Save the Dates for these activities coming up and stay tuned for more to come!

  • Wednesday, Mar. 22, 3pm: Ribbon Cutting and Community Open House. Let’s celebrate our new school building!
  • Wednesday, March 29 Passport Check
  • Friday, Apr. 7, during school: Move-a-thon Fundraiser
  • Saturday, Apr. 22: Earth Day Garage Sale
  • Wednesday, April 26: Passport Check
  • Thursday, May 4, during school: SITA (Spanish Immersion through the Arts)
  • Saturday, May 6, 6:40pm: Mariner’s Night
  • Wednesday, May 17th: Passport Check
  • Wednesday, May 24: Art Fest/International Festival
  • Friday, June 2nd – Time TBD: Field Day! Mark your calendars and make plans to volunteer at this end-of-year student favorite event. We will need a lot of volunteers to make Field Day fantastic!
  • Friday, June 9, 7pm: Seattle Storm Game
  • Friday, June 16: 5th Grade Graduation

To stay in touch, subscribe to our official communications: El Sol Newsletter, this website and PTA Facebook.

 

Ribbon Cutting Ceremony (plus After Party!)

Bellevue School District, Puesta del Sol Elementary and PTA invite you to Puesta del Sol Elementary's Ribbon Cutting Ceremony of our new building!

Food Truck - Special Performances - School Tours. Flamenco and Marimba will perform–there will also be a Mariachi Band!

This event is open to our families, staff, and local Bellevue community including our Puesta del Sol alumni.
Favorite food truck La Chingona Taqueria, is coming, and special South American sweet treats will also be for sale.

Date: Wednesday, March 22
3-5pm: Ceremony, performances and tours
5-6pm: Extended post-event social hour (Playground and Picnic – bring your favorite camp chair and table!)
Until 7pm: La Chingona Taqueria will be at the school selling food

EXTRA PARKING AVAILABLE! Please be respectful of the neighborhood. Extra parking available at Church of the Resurrection, just a few minutes' walk away: 15220 Main St!

We’d love volunteers! To sign up: https://tinyurl.com/puestaribbon


International Festival Amity Dance and Music Opportunity

International Festival and Amity Act Sign Ups - Each year for the International Festival celebrates the cultures of the Puesta del Sol Community through dance and music. This year is extra special - we are combining Art Fest with International Festival to make it more accessible and fun for our families. IF/Art Fest will happen on Wednesday May 24 from 6 pm to 8 pm at Puesta del Sol.

Students can join our fabulous interns Celia, Danilo, Erik and Erika in learning a dance/musical act from Spain, Colombia, and El Salvador to perform on the main stage at the festival. There is no cost to participate, though there are limited spots and kids will need a willingness to participate.


Yearbooks! Order now before the price goes up in April!
REMINDER: SAVE NOW!

Order your yearbook before the prices goes up in April! Not sure if you already ordered? Check your account.

YEARBOOK ON SALE NOW
Order your yearbook today for * $20 * !
Last minute pricing will go up to $25 on April 17.

🙏Thank you for all your help and support to make this year's yearbook a success!

 

*Free yearbooks will be available for those needing financial assistance.
❓QUESTIONS? [email protected]
*School pick up dates TBD


Flamenco - Session 3

Sign up for our final Flamenco Session of the year! Classes are held on Wednesdays - starting March 22 through May 17. The group will perform at this year's combined International Festival and Art Fest. Newcomers welcome. Class participation is capped at 25 - so don't delay in registering. 


Mariners Night

Mariners Night with Puesta del Sol PTA

Mariners vs. Astros

Saturday, May 6th, 2023 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.

Deadline to order is April 5, 2023

Questions? Contact Aly at [email protected]

*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 contact [email protected].


Preschool/Early Learning Program is coming back!
Yes, you read that right!

Preschool at the Puesta del Sol Elementary building is coming, starting in the 2023-2024 school year.

For families with younger children (who will be age 3-5 years), more information is available on the Bellevue School District website (registration will also eventually be open here): https://bsd405.org/programs/preschool/enroll-next-year


Night Out with the Seattle Storm!

Save the Date for a Seattle Storm game with Puesta del Sol PTA!

Friday, 6/9/23 at 7pm against the Washington Mystics at Climate Pledge Arena.

Cost is $30 per ticket.

Deadline to order is 5/15/23 but order early to guarantee your seats! (We will place the order as soon as we reach 50 tickets, and then in groups of 10-20 after that until the deadline or there is no more ticket inventory at this price.)

If you would like to sit with another family, please place one order for the entire group. (No refunds). Tickets will be emailed to the email address associated with your PTA membership.

