The Big Give Fundraising Drive

  Help us raise $75,000 to support our Puesta del Sol community! Donate Online PayPal Monthly Giving Cash or Check when returning the Yellow Envelope Pledge Form Corporate Matching Our Big Give Fundraising Drive, runs until November 19th . Watch for yellow envelopes coming home with your student. Please have your student return their envelope and pledge form to their teacher, with or without donation. The classroom with the most envelopes returned will win a prize! To see how your donation helps support PTA programs, please see our Fundraising Information Page. Thank you for your support! ... read full article

DEI Committee January Meeting

Join the DEI Committee for our monthly meeting to plan programs and support our work! Thursday, January 6th at 7:00 pm   Join the Zoom Meeting Meeting ID: 867 8065 2837 Passcode: puesta ... read full article

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 . Due to recent guidance from the Bellevue School District, the meeting will be online only . Please register in advance at zoom.us/register/tZIkfuCvr....   ... read full article

December Passport Check Day

Next Passport Check Day is Tuesday, December 14th. This is a short month, so start studying now! Click here to volunteer! Special Itinerary for this month is Honduras     Learn more at our Passport Club page.   ... read full article

Ice Cream Social - Scooping Up Some Fun!

Let's "scoop" up some fun Tuesday 9/21 ! Dining for Dinero and PTA Events teams have joined together for some frozen treat enjoyment and to also raise money for the PTA. Due to Covid restrictions, we are unable to have a large Ice Cream Social gathering at the school, however we hope you can come join us at the Frosty Barrel at the Newcastle Commons on Tuesday, September 21 , anytime between 3:00-10:00pm . Don't forget to mention the code " SOL21 " for proceeds to benefit Puesta del Sol PTA! ... read full article

Incoming Kindergarteners Summer Playdates

  Welcome to our incoming Kindergarten students & families! Our PTA Family Fun team has planned a bunch of playdates over the summer to have an opportunity to meet each other. Two more opportunities this year! *Additional Date Added*   Saturday, September 11th—5pm Lake Hills Community Park (aka "the boat park") 1200 164th Ave SE   Questions? Email: welcomepuestaclassof2034@puestadelsolpta.org A closed Facebook page has been created for the  Puesta del Sol Class of 2034 by a Puesta del Sol parent. This Facebook group is not affiliated with the PTA. We encourage you to join the page to get to know ... read full article

Camp Kindness

Do you consider KINDNESS essential? Want to empower your child with greater self-awareness and resilience so they can thrive in daily life? Join the FREE Kind World Explorers parent + child club led by 5th grader Nina Coelho and her mom! This is a free parent-led club which focuses on fostering generous, courageous, and compassionate character in our kids and community. Our Puesta del Sol club kicks off in February and will meet 6 times. Activities will consist of a mix of crafts, games, mindfulness and reflection time! The first 3 weeks we will focus on ways to practice COMPASSION ... read full article

Volunteer for Fifth Grade Graduation!

Class of 2029 (current Fifth Grade Families) let's make this year's 5th Grade Graduation great! We are looking for energetic, creative volunteers who love to organize, to plan this year's 5th Grade graduation for Puesta del Sol Elementary. Planning starts NOW so we can be ready for June. Interested in helping? Please e-mail: events@puestadelsolpta.org . ... read full article

Free Streaming Movies for January

  Watch FREE streaming movies this school year! Did you know Puesta del Sol PTA pays the license allowing teachers to show copyrighted material like movies or documentaries at school? Swank, our movie licensing company, is piloting FREE access to selected movies on scheduled dates, including streaming in Spanish and other languages (when available). PTA Members—you do not need to email to get the code. See here . NON-PTA Members—email events@puestadelsolpta.org for directions and passcode (sorry, the info can only be e-mailed).  Movies are available on scheduled dates (see below) Allow >2 business days to get the code. The codes ... read full article

Free Streaming Movies for December

Swank, the movie licensing company, is letting us stream and watch FREE selected movies this school year! Did you know Puesta del Sol PTA pays the license allowing teachers to show copyrighted material like movies or documentaries at school? This year, Swank is piloting FREE access to selected movies on scheduled dates, this includes streaming in Spanish (when available). To access the movie, email events@puestadelsolpta.org now to get the directions and passcode! Movies are available on scheduled dates (see below) Allow at >2 business days before your desired movie to get your code. The code does not apply beyond our ... read full article

