Eckstein Weekly News
March 22, 2024
Upcoming Dates
March
- Mar. 22-29: 2024/25 Electives Registration for Current 6th & 7th Graders
April
- Apr 1-5: Spirit Week
- Apr 3: Talent Show (6-8pm Auditorium)
- Apr 8-12: Spring Break
- Apr 15: PTSA Board Meeting (7 pm on Zoom)
- Apr 17: End of Third Quarter
- Apr 18: Top Ensembles Concert (7:30-9pm Auditorium
Beginning of 4th Quarter - Apr 19: Pep Assembly (3pm Gym-PM Assembly Bell Schedule)
ASB Elections Open - Apr 20: Eckstein Band Rummage Sale (9am-3pm Cafeteria)
- Apr. 22-24: WCAS Science Testing for 8th Graders
May
- May 2: 6th Grade Fieldtrip to UW Engineering Discover Days
- May 3: 2024/25 Officers Applications Due on Schoology
- Sr. & Jr. Jazz Fieldtrip to Bellevue Jazz
- May 6-10: SBA Language Arts Testing
- May 10: Eckstein Musical Footloose
- Eckstein Night with the Mariners (6:40 pm)
- May 11: Eckstein Musical Footloose
- May 13: PTSA Board Meeting (7 pm on Zoom)
- May 17: AAPI AM Assembly
- May 20-24: Math SBA Testing
- May 27: Memorial Day – No School
- May 28-31: SPIRIT WEEK
- May 31: 8th Grade Semi-Formal
- May 31-Jun 2: Silverwood Fieldtrip (Band & Orchestra)
2024/25 Electives Registration for Current 6th & 7th Graders March 22-29
Please check your emails for important information about how current Eckstein 6th & 7th graders can register for 2024/25 Elective Classes.
You can see videos about these classes here: https://ecksteinms.seattleschools.org/news/eckstein-electives-videos/
Current eighth graders will register classes for 2024/25 through their high school.
CONGRATULATIONS Eckstein Girls Varsity Champions!!
We are so proud of our Eckstein Lady Eagles Varsity players for their stellar play this basketball season. They are the 2024 Middle School Girls Varsity Basketball Champions!
Thank you to coaches Erroll Knight and Dori Bennett!
Spring Sports Games - March 23
Boys Varsity Soccer: 11:30 am - Eckstein vs. Madison @ Van Asselt
Girls Varsity Volleyball: 8:30 am - Eckstein vs. Eagle Staff @ Eckstein
Track: Track Coaches meeting at 10am. First race starts at 10:30AM
Eckstein, Hamilton, Jane Addams, McClure, Eagle Staff, Whitman @ NEAC
Order of Events
4x100 Meter Relay
800 Meter Run
100 Meter Dash
400 Meter Dash
50 Meter Dash (6th Grade)
200 Meter Dash
We are posting game and meet dates & times as we get them on our website: https://ecksteinms.seattleschools.org/student-life/athletics/
Thank You for a Wonderful Pi Day on 3.14
The Eckstein staff continues to be overwhelmed by our generous community. We thoroughly
enjoyed the sweet and savory pies donated on Tuesday, Pie Day. You all are the best!
Thank You for a Successful SLC Day!
Thank you to everyone who came to school with your student for Student-Led Conference. We saw many excited faces as students shared their academic progress with their adult!
Volunteers Needed for 6th Grade Fieldtrip - May 2
Our sixth grade class will be attending the UW Engineering Discovery Day on May 2, 2024. We need at least 12 chaperones to make this field trip happen. Permission forms will go home during the week of April 1.
As a chaperone, you will be paired with a teacher, most likely your student's homeroom teacher. The field trip is from 9:30 - 1 pm. There will be a lot of walking outside.
If you are interested in volunteering, please sign up on this Signup Genius:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F45AFA829A6FBC61-48647177-chaperone#/
For more information about UW Engineering Discovery Day: https://www.engr.washington.edu/about/k12/discovery-days
Are You Taking Your Student Out of School for Extra Time around Spring Break?
If you are taking your student out of school for additional days around Spring Break, they need to complete a Preplanned Absence form and turn it into the Attendance office prior to the absence in order for it to be excused. Students can pick up forms in the Attendance Office.
Save the Date for Our 2024 8th Grade Celebration Parade
We will be celebrating our eighth graders in our annual 8th Grade Send-Off Celebration on June 20, 2024 from 5 pm - 6:30 pm.
More information to come!
Eckstein Interest Groups
Check out our Eckstein Interest Groups at https://ecksteinms.seattleschools.org/student-life/eckstein-interest-groups/
We have groups during lunch, homeroom, and after school
Join the PTSA!
The Eckstein PTSA is only 24 memberships away from reaching their goal for this school year! Please considering joining/renewing TODAY to support our students and staff, create connections, and advocate for our community needs! Memberships last for one school year, so if you have been a member in the past, you will need to renew your membership for this school year. Membership is $20 per adult and $15 per student or staff. (Scholarships available.)
Ways to join or renew: complete the paper membership form (request in the main office), scan the QR code or complete the form on-line at tinyurl.com/ecksteinptsa. Questions? Please contact: membership@ecksteineaglesptsa.org
Finding Nemo Kids - Bryant Elementary Play
Friday, March 22 at 7 pm
Saturday, March 23 at 2 pm
Sunday, March 24 at 2 pm
Doors open 30 minutes before each show.
$5 per ticket: CASH ONLY
There will be a Bake Sale before and during each performance. This is also CASH ONLY.
Eckstein Band Rummage Sale
Save your stuff and save the date!
Saturday, April 20, 2024, 9 am-3 pm
Eckstein Middle School Cafeteria
3003 NE 75th Street, Seattle
Web: sites.google.com/view/ecksteinbandfamilies
We need your donations to make this event a success! Please set aside your gently used clothing, household items, books, music, furniture, sporting goods, and more. See the Donation List for details.
Donations will be accepted on Friday, April 19, 1:30-6:30 pm, in the Eckstein Cafeteria.
Come for bargains, baked goods, and music from our own Eckstein jazz combos. Proceeds go to our public school music program directed by the legendary Moc Escobedo. Funds support student scholarships and instrument repair and replacement. Our goal is to make music accessible to all.
Thank you for supporting Eckstein music!
Gratefully,
The Eckstein Band Families
ecksteinbandfamilies@gmail.com
Please Contact Attendance Before Picking Up Your Student Early from School
Please give attendance at least 30 minutes notice before picking up your student early from school to avoid a delay. You can contact Attendance these ways:
- Email Attendance in the morning about the early dismissal: ecksteinms.attendance@seattleschools.org
- Call Attendance at least 30 minutes before the dismissal at: 206.252.5014
- Send a note to school with your student to give to Attendance.
Thank you for helping us ensure your students leave school at the time you need them.