 

 

Questions? Contact Aly at [email protected]

*It is our PTA mission to support every child, financial assistance is available for this activity. If interested, please contact [email protected].


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Class Picture Day

Classroom photos are coming!

Save the date for Thursday, March 23, 2023. If your student wears a mask to school, please advise them as to whether the mask should be worn for the photo. Photos will be taken inside this year.

You may order class photos online at: https://bsd405.org/puestadelsol/2023/03/classroom-photos-march-23-2023/ Photo ID: EVT8TCRZQ


Spring Fundraiser

Our Apex Remix Glow Party fundraiser and leadership program kicks off on Monday, March 27th

Apex is a local company that provides a fun two-week program where students will learn about important leadership habits and good character traits. Then the program wraps up with a celebratory, high energy fitness event: The Apex Remix Glow Party It’s going to be a TON of FUN! 

 


Puesta School Garden

Help us get our new containers ready for spring! Sign up to help us move some dirt and plant some bulbs! Click here to sign up: https://www.signupgenius.com/index.cfm?go=w.manageSignUp#/41546504/share/


Fiesta Latina Returns!

We are excited to announce the return of 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! Students will move to the rhythms and beats of casual Latin dances like salsa, cumbia, bachata, merengue and reggaeton, while practicing their Spanish in a casual, fun and friendly way. Sign up today

10 sessions Tuesdays 8-8:55am, March 7-May 16. $200 per student. Financial aid available.

Tuition discounted 50% for student of parent volunteer committed to attend full session. Select Parent Volunteer when registering, only one discounted position available.

Questions? [email protected]

 


PTA Nominations

Do you know someone who would be a great PTA leader next year? The Puesta del Sol PTA Nomination Committee is looking for recommendations for the following positions: President, VP of Membership, Payables Treasurer, Deposits Treasurer, and Secretary. Click here to make your recommendation. https://forms.gle/f44pqpnuyJvHVaDy9


Host Families Needed for 2023-24 School Year

The Amity Program offers interns a unique cultural and teaching experience at Puesta. We have four amazing interns this year who are serving in various classrooms.

We are looking for host families for the 2023-2024 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 [email protected]

Link to Host Family 2023-2024 Application


Bellevue Schools Foundation's Spring for Schools

Join us for an evening of food, drinks, music, and a showcase of BSF donor funded programs. The funding raised at Spring for Schools 2023 will determine how much support the BSF can provide for critical programming at all 30 schools in Bellevue School District. The event will host business professionals, community leaders, and philanthropic donors who are committed to making sure that all 18,000+ students in Bellevue’s public schools have access to innovative programs and enrichment opportunities that will help them thrive in an increasingly competitive global market.

*Translations available on the registration page

Click here to find out how BSF directly supports Puesta del Sol Elementary.

Questions? Email [email protected]


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 2035 (Kindergarten)

Puesta del Sol Class of 2034 (1st Grade)

Puesta del Sol Class of 2033 (2nd grade)

Puesta del Sol Class of 2032 (3rd grade)

Puesta del Sol Class of 2031 (4th grade)

Puesta del Sol Class of 2030 (5th grade)

Puesta del Sol Class of 2029 (Graduated)

ISA - Tillicum, Sammamish + Newport

* Please note: Individual Facebook groups for each class are parent-organized and are not PTA-sponsored.


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Flameco Session 3 Begins
Flameco Session 3 Begins

Date:
Wednesday, March 22

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3:00p Ribbon Cutting and Community Open House
Ribbon Cutting and Community Open House

Date:
Wednesday, March 22
Time:
3:00p - 5:00p
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Class Picture Day
Class Picture Day

Date:
Thursday, March 23
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Apr 1
Spring Fundraiser
Spring Fundraiser

Date:
Mon 3/27 - Fri 4/7
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Spring Fundraiser
Spring Fundraiser

Date:
Mon 3/27 - Fri 4/7
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Spring Fundraiser
Spring Fundraiser

Date:
Mon 3/27 - Fri 4/7
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Passport Check
Passport Check

Date:
Wednesday, March 29
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Spring Fundraiser
Spring Fundraiser

Date:
Mon 3/27 - Fri 4/7
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Spring Fundraiser
Spring Fundraiser

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Mon 3/27 - Fri 4/7
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El Sol Newsletter arrives
El Sol Newsletter arrives

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Friday, March 31
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5:00p Bellevue Spring for Schools- Under the Stars
Bellevue Spring for Schools- Under the Stars

Date:
Saturday, April 1
Time:
5:00p - 7:00p
Where:
Meydenbauer Center
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