Family Explorations: Dia de los Muertos

Join the Puesta del Sol familia to learn about and explore the rich and meaningful traditions of Dia de los Muertos. The DEI committee is presenting two live virtual bilingual events; come to one or both! Tuesday, November 2nd at 6:30 pm Dia de los Muertos Live Presentation Alonso Chehade, Vanessa Lopez-Kopp, Jackie Zawalski and Sra. Ojeda will take us on a virtual journey exploring the memories, tastes, traditions, symbols, art and beauty of Dia de los Muertos. Questions and discussion will follow. Fully bilingual and streamed via YouTube: https://youtu.be/drFYaIAPz5Y . Wednesday, November 3rd at 3:00 pm Virtual Calavera Art ... read full article

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Virtual Meeting

Are you interested in setting the course for the DEI committee this year? We would love your participation! We will be partnering with the school to help integrate the values of diversity, equity, and inclusion and to host parent and family events. We believe the diversity of our beloved familia is our strength! Thursday September 23rd, 7-7:45 pm RSVP to diversity@puestadelsolpta.org for the zoom link to the meeting. If you are interested and cannot attend, please let us know. You can also join the Facebook group " Puesta del Sol Equity and Diversity Page " to follow updates. ... read full article

Playdates! Grades 1 and 3

Playdates! We will be featuring weekend, smaller grade-based playdates for a chance to meet and bond with fellow Puesta del Sol families by grade . Location: Lake Hills Community Park (aka "the boat park") 1200 164th Ave SE . First Grade Playdate *make-up date* Saturday, October 2nd, 5:00pm Third Grade Playdate Sunday, October 3rd, 5:00pm We will also have more to come! If you are interested in hosting a Playdate for your grade, please connect with events@puestadelsolpta.org . ... read full article

2021-22 Teacher Assignments

2021-22 Teacher Assignments were emailed to parents on August 27. ... read full article

School Supplies 2021-22

  Get ready for back to school and check out the school supplies for 2021-22 .  If you are shopping at  Amazon.com , remember to sign up for AmazonSmile and designate Puesta del Sol Elementary/Sunset Elementary PTA Bellevue Council 2 3 95 . It costs you nothing and gets money donated to our PTA with each purchase! It works—our PTA has received $755.38 as of June 2021! Sign up at https://smile.amazon.com .   ... read full article

NW Harvest Fundraiser

The Puesta del Sol PTA is raising money to support Northwest Harvest, the largest Food Bank Network in Washington State. They give money to individual Food Banks where people can get food without paying for it. Due to COVID, the numbers of people depending on Food Banks has doubled! Please consider making an online donation today. DONATE: https://northwestharvest.donorsupport.co/-/NNEVRQJK , or mail a check made out to “Northwest Harvest” to PO Box 12272 Seattle, WA 98102, or call Donor Relations at 800.722.6924. Make sure to mention Puesta PTA! ... read full article

BSD Local Capital and Tech Levy

On the February 8, 2022, special election ballot, the Bellevue School District has two levies that are before voters. These are replacement levies and if they are not approved by votes BSD will not be able to provide many of the wonderful programs that so many enjoy. The levies support the following: Local Education Program and Ops Levy:  1. State does not fully fund education Special Education 7 periods a day Class sizes Nurses 2. Creating Opportunities for students • After-school activ... learn more...   ... read full article

Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day is on January 17. On or around this date, here are some ways Puesta families can honor the legacy of Dr. King through learning and service. Seattle MLK Day Rally and March - Monday, January 17, 11 am at Garfield High School Local volunteer opportunities through United Way Day of Service - Monday, January 17 Lake Sammamish State Park MLK Quote Walk , January 12th - 23rd Interactive Virtual Storytime with Northwest African-American Museum, Sunday, January 9th at 1 pm or view archived storytimes online African-American Heritage Book list from KCLS (books available online) ... read full article

Meet our new Amity Intern

  Paula Jimenez Hi everybody! I’m Paula. I am 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, do hiking, go to the gym, read a book and so on. I studied primary and kindergarten education degree and nowadays, I continue with a master. Also, I love cooking different cultural dishes overall Mexican and Italian food. Moreover, I love travelling and I’ve visited some European countries like Italian, Luxemburg, Croatia and so ... read full article

