Save the date for our next PTSA Membership Meeting, which will be hold on January 29that 6:30PM in the Einstein Library. This is an important meeting to discuss the projects and events for the upcoming months, finalize the budget, and discuss priorities for the year.
Can’t attend in person? Details for joining online will be shared closer to the date. As a bonus, all attendees will be entered into a raffle to win an awesome hydrotherapy session!
Don’t miss this opportunity to connect, share your ideas, and help strengthen our school community. We’d love to see you there!
๐ฟThank You for the Last Two Weeks with Popcorn! ๐ฟ
A huge thank-you to everyone who sponsored popcorn over the past few weeks, your generosity helped us deliver popcorn smiles to all Einstein students!
The fun isn’t over yet! We still have two Popcorn Fridays left: January 23 and January 30, and for this coming Friday, 8 classes are still waiting for a sponsor. Even if it’s not your child’s class, your support can help spread the joy across our school!
For just $25, you can treat an entire class to popcorn. If your child’s class is already fully sponsored, we invite you to consider sponsoring another class so every Einstein student can enjoy Popcorn Friday together.
Bingo Night was a huge success! A big thank you to our amazing volunteers and families who helped make the night so special. Thanks to your support, we raised $999.00, which will go toward future events, 5th grade camp, and other student and staff needs supported by the PTSA.
The fun continues, save the date for our next event, Multicultural Night on February 27th! Get ready to celebrate the cultures and diversity that make our school community shine.
Why am I Supporting 5th Grade Camp, If I Don’t Have a 5th grader?
Einstein Elementary takes pride in giving the opportunity to our 5th grade students to attend an outdoor education program. This is learning beyond a field trip. Students are giving experiences to explore the Next Generation science standards hands-on. Outdoor Education is part of the 5th grade science curriculum and also meets many social-emotional learning standards and skills as well.
In past years, Einstein Elementary applied for a state funded grant that would cover a large portion of camp costs. This year, the state has stopped providing the grant opportunity because of state budget cuts. Einstein feels strongly that outdoor education is pivotal learning for 5th graders as they gain knowledge, confidence and independence going into middle school.
We want to be able to allow all of our future 5th grade students the opportunity to explore camp and learning beyond the classroom. This will be possible with your help, even if you do not have a 5th grader currently.
When you support our fundraisers, it helps to cover the loss of the grant funding. Your donations are allowing Einstein to continue to go to 5th grade camp in the future!
Thank you for all your support and Einstein looks forward to everyone’s 5th grade year and camp experience! ๐๏ธ
Science Expo Needs You!
Do you love science? Are you good at planning and organizing events? We are looking for one or more people to help plan and execute Einstein's annual Science Expo on March 27th, 2026.
This is a fantastic event that showcases student's science projects and brings outside demonstrators to Einstein to educate us in all things SCIENCE! If you are interested in helping out, please email scienceexpo@einsteinptsa.org to let us know. Whether you have a little bit of time to help, or a lot, we would appreciate it all!
Calling All 4th & 5th Grade Science Enthusiasts!
We are excited to begin planning our first-ever Einstein Science Team, to participate at the Science Olympiad this year. We would love to involve 4th and 5th grade students who enjoy science and discovery. We are hoping to create at least one team with about 15 students and one Parent coach.
If your child is curious about how things work, enjoys experimenting, problem-solving, or simply loves science, this will be a wonderful opportunity to explore those interests in a fun and supportive way. This event is still in the planning phase, and more details will be shared soon.
Don't Cook Tomorrow, Thursday 22! & Find a Sweet Way to Support Our School โค๏ธ
1. Eat at Agave Cocina & Cantina and support our kids’ school! A portion of sales will be donated back to our school.
Mark your calendars and spread the word!
Thursday January 22nd, 2026 17158 Redmond Way, Redmond WA
2. Einstein Elementary: Valentine’s Day Fundraiser. Order delicious *See’s Candies* online! Every purchase helps our school — and there’s something for everyone.
Shop HERE by January 30, 2026 – just in time for Valentine’s Day gifting.
How it works: - Choose your favorite chocolates & heart boxes - Place your order online - See’s Candies ships directly to you or your gift recipient.
*Please share this link with family, friends, and co-workers!* The more people who know, the more help we receive. THANK YOU for your support!
Yearbook & Baby Pics
Upload Your Amazing Photos Today! Your Yearbook Team needs you!!! We want every student to be represented.
