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Otter Mail  
Einstein Elementary Weekly Newsletter
Brought to you by Mr. Tobin and your Einstein PTSA
 
 Feb 26, 2010
Issue 7 Volume 1
Don't forget to read Otter Mail with your children, so they will stay in touch as well!!
 

Weekly Important Dates

 
  
Students recognized for demonstrating Life Skill:
Caring & Common Sense 
March 11, Thursday
 
March Life Skill Theme:
Problem Solving
 
Mar 2, Tuesday
Einstein Read Across America Red and White Day
 
Mar 11, Thursday*
(note: change of date)
2:45 pm
Student Recognition Assembly
 
Mar 14, Sunday
Albert Einstein's Birthday
 
Mar 15-16, Mon-Tue
Parent Teacher Conference
 Half Day
 
Mar 16, Tuesday
Einstein Choir Performance 
 

Reminders!

  
Mar 1st
 
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Drama Kids Classes
You can still register by contacting Lisa.
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Mar 1, Mar 8
LWSD Parent Education: Topic is 
 Boys in Today's World
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Ongoing Fundraising through Everything Party
 

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Einstein Families and Einstein Staff,
 
Evergreen Junior High Vice Principal Interview Team

I have been asked by the Human Resources department to serve on the interview team that will be helping make the selection for the new Evergreen Junior High Vice Principal. After many years of service with the LWSD,  Dr. Lundvall is retiring this spring. I am very glad to be part of this selection team, especially knowing that this school administrator will be working closely with our former students. I will be out of the building on Monday and Tuesday to do this very important work. 
 
Have a great weekend!
 
Jack M. Tobin
Principal
Albert Einstein Elementary

** SCHOOL NEWS **

Read Across America Week
 
Read Across America is a national celebration of Dr. Seuss's birthday. At Einstein, each day we will have a special activity for the students to participate in.
 
Monday: Begin tracking minutes for their class "car" to move across the map of the United States.

Tuesday: It's Dr. Seuss's birthday! Everyone will wear Red and at 3:00 pm, all classes will meet their buddy class on the red line to "Read Around the School".

Wednesday: Activvote Flipchart reviewing information about Dr. Seuss.

Thursday: Dr. Seuss Bingo at the morning announcements.

Friday: The winning class who Read Across America first will be announced.
LWSD Math Curricula Options Update

Tune in to the latest updates at the LWSD website linked here.
 
Calling All Library Books!!

Students have many over due library books, and although we remind them at their library time, it will really help us if families would lend a hand in the search for any missing books.  If the search doesn't turn up anything, we will start sending home bills for lost books. Thank you for your help with this.
-Anne Sandbo
Lost & Found
 
Our Lost and Found is filling up fast!
Please check it out because you just might find that missing coat, sweatshirt, hat, mitten, or even the occasional lunch box. The Lost and Found is located just outside the library and 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 each item so we can get it back to their classroom teacher.

** PTSA NEWS **

Einstein International Night is back -
 Friday, April 16th

You and your family are officially invited to come celebrate the incredible diversity at Einstein! 
 
There will be singing, dancing and country/region tables with food, native dress and cultural artifacts. The following countries are represented:
 
Russia, India, Korea, Kazakhstan, Somalia, Syria, France, Lebanon, Brazil, Czech Republic, Mexico, Poland, Canada, and Native Americans.       
                                                     
Is your heritage represented?  In particular, we would really like the United States represented!  There is always room for more!  Come share your culture with us.
 
Contact Tara Van Niman if you'd like to help or complete the form in the link and return to school/email to Tara.
Einstein Otter Grants - Due March 1st

Don't forget the deadline for our new Otter Grants program - March 1st.  We would love to hear your ideas and proposals to help benefit our students here at Einstein.
 
Just read the guidelines and fill out a short application by March 1st. Contact Donna Muench with any questions, or submit your application to the office. We look forward to hearing all of the great ideas!!
Earn Money for Einstein by Shopping at PCC

This program makes it easy to raise funds for our school.  The PTSA will be selling preloaded PCC shopping cards for $20 each.  5% of the reloaded amount is instantly donated back to our school from PCC! There is no additional cost to you.  Just use your PCC scrip card every time you shop at PCC and 5% will be donated back to Einstein!!  It is that easy.

Just fill out the order form here and send it back to school with your order.  You can also have friends and family members purchase a card and reload their cards.

If you have any questions, contact Donna Muench. Details can be found here.
PTSA Money at Work

Here are some of the exciting programs and activities your PTSA dollars have funded in February:

 

Bingo Night

Author Sarah Blackaby Assembly
Valentine's Post Office

Reflections Program

Staff Appreciation

Teacher Grants

 

Thank you for your support!

** COMMUNITY NEWS **

Lake Washington School District (LWSD) does not sponsor, endorse or recommend any of the organizations, services, or activities described in these materials.
 Family Fun Night at Neighborhood Schoolhouse
 
Neighborhood Schoolhouse welcomes the Redmond Community ta a fun-filled Night!
 
Date: Tuesday, Mar 2, 2010
Time: 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Place: Redmond Elementary School Commons, Dinner provided by Overlake Christian Church. No cost.
 
Family Activities include dinner, bingo, door prize drawing, family games. There is also the Family Newspaper challenge! All materials will be provided, you just need to bring your creativity!
Please bring a non-perishable food and/or hygiene items accepted for Hopelink Food Bank. Call 425-936-2663 with questions. Children must be accompanied by their parent, a relative or guardian at all times.
 
Details can be found on page 1 of the flyer linkded here.
Drama Kids Summer Camp
 
Summer Camps will be held in Redmond, Bellevue and other eastside locations.
 
For more information, visit website here or call 425-968-2577.
 
Details can be found on page 2 of the flyer here, and if you enroll before March 1st 2010 with this flyer, you'll get 15% off the fees!
LWSD Summer School 2010
 
Check out the available summer classes offered through LWSD for elementary, junior high and high school students.
 
Here is the link with more information.
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