BSD Nurse News - November 3, 2021

NURSE NEWS               The Pfizer COVID vaccine has been authorized for ages 5-11. Read more: BSD Nurse News - November 3, 2021 ... read full article

Walk to School/Bus Stop Day

Bellevue SchoolPool October 6 Walk to School/Bus Stop Day Together, let’s encourage students to walk to school or their bus stop! Families are all invited to participate by leaving cars behind, getting exercise with friends and experiencing a bit less traffic on the walk to school and bus stops. The Bellevue SchoolPool will be supporting the day with incentives and recognition for schools and students. For more information, check out: https://chooseyourwaybellevue.org/schoolpool   ... read full article

Looking for Amity Host Families 2021-22

Puesta del Sol is looking for host families for our 2021-22 Amity interns. Host families play a vital role in the success of the program. By welcoming an intern from another country into their home, volunteer host families gain friendship, understanding, knowledge and a connection to the world. Host families will experience new tastes and customs and have the chance to practice their intern's language. Your children will learn about different parts of the world from the intern and may receive extra help with their own language studies. At Puesta del Sol, our host families typically host for  13 weeks ... read full article

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 and listen to great speakers and hear updates from district leaders and the BSD School Board PTSA liaison. ... read full article

November is National Native American Heritage Month

We encourage you to talk about, learn, and explore Indigenous Native American history and culture on your own and engage with these rich local resources. Visit the Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture (Seattle) Visit the Duwamish Longhouse (Seattle) Take a hike and make a pledge of protection in the Snoqualmie Lands Read this month's school-wide text, We are Grateful: Otsaliheliga by Traci Sorell, or check out books about Native American heritage from the KCLS library   ... read full article

October is Now Dyslexia Awareness Month In Washington State

Washington State’s new literacy screening and intervention law goes into effect this 2021-22 school year. This law requires schools to screen students for literacy problems and provide target support on a faster timeline. Decoding Dyslexia Washington State (DDWA) has prepared this handy 3 page packet for families. It includes a "Question and Answer” page, a “Parent Worksheet”, and an “Information from the School” worksheet. These were designed by DDWA for use by families who receive notice from the school that their child has been “flagged” by a literacy screener. – Source: Decoding Dyslexia https://www.facebook.com/decodingdyslexia.wa/ Join the BSD Parent Dyslexia Facebook ... read full article

PTA Newsletter / El Sol

Click here to read current or past issues of El Sol ... read full article

Bellevue PTSA Council School Board Candidate Forum

The Bellevue PTSA Council is hosting a School Board Candidate Forum on October 14, 2021 from 6-8pm. Questions will be community-generated, and ALL candidates will respond to ALL questions. Send questions to advocacy@bellevueptsacouncil.com . Meeting details will be shared on the Bellevue PTSA Council website closer to the meeting date. ... read full article

WSPTA Legislative Assembly

The 43rd Annual Legislative Assembly will take place in a virtual format on October 23 and 24, 2021. The purpose of legislative assembly is to determine the legislative priorities of WSPTA, to educate and mobilize advocates, and to advance WSPTA’s legislative program. For details, see https://www.wastatepta.org/events-programs/legislative-assembly/ All PTA members are invited to attend. If you are interested in attending as a voting delegate on behalf of the Puesta del Sol PTA, please contact president@puestadelsolpta.org by October 3.   ... read full article

Support the Puesta del Sol PTA - Donate Today!

Support the PTA: Donate Today ... read full article

There is Such Thing As FREE LUNCH!

NO CHARGE for school meals during the 2021-2022 school year! Learn More! ... read full article

Follow us on Facebook / Parent Groups

  facebook.com/Puestadelsolpta Join Facebook Parent Groups (not PTA-sponsored): Puesta del Sol Elementary- All Grade Parent Discussion Puesta del Sol School Garden Puesta del Sol Class of 2034 (Kindergarten) Puesta del Sol Class of 2033 (1st Grade) Puesta del Sol Class of 2032 (2nd grade) Puesta del Sol Class of 2031 (3rd grade) Puesta del Sol Class of 2030 (4th grade) Puesta del Sol Class of 2029 (5th grade) Puesta del Sol Class of 2028 (Graduated) * Please note: Individual Facebook groups for each class are parent-organized and are not PTA-sponsored. ... read full article

Instagram.com/PuestaDelSolPTA

https://www.instagram.com/puestadelsolpta/ ... read full article