Join the Eckstein PTSA on Monday April 3rd for the premiere of Screenagers Under the Influence: Addressing Vaping, Drugs and Alcohol. The third installment of the series explores how our tech revolution has impacted teens' views and behaviors around alcohol, vaping, cannabis and other substances.  This viewing will have a special Q and A following the film with the filmmaker and physician Delaney Ruston.
Attendance will be opened up to other schools beginning Friday March 17th. To secure your spot, please RSVP here.
There is no cost to attend. The Eckstein PTSA will be selling snacks and accepting donations the night of.

The impact of social media and screen time in general is incorporated in topics brought to our attention in Screenagers NEXT CHAPTER, how it may be impacting our teen’s mental health, and what we can do to help support youth in the face of struggles. 

Monday February 27, 2023 7:00 to 8:00 PM
Eckstein Middle School Auditorium  3003 NE 75th Street
  
Eckstein families can register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/screenagers-next-chapter-uncovering-skills-for-stress-resilience-tickets-522661613957
 
Volunteers can sign up:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050B4FADA92CA3FC1-volunteers1

Please contact [email protected] with any questions.
 

 Monday Feb 13, 2023
Please consider joining our nominating committee for the 2023-2024 PTSA board. Details below. Hope you can join us for a recap of the Community Conversation around Sexual Harassment in Middle Schools.
Meeting ID: 876 2935 4140 and Passcode: EMSPTSA!
The charge of the nominating committee is to recognize and recruit the most qualified people available for elected PTA positions as defined by the local PTA or council standing rules. The members of the nominating committee have a tremendous influence on the future of the local PTA or council, making it the most important committee in PTA. A well-established process for identifying and nominating qualified people to step into leadership positions will ensure success for many years into the future.
The PTSA President and EMS Principal can not serve on the nominating committee.

Presenters will include Seattle School Board members Chandra Hampson, Liza Rankin and Luna Crone-Baron, as well as SPS Health Educator Lisa Love.          
Topics will include Seattle Public Schools Policy, FLASH curriculum, and How Families, Schools and Communities can partner to raise awareness of and prevent sexual harassment on campus.          
If you have a question you would like addressed in the conversation, please email it to [email protected] by Friday at 6 PM. There will be a brief Q and A period following the presentations.     
Families can attend in person at Eckstein Middle School auditorium or by zoom. In person attendees can register here:
  Registration
Doors will open at 6:45 PM with the event beginning at 7:00 PM, lasting one hour.  Families can join on zoom here:             Zoom login  
Meeting ID: 876 2935 4140              
Passcode: EMSPTSA!
 


    

The Eckstein PTSA invites all families to view the movie series, SCREENAGERS. These movies address the most pervasive parenting issue of our time head on - depicting teen struggles over social media, video games, and internet addiction. The films empower kids to best navigate the digital world and provides practical resources to help them do it.
Who:     Eckstein families (students, siblings, and parents) are welcome.
When:   Monday January 23, 2023
              Doors Open 6:30 PM
              Movie Begins: 6:45 PM
              Brief Q and A: 7:45 PM
Where: Eckstein Middle School Auditorium
              3003 NE 75th St.
Cost:     This a free event sponsored by the PTSA. The PTSA will be selling snacks and welcome any donations.
Register: Please register so we know how many people to expect.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/screenagers-growing-up-in-the-digital-age-movie-tickets-506492160687
The second and third films will be shown on Monday February 27th and April 4th.
 

We have three separate events planned to enjoy some college athletics with friends and classmates.  We’d love to see you in your favorite UW purple or Eckstein blue!  After the game, join us on the court for a group photo!  
Three events – group section tickets available now: 
UW Men's Basketball vs. Cal  
Sat, Jan 14th, 2023 at 3:00pm  
Tickets on sale now! https://fevo.me/mb22eckstein  
 
UW Women’s Basketball vs. UCLA 
Fri, Jan 20th, 2023 at 7:00pm  
Tickets on sale now!  https://fevo.me/ecksteinwb22  
 
UW Women’s Gymnastics vs. Oregon State University  
Sat, Feb 4th, 2023 at 1:00pm (gymnastics meet start time) 
Tickets on sale now!  https://fevo.me/ecksteingym23 
 
All three events are at UW Alaska Airlines Arena at Hec Ed Pavilion - 3870 Montlake Blvd NE 
Questions? Contact [email protected]