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Upcoming Events
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SPRING FLING -
Get Your Tickets Now!
The Spring Fling is in three days - this Saturday! - and tickets are selling quickly. Ti
ckets can't be bought at the door, so BUY your tickets NOW by clicking
here
. You can pay by credit card, cash or check.
Whether you are the parent of a Kinder who wants to meet new parents, or the parent of a 5th grader who is looking for a last Wildcat hurrah, we hope you'll dance with us!
- Dance to tunes spun by DJ Ms. Steph!
- Nosh on appetizers and desserts!
- Mingle at the cash-only bar!
- Bid on amazing themed-buckets!
- Sign up for fun parties!
Online bidding for sign-up parties is already open and available to everyone.
Join other moms for a margarita party, reserve a spot at a December holiday cookie exchange, and so much more! All proceeds benefit the Whittier PTA and help fund school programs.
Happy (party) shopping!
PARENTS CHOOSE - May Spirit Day
The final Spirit Day of the year is Friday, May 19, and Wildcat parents get to choose the theme. Visit this poll and cast your vote! Votes will be accepted through end of day Monday, May 8.
GET READY! May is Bike Everywhere Month
Now that Whittier's Bicycle Skills and Safety Unit is nearly over, it is time to put those skills to good use. BIKE EVERYWHERE Month is here. Your Bike Everywhere 2017
Information and
Calendar are attached or can be found outside the gym.
Students are invited to track and tally their bike minutes each day (to school or somewhere else they need to go). Completed calendars can be turned in to the Bike Everywhere box outside the gym by June 2. Mr. Pule will deliver prizes and add student minutes to the school total for Cascade Bicycle Club's area-wide Bike Everywhere challenge. Please remember to always bike safe and pono!
SAVE THE DATE: Bike/Unicycle To School Day, May 11
Mark Thursday, May 11
, on your calendar and bike to school with your Wildcat(s). A bike station will be set up to meet each Wildcat biker or unicycle rider with an incentive or two. Last year, 260+ Wildcats arrived on wheel/s on Bike to School Day. Let's push past 300 this year! Bicycle corrals will be set up to handle over flow.
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PTA Information
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PTA Seeking Nominations for Golden Acorn Award
Nominations for the Golden Acorn Award are due Friday. This award recognizes volunteers who have given outstanding service to children in the Whittier community. Please help us recognize and reward those amazing individuals within our school and community who meet the criteria for this award. Email your nomination along with a brief explanation for why your nominee deserves this recognition to
[email protected].
MARK YOUR CALENDAR: Final Community Mtg. May 24
The final PTA Community Meeting of the year will be held on Wednesday, May 24. We will finalize the 2017-18 PTA budget. A full agenda will be posted no later than May 17.
Members will also be asked to vote on candidates for officer positions on the 2017-18 PTA Board. A Nominating Committee elected by the PTA membership in November has developed the following recommended slate of officer positions:
Co-Presidents: Sascha Demerjian & James Goldsmith
Vice President: Kellie Pecoraro
Treasurer & Asst. Treasurer: Kate Mathews & Andrew Liese
Co-Secretaries: Cherise Gaffney & Kelsey Toppenberg
The Nominating Committee is also recommending the following candidates for appointment by the incoming Executive Committee:
Fundraising Chair: Justin Fenton
Asst. Fundraising Chair: Mark Butler
Events Co-Chairs: Femeke Cabernard & Katie Dahlen
Outreach Co-Chairs: Tracy Yetter & Kristin Ford
Volunteer Co-Chairs: Rachel Knecht & Kimberly Harms
Communications C
hair: April Musick
Programs Co-Chairs: Amy Patrick & Jennifer Mannheim
Legislative Representative: Amy Bryan
Membership Co-Chair: Barb Dally
Hospitality Co-Chairs: Kristin Wiggins & Gail Olsen Laing
Additional nominations for these positions can be made from the floor during the Community Meeting. If you would like to be considered for one of these positions or would like to nominate someone, please come on May 24 to make your nomination.
Fall Carnival has been SAVED!
Thank you for stepping forward for our community!! Welcome the Fall Carnival Team for 2017:
Co-Chairs: Amy Bryan and Vanessa Knudson (incoming Kinder parent)
Food Truck Chair: Ashley Martin
Light -Up and Candy Store Chair: Emily Clark,
Arcade Game Chairs: Hugh MacMillan and Katrina Hoch
Haunted House/Fall Experience Chair: Kristin Ford
Volunteer Chair: Catherine Mutti-Driscoll
Organizational Chair: Sandy Hawley
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School News
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Whittier Staff Appreciation Week!
We are excited to be appreciating Whittier Staff this week by showering them with thanks for their role in helping our students
BLOOM and grow. Our
Staff Appreciation Week page provides a run down on how you can still join the fun, or see the list below!
Breakfast - Thanks to those families who helped provide breakfast to staff on MONDAY!
Letters of Thanks - Staff members loved reading the thoughtful notes our Wildcats delivered to them on TUESDAY!
