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September 27, 2026
Quick Links: Einstein PTSA | PTSA Calendar | School Website | LWSD Website
Date | Event | Location/Time |
October 1 | Intermediate Choir Begins | Einstein Music Room, 8:30am |
October 5 | Student Activities Classes Start | Einstein Before and After School |
October 9 | Math Challenge #1 Available | |
October 15 | Mod Pizza Fundraising Day | Mod Pizza in Redmond, All Day |
October 16 | No School - LEAP Day | All Day |
October 22 | Einstein Library, 9am-3pm | |
October 22 | Math Challenge #1 Due | |
October 29 | PTSA General Membership Meeting | Einstein Library, 6:30pm |
October 30 | PTSA Fall Festival | Einstein Gym and |
PTSA |
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Reflections Competition
Now is the time for students to start working on submissions for the annual Reflections competition!
This year's Reflections competition theme is What My Culture Means to Me.
A student may submit an entry in any one or more of six arts areas. Only original works of art are accepted. The six art areas are:
Literature – works of fiction, nonfiction, poetry, prose, drama, short stories and lyrics.
Music Composition – original musical composition, with or without words.
Photography: color or black and white, included techniques: photogram, negative sandwich, and multiple exposure.
Visual Arts: drawing, painting in tempera, oil, acrylic, watercolor & t-shirt paints, computer generated art, two-dimensional collage, printmaking, needlework & leather tooling.
Film/Video: original works, with or without sound, of animation, narrative, documentary, experimental or music video/film.
Choreography/Dance: originally choreographed dance composition.
Participation is organized by student age and grade levels. Student works are critiqued against others in the same grade division.
All submissions are done through our local Einstein PTSA. More detailed submission instructions are coming soon, but you can start working on your projects today!
Learn more here!
Save on Yearbooks by Ordering Early
| Pre-Order Your Yearbook Today! Pide tu Anuario Hoy! Just click on the following link and create an account to access Einstein’s Yearbook. You'll be able to customize two free pages with your own photos! You can continue to customize your pages throughout the school year. https://www.treering.com/purchase?PassCode=1016880714452504 All orders receive a 10% discount NOW through 10/31!! Do you have pictures to share for yearbook consideration? Please send them to yearbook@einsteinptsa.org |
Math Challenge
Our first math challenge of the school year will be available online starting October 9th! The Math Challenge Program is a free, school-wide math enrichment initiative provided by our PTSA. Over the course of the school year, students engage with 15 bi-weekly sets of thoughtfully crafted math problems, each escalating in complexity to cater to diverse learning levels.
You can download the current math challenge when available here.
Submissions are collected online only here!
There are two ways to win prizes:
1. Random Drawings (After Each Challenge)
Prizes: 3 random students win after each challenge.
Eligibility: Anyone who completes the minimum number of questions for their grade is automatically entered!
2. Leaderboard Champions (End of School Year)
Prizes: Top 3 students in each grade.
Eligibility: Based on final standings on the online leaderboard at the end of the year.
Questions? Email: mathchallenge@einsteinptsa.org
Vision and Hearing Screening - Volunteers Needed!
Our annual Vision and Hearing Screening is on October 22nd from 9am - 3pm.
We are looking for:
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Sign up to volunteer here!
All volunteers must be district approved, start the process here.
or check your volunteer status here.
If you have questions, please reach out to: volunteers@einsteinptsa.org
More Volunteer Opportunities with the PTSA
Below are some open positions we need help filling!
Secretary: Keep our PTSA organized, compliant, and connected! This role serves as the official recordkeeper, ensuring all meetings run smoothly, historical documents are secured, and community volunteers are recognized for their impact.
Co-VP Student Activities: Help manage student activities registration, select courses, and assign parent chaperones.
Co-VP Fundraising: Help lead community fundraising initiatives and manage current campaigns while exploring new strategies to sustain the PTSA's annual operating budget.
Director of Advocacy: Champion inclusivity, equity, and student well-being! This non-elected executive position leads advocacy, inclusion, and student support initiatives—ensuring every student and family has access to district resources, special needs support, and essential community aid.
5th Grade Camp Fundraising Chair: Help plan and coordinate fundraising events specifically to raise money for our 5th grade camp! From pie sales to popcorn Fridays, we need your help to make sure these fundraising efforts are successful and support our 5th graders' annual camp experience.
Contact president@einsteinptsa.org if you are interested in volunteering!
School and LWSD |
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🧥 Lost and Found Update
Our lost and found rack—located in the front hallway near the main office—is filling up fast!
Please remind your students to check it regularly. Note: We donate all unclaimed items twice a year: at winter break (December) and at the end of the school year (June).
School Amazon Wishlist
Looking for another way to support our school? Please consider ordering an item from our Amazon wishlist! From new playground equipment to office snacks and general supplies, the school would greatly appreciate any of the items on this list!
Amazon Wishlist