diversity, all taught in Spanish! Flamenco on Mondays Fiesta Latina on Tuesdays Bomba del Sol on Fridays All classes are from 3:35pm to 4:35pm, in the Puesta del Sol gymnasium. Session 1 will run Oct. 8 - Nov. 16. Registration opens on Monday, Oct. 1. The Drama Club (open to 4th and 5th grade students) uses the gym mid-November to mid-January, then Session 2 ... read full article |
| Book Fair - Join us in the library! | Events | 9/7/2018 | 9/28/2018 |
Book Fair - Join us in the library!September 24 th -28 th Come pick out new books in English and Spanish!! Visit our Book Fair Information Page to find out more about the event including days and times. Please VOLUNTEER to help us make the fair run smoothly. The Online Book Fair is now OPEN! ... read full article |
| Ice Cream Social - Please Help! | PTA Events | 9/3/2018 | 9/7/2018 |
Ice Cream Social - Please Help!Ice Cream Social Volunteers Are Needed! Please join us on Friday September 7th at 6:00pm for our annual Welcome Back Ice Cream Social sponsored by the PTA! We need help with set up, scooping ice cream, and clean up. Please sign up at the link below and be part of the fun! Various shifts are available so you can still enjoy this great mixer and visit with old and new friends. Yes, I Can Help! ... read full article |
| Back To School Forms | PTA Communications | 8/22/2018 | 9/5/2018 |
Back To School FormsIt's time! PTA Back to School Forms are ready! Purchase your PTA membership, pre-order your Yearbook, get a jump start on contributing to the annual fund, sign up for volunteering - all in "one-stop shopping"! ... read full article |
| Science Fair Registration Now Open! | PTA Science Fair Team | 1/31/2019 | 3/20/2019 |
Science Fair Registration Now Open!This year's Science Fair is Wednesday, March 27th and it's not too early to begin planning your science fair project! Registration begins on Tuesday, February 12 th . Visit our Science Fair page to learn more about how to pick a topic, design a project, and purchase a board to display your project. Volunteers are needed to ensure the event runs smoothly. Please contact sciencefair@puestadelsolpta.org with questions. ... read full article |
| Box Tops Due 10/26 | Cindy Hunter | 10/5/2018 | 10/26/2018 |
Box Tops Due 10/26Baking and watching football means Box Tops collection time and we are running out of time to submit the most Box Tops by 11/1. Parents, families, we need your help! Drop your Box Tops at the Puesta del Sol office by October 26th! Let's help Puesta del Sol ! ... read full article |
| PTA General Membership Meeting | Communications | 9/17/2018 | 9/26/2018 |
PTA General Membership MeetingWhen: Time: Location: Wednesday, Sept. 26th 7:00pm Puesta del Sol Gymnasium Join us for the first PTA General Membership Meeting ! We will review the PTA budget for the 2018-19 school year and present proposed changes to the PTA Standing Rules. Your voice and your vote are important! Please join us! ... read full article |
| New Volunteer Procedures! | Cindy Hunter | 9/10/2018 | 9/24/2018 |
New Volunteer Procedures!Would you like to volunteer in the classroom, help out with school events or chaperone field trips? If yes, you will need to complete a background check prior to volunteering at Puesta del Sol. BSD is transitioning to an online volunteer registry database and is no longer accepting paper applications. If you wish to volunteer, please go to the Verified Volunteers website. ... read full article |
| Information for Incoming Kindergarten Students | Cindy Hunter | 6/26/2018 | 9/6/2018 |
Information for Incoming Kindergarten StudentsWelcome to Puesta del Sol! Are you looking for information for your incoming Kindergarten student? Please check out our 2018 Kindergarten Orientation page . You will find information on the following topics: Kindergarten Placement: Kindercamp WaKids Family Connections Conference Kindergarten Curriculum Night 2018 Summer Playdate Schedule - Updated Kindergarten School Supplies List ... read full article |
| Remembering Monique | Todd Patrick | 5/17/2019 | 5/24/2019 |
