Whittier WildChat
September 12, 2018
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We show respect. We make good choices. We solve our problems.
It's what Wildcats do.
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It's great to be a Wildcat!
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Back to School Potluck and Family Movie Night
This Friday, September 14th, 6:00 p.m. Whittier families will gather to celebrate the start of another year over shared food and summer storytelling on the playground – bring something to share! Stick around afterwards with your fellow Wildcats to enjoy a movie showing in the gym. The movie, Sherlock Gnome, will start at 7:30 p.m.
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Before and After-School Enrichment Programs
Enrichment programs are beginning next week for some programs. These are before and afterschool classes you can sign your child up for.
Visit the Whittier Website for details and get more information about the programs. The following are the programs being offered currently.
- Machine Sewing- Monday and Tuesday
- Basketball- Monday
- Wildcat Recreation with Mr. Pule- Tuesday and Thursday (Full)
- Commic Club with Mr. Buck- Tuesday
- The Language Link - Spanish- Monday/Friday or Wednesday
- Chess 4 Life- Wednesday
- PLAYWELL TEKnologies- Wednesday and Friday
- Gamers Group with Mr. Buck- Thursday
- Outdoor Wilderness at Whittier- Fridays
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Fri., September 14
Back to school potluck and movie night
6:00-9:00 p.m.
Thurs., September 20
Curriculum Night
6:00-7:30 pm
Tues., October 2
Picture Day
Thurs., October 11
Whittier PTA Community Meeting
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Picture Day is Tuesday, October 2.
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New Online Payment System!
We are excited to announce Seattle Public Schools new online payment system, SchoolPay!
SchoolPay is a safe and quick way to review and pay all of your student’s fees or fines from the comfort of your own home or mobile device.
You can pay with your credit/debit card.
It is super easy! Just log-in to The Source and click on the SchoolPay link from the menu on the left hand side of the screen.
Need more info? Click on the link below:
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2019 Chinook Books are Here!
Books and Apps will be for sale at the Back-to-School Potluck on Friday, September 14th! Book plus app is $25; App only is $15. Cash or check only.
One half of every sale supports the Whittier PTA!
Please contact
Karen Gustafson if you would like to place an order or if you have any questions.
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Bailey Gatzert Support Drive Started September 10
Hello Wildcats! We are looking forward to building on our relationship with Bailey Gatzert Elementary School. In lieu of the traditional school supply drive, Bailey Gatzert’s Family Engagement Action Team (FEAT) has shared a need for storage shelves in the office of their Family Support Worker to hold supplies that their families rely on.
This week we launched a spare change drive to collect up to $220 to put toward the purchase of two storage shelves. Change can be dropped off until Sept.18 in the labeled jar in the front office. Any excess funds collected will similarly support students at Whittier.
Thank you Wildcat families for your support!
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PTA Family Directory Information for Kindergarten Families
Kindergarten Families! Please look for a 2018-19 PTA Family Directory Form coming home in "kid mail" (a.k.a. your student's backpack) on Monday or Tuesday this week. The Family Directory is a paper directory that is intended to foster communication within the Whittier community (think: arranging playdates, childcare swaps, family get togethers, birthday party invitations). The directory can only be compiled with information you provide; the PTA cannot access the contact information you've provided to the school. If you would like your contact information included in the directory, please fill out the form and return via kid mail by Friday. **Kindergarten parents with older siblings: please check the form for a space to provide the necessary information so we can use the contacts you've previously provided.** Questions? Please contact
Cherise.
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From the Gym
Information about before and after-school recreation programs as well as running club are
online
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From the Art Room
Sign-Up now for Tues. Comic Club & Thurs. Gamer Group w/ Mr. Buck!
Request forms via email or the main office.
Tuesday Comic Club, All Ages- Come and develop skills in comic design and illustration and learn how to create characters, scenes and comic strips.
WHEN: Every Tuesday, Sep. 18-Nov. 27, 2:45-3:45
COST: $35
Thursday Gamers Group, *All Ages- Bring your favorite board, tabletop, card games to share and play with friends and learn and play new games with Mr. Buck. *2nd-5th Recommended
WHEN: Every Thursday, Sep. 20-Nov. 29, 2:45-3:45
COST: $35
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Advanced Learning Referrals
Advanced Learning eligibility referrals are open through September 24. The
First Day Flyer
was sent home with each student in start of school packets.
The flyer directs families in nine languages to the Advanced Learning website, which can be translated into most of the world languages spoken in Seattle.
Read more about submitting referral for Seattle Public School students
. All referrals for English speakers should be made through the Source. Schools have been asked to provide access to a computer to families who may not have access at home. Additionally, the Source can be accessed via smartphones. Many families complete referrals this way.
Referral forms are available in Amharic, Arabic, Chinese, Oromo, Somali, Spanish, Tagalog, Tigrigna, and Vietnamese. Paper copies are available in the office for families who may request them.
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BLT Meeting Minutes for September 2018
The Building Leadership Team (BLT) is a committee of teachers, principal, specialists, parents, and community members that meets monthly to oversee the school’s Continuous School Improvement Plan (CSIP) and professional development program, assist in developing and monitoring the school’s budget, and represent the interests and concerns of staff, students, families, and the community at Whittier. Minutes of the meetings will be shared via the WildChat and posted on the school’s website. Meetings are open to the school community. If you have any questions, contact your BLT Parent Reps, Tracy Yetter (kearnsyetter@comcast.net) or Kathleen Durham (khdurham@hotmail.com).
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Your Adventure Starts with Cub Scout Pack 100!
All boys and girls, K – 5th grade and their parents are invited to join. Our group is committed to inclusion and has scholarships available.
Come visit us at our "Join Night" on Sept. 12, 6:30-8:00, at Our Redeemers Lutheran Church, 2400 NW 85th St., Seattle, WA 98117. Our next regular meeting is Wednesday, Sept. 19th from 6:00 – 7:30pm, Carkeek Park. Come Join Us for pizza and field games
Our pack meets on Wednesdays, once a month at:
Our Redeemers Lutheran Church, 2400 NW 85th St., Seattle, WA 98117
See Us on the Web at:
www.facebook.com/Pack100Ballard/
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Parents Night Out at the Barking Dog-
Wednesday, September 12
Enjoy you dinner and conversation while we feed and look after your kids with our certified baby sitters! Arts and Crafts, movies, toys, fun fun fun....
5-9p 15$ first kiddo and 5$ for siblings.
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View Point Coaching Workshops
New workshops are now available at the Blue Ridge Clubhouse, starting Thursday, September 20th
Kick-Start your School Year! Thursday, September 20th, 10am-Noon
Parents – look at your expectations of yourself and your kids for the school year, your “shoulds,” your “coulds,” and look at what’s realistic and what to let go of. We’ll look at limiting and empowering beliefs and develop a plan for the year. You deserve this reflection time! $45/person. Sign up by September 17th!
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Shopping for Whittier
Support our Wildcats by shopping! (Really!) These retailers donate a % of your purchases to Whittier...
- AmazonSmile - Select "Whittier PTA Seattle Council" during the easy set-up at smile.amazon.com. Bookmark it and click it every time you shop! (Tech support tip: Amazon Smile only works on browsers, not the Amazon app.)
- Fred Meyer - Link your Fred Meyer Rewards card to Whittier PTA (NPO# 85919). You keep your Rewards points!
- Ballard Market - Look for the jar labeled Ballard Market receipts on the table in the lobby and stuff your collected receipts inside.
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