As the end of 2013 draws to a close the PTA Board would like to thank everyone for their support this school year. The following student programs and educational opportunities has been made possible by your generous donations. It's not too late to give in 2013. You can continue to make charitable donations for the 2013 tax year here through December 31, 2013.

Have a wonderful Winter Break. We will see you again in January.

- The Puesta del Sol PTA Board

*    Handwriting without Tears

*    A-Z Reading

*    RAZ Kids in Spanish for 3rd Grade Classrooms

*    Early Reader Spanish Books for Kindergarten Classrooms

*    4th Grader field trip to Hibulb Cultural Center & Natural History Preserve.

*    Visit by poet Thomas Pruiksma

*    Readers are Doers - (R.A.D.)

*    Reflections

*    Visit by a Spanish Poet/Musician

*    Toymaker visit to Kindergarten classrooms

*    Amity Interns

*    Passport  

*    D.O.G.S.

*    Art Appreciation

*    Science Fair

*    Math Olympiad

*    Academic Challenge

*    International Festival

*    Drama Club

*    Kindergarten Field Trip to Alki Beach

*    1st Grade Field Trips: Seattle Children's Theater Production of Art Dog

*    2nd Grade Field Trips:  Insect Safari Workshop and Boehm's candies & chocolate tour

*    3rd Grade Field Trips: Mercer Slough, owl presentation from the woodland park zoo,  Rocket activity from the Museum of Flight.

*    4th grade Field Trips:  MOHAI, FRC competition at Centurylink, PMR, skype call with the author of Boys Without Names.

*    5th grade Field Trips: Visit to the state capital in Olympia, visit the symphony, Pacific Marine Research (PMR)

*    Toymaker visit for various grade levels connected to the Science Curriculum.

*    SITA visitors and projects:  José Ignacio "Chascas" Valenzuela will work with students on the concept of mysteries and micro stories, Alex Cabrera and Polo Camargo, from La Maga, visit to 4th grade by Washi, Andean story teller, and many others.

We earned $835.42 for our Spanish Immersion through the Arts Programming. We would like to thank Sra. Brody, Aida Ebeling, Maestro Ricardo Güity, Omar Escobar, Camila Aguirre, Sra. Colyer, Sr. Mattson, Sophia McKinstry, and the entire school community for helping us raise funds this year! Congratulations to Kylee Seibel, winner of our XBOX raffle!!!

Attention Art Appreciation parents! Have you run out of ideas for art projects? Or do you like exploring new mediums? We have just the thing for you for your next class project. Come join us for an art class and learn about printmaking! Printmaking allows one to try out lots of different techniques and to see cause and effect in action more dramatically than with simply painting or drawing.

Parents of incoming 6th graders are invited to attend this informative evening program. You will have an opportunity to follow a mini schedule to get a sample of a typical middle school day.  8th grade students will be Tillicum Ambassadors and administrators and counselors will be on hand to answer questions. The evening's schedule includes a visit to the Library, Art Studio, Technology Shop, Computer Lab, Music Wing and Gymnasium. 

Tuesday, January 14 at 7:00 p.m.For students who live in these school boundaries: Newport Heights, Phantom Lake, Puesta del Sol, Sherwood Forest, Somerset, Spiritridge, Stevenson, and Woodridge.

Wednesday, January 15, 7:00 p.m. - For students who live in these school boundaries:

Ardmore, Bennett, Cherry Crest, Clyde Hill, Eastgate, Enatai, Lake Hills, and Medina.

Private School students may attend either session. Applications will be available at the end of each information session, and will be posted online at bsd405.org/international on 1/15/14.

Contact Bernice Lacey at Bernice@mitchlacey.com if there are any questions.

When: Sundays from 4-5 p.m.

Where:

Why? Srta. Sidoine wants her students to have consistent exposure to Spanish language, Hispanic culture, events, and music, outside of school, to enhance, and compliment the Spanish Immersion Program. This program is partially funded by BSD.

Thanks for your support!

Follow this link to learn more about when kids should stay home from school. Information provided by Bellevue Public School nurses.

Don't Forget!

Bellevue Quality Schools is a non-profit volunteer group that works to get the BSD Bond and Levies to pass. Bellevue is known for our excellent public schools and strong community support for education. On February 11, 2014, YOU can continue that support by voting YES three times to approve the two Levies and one Bond issue.

