Whittier WildChat
November 14, 2018
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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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Talking to Our Kids About Race
Thursday, November 15th 7:00 - 8:30 pm
Whittier Elementary Cafeteria
We will develop shared language around privilege and oppression, build tools for having tough talks, and equip ourselves not only to have more transformative race conversations within our families, but also to act for change.
This is a free event for not only families of Whittier Elementary but for all parents and community members who would like to join us.
We are excited to announce that we will be offering childcare for current Whittier students. A snack and activities will be provided. Babes in arms are welcome to stay with their parents. A huge thank you to Mr. Buck for making this possible!
Space is limited, so
sign up
for childcare today!
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Kindergarten/First Grade Performance on Nov. 16
In order to highlight our “Attitudes of Gratitude”, there will be a special Thanksgiving/Veteran’s Day Performance by our Kindergarten and First grade Wildcats. The performance will be on Friday, November 16 at 1:15 pm.
Please come watch our littlest Wildcats strut their stuff!
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Wed., November 14
Flu Shots at Whittier
Thurs., November 15
Picture Re-Take Day
Thurs., November 15
Talking to Our Kids About Race
7-8:30 pm
Fri., November 16
K/1st Performance
1:15 pm
Fri., November 16
Spirit Day-College Jersey Day
Tues, November 20
Whittier Ice Skating Party
10 am-12 pm
Thurs., November 29
Book Fair-School Library 2:30-6:30pm
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What Mysteries Await You at Whittier's Lost and Found?- Pick up by November 19
Do you find yourself wondering where all of your children’s water bottles have gone? Does it seem like every sweater your kid possesses has vanished into thin air? Perhaps you’re mystified by the disappearance of a beloved book, umbrella, or hat.
If so, friend, it might be time to visit Whittier’s lost and found, that most magical repository of items mislaid and forgotten. Come, if you dare, and discover treasures both ancient and new. (Individual gloves! Half-eaten lunches in various states of decay!)
But don’t delay: all items found during the month of October will be donated on November 19th to make room for the newest wave of juvenile flotsam and jetsam.
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Yankee Candle Fundraiser- Still Time to Place Your Order
Did you miss out on placing your Yankee Candle order with your favorite 5
th
Grader? No worries, our online sales will continue through
December 10
th
. As you consider your shopping list for the upcoming holiday season
(do you need wrapping or tissue paper?)
check out the wide selection of products online at
www.yankeecandlefundraising.com
and get ready to place your order. Be sure to look for the ‘
Start Shopping
’ area in the middle of the page and enter our Group #
999986682
to ensure your purchases benefit Whittier fifth graders
overnight science camp this spring at NatureBridge.
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Whittier Ice Skating Party on November 20th
Bring your family and join your friends for the annual Whittier Ice Skating Party at Highland Ice Arena, 18005 Aurora Avenue North, in Shoreline! Spend a few hours having fun on Tuesday, November 20th from 10:00am - 12:00pm. Whether you are just learning to skate or you are perfecting your triple salchow, we want to see your skills. You can bring your own skates or rent them for $4. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Dress in warm layers and long socks are advised.
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Book Fair-November 29th, 2018-School Library, 2:30-6:30pm
Mark your calendars for this year’s Book Fair at the Whittier Library. Once again, Phinney Books has graciously offered to host the Book Fair and 25% of the purchase proceeds will come right back to the Whittier Library Fund for purchase of books and supplies for the library.
This is a great opportunity to do some gift shopping, buy books for your child’s classroom, donate some books to our sister school, Bailey Gatzert, and even catch up with friends. What a fun way to support literacy and your school!
There will be a kids corner with activities from 2:45-3:45 pm. Baked goods will be available for purchase in the lobby to benefit the 5th grade NatureBridge field trip. There is truly something for everyone.
We hope to see you at the Library, but if you are unable to make it, stop by Phinney Books December 1-8th and mention Whittier and 25% of your purchase will still go to the Whittier Library Fund.
Email events.whittierpta@gmail.com with any questions.
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It's Time for Helping Hands!
Our annual Helping Hands Gift Drive will begin the Monday after Thanksgiving! This annual event is our way of helping Whittier and Bailey-Gatzert Elementary families in need this holiday season. Our Winter Wonderland in the lobby will be full of mittens for gift donations of a toy or book for an age-specific child, or a scrip gift card for groceries for a family. Please extend a "Helping Hand" to make the holidays special for these families.
If you're in need of support, please contact Rebecca Adamson at 206-252-1650 or at rnadamson@seattleschools.org. All requests will be kept confidential.
Contact Dawn Eggerts (dawn.eggerts@gmail.com) or Lena Aldinger (el_kr@hotmail.com) for more information.
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Spirit Gear Is Here!
Whittier Spirit Gear is finally ready to order. There’s all new shirts (softer! comfier!), hoodie sweatshirts, an insulated Miir water bottle, and, for the first time ever, an adjustable Wildcat baseball hat! And we’ve got a surprise for you… you can order online!
bit.ly/whittierspirit
(Online folks…
please
put your youngest kid’s name and homeroom in the Note Box at checkout to ensure timely delivery!)
Want to keep it old school? We’ll be distributing the classic paper order forms via KidMail this week. Drop-off your completed
paper
order forms along with a check in the box in the school office. (The paper form isn’t needed if you order online.)
Heads-up… the new adult t-shirts are much nicer but fit-wise, they are running small, so consider ordering a size larger than normal.
Order Deadline: November 30, 2018!
All orders will be distributed to your youngest student’s homeroom in December – before Winter Break.
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Encouraging Children's Philosophical Questioning and Critical Thinking!
Why be good? What is important? Are imaginary friends real?
This interactive discussion will consider how adults can help children examine the big questions on their minds, and why this matters. Hosted by the University of Washington Center for Philosophy for Children, we will explore ways to inspire philosophical conversations with children.
Sunday, December 2, 2:00 - 4:00 pm
Whittier Elementary School
1320 NW 75th St.
Seattle, WA 98117
All are welcome, especially children attending with parents. Please rsvp to secure your space. Just email
kgoldyn@uw.edu and let her know how many people will be attending the event. Thank you to Whittier Elementary School's PTA for sponsoring this event!
About the UW Center for Philosophy for Children:
The Center introduces philosophy to children and youth and provides education and training for parents, teachers, and other interested adults about ways to encourage and respond to young people’s philosophical thinking.
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Thank you to all the volunteers to help our PTA efforts recently
- Principal Coffee-Andrea Broadus
- 5th Grade Sponsored Take & Go Coffee-Aaron Lieberman, Laura Williams, Lisa Nix, Deboara Shiff, Cara Davidson, Megan Larkin, Amy Patrick, Michael Welke, Jen Baldwin, Jennifer McManus, and Autumn Skeel
- 5th Grade Water Sales (for NatureBridge at the Fall Carnival)-Lucas W, Elliott M, Bixby B, Ash D, Luella S, Savina D, Chloe C, Maddie W, Kaiden L, Mason M, Alton N, Sylvia O, and Paul L.
- 10/9 Community Meeting Snacks- Link Drydahl, Amy Bryan, Kim Kocher, Andrea Landis, Kate Mathews, Erin Lancione, Shelly Curtis, Sascha Demerjian
- The Reflections Art Contest: Ariane Harris and Emily Grosse.
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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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