Saturday School Tomorrow
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.
From the Office
If you shop at Office Depot/Office Max, give them Eckstein’s school code – 70107353. Eckstein gets money back every quarter. The Main Office uses this as their ‘supply’ money so we don’t have to use other school money. The checks have ranged from $12 to over $700.00 at times. It is an easy way to give back to the school!
Elective Registration for 6
th
& 7
th
graders
Your student received 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. Next week, counselors will visit classrooms with laptops to coach students through completing their elective course requests online to ensure that everyone gets their choices entered.
Stress Management Workshop
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.
Band Parent Meeting Monday, Mar 2
Band parent meetings are the first Monday of each month. The next one is Monday, March 2, 7:30-8 pm in the band room. To get more information on band at Eckstein, visit the
booster website.
Eckstein Solo & Ensemble Festival: Sign-up Deadline March 6.
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.
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 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
(updated time)
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
Volleyball Program needs Parent Helpers
Please contact
Julie Matz
for more info on how to help.
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.
Donut Forget to Read Book Club
Book Club is happening on Tuesday, March 10
th
at 5:15pm – everyone in the community is invited! We’ll be discussing the book
Maybe He Just Likes You
by Barbara Dee.
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
.