Eckstein Weekly News

June

• June 9-13: SPIRIT WEEK (See Below)
• June 9: PTSA General Meeting (7 pm on Zoom)
• June 11: Mythicon in the Library (5:30 pm)
• June 12: Yearbook Distribution (Homeroom)
  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
  8th Grade Send-Off Parade (5-6:30 pm)
  Laptop Return All Grades
• June 18:
  8th Grade Fieldtrip (Argosy Cruises) - We still need several more chaperones
  LAST DAY OF SCHOOL (2:45 pm dismissal)

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.

Monday: Monochromatic Day

Tuesday: USA Day

Wednesday: Anything but a Backpack Day

Thursday: White Lies (wear a white shirt and write/tape a lie to it. For example, mine would say, “I play in the NBA”)

Friday: 8th wear Highschool Colors and 6/7 wear Eagle Colors

You can come to the school during the school day to check it out. Small items are in the Main Office. Larger items are in the lunchroom. You can see bigger images here: https://ecksteinms.seattleschools.org/about/eckstein-weekly-news/

Congratulations Ms. Kong and the Eckstein Orchestra students and Mr. Escobedo and the Eckstein ensembles who participated at Silverwood this past weekend.
Concert Orchestra 1st Place and best overall
Concert Band 1st Place and best overall
Vocal Jazz Combo 1st place; Best vocal soloist – Sabrina
Sr. Jazz Band 1st place: Best instrumental soloist – Oren

Congratulations to Ms. Kok and Eagle Choir, Symphonic Choir, and Vocal Jazz for all placing 1st place in their categories at the festival at Wild Waves this past weekend.

Come with the family to Mythicon on Wednesday June 11th from 5:30 – 7:00pm in the Eckstein Library!

It's free but there are also bake sale items for $1 each so bring some cash! Students have to come with an adult 18 years or older or get a signed permission slip from Ms. Sterling if coming by themselves.

What is Mythicon? It’s Eckstein’s student-led event celebrating different fandoms that students love. Students will set up booths with activities, games, and/or crafts for different fandoms, including Percy Jackson & The Lightning Thief, Stardew Valley, Skandar the Unicorn, Zelda, Gravity Falls, Sanrio, and more!

There will also be a photo booth and back sale items with food and drink. The event is free except for bake sale items!

Want to volunteer or have crafty supplies/props/bake sale food items to donate? Email the librarian Erin Sterling at emsterling@seattleschools.org.

We need help to set up and run the 8th grade send-off celebration. We ask that families with students in sixth and seventh grades help with the send-off so the 8th grade families can enjoy the event. Volunteer needs include event set-up, cake service, clean-up and beverage donations. Thanks for helping make this a terrific send-off for our students and families! Sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E4BABAC2AABFA7-57117884-eckstein

Current Seventh Graders to Camp Orkila on October 15-17, 2025 - we still need 12 female chaperones & 21 male chaperones. If we don't have enough chaperones confirmed by June 10, 2025 we will cancel the fieldtrip.

Please sign up using this link: 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#/

• Library books are due June 9th. If students are still using a book for a class, there are no fines for overdue books, so they can turn them in as soon as they are done. If students want to keep books for the summer, they will have to email Ms. Sterling (emsterling@seattleschools.org) to renew them on June 10th! Fines are only for lost books so if there is a fine listed and the book is turned in, the fine goes away. To check what books are out or any fines, log into The Source (https://ps.seattleschools.org) and click the library tab on the left.
• Summer checkout begins June 10th. Books checked out for the summer will be due on Friday Sept. 5th when we are back in the fall!
• If students read 10 Eagles Read books semester 2, they will be invited to the Eagles Read pizza party during both lunches on Friday, June 13th.
• Laptops will be returned Tues. June 17th with your classes. If you are leaving before that, you need to bring your laptop to Ms. Sterling in the library.
• While there is no summer reading required at Eckstein, if students do Seattle Public Library's Book Bingo, they can bring it in, email Ms. Sterling, or show Ms. Sterling a picture of it filled out in Sept. and earn a prize!
• Want book suggestions? Check out the Eckstein library website! New Eagles Read books for next year have been chosen and are listed there and you can read them over the summer if you want!

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.

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

We have a PEP assembly after sixth period on June 13 and a one hour early dismissal on the last day of school, June 18. Please note, though the last day of school is a Wednesday, students will be dismissed at 2:45 pm, one hour early from the regular day schedule.

Period 1: 8:55 AM - 9:45 AM
Period 2: 9:50 AM - 10:40 AM
Period 3: 10:45 AM - 11:35 AM
Period 4: 11:40 PM - 1:05 PM
1st LUNCH: 11:35 AM - 12:05 PM (Class: 12:10 PM – 1:05 PM)
2nd LUNCH: 12:35 PM - 1:05 PM (Class: 11:40 AM – 12:35 PM)
Period 5: 1:10 PM - 2:00 PM
Period 6: 2:05 PM - 2:45 PM

End-of-Year Attendance Reminders

If your student will be leaving school before June 18, please have them pick up and complete a Preplanned Absence Form from the Attendance Office in advance.

