Whittier WildChat
August 29, 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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Welcome Back to School Wildcats!
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Fill Us In!
Join us
Wednesday, August 29 from 2:30pm-6:30pm
in the gym to submit school and district paperwork, receive your child's teacher assignment, learn about PTA events and opportunities and about after-school enrichment and childcare options.
Save a volunteers time and save a tree! We are encouraging families to complete the PTA membership and volunteer forms
online
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For those unable to attend Fill Us In, teacher assignments will be mailed to homes on Thursday, August 30th.
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Note from Mr. Pule, Teacher Union Rep, regarding action today and tomorrow:
Teachers are not on strike but will be gathering in front of the school as a show of unity, between 3-4 pm on Wednesday, August 29 and Thursday, August 30.
Families should not feel concerned about crossing the group to come into the school for the Fill Us In! Event. Teachers say thank you, Mahalo, for your concern and support!
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School Supplies
After the success of last year, Whittier is once again purchasing the supplies needed for the classrooms.
Hurray! No school supply shopping for families!
The cost is $40 per child and families can submit checks at Fill Us In! or on the first day of school. Checks should be made out to Whittier Elementary School.
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Wed. August 29
Last Summer Playdate
6-7:30 PM
Wed., August 29
Fill Us In!
2:30-6:30 PM
Tues., September 4
Welcome Tea for NEW families in 1st-5th grades
2-3 PM
Wed., September 5
First day of school for 1st-5th grades
Fri., September 7
Welcom Pizza Party for Kindergarten Students/Families
5:30-7 PM
Mon., September 10
First day of school for Kindergarten
Fri., September 14
Back to school potluck and movie night
6:00-9:00 p.m.
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Note: We are working on a new format for the WildChat this year so be patient as we work on the kinks.
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Back To School Events for New Students
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Last Summer Playdate for New Families on August 29th!
Join us on Wednesday, August 29th 6-7:30 PM on the Whittier Playground for the last Summer Playdate.
We'll have a couple of veteran Whittier Families on hand to answer any questions. We'll also have a craft activity for this first playdate.
We encourage you to bring a water bottle, but we will have a water cooler & cups on hand. Please note that the bathrooms will be closed at the school.
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Wildcat Welcome Tea — New Students 1st - 5th Grades
Tuesday, September 4, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Please join us in the Whittier library for cookies and lemonade.
- Meet your Principal, your grade-level ambassador/buddy, & receive your Whittier t-shirt
- Buddy-led school tour (10-15 minutes)
- Play time on the playground
- Families welcome!
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Wildcat Welcome Pizza Party — Kindergarten Students and their families
Friday, September 7, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Whittier Playground, under overhang
- Meet the Kindergarten Teachers, Principal and Front Office Friends
- Pizza and beverages provided by PTA, Sit with others in your class, play on playground 5:30-6:30
- Classroom tour and receive T-Shirts (6:30-7:00)
- Families welcome!
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First Day of School
First through fifth graders, we look forward to seeing you back in school on Wednesday, September 5. Kindergarteners begin school on Monday, September 10.
As a reminder, the school day begins at 7:55am (with a 7:50am warning bell) and concludes at 2:25pm.
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Back to School Potluck and Family Movie Night
On Friday, September 14th, 6:00 p.m. Whittier families will gather to celebrate the start of another year over shared food and summer storytelling on the playground – bring something to share! Stick around afterwards with your fellow Wildcats to enjoy a movie showing in the gym. The movie will start at 7:30 p.m.
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Donate Snacks and Beverages for Teacher Planning
Teachers and staff will be planning for the 2018/19 school year this week including tomorrow, Thursday, Aug. 30. The PTA is providing breakfast and lunch food items.
Please sign up
if you would like to donate beverages or snacks, and/or if you are available to help with set up or clean up.
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SPS has asked us to share information about the 2019 Education Levy Renewals.
See this document for more information.
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Contact Us
- Contact the WildChat Editor with questions about or submissions to this newsletter.
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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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