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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.
Winter Family Movie Night - Friday, Jan. 20
Join us in the lunchroom on Friday, Jan. 20 at 6:30 for Whittier Family Movie Night, featuring "Garfield"! Popcorn will be available to purchase for $1 per bag. Please bring a blanket and pillow, or low-
back c
hair for extra comfort.
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PTA Information
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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 local 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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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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Register 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 in December. Programs will cover a wide variety of interests and activities. Registration is underway;
programming begins January
17
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Girls on the Run - Spring 2017
5th Grade Teacher and Whittier parent Julie Childers coaches Girls on the Run, an after-school program that uses the power of running to give girls the tools to celebrate their bodies, honor their voices, recognize their gifts and activate their power! Girls on the Run is for 3rd - 5th grade girls of ALL fitness and ability levels. The only requirement is to believe in GIRL POWER!
Dates: March 6 - May 23
Days & Time: Tuesdays / Thursdays, 2:15pm - 3:45pm
Cost: Fees based on a sliding scale; scholarships available
Contact
Julie Childers
for more information or visit
Girls on the Run
to register. Registration deadline is Friday, Feb. 17.
Safe N Sound After-School Swim Program
Join us after school to free swim in our indoor heated pool, receive private swim lessons, make crafts, play games and enjoy quiet reading time! Transportation from Whittier Elementary to Safe N Sound Swimming provided. For Grades 1-5 every Wednesday from school dismissal time to 5:30pm. Pick up at Safe N Sound Swimming's Westlake location (2040 Westlake Ave N). Cost to attend is $124 per month, which includes a monthly swim lesson. Weekly private swim lessons available at an additional charge. Visit our
website for more information!
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.
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)
PLAY BALL!
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Calendar
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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 11
A = Perf Arts, B = PE, C = Art
Thurs, Jan 12 /
Fri, Jan 13
A = Art, B = Perf Arts, C = PE
Tues, Jan 17 /
Weds,
Jan 18
A = PE, B = Art, C = Perf Arts
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