The Eckstein Weekly ~ June 11, 2020

A Message from Your PTSA

Dear Families,
George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, and Charleena Lyles. Four Black lives that were lost at the hands of police or by killers shielded by law enforcement. These and many other deaths are continuing confirmation of systemic racism in our country. 
 
The Eckstein PTSA is committed to seizing this moment to address structural inequities that exist for our students and within our community.  We like to think that we are “all in this together,” but we are not together in experiencing the inequities of racism. We are not together in experiencing the inequities of the global pandemic, the Stay at Home Order, or the temporary closing of our schools. Black, Indigenous and People of Color in our country have been made to carry the weight of the inequity.
 
The Eckstein PTSA supports the recent statement made by the Washington State PTSA (link also below), which acknowledges the wrongful deaths of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, Charleena Lyles and so many others. We commit to taking concrete action not only address systemic racism in our school and community, but to creating an environment that teaches and fosters anti-racism. 

Please stay safe, wash your hands and wear a mask

Link: WA State PTSA Statement 

“Home is often the best place to initiate uncomfortable, but critical conversations about our respective identities and implicit biases. These can lead to discussions about how we can improve or remove the gaps in opportunities, achievement, and experiences that are the realities faced by many students and families every day. “
WA State PTSA
 
Link 1 to Anti-Racism Resources/Tools

Link 2 to Anti-Racism Resources/Tools

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PTSA News

TODAY or TOMORROW - Submit Your Vote for the Golden Acorn Award!
Who Rocked it this year? Let them know how grateful you are for their awesomeness!  

The Golden Acorn Award is presented by the PTSA to one teacher and one school or community volunteer in recognition of their dedication and service to children and youth.  

Please use this link to nominate and celebrate an Eckstein teacher, staff member, or volunteer that you feel deserves the Golden Acorn.

• Recipients are given a certificate, a pin, and a contribution made in their name to the Washington State PTA Scholarship Program. Recipients are also publicly acknowledged for the important work they do at our school.
  
• Since the beginning of the program in the 1930s, more than 54,000 Golden Acorn Awards have been presented to volunteers throughout Washington State.
• Please only nominate one person per survey. You may submit multiple surveys if you have more than one person you'd like to nominate.

TELL US!

PTSA General Meeting: June 15th, 7pm
Agenda Includes: 

• A word from our Principal
• PTSA Resolution against racism and racial injustice 
• Celebration of Teachers and Volunteer Golden Acorn Award Winners
• Vote on 2020-2021 PTSA Board Members 
• Vote on the 2020-2021 PTSA budget

Virtual Meeting Details:  

• Eckstein PTSA General Meeting 
• June 15, 2020, 07:00 PM
• Join by clicking this link.
• Meeting ID: 906 321 0890 
• Password: Eagles 
  

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