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I hope you all had a restful holiday. I definitely enjoyed some quality time with my family.

As the weather continues to get colder and colder, it is more and more likely that we could have a delay in the start of school. If that happens, the district will communicate closures or delayed starts in a few ways. Primary methods of communication are the school and district sites. A red alert "flag" will appear on the home page of these sites by 5:30 a.m. to notify everyone whether school is on a late start schedule or closed. The district may also use the automated phone system to call the primary guardian to report a change. Additionally, the district communicates with most media outlets regarding any changes. It will be very difficult for you to get information from the school directly as the phone lines are very busy on days there are changes. You are encouraged to call the school office directly as a last resort.

On another note, the week prior to break, I had two opportunities to be in the parking lot prior to the start of school. I wanted to highlight something for you that I have mentioned in the past. Traffic moved very quickly in and out of the parking lot from 8:35-8:45. At about 8:47, volume picks up quickly and moved incredibly slowly until after 9:00. For this reason, we urge you to arrive prior to 8:45. When students arrive late, it causes a disruption to their morning routines. In some grade levels, critical reading instruction begins first thing in the morning so any missed instructional time is a detriment. 

Thank you for helping kids arrive on time, ready for the day!

** SCHOOL NEWS **

There are some exciting things happening in safety net! There are eight safety net teachers: Ellen Barber, Stephanie Harshman, Kathy Murray, Sharon Schmale, Kimberlee Shakeri, Michelle Vallene, Victoria Walton, and Nikki Wetzel. 

We are running a before-school reading program for our third graders and an after-school math program for our fourth through sixth graders. We are going to have 5 library events this year. They are Thursday nights from 6:00 to 7:00pm at the Redmond Library. Families of safety net, English Language Learners (ELL), and special education students are encouraged to come and join us for pizza, a fun activity, and a free book to take home! The dates are January 26, March 1, March 22, April 19, and May 17.

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Einstein families, please make sure your records contain the proper school phone number -- 425-936-2540.

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The Health Room Needs Your Help

We are almost out of pants for the health room for when kids come in, needing a change of clothes. If you have any slightly used or new elementary school-age sized pants, preferably sweats, we would appreciate the donation. 

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The Holidays are coming

Einstein is pleased once again to be working with Hopelink to help families in our community who may need assistance during the Holiday Season. All unwrapped donations continue to be collected at Einstein through December 15. Look for the red collection bucket in front of the office.

To be eligible for Christmas help, families must sign up with Hopelink by December 7, 2011. Hopelink has a gift room where families can pick out items on Dec. 20 & 21; for example toys, clothes, and other gifts appropriate for their needs. 

Hopelink is open from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday. Call Shirley at Hopelink, 425-882-0241, to set up an appointment. You will be expected to bring verification of your address, picture ID, and birth certificates/other identification of family members to your appointment.

Redmond Hopelink Foodbank
16725 Cleveland St.
Redmond, WA  98052
(425) 882-0241

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** PTSA NEWS **

For the second year in a row, Einstein PTSA has received the following award:

Washington State PTA recognizes

Albert Einstein PTSA

For attaining the Bronze Level by enrolling 50%

over the previous year's membership by September 30, 2011.

We would like to thank all parents, teachers, staff, and relatives for supporting our PTSA and our mission of "Enriching the lives of children by providing experiences, promoting learning, and building community."

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Here are some important programs your PTSA dollars funded in the month of November:

• Art Docent Program
• Art of Discovery
• Math Night
• Reflections
• Choir Stipend
• Nature Vision
• Teacher Grants
• Success Fund
• Staff Appreciation
• Student Directories
• Spelling Club Supplies
• LWPTA Council Theme Basket
• Otter Grants: Portable Radio; Burke Museum Boxes; Occupational Therapy Equipment.

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Planning to do any of your online holiday shopping through

Amazon.com? Please use the link provided and Einstein PTSA can earn anywhere from 4-15% of your purchase amount without any cost to you.

Feel free to share this link with family and friends and thank you for your continued support!

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Then you should know about the 2011-2012 Bellevue Magic Season Ice Arena brought to you by Bank of America. The ice rink is built every year in Bellevue as a temporary structure and features a partial open-air experience (but still has covering for rainy days). 

Ice skating opened to the public on Friday, November 25th and closes on Sunday, January 8th and is a part of the Bellevue Magic Season. Admission is $10/person, which includes skate rental.

And there is a special offer to raise money for Einstein... From November 25 through December 16, 2011 and January 3-8, 2012 (excluding Mondays), if you notify the rink staff when you purchase your tickets that you go to Einstein, $3 of every entry fee will be paid back to the PTSA at the end of the season.

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Slow down and experience the magic of this holiday season with a traditional horse drawn carriage ride through Redmond Town Center. Every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, November 25 through December 18, from 10:00 am - 8:00 pm. More details.

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This workshop is for parents who are concerned about their kids who may be struggling, or who just want to find out how to assist their children as they begin to traverse the treacherous terrain of adolescence.  

Bill Dean will be leading this workshop. Over the last 15 years Bill has worked with thousands of troubled teens, their parents, and family members either one-on-one or in groups.  

There is 1 remaining workshop scheduled on Thursday, Dec. 1st from 7:00 to 9:00 pm at the LaMunyon home, 21221 NE 13th Ct.  

For more information, contact Cherry O'Neill by phone at 206-550-3809, or by e-mail at dwo-mci@msn.com.

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