β Be Part of the 2026 - 27 Einstein PTSA Board!β
The Nominating Committee is looking for enthusiastic, dedicated parents and caregivers to help lead our Einstein PTSA next year!
Serving on the PTSA is a meaningful way to stay connected, support school programs, and help shape a positive experience for all students.
No prior PTSA experience is needed. If you have ideas to share and a willingness to serve, we invite you to join us!
There are roles for all levels of commitment and time availability. Some of our key open positions are Co-President, Vice President, Treasurer, and Co-VP Fundraising.
The Science Expo is coming up Friday, March 27th, from 6:00-8:00 PM in the Einstein Gym and Commons! Please join us for a fun-filled, family event where you can…
Browse student displays- check out your classmate’s experiment and research-based projects!
Participate in awesome hands-on science experiments!
Learn from outside demonstrators, including:
Nature Vision
Seattle Astronomical Society
Friends of the Issaquah Salmon Hatchery
Insect Safari
If your student is completing an experiment or research project, everything you need to know is located here: Science Expo 2026
PLEASE BE SURE TO READ THE GUIDELINES FOR ALL DISPLAY BOARDS, LOCATED ON THE WEBSITE! THE FOLLOWING GUIDELINES ARE ESPECIALLY IMPORTANT THE NIGHT OF THE EXPO:
Please DO NOT show models, materials, devices, and samples that relate to the project or experiment in front of the display. Instead, please attach ONLY PHOTOGRAPHS OR SMALL ITEMS to the display board.
Students will not personally present or demonstrate their project on the night of the Expo. All projects will be “Display Only.” Students can voluntarily stand by their project and explain their learning, but this is not required.
Display boards are brought to school the morning of the Expo, Friday, March 27th. THEY CAN BE PLACED IN THE HALLWAY NEXT TO THE OFFICE, WHERE THE LOST & FOUND IS USUALLY LOCATED. The board can be brought home when your family leaves the Expo that night or the next school day.
Lastly, we NEED VOLUNTEERS to help make the Expo a success! Please consider signing up to help with set up, monitor the quiet room, help run an experiment table, or clean up! Sign up here:
Calling Science Enthusiasts for Our First Science Olympiad!
Does your child love science, experimenting, and discovering how the world works? We’re excited to launch our first Science Olympiad team this year! We want to invite 3rd – 5th grade students who are curious, creative, and excited about science to join us for this fun learning adventure.
Students will work together to explore science concepts, solve challenges, and prepare for the Science Olympiad competition. Our goal is to form at least one team of about 15 students, supported by a parent coach.
So far, we have 10 students interested about it. If you already sent us an email, you should've received the latest information about the event. Let us know if you haven't.
We are still in search for kids and parents who would like to join. Please email: communications@einsteinptsa.org if your kid would like to participate or you'd like to receive more information.
πEinstein's Got Talent 2026π Auditions: April 1
PTSA invites all students to participate in Einstein’s Got Talent 2026! We’re excited to announce our annual school talent show, and it’s time to start preparing your act!
Key dates:
* Auditions: Wed, April 1, at 5:00 PM, EIN Gym
* Rehearsal: Wed, April 29 at 5:00 PM, RMS
* Performance: Fri, May 1 at 6:30 PM, RMS
Do you have a special talent? Whether it’s singing, dancing, playing an instrument, performing magic, comedy, acting, or any other amazing skill, this is your moment to shine on stage!
Audition Requirements:
- Be a student at Einstein - Prepare 1 minute of your act (full performances may be up to 3 minutes). - Bring your own music track or necessary materials
Don’t miss this fun opportunity to showcase your talent and perform in front of the Einstein community. We can’t wait to see all the creativity and talent our students bring to the stage!
Now Accepting Nominations for the Einstein Volunteer Awards!
Have you seen an Einstein volunteer or staff member go above and beyond this year? Let the PTSA know their name and what they've been doing by nominating them for the end-of-year PTSA awards! Your nomination could get them recognized for all of their efforts.
Who's eligible? Any staff member or volunteer. Some examples are people who help with PTSA programs and events, those who have helped teachers, bus drivers, or any staff member who you feel deserves recognition for their efforts.