Remembering MoniqueDear Puesta del Sol and ISA Community: Crystal Coldiron has volunteered to compile stories, memories, and pictures of Monique to give to her kids. As your kids share stories or you have some that come to your mind, please send them to Crystal: Crystal_Coldiron (at) hotmail (dot) com. It can be short and sweet or full of details. If you have some good pictures...(think spirit week days!), send those too! Thank you! Please pass along to other ISA community members who are no longer at Puesta del Sol. ... read full article |
| Puesta del Sol’s PTA Academic Challenge 2019 | Todd Patrick | 4/18/2019 | 5/3/2019 |
Puesta del Sol’s PTA Academic Challenge 2019Academic Challenge deadline is May 3rd! Drop off Academic Challenge materials in the school office from Monday, 4/29 - Friday, 5/3. Academic Challenge is a non-competitive, voluntary program consisting of academic challenges offered for all K-5 students at Puesta del Sol. Students may select from a variety of challenges which must be completed outside of school. See the descriptions of the challenges and their due dates on the Academic Challenge website page . The deadline to turn in time sheet s (available in the office or on the website) and the Final Submission Form is 5/3. No ... read full article |
| Puesta del Sol's PTA Academic Challenge 2019 | Todd patrick | 3/30/2019 | 4/13/2019 |
Puesta del Sol's PTA Academic Challenge 2019The deadline for the Academic Challenge is approaching! Can your student still participate? YES! Academic Challenge is a non-competitive, voluntary program consisting of seven (7) academic challenges offered for all K-5 students at Puesta del Sol Elementary. Students choose and complete challenges throughout the school year. These challenges must be completed outside of school. • ALL students are eligible! • Complete 5 out of 7 challenges receive a trophy! • Complete all 7 challenges receive the Principal's Medal! • Challenges have unique deadlines. Visit the Academic Challenge website page specific info regarding due dates. ... read full article |
| Puesta del Sol Choir Concerts - Save the Date! | 3/21/2019 | 4/24/2019 |
Puesta del Sol Choir Concerts - Save the Date!Each year in the spring, Puesta del Sol students participate in a music concert in the Puesta del Sol gymnasium. Please make sure these April Concert dates are on your calendar! First Grade: Wed., April 17th - 6pm Second Grade: Wed., April 17th - 7pm Third Grade: Wed., April 24th - 6pm Fourth Grade: Wed., April 24th - 7pm Sra. Rose will send more details for each class closer to the date. ... read full article |
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| Science Fair Info Online Presentation | Cindy Hunter | 2/15/2019 | 3/27/2019 |
Science Fair Info Online PresentationWith the school cancellations this week, we were unable to hold the planned Science Fair Information Night. The Science Fair Chairs have put together a 17 minute video presentation to help parents better understand how to participate in the Science Fair on Wednesday, March 27th. This video is packed with information about the Science Fair- if you have a question, odds are very high that you will find an answer in the video! After Mid-Winter Break, we may hold a conference call to answer any remaining questions. If you would like to participate in the call, please send an ... read full article |
| Math Olympiad begins January 17th | Jen Meyer | 1/11/2019 | 1/18/2019 |
Math Olympiad begins January 17thMath Olympiad is beginning soon for interested 5th grade students. Registration is open now and forms are due Monday, January 14th. Information and application packet are available on the Math Olympiad page. Practices will be held Monday and Thursday mornings, 7:50-8:50am in Sra. Walteros' classroom (room 200). First practice is Thursday, January 17th. Questions? Email matholympiad@puestadelsolpta.org . ... read full article |
| 4th & 5th Grade Play | Cindy Hunter | 1/9/2019 | 1/19/2019 |
4th & 5th Grade PlayPuesta del Sol and Studio East present Pirates of the Curry Bean. Anchors away and set sail for swashbuckling pirate adventure on the high seas in this piratical musical that's sure to shake your booty! Tickets available - don't miss out! Location: Lee Theatre at Forest Ridge School 4800 139th Ave SE, Bellevue, WA 98006 Dates: Friday, January 18th Saturday, January 19th Time: 7:00 p.m. ... read full article |
