Whittier WildChat
October 31, 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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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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Thurs., November 1
PTA Board Meeting
6:30 pm
Friday, November 9
Mustache Day
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
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Picture Retake Day is Thursday, November 15
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Yuen Lui will be back for picture retakes on November 15
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from 8am-12pm.
If your student did not have a picture taken you can pre-order packages online now using this link:
If you are unhappy with the original photos taken and want retakes, please have your student bring in their original pictures on November 15
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and turn them in when they get their photo retaken.
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Whittier Family Directory is Here!
Please check your Wildcats’ backpacks for the 2018-19 Family Directory coming home with your kiddos this week. The Family Directory is made possible due to your generous donations to the Whittier PTA, and is intended to facilitate communication within our Whittier community. Thank you to our hardworking directory volunteers who made this possible: Monica Ganyard, Cherise Gaffney and Marissa Shelnut, and special thanks to Angie Lundstedt on cover design and Kellie Pecoraro on staff photos!
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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 14th 8:15am-Finished.
Forms were sent home with your Student. 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!
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Yankee Candle Fundraiser for NatureBridge
Do you need some holiday gift giving ideas? How nice would it be to have a stash of last-minute hostess gifts at your disposal? How about sprucing up your own home’s decor with candles perfect for this season’s dark evenings? If you answered yes to any of these questions, please consider shopping on the Yankee Candle web site -- proceeds will support the Whittier fifth graders’ NatureBridge overnight science camp this spring.
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
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Alternatively, scout out your favorite 5
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grader and place your order directly with them.
As you consider making a purchase from Yankee Candle, please keep in mind that today’s kindergartner will be tomorrow’s 5
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Grader. Thank you so much for helping to offset the costs of our wonderful 5
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grade field trip!
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Reflections Art Contest Deadline is Friday, November 2
Just a few more days left to get entries submitted for this year's Reflection's art contest! The deadline is Friday, November 2.
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PTA Board Meeting is on Thursday, November 1, 6:30 PM
The Board Meeting is in the Whittier Library next week and is open to all community members. There will be an opportunity to speak or ask questions at the beginning of the meeting. Feel free to stay after the open forum to observe the meeting.
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Last Week of Chinook Books!
This is your last chance to buy a Chinook Book or App to benefit the Whittier PTA. Remember,
half
of the $25 Book + App or $15 of the App only goes directly to the PTA to bring fantastic opportunities to both Whittier students and staff. The Chinook Book pays for itself in just a few uses with grocery coupons, local restaurants, and great area entertainment!
You can still turn in the form
and the book will be delivered via kidmail, or Karen will be in the lobby on Wednesday, October 31st before and after school, so she will be able to accept a credit card at that time.
Get your book today before they are gone!
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Spirit Gear - Volunteer(s) Needed
Spirit Gear is here! We are in need of a Spirit Gear coordinator to help sell and manage inventory. Experience the glory of running a rock show merch table but with earlier hours and only a handful of events to work. Contact Mark Butler or Justin Fenton at
fundraising.whittierpta@gmail.com
if interested.
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Talking to Our Kids about Race on Thursday, November 15th
The Whittier Elementary PTA's Diversity and Inclusion Committee is pleased to welcome
Seattle-based author and activist Sharon H. Chang for a community dialogue. 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.
Thursday, November 15th
7:00 - 8:30 pm
Whittier Elementary Cafeteria
This is a free event for not only fam
ilies of Whittier Elementary but for all parents and community members who would like to join us.
Childcare will be available in during the event. Space is limited, pleas sign up here:
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Thank You!
Thank you to all the volunteers that made the Fall Carnival such a great event. A special thanks to Amy Bryan who made it all happen.
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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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