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And don't forget: We've "sprung forward" 1 hour this weekend!
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EMS PTSA has great opportunities to get more involved in your child's education and the EMS community! Roles are available for all levels of commitment and available time. Opportunities for the 2023-2024 year include:
Fill out the nomination form by March 15. All nominations, including self-nominations, are welcome! Please reach out to the nominating committee with any questions at nomcom@evergreenptsa.org.
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Lights, Camera, Action!
Purchase Your Tickets Today!
EMS PTSA in partnership with Studio East is proud to present Beauty and the Beast. Purchase your tickets online now through March 23 for $10. Tickets will also be available to purchase at the door, cash only.
Performances are on Friday, March 24, at 7 pm and Saturday, March 25, at 2 pm at Redmond High School’s Performing Arts Center. Concessions and actors’ gifts will also be sold before and after the show and during intermission for cash only. Small denominations preferred.
Our students have been very hard at work these past several weeks, so we hope you will come support them. Thank you, and enjoy the show!
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 Congratulations, Science Olympiad Club!
Evergreen Middle School PTSA is excited to share that our Science Olympiad Club placed third overall at the Washington Science Olympiad Northwest Regional Tournament held at Redmond High School on March 4! A total of 29 EMS students participated at regionals—congratulations to all of them!
 EMS Team One earned a ranking of fourth place and are advancing to the state tournament in April! Congratulations and best wishes to: Inchara Aradhya, Anushka Dabke, Arav Dhawan, Raunak Dinesh, Kavyashree Karunagaran, Isa Khan, Pratham Koka, Siddhant Marda, Yash Nagarahalli, Mihir Pachava, Reyansh Rastogi, Aayush Shah, Aishwarya Sreenivas, Serena Tang and Neal Kedia.
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Congratulations to Our WSPTA Reflections Award Winner!
 Evergreen Middle School's own Ankita Datta has received the Award of Excellence in the middle school division of the Reflections art program at the statewide level! Ankita's original film, "A Silent Soul," was selected for this honor after advancing from Evergreen's Reflections competition to the district-level Lake Washington PTSA Council round, where her entry was among the 60 winning selections that moved on to Washington State PTA judging. Congratulations, Ankita!
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Brown Bear Car Wash Fundraiser
Keep your car shiny and clean while supporting our school! EMS PTSA is raising money by selling Brown Bear Car Wash tickets. Tickets cost just $12 each (the same price as at the car wash), and $9.50 of every ticket sold goes back to our school! All profits will support Evergreen programs and services such as staff grants, teacher stipends, staff appreciation, student planners, 8th grade celebration and so much more!
Purchase your tickets here
You can choose to have your tickets mailed to you or sent home with your student. Tickets have no expiration date and make great gifts for friends, family, teachers and yourself!
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EDUCATION SUPPORT PROFESSIONALS WEEK IS MARCH 13–17
Thank You, Classified Staff!
 On behalf of EMS PTSA and the entire school community, we express our heartfelt gratitude for your unwavering support in every aspect of education. Your dedication and hard work are instrumental in creating a positive and nurturing environment for our students.
From maintaining the facilities to ensuring students' safety and security, you consistently go above and beyond what your job dictates. Your tireless efforts have not gone unnoticed; we are truly grateful for your commitment to excellence.
Your contributions are essential and integral to our school's success. We look forward to continuing to work together to support every aspect of education.
In appreciation,
EMS PTSA Board of Directors
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3 EMS Students Recognized for Excellence in Writing
 Three Evergreen students were among 38 LWSD students earning honors in the nationwide Scholastic Art & Writing Awards.
- Arnav Kaja, Grade 8, Silver Key Award, Dramatic Script, “The Real World”
- Ila Lu, Grade 7, Honorable Mention, Flash Fiction, “Wisdom Arising B”
- Samitha Prakash, Grade 8, Silver Key Award, Poetry, “Iceberg”
The program is the nation's longest running and most prestigious recognition program for creative teens in grades 7–12. Congratulations to Arnav, Ila and Samitha!
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LWSD School Start Times Announced for '23-'24
Changes to school start and end times will take effect for the 2023-24 school year. Find the list of adjusted start and end times on LWSD's website. Evergreen Middle School will start at 7:50 am and end at 2:20 pm. The existing start and end times remain unchanged for the rest of the current 2022-23 school year.
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 LWSD WANTS TO HEAR FROM YOU
Help Inform LWSD Calendars for '24-'25 Through '27-'28
Lake Washington School District is working with the Lake Washington Education Association to develop the school district calendar for the next four school years. Staff, students and parents are invited to weigh in on what they would like to see in the district calendar. Please complete this survey by this Tuesday, March 14, at 11:59 pm.
