Eastlake High School PTSA Wolf Tracks Newsletter 2.8.15
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EHS Main Office:
425.936.1500

EHS Absence Line:
425.936.1539

PTSA Co-Presidents
Diane Loofburrow
Julie Olson
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Wolf Strong 
Pack Strong!
 

 

 

 

 

 

Happenings at a Glance

 

Monday, February 9 - New Date!

Fear Free ACT Scores Back, 7 - 8:30 pm

EHS Commons

 

Thursday & Friday, February 12 & 13

No School - Mid Winter Break

 

Monday, February 16

No School - Presidents Day

SAT Practice Test/Huntington Learning 

 

Wednesday, February 18

Teens & Money Presentation, 7 pm

EHS Theater

 

Thursday, February 19

Fear Free SAT Scores Back, 7 - 8:30 pm

EHS Commons

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A message from your PTSA president 


Students are settling into their 2nd semester by now and already this week we get a break for winter! No school Thursday-Monday, February 12-16.

 

Soon after Winter Break on February 18, we will be sponsoring a Parent Education Night featuring "Teens and Money:  Practical Lessons for Smart Money Skills" by Karen Childs, Credit Union Development Educator, of the Washington State Employees Credit Union. Our Principal, Chris Bede, will open the evening with a Wolf Chat open to all for general questions regarding Eastlake. Come and join us!

 

We also will be sponsoring a clothing and textile drive in early March to help offset Senior Send Off party costs and scholarships. Gather up your old clothing and help us in this effort. Details to follow.

 

As Tolo approaches in March, we are making an effort to help parents build a network to reduce the use of alcohol and other drugs among teens in our community.  We are doing this through our "Parent Pledge" program. To find out more....click hereDon't wait, sign up! Join us in this effort to help keep our students safe and making positive choices.  


WOLF STRONG PACK STRONG!!

Diane Loofburrow, Co-President

EHS PTSA

[email protected]  

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So the Seahawks lost the Super Bowl, what's the 12th man to do?...apparently carry on with just as much enthusiasm and support!!  
A flag now flies from the Space Needle thanking the Seahawks for their amazing season.  The 12th man was there cheering as the buses brought the team back from Arizona. The 12th Man feels responsible to keep the faith and rally around the team.  Every 12 wants to see the Seahawks come back just as strong, try just as hard, and hopefully secure yet another Super Bowl invitation and the 12s want to make sure the team knows it.  How cool is that?

Wouldn't it be nice to take just a little piece of that energy and funnel it into our own hometown heroes? Like our students at Eastlake High School.  Please consider joining the PTSA and being the 12th man for our students here at Eastlake. Cheering for them when they succeed as well as supporting them when they may lose their own "Superbowl."  

Like the 12s, the larger our presence, the more noise we can make and the more support we can give to our Eastlake team. Please be a PTSA 12 and help give our students at EHS the best support we can give them. To join the PTSA, please click here to join our team!


Food Drive Volunteers Needed for Saturday, February 21

Food Drive Volunteers are needed for a HopeLink Pantry Packs Food Drive at the Sammamish Safeway on Saturday, February 21, from 10-3 pm. Volunteer shifts are one hour; volunteers will hand out little shopping lists and encourage shoppers to purchase and donate pantry pack items. Great volunteer hours opportunity for Honors students and Scouts! Please ping Bobbie Conti for more information.


 

Put those talents to good use! 

The Eastlake High School nominating committee is on the hunt for folks who are looking to volunteer on the 2015-2016 PTSA Board. Both elected and chair positions. This is a great opportunity to stay in touch at the high school as well as hone those skills you're so good at! Not you this time? No worries, but I bet you know someone who would be great! Contact Michelle Grinslade for more information!


SAT Practice Test from Huntington Learning Center

Monday, February 16, 9:00-1:00 pm

Click here to Register by February 13

Cost is $25 paid to Huntington Learning Center. Pay by credit card over the phone (425-391-0614) or drop off cash/check.  Experience a full-length practice test. Learn your scoring potential prior to taking the official test. Receive a 15-page individualized test analysis and 1 hour test overview and goal setting session with Exam Prep professionals. No enrollment obligation to participate. Testing Location: Huntington

Learning Center - 1460 NW Gilman Blvd, Issaquah.  Space is limited so sign up now!  All proceeds benefits EHS PTSA!

 

Grow the love for Eastlake High School PTSA!

Sign up with eScrip to increase Eastlake High School PTSA's earnings. Plus, in the month of February, all new Eastlake High School PTSA supporters will be entered in a drawing to win one of 5 $100 VISA gift cards. It only takes a few minutes and it's free, get started right now at www.escrip.com/howitworksVisit escrip.com/love for program details. 

If you have any questions please contact VP of Ways & Means - Deb Knaus.


Senior News

 

What is a Baccalaureate Ceremony? Is it the same as Graduation?

Baccalaureate is a completely separate ceremony from Graduation. The term generally refers to a non-denominational ceremony held a few days before high school or college graduation. Unlike the massive commencement exercises held in stadiums or arenas, baccalaureate ceremonies offer a quieter, more intimate opportunity to pause and reflect on this rite of passage, hear a keynote speaker, a faculty member and student speakers offer advice to the graduating class and enjoy students' musical talents.

 

Why are we asking for $15-$20 per family donation for this event?

This event is held at a church and is completely separate from the school activities.  It is run by volunteers and is funded completely by parents.  It is a beautiful memory and holds rich traditions for the Eastlake community. We send out information via mail, make invites and programs, rent church facilities, a/v people, provide refreshments and decor, pay for a keynote speaker, and provide candles for the candle lighting moment. To donate, you can mail or send a check to school or simply donate online.  So mark your calendar for the evening of Tuesday, June 9, 2015. For any questions or comments, contact Amy McComber or Suzi Latham, baccalaureate co-chairs at [email protected]  


 

Their first committee meeting will be tomorrow, February 9 at 5:00 pm. Contact Suzi if you are interested in volunteering for this special event. 


 

EHS Community News

 

Study Zone & Homework Help

is available at the Sammamish Library.

HopeLink Pantry Packs Food Drive at the Sammamish Safeway on Saturday, February 21, from 10-3 pm.

    

Get all the details and links about the items listed above and many others on the Community News page of our EHS website. It is updated regularly and includes information and links to events and groups in our area.

  

*Community news items have been submitted by members of the greater Eastlake High School Community; EHS PTSA does not sponsor, endorse, or recommend any of the organizations, services, or activities described within this section. Inclusion of community news items in Wolf Tracks is made on a case-by-case and space-available basis.


 

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Carlene Camera and Sue Lauer,
Co-VPs, EHS PTSA Communications