Parent Ed: Recognizing Mental Health Symptoms in Teens

Please join us  December 2nd, 7pm  online for an evening of learning. We all worry about our children's mental health, especially when we hear about an 'anxiety epidemic'. But when are our kids just being kids? When should we be concerned and seek help? Dr. Amy Mezulis , a clinical psychologist with years of experience in the field of adolescence mental health, will answer these questions and more. Dr. Mezulis is a licensed clinical psychologist, a professor and chair in the department of Clinical Psychology at SPU and the co-founder and chief psychologist at UpLift . Link to join available ... read full article

Election Day is November 3, 2020

All Washington State ballots should have arrived in voters' mailboxes. Voting began  October 16  and ballots will be accepted until 8pm November 3 . Don't wait! Vote now by mailing your ballot or dropping it off at an official ballot box . Not registered? Register now ! ... read full article

Reflections Entries - Deadline Extended to Nov. 2

This year's Reflections program is in full swing! Student entries in the dance choreography, film production, literature, music composition, photography and visual arts categories are due! We've extended the deadline into next week because of technical issues.  Visit our  Reflections page for information and instructions.    ... read full article

Save the Date: Seniors Parent Chat

February 17th, 7pm Class of 2021 Parents – mark your calendars! You’re invited to join a virtual evening with Eastlake Principal Chris Bede, Eastlake staff and PTSA to chat about the planning of senior celebrations this year. This is a great opportunity to get insight into how the school, ASB and PTSA are collaborating in the planning, provide your input and feedback, and get your questions answered. Watch your email inbox next week for an invitation email. ... read full article

LGBTQ+ Panel

December 2, 7pm  online  Join for an evening of sharing and learning – find out about supports in our schools and how you can be a valuable ally! Parents, caregivers, guardians, grandparents, aunts, friends, uncles and students are all welcome to attend. Presented by the Lake Washington PTSA Council in conjunction with the LWSD. Special thanks to PFLAG for their partnership and many key inputs in coordinating this panel event. Please  RSVP here  and the webinar link will be sent to you prior to the event. View event flyer here . Got questions? Please email  parent.ed@lwptsa.net   ... read full article

American History Traveling Museum: Unspoken Truths

December 3 Join virtually for a special cross school and community event funded by the PTSA, this Thursday December 3 from 2-3 pm. Eastlake’s Black Student Union and 11 th  grade team presents Delbert Richardson’s award winning American History Traveling Museum: Unspoken Truths. About the Museum: “The founder of The Unspoken Truths has passionately collected and amassed an admirable assortment of artifacts that symbolizes the African experience in the Americas and Europe. They are joyful relics of family moments, and everyday products invented or patented by African Americans – the ironing board, cell phone technology, golf tees, and a pencil ... read full article

Thanks for Giving Scholarship Auction

The auction is open online until  December 2, 8pm. The Lake Washington PTSA Council began its scholarship program over 35 years ago to assist graduating seniors and district staff with the costs of continuing education. Proceeds from this auction will keep this tradition going and fund these important scholarships. All are welcome and invited to bid on an array of experiences from the comfort of your home via the online auction link . For details click here . Got a question? Please email Auction Chair Melissa Stone.  ... read full article

Holiday Bazaar - Doors are Open!

Our Online Holiday Bazaar is open!  through November 13th. We are ecstatic that more than 50 of our long time (and some new) artists have opted to participate and we hope you choose local, hand made art for your holiday shopping! Visit http://bazaar.ehsptsa.org  Nov 7 - Nov 13! ... read full article

January Membership Meeting

Please join us for our January   membership meeting, January 27th at 6pm.    We will go through some procedural necessities like voting in our nomination committee, give an update on how PTSA has operated this year, and propose and vote on adjustments to our budget given what we’ve learned and observed. The school principal, Mr. Bede, will join to share updates and take questions. CLICK HERE TO JOIN THE MEETING For best experience, please  install Microsoft Teams on your computer or mobile device ahead of time.  ... read full article

Got Questions about the College Application Process? The Counselor Is In!

