Eckstein Weekly News

September

• Sep. 27: Eagle Night Sixth Grade Only
  Students must have submitted a Dance Contract on Final Forms to attend. We needed to set a firm date for the receipt of the contracts in order to plan for staffing at the event.
  
  

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 (Read instructions about picture retakes below)
• Oct. 10 – Hispanic Heritage Assembly (3 pm)
• Oct. 10 - NEW DATE: 7th & 8th Grade Eagle Night (7 - 8:30 pm)
• Oct. 11 – No School - State In-Service Day for Staff
• 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.

Tickets

Eagle Night Dance Contracts

Students must have submitted a Dance Contract on Final Forms to attend. We needed to set a firm date for the receipt of the contracts in order to plan for staffing at the event.

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.

Thank you for attending our Curriculum Night for the 2024-25 school year last night. There was a great energy in the building and standing room only in some classrooms! We are always so impressed with the engagement and support of our community. Thank you to Eckstein staff for hosting and sharing your classroom and curriculum plans for the year. Thank you to ASB students for directional guidance around the building and to our music programs for the wonderful sounds that filled the hallways. If you missed our welcome video in Home Room you can view it here: 2024 Eckstein Middle School Curriculum Night (youtube.com)

We are asking for an ASB card donation of $10. Please pay on Schoolpay.

The ASB fee helps provide a budget for the Leadership programs that benefit all students at Eckstein, including:

• Athletics (uniforms, equipment, background checks, etc).
• Eagle Night Dances
• Public Speakers for MLK jr. (this year we have Chris Singleton) and other assemblies
• Door decorating supplies
• March Madness
• Talent Show
• Hot Cocoa mornings/Lemonade mornings
• Spirit Weeks
• Pep Assemblies
• Some field trip funds

*If your child participates in any of these events, you should be contributing to this fund, if at all possible.

**The ASB card is required in the high school for any student in a club or sport (it also costs $50+)

Chess Club (After school)

Is your student interested in learning and/or improving their chess skills? Consider enrolling them in Chess Club at Eckstein. Chess Club at Eckstein will be hosted by Orlov Academy in Room 106 with Ms. Haakanson on Mondays beginning October 14, 2024. The fee is $175 per student. Scholarships are available. Email Ms. Detering at jrdetering@seattleschools.org if interested.

Dungeons & Dragons (After school)

Join your fellow D&D enthusiasts for D&D fun. Meets Mondays and Thursdays after school in the Library. Contact Ms. Maxwell at samaxwell@seattleschools.org to join.

Art League (Lunch)

Let your inner artist explore art. Meets Thursdays during lunch in Room 125. Students will pick up a pass from an adult in the lunchroom after eating lunch. Limit: 20 per lunch.

Rainbow Society (Lunch)

A safe space for LGBTQIA2+ students. Starts October 3rd and meets every other Thursday during 1st lunch in Room 207 and during 2nd lunch in Room 107. Contact Mr. Isaacson at kpisaacon@seattleschools.org to sign up.

Game Group (1st Lunch)

Play board games and puzzles. Meets Mondays during first lunch in P9.
Contact Ms. Torres at mgtorres@seattleschools.org to join.

Books & Bites (Lunch)

Discuss books while enjoying your lunch. Meets Tuesdays during lunch in the library. Students can sign up on the Library Schoology page.

Maker Mondays (Lunch)

Come for crafting and jewelry making. Meets Mondays in the library. Students can sign up on the Library Schoology page.

On Thursday October 3rd and Friday October 4th the bus drivers will be conducting Actual Emergency Exit drills on the school buses upon arrival to school in the mornings.

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.

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

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