 Nominate a Deserving EMS Volunteer or Educator!
Each year, Evergreen Middle School PTSA recognizes volunteers and educators who have given outstanding service to our children and school community by presenting them with honors such as the Golden Acorn, Golden Eagle, Walter J. Ferguson, Outstanding Advocate and Outstanding Educator awards. [read descriptions of the types of awards]
Being nominated by peers to receive an award is a huge testament to our volunteers' and educators' contributions, so we invite you to participate in this special tradition by submitting a nomination.
If you have questions or wish to email your nomination, please contact president@evergreenptsa.org. Nominations are due this Friday, May 19.
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 Congratulations to Our Evergreen Mathletes!
Our Evergreen Math Is Cool mathletes traveled to Moses Lake on April 29 to compete in the MIC Masters Round.
Reyansh Rastogi ranked third individually in grade 6. Anthony Cao and Saamik Agrawal ranked sixth and seventh.
Siddhant Lodha, grade 7, ranked fifth in the Algebra 1 Category for individual MIC 7th/8th grade Masters.
Congratulations and best wishes to all the students!
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DATE CHANGED!
EMS PTSA Membership Meeting Rescheduled to May 25
 Please mark your calendars and plan to join us at our next general membership meeting! We will be electing our new board and approving our budget for the 2023–2024 school year.
WHEN: Thursday, May 25, at 10 am
WHERE: Online on Zoom (link will be in our May 21 newsletter)
You don't need to be a PTSA member to attend, but only members can vote. Not a member yet? Join here!
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 Krispy Kreme Fundraiser for EMS PTSA
Order some delicious Krispy Kreme doughnuts while supporting our PTSA and saving travel time and gas money!
→ One dozen doughnuts cost $16, with $9 going to our PTSA!
Orders placed now will be ready for pickup at Evergreen during our June 13 Open House between 6 and 8 pm only.
***A very limited amount of doughnuts will be available the evening of the event for $20 per dozen, so order in advance and save!***
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 EMS PTSA Is Seeking 2023-24 Club Chairs
The following enrichment clubs have vacancies for volunteer chairs for the '23–'24 school year:
- Reflections program chair
- Coding Club chair
- Chess Club chair (EMS PTSA partners with a vendor who coaches students; the club chair acts as a liaison between the vendor and families.)
If you are interested or curious about volunteering to lead our children in these clubs, please contact us at enrichment@evergreenptsa.org. Please also don’t hesitate to join our team and start a new club if you have any other interests that are not currently offered at EMS. Remember, together, we can achieve so much more!
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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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 WCAS and SBA Testing Begins This Week
Please refer to the full post on ParentSquare regarding the student testing schedule this week at Evergreen.
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 Evergreen Dance Ticket Sales Close Thursday
Tickets for this Friday's school dance can be purchased this Monday through Thursday from 8 am to 1 pm and during second lunch for $7 (exact change in cash, card or check payable to Evergreen Middle School) at the cashier window in the Commons, or online. No tickets will be sold on the day of the dance or at the door.
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 Last Special Education Group Meeting of the Year on Tuesday
Join LWPTSA Council's Special Education Group (SEG) for our May meeting! The meeting kicks off at 6:30 pm with family networking. At 7 pm we'll begin our presentation on the Best Buddies supported employment and one-to-one friendship programs, followed by a facilitated discussion on future SEG plans.
WHEN: Tuesday, May 16, at 7 pm; family networking at 6:30 pm
WHERE: LWSD Resource Center Boardroom (16250 NE 74th Street, Redmond)
STAY CONNECTED: SEG Page | Facebook Group | SEG Newsletter
Questions? Please email Council's SEG co-chairs, Huma Zarif and Kaity Mason, at specialeducation@LWPTSA.net.
