Hello PLE Community!

We've had an incredible start to the school year, and I couldn't be prouder of our amazing students! Their boundless enthusiasm and flexibility have shone brightly, even as we navigate the absence of a playground structure. It's a testament to the resilience and joy that children bring to our school community. I'm deeply impressed by the spirit of our students. Their positive energy is a reminder of the wonderful journey we have ahead.

I want to extend my warmest welcome to all families, and I'm excited to embark on this transformative educational journey with you. Together, we'll continue to create an environment where our students can thrive and grow. Here's to a fantastic school year filled with learning, laughter, and lasting memories!

Principal Snookal

If you are anything like me, you hear many people saying disparaging things about "kids these days." Things like, "kids these days only know how to read online," or "kids these days don't know how to play outside." At PLE our teachers are flipping the script about kids these days. Zoom in on the photo above or visit our display in the main office to see all that we are celebrating about kids these days!

We are continually looking for how to make everyone's drop off and pick up experience more peaceful, workable, and safe. If you are able to park and walk to pick up your child after school, that is recommended as it will ease with the number of cars waiting for room in the drop off lane.

Please remember that our students on safety patrol are children who are doing their very best to contribute. Please drive in ways that keep them safe as well.

Click on the photo of the flyer below to be taken to the sign up page.

This year we will be learning about and practicing a new virtue each month as a school. We have also pre-scheduled all of our Social and Emotional Learning lessons to correlate with our virtue. We will let you know what the virtue and lesson are for each month.

September Virtue = Curiosity
September 2nd Step = Growth Mindset and Goal Setting

To be curious is to explore and discover, to take an interest in a new experience. Curiosity is looking to trying and experiencing new things, and learning through those new adventures and experiences. Curious people want to learn and try new things, and to grow in their understanding. Let's all practice curiosity this year!

HAPPY NEW SCHOOL YEAR

About Me: My name is Judy Takahashi-Hunsberger. I am the district LEAD Program Family Engagement Specialist assisting other Family Engagement Specialists and collaborating with Pre-K Family Engagement Specialists to deliver Family Engagement resources and events based on individual school community needs. I also serve as the Family Engagement Specialist Support for Phantom Lake, Tillicum, Spiritridge, Big Picture, Digital Discovery, Medina, and Clyde Hill. In addition, I work closely with the McKinney Vento Coordinator, counselors (school and MHAT), social workers, psychologists, and nurses to help when a family/ school needs support/resources. We collaborate to find resources from city, county, state, federal, and outside agencies to support all our families. I also support Truancy Board to ensure that families are supported with resources needed when attendance is a concern. I am looking forward to working with our school staff and families. Please don’t hesitate to call or email me if you need any clarifications or concerns. I am available to attend meetings to support our school staff and families in finding the best resources to benefit the families we serve. It is my honor to serve the BSD community, and I look forward to working alongside all of you.

Judy Takahashi-Hunsberger hunsbergerju@bsd405.org

425-456-5679

Join us for a day at the park! We’d love to meet you and your family and share stories about our journeys parenting kids with 504 plans and IEPs. Learn how we promote advocacy and education while empowering families. Bring your sports equipment and sunscreen and we’ll provide snacks.

All ages are encouraged to attend!!

Time: 10am — 12pm

Where: Crossroads Park - 16000 NE 10th St, Bellevue, WA 98008 (Pavilions in the southwest corner of the park)

Bellevue Special Needs PTA

https://www.beIIevuespeciaIneedspta.com/

The 2023-2024 Official Notices are now available on the district website. English, Spanish and Simplified Chinese versions can be found on the Official Notices page. Content in the District’s 2023-24 Official Notices includes:

• Student Education Records (FERPA & Directory Information)
• Notice of Rights Under the Protection of Pupil Rights Amendment
• Notice of Students and Staff Rights and Responsibilities
• Non-Discrimination
• Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying
• Notice of Child Find
• Notice of Complaint Resolution
• Notice of Pesticide, Asbestos and Lead
• Weapons
• Truancy
• Office of the Education Ombuds services

This information above can also be found on the Official Notices webpage.

Monday-Friday 7:30am-4:00pm

Access to school building:

• All visitors MUST use the main office doors to enter and exit the building
• All visitors must sign in using the LobbyGuard System in the main office and obtain and wear a name badge.
• As a reminder, families should drop their students off at the door when bringing their students to school. We promise to take great care of them and get them where they need to go!

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Heather Snookal, Principal

Rachel Pearson, Assistant Principal

Alysia Carey, School Counselor

Debbie Gordon, Office Manager

Shawna Rooney, Office Assistant
Carrie Lascano, PTA President

Judy Hunsberger, Family Engagement Specialist