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Reminders |
Feb 11, 14, Thu, Fri, Mon
Valentine's Post Office
Feb 14, Mon
Valentine's Day Class Parties
Feb 17, 18, Thu & Fri
NO School, Mid-Winter Break
Feb 21, Mon
NO School, Presidents' Day
Feb 25, Fri
6:30 - 8:30 pm
School Gym
Family Bingo Night
Feb 25, Fri
Spirit Day - Disco Day
Mar 2, Wed
Spirit Day - Read Across America Red and White Day
Mar 14, Mon
Albert Einstein's Birthday
Mar 17, Thu
Redmond High School
Redmond Regional Choir Festival
Mar 18, Fri
NO School, Leap Day
Please check out the PTSA Web site for additional news and calendar updates.
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Hello Einstein Families,
For those of you that were in the building last Thursday, you probably had the pleasure of smelling the delicious aroma of our lunch entrée that was made from scratch! Our new Kitchen Manager, Linda, prepared homemade Chicken Teriyaki Stir Fry.
The kids were very excited to watch the demonstration cooking and to enjoy such yummy fresh food. Linda plans to incorporate foods prepared with more fresh ingredients and will do demonstration cooking more often. We are looking forward to it!
I would also like to take the opportunity to remind you of the Lake Washington School District policy on dogs on campus. Below I have included excerpts from the policy language. "The presence of dogs in and around schools is a controversial subject given the unique relationship between people and dogs in general and between kids and dogs in particular. While there are benefits to be derived through the interaction between children and animals, we also need to be aware of the risks associated with the presence of dogs on campus. Within the past two years the district has had instances of people being bitten by dogs both in school and on the grounds. Additionally, indoor air quality, including odors, can be affected due to animal dander that is present with any fur animal; dander that can be transported throughout the building by the HVAC system... [The policy continues] While most of the dogs that are brought into schools are well cared for, the very nature of a dog being a dog impacts the cleanliness of the campus."
For these reasons, the district has adopted a policy prohibiting dogs on campus. This policy states that dogs are also not allowed on school grounds during the hours in which school children are present unless they are serving as a bona-fide service dog to a staff member, parent, child or visitor.
We appreciate your support in this matter.
Have a great weekend!
Melissa Pointer, Principal
Versións en español que se encuentra aquí |
What's Happening in our Second Grade Classes? | |
News from our 2nd Grade Teachers
In second grade we are beginning a new investigation into Pebbles, Sand, and Silt. It will be a messy but fun experience sorting, washing, collecting and discovering new and exciting things about rocks. We will explore map reading, geography and being wise stewards of our environment in Social Studies. We are celebrating our second grade writers as they expand their vocabulary and fine tune their revision skills. All second graders are excited that they can play a full game of Chess now that they have learned about each piece. A highlight this week was our first singing session with Mr. J. We had a full library of 2nd and 3rd graders "Boom, Boom, Booming!" to the beat. Second Graders don't forget to practice daily those math facts so you become fast and efficient mathematicians. |
Do you know why your children love our Music Classes? | |
The music room has been filled with sounds of Orff instruments such as xylophones, metallophones, and glockenspiels. We are working on playing grade level appropriate ostinati (repeated patterns) to accompany different songs.
Grades 5/6 started making 12-bar blues music. We learned ways to make chords, blues note, rules of blues, improvisation, and transposing into different keys. We created our own City Blues and will record our performances on the computer and burn a CD of our own class version soon.
Our choir has started on new repertories including artistic, spirituals, blues, and folk styles. We are gearing up for our annual Redmond Regional Concert on March 17th at Redmond High School. Einstein was represented in our district's annual Honor Choir concert on February 3rd at Evergreen Jr. High School by six of our sixth grade students. They are Taylor Buchanan, Olivia Martin, Rianna Steiner, Calyx Baumeister, Alizay Sajjad, and Emily Grabow.
Music Specialist, Maria Seong
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A Request to Parents from the Resource Room | |
In an effort to be proactive to the needs of parents in our community we need your input. Please respond to the following question via email to: tmccammant@lwsd.org. Thank you!
Question: What information would be helpful to you as a parent, if your child was struggling at school and/or home academically, socially, or emotionally? |
Valentine Post Office - Send a Valentine to a Student | |
The PTSA sponsored Valentine Post Office, run by the students in Ms. Walter's and Mrs. Ollerenshaw's classes, started on Feb 9th and continues until Monday, Feb 14th. Students, parents, and staff have the opportunity to purchase Valentine cards, pencils, and other Valentine items at the VPO in the entrance of the A Wing hallway during morning and lunch recesses. Items can be sent to students through the post office and will be delivered daily. All proceeds benefit the Seattle Humane Society and Bali Bridges Orphanages. |
Bingo Night is Feb 25, Tickets on Pre-Sale Today
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Come join us for some family fun, food, and festivity for Family Bingo Night on Friday, Feb 25th from 6:30-8:30pm. Pre-sale tickets are discounted to $5 per person, which includes your bingo slips and pizza dinner. Pre-sale order forms are coming home from school today. |
2011 - 2012 PTSA Board Nominations | |
Have you, or someone you know, wanted to get more involved at Einstein and just not known how? Do you have great ideas to share?
The Nominating Committee is currently looking for recommendations for our 2011-2012 PTSA Board. We need your assistance in identifying the best candidates. Feel free to recommend yourself, or anyone else you think may do a great job. Please take a look at the job descriptions listed on the Board Recommendation Form, and return the filled out form to school by February 25, 2011; or you can email melaniedw@hotmail.com with your recommendations. Thank you! |
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Einstein PTSA Membership cards for the 2010-2011 year have been sent home to all current members. Remember to visit www.PTA.org/benefits and use the code on the back of your membership card to take advantage of exclusive offers. If you did not receive a membership card, and would like to help the PTSA achieve our mission of enriching the lives of the children by providing experiences, promoting learning, and building community, please click here Enrollment Form to join today.
If you have any questions please contact Laura D'Urso at membership@einsteinptsa.org. |
Otter Grant Program Open for Applications Again Soon | |
Do you know of a need at our school or have a great idea that just needs funding? The PTSA is making $2,500 available this spring through our Otter Grant program. Applications will be accepted starting Feb 22nd. Staff and parents are encouraged to submit ideas that would further enrich our children's learning environment. |
Do you shop on Amazon.com? | |
Here's another easy way to earn money for the Einstein PTSA. If you are planning to make a purchase on Amazon.com, Einstein PTSA can earn anywhere from 4-15% of your purchase amount! The only catch, you must use our Amazon link in order to make it work. You can find the link on the front page of the Einstein PTSA site at the Amazon logo, on our Fundraising page, or simply add this link to your favorites. Share this information with family and friends and thank you for your continued support! |
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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. |
Free Workshop for Parents: Creating a Whole and Healthy Family - Feb 28 | |
Choose from 2 workshop times at the Sammamish Public Library:
- 11:30 am - 1:30 pm
- 7:00 - 9:00 pm
Come and learn from Bill Dean and his experience working with thousands of troubled teens over the past 15 years. This workshop is for parents who are concerned about their kids, or who just want to find out how to assist them as they begin the transition to adolescence. |
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