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Last call for volunteers- That’s Amore Italian Luncheon!
The next teacher & staff luncheon will be held on Wednesday, February 6th with an Italian & Valentine’s Day theme. Red sauce, red cookies, and lots of deliciousness!
Please help in providing food for them to enjoy. Mangia! Click here to sign up!
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Who doesn't love cookies?
No, we don't need you to buy any Girl Scout cookies, but we are asking for cookie donations for our next Student Recognition Day, Friday, February 8. Because of your generous donations and baking skills last December, we were able to provide cookies to over 700 students. We would like to repeat that show of generosity this week!!!
We are halfway through the school year and are delighted to acknowledge the academic accomplishments of numerous students at Eastlake. These are students who ended the second quarter of the year with a 3.75 GPA or better. If you can donate time or cookies, please sign up here.
Thank you in advance for helping our students feel appreciated!
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Questions about high school in the US?
Join us for International Parent Night
Wednesday, February 6 at 6 PM
Parents, did you attend high school in another country? Do you have any questions about high schools in the United States? We try to keep parents informed, but we’re wondering if international parents have questions we’re not answering. We’d like to help you make informed decisions as your children attend Eastlake. If you have questions, please come to our school’s library on Wednesday, February 6th, at 6:00 pm. We will not have a prepared presentation because we don’t know what questions you might have. This will be a casual conversation.
Possible topics might include registration for next year, graduation requirements and electives, the PTSA, school discipline, English Language Learners, special education and IEPs, SAT and ACT for college testing, our high school guidance counselors, our supports for students who struggle with drugs or alcohol or mental health challenges.
If you have questions about these or any other topics, then please come to the EHS library on February 6th at 6:00 pm. We will have an administrator, a counselor, a teacher, and a PTSA representative to have a conversation with and to answer any questions.
If you need an interpreter or transportation, please email Todd Apple: tapple@lwsd.org
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Senior Send Off needs volunteers- February and June
This PTSA sponsor event is amazingly fun! If you would love to join this fun, there are plenty of ways to help:
1. Simply come to school during lunchtime during the week of February 18 and be at our SSO table where information will be available to seniors about the event. You're sitting at a table, greeting all the students you know, passing out candy, and handing out forms. So easy! Sign up here.
2. Sign up for the night of the event (June 17, 8:30-10). Stay at school to check in students for the event. So easy! Only an hour and a half of your time. Sign up here.
3. Best opiton: Come with us to the event! Very cool venues, good food, and even better company! It is required that you be approved as a volunteer through the school district in order to chaperone. Contact Renee Baker directly about this option: sso@ehsptsa.org
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Washington State PTA Focus Day
PTA members adopted a new set of legislative priorities focusing on all aspects of the health, safety, well-being and education of children. Washington State PTA is holding a Focus Day on Monday, February 11 in Olympia, WA to discuss these priorities. Individual PTSA members are welcome to attend. Read more about the day's events here.
Lake Washington PTSA Council is opting out of sending a representative group to this event due to member feedback and will not be scheduling meetings at the event with legislators. Instead, they will be hosting local legislators at the Lake Washington PTSA Council brown bag lunch which will be later this year in May.
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Spring Mock SAT/ACT Testing
The EHS PTSA and its community partner Kaplan Test Prep are teaming up to bring you Mock SAT and ACT testing right here at Eastlake. These full-length practice tests offer students the opportunity to practice test-taking strategies and determine baseline scores prior to taking the official SAT and ACT college entrance exams. The dates these tests are offered on the following Saturdays: 2/23 (SAT) and 3/2 (ACT). The testing is open to any student in the area and any grade level.
Please click here for complete details and registration information.
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Lake Washington Capital Project Levy on April 23 Ballot
Your chance to vote on Lake Washington School District’s Capital Projects Levy is coming up on the April 23, 2019 ballot. Details on the levy can be found here.
