Whittier WildChat
September 26, 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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The Whittier Annual Give
The Whittier Annual Give, our school’s primary fundraiser for this school year, is underway and we are blown away by the early response. Thank you! But, we want to hear from all of you. Your contribution supports
every
kid,
every
teacher, and
every
family at Whittier in
dozens of ways
including math tutors, supplies for teachers, and special events like the Massive Monkees all-school dance-off.
Ready to help us reach our goal of $160 per student? You can
make your donation online
right now! Or drop off your response card and check (made out to Whittier PTA) at the Whittier office before or after school. (Extra response cards are in the office.) And remember, you can get a Whittier Wildcat insulated water bottle from the fine folks at Miir if you donate at the $250 per student level.
Don’t forget… there’s power in participation. When you return your Annual Give Response Card, your kids will be in the running to host the giant Wildcat stuffie in their classroom for a week – and more surprises await. We’ll post our first winner later this week!
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DATE CHANGE:
PTA Community Meeting on Oct. 9
Please join us for the first PTA Community Meeting of the year!
Tuesday, October 9, Whittier Library
6:30pm Light refreshments
7:00pm Meeting begins
Agenda includes:
- Recap of 2017-18 efforts, plans for 18-19
- School update from Principal Clark
- Learn about 2018-19 budget reconciliation recommendations, new funding opportunities
- Vote on the 2019-20 Nominating Committee, the 2017-18 Financial Review, and budget proposals
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Thurs., September 20
Curriculum Night
6:00-7:30 pm
Tues., October 2
Picture Day
Tues., October 2
Diversity and Inclusion Committee (DANDI) Meeting
6:30-8:00 pm
Fri., October 5
Spirit Day- Pajama Day!
Tues., October 9
Whittier PTA
Community Meeting
6:30 pm
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Picture Day is Tuesday, October 2.
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Whittier’s Diversity & Inclusion Committee, DANDI, Meeting
Tuesday, October 2nd, 6:30-8:00 p.m. in the Whittier Library.
All are welcome!
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Free Flu Shots for Whittier Students
Seattle Public Schools and the school nurses have teamed up with HEALTHY SCHOOLS --the nation’s largest in-school vaccine provider to provide NO-COST, IN-SCHOOL FLU SHOTS to our students.
The date for Whittier Elementary is set for November 16th 8:15am-Finished.
Forms will be coming home with your students in the next few days. Please fill out the form completely and returned it to school as soon as possible, if you choose to have a flu shot for your child.
If you have specific questions, go directly to the Healthy Schools website www.healthyschoolsllc.com.
Flu shots protect everyone--your child, your family and our school community!
Email “
Nurse Joan” our School Nurse or call 206-252-1697 with questions.
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Newsletters from the Arts
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Share Your Priorities with the PTA, What Issues are Most Important to You?
Take the Whittier PTA
online survey
to help your PTA delegates vote on the TOP 5 issues that are most important to your school. The issues supporting the “Health, Education & Welfare” of our students cover a wide spectrum of policies from school meals and closing to the gaps to pre-school, recess, SEL, teacher shortages, gun safety and more. Helpful Links:
Take the survey to find out what’s on the proposed agenda and share your priorities with your PTA. Your voice matters, please take a few moments and let us know before 10/5 what’s important to you and your family.
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Representative Needed for 40th Annual WA PTA Legislative Assembly
Are you interested in discovering the power PTA has to advocate for every child in WA State? Whittier is seeking parents to attend the 40th annual WA PTA Legislative Assembly taking place October 20-21, 2018 at Green River College in Auburn. Helpful link Voting Guide for Delegates to learn about the process.
If interested in finding out more about attending this event as a Whittier delegate contact
Andrea Landis (PTA Legis. Rep.).
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PTA Nominating Committee is looking for people!
Are you a people person? We have a couple spots to fill on the PTA Nominating Committee, and we are looking for an interested PTA member to join us! Both board and non-board PTA members are welcome!
The Nominating Committee helps find PTA Board Members for the following school year (2019-2020). The primary duty of a committee member is to attend a few committee meetings to find out which PTA officers and board members will be returning, figure out what positions are left to fill, and who is best to fill those spots. Then the committee contacts potential candidates to gauge their interest and willingness to join the board.
The committee meets in November or December, and then again in the late winter/early spring, ending with the Board Officers being voted on at our Spring Community meeting in May. Much of the work is done via email and in face-to-face communications with people.
If you are interested in the committee, please send Kellie Pecoraro an email at
vp.whittierpta@gmail.com. Please include why you are interested in participating and any previous volunteer involvement you have had with Whittier (both school and PTA). If you are new to Whittier, that is okay too, we just need someone who likes to talk to people!
If you are looking to get more involved and have an impact on our school, this opportunity is for you!
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Chinook Books are on sale through 10/31!
There is still plenty of time to get your Chinook Book. There are so many great local restaurants, activities, plus grocery coupons.The book will pay for itself within just a few uses! Half of the proceeds for every book or app sold come back to the PTA - which means that Whittier students directly benefit from this fundraiser. Download the attached document and send in your order via kidmail or contact Karen Gustafson,
gustafson.karen@gmail.com
directly with any questions or if you would like to make a purchase in person. Books + app is $25; App only is $15.
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SPS Superintendent Denise Juneau's Listening & Learning Tour
Mark you calendars. Our new SPS Superintendent Denise Juneau has launched a Listening & Learning tour during September and October. These community and regional town hall discussions will become the foundation of a revised strategic plan that maps the district's course for the coming years. She plans to be at Ballard High School on Wednesday, Oct. 4, 7-8:30pm.
Here is a link for more info.
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Thank Yous!
A big thank you for all the volunteers that helped out during the summer to make the playdates for the incoming kindergartners a success: Kristin Ford, Amy Bryan, Amy Patrick, Kate Mathews, Emily Grosse & Kelly Pecoraro.
Also a big thank you for all the volunteers that helped with the new Kindergarten Welcome before their first day of school: Cherise Gaffney, Amy Patrick, Kate Mathews, Karen Gustafson, Stephanie Chamberlain, Vanessa Knudsen, David Knudsen, Rebecca Grandin, Anna Reeve, Kevin Hinshaw, Deborah Shiff, Ben Peterson, Carrie Matthews, Kathleen Durham, Courtney Sievers, Alice Chang, Fiona Vigdor, Andrea Broadus, Ariane Harris, Elena Aldinger, Amy Bryan and Kelsey Toppenberg.
Thank you all that came out last Friday to celebrate the beginning of the new school year and brought something to share. A special thank you to the following volunteers: Gail Olsen Laing, Mike Laing, Kellie Pecoraro, Marlen Iniguez, Lisa Gulati, Kristin Ford, Amy Bryan, Jennifer Mannheim, Donna Chavis, Kristin Wiggins, and Kate Macneale.
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Lil’ Beavs Cheerleading Camp hosted by Ballard High School: October 7, 2018
K-6 students are invited to attend the Lil’ Beavs Cheerleading Camp on Sunday, October 7, from 9:30 to noon at Ballard High School. Participants will spend the morning with the BHS Varsity Cheerleading Squad where they will learn cheers, jumps, and a dance! Each camper will receive a t-shirt, bow, set of poms, temporary tattoo, picture with the squad and admission to the Varsity Football game on 10/12 at Memorial Stadium against Cleveland. Participants are invited to perform with the Ballard Cheerleaders during pre-game and kick-off. Game is currently scheduled for kick-off at 7:45 PM. Game admission is included for the participant only. The registration fee is $40. To register, please go to:
https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/3616111
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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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