June 13, 2025

Upcoming Dates

June

• June 16: EIM Petting Zoo (6:30 pm)
• June 17:
  7th Grade Fieldtrip (Lynnwood Skate & Bowl)
  6th Grade Fieldtrip (Tukwila Family Fun Center )
  8th Grade Pancake Breakfast, Awards Ceremony
  8th Grade Send-Off Parade (5-6:30 pm)
  Laptop Return All Grades
• June 18:
  8th Grade Fieldtrip (Argosy Cruises) – We still need several more chaperones
  Last Day of School (2:45 pm dismissal)

Next School Year Dates

• September 2 – WEB Day (2 – 4 pm)
• September 3 – First Day of School
• September 16 – School Picture Day
• September 20 – Eckstein 75th Anniversary Celebration (10 am – 1 pm)
• September 25 – Curriculum Night (6:30 – 8 pm)

We Have Met All of Our Chaperone Needs!

Thank you to the over one hundred parent/guardians who signed up for our end of year fieldtrips and Camp Orkila in the fall. Without your help, these fieldtrips would not be possible!

Expectations for Students Returning from Fieldtrips

• Students returning from end-of-year field trips are expected to remain at school until the regular dismissal time. While they may ask to leave early, we kindly ask that all students stay on campus for the full day.
• Early dismissals put a significant strain on our limited staff, especially as we supervise all grade levels and manage return logistics.
• 6th & 7th graders, upon return from their fieldtrips on June 17, will return their laptops then join 8th graders for a fun assembly.
• 8th graders, upon return from their fieldtrip on June 18, will return to their homerooms with the expectation that they remain in school until the 2:45 pm dismissal.
• Please talk with your student ahead of time about staying until the end of the school day.
• Thank you for your understanding and support!

Time is Running Out to Check Our Lost & Found – We Donate all After School Ends

Congratulations PTSA Award Winners

Congratulations!
Justin Matthews – Outstanding Educator
Carman Allaya – Outstanding Advocate
Ann Sonnen – Golden Acorn

Six 8th Grade Yard Signs Available to Purchase

Attention Eighth Grade Families: We have six more graduation yard signs You can order them from the link below. Once ordered, we will receive an email confirmation from the vendor. Then you will be able to pick up the sign in the Main Office.
Here is the link. Graduation Signs Use the dropdown menu to choose Eckstein.

Volunteers Needed for the Eighth Grade Send-off – June 17, 2025 (Times Vary)

We need help to set up and run the 8th grade send-off celebration. We ask that families with students in sixth and seventh grades help with the send-off so the 8th grade families can enjoy the event. Volunteer needs include event set-up, cake service, clean-up and beverage donations. Thanks for helping make this a terrific send-off for our students and families! Sign up here: Sign up to volunteer for Eight Grade Send-Off

Flock of Eagles Staff Band Success!

It is looking like we crossed over $40K in donations from our 2nd Annual After School Special. That’s AMAZING! Thank you to everyone who donated and all who showed up to cheer on our staff band! Please sign up using this link: Sign up to volunteer for Chaperones for Camp Orkila in October 2025

Volunteers Needed for Laptop Return on June 17, 2025

We need your help checking the student laptops at the end of the year. Volunteers with scan in laptops and organize cords and laptops.
Eighth Grade Check in – 9 – 9:30 am
Sixth Grade Check in – 2 – 2:30 pm
Seventh Grade Check in – 2:30 – 3 pm

If you can help, please sign up here: Sign up to volunteer for laptop return June 17, 2025