The LWPTSA Council voted to endorse and support the levy at its January 2019 general membership meeting. Approval to support and endorse the levy was also voted on at the EHS PTSA General Membership Meeting. Members voted at the January 16 meeting to support and endorse the LWSD April 2019 Levy Measure.
Please take some time to learn the details of the proposed measure, and remember to vote on April 23!
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Keep Up-to-date on What Happens During the Legislative Session in Olympia
Each week during the 14 week legislative session, WSPTA will provide information recapping the week as well as a bill status tracker. The information will be sent through the Action Network straight to your inbox if you are a subscriber and will also be posted on the blog for easy access.
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Upcoming Events / Quick Reminders
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All events are at Eastlake unless otherwise specified.
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2/6 :: Teacher and Staff Appreciation Luncheon
2/6, 6 pm :: International Parent Night
2/7 :: Community Engagement Forum (Evergreen School)
2/8 :: Student Recognition
2/23 :: Mock SAT
3/2 :: Mock ACT
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Community Events & Resources
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Community Engagement Forums
Lake Washington School District would like to invite you to a Community Engagement Forum. The purpose of the Community Engagement Forums is to gather feedback from a representative group within our school district which helps provide recommendations to our Board of Directors as we revise our current district strategic plan for the Lake Washington School District.
Having our community provide us with great ideas and feedback is an important part of this plan, and we hope you can be part of the process.
The Eastlake learning community forum will be held on Thursday, February 7th, 2019 from 4:30pm - 6:30pm at Evergreen School, 6900 208th Ave. NE, Redmond. Snacks will be provided at the meeting.
The forums will focus on six strategic goal areas that are part of the current LWSD Strategic Plan. Participants will be asked to serve as members of a small group that focuses on one of the following areas:
• Student Achievement
• Safety and Security
• Recruit, Hire, and Retain
• Technology and Innovation
• Facilities and Finance
• Communication and Engagement
LWSD values your input in this process and hopes you can join one of these meetings (see additional dates below). In the event that you would like to participate but can’t be physically present at the locations, LWSD is trying something new by providing an option to participate online.
Please click on THIS LINK to RSVP and indicate your preferences for a small group assignment.
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Film screening: Screenagers
Bell Elementary PTSA is pleased to announced a special showing of the acclaimed movie, Screenagers.
Date and time: Friday, February 8, 2019 at 7 pm
Location: Bell Elementary Commons 11212 NE 112th ST Kirkland, WA 98033
Tickets can be purchased here online for $7. All attendees must have a ticket.
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Admission to Top Universities in Canada, England and Europe
Tuesday, February 5th, 6:30pm at the Sammamish Library (FREE)
The King County Library Association is hosting an informative evening on the new trend of American students choosing to complete undergraduate degrees at universities in Canada, England and Europe. Topics will include direct-entry medical school, three-year English-taught bachelor’s degree programs, co-op programs, the financial landscape (spoiler alert: it’s typically less expensive than private or out-of-state colleges in the U.S.) and other little-known tips that make international universities a great option.
Link here for their web page about the event.
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An announcement, courtesy of EHS HOSA students
We are at peak season for the flu. It is important to be educated about how to prevent the virus when it does arise. It is easy for this virus to to spread to others, especially if you are a student at school or an adult in the workplace where you are surrounded by many other people (and their germs!). The CDC recommends not only an annual flu vaccine, but encourages frequent hand washing. We should not take public health for granted, and it is vital to unite together to prevent diseases from spreading.
For more information, visit the CDC's website here.
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Free Drop-In Tutoring @ Sammamish Library
Mon-Wed 6-8 pm ~and~ Sundays 3-5 pm
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Click image to view LWSD-approved e-flyers from non-profit, charitable and civic organizations.
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The EHS PTSA does not sponsor, endorse, or recommend any of the organizations, services, or activities that might appear in this section. Inclusion of Community News items in Wolf Tracks is deterrmind on a case-by-case and space-available basis.
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EHS PTSA Community Partners
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Life coach for teen girls: Guiding teens to strength, happiness, and calm.
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Support the EHS PTSA's mission and goals:
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