Eckstein Orchestra will again be selling holiday greenery this year. This has been a very successful fundraiser for us. Below please find a link to the flyer and order form to assist with sales. As you can see we will have a variety of beautiful products from which to choose. (red bows are sold separately) Please collect money for your sales upfront. Checks should be made out to Eckstein Orchestra and are due with your order.

We encourage you to sell these greenery products to family, friends, and neighbors.

Donations to this event can also be made if someone would like to support this effort in other ways.

This fundraiser has the potential to be very successful for the Eckstein Orchestra. We encourage all families to participate. The profits raised from this support our programs, buys needed supplies, music, instruments, and student scholarships.

This benefits us all!!!

Prices for Holiday 2008:

Table Wreath $15, Mixed Wreath $20.00, Noble Swag $21.00, Cedar Garland $30.00,

Large Candy Cane $26.00, Cone Potpourri $12.00, Mini Charm $10.00, Bows $1.50.

Our supplier has not increased the price in 2008.

If you have any questions for this fundraiser please address them to Bill Trettenero, trett56gmail.com, 206-526-1189

Important dates: Please start selling NOW!

Please return order forms by Friday November 7^th to Mr Smith (Orchestra teacher).

Orders will be available the 1^st week of December, date and time of pickup TBA.

**********Thank You for supporting the Eckstein Middle School Orchestra***********

2008 Wreath Sale Flyer

The Project will start on Oct 21st in RM 117.  The schedule will be as follows:

• 3:40pm - 4:30pm    beginning students
• 4:35pm - 5:30pm    advanced students

Please contact Mr. Smith with questions bwsmith@seattleschools.org

Mr. Smith’s Junior and Senior orchestras have brought home to Eckstein three Gold Medals during the month of March from regional festivals in Gresham, Oregon, and Western Washington University in Bellingham.

• Gresham: First Place for Senior Orchestra
• Bellingham: Gold Medal for Junior Orchestra, and Gold Medal for Senior Orchestra

These are great accomplishments as they were up against some very stiff competition in both divisions. The dedication these kids and Mr. Smith have is remarkable, and has paid off in spades! Thanks to all who worked so hard to make this happen!

Congratulations to our director Brad Smith for his selection as one of six teachers recognized as a “Teacher Who Makes a Difference”. This award is sponsored by Sylvan Seattle and KING 5 TV. Brad will be recognized in a 15-second vignette to be aired over the next several months. Please take time to let Mr. Smith know how proud we are of his accomplishment!