Eckstein Weekly News

May

• May 26: Memorial Day (NO SCHOOL)
• May 27: 7th Grade Fieldtrip to RHS
• May 28: SBA (See below)
• May 29: Orchestra Concert (7 pm)
• May 30 - Jun. 1: Band & Orchestra Fieldtrip (Silverwood)
• May 30: Eckstein Mariner Night at Ball Park
• May 31: Choir Fieldtrip (Wild Waves)

June

• June 3: Choir Concert (7 pm)
• June 6: Pep Parade - Spring Sports
• June 5: All Bands Concert (7:30 pm)
• June 7: Band Fieldtrip (Wild Waves)
• June 12: Swing Dance (7:30 pm)
• June 13: Lemonade Day - Lunch
• June 13: Pep Assembly (PM Assembly Schedule)
• June 16: EIM Petting Zoo (6:30 pm)
• June 17:
  7th Grade Fieldtrip (Lynnwood Skate & Bowl)
  6th Grade Fieldtrip (Tukwila Family Fun Center )
  8th Grade Pancake Breakfast, Awards Ceremony, Promotion Parade
  Laptop Return
• June 18:
  8th Grade Fieldtrip (Argosy Cruises)
  6th & 7th Grade Laptop Return
  LAST DAY OF SCHOOL (2:45 pm dismissal)

Eighth Grade fieldtrip on an Argosy Cruise - June 18, 2025 - we still need 9 more volunteers
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F45AFA829A6FBC61-56562371-eighth#/

Sixth Grade fieldtrip to Tukwila Family Fun Center - June 17, 2025 - we still need 2 more volunteers.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F45AFA829A6FBC61-56569081-sixth#/

Seventh Grade fieldtrip to Lynnwood Skate & Bowl - June 17, 2025 - we still need 8 more volunteers.

Current Seventh Graders to Camp Orkila on October 14-16, 2025 - we still need 29 female chaperones & 34 male chaperones. If we don't have enough chaperones confirmed by June 10, 2025 we will cancel the fieldtrip.

You can sign up for both fieldtrips here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F45AFA829A6FBC61-56564925-seventh#/

We need your help checking the student laptops at the end of the year. Volunteers with scan in laptops and organize cords and laptops.
Eighth Grade Check in - 9 - 9:30 am
Sixth Grade Check in - 1:30 - 2 pm
Seventh Grade Check in - 2 - 2:30 pm

If you can help, please sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F45AFA829A6FBC61-57047292-laptop#/

We just wanted to thank you so so much for giving up your Friday night to help out at our semiformal! Without you, it wouldn't have happened or run so smoothly. We all had so much fun, and a huge part of that was because of you! Thank you so much for all your hard work at the dance!

Join your fellow classmates for a night of baseball with the Mariner's! This special offer is for all students and families, and a portion of every ticket sold is a donation to EMS!

If you would like to sit with another family, please place one order for the entire group. Orders are filled on a first come first serve basis and based on availability.

Look for our school's name on the video board at the end of the 3rd inning for our special welcome to T-Mobile Park!

Friday, May 30th @ 7:10pm

Seattle Mariners vs Minnesota Twins

https://fevo-enterprise.com/event/EcksteinMiddleSEA0530

If your student is not attending Seattle Public Schools or Eckstein in 2025-2026, please email Ms. Tai, Registrar, (jetai@seattleschools.org) and fill out the SPS Not Attending Next Year (NANY) Form. https://nynotattending.seattleschools.org/. Filling out the NANY Form ensures that SPS Enrollment receives official confirmation from the parent/guardian of your student’s plan to unenroll.

May 7, 14, 21, and 28

Smarter Balance Assessment (SBA) – 6th, 7th, 8th grade students
May 7: ELA PT (English/Language Arts Performance Task)
May 14: ELA CAT – plug-in headphones required (English/Language Arts Computer Adaptive Test)
May 21: Math CAT
May 28: Math PT

Students are testing with their homeroom teachers. Below you will see the daily schedule for these days. Cellphones are strictly prohibited during testing. Students caught looking at their cellphones for any reason will have their test voided. Please don't text your student during the school day.