Library End of the Year Reminders

• Library books were due June 9th. If students are still using a book for a class, there are no fines for overdue books, so they can turn them in as soon as they are done. If students want to keep books for the summer, they will have to email Ms. Sterling emsterling@seattleschools.org to renew them on June 10th! Fines are only for lost books so if there is a fine listed and the book is turned in, the fine goes away. To check what books are out or any fines, log into The Source Check what books are out or any fines, log into The Source and click the library tab on the left.
• Summer checkout begins June 10th. Books checked out for the summer will be due on Friday Sept. 5th when we are back in the fall!
• If students read 10 Eagles Read books semester 2, they will be invited to the Eagles Read pizza party during both lunches on Friday, June 13th.
• Laptops will be returned Tues. June 17th with your classes. If you are leaving before that, you need to bring your laptop to Ms. Sterling in the library.
• While there is no summer reading required at Eckstein, if students do Seattle Public Library’s Book Bingo, they can bring it in, email Ms. Sterling, or show Ms. Sterling a picture of it filled out in Sept. and earn a prize!
• Want book suggestions? Check out the Eckstein library website! New Eagles Read books for next year have been chosen and are listed there and you can read them over the summer if you want!

Is Your Student Not Attending Eckstein or SPS Next Year?

If your student is not attending Seattle Public Schools or Eckstein in 2025-2026, please email Ms. Tai, Registrar, jetai@seattleschools.org and fill out the SPS Not Attending Next Year (NANY) Form. Filling out the NANY Form ensures that SPS Enrollment receives official confirmation from the parent/guardian of your student’s plan to unenroll.

A Few Spots Left for 8th Grade Pancake Breakfast Volunteers

Tuesday, June 17, 2025 the Eckstein leadership and parent community will put on a pancake breakfast for our 8th grade class as part of the Promotion Day festivities.
Parent volunteers are needed to help cook, serve, and clean-up.
Arrive by 8:30am and we should be all cleaned up by 10:30-11. Please block off the whole time as we really need volunteers who can stay the full time.
This event is SUPER fun and the kids love it! Get ready to cook for 350!
Thank you for your help in supporting this! Wear your apron and running shoes!
*In the past, parents have made aprons with their child’s photo on it-baby/younger photo! The parents will need to coordinate should they want to do it.
If you’d like to volunteer please sign up here: Sign up to volunteer for the 8th grade Pancake Breakfast

Last Day Bell Schedule for June 18

We have a one hour early dismissal on the last day of school, June 18. Please note, though the last day of school is a Wednesday, students will be dismissed at 2:45 pm, one hour early from the regular day schedule.

• Period 1: 8:55 AM – 9:45 AM
• Period 2: 9:50 AM – 10:40 AM
• Period 3: 10:45 AM – 11:35 AM
• Period 4: 11:40 PM – 1:05 PM
• 1st Lunch: 11:35 AM – 12:05 PM (Class: 12:10 PM – 1:05 PM)
• 2nd Lunch: 12:35 PM – 1:05 PM (Class: 11:40 AM – 12:35 PM)
• Period 5: 1:10 PM – 2:00 PM
• Period 6: 2:05 PM – 2:45 PM

Attendance Matters! – Leaving School Early Procedures & Safety Reminders

At Eckstein we have noticed a recent increase in students leaving campus without signing out at the attendance office.

If your student needs to leave school before the regular dismissal time, please notify the Attendance Office in advance by email, phone call, or a signed written note. Advance notice helps us prepare for your student’s early departure and ensures a smooth and secure checkout process.

To maintain campus security and accountability, all students leaving early must check out through the Attendance Office. This procedure is critical to ensure we know the whereabouts of all students at all times and to uphold a safe school environment.

Early Dismissal Process:

• The Attendance Office receives your communication (email, call, or note).
• An Early Dismissal Slip is issued to the student during the class period closest to the dismissal time.
• At the designated time, the student reports to the Attendance Office, signs out, and is then permitted to leave campus.

Thank you for helping us prioritize the safety and well-being of all students.

Metro Bus Behavior Reminders from a Metro Bus Rider

This morning I took bus 79 to get to work. It was full of Eckstein students, and as someone who is Deaf/Blind, I had difficulty locating an available seat. Unfortunately, the driver pulled away before I could safely find one, and I ended up falling to the floor. I have a simple request: please talk to your kids about being respectful toward people with disabilities and the elderly, and encourage them to be more aware of those around them. Yes, I did report the incident to King County Metro, as the driver should have provided assistance. Thanks for listening.