December 4, 4-5pm Are you wondering how COVID-19 has impacted college applications? College timeline? Need advice on college essays? Parents and high school students are welcome to bring their questions and independent college counselor Mary Pat O’Neil will provide the answers! For free registration, visit:  www.lwsf.org/findyourfit ... read full article

Ready for the school year?

We are! We've been gearing up to pivot our operations for the new year. An online school year means there are new opportunities for PTSA to add value and improve the experience for our students. We are working with the school to identify these opportunities and will continue to provide the support we always have, filling in gaps where needed.  Join us! Become a member today! PTSA membership reflects a commitment to our students and our school, as well as the desire to positively impact the education of all children. Become a 2020-2021 member of the Eastlake PTSA today! p.s.  you ... read full article

Join the Eastlake PTSA!

Get all of your Back to School PTSA business done in one place! Click the button below to create an account (or to update information on your existing account), get your membership, donate, see our available mock testing options, senior events, our Eastlake Angels program, opportunities for volunteering, and our EHS Parent Pledge. PTSA membership reflects a commitment to our students and our school, as well as the desire to positively impact the education of all children. Become a 2019-2020 member of the Eastlake PTSA today! ... read full article

Seniors! Get your 10 seconds of fame!

As part of our  Convocation celebration for the Class of 2021, which will be a streamed virtual event, we want to include our own seniors telling us something about themselves. Seniors wishing to be featured need to send us a short video clip of themselves answering one of a few question options. Check out the  SeniorClips page on how to do it! Videos are due by May 15 .   ... read full article

Convocation Performance Auditions – Deadline Update

    Is your senior interested in submitting a performance to be shown at Convocation? Please have them look at our  Convocation Page  for details on how to submit an audition form. The deadline has been extended and application forms are now due April 26 with auditions held April 28. ... read full article

Senior Slide Show – Send us your Photos!

    Reminder that we want your senior’s baby and current photo for our traditional Senior Slide Show! More details and instructions on how to send these to us are on our Convocation Page . Deadline to send in photos is May 15 . ... read full article

EHS Wall Tiles: Order Now!

    Commemorate your student, family or staff member. Wall tiles can be ordered through April for installation in late June. Extended  deadline is Friday, April 30 . Order information can be found here . ... read full article

Eastlake Face Masks – Last Chance to Order!

We’d be placing our final order for Eastlake branded face masks on  April 30,  after which they will no longer be available for sale this school year. These are cotton, 3-ply masks with a pocket for a filter. Click here  to order.    Order them before April 30 th  to get them this year (about 2 weeks later). We will distribute to students that are in-person at school, and arrange for a pick-up date/time for those who are remote. Order today! ... read full article

Active Intruder Drills Explained - Safety Webinar

April 27, 7pm LWPTSA Emergency Preparedness Committee is hosting a safety webinar about Active Intruder Drills (aka ALICE drills) conducted in our schools. Join two Certified ALICE Instructors and experts in Criminal Justice, Dr. Brooke Gialopsos and Dr. Cheryl Jonson, as they explain what an ALICE (Alert, Lockdown, Inform, Counter, Evacuate) drill is and is NOT. You'll come away understanding why this multi-option training is important and useful in schools and how to talk to kids about these drills. The webinar will uncover the universal skills being taught through ALICE drills and how to manage our own fears of active ... read full article

Attention: Last Chance to Order Senior Apparel!

