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Weekly Important Dates |
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March Life Skill Theme:
Problem Solving
Mar 14, Sunday
Mar 15-16, Mon-Tue
Parent Teacher Conference
Half Day
Mar 16, Tuesday
7:00 pm
Redmond Regional Choir Performance with Einstein Choir
Redmond High School
7:00 pm
Dickinson Elementary Orchestra Winter Concert
(Orchestra with Einstein students)
7:00 pm
Science Expo
Einstein Commons
Mar 19, Friday
No School, LEAP Day
Mar 22-26
Dance Week
Mar 26, Friday
6:30 pm
Family Dance Night
Einstein Gym
Mar 29-31
No School, Spring Break |
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Reminders! |
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Afterschool Art and Chess activities
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April 16 Friday
Share your culture
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Mr. Tobin's Weekly Message |
Einstein Families and Einstein Staff,
Important Budget Input Meetings:
As you know, the legislative decisions being made in Olympia right now will have significant impacts on the Lake Washington School District budget for the 2010-2011 school year. As he did last year, Dr. Kimball will be seeking community input regarding the prioritization of possible cuts to school programs and services. Those who participated in last year's community input meetings found them to be informative and felt that their voices were heard. There are a number of community meetings scheduled this month. The closest one (geographically) for us is on March 24 at Redmond High School and I will be attending that one. If the RHS meeting doesn't work well for your schedule, you are more than welcome to attend any of the others. An online input form will be also be available on the district website from March 15 through March 26.
March 16 - Juanita HS, 7-9 p.m.
March 17 - Rose Hill Jr. High, 4-6 p.m.
March 17 - Lake Washington HS, 7-9 p.m.
March 24 - Redmond HS, 7-9 p.m.
March 25 - Eastlake HS, 7-9 p.m.
Have a great weekend!
Jack M. Tobin
Principal
Albert Einstein Elementary |
| School District Budget Input Sessions |
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The state legislature is currently working on the state budget and indications are that K-12 public education will get even less money next year from the state. Estimates of the budget cuts Lake Washington School District will have to make based on proposals range from $3.6 million to $8.4 million. Cutting that much more from the district budget after last year's $7.7 million cuts will be difficult.
As noted in Mr Tobin's message above, parents, staff and community members are invited to attend any one of five meetings where they will receive information on the expected budget and potential options for where to reduce the district budget. Everyone will have the opportunity to fill out and submit a form with their choices.
For those who cannot attend one of these meetings, the information will also be available on the district Web site. An online input form will be open from March 15 through March 26. |
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Science Expo - March 18th Thursday 7 pm |
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Our Einstein Science Expo is scheduled next Thursday, March 18th. Students will bring their projects to the gym in the morning to set them up. Classes will walk through the exhibits during the day and the Expo will be open to families from 7:00-8:00. Students can take their projects home when they leave with their families that night.
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Einstein Book Fair - April 6-9 |
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We will have our second book fair of the year from April 6-9. Students may purchase books at recess time. A percentage of the sales benefits the library, so each time you buy a book it supports our school!
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Otter Wear is back! |
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Order Your Einstein T-shirts/Sweatshirts Today!
T-shirts and sweatshirts are now available to order in our school colors with our new Einstein logo! T-shirts come in sapphire blue, navy blue, green, and grey for $7.50 each. Hoodie sweatshirts for $18 and full-zip hoodie sweatshirts for $25 come in navy blue and grey.
Orders can only be placed between March 12th and April 12th and there is no tax or shipping charge. Next ordering opportunity will be Fall 2010. Click here to place your order. All orders will be shipped to our school in time for the Einstein v. Rockwell basketball game on April 29th so show your Einstein spirit! |
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Parent Education - Effective Discipline |
Thomas W. Phelan, PhD, presents 1-2-3 Magic: Effective Discipline for Children 2-12, facilitated by Einstein's School Counselor, Candida Crane, M.Ed.
4/14 - 5/5/10 Wed 6:45-7:30 pm, or
4/15 - 5/6/10 Thur 9:05 - 9:50 am
Both classes will be held at Einstein library.
Register by March 24th by completing the information found here. |
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Spelling Club for 2nd and 3rd graders |
Due to the success of the 4th/5th/6th grade Spelling Club, it was decided to create a Spelling Club for the lower grades. Students have been notified that the first meeting is Wednesday, March 17 from 12:40 - 1:10 pm. Thank you to all our new members. It's going to be an exciting year! Parent volunteers are needed! Please contact Kari Haegele or Linda Johnson if you can contribute just an hour or so of your time. |
| Einstein Family Dance Night
March 26, Friday 6:30 - 8:00 pm |
Family Dance Night is coming up on March 26th. Tickets are on sale now for $3 per person. The deadline for pre-sale tickets is March 24th. Ticket order form is linked here and details can be found at the Einstein PTSA website. Please come dressed in your favorite beach wear and ready to dance! (no swimsuits) See you there! |
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Gold level Award - Einstein PTSA membership |
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Congratulations!
Einstein Elementary has received a Gold Level Award for membership enrollment. Gold level is awarded to schools that have increased their membership enrollment by 10% over previous years, we currently have 258 members enrolled.
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Parent Education Program for Elementary Parents |
Lake Washington PTSA Council continues to sponsor the next set of presentations geared toward elementary parents. Linda Morgan will discuss 'Raising Kids to be Successful in Learning & in Life'. The first presentation is on March 17th at Robert Frost. There is no charge to these events, details are provided here. |
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Art and Chess After school classes |
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Registration for new Art and Chess after school classes at Einstein ends March 22nd Monday. Classes start in April.
Complete the registration form here, and return the completed form with check payable to "Einstein PTSA" to the Einstein office by Monday March 22nd. Details of the Art and Chess classes can be found at our Einstein PTSA website. |
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** COMMUNITY NEWS **
Lake Washington School District (LWSD) does not sponsor, endorse or recommend any of the organizations, services, or activities described in these materials. |
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Parenting with Love & Logic - March 24 to June 2nd |
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Register for ten Wednesday nights and learn simple and easy to use parenting techniques, led by a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. More information can be found here. |
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Spring and Summer Art Camps |
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Kirkland Arts Center is offering Spring Youth Classes and Summer Art Camps. Flyer with information is linked here. |
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NU Soccer Academy |
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Northwest University Soccer Academy is offering Spring Sunday afternoon classes, led by NU's Head Women's Coach, Erin Redwine. Players will be well prepared for Select/Premier tryouts in May! Registration information is linked here. |
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Theater Audition |
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Come Audition for Musical Snow White in Seattle Stone Soup Theater in Seattle is hosting auditions in April for a musical version of Snow White that will open this summer. They are looking for students ages 8 and up. For more info, please click here. |
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Pet Walk for Autism |
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Check out this fundraising effort for the national organization Today's Hope, Saturday April 24th at Lake Sammamish State Park. Bring your family and your pet along and show your support for a great cause. Here is the flyer with information. | |
