Einstein Elementary School Otter Mail Issue 3

Parent Input Needed - Elementary Math Adoption!
There is still the chance to give your input on the Elementary Math Adoption that is currently underway. This is extremely important work and will impact our elementary school students for the next decade.

There is one more meeting on January 26, 2010 at Frost Elementary School at 7 p.m. For those of you who cannot attend, the materials are available to review at the Resource Center at Redmond Town Center and there is an on-line input form available on the district website. Please take the time to give your input.

Have a great weekend!

Jack M. Tobin

Principal

Albert Einstein Elementary

** SCHOOL NEWS **

Battle of the Books

Einstein is participating this year in the "Battle of the Books"! This program aims at promoting reading literature at Einstein. Thanks to Ms Sandbo, our Einstein Librarian, for organizing this!

Message from Ms Sandbo:

The Einstein 4th, 5th and 6th graders have "Battled" at lunch time for 2 weeks. There were a total of nine teams and they worked their way through double elimination. The sportsmanship was outstanding and it was a most enjoyable time for me. The winning team; The Green Pandas (Hannah Sullivan, Katrina Teo, Elle Demeter and Karley Deegan), will go on to the district online battles during the first week of February. Congratulations to all 36 Einstein Students who participated in the Battle. You all were great to watch and fun to work with. Parents should be proud of the level of motivation and perseverance these students exhibited. They REALLY knew their books!

Valentine Post Office Presents:

Our Hearts Go Out to Haiti, Feb 8-10

Valentine Post Office Presents: Out Heart Go Out To Haiti

Mark your calendar on February 8-10th, VPO in the A-Wing Hallway Entrance.
All proceeds benefit UNICEF's Haiti Relief Efforts

Kindergarten Tour next Tuesday, Jan 26

Tours and Information -

Jan 26th Tue, 9:30 -11:00 am or 1:00-2:30 pm
Registration day -

Feb 4th Thu, 1:00 - 7:00 pm
Both events are in the Einstein Library.

Things to bring are listed at the PTSA website . Look for the flyer in both English and Spanish. Call Bobbie Jo at the Einstein office at 425-936-2540 for any questions.

** PTSA NEWS **

Einstein International Night - April 16th

PTSA will be presenting International Night at Einstein Elementary on Friday April 16th.

We need your involvement to help celebrate the vibrant cultures of our school community! We will showcase traditional clothing, dances, crafts, food and artifacts. We are looking for families who can help us represent their countries of origin. If you can help with any of the above activities please contact Tara Van Niman, our committee Chair, or complete the form linked here. Come share your culture with others!

Classic Books Training next Thurs, Jan 28 9:00 a.m. or Feb 3rd 7:00 p.m.

Classic Books is Coming!
Anyone interested in leading a half hour, one-time book discussion in their child's classroom is invited to attend a brief training in the library on Thursday, January 28th at 9:00 am or on Wednesday, February 3rd at 7:00 pm. Come join the fun!

If you are interested in helping but are unable to attend a training, or if you have any questions, please contact Melanie Williams.

Spelling Club is HERE!

Einstein Elementary is proud to announce the creation of our first Spelling Club! The goal of the club is to provide an enrichment opportunity for the 4th, 5th and 6th graders to help improve their spelling, increase their vocabularies, learn concepts and develop correct English usage that will help them all their lives. Official Scripp's National Spelling Bee materials will be used for both fun and challenging activities. The club will meet every Wednesday for 15 weeks starting February 17th from 11:45 a.m. to 12:20 p.m. Participation in the Spelling Club is free! An informational flyer and registration form are linked here. Space is limited and registration forms are due back by February 5th. Contact Kari Haegele if you have any questions.

PTSA General Membership Meeting - Jan 28, 7pm

Come join us for our second PTSA General Membership Meeting next Thursday, January 28th in the Einstein Library from 7:00-8:30 pm!

We will spend the first 20 minutes getting to know each other and nibbling on some treats. Then Mayor Marchione will stop by to chat with us about issues important to our community like road construction on 172nd Ave and 166th Ave, the new fire station on 116th, and the North Redmond neighborhood plan. We will also update you on what is to come at Einstein this year.

It will be an informal meeting so bring your questions and a friend! Please click here for more information or contact Michelle Sullivan. We hope to see you there!

Family Events

Thank you to all the families who attended and helped make Math Night a fun and educational event for our students. Ms. Uphus and Mrs. Carlson's classes tied for the highest percentage of students attending math night, making them the winners of the Extra Recess with Mr. Tobin! Congratulations Kindergarteners!

Please mark your calendars for our next event on February 19th - Einstein's 4th annual Family Bingo Night. It is guaranteed to be a wonderful evening for the whole family. A variety of exciting Bingo prizes will be awarded. Be watching for tickets to go on sale. Discounts will be given to families who purchase tickets in advance!

** COMMUNITY NEWS **

Lake Washington School District (LWSD) does not sponsor, endorse or recommend any of the organizations, services, or activities described in these materials.

Kids Can Cook - entry form deadline Jan 29

Kids in LWSD 4th and 5th grades are invited to participate in the LWSD "Kids Can Cook" Contest. Ask your child to submit a Healthy Snack Recipe along with the Recipe entry form linked here, and return it to your child's teacher by Friday 1/29. A panel of judges will select 3 winning recipes per school, and the finalists will be invited to "Kids Can Cook" event held at Redmond Junior High School on Wed March 17, 2010 from 2:00 - 5:00 pm. Don't delay, get your young cook ready to wear their chef's hat!

What is Engineering?

This K-12 workshop is designed to introduce students to the vast world of engineering!

Where: University of Washington, Loew Hall

When: Sat, Jan 30th, 2010, 10:00 am - noon

Hosted by the Society of Women Engineers