As we begin 2026, we would like to share our appreciation for all of our Einstein families. We have several exciting months ahead filled with meaningful activities, special events, and opportunities that enrich our students’ experiences.
Please remember that none of this is possible without the collaboration, time, and support of our families. We look forward to working together, celebrating our school community, and continuing to build a joyful and memorable school year for our children.
Thank you for being such an important part of our school!
Your Einstein PTSA.
We are Excited to Kick Off Our πΏ5th Grade Camp Popcorn Fundraiser! πΏ
All Einstein families are invited to sponsor their child’s class for a popcorn treat on Fridays during the month of January (1/9, 1/16, 1/23, 1/30).
A $25 donation provides a popcorn treat for every student in their class! If your child’s class has every Friday sponsored, we encourage you to consider sponsoring a different class so that every Einstein student can celebrate with popcorn together!
(so far, 12 classes sponsored for tomorrow, 10 to go - let’s make it happen!)
π± BINGO NIGHT NEXT WEEK! π± Friday - January 16
Everyone is invited to join us for a night of fun and prizes! We have a special surprise host you don't want to miss! This event is Free, but we will be selling food and treats to help our 5th graders reach their camp goal. βΊοΈβ¨
When: Friday, January 16th Time: 6:30 - 8:00pm Where: Einstein Gym
We need your help to make it a success! We are looking for donations of:
π§ Baked Treats: Homemade or store-bought are both great! (Requirement: Please include a full list of ingredients for allergy safety.) π₯€ Supplies: Water, plates, and napkins.
Please click the following links to sign up to donate a treat/supply/your time:
Can’t wait to see everyone there! Let’s play some BINGO! ποΈπ
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! ποΈ
PTSA Membership Meeting - Jan 29 Save the Date
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.
Details for Joining online will be shared closer to the date.
Don't miss it! This is a great time to share your ideas about how we can support our community!
π Scholastic Book Fair 2026!π
Get ready! The Scholastic Book Fair is coming our way (YAY!). Choosing their own books, empowers kids and inspires them to become Bolder, Prouder, and Stronger Readers. AND — as always — every book they buy earns rewards for our library.
Here’s what you need to know about the Fair, which will take place in the Library January 26 - 30 from 8:30am - 4:30pm. Students and families can shop before school, after school or around their conference time.
Cash, Debit and Credit Cards are accepted at the fair. However, another great option is, say goodbye to cash and hello to e-Wallet. We have used this option for the last couple years and have been very helpful for students and volunteers. Please visit the Scholastic bookfair page to setup your new or existing e-wallet: Book Fair Homepage
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:
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!
Don't Miss the Last Week at The Ice RinkβΈοΈ
βΈοΈ *1. Bellevue Downtown Ice Rink – Now through January 19*
Enjoy the ice rink this season! When buying tickets, mention you are supporting Einstein Elementary, and the rink will donate $3 per-ticket.
*You can reserve online and pay at the entrance; online payments don't count for our fundraiser. *
PTSA Advocacy Corner
We Need your Opinion
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 will share more details as the week approaches, so be sure to watch for messages with information on how to sign up for your conference(s).
Community
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.