Field Trip Returns
Students returning from end-of-year field trips are expected to remain at school until the regular dismissal time. While they may ask to leave early, we kindly ask that all students stay on campus for the full day.

Early dismissals put a significant strain on our limited staff, especially as we supervise all grade levels and manage return logistics. 6th & 7th graders, upon return from their fieldtrips on June 17, will return their laptops then join 8th graders for a fun assembly.

8th graders, upon return from their fieldtrip on June 18, will return to their homerooms with the expectation that they remain in school until the 2:45 pm dismissal.

Please talk with your student ahead of time about staying until the end of the school day.

Thank you for your understanding and support!

Needs

We still need five beds and mattresses, as well as kitchen supplies for a family that just got into housing. They can be picked up maybe this Sunday or sometime next week or dropped off in Portable 9 in back parking lot. Please email me if you have any! XL and XXL clothing for boys also needed.

Amazon wishlist: Amazon wishlist

Water bottles for summer and starting to collect back to school supplies!

Leads

North Seattle Titans Football Training

Today Friday the 6th 5-7pm -Jane Adams Field 1 (turf baseball field), Seattle WA

To assist with costs, there is a small registration fee to cover field and insurance expenses. If you need to have scholarship, please email Ms. Davenport for code.
(3 Sessions -- 6/06, 6/20, & 6/27) $25 (Per Individual session)
https://go.teamsnap.com/forms/484934

Magnuson Community Wellness Fair

All are invited to join us for a free, family-friendly event designed to connect you with essential local resources! Discover opportunities in healthcare, employment, and community support services—all in one place.

When: June 26th 11am-1pm

Where: Solid Ground 6831 62ND AVE NE, Seattle, WA

Erica Davenport

Social Worker, MSW

Eckstein Middle School

Work phone (206) 252-5098

Please spread the word to your school community about SPS’s participation in the annual Seattle Pride Parade.

All students, families, and staff are invited to join us on Sunday, June 29 to march with Seattle Public Schools in celebration of our LGBTQ+ community. We will be gathering/staging downtown along 4th Avenue before the parade departs at 11 a.m.

Find us by looking for our classic yellow school bus! All are welcome.

The parade concludes at Memorial Stadium.

For questions, contact Sam Cristol, SPS Health Education, at secristol@seattleschools.org or visit the Seattle Pride website.

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 Send-Off 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 (10 am- 1 pm)
• 2025/26 Curriculum Night - September 25, 2025 (6:30 - 8 pm)

Roosevelt Girls & Boys Water Polo are High School Club teams

that play in the Puget Sound Water Polo League. The Clubs are run by

parent volunteers to provide students with opportunities to play water polo.

Boys club water polo is a Fall sport and Girls club water polo is a Spring sport.

Water polo is an exciting sport combining swimming, basketball, and wrestling all while

treading water. No experience required, you just need to know how to swim.

This is a no-cut team, and we encourage players of all levels to join!

Ready to join? Want more info?

Please reach out to our Roosevelt Club Advisor Sunshine Feldman

(srfeldman@seattleschools.org) if you have any questions

regarding either team.

GO RIDERS!

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

NATHAN HALE SUMMER VOLLEYBALL CAMP

The camp would allow your students to have experience playing in a high school gym while learning volleyball skills directly from Nathan Hale High School head coaches Lisa Srithongsuk and Kyle Wong as well as JVC, JV, and Varsity players. The proceeds from the camp are a fundraiser that would directly benefit the Nathan Hale High School volleyball team.

NATHAN HALE SUMMER VOLLEYBALL CAMP

GRADES: Rising 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th graders

DATES: August 4th-7th, Mon- Thur

TIME: 4:00-7:00

COST: $150

QUESTIONS: Contact Jill Richard, jillrichard00@gmail.com (parent to Varsity setter and rising senior, Frankie Richard)

THREE DRAGONS ACADEMY

SUMMER CAMP REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN ONLINE!

TDA has a full summer of amazing camps and registration is now open! Dungeons&Dragons, Improv, Spy Academy, Hoghedges Sorcery School, Musical Theatre, a variety of outdoor adventure camps and so much more!

https://www.threedragonsacademy.com/camps

Seattle Pacific University Youth Girls Basketball Camp

The Seattle Pacific University Women's Basketball Program would love to invite you all to our Youth Summer Camp! (3rd to 8th Grade)

Designed for young female athletes of all skill levels, this fun and instructional camp is a great opportunity for young athletes to learn from collegiate coaches and players. Campers will work on:

• Fundamental skills (ball handling, shooting, defense)

• Game strategies and conditioning

• Confidence-building drills and mini-games

• Meeting new friends and enjoying a great campus experience!

Each participant will receive:

✔ A camp t-shirt

✔ Individual instruction and group coaching from SPU student athletes and coaches

✔ Access to university athletic facilities

Please use the link to register. Spots are limited, so sign up soon!

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