Mission Statement
Puesta del Sol is a Spanish Immersion School that provides a diverse educational program ensuring a multi-cultural, second language learning experience in which all students can grow academically, socially, and as individuals in a caring and safe community.
International Spanish Academy
Puesta del Sol Elementary is proud to be a member of the International Spanish Academy (ISA). As an ISA, Puesta del Sol has a unique and close relationship with the Ministry of Education and Science of Spain. We are one of only 9 schools recognized as an ISA on the West coast.
Guidelines for Sucesss at Puesta del Sol
There are four “Guidelines for Success” that we proudly put on the sun burst above and on the front cover of our handbook. At Puesta del Sol, students:
Have Positive Attitudes: (Tenemos Buena actitud) Our students always give their best effort, accept differences in others, show appreciation for others’ efforts, give compliments, use positive language, are friends to others, and encourage others.
Are Responsible: ( Somos responsables) Our students are good citizens, are helpful to others, are accountable for their actions, are honest and trustworthy, clean up after themselves, and practice a strong work ethic.
Make Good Choices: (Tomamos buenas decisiones) Our students follow rules, show good sportsmanship, share and take turns, play safely and fairly, and think before acting.
Are Respectful: (Somos respetuosos) Our students use kind words, are tolerant, respect others’ property, are considerate, appreciate others, are polite, care about others, appreciate differences in others, and respect for all adults.
Lice
Head lice has made a stop at Puesta del Sol. We have had reports of lice in many classrooms. Please check your child's head for head lice on a weekly basis. If you son/daughter does have the pests, please report that information to the school office. All reporting is confidential. If you need additional information or help with treatment please contact our school nurse, Barbara Slaymaker at 425.456.6105.
Emergency School Closure
In unplanned cases, when the school must be closed due to weather conditions or for other reasons, announcement will be made on local radio and television stations. Students and/or parents or guardians should refrain from calling the school office in these cases. For up to date information, 24 hours a day, call the School News Line at (425) 456-4111 or check the Public Schools Emergency Communications System (PSECS) Internet website, www.psec.wednet.edu. Select the Bellevue School District from the King County school list.
Puesta del Sol Emergency Snow Routes 2011-2012
During an emergency the order of the stops may not be the same as a regular school day. Changes in time of pick-up or return may be later because of traffic and weather conditions. Stop description abbreviations:
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425-456-4512 TRANSPORTATION@BSD405.ORG
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SB—SOUTHBOUND
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CC—CHILDCARE
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NB—NORTHBOUND
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LZ—SCHOOL LOADZONE
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WB—WESTBOUND
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ENT—ENTRANCE
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EB—EASTBOUND
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N/A—NOT APPLICABLE
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AM
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AM
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PM
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PM Wed
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EMERGENCY ONLY
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STOP DESCRIPTION
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TIME
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RT
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TIME
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RT
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TIME
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STOP LOCATION
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NE 32ND ST & CHERRY CREST ELEM ENT
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7:55
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13
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4:21
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42
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2:00
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NE 32ND ST & CHER CREST ENT
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HIGHLAND MIDDLE SCHOOL
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8:10
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13
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4:12
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13
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1:53
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HIGHLAND MIDDLE SCHOOL
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STEVENSON ELEMENTARY LZ
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8:15
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13
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4:20
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13
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1:57
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STEVENSON ELEMENTARY LZ
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143RD AV SE & SE 8TH ST
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8:20
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13
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4:06
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13
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1:46
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143RD AV SE & SE 8TH ST
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137TH PL SE & SE 20TH ST
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8:25
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13
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4:01
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13
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1:41
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KAMBER RD & SE 20TH ST
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WOODRIDGE ELEMENTARY LZ
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8:35
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13
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3:55
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13
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1:35
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WOODRIDGE ELEMENTARY
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146TH AV SE & SE 42ND ST
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8:45
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13
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3:45
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13
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1:25
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146TH AV SE & SE ALLEN RD
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14509 SE NEWPORT WY (S. BELL B & G CLUB)
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N/A
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N/A
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3:43
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13
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1:23
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SE NEWPORT WAY & SOUTH B&G CLUB
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NEWPORT HEIGHTS LZ (OFF 119TH)
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8:15
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18
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4:01
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27
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1:45
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N HEIGHTS ELEM & 119TH AV SE
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FOREST DR SE & SE 60TH ST (MEADOW PRK TRAIL)
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8:25
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18
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3:55
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27
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1:38
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FOREST DR & SE 60TH ST
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SE 63RD ST & 155TH AV SE (EAST OF IN-TERSCTN)
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8:29
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18
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3:51
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27
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1:33
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FOREST DR & SE 63RD ST
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SE 46TH WY & 158TH AV SE
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8:36
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18
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3:44
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27
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1:27
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SE 46TH WY & 158TH AV SE
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SOMERSET ELEMENTARY ENT @ CROSSWALK
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8:41
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18
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3:40
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27
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1:22
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SOMERSET ELEMENTARY ENT
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SHERWOOD ELEMENTARY CHILDCARE
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8:13
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26
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4:11
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42
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1:49
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SHERWOOD FOREST ELEMENTARY
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BENNETT ELEMENTARY LZ
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8:21
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26
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4:04
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42
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1:42
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NE 16TH ST & BENNETT ELEMENTARY
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SE 24TH ST & SPIRITRIDGE ELEMENTARY ENT
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8:33
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26
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3:52
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42
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1:31
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SPIRITRIDGE ELEMENTARY
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EASTGATE ELEMENTARY LZ
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8:43
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26
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3:44
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42
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1:24
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EASTGATE ELEMENTARY LZ
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NE 24TH ST & CLYDE HILL ELEMENTARY ENT
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8:14
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28
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4:23
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35
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2:03
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NE 24TH ST & CLYDE HILL ELEM
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108TH AV NE & NE 16TH ST
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8:19
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28
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4:18
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35
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1:58
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108TH AV NE & NE 16TH ST
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ENATAI ELEMENTARY
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8:32
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28
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3:59
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35
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1:38
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ENATAI ELEMENTARY
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EB NEWPORT SHORES EXIT
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8:40
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28
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3:46
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35
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1:25
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NEWPORT SHORES EXIT
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4315 129TH PL SE (MUSTARD SEED CC)
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8:45
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28
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3:40
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35
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1:19
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4315 129TH PL SE(MUSTARD SEED CC)
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NE 1ST ST & 99TH AV NE (B&G CLUB)
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N/A
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N/A
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4:09
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35
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1:48
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NE 1ST ST & 99TH AV NE
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124TH AV NE & NE 5TH ST
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8:17
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32
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4:08
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32
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1:48
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124TH AV NE & NE 5TH ST
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164TH AV NE & NE 6TH ST (SOUTHSIDE)
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8:25
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32
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4:01
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32
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1:41
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164TH AV NE & NE 6TH ST
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154TH AV SE & LAKE HILLS BLVD (ON 154TH)
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8:31
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32
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3:56
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32
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1:36
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LAKE HILLS BLVD & 154TH AVE SE
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TILLICUM MIDDLE SCHOOL LZ
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8:35
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32
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3:53
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32
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1:33
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TILLICUM MIDDLE SCHOOL
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