Big Give 2023

Big Give Update and our Fundraising Roadmap for the year! We are in the middle of the Big Give, our PTA largest fundraiser of the year! We are hoping to earn $70,000 and we could use your help to get there! We have 3 major fundraisers this year: Walkathon, Big Give, and the Auction. All together we need to raise 150K to support our school with programs such as the Amity Interns, classroom grants and experiences, and so many other PTA programs! The bulk of our budget goes to supplement the education of all students at Puesta del Sol. Currently, ... read full article

Please Volunteer for Walkathon!

We still need Walkathon volunteers! Please check our sign-up genius and find a spot for yourself! https://m.signupgenius.com/ .. We’ve got over 350 students planning to attend on Friday…we need adults to help out so the event is amazing for everyone! Ask your Mom, ask your friends, ask your friendly dentist (but don’t forget to tell them to do their BSD background check before showing up!). Thank you to all who have signed up already, we can't wait to have fun with you! ... read full article

Big Give is here - November 6 - 17

  Big Give is starting this week and is the Puesta del Sol PTAs' biggest fundraiser  of the year! We have a goal of raising $70,000 during this time. Your family's generous contributions help support your child’s Puesta del Sol education—both in and out of the classroom! Donations fund our Spanish-speaking Amity Interns, classroom support materials, educational enrichment grants, art and cultural experiences, Passport geography activities, family events, and more! Check out our options for one-time donation , monthly giving and corporate matching ... read full article

Signs For Car Pick-Up Lane

Our teachers have requested that caregivers picking children up at school have signs clearly displayed with student names written on them. Please put signs in either the passenger side window or on your dashboard. While you are (of course!) welcome to create your own signs, the PTA is offering beautiful, full-color, laminated signs for a low suggested donation of $5 ! If you or your child can't decide which of the 9 pre-designed signs to get, you could also upgrade or customize your sign for a suggested donation of $20. Order signs here: https://forms.gle/ G5NYmd94M3VphnZL6 . Signs will be delivered ... read full article

Annual Pumpkin Bash

You are invited to the PTA's Annual Fall Pumpkin Bash , a fun family event at Puesta del Sol Elementary! Bring the whole family to PTA’s Annual Fall Pumpkin Bash next Friday, 10/27! Fall is here and with it… all things pumpkin and fun! Our annual Pumpkin Bash will feature a Trunk or Treat and a Dance Party with DJ Howie! Additionally, there will be a movie playing for kids who need a quiet activity. So put on your costumes, decorate your trunks (and tents!), and bring your best dance moves to Puesta del Sol’s gym & back staff parking ... read full article

Art Appreciation Volunteer Meeting

Tuesday, October 24th @ 9:15AM 9:15AM - At Puesta del Sol in the STE(A)M room OR 7PM - Virtual meeting (link will be sent to volunteers) Who is feeling crafty??  We are looking for two Art Appreciation volunteers for every K-5 classroom. This is often the favorite volunteer opportunity for parents! It is a special way to be involved in the classroom each month and the students get SO excited for Art Appreciation days. Volunteers help plan and teach a monthly art lesson in their child's class. We encourage people to team up with other parents. Interested? Sign-up with your ... read full article

Walkathon Results

Here is a file with Walkathon lap counts. 2023 Walkathon Lap Counts ... read full article

Walkathon - Reserved Parking Spot Raffle!

Drum Roll, Please! We are officially announcing a Raffle for ONE MONTH of RESERVED PARKING right in front of Puesta del Sol Elementary. Can you imagine zipping into school 5 minutes before the bell...and not having to wait in the drop-off line or aggressively avoid half-asleep kindergartners as you search for a free parking spot?!? No longer will you suffer the agony of seeing a free spot...only to find out when you get closer that a tiny car has parked itself right between two huge SUVs. One raffle ticket will cost you $5. That's right. For one cup of fancy ... read full article

First Day Coffee

Join us as we share some coffee and treats! Make new connections and kickstart the new school year together with a mix of cheers and tears! PTA will be on hand with tissues and can help answer questions on upcoming events and opportunities. for families of Kindergarteners Friday, Sept. 8, 9:15am-10am ... read full article

Ice Skate and raise money for Puesta del Sol PTA

  Located at Bellevue Downtown Park and featuring the region’s largest covered open-air ice (real frozen water) skating experience, admission/reservations can be made  on-line  as of NOW. Make sure to notify rink staff upon arrival that you are affiliated with the Puesta del Sol PTA (they are not able to track fundraising tally on the e-ticketing ticket reservation platform). See hours , directions and special events if interested. We would love to get a group of Puesta del Sol families together for skating during winter break. If you are interested in coordinating this event, please reply to this week's El Sol ... read full article