To prepare for testing students should:

• Come to School On Time: It is important that your student is on-time to school to make sure we can start on-time.
• Charge laptops Every Night: Students will be testing on their laptops.
• Plug-In Headphones: For the testing on May 14th, students need to bring a pair of plug-in headphones. These can be over the ear or earbud style. They cannot be Bluetooth. We will have a limited number of headphones for students to borrow. We will accept donations if your family has any extra. Please note they do not need to be of the highest quality.
• Good Night’s Sleep: It is helpful for students to have a good night sleep and breakfast prior to the test. The cafeteria will be open prior to school starting for those who wish to pick up a breakfast.

Testing Days Schedule

1st Lunch

Testing in Homeroom classrooms: 8:55 – 11:00
1st Period: 11:05 – 11:30
2nd Period: 11:35 – 12:00
Lunch: 12:00 – 12:30
3rd Period: 12:35 – 1:00
4th Period: 1:05 – 1:30
5th Period: 1:35 – 2:00
6th Period: 2:05 – 2:30

2nd Lunch
Testing in Homeroom classrooms: 8:55 – 11:00
1st Period: 11:05 – 11:30
2nd Period: 11:35 – 12:00
4th Period: 12:05 – 12:30
3rd Period: 12:35 – 1:00
Lunch: 1:00 – 1:30
5th Period: 1:35 – 2:00
6th Period: 2:05 – 2:30

Tuesday, June 17, 2025 the Eckstein leadership and parent community will put on a pancake breakfast for our 8th grade class as part of the Promotion Day festivities.

Parent volunteers are needed to help cook, serve, and clean-up.

Arrive by 8:30am and we should be all cleaned up by 10:30-11. Please block off the whole time as we really need volunteers who can stay the full time.

This event is SUPER fun and the kids love it! Get ready to cook for 350!

Thank you for your help in supporting this! Wear your apron and running shoes!

*In the past, parents have made aprons with their child's photo on it-baby/younger photo! The parents will need to coordinate should they want to do it.

If you'd like to volunteer please sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0B48A8A623A13-56854604-8thgrade

Due May 31, 2025. The Eckstein Middle School PTSA is proud to carry out the tradition of presenting the PTSA Golden Acorn, Outstanding Advocate and Outstanding Educator to volunteers and staff that have made a big impact on the Eckstein Community. Please take a moment to share your thoughts, stories, and kudos for individuals you think deserve recognition for their efforts and impact. Nominations can be submitted here. Award categories are:

• Golden Acorn Award: is presented to a school or community volunteer in recognition of her or his dedication and service to children and youth.
• Outstanding Advocate Award: is presented to a staff member, student or volunteer in recognition of continued and dedicated service to ALL children and a demonstrated commitment to helping create strong policies to the health, welfare, safety, and education of children and youth.
• Outstanding Educator Award: is presented to an individual who has made significant contributions in their community to enhance the educational outcomes of all children or youth. An educator is not limited to a teacher and may be defined as a teacher, assistant, specialist, support staff, administrator, or community member.

The days of flannel shirts and unforgettable hits are making a comeback for one special night!

The 2nd Annual "After School Special" Returns!

Following last year's 80s success, our talented staff band "The Flock of Eagles" is tuning their voices and their instruments to bring you the greatest hits of the 90s. This isn't just any performance—it's teachers and staff showing off talents you never knew they had (unless you attended last year), all while supporting our students.

When: Friday, June 6th, 2025 at 7:00 PM

Where: Seafab Cafe, Seattle

Tickets: $50 per person

This is an age 21+ event.

Why Your Presence Matters

Every ticket purchased directly supports Eckstein Student Support programs, which provide:

• Tutoring for students who need academic assistance
• Scholarships ensuring activities are accessible to all
• Essential needs assistance including:
• Grocery gift cards for families experiencing food insecurity
• Emergency rent and utility assistance for families in crisis
• Personal care necessities (including haircuts, hygiene items, and clothing)
• School supply kits throughout the year
• Transportation assistance for medical appointments

Our diverse student community faces varying obstacles to learning. Your participation helps ensure that every student, regardless of background or circumstance, has the support they need to thrive.

What to Expect

• Live 90s music performed by our multi-talented staff
• Delicious snacks and refreshments (21+)
• A night of community connection and nostalgia
• The satisfaction of making a meaningful difference

Ready to rock out for a cause? Purchase tickets here

Together, we can ensure all our students have the resources they need to succeed.

