Chinook Book Sales
Chinook Books and Apps, a PTA fundraiser that targets $2000 in annual profit for Whittier, are on sale for one final week in the lobby before and after school. If you aren't able to visit the lobby, contact Katy Palmer to arrange your order. Find more information here.
 

Help Washington State PTA Speak up for Kids
Every fall, the Washington State PTA selects its legislative priorities, and hearing from you is a valuable step in the process. Your responses will assist voting delegates who attend the Legislative Assembly in setting the 2016-17 legislative platform. Take the survey here. Survey closes this Thursday, Oct. 6 at 12:15pm.
 

Shop for Whittier: Purchase Scrip/Gift Cards
Whittier PTA raises roughly $2000 each year through Scrip sales. Scrip is a program that allows Whittier PTA to purchase gift cards at a reduced rate and sell them at face value, keeping the difference as profit. Gift cards from nearly 30 popular retailers including QFC/Fred Meyer, Safeway, Amazon, iTunes, Starbucks and more, are available for purchase at Whittier, and hundreds more are available online.

Please consider turning your routine or special purchases (e.g., gifts, furniture, technology, etc.) into funds for Whittier:

1. Purchase gift cards in the Whittier lobby before and after school on Fridays (selection limited to cards on hand).
2. Look for gift card order forms via KidMail in the near future.
3. Order gift cards online; find instructions here.

Questions? Email Cara.
 

Open 2016-2017 Volunteer Positions
Team up with a friend and contribute your own flavor to the Whittier community. Volunteers are needed ASAP to fill several event and PTA positions. A few urgent positions include:

• Movie Nights (Fall, Winter and Spring)
  Seeking Co-Chair to shadow in 2016-17, lead in 2017-18
• Fall Carnival (Fri, Oct. 28)
  Seeking Co-Chairs to shadow in 2016, lead in 2017
• 2016-17 School Yearbook (year-long position)
  Seeking an Editor(s)

Contact the PTA Volunteer Coordinator to express interest; visit the Current Volunteer Openings page for more details.
 

Volunteers Needed: Fall Carnival, Haunted House, Lunch/Recess
Volunteers are needed for the Fall Carnival (Oct. 28), Haunted House set-up (week of Oct. 24-28), and to help at Lunch & Recess (one time or ongoing). Please consider sharing your time with us!
 

Hosts Needed: Staff Appreciation Luncheons
It is Whittier tradition that each grade hosts one staff lunch during the school year to express our appreciation for all they do. Parent volunteers are needed to "host" each of the following grade-level luncheons:

5th Grade - Weds., Nov. 9
4th Grade - Thurs., Dec. 8
3rd Grade - Thurs., Jan. 26, 2017
2nd Grade - Weds., Feb. 8, 2017
1st Grade - Weds., Mar. 15, 2017
Kindergarten - Weds., Apr. 19, 2017

Host duties: pick a theme (sandwich bar, taco bar, etc); create/edit a SignUp Genius (a template is available); and follow up to make sure the lunch is well-stocked. You do not need not be in attendance the day of the lunch. If you (and/or a friend) are interested in hosting a staff appreciation lunch, sign up here.

Questions? Please contact the PTA Event Chair.
 

Volunteers Needed for Hearing/Vision Screening
Nurse Joan coordinates an annual Hearing and Vision Screening for our Wildcats. This year's event is around the corner on Thursday, Oct. 13th and we need volunteers. Screening will take place throughout the day. If you have a 2- or 3-hour chunk of time to spare during the school day, please let Heidi Wachter know. Training included.
 

Required Volunteer Paperwork
To volunteer at Whittier during the 2016-2017 school year, you will need to complete the necessary paperwork. Printed volunteer packets are available in the office, or you can find the information and documents you need here. 

City of Seattle Find It, Fix It Community Walk:
Mayor Murray, City Officials to Visit Crown Hill/Whittier Heights
The City of Seattle is hosting a Find It, Fix It Community Walk with Mayor Ed Murray and City Officials on Saturday, Oct. 15th, from 12:45pm-2:45pm. The walk will begin at Baker Park (8347 14th Ave NW). To learn more, visit the Crown Hill Urban Village website.
 

Seattle Emergency Alerts and Notifications Systems
Stay informed about and prepared for emergencies that may impact your family:

AlertSeattle allows you to sign up to receive notifications for addresses you care about, including your child's school. Enroll here.

Smart911 allows you to create a free safety profile for your household. When you call 9-1-1 from a Smart911 registered phone number, your profile will display to the call taker, providing important details on your family and home in the event of an emergency. Create your profile here.