We are thrilled to be looping up from 5th grade to continue working with our fantastic group of students for their final year before they head off to junior high. The advantage of knowing the students has enabled us to hit the ground running with the curriculum this first week of school.

Our Student Ambassadors are natural leaders, with generous hearts. A large number of sixth graders gave up their entire lunch recess this past week in order to help young kindergarteners adapt to the unfamiliar lunchroom routines.

Our sixth graders' service also extends beyond the school. In a few weeks we will kick off our annual C-Wing Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF campaign. Each year the students collect about a $1,000 for this community service project. Small change makes a huge difference in the lives of children around the world.

Sunny wishes,
Karen Ollerenshaw & Karl Olson
The Sixth Grade Team

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Mark your calendar! Picture Day is coming Tuesday, September 27.

More information is available in the Picture Day flyer and order form that will be coming home with your child on September 19. You can also visit Lifetouch.com for clothing suggestions, online payment details and more.

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As a reminder, district policy prohibits dogs on campus. The policy explains, "Dogs are not allowed in the school or classroom unless they are serving as a bona-fide service dog to a staff member, parent, child or visitor. In such cases, an up-to-date vaccination record must be provided for the animal." This includes dogs that are in handbags or being carried by their owner.

Thank you for your cooperation in following this important district policy. 

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Drop-off and Parking Lot Reminders:

• There is no supervision for students prior to 8:40 AM. Please do not drop-off your children of earlier than that.
• Carpools (3 Einstein students or more) are the only vehicles allowed in the cul-de-sac during afterschool pick-up. Parents interested in using this loop must obtain a carpool pass from the Einstein office. When using this portion of the parking lot, parents need to stay with their car at all times and pull ahead as far as possible. The cul-de-sac is not open for before school drop-off. 
• Cell phone use is NOT permitted while driving, even in the school parking lot.

Thank you for keeping our kids safe! 

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** PTSA NEWS **

Hello Otter Parents!

The PTSA annual PASS THE HAT fundraiser is underway and we have had an incredible first week of Pass The Hat donations. There is still time to participate in this wonderful event to fund programs for our children.

Help us reach our goal of $65.00 per student, although more is always welcome. Please send in your donations, using the form in the First Day packet, and do not forget corporate matching!

Thank you for your generous support!

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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: 

1. EASIEST WAY! Click here to go directly to the order site, review your options, order online and pay by credit card.
2. 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 this Thursday, September 15.

Otter Wear orders will be delivered to classrooms the first week of October.

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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 16, so do not delay! (Low income and sibling discounts are available.)

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

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The PTSA's Fundraising page provides information and links on all 7 programs and services that you can use to help Einstein every day, but we have 2 to highlight this week. 

Attention 1st through 5th grade boys! Are you curious about Cub Scouts?
 
Boys make lasting friendships, learn great skills (such as knot tying), go on field trips (Payne Field for Airport Day), camp, hike, participate in community outreach (annual food drive), and much more! 

Please join us for our first meeting of the year on September 12, 7pm at Einstein Elementary! We will also have meetings on September 19 and 26.
 
Any questions, please contact Kristina McCrady at kmmccrady@aol.com or 425-867-5102. I look forward to meeting all the new cubs and parents. See you there!

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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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