And it's been a fun month in the library. Students have listened to books that are one long poem as well as short poems that are funny and some that are sad. They have talked about the message that the poet is trying to relate to us through the poetry. Some students have written acrostic poems and others have researched and written Haiku poetry. Since Earth Day is this month, some students have researched Earth Day and written poems about reducing, reusing and recycling. Additionally some of the classes have played "Poetry Tag"; finding poems that can be linked in different ways.

Ask your children at home what they've learned today!

~ Inform, Inspire, Achieve~

Einstein Librarian, Anne Sandbo

We have two wonderful assemblies coming at the end of the month. First up is the Earth day Assembly on Friday, April 22, at 9:15 am. The students will open with a song about Earth Day and the staff will present ideas for reusing everyday materials.

Then on Friday, April 29, local author Jarrett Mentink will be at Einstein courtesy of a grant from the Einstein PTSA. His presentation is based on his first book "Alley the Cat," a wonderful lesson in rhyme. Assembly times are 1:20-2:05 pm for grades K-3 and 2:15-3:00 pm for grades 4-6. 

The East Lake Washington District of Garden Clubs awarded the 5th Grade Little Buddies program a $300 Give Kids a Hand Grant to be used this spring.  The grant will cover the cost of over 30 garden-themed picture books, along with 100 annual flowers for students to plant at home.  Mrs. Ollerenshaw and Mr. Olson's students are looking forward to reading the books and enjoying the flowers with their buddies in Mrs. Stonich's 1st grade and Mrs. Wartenbe's 2nd grade classrooms.

Don't miss out on these parenting classes offered at Einstein by our school counselor, Mrs. Crane. Starting April 20th, classes are held once a week for 3 weeks with day and evening classes available. Please return the registration form to the office if you are interested.