Eckstein Weekly News

November

• 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. 2: PE Waivers for 7th & 8th Graders Due
• Dec. 5: Orchestra Concert (7 pm)
• Dec. 6: Fall Sports Parade (Homeroom)
  
• Dec. 6: Private School Recommendation & Transcript Requests Due
• Dec. 7: Deadline to Sign up for American Math Competition @ Eckstein
• Dec. 9-13: Girls & Boys Basketball Tryouts
• 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)

Girls Varsity Soccer

Our undefeated Lady Eagles Varsity Soccer team is playing in the championship game against Hamilton Middle School this Saturday.

When: Saturday, November 16 @ 2:30 pm

Where: Robert Eagle Staff Middle School

Ultimate Frisbee

9:00am at Ingraham Stadium 6th Grade White will take on 6th Grade Blue for the 6th Grade Championship - both teams are undefeated so far at 6-0.

Concurrently, Eckstein 6th Gold will be playing Hamilton Navy for 7th place at Ingraham #4.

10:30am at Nathan Hale, 7th Grade Blue will take on Salmon Bay for the 7th grade championship. Both teams are undefeated

12:30pm back at Ingraham #1, 8th Grade Blue will have a rematch against Aki for the 8th grade championship. The blue team is 8-0 and previously defeated Aki 11-7, their closest game of the year.

Finally, 7th White is playing 2pm at Ingraham #4 against TOPS in the final ultimate game of the 2024 Fall season.

Girls Coaches: Errol Knight, Dori Bennett

Boys Coach: Jean-Masse Buchanan,

We are still in need of basketball coaches for both programs. Please reach out to the Athletic Coordinator, Derek Grandbois if you are interested: djgrandbois@seattleschools.org

Practice and Tryout times will be available next week.

Expect tryouts the week of December 9th – 13th

Practices will start the following week.

Games will be played on Saturday.

Tryouts:

• There will be three teams per program this year: Varsity, JV and JVC for boys and girls.
• There will be cuts to create teams. Unfortunately, there is not a guaranteed spot on the team if your athlete played last year.
• The girls’ and boys’ teams will have a mix of all grade levels. Exception, there will be no 8th graders placed on JVC.
• All paperwork and physicals must be completed and uploaded to FinalForms by December 6th at four o’clock to participate at tryouts on December 10th.
• If you need support for a physical contact Erica Davenport our Social Worker: esdavenport@seattleschools.org
• THERE WILL BE NO LATE TRYOUTS.
• Head coaches have final decision of who makes the Eckstein team.
• Players will be informed of which team or if they were cut through email.

Expectations:

• It is expected that student-athletes will maintain 2.0 GPA with no more than 1 failing grade, coaches may have higher expectations for eligibility and play. Additionally, student-athletes need to be on-time and fully participate in all classes. Failure to adhere to classroom standards can lead to game or team suspension.
• It is expected that student-athletes will make Eckstein Basketball a priority over all other outside extra-curricular activities. If you have a conflict

Thank you to everyone who has already donated and returned their form. We are currently at 55% towards our goal!

Last week, every student received an envelope with an 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 envelope regardless of the amount you would like to contribute. If you haven't received your packet, you can download one online or gently prod your student to bring it home. Prizes, homeroom, and grade pride are all on the line!

Learn about the impact of the EAC: https://ecksteinannualcampaign.org/

On Friday, November 15, Rowland Studios came to school to take pictures of students with their siblings for the yearbook. They are offering these professional photos to families. If your students took a picture, they received an ordering card to bring home.

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.

If you would like to put your student on the waitlist, please contact Carrie Kazala at cekazala@seattleschools.org.

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

GSA Slide Deck

This monthly slide deck for students has been updated with community-based opportunities for November, including observances of Trans Day of Remembrance.

Trans Awareness Week
This week kicks off Trans Awareness Week (November 13-19), culminating in Trans Day of Remembrance (November 20).

Eckstein 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

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

We've received a ton of socks and hoodies! Thank you all so much for your generous donations. We will continue to take more as they go fast. Here is the updated Amazon Wishlist: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/UWW742XAT3PI?ref_=wl_share

If your student would like to play basketball or another upcoming sport, and you need help scheduling a sports physical/ taking them there, you can email me at: esdavenport@seattleschools.org. You'll need to first sign them up at the Roosevelt NeighborCare Health here: Teen Center Application

There is an Alateen Informational Session this next Wednesday at Magnuson Santos Place Building 4-5pm. Alateen is a support group for middle and high school age students with friends or family struggling with addiction. Family members are welcome to attend this first informational meeting. Flyers can be found in main office.

If you would like to request support for your student for the holiday breaks, please fill this out by 11/18: https://forms.office.com/r/ywaBMLmaAz

We try our best to support students and families as much as we are able to.

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