Whittier WildChat
May 1, 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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First Whittierville Bike Rodeo
When: Friday, May 3rd, 5-7 pm*
Where: Whittier Playground
Did you ever wonder what your children were talking about when they talked about Whittierville during their Bike week with Mr. Pule? This is your chance to see and experience it! Come join everyone on their bikes on the playground. Do not forget to take a picnic and beverages with you to keep all the bike riders energized and happy.
*This is event is contingent on the weather. No rain!
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WildChat Editor Needed for Next Year!
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April 29 - May 17
Food Drive
to benefit Ballard Food Bank
Friday, May 3
Super Hero Spirit Day
Friday, May 3
Bike Rodeo
5-7 pm
May 6-10
Staff Appreciation Week
Thursday, May 9
Bike to School Day
Thursday, May 9
PTA Community Meeting
Friday, May 10-Sat., May 11
School Musical- Wizard of Oz
Thursday, June 20
Spring Sing and Art Walk
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Whittier's annual food drive, to benefit Ballard Food Bank is running now thru May 17
We are collecting non-perishable food items. Donation boxes are in your child's classroom and in the Whittier lobby. All donations benefit the Ballard Food Bank. Thank you for making this year's food drive a success!
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May is Bike (Unicycle) EveryWhere Month!
Start working on your Bike (Unicycle) Everywhere Calendar/Passport to track and record your bike minutes for each day in May. Bike to school, to the store, around Green Lake, whatever... record your total time for the day, then hand it in by June 4th. Your minutes will be added to other Wildcats and forwarded to Cascade Bicycle Club. Let's see if Whittier can surpass 10K , 20K , or even 30K minutes. Of course, unicycling counts as well.
Whittier's Bike to School Day is Thursday, May 9th. Ride your bike/unicycle to school and earn some bike swag. Let’s try to get over 250 Wildcats to ride in safely on Bike to School Day.
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Whittier Wildcat Players presents "Wizard of Oz"!
Come join the magic of what lies ahead on the yellow brick road. Performances are Friday, May 10th at 7:00pm and Saturday, May 11th at 2:00pm. There will be a bake sale at each performance, so bring cash! Tickets go on sale Monday, May 6th before and after school in the lobby. Ages 12 and up - $10, 2-11 - $7, under 2 is free. Cash or check only. Please contact Ms. Steph if you need a scholarship for tickets.
Join our Facebook page at Facebook/Whittier Wildcat Players
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Save the date for Thursday, June 20 for our annual Spring Sing Artwalk
Art from every grade and classroom will be showcased. The show will be accompanied by a
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Staff Appreciation Week is May 6-10
We are celebrating our Whittier staff and can not do this without your help and support.
The students will be getting note cards sent home in Kidmail the week before Staff Appreciation Week (and there also will be additional cards available in the front office) encouraging them to color and write something for their teachers and other staff at Whittier. Please return the colored/written cards by Wednesday, 5/8 to the front office. We will make sure that the staff are getting them.
Thank you for helping us show our staff our appreciation for everything they do for our community!
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The PTA still looking for a few people to help our community for the next school year!
We are focusing on the following spots that we have yet to fill:
Outreach chair, WildChat Editor, and Spring Fling chair.
- Outreach Chair: Do you love helping others in the Whittier and wider community? The Outreach chair is responsible for organizing events such as the popsicle playdates for our new students; the helping hands drive at the holidays, as well as the food drive.
- WildChat Editor: Are you computer savvy and a good editor? Want something you can manage from your home in your PJ's? We are looking for a WildChat newsletter Editor.
- Spring Fling Chair: Love to plan a party? We need someone to chair this next years Spring Fling. This years party was a great community building experience and we need someone to help that magic happen again.
And because we would like the PTA board and committees to reflect the diversity of our community, we encourage parents of color, parents in the LGBTQ community, neurodiverse parents, parents with disabilities, and parents who speak a language other than English at home to look into these positions.
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A Discussion on Gender and Identity - Today, May 1 at Adams Elementary
How do we talk about gender with our children and thus shape their perceptions of who they can be? Can we free our children from adherence to rigid gender norms? What does "non-binary" mean? How do we support non-binary students and families? Gender Advocate and SPS Health Education specialist Brennon Ham will lead a conversation on gender and identity on Wed., May 1 in the Adams Cafeteria. Dinner at 6:00 PM, conversation 6:30-8:00 PM. Co-hosted by Loyal Heights Elementary PTA. RSVP to equity@loyalheightspta.org; if childcare is needed, please indicate how many children. Please bring a dessert to share if you are able.
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Outrigger Canoe in Seattle?...
Ever want to get on the water Hawaiian-style? Now you can. Mr. Pule’s outrigger canoe club, Hui Wa’a O Wakinikona, is looking to introduce the activity to keiki (kids) and their ohana (family). Keiki (kids) and their adults can paddle Tuesdays/Thursdays 4:30-5:45 pm and Saturdays 10:45 am-12:15 pm. Paddlers make the paddles that fit into their schedules. We paddle consistently from late April-September as long as numbers and weather permit. Our beach is on Water Way 18 near Gas Works Park and Wakinikona provides equipment, canoes, and instruction. Contact Mr. Pule (keiki coach) for more information to come out and try it. The weather is getting warmer and Seattle is beautiful from our lakes. Imua!
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Whitman Middle School– New Student Open House
Join the Whitman Wildcats on May 7th. Meet Principal Posten, PTSA representatives, staff and have an opportunity to tour the school. From 6:30-7:00PM, there will be a presentation for families of students receiving Special Education Services. The main presentations will begin at 7:00PM in the auditorium followed by a tour of the school.
6:30-7:00 : IEP department presentation (Library)
7:00-8:00 : Welcome & PTSA (Auditorium)
6th grade teacher presentations
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Free workshop for female coaches
Saturday, 5/11, 9-11:30 am at the Mount Baker Rowing and Sailing Center
"We are Game Changers" is a FREE event coordinated by the Center for Leadership in Athletics at University of Washington to help women develop their coaching and leadership skills and have an opportunity to network with other women in athletics. See info and registration details below.
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Registration Open for Whittier Kids Summer Camps
Our Summer Camps are located onsite at Whittier Elementary for kids entering Kindergarten through 5th grade in Fall 2019. We offer weekly camps from July 1-August 29, 9am-3pm with optional before and after care also available. Each week will be full of activities specific to each age group, field trips and plenty of exploration! 2019 camp themes include: “Movin’ and Groovin’ Into Summer”, “Imagination Improvisations”, “Mysteries, Adventures, Comics, and Beyond”, “Summer’s Last Blast” and more! Learn new skills, explore new friendships and give your child a chance to grow and learn in a safe, fun environment.
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Thank you to Josh Lang for his technological expertise and support for the screening of “Screenagers” and Andrea Landis and Amy Bryan in getting the cafeteria ready for the event.
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Contact Us
- Contact the WildChat Editor with questions about or submissions to this newsletter.
- WildChat content should be submitted via email no later than Tuesdays at12 PM for Wednesday publication.
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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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