December Passport Check

Passport Check is Tuesday, December 19th. Your child is encouraged to learn all about Mauritania for Special Itinerary. Consider giving the gift of time this month and volunteering on check day. We need you ! ... read full article

International Festival Cochair Opportunities

  Do you have great organizational skills?  Are you good at directing children and managing a stage?  Puesta needs TWO CO-CHAIRS for the International Festival in May. Please consider signing up! Responsibilities include: Work with the PTA communication team to develop promo for the event and registration for the various acts Create a rehearsal calendar Work with Amity Interns for their dance acts, with Senora Rose for Marimba acts and coordinate with Fiesta Latina and Flamenco acts Recruit day of event volunteers Collaborate with PTA or 5th grade events for concession sales Work is heaviest Feb/March (coordinating acts) and then ... read full article

Winter Craft Fair - Calling for Vendors!

Calling for performances, vendors, and all things creative! Please fill out the form to submit your application ! Final submissions no later than 12/01.  If you have any additional concerns or questions, please reach out to our Winter Craft Fair team through Events at  [email protected] . Thank you! Winter Craft Fair Date: Wednesday December 6th Time: Doors open 4.30 pm Fair Closes 7.30 pm Where: Beautiful new indoor gym at Puesta del Sol Price Structure per 6ft table space (please bring your own table, extra nominal fee to provide table) $35: Current Puesta (Staff, Admin, Family, Student) Vendor $45: Non-Puesta ... read full article

Lost and Found

To make some room for the upcoming winter season, we're planning to donate all unclaimed lost and found items during the Thanksgiving break. So, if your child has misplaced any clothing, lunch items, or other belongings, now is the time to give the lost and found a thorough check. Please swing by the school and look through the lost and found before Wednesday, November 22, to reclaim any missing items. We appreciate your help in keeping our lost and found area manageable and ensuring that misplaced items find their way back to their rightful owners. ... read full article

Dia de Los Muertos

Día de los Muertos is a traditional Mexican and Central American celebration of life and remembrance. Families and community members honor dearly departed with lively processions, parades and "ofrendas" that contain offerings of food, candy, flowers, sugar skulls, papel picado, day of the dead bread, and photos. It is a festive, rich heritage thousands of years old. This a time when great joy and care is taken to lovingly decorate ofrendas, cook for, and honor dearly departed. The Puesta del Sol Community is invited to the 9th Annual Ofrenda Contest and Cultural Education for Dia de Los Muertos at Sammamish ... read full article

Bellevue Schools Foundation Donor Recognition Event

The Bellevue Schools Foundation thank you for your continued support to BSF. You are invited to join the BSF Donor Recognition Event on November 7th 6-8pm.  RSVP by October 30th The mission of the Bellevue Schools Foundation is to promote and fund the best possible learning opportunities for ALL students in Bellevue’s public schools. Take a look at the 2022-2023 Impact Report on Puesta del Sol ! ... read full article

BSF Block Party

Celebrate the new school year with BSF! This year, Bellevue Schools Foundation is distributing over $900,000 to all schools in the Bellevue School District. Come to the BSF Block Party to learn more about the Bellevue Schools Foundation. There will be activities and food available for purchase. The event is free but donations to support our students are welcome. Bellevue Schools Foundation’s Block Party is an event that brings the Bellevue community together for activities, food, music, and an opportunity to donate to the blocks of funding that support the 18,000 students in the Bellevue School District. Purchase a Raffle ... read full article

One School, Many Stories

Celebrate the diversity of our Puesta families The display case outside the 2nd grade pod is now a rotating space for families to share their culture, heritage, traditions and more! Families can sign up for one month throughout the school year. Please sign up and join us in celebrating the many different stories that make up our community. Contact  [email protected]  with any questions. Sign-up to share your story ... read full article

Welcome new Board Members

Welcome to our newest PTA Board Members, Jackie Zawalski and Alice Kim! Alice and Jackie will be joining Stephanie Parkins as Co-Directors for Ed Enhancement. Alice will be helping with in-school Ed Enhancement Programs like Passport, Spanish Immersion Through the Arts, the Amity Program, and Art Appreciation. Jackie will be taking the lead on Before and After School Programs like Drama Kids, Fiesta Latina, GOALS Soccer, and more. Stephanie will be working behind the scenes to assist the Board and her Co-Directors. Any ideas for future programs or questions about current programs can be directed to edenhancement@puestadelsolpta. org ... read full article

