Whittier WildChat
January 16, 2019
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PAWS UP WILDCATS!
Whittier is proud we're going to shout out loud…
Responsibility, Respect, and Safety!
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PTA Community Meeting and Budget Town Hall, Thursday, January 17th
Have you ever wondered how the PTA decides to spend money? Are you curious about the budget process? Come join us for our FIRST EVER budget process town hall on Thursday, January 17th 6:30-8:30pm in the Library.
The event will kick off with a short presentation by Heidi Bennet (Vice President of Schools First), who will provide us with information about the upcoming levy and what that means for us. Then the PTA treasurers will help to break down the budget process and seek input from the community.
Please feel free to email questions in advance to treasurer.whittierpta@gmail.com. We will do our best t
o address them in the presentation.
To volunteer to bring snacks and treats for the Community Meeting, please click here:
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Whittier PTA Community Meeting
Thurs. Jan. 17
6:30-8:30 pm
Black Lives Matter at School: Week of Action
Feb 4th-8th
Food Drive to Benefit Ballard Food Bank
Mon, Feb 25 - Thurs, March 8
Sat., March 9, 2019,
Spring Fling FUNraiser
7:00pm – 11:00pm
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Coaches Needed for Girls on the Run
Are you looking for a way to empower girls in your community? Become a Girls on the Run or Heart & Sole Coach!
Volunteer coaches work directly with the 3rd – 5th or 6th – 8th grade girls in the Girls on the Run program by leading them through fun and active lessons that intentionally teach life skills such as confidence, empathy and conscious decision-making. Our season runs from early March – mid May, and coaches work with girls twice a week for 90 minutes during that 10-week season. Girls build endurance through walking and running activities in order to complete a non-competitive 5k (3.1 Miles) at the end of the season!
Coaches do not have to be runners, just individuals who care about empowering young women in our communities! Gain internship credit, volunteer hours and unmatched teaching, coaching and mentoring experience, join us today!
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The season starts Tuesday, March 5th. It will meet every Tuesday and Thursday after school (2:30) until 4PM.
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Black Lives Matter at School Week of Action T-Shirts
Black Lives Matter At School is a coalition of educators organizing for racial justice in education. Educators, students, and families are invited to join the annual week of action February 4th - 8th. One way to participate is by wearing a t-shirt that Mon and Fri. This year, Whittier shirts are available for anyone interested. Checks should be made out to Whittier PTA. These prices are at cost and not a fundraiser. Please make use of the scholarship box if needed.
PLEASE RETURN
THIS FORM
& A CHECK TO THE OFFICE BY FRIDAY JANUARY 18th
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STEM Presenters Needed for 2/12 and 2/14
We are looking for volunteers in our Whittier community to present to the students as they prepare for the STEM Fair. On Tuesday, 2/12 and Thursday, 2/14 all classes have the possibility of hearing a presentation from an individual working in the STEM field. You would present to one class at a time (about 19-27 students), and a total of 4-6 classes (back to back). Each presentation will last about 10 minutes, with 5 additional minutes for Q&A, and another 5 minutes to transition to the next class. You will not have to change rooms in between presentations!
A parent volunteer will make sure that the classes get to you on time and will help you keep on track. The first presentation starts around 12.00 pm and you would be done around 2.15 pm. We would love to have you be part of this wonderful event at our school. Please let us know if you are interested and when you would prefer to present (Tuesday or Thursday afternoon) and email us at
events.whittierpta@gmail.com. Thank you for considering being a part and sharing your love for STEM with the future generation of STEM enthusiasts!
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Host a Sign-Up Party for the Spring Fling
The Spring Fling is less than 2 months away! Thank you to everyone that has offered to coordinate a classroom bucket or classroom art project. We still have a few other ways that you can help raise money for our school. We are seeking hosts for sign-up parties, which will be sold during the Spring Fling.
Hosted Parties are essential to the success of the Spring Fling. They are fun, extremely popular, and – by far – our best-selling items. But besides all of that, they are a great opportunity for community building! Whether you host a party or just sign up to come to a party, you are sure to have a great time as you mix and mingle with other Whittier families that you may have never met.
What are Hosted Parties? They are “sign-up” events that parents, or a group of parents, agree to host for as many people as they find appropriate for the specific activity/party. Attendees can be adults, kids or a combination of the two. The hosts cover all expenses of the party, and 100% of the funds raised by the event benefit Whittier. Prices range from $25 to $50+ per person depending on the event.
Parties don’t need to be elaborate, but they can be! They can be as simple as an organized soccer game for 10-20 5th graders at a local park for two hours and as elaborate as a Progressive Dinner hosted by multiple families. It’s up to you. Think Poker Night, Tequila Tasting, Treasure Hunt, Kids Scrapbooking, or just a casual cocktail party. You can host a lecture on quantum electrodynamics if you want – there should be something for everyone!
Our Hosted Sign-Up Party coordinators, have lots of ideas if you need them. Contact
Ann Ilgen
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Whitman Screening of “Angst”, an IndieFlix Documentary Designed to Raise Awareness Around Anxiety
Location:
Whitman Middle School’s auditorium
Date:
January 23rd
Time:
7:00 PM (doors will open at 6:40 PM)
Although the film is appropriate for ages 11+, we ask that only adults attend.
The event is free, however, a ticket is required for entry. Please use the ticket registration link provided to secure your entry into the screening. The PTSA will be accepting donations at the event to offset the cost of the movie. We plan to have an informal discussion after the screening.
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Free SPU Basketball Clinic
SPU Women’s Basketball is partnering with Richard Sherman's Family Foundation to
host a FREE Basketball Clinic for area youth on Saturday, January 19th. The clinic will follow SPU’s 4:00PM game versus Simon Fraiser University. The clinic will be ran by SPU’s Coaches and Players and will run from 6-7PM.
*Scholarships available
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Valentine’s Baking with Kids Class
Looking for a memorable way to spend the day between semesters on January 30th? Spend the morning in a hands-on cooking class with your child. The class will have a great time making rocky road candy, snickerdoodle cookies and fruit kabobs.
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A HUGE thank you to our volunteers for the Family Dance on Friday. It was a smashing success and we couldn't have done it without you! Ms. Steph did an amazing job of keeping the grooves going, and the people moving, Mr Pule set up his lights and disco ball, and Patrick McCann and Spencer Visick helped with set up. We hop that this will be an event we will see again next year! Thank you!!!! ...And a special Thank You to Katie Dahlen for organizing this great event.
Thank you to Sandy Hawley for organizing a surprise makeover of the Staff Lounge over winter break, to Sandy Hawley, Hilarie Sander, Jen Ingram and Alison Gray for their incredible time and effort in rolling up their sleeves to do a deep clean of the Lounge and to all the Whittier families who contributed to the kitchen updates
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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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