Whittier WildChat
September 19, 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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Curriculum Night is Thursday, September 20th
Whittier staff is hosting their annual curriculum night, Thursday September 20th, 6:00-7:30 pm. This is a designated time to get an overview of your child's classroom. This is not a time for individual conferences. You will have time to schedule an individual conference with your teacher in November. The evening is designed for parents. However, if you cannot find child care we would still like you to attend. The school is working with Ballard High School students to supervise children over the age of three from 5:45 - 7:25 in our library.
Here is a link to the schedule.
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Volunteers Needed in the Library
The Whittier Library is in need of more parent volunteers! If you are able to assist with checking student’s books out, shelving books, and checking in books on Wednesdays or Thursdays, please contact our librarian, Sarah Newcomb at
shnewcomb@seattleschools.org
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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
Tues., October 9
Whittier PTA
Community Meeting
6:30 pm
Thurs., October 11
Whittier PTA Community Meeting
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Picture Day is Tuesday, October 2.
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New Online Payment System!
We are excited to announce Seattle Public Schools new online payment system, SchoolPay!
SchoolPay is a safe and quick way to review and pay all of your student’s fees or fines from the comfort of your own home or mobile device.
You can pay with your credit/debit card.
It is super easy! Just log-in to The Source and click on the SchoolPay link from the menu on the left hand side of the screen. Need more info? Click on the link below:
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Yoga After School with Ms. Kemery
New afterschool enrichment activity available on Mondays.
Starting Monday, September 24th- Monday, December 3rd
Time: 2:45-3:45
Where: Library
Cost: $50.00
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The Whittier Annual Give
Our overall goal for the campaign is $75,000 - that’s $160 per student – but the Whittier PTA has worked to ensure that every kid, every teacher, and every family benefits from this initiative.
Make your contribution now and get ready to show your Wildcat pride!
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Picture Day Volunteers Needed on October 2!
We are looking for 4-5 volunteers for picture day that can do half or full day and your child will
receive a free picture packet! You must fill out a volunteer form asap if haven't done so yet and to contact
Tierre Weinthal to sign up.
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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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Advanced Learning Referrals
Advanced Learning eligibility referrals are open through September 24. The
First Day Flyer
was sent home with each student in start of school packets.
The flyer directs families in nine languages to the Advanced Learning website, which can be translated into most of the world languages spoken in Seattle.
Read more about submitting referral for Seattle Public School students
. All referrals for English speakers should be made through the Source. Schools have been asked to provide access to a computer to families who may not have access at home. Additionally, the Source can be accessed via smartphones. Many families complete referrals this way.
Referral forms are available in Amharic, Arabic, Chinese, Oromo, Somali, Spanish, Tagalog, Tigrigna, and Vietnamese. Paper copies are available in the office for families who may request them.
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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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Contact Us
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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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