πEinstein's Got Talent 2026π Auditions: This Wednesday, April 1
The PTSA invites all students to participate in Einstein’s Got Talent 2026! We’re excited to announce our annual school talent show, and it’s time to start preparing your act!
Key dates:
* Auditions: Wed, April 1 at 5:00 PM, EIN Gym
* Rehearsal: Wed, April 29 at 5:00 PM, RMS
* Performance: Fri, May 1 at 6:30 PM, RMS
Do you have a special talent? Whether it’s singing, dancing, playing an instrument, performing magic, comedy, acting, or any other amazing skill, this is your moment to shine on stage!
Audition Requirements:
- Be a student at Einstein - Prepare 1 minute of your act (full performances may be up to 3 minutes). - Bring your own music track or necessary materials
Don’t miss this fun opportunity to showcase your talent and perform in front of the Einstein community. We can’t wait to see all the creativity and talent our students bring to the stage!
Spring Student Activities Coming Soon! Registration Opens on April 1st and Closes on April 17th
Get ready! Spring after-school activities are just around the corner! Registration opens on April 1st and spots fill up fast!
From soccer, chess, or theater to a new Otter Games class with Mr. Coe, there's something for every child to enjoy. Don’t miss this chance to keep your kids active, engaged, and having fun this season.
Now Accepting Nominations for the Einstein Volunteer Awards!
Have you seen an Einstein volunteer or staff member go above and beyond this year? Let the PTSA know their name and what they've been doing by nominating them for the end-of-year PTSA awards! Your nomination could get them recognized for all of their efforts.
Who's eligible? Any staff member or volunteer. Some examples are people who help with PTSA programs and events, those who have helped teachers, bus drivers, or any staff member who you feel deserves recognition for their efforts.
Don't miss the chance and get your beautiful yearbook with two free pages that can be 100% customized. Just Create a Tree Ring Account and follow the instructions for purchasing.
If you took great pictures at any of the events, please share them with us! Your Yearbook Team needs you!!! We want every student to be represented.
Please upload your awesome pictures at: Yearbook Pictures before April 12th.
Join the Fun-tastic Run Crew! Friday, May 15, 2026, 12:45 - 3:40 PM
Dear Einstein Otter community,
We are excited to announce that our school will be hosting our 8th Annual Fun Run event on May 15, 2026.
This is a great opportunity to come together as a community and support our students in a fun and healthy way! You can do your part by volunteering on the day of the Fun Run. In past years, it took 60+ awesome volunteers to make it all happen. This is our largest fundraiser and event of the year and together, we can make this event a smashing success and help the students have a great day!
Please go to this link if you are able to volunteer:
**LWSD Volunteer Approval Process** PLEASE Navigate HERE to apply for your volunteer background check (in case you haven't). It is quick, easy, and good for two years. Please note that you will not be able to volunteer at school until it has been approved.
Thank you to everyone who helped make the Science Expo a huge success! Well done to the many students who shared their experiments and research projects through their display boards! Your hard work resulted in some amazing learning by all. A special thank you to all the parents who helped make these projects a reality!
This night would not have been possible without the important crew of parent volunteers - THANK YOU for your time and hard work! A special shout out to the Redmond High School and middle school students who came to the event ready to help run our experiment tables. Thank you to the community guest exhibitors who generously donated their time and talents to our school’s event.
Don Ehlen from The Insect Safari
Nature Vision and The Cascade Water Alliance
Seattle Astronomical Society
Friends of the Issaquah Salmon Hatchery
Kirkland and Redmond Orthodontics
Redmond Northeast Best Brains
Denise Ensign, Kumon of Redmond
A few additional folks need special shout outs! It takes a lot of time and many hands to put this event together. Thank you to…
Paul Templin. Einstein parent and THE Science Expo coordinator. This event would not have happened without her many hours of planning and preparation.
