Today, students at Einstein Elementary practiced a lock down procedure. Examples of when a lock down procedure would be used are: if there were an intruder in the area that authorities felt was unsafe or if someone were inside the school that school authorities were concerned about. 

State law requires that schools practice emergency drills--e.g. fire, earthquake, lock down--once a month. With today's lock down drill we have covered them all. Students and staff take these practices seriously and do a good job with all procedures. Chris Muench, the Einstein parent safety liaison, observes all drills and provides feedback and suggestions to the staff afterwards. We would like to recognize and thank Chris for all of his efforts in this position.

In an effort to encourage students to read over the winter break, we were able to allow each student to choose a book of their own to keep. Our library receives books from Community members as their children outgrow favorite books. In addition, Target and Scholastic donated some books for our students. Please continue to encourage your children to read. Recommend favorites that you remember and that could just be the "push" that gets them started.

A few reminders before winter break begins on Dec 20th:

• Through Dec 16th, please bring any non-perishable food items and unwrapped gifts to the Collection Red Bucket in front of the office.  Donated items will go to Hopelink to help local families in our community this holiday season.
• By Dec 17th, check the LOST and FOUND closet located outside the Library and reclaim your missing items. Any remaining items will be donated to local charities over the break.
• Donations accepted anytime. The School Health Room will gladly accept any spare clothes, with sweat-pants being the most practical. Please bring donations to the office.

Thank you!

 

Don't miss out on the new WInter Session classes -- registration is due Friday, Dec 17th.

Art classes start Jan 7th, followed by Chess and Spanish classes later in the month.  Registration forms and additional information are available online on the Student Activities page of the PTSA Web site. Pre-printed registration forms can be picked up from the school office. Please contact Mala Mehta if you have any questions.

 

Every student at Einstein will have a chance to make and take a winter holiday craft home on Monday, Dec 13th, from 11:30 am -1:30 pm. This is a free event.

Please contact Laura D'Urso if you are available to help.

Students are coming home today with a Jamba Juice swipe card because Einstein has joined the Jamba PTA School Appreciation Program. Every time you swipe your card at Jamba Juice, they will donate 10% back to our school and 2% to the National PTA. Need extra cards to give to family members? They can be picked up in the school office. So Sip and Swipe to support Einstein!!