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Parents of Rising 9th Graders: Eastlake PTSA Needs You!
 Eastlake PTSA is seeking volunteers for the 2023-24 year. If you are interested in serving in one of these roles, please email nomcom@ehsptsa.org.
- Convocation Chair (Current chair is seeking one person to shadow her this year and take over next year)
- Communications — Website
- Communications — Graphics (Social Media)
- Holiday Bazaar Co-Chair
- Recognition Wall Tiles Chair
- Sustainability Chair
- Special Needs Chair
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Girl-Powered Robotics Workshop: March 25–26
 The Robotics Education & Competition (REC) Foundation is hosting a two-day, weekend workshop in Kirkland for girls in grades 6–12 with limited or no experience in robotics. Participants will design and build a robot to play in a series of driving and programming challenges.
WHEN: Saturday, March 25 Sunday, March 26
WHERE: Google Kirkland Bldg. D (451 7th Ave. S., Kirkland WA)
SIGN UP: $15 per student — REGISTER HERE
Space is limited, and the wait list is first-come, first-served. Breakfast, lunch and snacks will be provided.
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Sustainability Around the Community
Green Opportunities Shared by EMS PTSA's Sustainability Chair
Are you looking for a way to get your kids out in nature and get some exercise while also helping our local parks stay healthy and green? If so, check out these volunteer planting events in Redmond in March!
March 25 (9 am to Noon)
Join volunteers at scenic Farrel-McWhirter Park for an invigorating morning of removing invasive plants! Register here.
March 25 (10 am to Noon)
Volunteers at Perrigo Community Park will take advantage of the wet, spring ground to remove invasive blackberry in preparation for planting new trees later in the year. Register here.
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 Helping Kids Build Skills Through Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Challenges are a fantastic opportunity for your child to learn decision-making skills. With your support, they can learn the basic skills of think, feel, and then act—key aspects of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). CBT is based on the idea that how we think and act both affect how we feel. By changing our thinking or behavior, we can change our emotions. Learn more at Balance in Mind's next Parent Chat.
WHEN: Wednesday, March 15 at 7 pm
WHERE: Online on Zoom — Register Here
Balance in Mind is a program of the Lake Washington Schools Foundation.
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Find Your Fit: High School & Beyond
Not sure what to expect about the transition from middle to high school? At this Find Your Fit webinar, college counselor Mary Pat O’Neil will give middle school parents an overview of high school courses, high school graduation requirements, as well as the different paths and options available after high school.
WHEN: Thursday, March 16 from 7 to 8:30 pm
WHERE: Online on Zoom — Register Here
Find Your Fit is a program of the Lake Washington Schools Foundation.
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 Upcoming Community Service Events for Kids
Kids Coming Together provides opportunities for local youth in grades 3–8 to make new friends and connect with their community through service events led by high school students. Visit KCT's website to register for these upcoming events:
- March 15: St. Patrick's Day Cookies to Thank the City
- March 22: Clean & Dress Dolls for KidVantage
- March 27: Plant Flowers at Evans Creek Preserve
Kids Coming Together is a program of the Lake Washington Schools Foundation.
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 Notes From the Backpack: Raising Children Who Love the Environment
Kids can learn so much from the great outdoors! Tune in to the season finale of National PTA's podcast to learn how families can explore the environment together and raise kids who care for the planet. Bianca Myrick, executive director of the Virginia Association of Environmental Education, shares ideas on how you can replace screen time with green time at home and advocate for environmental education in your child's school. Listen now.
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Last Call to Register for LWSF's Be the Bridge Spring Benefit!
 Lake Washington Schools Foundation is thrilled to bring back its first in-person luncheon since 2019! Register TODAY to join the event on March 23 to see LWSF's programs at work, hear stories of growth, and witness how your contributions make a difference to the students in our community.
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More Community Opportunities
Find LWSD-approved events and opportunities for students and families via Peachjar. View Evergreen's e-flyers here.
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WE COULDN'T WAIT UNTIL FRIDAY TO SAY IT:
Our Evergreen Eagles Are the Pot of Gold AND the Rainbow!
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3/24: Theater Club Production: Beauty & the Beast
(7 pm, Redmond High School)
3/25: Theater Club Production: Beauty & the Beast
(2 pm, Redmond High School)
Full EMS PTSA Calendar | EMS Calendar | LWSD Calendar
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"There is no greater disabliity in society
than the inability to see a person as more."
— Robert M. Hensel
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