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** 2016 ANNUAL GIVE CAMPAIGN **
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Our Annual Give Campaign concludes THIS Thursday and momentum is building. As of Friday afternoon, the school-wide participation rate more than doubled to 57%! Help us reach our goal of 100% participation by returning your child's blue Annual Give Confidential Response Card or donating online no later than Thursday.
- If you are missing your Confidential Response Card, pick one up in the office or email the PTA Fundraising Chairs.
- Please write checks to Whittier PTA, give online or set up monthly recurring payments.
- Then, be sure to join us at Chuck's Hop Shop from 5:00pm-8:00pm THIS Thursday to celebrate!
Participation as of Friday afternoon, Oct. 21:
First grade has jumped ahead but there is still time for others to catch up. Let's go Wildcats! Questions? Contact Justin Fenton or Kris Dillin.
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Upcoming Events
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Only 3 days left until the...
Friday, Oct. 28, 6:00pm-9:00pm
Food Trucks - Costumes - Games - Haunted House
* Tickets on Sale Before and After School This Week in the Lobby *
Still waiting to sign up for a
FALL CARNIVAL
volunteer shift? This is our last
CALL
for the FALL
!
We need to fill
137
critical volunteer roles for this Friday. If you are planning to lend a hand...
RULER Family Night Thursday, Nov. 3
Whittier is hosting its first
RULER
family night on Thursday, Nov. 3, from 6:00pm-7:30pm in the cafeteria. A group of teachers will each share their family Charter. Afterward, they will lead a training session to
guide each family in designing a Charter of their own. Children are encouraged to attend.
The PTA will provide pizza, salad and water. Please
RSVP online
by Monday, Oct. 31, so that we are sure to have enough food!
It is time again for the annual Whittier Elementary UW Women's Volleyball game. Come cheer on the 7th ranked Husky Women as they take on the Arizona State Sun Devils:
Sunday, Nov. 13, 11:00am
Hec Ed Pavilion
Tickets are $5 ea. and can be purchased by calling the UW Ticket office at (206) 543-2200; mention Whittier Elementary Account #141870.
The UW Women are seeking another conference and national title. Bring your friends and come join the fun - let's show Whittier pride as we cheer on the Dawgs. (Even Cougs are allowed in!)
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PTA Information
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Turn in Box Tops THIS WEEK 
Our Whittier PTA Fundraising Chairs will be submitting the first batch of Box Tops next week. Box Top for Education labels are on
many products
. When you see one on an item you've purchased, cut it out and bring it to school. There is a clear plastic "Box Tops" container on the table in front of the office. Whittier earns $400 each year from this fundraiser.
Save the Date: PTA Community Meeting November 16
Save the date for Whittier PTA's first Community Meeting of the school year on Wednesday, Nov. 16, from 7:00pm-8:30pm. Come early and enjoy refreshments starting at 6:30pm. A meeting agenda will be posted in the WildChat the week before the meeting.
Reflections Arts Contest: Entries Due This Friday, Oct. 28
A reminder that entries to the Reflections Arts Contest are due this Friday, Oct. 28. This year's theme is "What's Your Story?", and entries from
all grade levels and abilities are encouraged. Find general information here.
Spirit Gear Update
Spirit Gear was delivered to classrooms Friday, Oct. 21. If you did not receive your order, please first talk to your child and child's teacher. If you:
- received an incorrect item or size,
- have determined that your child never received their order, or
- want to inquire about changing your size,
please contact Misha Graham. There is extra stock in most sizes and priority will be given to exchanges before general sales begin.
Remaining Spirit Gear will be for sale at the Fall Carnival this Friday. We will be taking credit cards if technology and wi-fi permits, but checks are always appreciated. Spirit Gear proceeds benefit the PTA so let's sell out!
Family Directory Cover Art
Thank you to all the fabulous Whittier artists who submitted drawings of Snorkel for use on our Family Directory cover. We had more than 50 submissions! The Directory will be printed and delivered very soon. Original drawings will be returned to teachers this week.
The drawings chosen for inclusion on the cover and interior spreads followed submission requirements: black ink only, no shading, no items touching each other, turned in on time. We are excited to feature a range of Snorkel styles and personalities.
There were many terrific entries that did not make it on the final cover. As a professional artist and designer, I can tell you that art is very subjective. You should be very proud for doing the work and putting it out there. Keep making art and keep submitting to callouts as you grow as an artist.
- Misha Graham
Annual Whittier Food Drive
Help us make this year's Annual Whittier Food Drive a huge success! We've added an additional week to make this year's drive bigger and better. Non-perishable food items will be collected November 7-18. Donation boxes will be in your child's classroom and in the Whittier Lobby. Safeway gift cards would also be greatly appreciated. Donations benefit the Ballard Food Bank.
Thank you for helping those in need in our wonderful community!
