We want to extend a heartfelt THANK YOU to the generous parents who sponsored popcorn for the entire month, treating our students to popcorn every Friday. Your kindness brought smiles, excitement, and a fun tradition the whole school looked forward to each week! Your support also helped make the 5th graders' camp possible this year! ๐ฟโจ
A big thank you as well to all of the parent volunteers who helped during last week’s Scholastic Book Fair. Your time, support, and enthusiasm played a huge role in making the event a success for our students and community. A special thank you to Ms. Ashley for her tremendous contribution in helping make this event happen. ๐
We are truly grateful for the incredible support from our Einstein community. Thank you for helping make our school such a special place!
Save the Date! Multicultural Night - Friday, February 27
Please join us in celebrating the rich diversity of our school community at Multi-Cultural Night, a free, fun-filled family event featuring a taste and tour of cultures and countries from around the world.
Families will have the opportunity to represent their culture and/or country of origin by sharing arts, crafts, food, and traditions through cultural tables, a parade, and live performances.
Planned activities include:
- Country/Culture Representation Tables (sign-up required) - Cultural Performances (sign-up required) - Cultural Attire Parade (no sign-up required)
More information and Sign-Up details will be shared soon. Stay tuned!
The Science Expo is coming up, Friday, March 27th, from 6:00pm - 8:00pm in the Einstein Gym and Commons! Would you like to share your scientific expertise, knowledge, or a cool science activity with Einstein students? Consider hosting a demonstration/experiment at the Expo!
We are excited to begin planning our first-ever Einstein Science Team, to participate at the Science Olympiad this year. We would love to involve students from 3 - 5 grade who enjoy science and discovery. We are hoping to create at least one team with about 15 students and one Parent coach.
If your child is curious about how things work, enjoys experimenting, problem-solving, or simply loves science, this will be a wonderful opportunity to explore those interests in a fun and supportive way. This event is still in the planning phase, and more details will be shared soon.
๐ฃ Math Challenge Tournament 2025–2026 at Einstein! ๐งฎ๐ April 3rd: Sign up now!
Dear Einstein Families,
We’re excited to share that Albert Einstein Elementary is hosting the Math Challenge Tournament®, a fun and nationally recognized math competition for students!
๐ซ Where: Einstein Elementary School – Gym ๐ Date: April 3, 2026 โฐ Time: 5:30 – 6:30 PM ๐ Registration Link: https://bit.ly/mctregister ๐ฒ Fee: $26 per student ๐ Last day to register: March 6, 2026 (or until slots are full)
Who can participate?
Grades 2 - 5
Grade 1 students may participate (compete at Grade 2, Division 2 level)
Open to students across all 50 states
Why participate?
Builds confidence & problem-solving skills
Encourages healthy competition
20% of registration fees go back to Einstein PTSA ๐
Please help us to collect a baby picture from your graduating 5th graders to create a special page for them:
- When? Before, March 31, 2026 - What picture should I send? Any picture that you love when your kid was younger than 4yo, with good resolution (as best as possible). - Where? Please send them to: yearbook@einsteinptsa.org. Don't forget to Include student's full name and teacher.
Fun Run Committee 2026
Help Put the Fun in Fun Run!
We've set the date for this year's Fun Run on May 15th, 2026. The students have an incredible time running around the school and competing to get the most class laps (and claim an ice cream party!). In past years, we have been able to raise more than $26,000 to help fund PTSA sponsored activities like the Art Docent program, Science Expo, Family Events like Multicultural Night, and much more.
We are looking for chairs for the following areas. Some involve planning before the event and some are more specific to the day of the Fun Run. We currently anticipate the Fun Run to occur from approximately 12:30 - 3:00pm on Fri, May 15th.
Please remember that you need to be an approved volunteer by LWSD.
There are lots of ways to get involved in ADVOCACY over the next few weeks! Please continue reading for lots of important information:
2026 Levies- PLEASE REMEMBER TO VOTE ON OR BEFORE FEBRUARY 10TH!
LWSD will have two levies on the February 10th ballot, Education Programs &
Operations (EP&O) and Technology and Capitol Projects. These levies must be renewed every 4 years and play a vital role in providing funding for our kids. Please learn more here:
LWPTSA is partnering with Eastside for All for an informative presentation by a community organizer on How to stay informed, aware, and safe regarding ICE activity in our community. The presentation will include information about individual rights.
Following the presentation, participants will assemble whistle kits and bracelets featuring the Eastside for All phone number for reporting ICE activity in local neighborhoods. Children ages 8 and up are welcome to help.
WHEN: Wednesday, Feb. 4, at 7 pm WHERE: LWSD Resource Center (map)
If you plan to join us and have extra beads at home (4mm–16mm) that you’d like to donate, please feel free to bring them to the event for our braceletโmaking activity. Thank you for your support!
CHILD CARE IS AVAILABLE for LWSD students and school-aged siblings. Please RSVP for childcare in advance by emailing Diversity@LWPTSA.net.
Questions? Contact LWPTSA Council DEIB Chair Morgan Sampson at Diversity@LWPTSA.net.
Einstein Advocacy Update
Check out the Advocacy Update from the Einstein PTSA General Membership Meeting on January 29th here: โAdvocacy Update Jan 29 2026.pptx
Valentine's Parties are happening on Wednesday, February 11th. Please make sure to check your Parent Square messages for your teacher details and party time.
Snack Donations
The office is in need of snack donations for students experiencing food insecurity. Please ensure that any donated snacks are nut-free, please (e.g., Goldfish)!
Snacks can be dropped off in the front office.
Upcoming Author Visits in Early March!
We’re excited to share details about two upcoming author visits taking place at the beginning of March!
Author Visit Schedule:
Kevan Atteberry will visit with grades K–1 on March 2.
Emma Bland Smith will visit with grades 2–5 on March 4.
We are partnering with Brick & Mortar Books to help families order books for these visits. Both authors will have time during their visit to sign pre-ordered books. Ordering portals are now live:
Join LWPTSA Council's Special Education Group (SEG). IEP, 504, IDEA, FAPE, SLP, OT, PT... So much terminology and so many processes go with having a disability in school. For our February meeting we’ll bring together a panel of parents who have gone through it and have an open discussion about what to do when your student needs support. We’ll start with a presentation on Disability in Society about the historical context of disability, and how differences are beneficial. There will also be adults with disabilities who can answer questions about their experiences. The meeting will kick off at 6:30 pm with family networking. At 7 pm we will begin our formal program. This will be followed by ample time for discussion and Q&A.
