Einstein Elementary Ottermail -- Sep. 5, 2011 -- Issue 2

As you may have noticed in the Meet and Greet slide show of the teaching staff, we have hired two new teachers since the Welcome Back letter was sent home a few weeks ago.
Our new Special Education teacher is Mrs. Katie Gilreath. Katie is a recent graduate from Bowling Green University. She is extremely knowledgeable and enthusiastic and comes very highly recommended from her previous supervisors and colleagues. We have also hired an additional Safety Net teacher, Ellen Barber. Ellen has several years of experience in both the Highline and Edmonds School Districts. Ellen is a skilled teacher that has valuable expertise in the areas of Reading and Math. Ellen also comes very highly recommended.

At this time we are fully staffed with an incredible group of professionals. I am very confident in the individuals that have the good fortune of helping your children grow and learn this year. I can't wait for you to get to know them all better as the year progresses.

I hope you all enjoy this last day home with your children! This is going to be an exciting week!

Melissa Pointer

Principal

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** SCHOOL NEWS **

The First Day of School: Tuesday, September 6

Pack up your child's school supplies and bring them to school
The updated school supply list for each grade is posted on the

Einstein site (in the Announcements section). Supply lists are different for each grade so check carefully.

Schedule

8:40 am: Supervision on the playground begins and, for safety reasons, students should not arrive before this time.
Upon arrival: If your child eats breakfast at school have your child go to the commons, if not, line up at the classroom door.
8:55 am: The first bell rings. Students enter the classroom and attendance is taken promptly. Students not in the classroom at this time are marked tardy.
3:30 pm: School is out for the day.

Meet or reconnect with other Einstein Parents over coffee

Please join us for the Parents' Coffee in the library from 9:00-10:00 am tomorrow, Tuesday, September 6. It's a great opportunity to meet or reconnect with other Einstein Parents; catch up after the summer and make plans for the new year.

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McTeacher Night is Thursday, September 8

McTeacher Night is this week! Come to the Redmond McDonalds, between 5 and 7pm, on Thursday, September 8 to benefit Einstein Elementary at McTeacher Night. The teachers will be working behind the counters, at the drive up window, and selling cookies, all to benefit our school. Plan a fun family evening out and make money for Einstein at the same time.

Thank you, as always, to Redmond McDonalds for this great opportunity. The teachers hope to see you there!

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** PTSA NEWS **

Pass the Hat Campaign Runs September 6 - 23

Greetings Otter Parents!

The PTSA annual PASS THE HAT fundraiser starts tomorrow! This program funds wonderful activities for our children such as Art Enrichment Programs, Einstein Choir, International Night, Math Night, and the annual yearbooks. With your generous support, we can continue to fund these programs.

Help us reach our goal of $65.00 per student, although more is always welcome. Please complete the form in the First Day packet and return it to the school. And do not forget corporate matching. This is an easy way to increase, even double, your contribution. Thank you for your support!

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Otter Wear: Open for Orders Now

Order an Einstein t-shirt or sweatshirt and show your school spirit! Each item has our school logo printed on the upper left side, and comes in a variety of colors.

There are two ways to order:

EASIEST WAY! Click here to go directly to the order site, review your options, order online and pay by credit card.
Return the Otter Wear form included in the first day packets with your check made out to "Einstein PTSA" (turn in to a teacher or the front office).

Online order details are available anytime on the Einstein PTSA site. Orders will be taken until September 15th.

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7 Ways to Raise Money for Einstein Every Day

Providing quality programs and experiences to enhance our children's education requires financial support from you...
But did you know that you can earn money for Einstein PTSA just by continuing to do things you may already do?

Have you seen the Box Tops for Education logo on products in your house? Einstein gets 10 cents per box top collected.
Do you shop at Target, Safeway, or PCC? Each store will pay Einstein a percentage of the proceeds of your sale after you complete a simple registration process at no cost to you.
Have an upcoming party you need supplies for? Everything Party in Redmond will donate 10% of your purchase if you mention Einstein at the beginning of the transaction.
Do you shop at Amazon? A percentage of every purchase you make will benefit Einstein when you shop using this link.
Do you enjoy Jamba Juice Smoothies? Swipe cards are available at the school office with 10% of every purchase going directly to Einstein PTSA.

Our Fundraising page provides information and links on all 7 programs and services that you can use to help Einstein any day of the week.

And PCC Scrip cards are available for purchase again this year. You pay $20 per card and it's pre-laoded with $20. Then every time you reload the card at PCC, they will donate 5% of the reload amount to Einstein PTSA. Click here for the order form (fill it out and return it to school to get your card). But hurry, we only have a limited amount and they go fast!

Thank you for all your support!!

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Before and After School Activities

Does your child love art? Want to learn chess? Have an interest in Spanish? If so, the PTSA sponsored before and after school activities are a way for your child to explore his/her curiosities, or practice his/her skills.

Check out more details in the Activities section of the PTSA site. Completed registration forms are due by September 16th, so do not delay! (Low income and sibling discounts are available.)

Contact Lindsay Smith at studentactivities@einsteinptsa.org with questions.

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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.

TEDx Redmond is Saturday, September 10

TEDxRedmond: The Spark in All of Us is a TEDx event organized by youth, for youth. This year, Adora and fellow organizers (all students) are at it again-busily preparing for TEDxRedmond 2011. Look back on videos from TEDxRedmond 2010, view pictures from the event.

The conference runs from 12:45-8:30pm on Saturday, September 10. Register today.

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Join the Girl Scouts

Serving Girls in Grades K - 12, and Adults Who Want to Make a Difference.

To all girls and their parents,

Please come to the Girl Scout information night on September 13, 6:00-7:00 pm, in the Einstein Library. For more information please contact Deva Demeter at b.demeter@comcast.net.

Girl Scouting helps build girls of Courage, Confidence & Character, who make the world a better place.

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Contacts

Einstein Elementary School

Principal: Melissa Pointer, MPointer@lwsd.org
Office Manager: Judy Norman, JNorman@lwsd.org

Secretary: Bobbie Jo Connors, BConnors@lwsd.org

Phone: 425-936-2540

Albert Einstein Elementary PTSA is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization

PTSA President: Deva Demeter
PTSA Newsletter Editors: Candice Giffin, Lisanne Schliemann, & Mala Mehta