25% of the Bellevue School district's Operating Budget

Includes 1 out of 3 teachers, additional class periods, teacher training, student programs such as Music, Art, World Languages, and Gifted & Special Education

Provides new classroom technology to better prepare our kids for the future

Ongoing facility maintenance to keep our buildings safe & sound

Replacement and improvement of school sports fields

This Bond will continue the program that began in 2002 to rebuild all Bellevue School District schools. 3000 new student spaces will be added by

*    Constructing two new schools

*    Rebuilding 5 Elementary Schools (Bennett, Clyde Hill, Enatai, Puesta del Sol, Stevenson)

*    Rebuilding Highland Middle School

*    Modernizing International and Big Picture Schools

*    Adding capacity to Newport High School and Woodridge Elementary

The success of the 2014 Bond and Levies is important to maintain and enhance the quality of education in Bellevue and helping with the phone bank is one way you can contribute! 

Teachers and Administrators from Puesta del Sol will be manning phones to ask for support for our schools and the 2014 Bond and Levy Campaign on January 30, 2014. We need parents, grandparents, and other Puesta del Sol supporters to join and help this campaign succeed. At least 10 parents from Puesta del Sol are needed to call on January 30, 2014. There will be 2 shifts available (early starting around 5 p.m. and late starting around 6 p.m.- exact times to follow) and a light dinner or snacks will be provided. Callers are welcome other nights as well (January 28-30, Feb 3-5 and 10). 

Interested callers can contact either Kelly at bellevuekelly@mac.com or Molly at hemmenm@comcast.net for more information. Thank you for your support!

If you have enjoyed the International Festival in the past and would like to see it continue, we need you!

Mary Fredericksen and Jessi Bixby have chaired for the last 4 years and are looking for volunteers to shadow them this year and take over the following year.

Newport High School is booked for Saturday, May 10th, 2014. Please contact Mary or Jessi to discuss at maryandjohn4@comcast.net or  jessibixby@comcast.net.

Are you a business owner? Be a sponsor for the auction and get your name in front of a large group. If you can't help procure, can you share your contacts with us and we'll contact them directly?

Please help us procure vacation rentals, trips, airline tickets, X-Box One, X-Box Games, Lego Kits and Tablets. We need volunteers to help garner donations. Attend this year's auction on March 29, 2014 at the Bellevue Hyatt.

Donate Now! Please email procurement@puestadelsolpta.org.

The 2014 Puesta del Sol Auction is March 29! We are still in need of donations for our Dessert Dash. The Dessert Dash raised more than $4,000 in 2012 for our fabulous school! If you can donate a dessert and/or bake, please contact sparlingshari@comcast.net.  Each dessert needs to feed at least 10 adults. Thank you for your support.

Please sign up here to help

Join Fiesta Latina time at Puesta del Sol with a new Latin-American social dance class! Learn Salsa, Merenge, Bachata, Reggaeton and much more. Get inspired and develop creativity, improve coordination, boost confidence and gain an understanding of Latin American social dancing all by moving to the rhythms and beats of fun music!! BONUS Class taught in Spanish. (Max.16 students).

Cost $93 first child (additional siblings pay $83.70 each)

Class times: 3:30-4:30 p.m.
Tuesdays: Jan 7, 14, 21, 28, Feb 4, 11 
OR Thursdays: Jan 9, 16,  23, 30, Feb  6, 13.    

1.Contact instructor Angela Delahoz @ 425-246-6544 or angeladelahoz@gmail.com

2.Submit payment with registration form to Puesta del Sol PTA before December 20th

The class is taught by Maestro Otoquí and Maestra Naomi (just in from Puerto Rico!!) This is a great EFE/SOS opportunity as all instruction is in Spanish!

To register or request more information, contact Luly Feliciano at mariafel@comcast.net

This is a wonderful opportunity to enjoy skiing or snowboarding with friends on Saturdays this winter.

• Classes begin January 11th
• Saturdays, 9:00 a.m. - 4:15 p.m.  
• Beginners to advanced welcome
• Register by November 30th at www.bellevueskischool.com 

Transportation

Elementary classes are taught at Snoqualmie Summit Central Ski area with transportation from Phantom Lake Elementary School. All buses and lunches are chaperoned by adult volunteers.

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