Eckstein Weekly News

January

• Jan 30: PTSA Multi-Cultural Night - Potluck (6:00-7:30pm)
• Jan. 31: Last day of 2nd quarter/1st semester; Semester 2 Schedules coming home with students

February

• Feb 1: Eckstein Incoming Student Open House for 5th graders (6:00-7:30pm)
• Feb 2: Black History Month Assembly featuring Christian Page (9am Auditorium-See AM Assembly Bell Schedule below)
• Feb 7: Girls Basketball Team Pictures (bring uniform)
• Feb 8: Boys Basketball Team Pictures (bring uniform)
• Feb 12-16: Spirit Week
• Feb 16: Pep Assembly (3pm Gym-See PM Assembly Bell Schedule below)
• Feb 19: Presidents Day (No School)
• Feb 19-23: Mid-Winter Break (No School)

March

• Mar 1: Women's History Month Assembly featuring Dottie Metcalf-Lindenburger, NASA Astronaut (9am Auditorium-AM Assembly Bell Schedule)
• Mar 8: 6th & 7th grade Dance-Neon Theme. Tickets will be on sale through SchoolPay in February (7:00-8:30pm Eckstein Cafeteria & Gym)
• Mar 21: Student-Led Conferences (No School at Eckstein, come at scheduled conference time)
• Mar 22: Winter Sports Pep Parade during Homeroom-wear Eagle colors!

AM Assembly Schedule:

Period 1: 8:55 AM – 10:40 AM (Assembly: 9:00 AM- 9:45 AM)

Period 2: 10:45 AM - 11:35 AM

Period 4: 11:40 AM – 1:00 PM

1st LUNCH: 11:35 AM - 12:05 PM (Class 12:10 PM – 1:00 PM)

2nd LUNCH: 12:30 PM – 1:00 PM (Class 11:40 AM – 12:30 PM)

Period 3: 1:05 PM - 1:55 PM

Period 5: 2:00 PM - 2:50 PM

Period 6: 2:55 PM - 3:45 PM

PM Assembly Schedule:

Period 1: 8:55 AM - 9:45 AM

Period 2: 9:50 AM - 10:40 AM

Period 3: 10:45 AM - 11:35 AM

Period 4: 12:10 PM - 1:05 PM

1st LUNCH: 11:35 AM - 12:05 PM (Class: 12:10 PM – 1:05 PM)

2nd LUNCH: 12:35 PM - 1:05 PM (Class: 11:40 AM – 12:35 PM)

Period 5: 1:10 PM - 2:00 PM

Period 6: 2:05 PM - 2:55 PM

Assembly: 3:00 PM - 3:45 PM

PE Waiver forms were due on January 26th!! If your student is not enrolled in PE this school year, please turn in a PE Waiver Request Form as soon as possible or schedule changes into a PE course will be required. More information about the waiver can be found on the Registrar’s Office page of our school website. Submit electronically or to the main office.

Boys Varsity 8:00AM Eckstein vs Whitman @ Cleveland

Girls Varsity 9:30AM Mercer vs Eckstein @ Cleveland

https://ecksteinms.seattleschools.org/academics/registrar/

Hello 8th grade families!

It's baby picture time! Every year the yearbook includes a guess-the-baby section. We are looking for baby pictures of your 8th graders around ages 0-3. Please submit between now and Monday the 5th of February! We cannot accept late submissions.

Please send images to Ms. Stern at hsstern@seattleschools.org. When sending, please include the first and last name of the student! PNG or JPG format are best.

Thank you,

Yearbook Staff 2023-2024

Basketball players please be sure to bring your uniform to practice on these dates for team photos:

Wednesday, February 7th - Girls Varsity & JV

Thursday, February 8th - Boys Varsity & JV

The Eckstein PTSA is only 24 memberships away from reaching their goal for this school year! Please considering joining/renewing TODAY to support our students and staff, create connections, and advocate for our community needs! Memberships last for one school year, so if you have been a member in the past, you will need to renew your membership for this school year. Membership is $20 per adult and $15 per student or staff. (Scholarships available.)

Ways to join or renew: complete the paper membership form (request in the main office), scan the QR code or complete the form on-line at tinyurl.com/ecksteinptsa. Questions? Please contact: membership@ecksteineaglesptsa.org

Culinary Services takes menu decisions seriously and aligns them with state and federal guidelines. Our goals include providing healthy and nutritional options, offering attractive choices to reduce waste, and addressing various medical, cultural, and regional needs, tastes, and sensitivities.

We understand that dietary preferences and restrictions vary among students. We encourage families to identify students with special diets by filling out the meal accommodation form.

This information helps our kitchen managers prepare food for those with allergies, ensuring a safe and accommodating dining experience.

Your collaboration is vital in creating an inclusive and diverse food environment that meets the needs of our student population.

We recognize the importance of cultural and dietary considerations in menu planning. If you have specific concerns or suggestions related to the menu, we would be more than happy to discuss them further. Please contact William Park: wtpark@seattleschools.org.

Dear Eckstein Families,

During homerooms this past month, your student has begun preparing for Student-Led Conferences at Eckstein that will take place March 21, 2024. Eckstein has applied for a waiver day/no school day to allow time to host these conferences. Eckstein is committed to 100% participation from students and families to make this happen. Please tell us if your family may need support by contacting your grade level Administrator.

