| 10/10 | No School | | 10/21 | Skate King Night | | 10/22 | PTA/Principal Evening Coffee | | 10/28 | October Passport Check Day | | 10/28 | Pumpkin Family Fun Night | | 11/3 | PTA Reflections Due | | 11/10 & 11/11 | No School |
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September Assembly: A Musical Start to the Year
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Monday, September 22, 2014
It was a great honor and privilege to start off this year by having internationally renowned musician Carlos Nuñez perform at our school assembly. Nuñez introduced the students to the traditional bagpipe music from the Galicia region of Spain. He also talked about his background and the various instruments he plays, including the traditional Galician bagpipe, Galician flute, ocarina, Irish flute, whistle and low whistle. Señor Nuñez was brought to us by The Consulate of Spain, he delighted the students with a few musical numbers and called volunteers up to stage to help him in the performance. Towards the end, the kids were even playing instruments and dancing to the two-step rhythm. The crowd connected with the artist and couldn't had have a better time that morning.
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Walkathon: Run to the Finish Line!
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Pledges due by October 20
Thank you to all that participated in this years Walkathon. It was a great success! We had over 500 kids walking, running, eating, and dancing! Please remember, as much fun as the Walkathon is, it's also a fundraiser that is critical to our PTA's programming (Amities, RAD, Math Olympiad, field trips, etc).
Donations are due by Monday, October 20th. Parents donate here and friends and family don't need an account to donate at our Guest Donation page. If you choose to send in a check, please make the check payable to "Puesta del Sol PTA". Deposit all cash or check donations in the secure PTA money mailbox in the front office with your pledge forms.
We appreciate support at any level, so please give what you can. Appreciation gifts are offered at the $75 and $150 giving levels for pledges received by Monday, October 20th.. Questions? Email deposits@puestadelsolpta.org.
The drawing for "Principal for a Day" will be at our next assembly in November.
- Don't forget to match your Walkathon donations! Click here for information on Corporate Matching funds.
- Parents: Donate online here
- Family and friends can donate online here
- After the Walkathon summary posted here
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These are some of our stand out walkers who will receive a medal at our next school assembly in November for walking the most laps in their grade!
- Kindergarten- Aksel M. (56) & Emilia M. (45)
- 1st Grade- Grady B. (89) & Arya S. (45)
- 2nd Grade- Salvatore B. (106) & Liana B. (60)
- 3rd Grade- Grayson B. (107) & Dakota S. (70)
- 4th Grade- Ragde V. (90) & Andrew F. (90) & Sophia M. (89)
- 5th Grade- Zario B. (108) & Nicole M. (89)
Want to know how many laps your child walked? Lap totals for each student are posted in the window of the PTA office.
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Have you joined yet? It is not too late to join and help support our PTA at Puesta del Sol!
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As the first week of the RAD reading challenge comes to a close, we hope you have enjoyed some quality stories with your children! Remember to get your reading agreements turned in and reply to your classroom RAD volunteer with your minutes for the week. Keep on reading! LEE MÁS!
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The PTA Nominating Committee needs you!
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We need 4-5 PTA members to help fill positions for next year's PTA board. This is a fun committee that meets for a short amount of time and has a positive impact on our school. Please email volunteer@puestadelsolpta.org to volunteer!
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Tuesday, October 21 from 6-8 p.m.
Skate King, 2301 140th Ave NE, Bellevue
Come meet and skate with other Puesta del Sol families at our October Skate King Night! Cost is $6/skater (in-lines $4 extra, non-skaters no charge). $1 off if you bring your own skates. No outside food or drink, cash or check only, NO CREDIT CARDS. *This is not a drop-off event! Come help out in the booth selling tickets and handing out raffle tickets! Must be a PTA member over 18 to handle money. To volunteer email Alicia Filippini
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Pumpkin Family Fun Night!
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| Tuesday, October 28th 6:30 - 8:00pm
Carve your own pumpkin and watch an amazing live pumpkin carving demonstration! Don your favorite western duds and join us for pumpkins, prizes and goodies. Don't miss this festive, fall, family-fun night!
Please bring a CLEANED OUT pumpkin to carve, plastic carving tools and cash for raffle tickets and treats. No knives please!! Cash donations for the PTA will be accepted.
- Please RSVP to this event by Oct. 21 by clicking here.
- Volunteers needed!! Click here to sign-up:
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JOIN TAMBORES DEL SOL -
BEGINNERS AND INTERMEDIATE!
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Begins Monday, October 13 - Grades 3-5
We are excited for the International Festival on March 21st, 2015. Be a part of the celebration and join Tambores del Sol!
Your child will learn a variety of rhythmic patterns and language styles associated with the hand drum (El Tambor). In addition,
we will present drums from different regions of the world such as bata drums from Africa or Garawoun drums from the
Garifunas in Central, South America and the Caribbean as an added bonus to expand their appreciation of culture and diversity.
The classes are taught by Maestro Ricardo Guity, an experienced musician, educator, and member of our school community.
We all know and adore him!
We will be starting our first session on Monday, October 13th:
- Beginners and Intermediate levels will be held in the school gym.
- Both Beginners and Intermediate will be taught together on Mondays this year
- Intermediate levels will be assisting in the development of new students
- Your child will meet the instructor and chaperone in the school gym after school at 3:30pm
- Class ends promptly at 4:30pm
- Exceptions may apply for grades K-2 if they have experience with Tambores- please email tambores@puestadelsolpta.org
- The kids have a lot of fun and this is a great way for students to receive additional S.O.S/E.F.E.!!