Afterschool Soccer with GOALS

Join GOALS for fun and engaging soccer classes for players of all age and skill levels! Days: Tuesdays and Thursdays Dates: FALL SESSION (10 Weeks) 9/26 –12/7* *No sessions on November 21st (early release day) and November 23rd (Thanksgiving). Time: 3:35pm – 4:50pm (75 minutes) COST:  Tuesday and Thursdays $487 | Tuesdays or Thursdays Only $253 https://www.goalsinschool.com/ centralbellevueprograms ... read full article

September Passport Check-in

  Time to pull out your Passport map packet and start reviewing the continents (Level 1) with your child. Do they already know them? Great! Move on to Level 2 to study the oceans and keep going! Our first Passport Check Day of the year will be on Tuesday, 9/26. If you are available to HELP please join us! If your child is motivated to do a little extra, the Special Itinerary for September is Countries of Asia. They can bring their completed worksheet on the 26th to receive a special prize. **If your child has a blue map packet ... read full article

September Principal Coffee

Date: September 22nd, 2023 9:15am — 10:15am Location: Puesta STEM Room Please join us either in person (check in at the desk and head up to the STEM Rm), or watch the livestream on the PTA’s YouTube Channel ( https://youtube.com/@puesta? feature=shared ). Principals Danelle Edwards and Aishla Acevedo will be introducing the school’s leadership team, talking about plans for the school year, and answering parent questions. ... read full article

Register for Walkathon

On Friday, September 29, 2023 , Puesta del Sol is hosting the 21st Walkathon - the very first in our new building! Please join us between  3:30pm to 6:30pm , for the length of time that works for your family. This annual tradition is our school's largest community-building event! Students, families, teachers, and staff walk the event, dance, and socialize in a fun and festive atmosphere to support Puesta del Sol's PTA. For safety reasons, we ask all families to complete the RSVP to help us plan where students should go at the time of dismissal. If a child does ... read full article

Join our Puesta Del Sol PTA

The Puesta del Sol Parent Teacher Association (PTA) is here to advocate for you and your student for just about any issue that affects your student's experience at Puesta del Sol.  Being active on the PTA is also a fantastic way to get to know teachers, staff, and other parents. Our events are funded annually, so your child will directly benefit from your support.   Click here to view the programs the Puesta Del Sol PTA sponsors.  Puesta del Sol PTA membership is open to everyone! PTA is an inclusive organization, and we  benefit from the diverse voices and experiences ... read full article

Fiesta Latina

Join us for Fiesta Latina with the amazing Angela De La Hoz as our instructor! Get inspired by the fun music and learn to dance! Fiesta Latina will help students improve coordination, boost confidence, and gain a deeper understanding of social dancing in the Latin American lifestyle! This year students will move to the rhythms and beats of hip hop inspired dances, while practicing their Spanish in a casual, fun and friendly way. Dates: Tuesdays 9/26, 10/3, 10/10, 10/17, 10/24, 10/31, 11/7, 11/14, 11/21, 11/28, 12/5 Time: 8 am to 8:50 am Cost: $220 Registration Limit: 15 kids, 1 of ... read full article

Get Your Annual Membership

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Get Ready for Before & After School Programs!

This year our Ed Enhancement team has been working hard to bring back popular activities and add new opportunities for our students to learn and grow. We will have flyers and volunteers to answer your questions at our Ice Cream Social on September 8th. There will be three Extracurricular Sessions this year: Fall Session: week of 9/25 through week of 12/8 (no activities 11/20--11/24) Winter Session: week of 1/2 through week of 3/8 Spring Session: week of 3/18 through week of 5/31 Other important information: Some of our programs will be offering Mini Sessions so that students have the opportunity ... read full article

Summer Park Playdates

1st Grader's last summer park playdate!   See below for grades, dates, times, parks and contact info for any questions or to RSVP.     Incoming 1st Grade 2023-24 (Class of 2035): Wednesday, August 30th 4pm -  Lake Hills Park . Contact:  Julie  and  Rochelle     ... read full article

PTA Newsletter / El Sol

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

Volunteer Training Slides

Missed the Volunteer Training on 9/27 at school? Here are the slides from the training . If you have any questions about the presentation or about volunteering, please email either Holly (PTA President:  [email protected] ) or Aishla (Vice-Principal:  [email protected] ) ... read full article