PTSA Scholarships Accepting Applications Now

Apply now for the PTSA Scholarships. Our PTSA offers 3 scholarships – Katherine Siddoway Scholarship, Community Service Award Scholarship and new this year, Perseverance Scholarship – In honor of Lori Rowe.

Did you know the Community Service Award is open to all grades? Our PTSA strongly advocates volunteerism which is a testament to character of the students at any grade level. The community service award is in recognition of outstanding contributions made to the Eastlake and/or Sammamish community. We welcome 9th, 10th and 11th graders to apply to our Community Service Award, bring attention to a cause and build your resume with Certificates of Appreciation. Seniors receive a financial award of $1000 comprised of a $900 academic scholarship and $100 donated to the recipient’s charity of choice.

To learn more or apply, visit the EHS PTSA Scholarships Program Page, or for questions email scholarships@ehsptsa.org. You can apply to one or all 3 scholarships. Please read Application Tips and Tricks prior to applying.

Applications will be accepted until March 30th, 2023, 11:59 PM.

Sign up for Winter Mock Testing now!

We’ll be offering our winter mock testing program over the next few weeks right here are at Eastlake! Not only can practicing help calm your student’s anxiety about writing the test, but it’ll also provide a baseline for improvement. More information here.

Mock ACT: Saturday, March 4, 9am-1pm
(Additional opportunities will be available in May)

Register here.

Have questions? Contact the mock testing team

Senior Yard Sign Design Submission

Hi Seniors!

Graduation is only four months away and ASB is looking for designs to put on your graduation yard signs. These signs are to celebrate your accomplishments and show you are a proud Eastlake alumni.

Please fill out the form sent to your emails by February 28th to have your submission considered for the final design. The signs will be 24 inches by 18 inches so draw your design accordingly.

Thank you all so much! Have a great day Wolves! 

Please email Breanne Diaz if you have any inquiries: S-BREDIAZ@lwsd.org.

EHS Library News

The EHS Library is honoring Black Lives Matter and Black History Month with displays inside the library featuring books and outside in the hallway display cases. One of the featured books includes Four Hundred Souls: A

Community History of African America edited by Ibram X Kendi and Keisha N. Blain.

PTSA Seeking A Few Volunteers for Next Year. Can you help?

It takes a Village! EHS PTSA is currently seeking volunteers for the following PTSA sponsored programs for the 2023-2024 school year. 

Reflections Art Program
Website Editor
Graphics Editor
Senior Convocation
Holiday Bazaar Committee
Recognition Wall Tiles
Senior Send Off 
Senate Representative
Sustainability
Special Needs Liaison
Evergreen Middle School Liaison

These are critical committees that need your help. Please consider being a part of our partnerships with Eastlake High School in one of these areas.

You can opt to take a position individually or have a buddy to share the responsibility. If you're interested or would like to learn more about being more involved in your child's high school experience, email us; nomcom@ehsptsa.org

Thank you for being a part of our community!

Wolves Football Association Opportunity for Eastlake Students

The Wolves Football Association is seeking talented Eastlake students who can help with media production, print & design for events/social media & general artistic involvement in our publicity efforts for the WFA. We would love to partner with Eastlake students to bring the WFA mission & vision to life through our outreach efforts. We can offer a small stipend to student/s who partner with us.

Please email booster@wolvesfootball.com 

WSPS Go, Wolves!

TOLO - Chaperones Needed

Hey awesome PTSA! We are in need of chaperones for TOLO on March 18th!

Please click on this form to see the details and to sign up! We know the students would appreciate your support to make this special dance happen! 

Volunteering Opportunity - Samantha Smith Elementary Art Show

Samantha Smith Elementary Art Walk is on March 9, 2023 from 6:30-8:00pm. 

It is our annual event to showcase students’ artwork from every classroom, recognize the hard work of our Explore Art docents and volunteers, and raise funds to support the Explore Art program. 

We need YOUR support to make this event successful. Please sign-up here for volunteering.

