Eckstein Weekly News

November

• 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. 9-13: Girls & Boys Basketball Tryouts
• Dec. 12: All Band Winter Concert (7:30 pm)
• Dec. 16-20: SPIRIT WEEK! (See Below)
• 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)

The last chance to order an Eckstein yearbook begins on November 29 and last until December 19. We contact the printers with the number of yearbooks ordered after the ordering window closes.

Yearbooks are $30 and can be ordered through SchoolPay located in your student's Source account or you can go here: https://schoolpay.com/. You can log in with your Source login information.

If you do not see a link to order the yearbook, most often that means you already ordered one. If you want to check you can contact Ms. Drachler at aldracher@seattleschools.org

Boys Tryouts

Tuesday, December 10 – All 6th graders + non-returning 7th graders
Group A - TBD

• Check in at 4 pm
• 4:30 - 6 pm
  
  Group B - TBD

• Check in at 5:45 pm
• 6:15 - 7:45 pm

Cuts will happen after tryout

Wednesday, December 11 – All 8th graders + Returning Players

• Check-in at 5 pm
• 5:30-7:30 pm

Cuts will happen after tryout.

Thursday, December 12 – Final Cut
All 6th graders + non-Returning Players 7th graders

• Check-in at 4:15 pm
• 4:30-6pm

All 8th graders + Returning Players

• 6:15-7:45 pm
• Check-in at 6 pm

Girls Tryouts

Wednesday, December 11

All Grades check in (2:30-3 p.m.)
Tryouts (3-4 p.m.)

Friday, December 13
All Grades check in (3:45-4 p.m.)
Tryouts (4-5 p.m.) – Final cuts!!!

Dear Families,

We are thankful for you!

As we prepare to take time off from school on November 28 & 29 for the Thanksgiving break, we are grateful for everyone who has helped to restore a routine for showing up to school while supporting students and families.

Remember, while SPS elementary schools are off of school for the entire week of Thanksgiving, Middle & High School students attend classes on Monday, Tuesday, & Wednesday.

Daily routines are essential for reducing stress and creating a sense of security for students and adults.

Please take steps to keep your child healthy and send them to school unless they are truly sick.

Every day of school is an important opportunity for students to learn as well as connect to peers and

their teachers.

We thank:

• Our students and their families who do their best to show up to class every day even when it isn’t easy.
• Our teachers who have gone above and beyond to help make school a welcoming learning environment where students can thrive.
• Our administrators who help us work together to ensure we are healthy and safe, feel a sense of community and experience the excitement of an engaging learning environment.
• Our many, many healers and helpers - the support staff and community volunteers who provide the extra hands and attention our children need.

May these days off be restful and healing.

• If your family or your child needs support, please reach out to our Social Worker, Erica Davenport at esdavenport@seattleschools.org for help.
• We look forward to seeing you again when school resumes on Monday, December 2, 2024.

Thank you for partnering with us!

Sincerely,

Ms. Ryan, Attendance Specialist
206.252.5014

Join the Eckstein 75th Anniversary Celebration Steering Committee
2025 marks the 75th anniversary of the opening of Eckstein Middle School. We are planning to celebrate this anniversary in the fall of 2025. We are creating a steering committee of staff, students, and community members and would love your help. If you would like to join this steering committee please email Ms. Rose at kprose@seattleschools.org.

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 - NO SCHOOL FOR ECKSTEIN STUDENTS ONLY
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’re thankful for all your support for our families this year! The household supplies, hoodies and socks have been super helpful during this time when everything is getting more expensive. About 10% of our school has significant ongoing financial needs. It means the world to us, and our students and families to have your support. To donate to our ongoing needs for clothes and household pick-ups and some concert shoes, click here for our Amazon wishlist: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/UWW742XAT3PI?ref_=wl_share

Winter Break Gift Card Sign-Up Genius

If you’d like to donate gift cards for families this holiday season, please sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E4CAAAE2DA2F8C34-53570445-winter#/

$25, $50, and $100 Gift Cards to Ross, TJ Maxx/Marshall, Target, Kroger (Fred Meyer/ QFC), Safeway, Walmart are requested and can be dropped off in main office labeled “Social Work” to Ms.Davenport’s office. Gift cards are given directly to students and families to use for food and gifts based on family size, and # of students at Eckstein in particular. Deadline before winter break is December 16th.

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

Nathan Hale High School Family Information Nights

We invite and encourage families who will be assigned to NHHS next year to attend our information evening in order to get a head start on transition to high school. We also welcome families who are assigned to another school but are interested in NHHS and are considering going through the Open Enrollment process.

Future and prospective parents/guardians and students are invited to join us for the following informational evenings:

Tuesday, December 10th, 2024

6:00PM – 7:00PM Information Tables and Tours in Commons (last tour leaves Commons at 6:40)

7:00PM – 8:00PM Presentation and Questions in Performing Arts Center

Thursday, February 6th, 2025

6:00PM – 7:00PM Information Tables and Tours in Commons (last tour leaves Commons at 6:40)

7:00PM – 8:00PM Presentation and Questions in Performing Arts Center

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.

The Roosevelt Jazz Program is putting on their annual Jazz Nutcracker this December. Many Eckstein alums have gone one to participate in Roosevelt's Jazz program. It's really wonderful to see Eckstein musicians continue their musical journeys in high school. Roosevelt's Jazz Band 1 is coming to perform a short program on Friday, December 6 as a special preview to Jazz Nutcracker during the school day.

Looking for something festive to do this holiday season? Not up for making the kids dress up to go downtown? Or just looking for something positive and joyful during these dark fall days?

Don't miss out on seeing Roosevelt High School's Jazz Nutcracker -- a NE Seattle tradition for 25 years! See amazing student musicians perform Tchaikovsky's classic, The Nutcracker Suite, re-imagined by Duke Ellington and Billy Strayhorn. This version of this holiday classic has challenged and inspired generations of young musicians at Roosevelt High School for decades. This concert is perfect for all ages. Bring the whole family! You will be blown away by the talent of our neighborhood students and walk away hopeful for the future.
This year the nationally acclaimed Roosevelt Jazz Band 1 will share the stage with the program's three other award-winning ensembles, Jazz Bands 2 and 3 and Roosevelt Vocal Jazz.
All concerts will take place in Roosevelt High School's Theatre (1410 NE 66th Street, Seattle 98115) - doors open 30 minutes before showtime

Friday, December 6 - 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, December 7 - 7:30 p.m.

Sunday, December 8 - 2:30 p.m.

Please purchase tickets in advance here: www.rooseveltjazz.org

If the shows haven't sold out, you will be able to purchase tickets at the door.