Needs and Leads with Ms. Davenport, School Social Worker

Needs
We still need five beds and mattresses, as well as kitchen supplies for a family that just got into housing. They can be picked up maybe this Sunday or sometime next week or dropped off in Portable 9 in back parking lot. Please email me if you have any! XL and XXL clothing for boys also needed.
Amazon wishlist
Water bottles for summer and starting to collect back to school supplies!

Leads
North Seattle Titans Football Training
Today Friday the 6th 5-7pm -Jane Adams Field 1 (turf baseball field), Seattle WA
To assist with costs, there is a small registration fee to cover field and insurance expenses. If you need to have scholarship, please email Ms. Davenport for code.
(3 Sessions — 6/06, 6/20, & 6/27) $25 (Per Individual session)
North Seattle Titans Football Training

Magnuson Community Wellness Fair
All are invited to join us for a free, family-friendly event designed to connect you with essential local resources! Discover opportunities in healthcare, employment, and community support services—all in one place.

When: June 26th 11am-1pm
Where: Solid Ground 6831 62ND AVE NE, Seattle, WA
Erica Davenport
Social Worker, MSW
Eckstein Middle School
Work phone 206-252-5098

Eckstein 75th Anniversary Celebration – September 20, 2025

Eckstein Middle School
75th Anniversary Celebration
September 20, 2025; 10 am – 1 pm
Would you like to share your favorite memory or image from your time at Eckstein?
We are gathering videos and images for our anniversary video that we will show at the celebration.
Please email a short video (under one minute) and/or images to eckstein75th@gmail.com. In the email, make sure to include your name and the years you were at Eckstein either as a student or staff member.

Save the Dates

• Eighth Grade Promotion Celebration – June 17, 2025; 5-6:30 pm
• Sixth Grade Fieldtrip to Family Fun Center – June 17, 2025
• Seventh Grade Fieldtrip to Lynnwood Skate & Bowl – June 17, 2025
• Eighth Grade Argosy Cruise – June 18, 2025
• WEB Day for Incoming Sixth Graders – September 2, 2025
• Eckstein 75th Anniversary Celebration – September 20, 2025 (10 – 1 pm)
• 2025/26 Curriculum Night – September 25, 2025 (6:30 – 8 pm)

SPS in the Pride Parade

Please spread the word to your school community about SPS’s participation in the annual Seattle Pride Parade. All students, families, and staff are invited to join us on Sunday, June 29 to march with Seattle Public Schools in celebration of our LGBTQ+ community. We will be gathering/staging downtown along 4th Avenue before the parade departs at 11 a.m. Find us by looking for our classic yellow school bus! All are welcome.
The parade concludes at Memorial Stadium.
For questions, contact Sam Cristol, SPS Health Education, at secristol@seattleschools.org or visit the Seattle Pride website.

Summer Opportunities for Middle Schoolers

We are listing summer camps and opportunities that are emailed to us. We don’t endorse these camps and they are not a part of SPS. If you have a summer camp you would like included, please email Ms. Detering at jrdetering@seattleschools.org

Summer School for Graduating 8th Graders

The Seattle Skills Center offers Free summer classes for rising 9th-12th graders at locations around our district. Students earn 0.5 CTE credits and can learn about a wide range of career options! Please send along to any interested students/families!

Summer School runs from July 8th – July 25th

Students can take classes in:

• Construction
• Advanced Manufacturing
• Media Arts
• Careers In Teaching
• Radio Broadcasting
• And much more! See the Full Class List here

All courses are

• Free
• Exploratory
• Available to all SPS incoming 9th-12th graders
• Provide a .5 CTE credit upon completion

Registration for Skills Center Summer 2025

Help Us Grow The Game: Youth Basketball Camp @ Ingraham High School!

This summer, our athletes are on a mission: to connect as many kids and youth as possible to the sport of basketball and to spread the love of the game throughout our Seattle community.

