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Einstein Elementary Weekly Newsletter
Brought to you by Mr. Tobin and your Einstein PTSA
 
 Jan 29, 2010
Issue 4, Volume 1

Weekly Important Dates

 
 
Feb 4th School Assembly will recognize students for demonstating
COOPERATION 
 
Feburary Life Skill Theme:
Caring & Common Sense 
 
Jan 31, Sunay
 
Feb 2, Tuesday
7:00 pm
 
Feb 2, Tuesday
7:30 pm
 
Feb 3, Wednesday
7:00 pm
Classic Books Training
 Einstein Library
 
  Feb 3, Wednesday
7:30 pm
LWSD Honor Orchestra Concert
 
Feb 4, Thursday
1:00 - 7:00 pm
Kindergarten Registration 
 
 Einstein Library
 
Feb 4, Thursday
2:45 pm
Student Recognition Assembly
Everyone is Welcome! 
Einstein Spirit Day (all day)
Twin Day
 
Feb 5, Friday
 

Reminders!

 
Jan 29, 2010
Last day to provide parent input on the Math Adoption. Survey is online.
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Jan 31, 2010
Last day to Register online for a discounted rate
Classes begin Feb 23 & 25.
Contact Mrs. Crane for the scholarship offer!
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Feb 5, 2010
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Feb 19, 2010
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Ongoing Fundraising through Everything Party
 

Quick Links

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Mr. Tobin's Weekly Message

Einstein Families and Einstein Staff,
 
Lost and Found
Wednesday was a perfect "Lost and Found Day!" Chilly enough to need a coat in the morning, too warm to wear it running around at recess in the afternoon. We do our best to remind the students to pick them up, however many items end up in the Lost and Found. The Lost and Found is located just outside the library so if you are missing an item, you are welcome to come check at any time. The best solution to avoid lost items is to write your student's last name on the label in their coats and we can get them back to the classroom teacher.
 
Parking Lot
Please be as safe as possible while dropping off or picking up your child. It is very important to follow all of the procedures to ensure that everyone stays safe. Remember to pull forward in the pick up lane, and please do not block the crosswalks.
 
Have a great weekend!
 
Jack M. Tobin
Principal
Albert Einstein Elementary

** SCHOOL NEWS **

Einstein Specialist Open House,  Feb 1-4
 
Parents are invited to the Music, P.E. and Library Specialist Open house this coming week during their classes.
 
Check out your child's class time schedule linked here at the Einstein website, and come to the specialist class. It is a fun opportunity to become familiar with what students learn in these classes each week.

VPO Presents: Our Hearts Go Out to Haiti, Feb 8-10
 
Parents, Students and Staff can purchase and send valentines through VPO Mon-Wed Feb 8-10. Cards, gifts and postage includes 10 cents stamps, 25 cents Valentine Notecard, 25 cent Valentine Pencil, etc.
 
Hours of operation and details can be found here.
Mark your calendar and help with this great donation effort.
All proceeds benefit UNICEF's Haiti Relief Efforts.
Drama Club Last Call, Jan 31
  
Don't miss the registration deadline this Sunday!
There is still scholarship available, contact Mrs Candida Crane to signup.
 
Flyers in Spanish is linked here.
Kindergarten Registration next Thursday, Feb 4
  
Registration day -
Feb 4th Thu, 1:00 - 7:00 pm 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 **

Classic Books Training Wed, Feb 3rd 7:00 p.m.
 
Classic Books is Coming!
Show our children how much we love Classic books!
You are invited to attend a brief 1/2 hour training in the library 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
Volunteers - We Thank each one of You!

Thank you to all the wonderful Einstein Volunteers!
We are grateful for your hard work and dedication.
The PTSA would like to recognize the following volunteers for their extra effort!

Oskana Golovko- library and classroom volunteer
Veena Goli- room parent and staff appreciation chair person
Joi Grabow- art docent for 3rd and 5th grade classes
Sumithra Balakrishnan- VP of student activities

We are still looking for volunteers for Classic books, International Night, Otter Grant committee, Otter mail and many other opportunities. If you would like to get involved and volunteer, please contact
volunteers@einsteinptsa.org
PTSA Treasurer Report - Your Money at Work

Here are some key items and exciting programs your PTSA dollars have funded in Dec/Jan.

Japanese Taiko Drum Assembly,
Family Math Night,
Ottermail Launch,
Spelling Club Materials,
Teacher Grants,
Success Fund.
 
We thank you for your continued support.
Parent Education Feb-March events

Lake Washington PTSA Council is sponsoring numerous parent education events in February and March. Topics include "Power Struggles", "Girl World", "Boys in Today's World", to name few. Most of the events are free of charge and your child is welcome to join with parents.
 
Check out the calendar of events in the link:   http://lwptsacouncil.schools.officelive.com/ParentEd.aspx

** COMMUNITY NEWS **

Lake Washington School District (LWSD) does not sponsor, endorse or recommend any of the organizations, services, or activities described in these materials.
Lake Washington Schools Foundation Luncheon - Volunteers needed
 
LWSF is seeking great volunteers to help with this only fundraising event, Legacy for Learning Luncheon, that allows the Foundation to provide grants and support to our LWSD students.
The event will be held at Juanita High School on April 28th, 2010. If you're interested, email Volunteer@lwsf.org or Carolyn Vache, the Legacy for Learning Luncheon Chair, at dvache@verizon.net. Details are linked here.
 
More information on LWSF and its mission, and other volunteer opportunities can be found in their website, www.lwsf.org.
Free Dental Sealant Day, Feb 6 (For kids ages 6-13)
 
In honor of National Children's Dental Health Month, the Lake Washington Dental Hygienists' Society is offering a preventive dental program, Saturday, February 6, 2010, from 9am to 2pm.
 
They will be providing FREE dental sealants, exams, bitewing  x-rays, and fluoride varnish to children who would not otherwise be able to receive this cavity-prevention treatment.  Children whose teeth are unable to be sealed due to decay may have their cavities filled at a later date.  
  
Please call the dental clinic at Lake Washington Technical College to make an appointment. (425)739-8130. 
Location: 11605 132nd Ave NE, Kirkland WA  98034.
Contacts
Einstein Elementary School
Principal: Jack Tobin
Office Manager: Judy Norman
 
18025 NE 116th St.
Redmond, Washington 98052
425-936-2540
 
Albert Einstein Elementary PTSA is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization
PTSA President: Michelle Sullivan
PTSA Newsletter Editor: Kitty Tam