
Eckstein Weekly News
November 9, 2023
Upcoming Dates
November
- Nov. 9: Beginning of Second Quarter
- Yearbook Photos for Music Classes
Veterans Day Assembly (See bell schedule below)
Yearbook Photos for Soccer Teams during practice - Nov. 10: Veterans Day (No School)
- Nov. 13: Last Day to Order Wreaths
- Nov. 15: Yearbook Photos for Frisbee 7th Graders during practice
- Nov. 16: Jazz Night (7:30 pm)
- Nov. 18: Cheer on Our Eckstein Eagles Varsity Girls Soccer (NEW TIME: 8 am @ Memorial Stadium)
- Nov. 23-24: Thanksgiving & Native American Heritage Day
- Nov. 27 - Dec 14: Last Yearbook Ordering Period
- Nov. 30: Orchestra Concert
December
- Dec. 1: Seventh Grade Vision Checks
- Dec. 5: Boys Basketball Tryouts (4-5:30 pm)
- Dec. 6: Girls Basketball Tryouts (Time TBD)
- Dec. 7: Boys Basketball Tryouts (4-5:30 pm)
All Bands Concert (7:30 pm) - Dec. 8: Girls Basketball Tryouts (4-5:30 pm)
- Dec. 12-16: Spirit Week
- Dec. 15: 1-hour Early Release
- Dec. 18 - Jan.1: Winter Break
Flock of Eagles - Eckstein Annual Campaign from November 1 - November 17
All students received a packet with an envelope and EAC donation card. You can use this card to indicate your level of donation. The PTSA is aiming for full participation this year—we have daily gift card drawings, as well as contests for homerooms and grade levels. Please return the pledge card and envelope regardless of the amount you are able to contribute.
Learn about the impact of the EAC and donate here: https://ecksteinannualcampaign.org/
Spirit Gear Flash Sale - November 16
On Thursday November 16th, there will be a spirit gear flash sale in room 120 during 1st and 2nd lunch. Everything will be cash only, pj pants, sweatpants, hats and crew necks are $20, hoodies are $25 and all vintage gear items are $5.
Fall Sport Yearbook Pictures
November 15 - Ultimate Frisbee 7th grades during practice, bring uniform
Cheer on Our Eckstein Eagles NEW TIME: 8 am
Come cheer on our superstar Varsity Girls Soccer players as they take on Hamilton Middle School for the championship title! The championship game is Saturday, November 18 at NEW TIME: 8 am at Memorial Stadium. Go Eagles!
Middle Schools have Classes November 20, 21 & 22
SPS middle and high schools are in session on Monday, November 20, Tuesday, November 21 and Wednesday November 22. Wednesday, students are released as usual at 2:30 pm.
If you plan to take your student out of school for any of those days, they need to complete a Preplanned Absence form and turn it into the Attendance Office prior to the absence for the absence to be excused.
You can download here.
Girls and Boys Basketball Tryouts will Start in December
Boys;
Tuesday, December 5th
4 pm – Player Check-in
4:30-6 pm – All 6th graders + non-returning 7th grade players
5:30 pm – Player Check-in
6-7:30 pm – Returning Players + All 8th graders
Wednesday, December 6th – 1st CUT
4:45 pm – Player Check-in
5-6:30 pm – All 6th graders + non-returning 7th grade players
6:15 pm – Player Check-in
6:30-8 pm – Returning Players + All 8th graders
Thursday, December 7th – FINAL CUT
4:15 pm – Player Check-in
4:30-6 pm – All 6th graders + non-returning 7th grade players
5:45 pm – Player Check-in
6-7:30 pm – Returning Players + All 8th graders
Friday, December 8th – 1st Practice
6:15-8 pm (Varsity + JV)
Girls
Wednesday – 6th Grade check in (2:30pm-3:00pm)
Tryouts (3:00pm-4:00pm)
7th & 8th check in (3:30pm-4:00pm)
(4:00pm-5:00pm)
Friday – 6th Grade check in (3:45pm-4:00pm)
Tryouts (4:00pm-5:00pm) – Final cuts!!!
7th & 8th Grade check in (4:30pm-5:00pm)
Tryouts (5:00pm-6:00pm) – Final cuts!!!
We will have a Basketball Information meeting for students:
Boys: Tuesday, November 14th during homeroom, room 113
Girls: Thursday, November 16th during homeroom, room 113
This year, per district policy we will only have two teams for each program. There will be cuts. Coaches will make team decisions on or by December 8th.
All athletes need to be cleared by December 1st to be eligible to tryout. There will be no late tryouts. All forms will be filled out through our online platform, FinalForms. There will be a pre-season meeting the week of November 13-17, final date and time will come out soon.
If you need support getting a sports physical or completing paperwork on FinalForms, contact Nyx Lewis. Email: nclewis1@seattleschools.org or Phone: 206-252-5010.
Reminders:
Winter Wreaths and Greens Available to Order until November 13
Enjoy beautiful holiday greens while supporting your community. Our young musicians need to raise money for instrument repair, supplies and trips.
Orders can be placed through this link: https://go.dojiggy.io/eckstein-orchestra-winter-greens-fundraiser/Campaign/Details
Private School Recommendation Process
If you plan for your student to apply to a private school for the 2024-25 school year and need transcripts and recommendations from Eckstein, the due date to request this information is December 8, 2023. We have specific directions on how to request the items you will need. Please visit our Registrar page for more information.
https://ecksteinms.seattleschools.org/academics/registrar/
23-24 PE Waivers Available Now
PE Waivers are available to seventh and eighth grade students. You can learn more and complete a form on our website: https://ecksteinms.seattleschools.org/academics/registrar/