Don't miss this last chance to order your EHS class of 2021 senior apparel. Your senior classmates' names are printed on back. We have 100% cotton t-shirts with your choice of  black, cardinal or white starting at $10.00 for short sleeves. We also have long sleeve t-shirts, hoodies and senior face masks. View these items and order online  while you still can. The order deadline is Friday, April 30th . Don't miss this last opportunity to purchase these great looking keepsakes! ... read full article

Senior yard signs

  The seniors at Eastlake for the Class of 2021 have voted on the design of yard signs. They are available for purchase from local print shops. Please follow this  link for more information on how to purchase.   ... read full article

Seeking Board Members for the 2021-2022 School Year!

The EHS PTSA Nominating Committee is currently seeking candidates for our 2021-2022 open board elected positions. All positions are eligible for nomination, including Co-President, Treasurer, Secretary, VP of Volunteers, VP of Membership, and VP of Fundraising. PTSA leadership positions allow you to take a more active part in advocating at the local level for the benefit of all EHS scholars and give you the very exciting opportunity to see firsthand how your association allocates your money and works to improve the school community. You can find out more about the positions and let us know you’re interested by going to ... read full article

Embarking on the College Quest: How the Why leads to the What & Where

March 17,  7:00 pm   Are you and your teen overwhelmed by the college admissions process and wondering where to start?  Join us virtually on March 17 at 7 pm to learn about engaging tools and resources to launch your student’s college search while keeping the focus on finding the right fit for their unique needs. The session will be presented by Angie Luengen, Corsava and our community partner Michelle Silbernagel, Touchstone College Advising. More information and link to join here .  ... read full article

EHS PTSA Scholarships Now Open

Fill your college fund jar Seniors, apply for the PTSA Scholarships. Our PTSA offers 3 scholarships – The Katherine Siddoway Scholarship, The Community Service Award Scholarship and The Stan Chapin Perseverance Scholarship. Six $1,000 scholarships are awarded to different graduating seniors from Eastlake High School who will start college (either two-year or four-year) in the fall of 2021. To learn more visit the EHS PTSA Scholarships Program Page , or for any questions email scholarships@ehsptsa.org. Applications will be accepted until March 30 , 2021, 3 pm. ... read full article

Emotional Readiness to Return to School - Webinar

February 16, 7pm Blackwell PTA and Rockwell PTA are excited to present to the whole LWSD Community a special webinar on Tuesday, February 16 at 7:00 pm called "Emotional Readiness to Return to School".  Dr. Mary Schoenfeld who specializes in school crisis response has partnered with LWSD to help our community transition back to the classroom safely. Register here . ... read full article

ANGST- Anxiety Awareness Documentary

  February 25, 26 In partnership with  Overlake Medical Center & Clinics and Lake Washington Schools Foundation , Eastlake is thrilled to be offering a screening of ANGST , an anxiety-awareness documentary. This film shares stories of many kids and teens who experience anxiety as well as how they've found solutions and hope. It can be viewed from the comfort of your own home on February 25 or 26. Free to view, prior registration required at https://www.lwsf.org/angst . ... read full article

Got Questions?

Eastlake Principal, Chris Bede, will be joining our  January 27th Membership Meeting.  We are collecting your questions in advance to ensure Mr. Bede can answer them at the meeting. Please click below to submit your question, and join the meeting on the 27th to hear answers.  ... read full article

Interested in Joining Our Scholarships Selection Committee?

  Be part of  our  panel  to ensure all qualifying students get a chance at the 2021 Eastlake High School PTSA scholarships.   It ’ s only  for a  3 week   commitment starting in April 2021. Very simple and easy requirements  -   be a member of our PTSA and a parent of  a  non-senior  student(s) . What do you have to do?? R eading  and evaluating  applications  with  integrity and fairness according to criterions set by the Scholarships Committee.  To learn more about our Scholarships program, click here  Scholarships .  To volunteer for the sel ection panel, please ... read full article

WSPTA Essay Contest

This statewide essay contest explores the important and varied influencers in the lives and education of children – from the children’s perspective. Every day children are exposed to a variety of people and each one has an opportunity to influence the path a child decides to take. Whether it is someone that sparks an interest in a new topic, helps them work through a problem, shapes the kind of person they want to become by modeling behavior, simply listens to them, or any number of other actions, this is the platform for students to share their appreciation. The application deadline ... read full article

Senior Apparel – Last chance for Holiday Orders!