Sincerely, Eckstein PTSA & Eckstein Annual Campaign Committee

P.S. Can't attend but still want to support? Donation options are available on the ticket page.

You're invited to Staff & Student Night of the musical HADESTOWN at Roosevelt High School! This Thursday, May 29 use the promo code ALL ABOARD – one word all caps – to get $10 off all Standard, Premium, and VIP seats at https://www.rhstheatre.net/. Come see 120 students create a vision of the underworld in a 1920’s train station! Winner of the 2019 Best Musical Tony Award, Hadestown blends the myths of Eurydice, Orpheus, Persephone, Hades, Hermes, and the Fates into a bluesy extravaganza featuring an all student cast, crew, and pit orchestra conducted by RHS students. Hope to see you there!

Let’s end the school year strong! Please use the Source to check your students’ attendance record. You can see all absences and lates that your student accrues during the year.

We encourage you to check in with your student periodically and review their attendance record together!

Accessing the Source:

How to get started:

1. You must be on record as the parent or guardian of a student enrolled in SPS.
2. Your email address must be on record at each student’s school.
3. Please make sure you have provided the same email address for each SPS student in your family.

To set up a parent or guardian Source account:

1. Visit The Source and click the Sign Up! link.
2. Type your email address in the field provided. Click Enter.
3. Check your email for a message from sourcesupport@seattleschools.org. If you don’t receive this email:
• Check your Spam or Trash folders.
• Contact the school(s) to provide your email address.
4. Open the email and click the link.
5. Enter your email address in the Username field and create a Password.
• Please do not use an apostrophe ‘ in your password.
6. Click Enter to begin exploring the Source!

For more information about the Source, please visit the About the Source webpage.

If you have questions or need help please email sourcesupport@seattleschools.org

Needs

Only one more Community Cupboard left this year! Thank you for the water bottle donations. We can use more socks and deodorant: Amazon wishlist

An Eckstein family is in need of:

-Beds- three twin beds or bunkbeds and one double bed

-Sheets- twin sheets and double sheets

-Couch

-Towels

- Garbage can, kitchen pans and cups, utensils

-Hangers, containers for clothes

Email me if you have items and drop off in Portable 9

Leads

High School Choice form is due by May 31st at the latest

If your student wants to attend an out-of-area school, you must fill and email the school choice form: School choice form to schoolchoice@seattleschools.org by May 31st

Summer Camps in the region

Enrollment for a lot of summer activities has already started. Sign up before it's too late:

Activity search | Seattle Parks and Recreation

WestSide Baby

If you have basic needs for your little ones, WestSide Baby partners with SPS to distribute at four pick-up sites. Reach out to me if you need any of the following:

The following items are generally available at all 4 sites:

• Diapers
• Wipes
• Infant car seats
• Strollers
• Highchairs
• Travel systems (Matching Infant car seat & stroller)
• Infant safe sleep solution (Pack N Play w/Bassinet)

Special Item Requests:

• Cribs
• Baby Formula
• Hygiene Items
• Newborn layette
• Clothes - ages 0-12
• Changing pads
• Not sure if we have it? Just ask.

Erica Davenport

Social Worker, MSW

Eckstein Middle School

Work phone (206) 252-5098

Eckstein Middle School
75th Anniversary Celebration
September 20, 2025; 10 am – 1 pm

Would you like to share your favorite memory or image from your time at Eckstein?

We are gathering videos and images for our anniversary video that we will show at the celebration.

Please email a short video (under one minute) and/or images to eckstein75th@gmail.com. In the email, make sure to include your name and the years you were at Eckstein either as a student or staff member.

Save the Dates

• Eighth Grade Promotion Celebration - June 17, 2025; 5-6:30 pm
  
• Sixth Grade Fieldtrip to Family Fun Center - June 17, 2025
• Seventh Grade Fieldtrip to Lynnwood Skate & Bowl - June 17, 2025
• Eighth Grade Argosy Cruise - June 18, 2025
• WEB Day for Incoming Sixth Graders - September 2, 2025
• Eckstein 75th Community Anniversary Celebration - September 20, 2025
• 2025/26 Curriculum Night - September 25, 2025

Play Like a Girl, in partnership with the Seattle Seahawks and Amazon Web Services (AWS), invites your 6th–8th grade female students to Tech Touchdown—a FREE event where sports and STEM collide for an unforgettable day of learning and fun!