Register now, click here.
- Session 1: October 13, 20, 27;
November 3, 17, 24; December 1, 8, 15 - 9 classes - $135.
Students will perform in the International Festival and in a School Assembly.
For more information, please visit the PTA website or tambores@puestadelsolpta.org if you have any additional questions.
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Register for Bomba del Sol! (space is limited)
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NEW START DATE: Begins Tuesday, Oct 14th
- What: Bomba is a traditional musical style from Puerto Rico, which features a vibrant interaction between drummers and dancers. Students learn new rhythms and develop creative movement as soloists and group performers. The class is taught by Maestro Otoquí Reyes and Maestra Naomi Vázquez and conducted in Spanish.
- When: Session 1 classes begin Tuesday, Oct 14th and extends through Tuesday, Dec 16th from 3:30-4:30pm.
- 9 classes total: Oct 14, 21, 28; Nov 4, 18, 25; Dec 2, 9, 16
- Where: Music Portable, P-2 [PTA-member parents are available to guide students to location as necessary]
- Cost: $15 per class; $135 for Session 1
- To Register: Class size is limited to 20 students - first come, first served. Interested families can email Melissa Pearce or Leda Echevers at bomba@puestadelsolpta.org.
Questions? Click here for more details. Click here to register
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Vision Screening
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October 30th from 9-11:30am, Old Art Room
Volunteers are needed to assist with vision screening. Please click here to signup.
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Music News: Marimba & Choir
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Marimba Classes - 4th and 5th Graders
4th and 5th graders interested in learning how to play the Marimba xylophone can sign up for Marimba classes! Our music specialist Sra. Rose will be teaching Marimba to 4th graders on Tuesdays, 8:00-9:00am, beginning Oct. 14th, and to 5th graders on Fridays, 8:00-9:00am, beginning Oct. 17th. Students will perform at the International Festival and also at two school performances. Cost is free. Space is limited. Classes held in the music portable. Interested? Email Sra. Rose at rosee@bsd405.org and complete the sign-up form.
Choir for 3rd, 4th, and 5th Graders
Wednesdays, 8:00-9:00am starting October 15th
Choir for 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders will be meeting in the music portable on Wednesdays, 8:00-9:00am, starting Oct. 15th. Choir will be taught by our music specialist Sra. Rose. Students will perform at the International Festival and also at two school concerts. Cost is free. If interested, please email Sra. Rose at rosee@bsd405.org and complete the sign-up form.
Music Calendar
| Tuesday, January 20 | Puesta del Sol Band/Orchestra @ PDS Gym
| 7:00pm | | Saturday, January 24 | Choir at Crossroads Mall | 11:30am | | Wednesday, March 11 | Woodridge Orchestra Zone Concert @ BHS | 7:00pm | | Saturday, March 21 | International Festival: Marimba Bands and Choir | | | Tuesday, March 24 | Choir Zone Concert @ Tillicum Middle School | 7:00pm | | Wednesday, March 11 | Woodridge Orchestra Zone Concert @ BHS | 7:00pm | | Wednesday, April 15 | 1st grade 6pm, 2nd grade | 7:00pm | | Wednesday, April 22 | 3rd grade 6pm, 4th grade | 7:00pm | | Wednesday, May 6 | Marimba Bands Final Concert | 7:00pm | | Tuesday, May 26 | Puesta del Sol Band/Orchestra @ PDS Gym | 7:00pm |
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BSD Community Education Series
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Discover the invaluable Community Education Series presented by the Bellevue School District Special Education Department. Check out the calendar for classes like "Motivating Academic Interest and Building Executive Functioning Skills", "Launching Into Adulthood", "Positive Behavior Supports Across Settings", and more! Click HERE for more information.
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Parent Forums on Graduation Requirements for Class of 2019 and Beyond!
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Parent Forums have been scheduled to discuss New Graduation Requirements for the Class of 2019 and beyond. These forums are informative sessions for parents to notify them of the potential changes to the Bellevue School District Graduation Requirements that will come into effect for the Class of 2019 and beyond. The changes have been precipitated by the Washington State Board of Education in response to the new Core 24 Graduation Requirement legislation that was approved last spring. This legislation's goal is to have every graduate College and Career ready. Executive Director of Schools John Harrison will lead the forums. The School Board Graduation Advisory committee will be in attendance to answer any questions.
The same information will be presented at four forums. Please plan on attending the forum that works the best for your schedule.
| October 14 | Tillicum Cafeteria | 4:00 - 5:00 pm | | October 14 | Odle/Highland @ Highland Cafeteria |
7:15 - 8:15 pm | | October 16 | Tyee Cafeteria | 5:00 - 600 pm | | October 16 | Chinook Cafeteria | 7:15 - 8:15 pm |
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Click the Links Below
to Sign Up
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Amity Interns
Have Arrived!
Help us welcome them into our school community. Consider inviting them to your home for dinner, or if your family has a fun activity planned, invite them along. Click here to find information for tutoring or visiting with our Amity Interns.
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Did you know you can view the calendar in Outlook or Google and upload the calendar to your personal calendar? That way whenever we make a calendar change, it updates your calendar automatically! |
Each Box Top is worth 10¢ for our school! That adds up FAST! The last two years we raised over $1,300. Can we reach $1,000 in a year?
Clip, save & have your kiddos drop them in Box Top box located in the school office on the PTA table to the right of the door.
(We will only be collecting Box Tops this year, NOT Labels for Education.)
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