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Upcoming Events
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Show Your Spirit: Crazy Hair Day on Friday, Jan. 20
Does your student have a favorite crazy 'do? Wildcats can start planning now for the next Spirit Day featuring "Crazy Hair" on Friday, Jan. 20.
SAVE THE DATE: Winter Family Movie Night - Friday, Jan. 20
Join us in the lunchroom on Friday, Jan. 20, for our next Whittier Family Movie Night featuring "Garfield"!
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PTA Information
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Whittier Students Recognized for Reflections Contest Entries
Congratulations Alexandra T. and Teagan M.! Both were selected to participate in the Reflections contest regional showcase! Congratulations Teagan M. as her visual arts submission will be moving on to the state competition. Both will be recognized on Sunday, Jan. 8, from 2pm - 3pm at the Seattle Center Armory.
2017 Focus Day: January 16 in Olympia
Focus Day is intended to serve as a focal point for Washington State PTA's legislative advocacy, bringing WSPTA members to Olympia to sharpen the picture of how advocacy efforts need to proceed. It's a day of training, education, meetings with legislators, and other activities that help members engage directly in the legislative process. WSPTA advocates will hear from Governor Inslee and spend time with the new Superintendent of Public Instruction Chris Reykdal. Kids are welcome and activities will be available onsite.
Registrations is free. Find event information here.
Shop for Whittier
Don't forget these simple ways to support Whittier with your everyday shopping, at no additional cost to you!
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School News
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Request from the Health Room
The Health room is in need of gently used leggings, pants, jeans and underwear. Please consider sending those items you no longer need.
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Volunteer Information
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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 the following PTA positions:
- Movie Nights (Fall, Winter and Spring)
Seeking Co-Chair(s) to shadow in 2016-17, lead in 2017-18
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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District News
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Final Robert Eagle Staff Middle School Community Meeting
The last community meeting for the
Robert Eagle Staff Middle School community. Robert Eagle Staff is the recommended HCC pathway middle school for the Whitman attendance area. Join Principal Campbell and the Robert Eagle Staff community to learn about the new school and share your ideas.
- Thur., Jan. 5, 6:00pm - 7:30pm @ Broadview Branch Library (12755 Greenwood Ave N)
Option School Choice Fair - Saturday, Jan. 28
SPS is hosting an Option School Choice Fair on Saturday, Jan. 28, from 10:00am - 2pm at Cleveland STEM High School (5511 15th Ave S) to provide students and families with information about option schools and other student support services. This event will offer perspective on the SPS school choice process, unique offerings at each option school, new option schools, school boundary changes, and other key information to help you choose the right school for your student.
To attend an option school, a student must apply during Open Enrollment, which is open from
February 13 until February 24, 2017
. School choice forms will be available beginning
February 6
. Find more information, including a list of 2017-18 Option Schools,
here.
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Community News & Information
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Registration underway for LHCC Winter After-School Enrichment Classes
Winter after-school enrichment classes, facilitated by staff from Loyal Heights Community Center / Seattle Parks and Recreation, are around the corner. The Winter 2017
Enrichment Catalog
went home with students last week. Programs will cover a wide variety of interests and activities. Registration is underway;
programming begins January
17
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Seattle Celtic Soccer Club Spring Season Registration Now Open
Seattle Celtic will be holding Spring season tryouts the week of January 9. Celtic has teams at all
levels for players born between 2002 and 2010, and a coaching staff with the perfect mix of energy, passion and expertise to help players develop and excel in a fun environment.
Tryouts are free to attend and details can be found at www.seattleceltic.com.
Questions? Contact us at
info@seattleceltic.com
for further information.
Little League Registration is Open
Attention all Baseball, Softball, and Tee-Ball players! Northwest Seattle Little League, Ballard Little League and North Central Little League - each chartered through Little League Baseball - serve Whittier families and are open for registration. Use this
Little League Finder
tool to confirm your league (based on address). There are a variety of divisions for baseball and softball as well as numerous volunteer opportunities.
- Northwest Seattle Little League
- Register online
- Contact NWSLL by email to learn more
- On-time Registration: December 1-January 15
- Ballard Little League
- Learn more and register online
- On-time Registration: December 1-January 31
- North Central Little League
- Learn more and register online
- On-time Registration: December 1-January 20 (February 15 for tee-ball)
Ballard HS Gymnasts Host Kids Camp - January 14 and 21
The Ballard High School (BHS) Gymnastics Team is hosting two kids camps on consecutive upcoming Saturdays,
January 14 and 21, from
9am - 12pm. Current and aspiring gymnasts in grades K-5 are invited to join the fun and learn a routine set to music and new skills on gymnastics equipment. Camps are held in the BHS gymnasium (1418 NW 65th St). No experience is necessary.
The cost is $45/camper, $40/add'l sibling. The fee includes a camp t-shirt, a photo with the BHS gymnasts, and a performance for parents at
11:45am. Click
here to register for one or both camps. Email
chris.e.karam@gmail.com for more information.
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Calendar
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Thur., Jan. 5, 2017
6:00pm - 7:30pm
Robert Eagle Staff Middle School Comm. Mtg.
Broadview Branch Library
Mon., Jan. 16, 2017
Martin Luther King Jr. Day
NO SCHOOL
Fri., Jan. 20, 2017
Spirit Day: "Crazy Hair"
Winter Family Movie Night
7:30pm - 9:00pm
"Garfield"
Mon., Jan. 23
2:25pm - 4:45pm
BLT Meeting
Whittier Library
Thurs., Jan. 26
Staff Luncheon
Hosted by 3rd Grade Families
Sat., Jan. 28
10:00am - 2:00pm
Option School Choice Fair
Cleveland STEM High School (5511 15th Ave S)
Weds., Feb. 1
Day Between Semesters
NO SCHOOL
Thurs., Feb. 2
6:00pm - 7:00pm
Family RULER Night
Mon., Feb. 6
School Choice forms
available online
PCP Schedule
Weds, Jan 4 / Thurs, Jan 5
A = Art, B = Perf Arts, C = PE
Fri, Jan 6 / Mon, Jan 9
A = PE, B = Art, C = Perf Arts
Tues, Jan 10 / Weds, Jan 11
A = Perf Arts, B = PE, C = Art
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Thank You!
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THANK YOU! In addition to the amazing generosity of the Whittier Community providing gifts to children and families in need during our December Helping Hands campaign, several parents spent an evening wrapping all of those gifts before they could be delivered. A VERY BIG thank you to
Kirsten Blair,
Kerry Dahlen,
Dawn Eggerts,
Karen Gustafson,
Belen Hart,
Kate Matthews,
April Music and several helpful kiddos. An EXTRA SPECIAL thank you to campaign chair
Katie Dahlen, whose efforts insured a brighter holiday season for many children and families.
From Whittier Staff..."Once again, our Whittier families went above and beyond to create a fabulous luncheon in December for our staff members. These lunches are such a treat, and we greatly appreciate all of the effort the 4th grade families put into making us feel special!"
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