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Please use the following guidelines to ensure your student comes to school appropriately attired:
This year's theme is "Show Your Voice". All students are encouraged to participate!
To learn more, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F30WEbPSYIs&t=3s Projects are due on Wednesday November 9th and may be submitted to Ms. Sterling in the library with the PTA Reflections Entry Form. There are 7 categories: Dance Choreography Film Production Literature Music Composition Photography Visual Arts Special Artist Division *Students who identify as having a disability and may receive services under IDEA or ADA: Section 504 may enter in the Special Artist Division or grade division most closely aligned to their functional abilities. Rules for each category can be found here:
Eckstein PTSA needs you! Volunteering is not required but very much appreciated. There is a place for everyone. Thank you for your willingness to contribute!
https://www.memberplanet.com/s/ecksteinmiddleptsa/volunteersurvey22-23 Fantastic News! School will start tomorrow, Wednesday September 14th, for all grades. It will not be an early release day. Some events have been rescheduled, some are still TBD. We will share updated information as it is received.
"First" Day Coffee has been rescheduled for Friday September 16th 9 AM - 10 AM Flu Clinics will still open on Saturday 9/17 and Sunday 10/02 10 AM - 4 PM 6th Grade Eagle Night has been rescheduled for Friday October 7th Curriculum Night is still scheduled for Thursday September 29th 8th Grade Orkilla Trip remains scheduled for Wednesday Oct 19-Friday October 21st 7th and 8th Grade Eagle Night is scheduled for Friday November 4th Looking forward to a wonderful year at Eckstein. As a PTA, we know there is a lot of anxiety and uncertainty in our community about the potential teacher strike, the reasons for it, and issues of child care, school lunch program, and so on.
For more information on the negotiations between the district (SPS) and teachers union (SEA), you can get updates and explanations from the SEA bargaining team on their website and on the their Facebook page. The district is also providing bargaining updates and information from their perspective, as well as Family Resources and FAQ page. Eckstein Middle School PTSA, in alignment with WA State and National PTSA, must remain neutral in this time of negotiations. We will be a resource for information regarding the strike and supports available to our community. Eckstein Middle School will be a food site from 10 AM - 1 PM during the teachers strike. Please visit https://www.seattleschools.org/news/family-resources-and-faq/?fbclid=IwAR1pyjRGV0bVrxFePul4J6xgBlePVcKwqo5-bvMU0hMHEk4F6Pj8p7ro7jA for more resources for families. Valentine's Day gifts on your mind? Shop with scrip from the comfort of your home! The current campaign ends February 4th. Consider donating a Safeway grocery gift card to support families in our community. All purchases on ShopWithScrip.com and the RaiseRight app pay rebates to Eckstein PTSA when using enrollment code FDCBE8D556741. With ShopWithScrip you can:
Thank you for making Eckstein PTSA your non-profit of choice when shopping for a cause! Check out our site for more information about Scrip and supporting Eckstein PTSA. Questions? Email us. Go mobile! Use the RaiseRight mobile app to make your Shop With Scrip gift card purchases: Apple and Google Play  Saturday, Feb 12 • 11am to 1pm At Eckstein on 30th Ave NE What: Family friendly, non perishable foods- Soups, tuna, macaroni and cheese, peanut butter and jelly, soups, shelf stable milk, pasta, tomato sauce, boxed cereals, oatmeal, any food easily opened or cooked by a school aged child. Personal and home care items- Shampoo, conditioner, toothbrushes, laundry detergent, etc. How: Volunteers in masks ready to take donations. Drive up – Donors can pop their trunk or pass donations through their windows. Walk up — No-contact table where donors can walk up and deposit donations. Sign up to help. Questions? Contact us at 206-250-9559. |
School Information Attendance Office: email here or 206-252-5014 Eckstein Middle School Webpage Eckstein News Archives
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