Eckstein Weekly News

September

• Sep. 20: Ultimate Frisbee Tryouts - (4 pm on the field)
  
• Sep. 26: Curriculum Night - 6:30 pm (See below for more information)
• Sep. 27: Eagle Night Sixth Grade Only
  Start of School Forms Due

October

• Oct. 1 - OPTIONAL: 8th Grade Camp Orkila Parent Meeting on Teams (5-6 pm); Chaperone Meeting to follow
• Oct. 8 – Picture Retakes (9 am-12 pm)
• Oct. 10 – Hispanic Heritage Assembly (3 pm)
• Oct. 10 - NEW DATE: 7th & 8th Grade Eagle Night (7 - 8:30 pm)
• Oct. 11 – No Students - State In-Service Day
• Oct. 16-18 - Eighth Grade Fieldtrip to Camp Orkila
• Oct. 25 – Fall Sports Pep Assembly
• Oct. 28 - Nov. 1 – Spirit Week

You can order on SchoolPay

All tops have the same design in either white or royal blue. Pants have Eckstein down the leg.

• White tee shirt adult sizes XS-XXL $15
• Gray crew neck sweatshirt with royal writing. Adult sizes XS-XXL $20 (add $5 for personalization)
• Blue Plaid PJ pants with ECKSTEIN down the leg. Adult sizes XS-XL. $20
• Gray sweatpants adult XS-XL (Mens sizing runs large). ECKSTEIN down the leg in royal blue. $20
• Gray Hoodie with white design on front. Adult sizing XS-XXL. $25. Add $5 for personalization.
• Navy Hoodie with royal design on front. Adult sizing XS-XXL. $25. Add $5 for personalization.

Your student should have received two packets during homeroom on Tuesday, September 10, 2024.

Start of School Forms

Please return these two forms to the Main Office by September 25.

FERPA: https://www.seattleschools.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/FERPA-PreK-8-English.pdf
Emergency Information & Student Release: https://www.seattleschools.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/emergency_release_form_english-fillable.pdf

CURRICULUM NIGHT

Start in your student’s Home Room. Curriculum Night is a wonderful chance to meet the team of teachers working with your student. This is not a time for individual conferencing.

Students will bring home a copy of their schedule, with a map of the school , on Monday, September 23rd. Please bring this with you on Curriculum Night, as you will follow your student’s schedule.

You will start in Home Room and then go to Periods 1-6.

Curriculum Night is for parents/guardians only.

Getting Here

We encourage families and guardians to walk or bike. The bike cage will be open, please bring a lock!

Vehicle parking is in the back parking lot and on 30th AVE NE.

Our Eckstein accessible entrance is located in the back of the school to the left of the loading dock.

If you are needing elevator access, please let the Main Office know ahead of time by calling 206-252-5015 and will have a key to the elevator ready for your arrival.

Be on the lookout for your child’s schedule and Eckstein map on Monday, September 23, 2024!

Curriculum Night Schedule:

6:00-6:25 OPTIONAL: Learn about the Source/Schoology with Ms. Sterling in the Library and our Sexual Health Instruction Overview in room 108.

6:30-6:45 Homeroom (Welcome Video with Administration Team, Wellness Team, and Support Staff)

6:50-7:00 1st Period

7:05-7:15 2nd Period

7:20-7:30 3rd Period

7:35-7:45 4th Period

7:50-8:00 5th period

8:05-8:15 6th Period

We’re putting on a 6th grade ONLY game night on Friday, September 27th from 7-8:30pm.

Tickets

• Tickets will be on sale on Schoolpay from now until THURSDAY, September 26th at 3pm for $3.
• Tickets are $5 CASH at the door. Please speak with the wellness department if your child needs a scholarship.

Eagle Night Dance Contracts

• Students must have a signed Dance Contract filled out on Final Forms in order to attend. https://seattleschools-wa.finalforms.com/
• This form must be submitted by Thursday, September 26th in order to to attend. We need to set a firm date for the receipt of the contracts in order to plan for staffing at the event.
• Students will not be admitted without having the form completed by a parent, so don’t delay! It’s valid for the whole year.

Students with special needs that plan to attend and need accommodations should contact their student's case manager to ensure we have the proper supports on site for this event.

