The Wildchat: 10/02/2024
Wednesday, October 2, 2024
What's Happening This Month:
- 10/07: Morning Coffee with the PTA
(7:40 – 8:15 am, at Drop-Off) - 10/08: PTA Meeting
- 10/10: Free Flu and COVID Vaccine Clinic
- 10/10: 4th – 5th Grade Caregiver Happy Hour
- 10/15: 2nd – 3rd Grade Caregiver Happy Hour
- 10/22: Kinder – 1st Grade Caregiver Happy Hour
- 10/11: NO SCHOOL (In-Service Day)
- 10/25: Whittier PTA Fall Festival
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Extended Through October 14th!
Annual Give is cruising, but we have not quite hit our goal – We need your participation to keep our awesome programs and services at Whittier!
We are hoping that 100% of our families make a personally significant contribution that will directly impact your child’s education. Donations average from $50 to $2,500 from families.
The Annual Give Fundraiser supports education and enrichment for this 2024-2025 school year for our amazing Whittier scholars:
- Specialist, Nurse, Library, and Reading Intervention Staffing
- The Math Agency
- Field Trips
- The Massive Monkees Residency
- Curriculum Supports and School Supplies
- Community Events Such As Fall Festival
- Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Events Such As Drag Queen Story Time
- And More!
It’s easy to participate! Simply donate online here, then return your donation form and yellow envelope to your child’s classroom. Or, include a check in your yellow envelope.
For more information on why we fundraise and what we support, please visit https://whittierptaseattle.org/annual-give-2024/
Space is Still Available in 1st and 2nd Grade Programs -
Now Expanded to Include Our Kindergarten Wildcats!
Tuesdays 2:30 – 3:30
Gamer Group with Mr. Buck
Tuesdays 2:30 – 4:00
Brick City Engineers with Bricks 4 Kidz
Thursdays 2:30 – 3:30
Welcome to SOCKTOBER!
Parekh’s Pack is collecting SOCKS for SOCKTOBER!
Room 210 is collecting socks to be donated to The Bridge Care Center in Ballard. All Sizes! All Colors!
We collected 458 pairs last year… this year, we hope to collect at least 500 pairs of socks! Spread the word to family and friends and start collecting as many socks as you can!
Send your collected socks in with your Wildcat or drop off in the Front Office.
Let’s help everyone in our community get a warm pair of socks (or two) this year! Thank you for helping us make this a successful Socktober!
Volunteer Opportunities!
Vaccine Clinic*
October 10th
11:30 am – 5:00 pm
90 minute shifts
Sign up here!
Fall Festival
October 25th
3:30 – 8:00 pm
One hour shifts
Sign up here!
Visit https://whittierptaseattle.org/volunteer/ for more ways to get involved!
*ALL volunteers for classroom or on-campus events during the school day MUST be cleared by Seattle Public Schools prior to volunteering. Your volunteer clearance is good for two years. Learn more here. If you need any help or have any questions, please contact Ms. Monica at maganyard@
Submit Your Photos to Whittier's Yearbook Committee!
We’re looking for high-resolution photos that capture our community learning and having fun together!
Submit photos for Whittier’s 2024-2025 yearbook to yearbook@whittierptaseattle.org.
The Whittier PTA is excited to announce that our annual 2024 Fall Carnival is right around the corner!
Be sure to mark your calendars for Friday, October 25th from 5-7pm for the biggest Whittier Party of the year!
There will be games, activities, food trucks and plenty of fun for everyone in the family. Halloween Gaga Ball anyone??? Costumes are welcomed but completely optional, and all Wildcat alumni and friends are welcome as well. Our neighborhood is our community!
We can’t wait to celebrate this wonderful Whittier tradition with you all!
As always, this is a completely volunteer run event, so any help you can give is greatly appreciated.
We need a variety of helpers for set up, clean up, and all of the fun activities we have planned. Shifts are short so you can help and still enjoy the party!
We also welcome older family members, Whittier Alumni, and any high school students looking to fulfill their volunteer requirements!
"Well-Resourced Schools" Updates & Advocacy
With Superintendent Brent Jones’ email rescheduling community meetings, there have been important updates around the Well-Resourced Schools proposals, including:
- Possible cuts in a closure-less plan
- “Three Bells” and how it could affect your family
- Opportunities to advocate more specifically for yourself and your community
And don’t forget to check out our new Advocacy page on the Whittier PTA website that rounds up these updates and advocacy opportunities.
Nurse Marissa is hosting a Free Flu and COVID Vaccine Clinic at Whitter Elementary
Students and siblings are welcome!
Pre-Registration is required in order for students to receive vaccines without a parent or guardian present. Please register here.
Nurse Marissa is looking for volunteers! To sign up for a shift, please visit the Sign Up Genius.
Vaccines Available for Children Aged 0-18
October 10, 2024
Time: 12 pm – 5 pm
Whittier Elementary School
1320 NW 75th St., Seattle, WA 98117
Questions?
Contact Nurse Marissa
mrfitzpatric@seattleschools.org
Caregiver Happy Hours at Chuck's are Back!
Calling all Whittier Caregivers! Celebrate the start of the school year with other Whittier Elementary caregivers in your child’s grade over happy hour at Chuck’s.
Time: 6-8pm
Where: Chuck’s Hop Shop
656 NW 85th St, Seattle
When:
Thurs Oct 10: 4th-5th grade
Tues Oct 15: 2nd-3rd grade
Tues Oct 22: K-1st grade
This event is primarily for caregivers of Whittier Elementary scholars. However, if you need to bring your kiddo to make it, no problem. We can all celebrate the school year at Chuck’s over beer & ice cream!
For questions, contact Meg Pietz at events@whittierptaseattle.org