For class of 2021 – place your orders by November 26 to guarantee holiday delivery. What a nice gift for your senior for this holiday! Place your order  here . We will notify you when your order arrives and have a pick-up event at the school. ... read full article

Fall Community Service Awards List

Congratulations to students who made our Fall Community Service Award List! Click  here for the list of Service Award recipients. Students in all grades who complete at least 50 service hours are included on the Fall and Spring Award Lists. These lists will be published twice- in Fall before college application deadlines and in Spring before graduation. Huge thanks to Key Club for tracking the hours and compiling this list for EHS students! ... read full article

Reflections Competition Winners!

Congratulations to the following Eastlake students whose entries have been selected to advance to the next round of competition at the Washington PTSA Council level! Film Production Audrey Liv Gruian, Gr 11 Literature Shrimayee Narasimhan, Gr 10 Avni Rao, Gr 10 Music Composition Jaeden Kapur, Gr 11 Richie Uthaisombut, Gr 11 Photography Yajat Deshpande, Gr 9 Visual Arts 2D Yan Zhu, Gr 10 Kaitlyn Liu, Gr 10 Jennifer Yuan, Gr 10 Sambutha Babu, Gr 10 A big thank you to the following volunteers for dedicating their time to score the the reflections participants- Rinna Mai  -   www.soundsync.academy Amy Friedman -  www.smartwithart.net Marissa Corona ... read full article

Learn Which Test Is Best For You - ACT or SAT?

The ACT® and SAT® can be crucial parts of the college application. So which one’s better for your child? Well, it depends. Learn the differences, the similarities, and how to choose the test that’s best for your student. This webinar, will be presented by Tessa Selch of  Revolutionprep , our community partner and will cover the following topics- • The different challenges each exam presents • What makes a test right for each student • How colleges look at and compare each exam • Tips for developing a great test prep plan Register  here  to save a seat! All attendees ... read full article

Safety Night Webinars

The LWPTSA Emergency Preparedness Committee is taking the COVID-cancelled district-wide Safety Night Event from last Spring online into a webinar series for parents, students and staff. Join us for several webinars throughout the year on a variety of safety and emergency preparedness topics. Please RSVP for the first two webinars here . Links to join the meetings will come in the reminder email 2 days prior. Tuesday, December 1st, 7:00-8:00 pm - Safety & Privacy Online by Sarah K. Miller, Emergency Management Professional & Crisis Manager. This session will cover the basics of cyber hygiene, designed to help you and ... read full article

Eastlake Senior Apparel and Masks Are Here

If you’ve ordered shirts, hoodies or face masks for your senior (class of 2021), or regular Eastlake face masks, your order may have arrived. We will be handing out all orders up to October 9 order date this coming Tuesday, November 10th from 3:30pm to 5pm at the school. If your order is included, you should have an email in your mailbox. Haven’t yet placed your order? It’s not too late. Purchase your Senior Apparel and masks (class of 2021) or regular Eastlake face masks now to get them before the holidays! ... read full article

An Opportunity to fill your College Fund Jar

The College Bound Scholarship application deadline has been extended to November 30. The College Bound Scholarship is a state-funded program offered by the Washington Student Achievement Council. Students who meet one of these requirements can apply. The students family meets the income requirements, or the student is in foster care or a dependent of the state, or the student’s family receives basic food or TANF benefits. For more information, visit EHS Scholarships Program . ... read full article

SMILE – Amazon Smile is available on the Mobile app!

