GLES PTA Weekly Update

Our very own Lisa Merlin was chosen as the Puget Sound Education Services District Regional Teacher of the Year, and we couldn't be prouder. Ms. Merlin teaches our kids to take care of each other, to be curious about the world, and to love themselves and their community. Special thanks to Jessica Bidwell, 2nd grade Room Parent, who completed the application and explained to the panel just how special Ms. Merlin is. Read more here: https://www.psesd.org/news/detail/~board/news/post/puget-sound-educational-service-district-names-lisa-merlin-2027-regional-teacher-of-the-year

You've worked hard all month riding and rolling, and now it's time to turn in your bike bingo cards for a chance to win some prizes. Turn in bingo cards to classroom teachers between Monday and Friday next week, June 1-5.

They are so excited to welcome our 5th grade families to Eckstein Middle School this fall! They are looking for new volunteers to fill board positions for the 2026-2027 school year. No experience is needed and volunteers will be mentored by experienced incumbents and departing board members. Volunteer commitment varies by position but is very manageable and flexible.

If you are interested in learning more, please fill out their survey and a member of their nominating committee will contact you.

If you have any questions, please contact president@ecksteineaglesptsa.org.

Is your student in 4th or 5th grade and interested in math? Come join elementary students from all across Seattle at Lincoln High School from 1pm to 4pm on May 30th, 2026 for the third annual Lincoln Math Competition and an afternoon of fun, free snacks, and plenty of math! Registration is free, and students of any skill level may attend (Targeted towards 4th and 5th graders, but all elementary students are welcome). If you are interested, please fill out this interest form to be the first to receive the registration form when it opens! Official registration will open on Friday, April 17th, here’s the link to the interest/email-list form: Lincoln Math Competition Email List Sign-Up – Fill out form

If you have any questions, please email lincolnseattlemathclub@gmail.com or check out our website: https://lincoln-math-club.vercel.app/

July 7-9

9:00am-1:00pm

Eckstein Middle School Playing Field, 3003 NE 75th Street

Contact: Joe Lampitt, joe.lampitt@gmail.com

After Spring Break, Roaring Mouse kicks off its final Monday Drawing & Painting session of the school year, along with Mother's and Father's Day gift-making mini sessions on select early release Wednesdays. They’re also hosting a special Creative Community Mother’s Day Mandala class for grownups on Saturday, May 9 from 2-4pm with local artist Chinmayi Reddy.

Summer registration is now open for Afternoon Art Camps, featuring fun themes like Fun with Fibers, Time Travelers, Earth Wonders, and PNW Explorers. Summer at Roaring Mouse is always a favorite!

Camp Lemonade is a small summer program where kids learn the fundamentals of business and sales by building their own lemonade concept from start to finish. Campers work on branding, pricing, pitching, and teamwork, then finish the week selling their lemonade creations.

Program details:
• Ages 9 to 13
• Maximum 24 campers per week
• Indoor program with outdoor components
• Located in Queen Anne

2026 Camp Dates:
• July 13 to 17
• July 27 to 31
• August 10 to 14
• August 17 to 21
Monday through Friday, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm

Camp Lemonade is run by two local founders. See our website here. One is a high school student. The other is the founder of the Women in Tech Regatta, along with numerous other companies and businesses.

Founded by Ballard High School gymnastics coach Stephanie Gundel, the gym will offer recreational and competitive gymnastics as well as ninja and more. Join our email list for updates and early registration: www.discovergymnasticsballard.com

We've started a Discord Server for our school community! Join today and we will help get you started, including linking you into your child's grade level community. We can also connect you to rapid response and mutual aid groups in the area.

https://discord.gg/epHtenECDp

See you there!

How can we improve PTA communications? We welcome your feedback!

Email: roomparents@greenlakedragons.org
Website: www.greenlakedragons.org