We need parent/guardian help to make Eagle Night a success. We can't put on the event without adult help. Here are some ways you can help:

Dance Chaperone
Game Room Chaperone
Hall Monitoring
Ticket Sales
Bake Sale
Crafts & Games in Cafeteria
Bake Sale Donations

Sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0B48A8A623A13-51339073-6thgrade

The 7/8 grade Eagle Night dance has changed dates. It will now be on Thursday, October 10 from 7-8:30pm. Students MUST have a dance contract filled out by a parent on Final Forms in order to attend a dance. The form is good for the whole year once it’s filled out. Please get it done today!

Tickets will be on SchoolPay for $3 (until October 10 at 12pm) or $5 at the door. Theme is Tropical. We NEED parent volunteers in order to run our events, the Sign-up Genius will come out next week.

Eagle Night Dance Contracts

• Students must have a signed Dance Contract filled out on Final Forms in order to attend. https://seattleschools-wa.finalforms.com/
• This form must be submitted by Wednesday, October 9, 2024 in order to to attend. We need to set a firm date for the receipt of the contracts in order to plan for staffing at the event.
• Students will not be admitted without having the form completed by a parent, so don’t delay! It’s valid for the whole year.

Yearbooks are $30. Please order on Schoolpay located in your student’s Source account or here: https://schoolpay.com/

You can also have your student bring a check made out to Eckstein Middle School or $30 cash to the Main Office.

Yearbooks are distributed during the last week of school in June.

Yearbook Ordering Windows
September 4 – September 24, 2024
November 29 – December 19, 2024

Eighth grade families:
Please check your email for important information about the upcoming Camp Orkila fieldtrip for 8th grade students. If you didn't receive the email, please contact Ms. Detering at jrdetering@seattleschools.org.

The photographer is still putting the finishing touches the pictures but should be done soon.

Student pictures are ordered directly through the photographer's website and mailed home. It is easiest to order if you use the card that was given to your student on picture day.

Students who missed Picture Day on Thursday will take their picture on October 8 during the school day.

Retakes on October 8 are only available for:

1) Students that did not get their picture taken on September 12

2) Students who are purchasing pictures. Parents/Guardians MUST contact Rowland Studios ahead of time to request this retake: info@rowlandphoto.com

3) Students whose picture has an obvious flaw such as blurry or closed eyes. Parents/Guardians MUST contact Rowland Studios ahead of time to request this retake: info@rowlandphoto.com

Please consider volunteering one day a week to support our administrators during lunches. Your duties will include:

• Monitoring the hall outside the cafeteria
• Handing out Library Lunch passes
• Helping administrators on the field and garden
• No "disciplining" is required. If you spot something that needs attention let an administrator know and they will handle it.

You will need to be cleared via an SPS Volunteer Application found here: https://www.seattleschools.org/departments/volunteer/
Please contact Julia Detering at jrdetering@seattleschools.org for more information.

Contacting Attendance:

• Attendance contact: Katy Ryan
• Phone: 206-252-5014
• Email: ecksteinms.attendance@seattleschools.org

Report an absence: Parent/Guardian must contact attendance office by phone call, email or note with the following information:

• Student name
• Parent/Guardian name and phone number
• Date of absence
• Reason for absence

Vacation: Students must complete and submit a pre-Planned excuse absence form prior to the absence. Forms are available in the attendance office.

Arriving Late to School:

• Parent/Guardian must notify the school of a late arrival with a phone call, email or note
• Students must check into the attendance office when they arrive late to school. They will receive a pass to the classroom

Leaving School Early:

• Parent/Guardian must notify school by phone call, email or note of the early dismissal
• Students will receive an early dismissal slip from the attendance office and must sign out before leaving the building

The PTSA Weekly Bulletin includes important information about PTSA, high school, elementary, and community events that we do not post in our Eckstein Weekly News.

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A huge thank you to everyone who donated school supplies this year! We were able to successfully supply everyone who needed supplies with high-quality backpacks and needed items this year thanks to the EAC support and donations from the community.

Here is the Amazon Wishlist for the Community Cupboard that opens once a month for families to come get everyday household items, helping to alleviate some financial burden: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/UWW742XAT3PI?ref_=wl_share

If you have not been to the Community Cupboard and you would like to sign-up to receive notifications about the monthly household items and/or sign-up for weekend bag deliveries, please fill out this form: https://forms.office.com/r/ZKK4pnFUr0