Sixth grade is almost done and students are anxious to start their new adventure in junior high! Just a few of the highlights this spring included hands-on investigations in science and social studies, science fair, geometry and algebra, lots of math facts, netbooks, art throughout the curriculum, and an abundant amount of reading and writing! Not surprising, the ability to persuade others was evident while presenting diverse viewpoints through various writing assignments on social and cultural issues. Social studies engaged students in a variety of activities to learn about ancient cultures through multiple intelligences. The simulation game, DIG, gave students an opportunity to develop their own society and apply the principles they learned about cultural universals such as communication, economics, family structure, etc. 

What's more...the MSP is done! The Pacific Science Center overnight was a huge success and tons of fun for the students too! The promotion ceremony is scheduled for Monday, at 2:15pm in the gym and students are anxiously awaiting the end of the year activities including field day and the annual kickball game against the teachers. In just a few short days, elementary school will be a distant memory for them. We wish all the students the very best for their upcoming activities and new path ahead.

Mr. Benson and Mrs. King

Einstein 6th Grade Team

Last week our 5th graders experienced a valuable hands-on nutrition lesson. They participated in The Pure Food Kids Workshop, sponsored by Seattle-based nonprofit organization Beecher's Flagship Foundation (BFF). The students discovered how to read nutrition labels, explored healthy ingredients, and made a batch of vegetarian chili. Read the full story covered in the Redmond Reporter.

For the 6th graders going to Evergreen Junior High (EJH) next year, and who may be interested in joining sports, there are 4 sports seasons during the year (more information available here). Required forms can be found at http://www.lwsd.org/school/EJH under "Athletic-Forms/Policies" or can be picked up in the EJH office beginning in mid-August.

If your child plans on visiting the doctor in the summer, you may request a completed physical examination clearance form to be attached to the 2011-12 athletic paperwork.

If you have questions, call EJH at 425-936-2320.

Want to get a head start on reading for the "Battle of the Books"? Check out the list below or on our school library page. 

Parents, please be sure to check the lost and found items rack behind the office next week. We have an incredible amount of items that need to go back to their owners before school ends! Unclaimed items will be donated to charities on Thursday, June 23rd.

Reminder: If you label your child's clothing items, our staff can also help to return them when found. 

2011-2012 School supply list

The 2011-2012 school supply list will be posted on our school Web site on July 1st.

2011-2012 School Calendar

Food Service Meal Prices for 2011-2012 School Year:

Current Meal Prices (since 2006-07)

New Meal Prices (Board approved for 2011-12)

Lake Washington School District will still have the lowest meal prices of all surrounding school districts with the exception of Northshore which are the same. 

** PTSA NEWS **

PCC: Just reload your PCC scrip card each time you shop at PCC to earn money for Einstein.

Safeway: Register your Safeway Club Card (free at your local Safeway grocery stores) and select Einstein Elementary as your designee. Safeway will donate a percentage of every purchase when you use your Safeway Club Card.

Target REDcard: Register your Target REDcard for the fundraising program and select Einstein! Target will donate 1% of your purchases to Einstein every time you use your Target card.

Thank you for all your support! We have had a very successful year with everyone's help and look forward to more good work in 2011-12.