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Upcoming Events
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Summer Playground Play Dates
Whittier Elementary Playground
New families are invited to join veteran Whittier parents and students to learn more about Whittier. Restrooms will not
be available; please plan ac
cordingly.
Saturdays - 10:30am to 12:00pm, August 13, 20, & 27
Wednesdays - 6:00pm to 7:30pm, August 17, 24, & 31
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Fill Us In
Wednesday, August 31, 2:30pm - 6:30pm
Whittier Elementary Gym
2:30pm - 3:30pm NEW FAMILIES ONLY
3:30pm - 6:30pm All families encouraged to attend
- Submit required school and district paperwork
- Receive your child's teacher assignment (paperwork must be complete)
- Learn about PTA events and opportunities
- Learn about after school enrichment and childcare options
- Drop off donations for the Bailey Gatzert School Supply Drive
Pick up your paperwork packet in advance, weekdays only, Aug. 24th - Aug 30th, 7am - 6pm, at Whittier's entrance. If you are not able to attend Fill Us In, your child's teacher assignment card will be in the mail to you immediately following the event.
NOTE: We are not able to accept your child's school supplies at Fill Us In this year. Please bring them to class on the first day of school unless your teacher communicates otherwise.
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Whittier Wildcat Welcome
Tuesday, September 6, 2pm - 4pm
Whittier Elementary Lunchroom
NEW FAMILIES ONLY
2:00pm - 3:00pm
Enjoy light refreshments, meet Principal Melissa Schweitzer
Kindergarten students meet their teachers, visit classrooms
Older students have Q&A, school tour w/ Principal Schweitzer & staff
3:00pm - 4:00pm
If you missed Fill Us In, complete required paperwork & learn about PTA events and opportunities
First Day Jitters
Monday, September 12th, 7:55am - 8:45am
Whittier Elementary Lunchroom
Whittier parents are invited for coffee and treats (provided) after drop off.
Back to School Potluck / Fall Family Movie Night
Friday, September 16th, 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Whittier Elementary Playground / Gym & Lunchroom
Bring the whole family and a dish to share. "Mr. Peabody & Sherman"
starts @ 7:30.
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PTA Information
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Bailey Gatzert School Supply Drive
Bailey Gatzert Elementary is Whittier's sister school. Each year we run a school supplies drive, holiday gift drive and book drive to support their school. Please consider picking up a few extra supplies (list below) and drop them in the labeled boxes at Fill Us In on Aug. 31st or by the Whittier office once school begins. The drive ends Friday, September 16th.
- Binders (1 inch)
- Colored Markers
- Colored Pencils
- Composition Books
- Expo Markers
- Glue Sticks
- Plastic Homework Folders
- Kleenex
- Pencils
- Pencil Boxes
- Scissors
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School & District News
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Whittier Bell Times
REMINDER: Whittier's school day will begin at 7:55am and end at 2:05pm.
Delayed Kindergarten Start
Seattle Public Schools is offering one-on-one teacher visits to every kindergarten family districtwide. To make time for these one-on-one teacher visits, the first day of school for every kindergartner will be Monday, Sept. 12.
Kindergarten teachers will meet with each family on Sept. 7, 8
or 9. Teachers will contact families in late August to schedule their 30- to 40-minute visit.
Students in grades 1-5 will start on Wednesday, Sept. 7.
School Supply Lists
School supply lists are posted on the Back to School page of the Whittier website. Please bring school supplies to class on the first day of school unless your teacher communicates otherwise.
While you are shopping, consider purchasing a few extra supplies for the School Supply Drive in support of Bailey Gatzert.
Staffing Update
Whittier has hired a new First Grade Teacher, Ms. Monica Castillo, who joins us from California. Welcome Ms. Castillo!
We also want to welcome August Lee, baby boy to Second Grade Teacher Ms. Greening. August was born August 3. Principal Schweizer and the interview team are currently looking to hire a long-term sub for Ms. Greening.
2016-17 District Calendar
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Community News & Events
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After School Enrichment Classes
After School enrichment classes will be offered
at
Whittier during the 2016-17 school year, facilitated by staff from Loyal Heights Community Center / Seattle Parks and Recreation.
Programs will cover a wide variety of interests and activities.
Programming will begin the week of September 19; registration begins Sept. 6.
More details will be available in coming weeks and Loyal Heights staff will be available at Fill Us In (see event details under Upcoming Events above) to answer questions.
Additional resourc
es for before and after school childcare and enrichment can be found under the
Services
and/or
Student Activities
tabs on the Whittier website.
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Volunteer Information
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Open 2016-17 Volunteer Positions
Team up with a friend and contribute your own flavor to the Whittier community. Volunteers are needed ASAP for the following events and activities:
- Back to School Potluck (Friday, Sept. 16)
Seeking set-up and clean-up volunteers
- Food Drive (Monday, Oct. 24 - Friday, Oct. 28)
Seeking Co-Chair(s) to manage communication and collection
- Fall Carnival (Fri, Oct. 28)
Seeking Co-Chair(s) to shadow in 2016, lead in 2017
- 2016-17 School Yearbook (year-long position)
Seeking Editor(s)
Contact Whittier's
volunteer coordinators to grab one of these opportunities, or to inquire how your talents can be put to use at Whittier.
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Thank you!
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A tremendous THANK YOU to those PTA board and committee members who completed their terms at the end of June:
Scotland Nash (Co-President)
Casey Holden (Treasurer & Golden Acorn recipient)
Laura Earl (Assistant Treasurer)
Belen Hart (Fundraising Co-Chair)
Mike Visaya (Fundraising Co-Chair)
Kate Avneri (Events Co-Chair)
Jennifer Wallace (Outreach Co-Chair)
Chris Keener
(Membership Chair)
Jennifer Conway (WildChat Editor)
These behind-the-scenes jobs help keep Wildcat families engaged in our community and provide invaluable support to staff and students. We appreciate the time and effort you have shared with us!
In addition, we would like to extend our deep appreciation to
Susan McKee, Whittier's yearbook guru, and
Judy Lee, creator of the end-of-year slideshow. You helped capture another memorable year at Whittier and reminded us of the many reasons it's special to be a Wildcat.
I
f you have someone you wish to thank, or to whom you'd like to give a virtual high-five, please
email us
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Calendar
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Saturdays - Aug. 13, 20, 27
10:30am - 12:00pm
Summer Playground Play Dates
Wednesdays - Aug. 17, 24, 31
6:00pm - 7:30pm
Summer Playground Play Dates
Weds, Aug. 24 - Tues, Aug. 30
7am - 6pm @ Whittier's entrance
Fill Us In Packet Pick-up
Wednesday, Aug. 31
2:30pm - 6:30pm, Gym
Fill Us In
Tuesday, Sept. 6
2pm - 4pm, Lunchroom
Whittier Wildcat Welcome
Monday, Sept. 12
7:55am - 8:45am, Lunchroom
First Day Jitters
Friday, Sept. 16
6pm - 9pm, Playground & Gym
Back to School Potluck & Fall Family Movie Night
Wednesday, Sept. 28
2-hr Early Dismissal
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Contact Us
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WildChat Editor
with questions about or submissions to this newsletter.
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