Join the Fun-tastic Run Crew! Friday, May 15, 2026, 12:45 - 3:40 PM
Dear Einstein Otter community,
We are excited to announce that our school will be hosting our 8th Annual Fun Run event on May 15, 2026.
This is a great opportunity to come together as a community and support our students in a fun and healthy way! You can do your part by volunteering on the day of the Fun Run. In past years, it took 60+ awesome volunteers to make it all happen. This is our largest fundraiser and event of the year and together, we can make this event a smashing success and help the students have a great day!
Please go to this link if you are able to volunteer:
**LWSD Volunteer Approval Process** PLEASE Navigate HERE to apply for your volunteer background check (in case you haven't). It is quick, easy, and good for two years. Please note that you will not be able to volunteer at school until it has been approved.
This page serves as a hub for support and trusted resources for immigrant families and allies within our school district community. LWPTSA Council is committed to fostering a welcoming, inclusive environment where families can find information, share resources, and feel supported.
Special Education Group Meeting: March 24 Join LWPTSA Council's Special Education Group (SEG) to continue our conversation on creating guidelines for parents. We're going to have the special education district's team to answer questions and guide us. The meeting will kick off at 6:30 PM with family networking. At 7PM we will begin our formal program.
CHILD CARE IS AVAILABLE for LWSD students and school-aged siblings. Contact SpecialServices@LWSD.org by March 19 with your student’s name and age.
Note this meeting was originally scheduled for March 17 but has moved to March 24.Questions? Email LWPTSA Council SEG Chair Lilach Geppert-Shapira at SpecialEducation@LWPTSA.net.
School & LWSD
Join us for Einstein Literacy Night at Brick & Mortar Books! Thursday, April 2, 5:00 - 7:00 PM
Bring the whole family for an evening filled with stories, community, and giggles! Your favorite teachers, principals, and librarians (past and present) will be there reading fun-filled books to all the Einstein Otters who attend.
Families can explore the bookstore, discover new favorites, and even help grow classroom libraries by choosing a book from the teachers’ wish lists. Plus, 20% of everything purchased goes back to Einstein Elementary to help fill our school library with even more fantastic books!
Come join the fun. We can’t wait to read with you!
Author Visits Follow Up
On Monday, March 2, Kevan Atteberry visited all Kindergarten and 1st grade students to share his books and creative process. Kevan was entertaining and kept the kids guessing about all his silly “monsters” that he draws in his books. Lots of laughs could be heard, and some favorite characters were the bunnies from his book Bunnies!.
On Wednesday, March 4th, Emma Bland Smith visited the 4th and 5th grade students and discussed various forms of nonfiction writing from traditional research nonfiction (chockfull of facts with few photos) to narrative nonfiction that provides facts and information wrapped up in an entertaining story. Emma read The Gardener of Alcatraz and delighted students with her tales of researching the background of her real-life characters. The message she asked students to think about was, “Can people change?”
When Emma Smith visited with the 2nd and 3rd graders, she discussed how authors include “oh no” moments and conflict that keeps the story moving forward. She told students about how she received her first rejection letter from Ranger Rick Magazine in 4th grade, but she kept on trying.
Finally, Emma read Claude: The True Story of a White Alligator and enamored students with the story of this alligator who felt different and alone yet ended up living a happy life in the end.
Snack Donations
Heading to Costco soon?! The office is in need of individually wrapped snack donations for students experiencing food insecurity. Snacks can be dropped off at the front office. Please ensure that any donated snacks are nut-free! Need ideas? Use this list:
Goldfish crackers
Pretzels
Veggie sticks
Popcorn
Fruit snacks
Applesauce
Community
LWSF News - SEL Workshop
Transform Your Parenting with Social Emotional Learning (SEL). Want to build stronger family relationships and raise kind and resilient kids?
Social Emotional Learning (SEL) for Parents is a hands-on, interactive workshop designed to help you understand and manage your emotions, build empathy, make thoughtful decisions, and handle parenting challenges with patience and calm.
WHEN: Thursdays on Mar 19, Mar 26, Apr 2, & Apr 9, 10:00AM–Noon WHERE: LWSD Resource Center, 16250 NE 74th St, Redmond, WA 98052
Now Accepting Nominations for the Einstein Volunteer Awards
