Puesta del Sol PTA Fall General Membership Meeting

Join us for the Puesta del Sol PTA Fall General Membership Meeting on Thursday October 17 in the Puesta del Sol PTA Library from 7-9pm. During this meeting, we’ll review and vote on PTA business and discuss upcoming events. Refreshments will be provided. Can’t make it in person? No problem! You can join virtually ( zoom link ). We look forward to seeing you there! Childcare Available We are partnering with Right at School to have childcare available during our general membership meeting. You must register all children you need watched. There is a limited number of spots available. Please ... read full article

Cross-Cultural Event: Mercados del Mundo (Markets Around the World)

Join us for the final event in our series of Cross-Cultural Events this year! 4th and 5th grade Leadership Club students will transform the Teatro and outdoor space into a lively marketplace. Learn about cultural traditions and experience food, music, crafts and more. There are no costs at the event and all are welcome! --- ¡Únete a nosotros en el último evento de nuestra serie de Eventos Interculturales de este año! Los alumnos del Club de Liderazgo de 4.º y 5.º grado transformarán el Teatro y el espacio al aire libre en un animado mercado. Aprende sobre tradiciones culturales y ... read full article

SpEd Family Meet Up!

Please join us for a Family Meet-Up after school on May 12th! Families of students who need support to thrive at school are invited to play and chat together. Your student does not need a 504 or IEP plan for you to join us. This is an informal time for parents and caregivers to connect with each other while our kids play on the playground. Siblings and friends are welcome! Please attend for the length of time that works for your family. Chalk & snacks will be provided. Please email  specialed@puestadelsolpta.org  for more information. ¡Únase a nosotros en la Reunión ... read full article

Join the 2026 Auction Committee

Help us celebrate in a big way! Join us as we start to plan for our Spring 2026 Fundraiser. Please reach out to auction@puestadelsolpta.org   for more information ¡Ayúdanos a celebrar a lo grande! Únete a nosotros mientras comenzamos a planificar nuestra recaudación de fondos de primavera de 2026. Para más información, escríbenos a auction@puestadelsolpta.org . ... read full article

Puesta Del Sol PTA Board Nominations

The Puesta Del Sol Nomination Committee would like to announce the current nominations for the 2025-2026 Board: Co-President: Lymari Zayas-Pinkston (to join Sarah Moon) Payable Treasurer: James Applegate Deposit Treasurer: Yujin Lin Secretary: Lindsay Nava VP Membership: Taylor Luiten For the office of Co-Directors of Educational Enhancement: Jamie Strange & Scott Bailey (to join Bianca Coats) For the office of Director of School Relations: Open Please Email membership@puestadelsolpta.org by May 14th if you intend to run. Nominations can also be taken from the floor.  Elections will be held on May 29, 2025, at 6:30 PM during the General Meeting.   ... read full article

May 27th Passport Club Signup Genius

Passport Check Days are fast-paced and fun-filled and a great way to volunteer at school. As a checker you'll have the opportunity to work with students from first to fifth grade quizzing them on their geography knowledge. Our volunteers take turns bringing snacks for the teachers and volunteers. Please indicate in the comments section if you need to come late or leave early or are a first time checker. If you sign-up for a slot and can't come to check, please take yourself off the sign-up or let us know at passport@puestadelsolpta.org. Thanks!   Sign Up Here! ... read full article

Passport Check May 27th Special Itinerary

May 27th passport check is Spain! ... read full article

Summer Park Playdates

Are you interested in helping to organize/host grade-level summer park playdates? If so, please email Aly at familyfun@puestadelsolpta.org with the incoming grade level/s you will assist with or fill out this form by May 9th, 2025 - Link to Form   We will work together to set up and host a variety of dates, times, and locations that won't overlap between grade levels. ... read full article

Teacher Appreciation Lunch: Rice Bowls!

Show your appreciation and support for staff this week with a nourishing meal. Please sign-up! Bring items to staff lounge by 10:40 am. Rice pots can come early and cook in the staff lounge. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/409054EA4A82EA4F94-56113193-puesta   --- Demuestre su agradecimiento y apoyo al personal esta semana con una comida nutritiva. ¡Inscríbase! Lleve los artículos a la sala de profesores antes de las 10:40 a. m. Las ollas de arroz pueden llegar temprano y cocinarse en la sala de profesores. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/409054EA4A82EA4F94-56113193-puesta   ... read full article

Flag Procession at the International Art Festival- Sign up!

