Eckstein Weekly News

November

• Nov. 11: Veterans Day (NO SCHOOL)
• Nov. 12: 7th Grade Vision & Hearing Checks
• Nov. 15: Reflection Entries Due
• Nov. 18: PTSA Board Meeting (7 pm on ZOOM)
• Nov. 19: Fall Choir Concert (7 pm)
• Nov. 21: Jazz Night (7:30 pm)
• Nov. 23: Orchestra Greens Pick Up (12-4 pm)
• Nov. 28 & 29: Thanksgiving & Native American Heritage Day (NO SCHOOL)
• Nov. 29 - Dec. 19: Last Yearbook Ordering Period

December

• Dec. 5: Orchestra Concert (7 pm)
• Dec. 6: Fall Sports Parade (Homeroom)
• Dec. 12: All Band Winter Concert (7:30 pm)
• Dec. 16-20: SPIRIT WEEK!
• Dec. 19: Winter Assembly (AM Assembly)
• Dec. 19: Last Day to Order a yearbook
  
• Dec. 19: Biker Donut Day (8:15 at Bike Cage)
• Dec. 20: One Hour Early Dismissal
• Dec. 23-Jan. 3: Winter Break (NO SCHOOL)

All students received a packet with an envelope and EAC donation flyer. You can use this flyer to indicate your level of donation. The PTSA is aiming for full participation this year—we have daily gift card drawings during homeroom, as well as contests for homerooms and grade levels. Please return the pledge flyer and envelope regardless of the amount you are able to contribute.

To learn more about the impact of the EAC: https://ecksteinannualcampaign.org/

Public Health Seattle & King County is hosting a health insurance enrollment event on Saturday, Nov. 9 from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. at North Seattle College. The event is open to anyone in need of health insurance coverage.

Free COVID, flu, and childhood/school vaccines will also be available.

Flyers with more details are available in Health Insurance Enrollment Event Flyer – English and Health Insurance Enrollment Event Flyer – Spanish.

Contact: HealthServices@seattleschools.org

You can also direct questions to chap@kingcounty.gov or call 800-756-5437

Families can pay for school lunches with a credit card here: https://www.myschoolbucks.com/ or submit cash or check to the lunchroom personnel.

Families can apply for Free or Reduced price meals here: https://www.seattleschools.org/departments/culinary-services/free-and-reduced-price-meals/

If you know that you will be taking your student out of school during the week of November 25, 2024, please have them complete a Pre-Planned Absence form located in the Attendance office prior to the absence in order to excuse it.

In late January, Eckstein Middle School will be offering students the opportunity to participate in the 40th annual American Mathematics Competitions (AMC) 8, organized by the Mathematical Association of America (MAA). The AMC 8 is the nation's leading mathematics competition for middle school students, and is designed to cultivate the mathematical capabilities of the next generation of problem-solvers. The AMC 8 challenges each student with mathematics that is new, different, and "outside the box." Competition problems are more complex than those encountered routinely in math courses, but they are designed to connect to middle school mathematics standards to ensure they are within the reach of students. Eckstein will host the 40-minute AMC 8 exam outside of regular school hours on a date to be determined between January 22 and 28, 2025. If your student is interested to participate, please contact Carrie Kazala at cekazala@seattleschools.org and Derek Grandbois at djgrandbois@seattleschools.org by December 7.

Parents/Guardians:

Showing up for school has a huge impact on a student's academic success. Even as children grow older and more independent, families play a key role in making sure students get to school every day and understand why attendance is so important for success in school and on the job.
Learn more about the importance of attendance here: https://www.attendanceworks.org/

A reminder that you can use the Source to check your students’ attendance record. You can see all absences and lates that your student has accrued since the first day of school. We encourage you to check in with your student and review their attendance record together!

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

Prospective Student Night (for 5th Graders) - Jan 30

Learn more: https://ecksteinms.seattleschools.org/news/incoming-student-open-house/

Student-Led Conferences - March 27, 2025
Learn more: https://ecksteinms.seattleschools.org/news/student-led-conferences-march-21-2024/

Private School Recommendation & Transcript Request Process

Learn about how to request documents for private school applications here: https://ecksteinms.seattleschools.org/academics/registrar/#gb8c259d35751

Library Information for October 2024: https://ecksteinms.seattleschools.org/academics/library/

PTSA Reflections Contest at Eckstein: The deadline to turn in applications in November 15, 2024. Learn more here: https://ecksteinms.seattleschools.org/news/ptsa-reflections-art-contest-eckstein/

Lunch Monitors Needed: We can always use help during lunch. Contact Ms. Detering at jrdetering@seattleschools.org for more information.

We will list the open house for high schools as we learn about them.

Center School

The Center School in Seattle is a unique public high school that focuses on fostering creativity, critical thinking, and collaboration among its students. Located in the heart of the city, it offers a diverse curriculum that emphasizes arts, project-based learning, and student leadership. The school aims to create a supportive community where students can explore their passions, develop their talents, and prepare for future challenges in a rapidly changing world. With a commitment to inclusivity, The Center School provides an engaging environment for learners who prefer a smaller learning community.

OPEN HOUSE DATES:

Thursday, November 21, 2024, 6:00 – 7:30 pm
Tuesday, February 11, 2025, 6:00 – 7:30 pm

Interested students and parents can RSVP using the QR code in the flyer or the link here: https://forms.office.com/r/YC1wdjaKUb

For more information on The Center School, we invite you to take a virtual school tour linked here: https://vimeo.com/703976333/ad1b681004

For inquiries about scheduling a Shadow Day, please contact Michele Hayes, Counselor at mrhayes1@seattleschools.org.

Mohan Skiing and Boarding offers a ski bus program in the Northeast Seattle neighborhood for middle school students. Space is still available for the 2025 season.

This is a volunteer run program and is not school sponsored.

Sign ups and registration on SkiMohan.com

Questions? Want to volunteer to chaperone?

Contact volunteer coordinator Julie Church at NESeattlesnowsports@skimohan.com