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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 from 6:30pm - 8:30pm for Whittier
Family Movie Night featuring "Garfield"! Popcorn will be available for purchase, $1/bag. Please bring a blanket and pillow or low-
back c
hair for extra comfort.
SAVE THE DATE: Family RULER Night Thursday, Feb. 2
Whittier is hosting its second Family
RULER Night on Thursday, Feb. 2, from 6:30pm - 7:30pm
in the Whittier Library. Attendance at November's workshop is NOT required.
Parents are invited to this interactive workshop to learn about the
Mood Meter
, a RULER anchor tool that can help children and adults strengthen their emotional intelligence. Emotions impact attention, memory, learning, decision-making, relationships, health and well-being. Learn to recognize your feelings and the feelings of those in your family, and together we can create a positive emotional climate at home and school.
NOTE: Due to the nature of activities in this workshop, it is recommended as an parents-only event.
Whittier PTA will be providing light snacks and beverages. In order to ensure we have enough for everyone, please RSVP. Be sure to note any dietary restrictions in the "personal message" field and we will do our best to accommodate those needs.
Seeking Guest Scientists!
Are you in the field of Science, Technology, Engineering or Math? Do you have skills to demonstrate to aspiring Wildcat minds?
There are spots remaining for guest scientists to demonstrate their craft at this year's STEM fair on
Thursday, Mar. 23, 6:00pm - 8:00pm.
Interactive demonstrations, allowing students to see and touch real applications of science, have been popular in the past and we welcome and encourage you to be creative with your expertise.
So just for a moment put down your circuit, set aside that lab equipment, stop writing that code, and email
Gina Alvino or
Julie Kennedy to sign up and inspire young Wildcat scientists today!
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PTA Information
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Shop for Whittier - Scrip Cards
Gift cards (also known as scrip) from nearly 30 popular retailers including QFC/Fred Meyer, Safeway, Amazon, iTunes, Starbucks and more, are available for purchase at Whittier and benefit the PTA. MANY more options are available online. Please consider turning your routine or special purchases (e.g., gifts, furniture, technology, etc.) into funds for Whittier:
- Purchase gift cards in the Whittier lobby before and after school on Fridays (selection limited to cards on hand).
- Print a Scrip Order Form and submit your order via KidMail (anytime!).
- Order gift cards online; find instructions here.
Questions? Email Cara.
Other Ways to Shop for Whittier!
Don't forget these other 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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The front office is looking for a couple of volunteers to help fill classroom emergency water containers. These are important for the well-being of students and staff members in case of emergency! Grab a friend and spend a couple of hours with us. If you can help, please contact
Ms. Rebecca or call
(206) 252-1650.
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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WUF Gang!
Whittier's Ultimate Frisbee co-ed team (WUF Gang) will be starting in February! Practices are each
Wednesday,
3:30pm - 5:00pm at Loyal Heights Community Center. Season runs
Feb. 15 to mid-May. Girls and boys grades 3rd, 4th and 5th can play, but spots are limited! Email Coach
Kristen Dailey for more info.
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 21
The Ballard High School (BHS) Gymnastics Team is hosting a kids camp on Saturday,
January 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. Camp is 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. 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.
- Ballard Little League
- Learn more and register online
- On-time registration: Through January 31
- North Central Little League
- Learn more and register online
- On-time registration: Through January 20 (February 15 for tee-ball)
PLAY BALL!
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Calendar
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Fri., Jan. 20, 2017
Spirit Day: "Crazy Hair"
Winter Family Movie Night
6:30 - 8:30
"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
6:30pm - 7:30pm
Family RULER Night
Whittier Library
Mon., Feb. 6
School Choice forms
available online
Weds., Feb. 8
Staff Luncheon
Hosted by 2nd Grade Families
Mon., Feb. 13
School Choice Open Enrollment begins
BLT Meeting
2:25pm - 4:45pm
Whittier Library
Fri., Feb. 17
Spirit Day: "Crazy T-Shirts"
Mon., Feb. 20
Presidents Day
NO SCHOOL
Tues., Feb. 21 - Fri., Feb. 24
Mid-Winter Break
NO SCHOOL
Fri., Feb. 24
School Choice Open Enrollment ends
PCP Schedule
Weds,
Jan 18
A = PE, B = Art, C = Perf Arts
Thurs, Jan 19 / Fri, Jan 20
A = Perf Arts, B = PE, C = Art
Mon, Jan 23 /
Tues, Jan 24
A = Art, B = Perf Arts, C = PE
Weds, Jan 25
A = PE, B = Art, C = Perf Arts
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