Eckstein Weekly News
October 13, 2023
Upcoming Dates
October
- Oct. 16: PTSA General Meeting (7-8:30 pm)
- Oct. 17: School Picture Make-up Day
- Oct. 26: Biker Doughnut Day (8:15 am)
- Oct. 27: Yearbook Cover Entries Due
- Oct. 30-Nov. 3: SPIRIT WEEK
November
- Nov. 3: Seventh & Eighth Grade Eagle Night (7-8:30 pm)
- Nov. 4: COVID & Flu Vaccination Clinic at Eckstein (9-3 pm)
- Nov. 7: Choir Concert (7 pm)
- Nov. 8: End of First Quarter
Reflections Entries Due - Nov. 9: Beginning of Second Quarter
Veterans Day Assembly - Nov. 10: Veterans Day (No School)
- Nov. 16: Jazz Night
- Nov. 23-24: Thanksgiving & Native American Heritage Day
- Nov. 30: Orchestra Concert
School Picture Make Up Day - October 17, 2023
Our photographer will be at school for a limited time on Tuesday.
Students who will take pictures on October 17:
- Any student who was absent on Picture Day in September.
- Students who enrolled in Eckstein after Picture Day in September.
- Students who's parent/guardian contacted Rowland Studios for a retake.
We cannot accommodate retakes for students who want their picture retaken when there was nothing flawed in the first picture.
If you feel your student needs to retake their picture and you haven't cleared this with Rowland Studios, please email Julia Detering now at jrdetering@seattleschools.org.
Seventh & Eighth Grade Eagle Night - November 3 (7-8:30 pm)
The 7th and 8th grade combined dance is coming up on November 3 from 7-8:30.
Order Tickets on SchoolPay
You can now order tickets for $3 on SchoolPay.
Eagle Night Behavior Contracts
- All students need to have a completed 2023-24 Eagle Night Behavior Contract turned in before the event in order to attend. We can no longer accept contracts on the night of the event.
- Students received the contracts from the homeroom teacher. If they don't have one you can download one below.
Volunteers are Needed for the November 3 Eagle Night
- We especially need support in halls and the gym as well as with bake sale items.
- Even if the sign-up fills up for bake sale items, please drop off goods!
- Chips were very popular with the 6th grade dance as well as the sweet treats (and drinks)!
- Sign-up genius here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0B48A8A623A13-44886029-eckstein
Thank You to the Amazing Camp Orkila Chaperones!
On behalf of our Eckstein team, Thank You So Much for taking time out of your busy schedules to join us at Camp Orkila! This trip would not have been possible without your help. You are all so amazing! From coming in to school early, loading luggage, getting students settled in buses and ferry rides, and joining in the study groups and all the electives, and spending quality times in the cabins!
I hope you are taking some time to rest and recover from all the activities.
You are all so appreciated! Thank you for your support!
Eckstein PTSA General Meeting - October 16th (7-8:30 pm)
Save the date! The Eckstein PTSA will be having its first general membership meeting on Monday, October 16th from 7-8:30 PM, virtually on zoom.The membership will be voting on the 2023-2024 budget, revised standing rules, and new elected board candidates. All are welcome to attend!
Yearbook cover competition from now till October 27th
The theme this year is, " A Year In Our Shoes". All art submissions must include: '2023-2024', 'Eckstein Middle School' and 'A Year In Our Shoes’. Stop by Portable 4 to see Ms. Stern for more information.
Wreath Sale to Support Eckstein Orchestra
Enjoy beautiful holiday greens while supporting your community. Our young musicians need to raise money for instrument repair, supplies and trips.
Orders can be placed through this link:
https://go.dojiggy.io/eckstein-orchestra-winter-greens-fundraiser/Campaign/Details
Greens can be picked up at Eckstein parking lot on Saturday December 2nd between noon and 4 pm. While picking up your wreath you can also enjoy live chamber music performed by Eckstein's own musicians and drink warm cocoa.
Thank you so much for your support!
COVID & Flu Vaccination Clinic at Eckstein – November 4, 2023 (9-3pm)
You must register ahead of time to come to the clinic. You can register here: https://schedule.seattlevna.com/home/9d20cac8-d510-ec11-b6e6-000d3a57ec4c
There is no cost to patients with approved insurance.
They accept almost all insurance plans, including Medicaid/Apple Health and Medicare, but are unable to accept Cigna and Tricare insurance.
A full list of approved insurance plans will be available during registration.
This clinic is provided by the Seattle Visiting Nurse Association.
PE Waivers Now Available for 23-24 School Year
Deadline: The PE Waiver Request Form is due by January 26, 2024.
Reasons for Waivers: Verification from a coach, physician, or religious leader may be needed.
- Physical Disability
- Religious Belief
- Directed Athletics (requires 60 hours proven with a time log or coach’s letter.)
Submission Options: You can email the PE Waiver Form to Registrar Toni Morgan at tmmorgan@seattleschools.org or drop it off at the Main Office to the Registrar’s mailbox.
Important Notes:
- Approval is not guaranteed.
- Failure to submit may result in PE being added to schedule.
- More info can be found on Eckstein’s website https://ecksteinms.seattleschools.org/academics/registrar/pe-waiver/
Thank you for your cooperation.
Toni Morgan, Data Registrar
National PTA Reflections Art Contest at Eckstein
Entries including artwork and entry form due to the Main Office or Eckstein Library
by November 8.
Calling all artists, writers, filmmakers, dancers,
photographers, composers!
Do you have students who want to express themselves, share their artistic talents and ideas and have a chance to be recognized and celebrated at a local, state and maybe even national level? It’s time for the National PTA Reflections Art Contest.
Students can submit original works of art in the categories of Visual Arts, Literature (fiction and poetry as well as essays), Photography, Film Production, Music Composition and Dance Choreography.
This year’s theme is “I Am Hopeful Because…”
We had a great group of original artworks last year, but we’d like to see even more submissions this year. If you would like to help encourage student submissions, and/or help select the winners from Eckstein that will move on to the next level, please contact Deirdre Gregg at deirdregregg@yahoo.com.
More details and the rules for each category are included below
· 2023-24 Dance Choreography Rules | en español
· 2023-24 Film Production Rules | en español
· 2023-24 Literature Rules | en español
· 2023-24 Music Composition Rules | en español
· 2023-24 Photography Rules | en español
· 2023-24 Visual Arts Rules | en español
· 2023-24 Special Artist Rules | en español*
· 2023-24 Student Entry Form | en español
*The Special Artist division is a category for students with disabilities who receive services under IDEA or ADA: Section 504 to have the opportunity and accommodations they may need in order to participate fully in the program
More than 300,000 students from around the country submit original works of art for this 50-year-old contest. Despite all that competition, Eckstein Middle School has done really well in the past. In the 2021-2022 contest, eighth grade student Lekha Dhaka won first place for Outstanding Interpretation in the firm production category for her film Trash, an animation that explores the impact plastic pollution has on the Earth's oceans.
lease contact Deirdre Gregg at deirdregregg@yahoo.com with any questions or to learn more.
We will provide more information about deadlines and how to submit soon.