You can find information about the new student assignment plan and meeting to discuss the same here.
September 2009
Monthly Archive
Mon 28 Sep 2009
Mon 21 Sep 2009
Thursday, September 24th: 7:00 – 9:00 – Parent night to review Seattle Public Schools school assignment plan. This is an opportunity for parents to learn more about the process and timeline that will be used to determine the new school assignment plan. We will begin in the auditorium at 7:00 PM.
Fri 18 Sep 2009
Eckstein Bulletin for Responsible Scholars, Updates 9/18/09
Posted by ahumphrey under BulletinNo Comments
CLC Registration
After school programs are starting. Find out how to register for Eckstein Community Learning Center.
Picture Day
Picture day is Monday, 9/21.
Preventing Underage Drinking
9/22, 6:30 p.m. 8th grade family night featuring Kevin Haggerty from the UW Social Development Research Group.
MAP Testing
During the first four to six weeks of the school year, your child will take tests called Measures of Academic Progress™ (MAP). We give students MAP tests to determine your child’s instructional level; to measure academic growth throughout the school year; and to measure growth from year to year in the areas of reading and mathematics. The tests will be taken using a computer, and your child will spend a total of about two hours completing these tests.
Principal Kim Whitworth
Fri 18 Sep 2009
8th grade family night featuring Kevin Haggerty from the UW Social Development Research Group talking about how parents can collaborate with their children to prevent underage drinking and youth substance abuse. Local data show that between the beginning of 8th grade and the beginning of 10th grade many students start to drink alcohol and use marijuana. The time for prevention is now! Learn what school and community resources are available to help you and your family through this time of transition. This presentation is intended for the 8th grade house only.
Fri 18 Sep 2009
Picture Packets stay with the student. The student will hand the packet over to the parent volunteers in front of the auditorium when their class is escorted to the auditorium. Picture Day was originally scheduled for 9/22 (this date is on the form), but due to scheduling problems it was changed to 9/21.
Fri 18 Sep 2009
It’s that time again…..after school programs! Eckstein Community Learning Center (CLC) Student Registration Forms are ready in the main office this Friday (Sept. 18)! Remember, classes fill up quick and are first come first serve! There’s several new CLC programs….Urban & Break Dancing, Graffiti Art, HW Club, Fitness Training, and more! CLC staff will also be distributing forms during lunch, so look for us! Ms Daisy & Ms. Marnie (Daisy Catague at ddcatague@seattleschools.org)
Wed 16 Sep 2009
Tuesdays
HR/7 (8:05-8:55),
Period 1 (9:00-9:55)
Period 3 (10:00-10:55)
Period 5 (11:00-12:35 incl. lunch)
Wednesdays
HR/7 (8:05-8:55)
Period 2 (9:00-9:55)
Period 4 (10:00-10:55)
Period 6 (11:00-12:35 incl. lunch)
Tue 15 Sep 2009
There are three events, occurring on two different nights, coming up. Mark your calendars!
Thursday, September 24th: 7:00 – 9:00 – Parent night to review SPS school assignment plan. This is an opportunity for parents to learn more about the process and timeline that will be used to determine the new school assignment plan. We will begin in the auditorium at 7:00 PM.
Thursday, October 1st: 6:00 – 6:45 – 6th Grade Parent Night – This is an opportunity for 6th grade parents who are new to the building to learn more about the systems we have in place. Curriculum Night will follow.
Thursday, October 1st: 7:00 – 9:00 Eckstein Curriculum Night – This is an opportunity for all parents to learn more about what their students will be learning this year. We will begin promptly at 7:00 in the auditorium.
