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Einstein Elementary Weekly Newsletter
Brought to you by our Einstein Principal & Einstein PTSA
 September 10, 2010
Issue 3 Vol 2

 

Weekly Important Dates

 
 
New Parents - check out the FAQ page at our PTSA site.
   
Sep 14, Tue
7:00 - 8:00 pm
Evergreen Jr High
 
Sep 15, Wed
7:00 - 8:00 pm
Dickinson Elementary
 
Sep 15, Wed
Final Day to submit your Activities registration form
 
Sep 16, Thu
8:00 - 8:45 am
Einstein Choir starts, Gr 3-6
 
Sep 16, Thu
7:00 - 8:00 pm
Curriculum Night Gr 4-6
 
Sep 20, Wed
7:00 - 8:00 pm
Einstein Elementary
 
Sep 21, Tue
Last Day to order Otter Wear by 11:00 am
 
Sep 22, Wed
9:00 am - 1:30 pm
School Picture Day
 
Sep 22, Wed
7:00 - 8:00 pm
Girl Scouts Info Night
Norman Rockwell Library
 
Sep 23, Thu
7:00  - 8:00 pm
Art Docent Training
 
Sep 30, Thu
5:00 - 7:00 pm
McTeacher Night
Redmond Way McDonalds
 
 Please check out the PTSA website for additional information.

Quick Links 

Einstein PTSA site
 
 
 
 
 
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Principal's Message
Dear Families,
 
Where did the nice weather go? Just a few reminders this week or "Nuts and Bolts". 
 
It is so important we have as much time with children as possible each day. To that end, please try to schedule as many appointments as possible on Wednesday afternoons or after school hours and make sure children arrive on time each morning.  Our goal is to make each day essential to students' learning.
 
Now to busses... Our enrollment is up and our bus ridership has increased this year. Our busses have been over crowded in the afternoon and children have been arriving home late after school. We are in the process of resolving the overcrowding (hopefully by the time you read this) so that our busses are safe and children arrive home in a timely manner.
 
Thanks,
Karen Bates, Principal
Albert Einstein Elementary
(425)936-2540

** SCHOOL NEWS **

Reminder - Forms due
  1. First Day Packet forms - If you're missing any forms, a complete copy of the packet materials can be found here at the PTSA website.
  2. Before and After School Activities registration forms are due back Wednesday, September 15th 2010.
    Please visit http://einsteinptsa.org/student.aspx for registration forms.
  3. Einstein Choir Parent Consent form for Gr 3-6.
  4. Orchestra Information and registration for Gr 4-6.
  5. Band information and registration for Gr 5-6.
  6. Update or provide your email address to bconnors@lwsd.org, or call Mrs. Connors at 425-936-2540 if you are not receiving this message electronically.
Picture Day Order Form
 
Picture Day is scheduled on September 22nd, order forms are coming home today.
Otter Wear is on sale now!
 
Don't forget to order your Otter t-shirts and sweatshirts by September 21st at 11:00 a.m.  Order forms are available in the main office or you can click here to place your order online with no tax or shipping charges.

** PTSA NEWS **

How you can help
 
This year our PTSA continues to work hard to build our sense of community and to involve all the families at our school. Here are some key ways you can help us to achieve our goal: 
1) Volunteer - consider pledging two hours of your time this year and really make a difference.
2) Join - become a member of the PTSA and make your voice heard.
3)Contribute - donate to our Pass the Hat campaign because every dollar counts.
4) Outreach - help us to connect with every member of our Einstein community. We want to build a diverse community that is united in our mission to offer the best educational experience for all of our children!
 
Pass The Hat - Every dollar counts!
 
After the first week of school, we have collected $8200, or 55% of our goal of $15,000. $65 per student will help us reach our goal, but EVERY dollar helps!!! Your money can go even further with corporate matching. If you are a Microsoft Employee, go to http://give and follow the instructions for submitting a new request. Please fill out the green Pass the Hat forms in your first day packet. Extra forms are available in the office or at our PTSA website. For those who have already contributed, WE THANK YOU!!
PCC Cards - Limited Supply left
 
PCC cards are great for your everyday shopping or used as gift cards. The PTSA is selling preloaded PCC cards for $25.00, every time you reload your card at PCC, Einstein gets 5% donated back to us.  Order forms can be found at the PTSA website. If you have any questions, please contact Donna Muench.

** Community NEWS **

Girl Scouts Information Night
 
Is your daughter new to the school or looking to make new friends? Girl Scouts is a great program to learn new skills, meet new friends and have fun doing a variety of activities including arts & crafts, camping, hiking, games etc.  
Join us on Wednesday, September 22nd to learn more about Girl Scouts and to build new troops or join an existing one. The meeting will be held in the Norman Rockwell Library at 7pm, for Einstein, Rockwell, and Redmond Elementary girls and their parents.
We look forward to seeing you there.  
 
Jane Wither & Deva Demeter,
School Coordinators for GSWW SU #422
Boy Scouts Information Night
 
If you are a boy in first grade through fifth grade - or you're 7 to 10 years old - then Cub Scouting is for you. We always have spots available, and our pack is growing.
Join us on Monday, September 20th 7pm at Einstein to learn more about the Boy Scouts activites. Information and contacts can be found in http://pack557.org/ParentInfo.aspx
Fall Cheerleader Clinic
 
Redmond High School Fall Cheerleader Clinic is scheduled September 11th for students in Grades 1-6. Details can be found here.
Contacts
Einstein Elementary School
Principal: Melissa Pointer (currently on leave)
Email: Mpointer@lwsd.org
Interim Principal: Dr. Karen Bates
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 Interim President: Deva Demeter
PTSA Newsletter Editors:Kitty Tam & Candice Giffin