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PTA General Membership Meeting this Thursday Feb 13 6pm | Library and Virtual
Teams link for virtual meeting - JOIN HERE (Meeting ID: 269 292 415 274 | Passcode: PC99RC3y)
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JOIN THE PUESTA DEL SOL 2025-2026 PTA BOARD! 

The PTA has a fantastic opportunity for you to contribute in the 2025-2026 school year. We're still looking to fill the following positions:

  • Director of Educational Enhancement Role

  • Director of School Relations Role

Interested? Please contact [email protected] or go to this link to learn more about these positions

 

ÚNETE A LA JUNTA DEL PTA DE PUESTA DEL SOL 2025-2026!

El PTA tiene una fantástica oportunidad para que contribuyas en el año escolar 2025-2026. Aún estamos buscando llenar las siguientes posiciones:

  • Director de Mejora Educativa

  • Director de Relaciones Escolares


¿Interesado(a)? Por favor, contacte a [email protected]  o vaya a este enlace para obtener más información sobre estos puestos. 


Volunteer!

Are you interested in getting more involved with volunteering at Puesta Del Sol? If so, join us 15 minutes early before our General Membership Meeting to learn more about the available volunteer positions! Arrive at 5:45 PM on February 13th, just in time for the meeting which starts at 6:00 PM.

¿Te interesa involucrarte más en el voluntariado en Puesta Del Sol? Si es así, únete a nosotros 15 minutos antes de nuestra Reunión General para aprender más sobre las posiciones de voluntariado disponibles. Llega a las 5:45 PM el 13 de febrero, justo a tiempo para la reunión que comienza a las 6:00 PM.

 


February 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 [email protected]. Thanks!

SIGN UP HERE!


Passport Check February 25th Special Itinerary

February 25th Passport Check is India


General Membership Meeting

Winter General Membership Meeting
Join us for the Puesta del Sol PTA Winter General Membership Meeting on Thursday February 13 in the Puesta del Sol PTA Library from 6-8pm. During this meeting we will hear on PTA reports and vote on any items of business. You do not need to be a member to attend but must be an active member to vote.
Refreshments will be provided.
Can’t make it in person? Please check back for a link soon!
We look forward to seeing you there!


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 [email protected] 
*Please note: Tickets will be emailed to the email address associated with your PTA account approximately a week prior to the game.

ORDER TICKETS!


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 [email protected] 


STEM Fair 2025

Info Night

**Update**

The February STEM Fair Information night has been moved to the PTA General Meeting on February 13th. Come learn more about the PTA, our events, where you can help! We will cover information about the STEM Fair in the meeting!

STEM Fair will be back this school year!! After a long hiatus, STEM Fair returned last year in 2024. We had a successful showing with over 40+ projects. We will be back this school year on April 23, 2025.
STEM Fair is a student-led project-based fair using on Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics.
Come learn about the STEM in one of our 3 Info Nights!!
Session 1 - January 15th 7:00pm (Virtual)
Session 2 - February 13th 6:00pm (In Person, Library)

Learn more about the fair at the Puesta STEM Fair page.


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Book Fair is Back!

Save the Date! Our 2025 Scholastic Book Fair is Coming!


Book Fair will be 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 a childen's book that features food falling from the sky!

Volunteers Needed!
Book Fair runs on Volunteer Power! Please sign up for a shift (or three!). No experiance necessary--training will be provided. (https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E4AABAA29A1F9CF8-54779731-spring#/)

Questions? Want to Join the Planning Team? Email us at: [email protected]


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 help in any capacity, please contact schoolrelations@puestadelsolpta.org. Thanks for your help in maintaining these meaningful experiences for our students!
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El Festival Internacional de Arte de Puesta del Sol es una celebración increíble de danza, música, arte y cultura en nuestra comunidad escolar. Estamos planeando el evento anual en mayo (21, ¡guarde la fecha!) y necesitamos ayuda para que el evento de este año se haga realidad. Estamos buscando especialmente coordinadores para lo siguiente:
* Los actos de Amity: ayudar a organizar los ensayos de baile que enseñan nuestros pasantes de Amity a los estudiantes de K-5 después de la escuela (y que se realizan en el festival)
* Procesión de las banderas: coordinar a los estudiantes participantes y la logística
Se brinda apoyo a cualquier persona nueva en los roles. Si está interesado o desea ayudar en cualquier capacidad, comuníquese con schoolrelations@puestadelsolpta.org. ¡Gracias por su ayuda para mantener estas experiencias significativas para nuestros estudiantes!


Vamos a Volar - Mini Auction Fundraiser

Puesta del Sol PTA invites you to join us for an exceptional evening of tapas, paella, sangria, and fun at Castilla Restaurant on March 28th!
Our mini auction will be a chance to enjoy exceptional food and bid on exciting travel, food, wine, and experiences from around the Northwest and beyond - all to support our kids without the kids!
This adults-only evening will be an awesome time to make Puesta del Sol connections while supporting our students, teachers, and school.
Tickets go on sale Friday, January 31. Please visit the website for more information and to purchase tickets: CLICK HERE

¡VAMOS!
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¡El PTA de Puesta del Sol lo invita a unirse a nosotros para una noche excepcional de tapas, paella, sangría y diversión en el Restaurante Castilla el 28 de marzo!
Nuestra mini subasta será una oportunidad para disfrutar de comida excepcional y ofertar en viajes, comida, vino y experiencias emocionantes de todo el noroeste y más allá, ¡todo para apoyar a nuestros niños sin niños!
Esta noche solo para adultos será un momento increíble para hacer conexiones con Puesta del Sol mientras apoyamos a nuestros estudiantes, maestros y a la escuela.
Los boletos salen a la venta el viernes 31 de enero. Visite el sitio web para obtener más información y comprar boletos: CLICK HERE

¡VAMOS!


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.
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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 el miércoles 12 de febrero. Inscríbase para traer algo aquí: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/409054EA4A82EA4F94-54721555-puesta 
Deje la comida antes de las 11 a. m. el 12 de febrero. Regístrese en la oficina y lleve la comida al salón del personal en el nivel superior.


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6:00p STEM Fair Info Night (part of PTA meeting)
STEM Fair Info Night (part of PTA meeting)

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Thursday, February 13
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6:00p - 8:00p
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Library

The February STEM Fair Information night has been moved to the PTA General Meeting on February 13th. Come learn more about the PTA, our events, where you can help! We will cover information about the STEM Fair in the meeting!
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