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School & District News
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Seattle Kids Marathon 2016...Now Until November 26th
Wildcats! Put your sneakers on. It's marathon time! The Seattle Kids Marathon is a great way to get you on your way to being physically fit.
Wildcat runners will have to run/walk most days and keep track of their miles as they work towards their goal of 25 miles before Nov. 26th. Along the way, runners earn incentives in the
form of foot tokens and certificates. When they complete their last 1.2 miles and cross the finish line on Nov. 26th, they will be
given a shirt and goodie bag. You need not be there for the
final 1.2 miles; Mr. Pule will collect your shirt.
Whittier has had 40-60 participants each year. Let's keep it up!
Registration forms are available outside the gym.
Return your form to Mr. Pule
and he will take care of the rest, or
register online with our Whittier Elementary team
(password: Wildcats).
The fee is $25. Deadline is Nov. 4th for Whittier Team sign-up.
SPS Budget Planning Sessions
Seattle Public Schools will be hosting two budget work sessions this fall for parents and community members. Parents will learn budget background information, and SPS will ask parents for recommendations in case the district receives additional funds or has funding reductions in the 2017-2018 school year.
Tues., Oct. 25, 6:00pm-8:00pm
John Stanford Center (auditorium, 2445 3rd Ave S)
Thurs., Nov. 3, 6:00pm-8:00pm
South Shore K-8 School (cafeteria, 4800 S Henderson St)
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Volunteer Information
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Volunteers Needed: Fall Carnival, Haunted House, Lunch/Recess
Volunteers are needed for the Fall Carnival (Oct. 28) and during Lunch & Recess (one time or ongoing). Please consider sharing your time with us!
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.
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.
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Thank You!
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A HUGE thank you to
Kate Mathews
for compiling all Spirit Gear orders, and to
Kate, Karen Gustafson
and
Gina Alvino
for helping to sort and distribute merchandise.
A big round of applause to all of the students and staff who participated in last Friday's Spirit Day, "Dress like your favorite book character." The halls were full of creative, colorful costumes!
Thank you to the 5th grade for their inspiration. Mark your calendars: the next Spirit Day, hosted by the 4th grade, will be Friday, Nov. 18..."Crazy Hat Day"!
If you have someone you want to thank or give a virtual high-five, please
email us.
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Community News & Information
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Upcoming Whitman Music Performances
Winter Band Concert
Wednesday, Nov. 29, 7:00pm
Features: Jazz, Combined Beg/Int, Concert & Symphonic Bands
Bands conducted by Joel Orsen
Winter Orchestra and Choir Concert
Thursday, Nov. 30, 7:00pm
Featuring: 6th, 7th, 8th Grade Orchestras and 6th Grade Choir
Orchestra conducted by Lauren Hepburn
All concerts are FREE OF CHARGE
Location: Whitman Middle School Auditorium (9201 15th Ave NW)
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Calendar
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Tues., Oct. 25
SPS Budget Planning Session
6:00pm-8:00pm
John Stanford Center
Wed., Oct. 26
2-hr Early Dismissal (12:05pm)
Fri., Oct. 28
Reflections Art Contest
Submissions Due
Fri., Oct. 28
Fall Carnival
6:00pm-9:00pm
Thurs., Nov. 3
RULER Family Night
6:00pm-7:30pm
Thurs., Nov. 3
SPS Budget Planning Session
6:00pm-8:00pm
South Shore K-8 School
Mon., Nov. 7 - Fri., Nov. 18
**NEW DATE**
Whittier Annual Food Drive
(Benefitting Ballard Food Bank)
Tues., Nov. 8
Election Day
Don't forget to vote!
Tues., Nov. 8
Individual School Photos
(Retakes)
Weds., Nov. 9
Staff Luncheon
Hosted by 5th Grade Families
Fri., Nov. 11
NO SCHOOL
Veterans Day
Sun., Nov. 13
UW Women's Volleyball Game
11:00am
Hec Ed Pavilion
Mon., Nov. 14
BLT Meeting
2:25pm-4:25pm
Library
Weds., Nov. 16
2-hr Early Dismissal (12:05pm)
Weds., Nov. 16
PTA Community Meeting
7:00pm-8:30pm
Fri., Nov. 18
Spirit Day
"Crazy Hat Day"
Mon., Nov. 21 - Weds., Nov. 23
NO SCHOOL
Parent/Teacher Conferences
Thur., Nov. 24 - Fri., Nov. 25
NO SCHOOL
Thanksgiving Holiday
PCP Schedule
Tues, Oct 25 / Weds, Oct 26
A = PE, B = Art, C = Perf Arts
Thurs, Oct 27 / Fri, Oct 28
A = Perf Arts, B = PE, C = Art
Mon, Oct 31 / Tues, Nov 1
A = Art, B = Perf Arts, C = PE
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