If you want your children to be bright, read them fairy tales. If you want them to be brilliant read them even more fairy tales. ...Albert Einstein

This quote is a wonderful reminder to us to spend time reading with our children. If you have a favorite book from your childhood, that would be a very special experience to share with them. We continue to encourage students to check out books that interest and challenge them. During library class I am doing that with book talks and library class activities that encourage them to pick a book and explore it. When one class was completing the "You Can't Judge a Book by its Cover" activity, 6 of the students checked out the book they had chosen to explore for the assignment.

I have been able to purchase many, many books the students have requested with a generous gift from Redmond Elementary. They received a grant from Target that allowed them to purchase 500 books. When they were awarded that, they decided to share their good fortune with us and gave us $1000 to spend for the library.  We appreciate their generosity and know how fortunate we are to have support like that from our colleagues in the district. I also know how fortunate I am to work with your children and appreciate the experience they bring to me each day.  

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Einstein Librarian, Anne Sandbo

Each year Einstein readers have a great few weeks running battles and joining together to read for fun. This year, our 5th grade girls represented Einstein at the district level Battle of the Books on February 14. They have done a fabulous job this year!

A Legacy for Learning Luncheon will be held on Wednesday, April 20th at Juanita High School. If you are interested in this annual fundraiser for LWSF, or in volunteering for the LWSD, you can find more information linked in the February newsletter.

Einstein is proud to announce the grade level winners of our Spelling Clubs!  Congratulations to Anika G. (2nd grade), Sophie H. (3rd grade), Jenine S.(4th grade), Felix G. (5th grade) and Alizay S. (6th grade).  Alizay will be competing in the Regional Spelling Bee in Seattle on March 13.  Good luck to Alizay and thank you to all Spelling Club participants!  The PTSA would also like to thank Mrs. Johnson and Mrs. Ollerenshaw and all parent volunteers, especially Kari Haegele, for donating their time and energy. 

Just a reminder that TONIGHT is Bingo Night!

Tickets will be sold at the door for $5 per person, which includes a pizza dinner and all your bingo games for the evening.

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