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Eastlake Drama Workshop for Middle Schoolers
Calling all middle school theatre students! EHS Drama will be hosting a workshop just for 6th to 8th graders in the Eastlake main gym this Wednesday, May 17, from 3 to 5:30 pm. Join us for an afternoon of fun improv games, monologue writing, dance and more.
Tickets for this event will be sold at the door for $20 cash or check made out to EHS Drama. All proceeds from this event will help our troupe go to the International Thespian Festival in June. Please fill out this form if you are able to make it, and we look forward to meeting our future Wolves!
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 How to Talk So Your Teen Listens &
How to Listen So Your Teen Opens Up
Cómo hablar para que su adolescente escuche y cómo escuchar para que su adolescente hable abiertamente con usted
Balance in Mind's Parent Chats feature experts in youth mental wellness with interactive virtual discussions around topics such as anxiety, depression, social media and more. This Wednesday, May 17, at 7 pm, join the online chat to demystify how to open the lines of communication with the mystifying creature that is your teen.
→ Register at: lwsf.org/parentchat
→ Regístrese en tinyurl.com/comoescuche
Balance in Mind is a program of the Lake Washington Schools Foundation.
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In-Person Parent Education Event: Raising Resilient Teens
All LWSD parents and caregivers are invited to an in-person event to learn practical strategies for supporting your teen's mental health and nurturing healthy relationships. Local expert Sheri Gazitt from Teen Wise will join with a local medical professional and Eastlake High School counselors to discuss the pressures and difficulties of being a teen in a high-achieving community, how to cultivate healthy relationships, and who to contact at EHS if you are worried about your child or a friend. No registration needed.
WHEN: Wednesday, May 17, at 7:30 pm
WHERE: Eastlake High School – Lower Commons
This event is sponsored by EHS, Eastlake PTSA and Balance in Mind.
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Attention, Incoming RHS 9th Graders: It's Never Too Early for High School Drama!
 Calling all 8th grade parents interested in or just curious about RHS drama next year! With summer picnic and first-week-of-school musical tryouts, this is the perfect time to learn about RHS drama. The parent support club, AKA Drama Boosters, invites you to our upcoming meetings:
If you have trouble logging in, please text Rachel at 206-383-6589.
For information about this or any future drama events, we encourage you to sign up for the drama parents newsletter.
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Free Virtual Screening of 'Screenagers: Next Chapter'
 From May 21 to June 4, Lake Washington Schools Foundation invites you to watch Screenagers: Next Chapter — Uncovering Skills for Stress Resilience, from the comfort of your home. This film examines the science behind teens' emotional challenges, the interplay of social media, and what we can do to help them build crucial skills to navigate stress, anxiety and depression in our digital age.
→ Register for your free virtual ticket here.
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Kids Coming Together Events
Kids Coming Together community service events are great opportunities for children grades 3–8 to meet new friends and connect with their community.
Kids Coming Together is a program of the Lake Washington Schools Foundation.
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Sustainability Ambassadors Youth Leadership Development Program
Community Opportunity Shared by Our Sustainability Chair, Aspen Richter
 Do you know a middle school or high school student who is passionate about student leadership and climate action? Sustainability Ambassadors is hosting an online, peer-to-peer open house for students interested in joining its Youth Leadership Development Program, on Monday, May 22, from 7 to 8 pm. The program seeks to train student teams to help lead on climate action at a local level. To get the Zoom link, students will need to register here.
This is an independent program neither affiliated with nor endorsed by EMS PTSA or LWSD.
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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 Celebrate and Recognize …
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5/19: EMS ASB School Dance (7 pm)
EMS PTSA Award Nominations Due
5/25: EMS PTSA Membership Meeting (10 am)
5/26: LWSD LEAP Day (No School for Students)
5/29: Memorial Day (No School)
5/30: Regular School Day
6/13: EMS & EMS PTSA Open House (6 pm)
Full EMS PTSA Calendar | EMS Calendar | LWSD Calendar
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"Being a mom has made me so tired.
And so happy"
— Tina Fey
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