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November 4, 2018

Eastlake Holiday Bazaar - It's time for shout-outs!


Wow! What an amazing event! Because so many of you contributed your time and talents,our 25th Annual Holiday Bazaar turned out to be a successful and joyful event. The parking lot was full, the commons and hallways were buzzing with visitors, and the display of arts and crafts was AMAZING! 

Special thanks go to these relentless, creative, and passionate leaders: Gigi Predmore, Traci DiStasio, and Jill Corriveau. Their organization and energy made the the day happen.
Monica Bishop was at the raffle table and did a beautiful job making sure it ran smoothly.
Lisa Sharp and Britney Porter were the dynamic duo who headed up the Bake Sale. Thank you to the volunteers who baked and donated so many tasty treats.
Cheryl Smith- Coordinated the sweet music you heard in the background.
Heidi Schmedding- Coordinated volunteers (adults and students) and kept things running smoothly.
Natalie Wells- Fearless technology guru who helped us figure out how to go as paperless as possible through on-line sign-ups and PayPal. 
Last, but not least, Pheng, one of EA's custodians, deserves our praise for working extra hard to make sure everything ran smoothly in the building. 

Everyone worked tirelessly to make this a success, and we are grateful for everyone's contribution!

Become a PTSA member!


Forgot to join the Eastlake PTSA?  We’d love to have you join now!  
The more members we have in the PTSA, the more resources we have to provide grants to teachers, resources to students, and programs for families. Our strength is in our numbers!  WSPS

In addition, joining PTSA entitles you to benefits through the Washington State PTA.  Some of these benefits include discounts on car rentals, Wild Waves, Great Wolf Lodge, and PNB's The Nutcracker.

To join the Eastlake PTSA, simply click here for membership information. Thank you for your support!
Parents- Join us on Facebook: Eastlake Parents Group

Our new Facebook Parents group (link to Eastlake Parents) is growing! Help your friends find this wonderful forum by inviting them to join the group- just navigate to the group’s page and invite your friends on the right side of the page. They won’t be automatically added, so don’t be shy about inviting! The more parents join, the more useful this forum will be for all of us! Join today!  If you would like to join the group, then connect here
Senior Parents- Deadline for ordering Senior apparel is soon!

PTSA is offering T-shirts ($15) and hoodies ($40 or $43) that list this year's senior names on the back. This is a great way to show school spirit during their last year and a perfect memento of their senior class. Sales will be open until 11/14 and the shirts will be delivered in early December. Eastlake Angels is able to offer financial assistance if needed; please contact your student's counselor. Please see flyer for images and info.

Place your order for this essential Senior Apparel item here

WSPTA Legislative Priorities for 2019


On October 21-22, advocates from across the state met in Auburn at the 2018 WSPTA Legislative Assembly to vote on the current long-term and short-term policy platforms for the PTA.

The top 5 priorities, as voted by the membership, are:
1. Social-Emotional Learning
2. School Construction and Simple Majority for Bonds
3. Gun Violence Prevention
4. Strategies to Address the Teacher Shortage
5. Strategic K-12 Investments to Close Gaps

To learn more about the advocacy work in WSPTA, visit their website here

Concerns about student substance abuse?

 

Cathleen Leader, Prevention Intervention Specialist (PI or Substance Abuse Counselor) from Youth Eastside Services (YES) has returned to Eastlake for a fourth year of supporting students, families, and staff. She is on campus Monday- Wednesday and her office is located in C236B.

Cathleen receives referrals from teachers, administrators, students, staff, and parents when it comes to anything related to Drugs/Alcohol/Tobacco/Nicotine; including signs/symptoms, trends across our district and communities and any family issues related to substance use/abuse. She also has a list of community resource referrals for counseling, support groups, family help/support, etc.

Please read her letter here.

Upcoming Events / Quick Reminders

All events are at Eastlake unless otherwise specified.
Tuesday, 11/6 ::  Election Day
Monday, 11/12 :: Veteran's Day, No school
Wednesday, 11/21 :: Half day of school
Thursday-Friday, 11/22-23 :: Thanksgiving, No school
Thursday, 11/29 :: College & Post-High School Planning Night
 

Community Events & Resources

Election Day is Tuesday, November 6th

King County ballots were mailed last week and ballot drop boxes are already open as of October 18th.
Do your homework and learn about the candidates and initiatives! The Voter Guide that was mailed has great information about all of them. Visit https://www.kingcounty.gov/depts/elections.aspx for more information about initiatives and candidates, as well as information about drop box locations and after the elections – track the status of your ballot until it is counted and see election results.

Please don’t procrastinate! Fill out and return your ballot soon after receiving it and before Election Day!

Returning your ballot- mail or ballot box? No stamps required!


Ballot drop boxes
Return your ballot to a ballot drop box by 8 p.m. election day. Plan ahead to avoid lines.

By mail
No stamp needed to return your ballot! You can vote and return your ballot through the U.S. Postal Service as soon as your receive it. Your ballot must be postmarked by Election Day, November 6.

Accessible voting centers
King County accessible voting centers (AVCs) are available to voters who need assistance completing their ballot. Trained staff and specialized equipment are available to help voters with disabilities cast a private, independent ballot.

Eastlake Orchestra and Eastlake Wrestling - Annual Mattress Fundraiser (please note corrected date)


In the market for a mattress? Have friends who are interested? Then plan on stopping by Eastlake High School, Sunday, November 18 from 10am-5pm.  There will a mobile mattress showroom with 30 brand name mattresses on display. You can also purchase luxury pillows, sheets, mattress protectors, frames and adjustable frames. Anything you will find at a mattress store, you will find here. Delivery, hauling away of an old mattress, even financing for a new mattress- these will be available.
FAQ's about the event and merchandise details can be found here

Help spread the word and help them reach their goal!

Lake Washington Schools Foundation


The mission of Lake Washington Schools Foundation is to support academic excellence and the over-all health and well-being of every student in the district. Their Start Strong Fall Fundraising Campaign has begun and is one of two major fundraisers for the year. If you are interested in donating to the foundation or want more information about how to become involved as an ambassador of the foundation, please check out their website

Free Drop-In Tutoring @ Sammamish Library

 
Mon-Wed 6-8 pm   ~and~   Sundays 3-5 pm
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