📅 Saturday, May 31

🕘 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM

📍 Virginia Mason Athletic Center | 12 Seahawks Way, Renton, WA

At Tech Touchdown, girls will:

💬 Connect with inspiring role models and explore STEM careers in sports

🔬 Dive into hands-on STEM activities that spark curiosity and creativity

🏈 Join a flag football clinic with Seahawks players and coaches—no experience needed!

Registration is a two-step process:

1. Sign up at iplaylikeagirl.org/events.

2. Once registered, follow the instructions to complete the required Release & Waiver of Liability to finalize registration.

🔗 Register Now – Tech Touchdown

Space is limited! Lunch is included. Wear comfortable, athletic clothes and closed-toe running shoes.

Thank you for helping us inspire the next generation of confident, curious, and courageous young women!

Greetings from Nathan Hale! Our New Family Night for our incoming 9th graders and their families takes place Wednesday, June 4th.

All incoming families are invited to meet our coaches, visit club and activities tables, meet our Theater, Music and Sports Boosters, have a free pasta dinner, go on a scavenger hunt in the school, and purchase NHHS spirit gear. The whole family is invited!

NHHS New Student and Family Night

Wednesday, June 4th

6:00 - 8:00 Table Fair in Commons, Activity Center, Gym and Main Entry

Free Pasta Dinner in Commons

7:30 - 8:00 Hale 101: Need to Know Info Presentation in PAC

We are listing summer camps and opportunities that are emailed to us. We don't endorse these camps and they are not a part of SPS. If you have a summer camp you would like included, please email Ms. Detering at jrdetering@seattleschools.org

RHS Boys Basketball Summer Camp Registration

RHS Boys Basketball Summer Camp 2025

Is your basketball player ready to develop their game? Would they like to have fun this summer with cool coaches, counselors and other local players? Have them join the RHS Basketball Team and the Roosevelt Coaching Staff for three days of instruction, competition and camaraderie! Players will work on individual skills such as ball handling, shooting form, passing technique, defensive footwork as well as team skills on both offense and defense.

CAMP DATES/TIMES: Tuesday-Thursday: July 29, 30, 31 from 9AM - 3PM

AGES: Incoming 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th and 9th grades

LOCATION: Roosevelt High School Gym (1410 NE 66th St, Seattle, WA 98115)

COST: $300 (Scholarships available for those who qualify)

WHAT TO BRING: Water bottle, basketball, snacks and sack lunch

(Register before Monday, July 15th and receive a camp t-shirt!)

RHS ALL Athletic Summer Camps:

https://roosevelths.seattleschools.org/student-life/athletics/athletic-summer-camps/

Lincoln Volleyball Summer Camp

July 9-11 - Rising 5th through 8th graders are welcome to join us for a half day (morning or afternoon) or full day camp run by the Lincoln Volleyball players. Half day sessions are from 10:00 am to 12:30 pm or 1:30 pm to 4:00 pm and are $150 per camper. Full day camp is from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm (lunch not included) and Is $275 per camper. All campers get a t-shirt and all proceeds go directly to the Lincoln Volleyball program. To register or for more information, visit our website: https://lincolnhsvolleyball.wixsite.com/lynx/event-details/lincoln-volleyball-camp-2025 or reach out to Coach Ware at rmware@seattleschools.org

Camp Invention, a hands-on STEM summer camp that encourages creativity, teamwork, and innovation in elementary students. This year, we are excited to open up Leadership-in-Training (LIT) opportunities for students entering 7th, 8th, and 9th grade—and I would love your help spreading the word! Learn more: https://www.invent.org/programs/leaders-in-training

📌 Camp Invention Details:

📅 July 21st–25th, 2025
🕢 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM
📍 Hazel Wolf K-8, Seattle

Husky Basketball Summer Camps

Multiple weeks and ages. Learn more at https://www.dannysprinklebasketballcamp.com/

Ravenna-Eckstein Community Center
Learn more about exact dates and descriptions: https://www.seattle.gov/parks/all-community-centers/ravenna-eckstein-community-center

Neighborhood Clean Up
Teen Biking Group
Sail Sandpoint
Beach Bus
Brunch
Walk the Talk - Teen Hiking Club
Teen Movie Club
Teen Photography