Nominate a Student for PTSA's Community Service Spotlight

Do you know an Eastlake student who is serving the community in a thoughtful way? We would love to highlight their efforts in the Wolf Tracks newsletter. Teachers, parents, peers, and community members can let us know how students are helping others by nominating them.

Community Service Hours Tracking Info

All EHS students can participate in the Community Service Program, and it’s never too late to begin! Students can log all their community service hours at www.ehs-service.org,  Students with a total of 50 hours or more will be eligible to be featured on the Community service award lists published twice a year in Fall and Spring. Inclusion on this list can be listed as an award on job, college, scholarship, and other applications and seniors can use them in the fall for college apps and spring for graduation. Seniors submitting 200 or more hours by the end of the school year will be eligible for the Honor Chord.

February’s Safety Tips of the Month

Experts tell us we are ‘overdue’ for a major earthquake, but no one can predict whether it will happen in our lifetime.  Earthquakes can cause fires, tsunamis, landslides or avalanches. While they can happen anywhere without warning, areas at higher risk for earthquakes include Alaska, California, Hawaii, Oregon, Puerto Rico, Washington and the entire Mississippi River Valley.

The best time to prepare for any disaster is before it happens. Prepare Before an Earthquake, refer to Ready.gov. 

Practice Drop, Cover, and Hold On with family and coworkers.

Make an Emergency Plan: Create a family emergency communications plan that has an out-of-state contact. Plan where to meet if you get separated. Make a supply kit that includes enough food and water for several days, a flashlight, a fire extinguisher and a whistle.

• Being prepared allows you to avoid unnecessary excursions and to address minor medical issues at home, alleviating the burden on urgent care centers and hospitals.
• Remember that not everyone can afford to respond by stocking up on necessities. For those who can afford it, make essential purchases and slowly build up supplies.

Protect Your Home: Secure heavy items in your home like bookcases, refrigerators, water heaters, televisions and objects that hang on walls. Store heavy and breakable objects on low shelves.

• Consider making improvements to your building to fix structural issues that could cause your building to collapse during an earthquake.
• Consider obtaining an earthquake insurance policy. A standard homeow https://www.ready.gov/earthquakes ner’s insurance policy does not cover earthquake damage.

Don't Forget to:

• Become a PTSA Member
• Pass the Hat !

[LWSF Parent Chat] Body Confidence: How To Talk To Your Teen About Body Image And Eating Habits

Guest Abby Erickson, LMHC

It's hard to know how to talk to your teen about body image and eating habits, especially because many of us struggle with it as adults! Abby is passionate about helping teens and young adults with disordered eating and body image concerns, anxiety, and self-esteem She'll be sharing some pointers about how to talk to your teen about these issues, so you can help them develop a more peaceful relationship with food and body.

When : March 1, 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM PST
Where : Virtual on Zoom
Register at www.lwsf.org/parentchat 

ParentWiser Webinar - Understanding Eating Disorders

What do you know about eating disorders? Experts have indicated that eating disorders in teens have exploded since the pandemic. Myths and misconceptions abound about these complex medical and psychiatric illnesses. Not always originating from body dysmorphia, they are linked with high achievement and are a form of coping mechanism for stress, anxiety, and a loss of control over one’s life. 

Betsy Malm from the Eating Recovery Center in Bellevue will help you understand causes, how to recognize signs and symptoms, and how parents and counselors can support students who may be struggling. Q&A will include students who can answer questions about their personal experience.

When: March 20th, 7pm
Where: Online
Register on Eventbrite

College Guidance Resources As You End The Month

From our community partner, Michelle at Magellan College Counseling

Read: 
Dealing with college admission stress From a teen’s perspective

Watch or Listen:
Future of Jobs: Pathways to Opportunity An engaging discussion on how to navigate the 21st century job market and examine how career and college pathways merge together 

Save the Date (and Register): 
Spotlight on Careers:  Engineering.  Join us on Tuesday, March 21st at 5 pm pacific time. Register here.

Check Out our February Newsletter with more resources!

Need more personalized course planning, list building or major exploration guidance? Please reach out!

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