Eckstein Weekly News
November 22, 2023
Upcoming Dates
November
- Nov. 23-24: Thanksgiving & Native American Heritage Day
- Nov. 27 - Dec 14: Last Yearbook Ordering Period
- Nov. 30: Orchestra Concert (7 pm)
December
- Dec. 1: Seventh Grade Vision Checks
Deadline to submit Athletic Paperwork for Winter Sports - Dec. 2: Orchestra Wreath/Greens Orders Pickup (12-4 pm)
- Dec. 5: Boys Basketball Tryouts (See Below)
- Dec. 6: Boys & Girls Basketball Tryouts (see Below)
- Dec. 7: Boys Basketball Tryouts (See below)
All Bands Concert (7:30 pm) - Dec. 8: Girls Basketball Tryouts (See below)
Boys Basketball Varsity & JV first practice (6:15-8pm) - Dec. 12-16: Spirit Week
- Dec. 15: 1-hour Early Release
- Dec. 18 - Jan.1: Winter Break
Last Chance to Order a Yearbook Starts on Monday, Nov. 27 - Dec. 14
Yearbooks are $30. Please order on Schoolpay located in your student’s Source account beginning November 27, 2023. You will no longer be able to order a yearbook after December 14.
You can also have your student bring a check made out to Eckstein Middle School or $30 cash to the Main Office.
Yearbooks are distributed during the last week of school in June.
Talking Points Help
This week we sent several important messages through Talking Points. Some families did not get the messages. The issue is probably because you have the TalkingPoints app on your phone. Therefore, the messages are going to that app. If you'd like to get the messages via text to your cellphone, please follow the steps outlined below.
- Open the TalkingPoints App on your cellphone.
- Scroll down to where it says LOG OUT. Click on LOG OUT. Do not delete the app from this screen. If you delete the app before logging out, you will not make the change.
- Once you are logged out of the TalkingPoints app, delete the app from your cellphone via the cellphone settings.
- Each parent/guardian will need to delete the app from their cellphone separately.
Congratulations to Our Eckstein Fall Sports Teams on a Great Season!
Our Ultimate Frisbee program had eight teams across three grades, with over 160 kids participating. They all showed exceptional spirit, vast improvement and had so much fun! Three of our teams made it to their division finals, and 7th grade Varsity won their division championship! Go Eagles!
Our Girls Varsity Soccer played their way to the Championship! Way to go!
Boys & Girls Basketball Tryouts during the Week of December 4
Please download the 2023-24 Eckstein Basketball Information sheet for more information including: practice times, expectations, and tryouts.
Boys
Tuesday, December 5th
- 4 pm – Player Check-in
- 4:30-6 pm – All 6th graders + non-returning 7th grade players
- 5:30 pm – Player Check-in
- 6-7:30 pm – Returning Players + All 8th graders
Wednesday, December 6th – 1st CUT
- 4:45 pm – Player Check-in
- 5-6:30 pm – All 6th graders + non-returning 7th grade players
- 6:15 pm – Player Check-in
- 6:30-8 pm – Returning Players + All 8th graders
Thursday, December 7th – FINAL CUT
- 4:15 pm – Player Check-in
- 4:30-6 pm – All 6th graders + non-returning 7th grade players
- 5:45 pm – Player Check-in
- 6-7:30 pm – Returning Players + All 8th graders
Friday, December 8th – 1st Practice
6:15-8 pm (Varsity + JV)
Girls
Wednesday, December 6
- 6th Grade check in (2:30-3 p.m.)
- Tryouts (3-4 p.m.)
- 7th & 8th check in (3:30-4 p.m.)
- Tryouts (4-5 p.m.)
Friday, December 8
- 6th Grade check in (3:45-4 p.m.)
- Tryouts (4-5 p.m.) – Final cuts!!!
- 7th & 8th Grade check in (4:30-5 p.m.)
- Tryouts (5-6 p.m.) – Final cuts!!!
This year, per district policy we will only have two teams for each program. There will be cuts. Coaches will make team decisions on or by December 8th.
All athletes need to be cleared by December 1st to be eligible to tryout. There will be no late tryouts. All forms will be filled out through our online platform, FinalForms.
If you need support getting a sports physical contact Nyx Lewis. Email: nclewis1@seattleschools.org or Phone: 206-252-5010.
Is Your Student Taking Extra Time off Around Winter Break?
If you plan to take your student out of school for an extended winter break, they need to complete a Preplanned Absence form and turn it into the Attendance Office prior to the absence for the absence to be excused.
Your student can find the form in the Attendance Office or download it below.
Reminders:
Wreath/Greens Orders for Pick up Dec. 2nd
DON'T FORGET to pick up your Winter Greens/Wreath that you ordered to support Eckstein Orchestra
Orders are ready for pick up on Saturday, December 2nd from noon to 4 pm.
Please pick up your order as we don't have space to store unclaimed greens!!!
Thank you so much for your support. Together with your support, Eckstein music program gives ALL of our young musicians a chance to explore their talents!
Private School Recommendation Process
If you plan for your student to apply to a private school for the 2024-25 school year and need transcripts and recommendations from Eckstein, the due date to request this information is December 8, 2023. We have specific directions on how to request the items you will need. Please visit our Registrar page for more information.
https://ecksteinms.seattleschools.org/academics/registrar/
23-24 PE Waivers Available Now
PE Waivers are available to seventh and eighth grade students. You can learn more and complete a form on our website: https://ecksteinms.seattleschools.org/academics/registrar/
Due: January 26, 2024