From the Counselors
Parents and students are cordially invited to a workshop with Martin Abdo on a 4-step process from effectively managing stress. The method he developed is called OPA which stands for Organize. Prioritize. Act. OPA is a cognitive behavioral tool to reduce stress quickly and effectively. It helps manage overwhelming stress, creates daily structure, and assists with goal setting. The workshop is Wednesday, March 4
th
from 7pm-8pm in the Eckstein library.
From the Library
The Eckstein Library is starting a community book club, called Donut Forget to Read! Open to anyone in the Eckstein community – students, family, teachers, and friends, we will start by reading the book
Maybe He Just Likes You
by Barbara Dee and having a discussion on Tuesday, March 10
th
at 5:15. The book is about a girl who suddenly starts getting unwanted physical attention from kids in her grade and doesn’t know what to do about it. Want to come? RSVP to the librarian Erin Sterling at
emsterling@seattleschools.org
.
Saturday School Coming Up on Feb 29
This is an academic work session. Students are expected to arrive at 9 am with school work and a commitment to get caught up. Teachers, a counselor and principal have volunteered to be onsite to work with students. It is expected that all students who attend will have a positive and productive experience, however students unable to follow expectations will be sent home to ensure a positive learning environment. Permission forms will be available in the main office starting Tuesday, February 26, 2020.
Talent Show Auditions
Eckstein Talent Show auditions are on February 27-28 before school, during lunch and after school. The tryout forms are outside room 120. We welcome a wide variety of acts. Come to watch the talent show and enjoy the bake sale on March 25th at night! There will be a grand prize for the winner.
Eckstein Solo & Ensemble Festival
Saturday, March 21, 2020. Signup deadline is Friday, March 6. Enter here:
https://tinyurl.com/ry37u64
The Solo and Ensemble Festival is a great venue for students in band to perform a classical piece and receive friendly feedback from local professional musicians. Musicians of all abilities are encouraged to participate. Piano accompaniment is encouraged but not required for solo performances. Email
eckstein.soloensemble@gmail.com
or
link to more information:
Eckstein Solo & Ensemble 2020 Flyer
Elective Registration for 6
th
& 7
th
graders
Your student will be receive an Elective Registration Worksheet on colored paper for choosing electives for the 2020-2021 school year. Please go over the choices with your student and fill out the form in preparation for our New Online Course Request System. After mid-winter break, counselors will visit classrooms with laptops to coach students through completing their elective course requests online to ensure that everyone gets their choices entered. After they have made their selections, students should turn in their Elective Registration Worksheet to the Main Office.
8th Graders' Baby Pictures
Submit your student's baby picture for a fun yearbook guessing game. Tell us the name and age of your student when you submit the photo. We will only be able to fit so many pictures so submit first to get a spot. Put images in Ms. Stern's mailbox or email her at
hsstern@seattleschools.org
JV C Team Volleyball Coach Needed Immediately
Eckstein is looking for a volleyball coach for the JV C team. Please contact
Julie Matz
for more info on this position.
Boys Soccer Tryouts
Boys Soccer Tryouts will be Thursday, March 5
th
and Monday, March 9
th
from 4:00-5:30 PM on the Eckstein field. Practices will start on Thursday, March 12
th
and run Mondays and Thursdays after school from 4:00-5:30 P.M. All boys interested in trying out for boys soccer should plan on attending both dates suited out with appropriate gear (athletic shoes and shin guards).
Girls Volleyball Tryouts
Girls Volleyball Tryouts will be on the following dates/times in the Eckstein gym:
Wednesday, March 11
th
from 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM for 7
th
& 8
th
graders
Friday, March 13
th
from 4:00-6:00 PM for 6
th
graders
Monday, March 16
th
from 4:00-6:00 PM by request
Practices will start on Tuesday, March 17
th
, and follow these dates/times:
Varsity: Tuesdays & Thursdays 4:00-5:30 PM
JV: Tuesdays and Fridays, 4:00-5:30 PM
JVC: Mondays and Fridays, 4:00-5:30 PM
Eckstein Track
Be a part of the Eckstein track program! There will be a meeting in Room 209 on March 5
th
after school. Practices will tentatively start the following week.
All Spring Athletes Need to Complete Athletic Paperwork
This includes a physical form signed by your doctor in order to turn out for any sports. Forms are available
here
and across the hall from the front office.
8th graders interested in Cheer at Roosevelt?
8th graders are welcome to tryout Mar 31-Apr 2. More info
here.