    The International Art Festival includes a flag procession representing the many cultures and heritages of our community. Students in grades K-5 are invited to join in the flag parade where they will walk a short route inside the school carrying a flag connected to their heritage at the start of the festival. Sign up for the Flag Procession here: https://forms.gle/24Whq18Nni3vJsKJ6   (one per family.) Deadline is April 25. More information about the International Art Festival is available on the website: https://puestadelsolpta.org/Page/Programs/InternationalFestival   ---- Desfile de Banderas en el Festival Internacional de Arte (Miércoles 21 de mayo): ¡Inscríbete! El ... read full article

International Artfest Meeting for Art Appreciation Volunteers!

Thursday, March 20th at 9:00am ART Room The 3rd annual International ArtFest is coming up quickly. We will have a short meeting to go over the details and get ideas. Now is the time to plan your art projects and get creative with fellow art appreciation volunteers. As is the custom, coffee and snacks will be provided. --- El tercer Festival Internacional anual de Arte se acerca rapidamente. Tendremos una breve reunion para repasar los detalles y obtener ideas. Ahora es el momento de planificar sus proyectos de arte y ser creativos con otros voluntarios que aprecian la arte. Como ... read full article

Thank you for a great Book Fair!

Thank you for a Wonderful Book Fair Week! As you probably know, last week we had our Scholastic Book Fair! Thank you to all the students, care-givers, teachers, and staff who made our Book Fair a resounding success. The first goal of our planning team was to encourage a love of reading in our students. The joy in our kids' faces when they first walked into the STEAM room last week was HUGE! We estimate well over 450 actual brand new books (not those lovely journals) were put into the hands of our kids this past week. Our second goal ... read full article

March 25th Passport Club Signup Genius

Passport Check Days are fast-paced and fun-filled and a great way to volunteer at school. As a checker you'll have the opportunity to work with students from first to fifth grade quizzing them on their geography knowledge. Our volunteers take turns bringing snacks for the teachers and volunteers. Please indicate in the comments section if you need to come late or leave early or are a first time checker. If you sign-up for a slot and can't come to check, please take yourself off the sign-up or let us know at passport@puestadelsolpta.org. Thanks! Sign Up Here! ... read full article

Passport Check March 25th Special Itinerary

March 25th passport check is Finland ... read full article

Movie Night

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Vamos a Volar: Sponsor Spotlight

¡Mil gracias Sandi Tampa Real Estate! We want to recognize and thank Sandi Tampa for her continued support of Puesta del Sol PTA and our auction fundraisers throughout the years. We are so grateful that Sandi has, yet again, come forth as a Friend level sponsor to support this year's mini auction. Thank you Sandi for your support. We are still looking for sponsors for this year's mini auction. If you, or someone you know, might be interested in helping to sponsor the auction, please visit  https://puestadelsolpta. ejoinme.org/sponsorship . ¡Viva el español! / / / ¡Mil gracias SandiTampa Real Estate! Queremos ... read full article

Book Fair is Back!

  Our 2025 Scholastic Book Fair is HERE! Book Fair is located in the STEAM Room, in the 5th Grade Pod. Students in 1st - 5th grade will be able to shop the Fair during their recess times. All students will be able to shop before and after school. For more details (and Open Hours), please visit our event page. ( https://puestadelsolpta.org/ Page/Events/BookFair ) Family Movie Night on March 7th from 5pm - 7:30pm Families can shop the Book Fair, play Board Games in the Art Room, or watch a Movie in the Music Room. Movie clue: it's based on ... read full article

International Art Fest Team Needs You!

Puesta del Sol's International Art Festival is an amazing celebration of dance, music, art and culture in our school community. We're planning the annual event in May (21st, save the date!), and we need help to make this year's event happen! We are especially looking for coordinators for the following: * The Amity Acts - help organize the dance rehearsals taught by our amity interns to K-5 students after school (and performed at the festival) * Flag Procession - coordinate the student participants and logistics Support is provided for anyone new to the roles. If you're interested or want to ... read full article

Staff Appreciation Potluck Lunch - Sign up!

Let's show some love to our spud-tacular teachers and staff! We are providing a warm and delicious baked potato lunch for the Puesta del Sol staff on Wednesday, February 12. Please sign up to bring something here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/409054EA4A82EA4F94-54721555-puesta   Drop-off of food by 11 am on 2/12. Sign in at the office and take the food to the Staff Lounge on the upper level. ---- Almuerzo de agradecimiento a los maestros: ¡inscríbase! ¡Mostremos un poco de amor a nuestros espectaculares maestros y personal! Brindaremos un almuerzo cálido y delicioso de papas al horno para el personal de Puesta del Sol ... read full article

Seattle Storm Game with Puesta del Sol PTA

Please join the Puesta del Sol PTA while we watch a Seattle Storm basketball game. Seattle Storm vs. Las Vegas Aces Sunday, June 1st, 2025 at 3:00pm at Climate Pledge Arena $40 per ticket. Deadline to order is 4/23/25 but order early to guarantee your seats with the group! If you would like to sit with another family, please place one order for the entire group. (No refunds). 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. ORDER TICKETS! ... read full article