| Save the Date: Drama Club 2018-19 Auditions | Drama Club | 10/22/2018 | 11/27/2018 |
Save the Date: Drama Club 2018-19 AuditionsWho: 4th & 5th graders When: November 26-27 Where: Puesta del Sol Gym Save the date! Join your friends in putting on Puesta del Sol's annual musical. This year's musical is "Pirates of the Curry Bean." The first fifty 4th and 5th graders to sign up get a part! First mandatory all cast rehearsal is Thursday, November 29! Cast members need to be available at least 2 days/week for rehearsal M, Tu, Th, F and make all mandatory dates (11/29-30 and 1/14-19). Conflicts? We cast around them! For more info, check out the Drama Club ... read full article |
| PTA's First Movie Night of the School Year! | Events | 10/16/2018 | 11/2/2018 |
PTA's First Movie Night of the School Year!When: Where: Time: Movie: Cost: Friday, November 2, 2018 Puesta del Sol Gymnasium 6:00pm Disney's "Coco" Free Admission Join us for our PTA's First Movie Night of the School Year- Disney's "Coco"! We would love to invite all of our Puesta del Sol families to come out and join us for this FREE Family Community Event, where we will be showing Disney's “Coco” in Spanish (with English subtitles). This is a great way for your child to earn Spanish Outside of School (SOS) hours, while having a great time with friends and family. Doors will open at 6pm so ... read full article |
| La Bienvenida--Incoming Kindergarten Potluck | Todd Patrick | 5/17/2019 | 5/30/2019 |
La Bienvenida--Incoming Kindergarten PotluckWe invite incoming kindergarten families to come meet other Kindergarten families, share in a potluck and learn how to prepare for Spanish Immersion Kindergarten. You do not want to miss this event as the Kindergarten teachers will be providing information on how to be ready for Kindergarten. Thursday, May 30, 5:30-7:00 PM , Puesta del Sol Gymnasium ... read full article |
| Next Passport Club Check Day is May 21! | Passport Club | 5/7/2019 | 5/21/2019 |
Next Passport Club Check Day is May 21!Itinerary for May is Spain Sign up to help with Passport Club Check Day For more information reference our Passport Club page . ... read full article |
| Volunteer For Field Day! | Todd Patrick | 5/1/2019 | 6/7/2019 |
Volunteer For Field Day!WHEN: June 7, 2019 TIME: 1:30-3:00 PM WHERE: Puesta del Sol Fields! VOLUNTEER: Sign up! We need your help to make Field Day fantastic. This is always an exciting day to experience with your children and we need a lot of volunteers to help to keep all the stations running. Set up begins at 10am and clean up finishes at 4pm. We look forward to seeing you all there! ... read full article |
| 5th Grade Legacy Project Bake Sale | Cindy Hunter | 3/1/2019 | 3/27/2019 |
5th Grade Legacy Project Bake SaleCome support the 5 th graders as they earn funds for their legacy project by selling pizza and baked goods at the Science Fair on March 27, 2019 from 6pm - 8pm. Want to donate baked goods to sell during science fair? Sign up to donate baked goods today! Q uestions? Contact Tricia Ignacio at FifthGradeEvents@puestadelsolpta.org ... read full article |
| General Membership Meeting Follow-Up | PTA Co-Presidents | 2/7/2019 | 2/16/2019 |
General Membership Meeting Follow-UpDear Puesta del Sol Famlies, It was exciting to see a well-rounded engaged group of parents at our International Spanish Academy (ISA) Information Night and General Membership meeting. It does not go unnoticed that many Puesta del Sol families care about our ISA program and are curious about the 12-year scope and the vast opportunities our students are afforded in Middle School and High School. Thank you to Paris Granville, our BSD World Language Developer, for presenting and to the student panel from Tillicum Middle School and Newport High School. During our general membership meeting, we learned important ... read full article |
| ISA Reciprocal Exchange Program | Cindy Hunter | 1/9/2019 | 1/30/2019 |