Maria Gracia Garcia. Einstein parent and experiment planner extraordinaire
Kim Kutzke
Einstein's amazing custodians, Curt Ayer and Maria Larreta Gaytán
Macy Zwanzig, Einstein parent and RHS teacher
All the parents who donated their time and equipment to help make the Expo a success: Tara Anderson, Bibiana Ruiz, Marcela Valdes, Katja Petersen, Barbara Puk, Alejandra Pedersen, Brooke Gialopsos, Mafe Olivera-Deal, & Marc Templin.
Mr. Coe
Einstein's PTSA
All the Einstein teachers who supported their students
Lastly, if your student did not take their display board home the evening of the Expo, please pick it up at the school. Boards will be available in the hallway where the Lost & Found is usually located THIS WEEK, March 30th - April 3rd.
PTSA Advocacy Corner
Get Involved!
Immigrant & Ally Support
This page serves as a hub for support and trusted resources for immigrant families and allies within our school district community. LWPTSA Council is committed to fostering a welcoming, inclusive environment where families can find information, share resources, and feel supported.
Acting on Teachable Moments: Talking with Children about Current Events
*Collaboration is Issaquah PTSA*
When events such as ICE raids, wars, and protests occur locally or nationally, children often react with questions, fears, and misunderstandings. Ignoring these moments can unintentionally reinforce silence, misinformation, or othering. This workshop supports families and those who work with children in responding with intention, care, and clarity in the midst of tensions.
Participants explore how to create nonjudgmental spaces where young people of different ages can process feelings, ask questions, and build understanding without shame or blame. Families learn practical strategies to develop emotional vocabulary, foster empathy and belonging, examine stereotypes, offer reassurance, and support a sense of agency. The session emphasizes that adults do not need to have all the answers—only the willingness to stay present, curious, and grounded in core values that support dignity, love, and shared responsibility.
WHEN: Tuesday, April 8 from 11-12:30 pm WHERE: Zoom — Register
Questions? Please reach out to LWPTSA Council DEIB Chair Morgan Sampson at Diversity@LWPTSA.net
School & LWSD
Einstein Literacy Night at Brick & Mortar Books! Thursday, April 2, 5:00 - 7:00 PM
Bring the whole family for an evening filled with stories, community, and giggles! Your favorite teachers, principals, and librarians (past and present) will be there reading fun-filled books to all the Einstein Otters who attend.
Families can explore the bookstore, discover new favorites, and even help grow classroom libraries by choosing a book from the teachers’ wish lists. Plus, 20% of everything purchased goes back to Einstein Elementary to help fill our school library with even more fantastic books!
Come join the fun. We can’t wait to read with you!
Lake Washington PTSA Council Scholarships
LWPTSA Council is pleased to roll out their 2026 Scholarship Program for graduating LWSD seniors and certificated staff members.
Three $500 scholarships are available for LWSD certificated staff for approved continuing education.
Please review the application materials carefully for detailed information about the award categories, and apply only to the category or categories that best fit your eligibility. Category descriptions are available both in the application and online.
Applications for all scholarships are due by 11:59 pm on Friday, April 6, 2026.
πCelebrate Earth Week with the Green Otters! π¦¦π
Einstein’s Green Otters invite you to join us for a week-long celebration of Earth Week, happening April 20–24! Students are welcome to participate in any or all of the planned activities.
Get ready for a fun-filled week focused on caring for our planet. We can’t wait to celebrate with you!
Community
LWSD Sustainability Fair
Join the district-wide Sustainability Fair to discover, learn, and share your projects! From student-led poster displays and presentations to Sustainability practices in your culture, book and clothing swaps and opportunities to connect with community partners, we’re scaling our climate efforts together. Explore interactive booths, meet local green organizations, and get the inside scoop on the new LWSD Sustainability Roadmap.
We are committed to an inclusive event, featuring bilingual materials and a special sensory-friendly time for students and families with special needs. Don't miss this chance to be part of the solution!
WHEN: Friday, April 24, 6:00 – 8:00 pm WHERE: LWSD Resource Center (16250 NE 74th St, Redmond, WA 98052)
Now Accepting Nominations for the Einstein Volunteer Awards