Amity Host Families for 2025-2026

The Amity Program offers interns a unique cultural and teaching experience at Puesta del Sol. We have three amazing interns this year who are serving in various classrooms. We are looking for new host families for the 2025-2026 school year. Hosting can be 3-6-9 month experience. If you are interested in learning about the program or hosting or connecting to a current host family, please contact amity@puestadelsolpta.org   ... read full article

Principal Coffee

Join us Friday January 17 in the STEAM room for the PTA sponsored Principal Coffee at 9:15am with speaker Kristin Nasman, Positive Discipline trainer, Bellevue college parent educator and certified ICF coach. Kristin will focus on how we can empower our kids to be resilient, responsible, and accountable. We will also discuss how to make the required reading homework most valuable and meaningful as well as tips on helping it go smoothly . There will be time for Q and A and parent discussion! ... read full article

January 28th Passport Club Signup Genius

Passport Check Days are fast-paced and fun-filled and a great way to volunteer at school. As a checker you'll have the opportunity to work with students from first to fifth grade quizzing them on their geography knowledge. Our volunteers take turns bringing snacks for the teachers and volunteers. Please indicate in the comments section if you need to come late or leave early or are a first time checker. If you sign-up for a slot and can't come to check, please take yourself off the sign-up or let us know at passport@puestadelsolpta.org . Thanks! SIGN UP HERE!   ... read full article

Passport Check January 28th Special Itinerary

January Passport Check is China ! ... read full article

Cross-Cultural Night: Diwali & Hanukkah

You're invited to Puesta del Sol's Winter Cross-Cultural Champions event! Learn about and celebrate two culture's traditional festival of lights, Diwali and Hanukkah. Event will include student presentations, cultural displays, crafts and snacks. Sensory-friendly space available. This event is part of City of Bellevue's Cross-Cultural Center without Walls. Contact: diversity@puestadelsolpta.org . Please RSVP: https://forms.gle/x4f1cn4Hk6XxMip58   ¡Estás invitado al evento de invierno Cross-Cultural Champions de Puesta del Sol! Aprende sobre y celebra el festival de luces tradicional de dos culturas, Diwali y Hanukkah. El evento incluirá presentaciones, exhibiciones culturales, artesanías y meriendas. Habrá un espacio tranquilo disponible para personas con necesidades ... read full article

Nomination Committee Looking for Board Members

Want to get more involved at Puesta Del Sol? The PTA has a great opportunity for you! For the 2025-2026 school year, PTA Board positions available will be: Co-President: (1 person to co-lead with returning co-president Sarah Moon) Payable Treasurer Deposit Treasurer VP Membership Director of School Relations Educational Enhancement Team Member: (2 people to join a team of three) Please contact the nominating committee if you are interested or would like to nominate someone. We are happy to answer questions. A conversation does not equal a commitment, so feel free to just inquire. Thank you for considering serving! Nominating ... read full article

School of Excellence Community Survey

Puesta del Sol PTA is taking part in the National PTA's School of Excellence Program. The School of Excellence Program aims to: Provide a framework for PTAs to identify and implement best practices in family engagement to strengthen family-school partnerships. Build inclusive and welcoming school communities where all families contribute to enriching the educational experience and overall well-being for all students. Help PTAs attract new, action-oriented PTA members who want to focus on the issues that affect our children the most. Please help by taking a quick 5-10 minutes to fill out this community survey provided from the National PTA ... read full article

Help us thank our Teachers & Staff!

To show our appreciation for all they have done throughout this first quarter -the PTA's staff appreciation committee for 2024 will provide a snacks and yogurt bar in the staff lounge on November 25th & 26th. We hope the refreshments will boost our teachers and staff for the two days of back to back conference meetings. Please help us, if possible, by contributing toppings, add ins like fruits or granola as well as to go snacks to our spread! You are welcome to drop off any non-perishable items between now and November 22nd in a bin that will be by ... read full article

Passport Check November 19th Special Itinerary

November 19th passport check is Algeria! November 19th, 1pm - 3:30pm STEAM room ... read full article

Looking for Something New?

Is your kiddo ready for a new challenge? The Educational Enhancement Team is planning the Winter Extracurricular Session! We would love ideas for new classes, local organizations or instructors we could potentially partner with, and feedback about our Fall before and after school classes. Preference is given to Spanish speaking instructors. Instructors must have strong classroom management experience. We are, in particular, looking for a vendor who could run a Homework Club and/or a Math focused class. Please email us at edenhancement@puestadelsolpta.org  with your ideas and feedback. Winter Session will run from January 6th to March 14th. Registration will open ... read full article

Thank you for a Successful Walkathon!