As we approach the holidays (or stock up on more toilet paper), a reminder about Amazon Smile.  When you use Smile, 0.5% of your eligible purchase dollars go to Eastlake PTSA. Go to https://smile.amazon.com , click “Get Started”, and look for Eastlake High School PTSA.  On the mobile app, go to the “hamburger” at the bottom right (three horizontal bars), scroll to Programs & Features, select AmazonSmile.  From there select Eastlake High School PTSA,  and moving forward every mobile Amazon-app based purchase will donate money to our PTSA. ... read full article

Financial Education for Seniors

We are partnering with  Financial Beginnings of Washington  to offer seniors the Financial Foundations course. The course covers key financial concepts and is held in five 1-hour online sessions. Five topics are covered, one per session, and include: Banking, Budgeting, Credit, Investing and Risk Management. This course is offered  free of charge , but registration is required. Sign up here ! Classes start November 10th.    ... read full article

Advocacy - What are Your Priorities?

Each year, ahead of the Legislative Assembly, the WA state PTA collects input and feedback from membership about legislative priorities to focus on. At the assembly, delegates from all state PTAs vote on the priorities for the next two years.  Please share your input in this  online survey and lend your voice to advocating for our students! The survey closes October 9.  ... read full article

Double your Impact!

Did you make a donation to the PTSA? Did you know many companies in our area will match your donation? Check to see if your employer is on the list . Matching donations make up a big part of our income and directly contribute to funding grants and school activities the PTSA supports. It only takes a few minutes!  ... read full article

Donations Needed for Eastlake Angels

Eastlake Angels is a collaboration between the PTSA and Eastlake High School that provides immediate and confidential assistance to students whose families are experiencing financial hardship. Eastlake Angels is 100% funded by donations, any dollar amount is appreciated. Donations are tax-deductible, and you can double your impact if your  employer matches donations !  Requests are already coming in from students who are falling short financially with home or back-to-school necessities. We need your help to keep up! Whether it’s for toiletries, clothing, school supplies, or class fees-donations are urgently needed! You can donate funds online  or schedule a drop-off f or gently used ... read full article

Seeking EHS PTSA Committee Chair for 2020-2021

The EHS PTSA is gearing up for next school year and we are pleased many of our chair and board positions are filled. We are looking for a few more volunteers to fill critical roles, please visit our  Open Positions page to see what the needs are, details about the roles and how to contact us.  ... read full article

WSPTA Game Development Competition

  The WSPTA Game Development Competition is a STEM-based program, introduced in 2016, to encourage and support student success. The purpose is to provide an opportunity for students, either individually or in teams of up to six members, to use their creative talents and express themselves by developing a game, either a physical board game or a computer game. This year's theme is "Hope". Students’ submissions are judged in the following areas: best board game, best computer game, arts and animation, game design, programming (code), and audio design. Submission date is March 1, 2021. More details  here . ... read full article

Community Service at Eastlake

Eastlake PTSA in collaboration with Eastlake High School offer a  Community Service Program that enables all EHS students to participate. Here's what you need to know: 1. Need ideas of how to serve? Click here .  2. Need to log hours? We have a new system! Check it out at http://www.ehs-service.org 3. Want to nominate a student for the Community Service Spotlight award? Click  here to submit your nomination.  4. Want to see past award winners? Visit our Community Service page .   ... read full article

Equity Book Club for students

Register by January 22   All students at EHS are invited to join the EHS Equity Book Club. Students will gain awareness and insight into the societal and political constructs of racism in America by reading and discussing the book Stamped: Racism, Antiracism, and You by Jason Reynolds. Jason Reynolds begins this book: This is not a history book. This is a book about the here and now. A book to help us better understand why we are where we are. A book about race. If you are interested in exploring more about why we are where we are, about ... read full article

Mock Testing - Sign Up Now

Mock tests (ACT and SAT) give students the opportunity to experience the tests and learn how they did on them. EHS PTSA is partnering with  Revolution Prep  to deliver these tests online for Eastlake students. Please see our  Mock Testing page for information about the process and how to sign up.  ... read full article