ISA Reciprocal Exchange ProgramISA Parent Meeting on Reciprocal Exchange Program Date: Wednesday, January 30th @ 7pm Location: Newport High School Library The ISA Committee invites you to an information meeting about the new reciprocal exchange program planned for the 2019-20academic year. Designed to augment the ISA program in Spanish language and cultural literacy, this program is to become an on-going opportunity for ISA students in 10th grade. Come and meet Mr. Carlos Aguado San Jose, Director of INESLE Madrid working in conjunction with partner school St Maria la Blanca in Madrid. Information about summer language program opportunities for middle and high school ... read full article |
| Dads: It's Not Too Late To Sign Up For A Watch D.O.G.S. Day | Watch Dogs | 12/18/2018 | 1/9/2019 |
Dads: It's Not Too Late To Sign Up For A Watch D.O.G.S. DayCongratulations Puesta Del Sol WATCH D.O.G.S. dads - We're on pace to surpass last year's participation in the WATCH D.O.G.S. program! Even if you missed our kickoff at Walkathon this year, there's still time to be a positive male role model actively engaged with your kids at school. If you've already volunteered, you can sign up for another one-day or half-day shift. To participate: Make sure your background check is complete through the Verified Volunteers website. Sign up at: http://signup.com/go/jyeLtLd (NOTE: the URL is case-sensitive). Questions ? Contact Puesta del Sol parent Tyler Parris with questions at watchdogs@puestadelsolpta.org . ... read full article |
| PTA Bellevue Ice Rink Fundaiser | Cindy Hunter | 12/6/2018 | 1/13/2019 |
PTA Bellevue Ice Rink FundaiserSay "Puesta del Sol" at the Bellevue Ice Rink! Grab a group of friends to join you at the Bellevue Ice Rink. This year, $3 of every paid admission will go toward our Puesta del Sol PTA. Please notify the rink staff upon arrival. Say "Puesta del Sol Elementary"! Fundraising Dates: November 23rd - December 21st , and January 1st - 13th Location: Bellevue Downtown Park 100 100th Ave. NE, Bellevue, WA 98004 Please note that the Bellevue Rink will be open during winter break without a fundraising benefit. Bellevue Downtown Ice Rink information ... read full article |
| Teacher and Staff Favorites | Cindy Hunter | 6/1/2019 | 6/23/2019 |
Teacher and Staff FavoritesHave you ever wanted to show a teacher or staff member your appreciation for their hard work, but had no idea what to get? Our wonderful room parents have compiled a Teacher and Staff Favorites List for your use! If you have any questions regarding the Teacher and Staff Favorites List, please contact Annie Robinson at roomparentcoordinator@puestadelsolpta.org . ... read full article |
| Congratulations Math Olympians! | Todd Patrick | 5/17/2019 | 5/31/2019 |
Congratulations Math Olympians!We would like to congratulate our 5th Grade "Mathletes". Our Puesta del Sol Math Olympiad program has a long standing and popular tradition to not only enhance our 5th Grade students' math proficiency but also to create a fun environment of friendly competition and math learning. This year there were 22 5th grade students that participated in our Math Olympiad program. These students finished 24 lessons with numerous homework hours which culminated in a Math Competition with other elementary schools and middle schools. All six groups of students received a medal for superior performance on Section 1 and one ... read full article |
| Puesta del Sol: Update on School Construction | Cindy Hunter | 4/24/2019 | 5/10/2019 |
Puesta del Sol: Update on School ConstructionThe completion and move into the new Puesta del Sol will now take place in the summer of 2021 to begin the 2021-2022 school year. Check your email for more detailed information from Principal Shearer. ... read full article |
| Save the Date! | Cindy Hunter | 3/1/2019 | 8/24/2019 |
Save the Date!15th Annual Jubilee Service Day is August 24, 2019 The 15th Annual Jubilee Service Day will be on August 24, 2019. The goal of the service day is to help Bellevue schools and teachers prepare for the start of a new school year. Volunteer registration opens in early June. Questions? Contact kenc@jubileereach.org ... read full article |