A big thank you to the Walkathon Committee and everyone who volunteered, attended, supported, and helped make this year's walkathon a huge success! We raised nearly $34,000 - a new record! We are starting a Fundraising Committee and would love to have you get involved. If you are interested, please email: fundraising@puestadelsolpta.org . ... read full article

Dining For Dinero

Dining for Dinero is back. Help raise money for our PTA by simply dining at La Chingona Taqueria on 10/30/2024. They will be donating 15% of their entire day's sales. Save time and order ahead at https://order.toasttab.com/online/lachingona-1-bellevue To see their menu go to https://lachingonataqueria.com/bellevue-menu-1   La Chingona Taqueria 29 148th Ave SE, Bellevue, WA 98007 ... read full article

Newly Added: Advanced Flamenco Class!

Newly Added for Fall! Advanced Flamenco Class will be on Wednesdays, 1:25pm to 2:30pm. If your child is in grade 3 or above and/or has a strong background in dance, this class is a good fit for your student. If your student is new to Flamenco, please register for the Monday afternoon class! More information here: https://puestadelsolpta.org/Page/Programs/Flamenco   ... read full article

Elementary Fall Extracurricular Classes!

Is your elementary student ready for additional learning opportunities? The Fall Extracurricular Session is here to provide fun, exercise, and knowledge for your kiddos! Flamenco ! Get ready to stomp, clap, and sing out "Ole!" We can't wait for all our flamenco-loving students to meet our new instructor, Maestra Cristina, on Monday afternoons from 3:35 - 4:30pm. More information here:  https://puestadelsolpta.org/ Page/Programs/Flamenco Yoga with Teacher Melissa ! New and returning students alike will work on movements, mindfulness, and self-care while having fun on Thursday mornings at 8:00am. More information here:  https://puestadelsolpta.org/ Article/View/51947 GOALS Soccer has returned! Kids will have fun ... read full article

Art Appreciation Orientation

Happy New School Year Everyone! There will be an Art Appreciation orientation on Thursday October 17th from 9:00 to 10:00 am. If you are interested in volunteering in your child’s class this year this is a fun way to get involved. No art degree or experience is necessary. Just a desire to have fun, teach/learn and maybe get a little messy in class. If you’re on the fence please come and learn what it’s all about. Coffee and snacks will be provided. Already know you want to help out? Please email artappreciation@puestadelsolpta.org Thank you Natalie Danielson and Chelsie Nieto ... read full article

Cross-Cultural Events Planning Meeting

Join Zoom Meeting https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83283114117?pwd=H9A5UllzK1AjHngNMZBO71yBPGA0Ld.1 Meeting ID: 832 8311 4117 Passcode: 313735 Join us to plan our Fall Cross-Cultural Event on November 2! This special event will explore traditions in our community of harvest and honoring ancestors: Dia de los Muertos and Korean Chuseok. Volunteers are needed to set up displays, prepare food and arts/hands-on activities. All are welcome to join the meeting. If you would like to help but can't attend the meeting, please contact diversity@puestadelsolpta.org . ... read full article

Sign up to share your family culture!

The display cases in the school feature monthly rotation of cultural themes. Families, students or staff can sign up to share their culture, heritage, traditions and more. Please join us in celebrating the many different stories that make up our community! We especially invite Hispanic and Latinx families to sign up for upcoming Hispanic Heritage Month, September 15 - October 15. School year sign-up and and more details here:  https://www.signupgenius.com/ go/10C0849ABAA2FA2FEC43- 49962607-oneschool Contact:  diversity@puestadelsolpta.org ... read full article

School Supply List

Please use this link for a suggested supply list by grade. Feel free to drop off supplies during Meet the Teacher day this Thursday or during the first week of school. ... read full article

Back to School Forms are here!

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 Walk-A-Thon 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 ... read full article

Lágrimas & Ánimos

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Tears & Cheers - Coffee & Donuts

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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 ... read full article

Summer Park Playdates

Please join your grade/s at summer park playdates! See below for a schedule of grades, dates, times, parks and contact info for any questions about our summer park playdates.   Incoming 2nd Grade 2024-25 (Class of 2035): Wednesday, August 28th, 10am-12pm -  Wilburton Hill Park . Contact:  Carla Incoming 3rd Grade 2024-25 (Class of 2034): Tuesday, August 27th, 1pm-3pm -  Spiritridge Park . Contact:  Suzanna Incoming 5th Grade 2024-25 (Class of 2032): Wednesday, August 28th, 10am-12pm - Wilburton Hill Park . Contact:  Carla ... read full article

Fall Mariners Night

Mariners Day 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 September 11, 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 ... read full article