O
ne Treat or Snack - Thank you to families who are providing a treat or snack for staff today (WEDNESDAY)!
Office Supplies - You still have time to help your favorite staff members restock classrooms and desks on THURSDAY
. Staff wish lists
here
.
Mexican Fiesta Lunch - Families have signed up to help Whittier staff celebrate Cinco de Mayo on FRIDAY. Sign up
here. Olé!
Whittier Summer Physical Education Enrichment Camp
Mr. Bryan Pule, Whittier's PE specialist, and Ms. Barbara Bruecher, Olympic View's PE specialist, will offer a 4-day (Mon., Wed. - Fri.) program at Whittier this summer.
Who: Students currently enrolled at Whittier (K-5th grade in 2016-17)
Where: Whittier Elementary School Gym / Playground
When: Mon., July 3 and Wed., July 5 - Fri., July 7 (no class July 4)
Time: 9:00am - 12:00pm
Cost:
$60.00; a l
imited number of half/full scholarships available
Camp Objectives:
The program will provide a "success-oriented" experience with emphasis on individual skills building, small and large group activities, and the creation of a safe, cooperative environment where students will explore new challenges, improve skills, and participate in various healthy activities. It is our goal to build confidence, ability, and a true love of physical activity that will develop into a life-long habit.
Camp activities include:
Circus arts, health / fitness education, roller skating, jump rope skills, racquet sports, bonker ball, playground activities / games, team handball, pedometer use, bicycle safety / skills unit (B.Y.O. bike or use one provided), archery, and much more.
Want to sign up? Download the registration form here.
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Volunteer Information
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There is still time to help in 2017!
Team up with a friend and contribute your own flavor to the Whittier community. Volunteers are needed ASAP to fill the following school and/or PTA positions:
- Lunchroom and recess volunteers, regular or once in a while; sign up online
- 2017-18 Movie Nights Co-Chair(s), shadow in 2016-17
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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Open Enrollment for School Choice for the 2017-18 school year was February 13 to February 24, 2017. School choice applications will be accepted until May 31, but will not receive priority tiebreakers.
The results of Open Enrollment will be available online April 17 and sent out by mail to students granted new assignment in late April.
Summer Learning Opportunities
Seattle Public Schools offers several summer learning opportunities to help students engage in ongoing learning, enrichment, and skill building. To learn more about the opportunities available to elementary school students, click
here.
Initial 2017-18 School Calendar Dates
Listed below are the first and last day of school and school break dates for the 2017-18
school year.
Sept. 6, 2017 First day of school
Sept. 11, 2017 Kindergartners first day of school
Dec. 18, 2017 - Jan. 1, 2018 Winter break (no school)
Feb. 19 - 23, 2018 Mid-winter break (no school)
April 9 -13, 2018 Spring break (no school)
June 22, 2018 Last day of school
Additional dates of holidays, conferences, early release days, potential snow make-up days,
and the day between semesters will be included in the final approved calendar published in
June 2017 after the school board has approved the official 2017-18 calendar.
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Community News & Information
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Whittier Kids Summer Camps - Register Online Now
Students entering Kindergarten - 5th Grade are invited to join us for a summer full of engaging weekly themes, activities and field trips! Learn new skills, explore new friendships and provide your child a chance to grow and learn in a safe, fun environment.
Seattle Mariners Summer Baseball and Softball Camps
The Seattle Mariners are offering summer baseball and softball camps for kids in grades 1 through 5. In Seattle, the camp will be held at Lower Woodland Park
July 31
- August 3
. The camp will teach the game to all levels of players, providing an upbeat environment with a classroom extension philosophy
.
All campers receive a T-shirt, expert instruction, lots of game play and plenty of surprises throughout the week. Additionally, the camp includes an exclusive
Safeco Field Experience
. For more information visit
www.marinerscamps.org or view the camp flyer.
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Lunch Menu
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View the May lunch menu
here
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Calendar
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Spring Fling
7:00pm - 11:00pm
Ballard Elks Lodge
6411 Seaview Ave NW
Mon., May 8
BLT Meeting
2:25pm, Library
Weds., May 10
2-hr Early Dismissal (12:05pm)
Thurs., May 11
Bike (Unicycle) to School Day
Whittier Wildcat Players Present
"Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory"
Fri., May 19
Spirit Day, Theme TBD
Whittier Wildcat Players Present
"Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory"
Mon., May 22
BLT Meeting
2:25pm, Library
Weds., May 24
PTA Community Meeting
7:00pm, Library
Mon., May 29
NO SCHOOL
Memorial Day
Fri., June 2
Jog-a-thon
Fri., June 9
Family Movie Night
6:30pm - 8:00pm, Lunchroom
Thurs., June 16
Field Day
Mon., June 26
Last Day of School
1-hr Early Dismissal (1:05pm)
PCP Schedule
Weds., May 3 - Fri., May 5
A
= Perf Art, B = PE, C = Art
Mon., May 8 - Tues., May 9
A = Art, B = Perf Art, C = PE
Weds., May 10
A = PE, B = Art, C = Perf Art
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