| Bellevue Schools Foundation Education Series | Cindy Hunter | 1/17/2019 | 3/5/2019 |
Bellevue Schools Foundation Education SeriesAngst: Raising Awareness Around Anxiety Tuesday, March 5, 2019 at 7pm - 8:30pm Chinook Middle School Commons 2001 98th Ave NE Bellevue, WA 98004 The Bellevue Schools Foundation, in partnership with Medina, Chinook and Odle I-Connect and Chinook Middle School, are hosting a screening of an important film, Angst , created to start community conversations about ANXIETY and provide tools, resources and hope. The event will feature a viewing of the 56-minute film, followed by an informative panel discussion. Panelists are Maria Barrios, parent from Medina Elementary School; Dr. Rindee Ashcraft, Polaris Family Behavioral Health; and ... read full article |
| Every Child. One Voice. | Amy Ulrich | 12/18/2018 | 1/1/2019 |
Every Child. One Voice.WSPTA wants ALL members to advocate for PTA priorities. What are our priorities? How do members advocate? Learn more here ! This article will be updated with 2019 dates soon. Here are the dates you need to know: 1/21/19: Bellevue PTSA goes to Olympia (all members welcome!) 2/11/19: WSPTA Focus Day. WSPTA can help you advocate to legislators face to face. 2/11/19 - 2/15/19: WSPTA Advocacy Week. During this week WSPTA will send requests to members to contact legislators about specific issues. What can you do now? Sign up for Voter Voice Action Alerts. ... read full article |
| PTA Support for Families in Need | Cindy Hunter | 12/18/2018 | 1/23/2019 |
PTA Support for Families in NeedYour PTA provides support for Puesta del Sol families in need in a variety of ways. Please take a look at our new website page for details on how to apply for financial aid for PTA membership, yearbooks and after school programs, and to find out about other resources available to help our families who may need a little help. ... read full article |
| Library Volunteers Needed | Sra. Brody | 9/7/2018 | 9/23/2018 |
Library Volunteers NeededThe Puesta del Sol Library is a great opportunity for you to see your student and his/her classmates each week while helping out in one of our treasured school resources. Each class can use 1-2 volunteers to shelve books and help the students at check out time. Please also consider learning how to cover books or coming in to do other small library projects. Training for shelving, checking out, and covering books is available by appointment - contact adminsupport@puestadelsolpta.org to inquire about training. Sign up as a Library volunteer for your student's class today! ... read full article |
| Newsletter Publication Schedule- Spring | Cindy Hunter | 4/1/2019 | 6/20/2019 |
Newsletter Publication Schedule- SpringSubscribe Now! Check your email inbox every other Friday for our PTA El Sol newsletter publication to find out the latest school and PTA news, activities, events and volunteer opportunities. Here is the Spring publication schedule: El Sol Fridays: 5/31, 6/14 ... read full article |
| Newsletter Publication Schedule- Winter | Cindy Hunter | 12/9/2018 | 3/30/2019 |
Newsletter Publication Schedule- WinterSubscribe Now! Check your email inbox every other Friday for our PTA El Sol newsletter publication to find out the latest school and PTA news, activities, events and volunteer opportunities. Here is the Winter publication schedule: El Sol Fridays: 1/11, 1/25, 2/8, 2/15 (if needed), 3/1, 3/15, 3/29 Note: There will be no newsletter publication over Mid-Winter Break, 2/18 – 2/22. ... read full article |
| Parent-Organized Facebook Groups | Pauline Fox | 6/25/2018 | 7/1/2019 |
Parent-Organized Facebook GroupsPuesta del Sol Elementary- All Grade Parent Discussion Puesta del Sol School Garden Puesta del Sol Class of 2031 (Kindergarten) Puesta del Sol Class of 2030 (1st grade) Puesta del Sol Class of 2029 (2nd grade) Puesta del Sol Class of 2028 (3rd grade) Puesta del Sol Class of 2027 (4th grade) Puesta del Sol Class of 2026 (5th grade) * Please note: Individual Facebook groups for each class are parent-organized and are not PTA-sponsored. ... read full article |