Tue 15 Sep 2009
Weekly Bulletin for Responsible Scholars, Thursday, 9/15/09
Posted by Mr. Miller under BulletinNo Comments
Welcome to Eckstein
We are creating a Community of Lifelong Learners!
| 9/17 | Orchestra Potluck, 6:00 p.m. in Lunchroom |
| 9/21 | Picture Day |
| 9/22 | 8th Grade Night, 6:30 Auditorium, Speakers Inga Manskopf of the Coalition to Prevent Underage Drinking, Jeffrey Thaxton Eckstein’s Prevention/Intervention Specialist, and keynote speaker Kevin Haggerty of the Social Development Research Group at the UW. |
| 9/24 | Parent review of SPS school assignment plan. 7:00-9:00 p.m. |
| 9/29 | Eckstein Early Dismissal 12:35 |
| 9/30 | District-wide Early Dismissal 12:35 |
| 10/1 | 6th Grade Parent Night, 6:00-6:45
Curriculum Night, 7:00-9:00. Begins in auditorium. |
| 10/5 | Parent Band Meeting, 7:30, Room 118 |
| 10/8 | Deadline for Advance Placement Applications |
| 10/9 | No School (Professional Development Day) |
| 10/27 | Eckstein Early Dismissal 12:35 |
| 10/28 | District-wide Early Dismissal 12:35 |
| 10/29 | Picture Retake Day |
NEWS FOR STUDENTS:
Schedule for Early Dismissal Days:
Tuesdays: HR/7 (8:05-8:55), Period 1 ((9:00-9:55), 3 (10:00-10:55), 5 (11:00-12:35 incl. lunch)
Wednesdays: HR/7 (8:05-8:55), Period 2 (9:00-9:55), 4 (10:00-10:55), 6 (11:00-12:35 incl. lunch)
(Also here.)
Weekly School Schedule for 2009-10:
Monday/Thursday/Fridy – Period 1,2,3,4,5,6
Tuesday – Period 7/HR, 1,3,5
Wednesday – Period 7/HR,2,4,6
Family Information Packets will be going home during the first week of school. Please return completed Red Packets ASAP. Data Sheets came separately.
Free/Reduced Lunch Forms in Main Office
Cafeteria prices: Breakfast-$1.50, Lunch-$2.50, Milk-$0.50. To put funds in your child’s lunchroom account send a check with your student to give to the lunchroom staff. Checks payable to “Child Nutrition Services”.
Band News (verify all dates with Band Website):
| Sept. 15 (Every Tues & Thurs) | Junior Jazz Rehearsals Begin, 2:45-4:15 |
Eckstein CLC (After school program sponsored by the Seattle Dept of Parks & Recreation): Program Hours: 3:00-5:00 , Program Days: Monday-Thursday, Fall Session: Oct 5-Dec 10, Winter Session: Jan 19-March 26, Spring Session: April 12-June 11. Stay tuned for more information. For questions, contact Daisy Catague at ddcatague@seattleschools.org
For Parents section:
Advance Placement: Information and applications for Advanced Placement Testing for the 2010-2011 school year are available outside the counseling office or online at www.seattleschools.org/area/advlearning/index.xml The deadline for application is October 8th. This is the exam that qualifies students for the Spectrum and APP (Accelerated Progress Program) programs.
Johns Hopkins Talent Search: Johns Hopkins University offers the opportunity for 6th, 7th and 8th graders to take the SAT and the ACT. If your student has scored at the 95th percentile or above on his/her most recent or next-most-recent nationally-normed test such as the ITBS, or at the highest level of the WASL (score of 4), he/she is eligible to take the tests. Students need to show only one acceptable total score or reasoning subtest score.
Talent search applications must be postmarked by October 1st for 7th and 8th graders to take the December ACT or SAT, and by November 20th for 7th and 8th graders to take the January and February tests. 6th grade applications must be postmarked by November 20th for the SCAT test.
Talent Search Applications are available in the main office and the Counseling Center. Financial aid is available to those families who qualify for free or reduced lunch. See your Counselor for a financial aid application.
Eckstein Website: www.ecksteineagles.org Sign up for PTSA emails.
Orchestra News: http://ecksteineagles.org/orchestra/
Band News: http://www.ecksteineagles.org/sites/band/index.htm
Community events (Not endorsed or sponsored by Eckstein M.S.)
Ravenna’s Teen Room: There are lots of activities for students after school and evenings. Call Lea or Cameron at (206) 684-7534 for more information.
Magnuson Community Center is hosting the REC Middle School Late Night. For more information call (206) 684-7026.
