A message from your PTSA president

Welcome to all the new and returning Evergreen families! 

My name is Binny Marwaha and I am a proud eagle parent, just like you. I am honored to have this opportunity to serve as your PTSA president. I hope everyone’s school year is off to a great start. It is the year of change, with many staff members and families moved to Timberline School. 

Every change brings its opportunities and challenges. We, at PTSA, are excited to embrace this change and grow with it. We always seek opportunities to serve our community better. Your support, feedback, and suggestions are very critical as we evolve and expand.

Together let’s make a difference! Your support is crucial to allow us to offer diverse learning experiences for our children. Here is how you can help your PTSA:

Volunteer where you can!

We are all parent volunteers working together to help our children realize their potential AND we are friendly. You can email Yinan Ding with inquiries. 

Become a member of the PTSA!

Add your voice to tens of thousands across Washington and millions across the United States as advocates for all children. If you haven’t joined already, then please consider doing so. It is an annual membership. It is $17 per member and $28 per family, and there are no strings attached. We are aiming for 100% participation of our parents. Ask Tonya Lyle-Glaister all about membership. 

Give as much and whenever you feel like!

We have a year-long “Pass the Hat” fundraiser to accept your heartfelt donations. We will have two or three fun-filled fundraisers during the year. All your donation money goes back to school. Want to make a special donation? Please reach out to Molly Hepkin.

Last but not least- thank you for helping your PTSA to build a wonderful community for our children.  I’m looking forward to meeting many of you and partnering with our school to the best of my abilities. Please feel free to share your suggestions/feedback to help your PTSA improve and keep in touch. 

Respectfully,
Binny Marwaha

Mark Your Calendar

Reflections 

Enrichment Programs

Math Team

Science Club

Robotics Club

Theater

News from School, ASB and Community

New and International Families Welcome Event

All new and international families are invited to a free welcome event to learn about navigating LWSD, resources, and support available from the district, what is PTA and how to be involved and more. Translation service is available on request, please email FACE@lwptsa.net. Please indicate your name and choice of language.

When: Saturday, September 21, 2019 from 9:30am – 12:00pm
Where: Lake Washington Resource Center, 16250 NE 74th St, Redmond, WA 98052
Free RSVP | English flyer | Chinese flyer | Spanish flyer | Russian flyer
Questions? Contact Danit Erlich.
 

Picture Day!

Dorian Studio will be at EMS to take school pictures on Friday, September 13. Payment forms were sent home with students. Please visit dorianstudio.com for details on photo packages and pricing. 

Volunteers with active, LWSD-approved volunteer status will be allowed to have photos taken for ID badges. It is recommended that volunteers wanting their picture taken do so between 7:30-8:30am. Dropping by for photos when school is in session may result in longer wait time.

Join Jazz Band!

If you are interested in learning America's Musical Art form, come out for Jazz Band! ALL instruments and vocalists can come. It's a before school performance class that meets every day, gives a fine arts credit, and gets you "hip" to the music that has influenced every style of pop music since 1900. Students may contact Mr. Peterson for details. Guitar, Drummers, Bassists, and Keyboard players are welcomed. 

Reminder

Double our Impact - Employer Matching

Many employees in our area will match any donations you make to our PTSA, as well as your volunteer hours. If your employer offers this option, please put down Evergreen Middle School PTSA in Redmond, WA (there are other EMS PTSA's out there!) as the organization you wish to receive these matching benefits. Thank you!
 

Complete / Renew your LWSD Volunteer Application 

All parents volunteering in school must be cleared by the school district without exception. Your volunteer clearance is good for two years. Please follow the instructions in this link: 
https://www.lwsd.org/get-involved/volunteering-in-lwsd to apply/renew your LWSD volunteer clearance.

Your PTSA Needs you!

• Staff Appreciation Chair - help organize events to show our staff how much we appreciate all the work they do for our students
• Theater Producers - we are looking for two passionate and organized volunteers to produce our theater production with Studio East. We have a fun, original script this year! 
• Special Needs Liaison - keep your PTSA connected on all matters related to special needs and learning differences. 
• 8th Grade Celebration Chair - help plan and execute a fun celebration to our departing 8th graders (last spring)