Please help us to collect a baby picture from your graduating 5th graders to create a special page for them:
- When? Before, March 31, 2026 - What picture should I send? Any picture that you love when your kid was younger than 4yo, with good resolution (as best as possible). - Where? Please send them to: yearbook@einsteinptsa.org. Don't forget to Include student's full name and teacher.
Fun Run Committee 2026
Help Put the Fun in Fun Run!
We've set the date for this year's Fun Run on May 15th/2026. The students have an incredible time running around the school and competing to get the most class laps (and claim an ice cream party!). In past years, we have been able to raise more than $26,000 to help fund PTSA sponsored activities like the Art Docent program, Science Expo, Family Events like Multicutural Night, and much more.
We are looking for chairs for the following areas. Some involve planning before the event and some are more specific to the day of the Fun Run. We currently anticipate the Fun Run to occur from approximately 12:30 - 3:00pm on Fri, May 15th.
Please remember that you need to be an approved volunteer by the district.
In Fall 2025, the Einstein Elementary PTSA surveyed parents and students to gain insight into what our community cares about and where we should focus our advocacy efforts this school year. Based on the results of that survey, bullying was the greatest area of interest. We are interested to know the best way to educate our community around the issue of bullying. Please click the link to take a very quick survey to let us
LWSD will have two levies on the February 10th ballot, Education Programs & Operations (EP&O) and Technology and Capitol Projects. These levies must be renewed every 4 years and play a vital role in providing funding for our kids. Please learn more here:
Please save the dates for Conference Week later this month. Teachers have sent links to families for signing up. Please make sure to check your Parent Square messages and Sign Up for your upcoming conference.
๐ Scholastic Book Fair 2026!๐
Join Us at the Scholastic Book Fair from January 26-30! Get ready–the Scholastic Book Fair is coming to our school! Find bestselling series and characters that students love from more than 100 publishers. Plus, every purchase benefits our school. We hope you can join us in the library for the Best. Week. Ever!
Visit our book fair homepage (https://www.scholastic.com/bf/einsteinelementary) to get started. You can set up an eWallet (an easy way for your child to shop cash-free), preview the books at our Fair, and contribute to the Share the Fair (the giving program that benefits students at our school who need help buying new books).
Students can shop with their families in person during the following hours:
Before School: Mon–Fri, 8:30–9:15 AM
After School: Mon–Wed until 4:30 PM, Thurs until 6:00 PM, Fri until 4:00 PM
When you shop, you can make a big difference for our classrooms! Consider purchasing from your teacher’s wish list or adding funds to their eWallet to help them bring more books into their students’ hands. We can’t wait to see you there and share the joy of reading!
Of course, the Book Fair cannot be a success without volunteers. Parents and Guardians, we need your help to run the cash registers, freshen up displays, and help students and families find the books they are looking to purchase. Please sign up here to help running a smooth and awesome week:
We’re excited to share details about two upcoming author visits taking place at the beginning of March!
Author Visit Schedule:
Kevan Atteberry will visit with grades K–1 on March 2.
Emma Bland Smith will visit with grades 2–5 on March 4.
We are partnering with Brick & Mortar Books to help families order books for these visits. Both authors will have time during their visit to sign pre-ordered books. Ordering portals are now live:
Lake Washington School Foundation Upcoming ParentEd Talk!
Lake Washington Schools Foundation (LWSF) is excited to partner again with ParentMap to offer FREE access to ParentEd Talks — a series of expert-led parenting webinars providing trusted guidance, heartfelt inspiration, and reassurance that you’re not alone on the parenting journey.
Join us for the freewebinar - Inside the ADHD Mind: Tools to Help Your Child Thrive - with Dr. Sasha Hamdani, a board-certified psychiatrist and ADHD clinical expert. This event takes place on: Wednesday, Jan. 21 from 12-1 pm. See PDF for more details.
Life and Legady MLK Event
C.A-A.F.E. (Community of African American Families Eastside) and Lake Washington School District proudly present: Hopes & Dreams: A Celebration of Martin Luther King Jr.’s Life and Legacy.
Join us for a community gathering on Thursday, January 22, 2026, from 6:30-7:30 p.m. in the Lake Washington High School Commons, as we honor the leadership, contributions and enduring impact of Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
This inspiring event will feature reflections from students and remarks by Pablo Ortega, Associate Superintendent of Lake Washington School District. Attendees will also have the opportunity to share their own hopes and dreams for the future.
Following the program, we invite you to connect with others in the community and celebrate Dr. King’s legacy over light refreshments
