We have several fun events and exciting updates to share this month! But first, we want to take a moment to appreciate how wonderful and heartwarming November was. Once again, our Einstein families truly showed what an amazing and supportive community we have at our school.
- Thank you too all families who made possible a beautiful and delicious Luncheonfor our Staff,
- We also collected from the Einstein Food Drive: 208 pounds of food that were donated and $985.00 raised for Hopelink!
- Finally, thank you everyone who got a Remlinger Farm pie to support the 5th grade camp. We were able to sell 107 pies, which raised $650.00 for the camp!
Thank you, Otters!!
Get Ready for the Winter Wonderland Craft Fair! Friday, December 12
Calling all Student Entrepreneurs! This year, we will host this fun event on December 12th from 6:30PM to 8:00PM.
We’d love to have families share their homemade items and yummy treats to help make this year’s Winter Wonderland Fair extra special! Whether you’re participating or simply visiting, we can’t wait to see you there. You can sign up here:
Feeling extra festive? Let us know if you'd like to share holiday music during the event (play an instrument, sing, dance). Please sign up for a quick performance during the event.
Pie an Otter Fundraiser Fun Raffle Alert! - Ticket Sales from Dec 15 to Dec 19
Our 5th grade is raising money for Camp, and we’re inviting our entire school community to join in the fun! Students will be able to purchase raffle tickets for $1.00 each for the chance to win a very special prize…
The winners will get to throw a pie at one of three amazing staff members: Mrs. Potts, Mr. Ren and Principal Imai! π₯§π
Each teacher will have their own envelope. When you buy a ticket, simply choose which envelope you want your ticket to go into. The more tickets you put in one envelope, the better your chances to pie that teacher!
All funds raised will go directly toward supporting 5th Grade Camp.
We’ll reveal the lucky winners during our school assembly—don’t miss it!
Einstein Spelling Bee Registration is Now Open
Students in grades 1–5 are invited to participate in this year’s Spelling Bee. Registration runs November 19 – December 30.
The $25 fee includes enrollment, a participation certificate, and eligibility for the Final School Spelling Bee (after passing the preliminary round).
The Final School Bee will be held February 26 after school in the Einstein Library. Payment can be made online or by check to Einstein PTSA. For refunds, cancellations must be requested by December 31st.
Success Funds are available. Cost should never prevent a student from joining. For financial assistance, please contact Mr. Ren at bren@lwsd.org.
We are currently working on creating the registration for our Winter Session. We will have a variety of fun and fulfilling opportunities for students of all grade levels.
Chaperone duties are required for your student to participate! Parents must be PTSA members and cleared as volunteers.
More details coming soon!
Fall/Winter Otterwear Update
Thank you to everyone who ordered Otterwear this year. We'll send the orders with your kids before Winter break. More info coming soon.
π Support Einstein Elementary This Holiday Season! π
Looking for fun activities to do with your kids over Thanksgiving weekend and a way to support our school? Here are two easy ways to give back while having fun:
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. *
π¬ *2. Regal Cinema – Zootopia Special Showing*
Get ticket bundles to see Zootopia or any other movie and support our school through this fundraiser link:
https://www.groupraise.com/offer-campaigns/63358
*Purchases at Regal has to be through this link*
Regal Cinema will donate 25% of the sales from a special bundle
Thank you for supporting Einstein Elementary—have a wonderful Thanksgiving weekend and enjoy these fun family activities!
PTSA Advocacy Corner
Welcome to Einstein Elementary’s PTSA Advocacy Corner! Look here each Ottermail for easy and actionable ways to advocate for our students.
Have you ever found yourself wondering about school funding?! It’s complicated! Check out the following resources for a breakdown of school funding and the “Big Three.”
π Einstein Gift Card Drive Alert π Join Einstein's 4th Annual Families Helping Familiesβ€οΈ
Let’s come together to make this season of giving special for everyone!
We're counting on YOUR support to spread holiday cheer to our Einstein Community π.
Ways to help:
1) Purchase one or more physical gift cards to Target, Safeway or Kroger stores. Each card should be $25 or less. From December 8th-12th, Parents will be collecting the cards at drop off and pick up times. There will also be a donation box in the front office if you stop by the school during the school day.
2) Come to the Winter Wonderland Bazaar and drop your donation in the holiday mailbox at the PTSA table. No time to buy gift cards? You’ll be able to donate via Venmo!
IMPORTANT: Please stick to only gift cards from Target, Safeway, or Kroger; $25 max each. Wanna go big? Multiply the joy with multiple smaller gift cards.
Every bit counts! This drive WORKS wonders, and it's all because of YOU. Let's light up our Einstein community before winter break!
Together, we can make the holidays brighter!π
School & LWSD
Choir Concert - Save the Date December 18th
Dear Einstein Families,
We are excited to have our Choir Concert on Thursday, December18th, 6:30pm to 7:30pm
Join us in the Gym to celebrate the wonderful work of your Choir Students so far in a Winter Themed performance.
We'll need help from our Choir families to make this event a success, please sign up at:
Middle School - Choice School Applications Last Day Tonight!
Are you interested in enrolling your child in a choice school? Learn more about the process and curriculum at our information sessions coming up in November and December.
Applications for choiceschools opened on, November 1st and will close on Monday, December 1st at 11:59 PM.
The Lake Washington Schools Foundation (LWSF) and the Lake Washington School District (LWSD) are partnering to help spread holiday cheer in our community. Please see (and share) the below flyers for details about how to donate new, unwrapped toys, or to make a monetary contribution clothes or food, through LWSF,
Rights and Services for Children in Immigrants and Mixed-Status Families
The LWPTSA Council is providing this resource to help all our families feel informed, supported, and aware of their rights and available services. These protocols were gathered fromtrusted sources like the National PTA, WSPTA, and the WA Attorney General's office.
The guidelines affirm your family's right to Safe and Inclusive Schools and Essential Services; they clari protocols around Limited Cooperation with ICE in Protected Locations. The documents also include practical guidance for Community Response Preparedness and steps to take during a Law Enforcement encounter. [Read details about each bullet on our website.]
Please review this information and distribute the flyers to your school community