As part of that mission, we’re excited to host RAM Camp — a fun, high-energy basketball camp for kids ages 6–14. No experience necessary — just a willingness to have fun and learn!

🏀 RAM Camp Details:
🗓 July 14–17
🕘 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 Ingraham High School Gym
💵 $150 per child (scholarships available – just reach out!)
🔗 Register for Ram Camp

Campers will build skills, play games, and be mentored by our incredible high school athletes and coaches. All proceeds directly support our girls basketball program — helping cover uniforms, equipment, tournament fees, and team events.

We’d love your support in spreading the word. If you’re able to share this opportunity with your families or post the attached flyer, we’d be incredibly grateful. Our goal is to pack the gym, build community, and maybe even meet a few future Rams along the way.

Nathan Hale Summer Volleyball Camp
The camp would allow your students to have experience playing in a high school gym while learning volleyball skills directly from Nathan Hale High School head coaches Lisa Srithongsuk and Kyle Wong as well as JVC, JV, and Varsity players. The proceeds from the camp are a fundraiser that would directly benefit the Nathan Hale High School volleyball team.

Nathan Hale Summer Volleyball Camp
Grades: Rising 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th graders
Dates: August 4th-7th, Mon- Thur
Time: 4:00-7:00
Cost: $150
Questions: Contact Jill Richard, jillrichard00@gmail.com (parent to Varsity setter and rising senior, Frankie Richard)

Three Dragons Academy Summer Camp Registration is now open online!
TDA has a full summer of amazing camps and registration is now open! Dungeons&Dragons, Improv, Spy Academy, Hoghedges Sorcery School, Musical Theatre, a variety of outdoor adventure camps and so much more!
Three Dragons Academy Summer Camp

Seattle Pacific University Youth Girls Basketball Camp
The Seattle Pacific University Women’s Basketball Program would love to invite you all to our Youth Summer Camp! (3rd to 8th Grade)Designed for young female athletes of all skill levels, this fun and instructional camp is a great opportunity for young athletes to learn from collegiate coaches and players. Campers will work on:

• Fundamental skills (ball handling, shooting, defense)
• Game strategies and conditioning
• Confidence-building drills and mini-games
• Meeting new friends and enjoying a great campus experience!

Each participant will receive:

• A camp t-shirt
• Individual instruction and group coaching from SPU student athletes and coaches
• Access to university athletic facilities

Please use the Register for Seattle Pacific University Youth Girls Basketball Camp to register. Spots are limited, so sign up soon!

Lincoln Volleyball Summer Camp

July 9-11 – Rising 5th through 8th graders are welcome to join us for a half day (morning or afternoon) or full day camp run by the Lincoln Volleyball players. Half day sessions are from 10:00 am to 12:30 pm or 1:30 pm to 4:00 pm and are $150 per camper. Full day camp is from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm (lunch not included) and Is $275 per camper. All campers get a t-shirt and all proceeds go directly to the Lincoln Volleyball program.  Register and get more information about the Lincoln Volleyball Summer Camp or reach out to Coach Ware at rmware@seattleschools.org

Camp Invention, a hands-on STEM summer camp that encourages creativity, teamwork, and innovation in elementary students. This year, we are excited to open up Leadership-in-Training (LIT) opportunities for students entering 7th, 8th, and 9th grade—and I would love your help spreading the word!  Learn more about Leadership in Training – Camp Intervention

Camp Invention Details:
July 21st–25th, 2025
8:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Hazel Wolf K-8, Seattle

Husky Basketball Summer Camps

Multiple weeks and ages. Learn more at Husky Basketball Summer Camps

Ravenna-Eckstein Community Center
Learn more about exact dates and descriptions: Ravenna-Eckstein Community Center

• Neighborhood Clean Up
• Teen Biking Group
• Sail Sandpoint
• Beach Bus
• Brunch
• Walk the Talk – Teen Hiking Club
• Teen Movie Club
• Teen Photography