Student- Led Conferences are an opportunity for students to share their goals and progress. Parents/guardians will listen actively, ask questions, and comment on student work. Your student will be collecting artifacts of their work over the next months, setting goals for learning, and reflecting on progress. This will all culminate with your coming to school for a presentation by your student. Please note- this is not a Parent/Teacher conference you may be used to attending in elementary school. Student-Led is just that. The student decides what progress looks like to them and what goals and progress they are excited to share with you.

Closer to the conference date of March 21st, your student’s homeroom teacher will reach out to you to set up a specific time. For now, please put this date on your calendar! Each conference is allotted 20-30 minutes and will take place in their classroom, with multiple conferences being held at the same time. The homeroom teacher is the host, but the student runs the conference. Families will be presented with what your student has been learning and hear about progress on responsible scholar goals.

This video will illustrate what you can expect!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L_WBSInDc2E

We look forward to seeing you at Eckstein March 21st, 2024!

When: Tuesday, January 30, 2024

Time: 6:00-7:30pm

Where: Eckstein cafeteria (enter by the garden)

Please join us in celebrating the many cultures at Eckstein Middle School! Come and share about your culture and learn about others through food and music. Please bring a dish to share at this potluck event with a note detailing ingredients.

RSVP: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C054DAEAB2FA3FD0-47049712-eckstein?scrlybrkr=9442e108

We look forward to seeing you!

Hey Eckstein families,

Looking for a way to support the school community during these cold days? Wanting to give back in ways big and small? Use the link below to purchase items from the Eckstein Wish List!

https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1AORCGX3J1MBW?leftNavSection=Reorder&ref_=abls_lnv_rl

Biggest needs right now include:

Sweatshirts

Sweatpants

Socks

Backpacks

Water bottles

Thanks for making our community stronger and better equipped!

Save your stuff and save the date!

Saturday, April 20, 2024, 9 am-3 pm
Eckstein Middle School Cafeteria
3003 NE 75th Street, Seattle
Web: sites.google.com/view/ecksteinbandfamilies

We need your donations to make this event a success! Please set aside your gently used clothing, household items, books, music, furniture, sporting goods, and more. See the Donation List for details.

Donations will be accepted on Friday, April 19, 1:30-6:30 pm, in the Eckstein Cafeteria.

Come for bargains, baked goods, and music from our own Eckstein jazz combos. Proceeds go to our public school music program directed by the legendary Moc Escobedo. Funds support student scholarships and instrument repair and replacement. Our goal is to make music accessible to all.

Thank you for supporting Eckstein music!

Gratefully,
The Eckstein Band Families
ecksteinbandfamilies@gmail.com

You are cordially invited to the Eckstein Incoming Student Open House for current 5th graders!

What: Eckstein Incoming Student Open House
When: Thursday, February 1st from 6:00-7:30pm
Where: Eckstein Middle School

Please join us at the Eckstein Incoming Student Open House scheduled for February 1, 2024, starting at 6 pm. Parking is conveniently available on 30th Avenue NE and at the rear of the school. Accessible parking and entry can be found at the back of the school, and elevator keys are obtainable upon request during the event.

At 6 pm, kick off the evening in the auditorium, where Principal Rose, a student panel, and our counselors will lead an engaging presentation. Following the presentation, from 6:45 to 7:30 pm, take advantage of the opportunity to explore the school building, visit different classrooms, and get a feel for the Eckstein experience. We look forward to welcoming you!

Please join us on February 8 from 7-9pm for our High School Information night. This event is focused on sharing with future or prospective Roosevelt Rough Riders what wonderful and amazing opportunities there are for students here at our school. Link Crew Leaders, Club Officers, Sports Team Captains, Cheer and more will be featured. We will showcase our Academic Programs, Performing Arts, Clubs and Athletics. Plan to begin in the Auditorium at 7:00pm. Early arrivers will be treated to AMAZING music performances. DON’T MISS OUT!!!

The SPS Curriculum, Assessment, and Instruction (CAI) team has developed an introduction to the 2024-25 high school course registration. The purpose for this document is to help rising 9th-12th graders and their families understand the basics about the course registration process and to promote consistency in our communications about high school across the district.

The English version of this introduction has been posted on our webpage. On this same page, we will soon have translated versions of this document in the district’s top five languages: Spanish, Amharic, Somali, Chinese (Simplified), and Vietnamese.

Please make sure your staff members leading the course registration process for your school include these documents in their communications to students and families. We have also shared this expectation with your registrars.

For more information, please email Caleb Perkins: cbperkins@seattleschools.org

Please give attendance at least 30 minutes notice before picking up your student early from school to avoid a delay. You can contact Attendance these ways:

• Email Attendance in the morning about the early dismissal: ecksteinms.attendance@seattleschools.org
• Call Attendance at least 30 minutes before the dismissal at: 206.252.5014
• Send a note to school with your student to give to Attendance.

Thank you for helping us ensure your students leave school at the time you need them.

Eckstein Middle School's Open House for Incoming Students is Thursday, February, 1st from 6:00-7:30pm.

Middle College will have two Open Houses:

Thursday, February 1 at North Seattle College from 6:00-7:00pm

Thursday, February 8 at Seattle University from 6:00-7:00pm

Roosevelt High School's Information Night for Incoming Students will be on Thursday, February 8th from 7:00-9:00pm.

The Center School's Open House for Prospective Students and Families on Thursday, February 15th from 5:30-7:30pm. Interested students and parents should RSVP using the link here: https://forms.office.com/r/AzHG5qUrp5

Nathan Hale High School will have its School Info Night for Prospective Families on Tuesday, February 13th from 6:00-8:30pm.