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The Wildchat: 5/30/2023

May 30, 2023 Mission Complete: Thank You for an Amazing Spring Fling! Thank you to everyone is our community that so generously supported our Spring Fling Block Party and Auction. Our goal was to raise $80,000 and, so far, we’ve raised over $100,000 to support essential staff and services at Whittier Elementary! We are so […]

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The Wildchat: 5/16/2023

May 16, 2023 Make Your Class Your Wingman! Has your class gotten Spring Fling tickets? It’s not too late! Buy your tickets today and plan a pre-funk, after party, or designated meeting spot with your class! It’s a pretty tight race among the grades, but we can still fight for 75% participation! Come celebrate your […]

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The Wildchat: 5/2/2023

May 2, 2023 Don’t forget! Staff Appreciation Week: Dress Like Your Teacher, Bring a Flower Whittier PTA’s Staff Appreciation Week continues! We’ve already gotten ready for take-off with a coffee cart and today’s inflight snack service. Tomorrow’s festivities will include a catered lunch provided by Barking Dog. How can you join in on the celebration? […]

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The Wildchat: 4/18/2023

April 18, 2023 Back to Reality: Post-Spring Break Updates & Reminders Thank you to everyone who participated in Prides of March! In addition to serving our Ballard Health, Luther Memorial let us know that Whittier’s donations will help their community fed for 2 months. Go Wildcats! It’s Bike Unit at Mr. Pule’s PE Palace! Students […]

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The Wildchat: 3/28/2023

March 28, 2023 Spring After School Program Registration – Thursday, April 6 at 3pm! Whittier PTA is excited to coordinate additional After School Program opportunities for Spring! Planned program offerings include: Mondays (5/1 – 6/12, no classes 5/29) – 2:25 – 4pm: Mighty Coders (Grades 3-5): Coding for Kids Bricks For Kidz (Grades K-2): Lego […]

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The Wildchat: 3/13/2023

March 13, 2023 We Need Volunteers for Required Positions on Next Year’s Board! Calling all parents who are interested in getting involved with the PTA! If you are interested in volunteering in any capacity, please email Mendy Minjarez at volunteers@whittierptaseattle.org. We are looking for board members, event organizers, and general volunteers for various roles for both […]

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Wildchat: 2/28

February 28, 2023 Family Dance & Game Night THIS Friday! Put on your dancing shoes for the Whittier Family Dance & Game Night, Friday March 3rd. The party begins at 6:00PM and will wrap up at 8:30PM, so grab an early dinner and come ready to play, twist, shake, and party with your Whittier family […]

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The Wildchat: 2/14/2023

February 14, 2023 Happy Valentines’ Day! Whittier needs YOU! Our Wildcat experience and Whittier community happens because of family volunteers. We’re seeking volunteers for: Spring Fling Classroom Bucket Coordinator (1 per class; Classrooms needing volunteers – DiTullio, Worotikan, Leming, Mayo, Richmond, Keener, Provence, SPED) Spring Fling Class Art Coordinator (1 per class; Classrooms needing volunteers […]

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The Wildchat: 1/31/2023

January 31, 2023 After School Programming is returning to Whittier Elementary this February! Register February 3rd! Registration for all clubs will go live Friday, February 3rd at 3pm; registration information will be available here when registration opens: https://whittierptaseattle.org/after-school-programs-at-whittier/. Spots will be given on a first-come, first-served basis, so please be sure to mark your calendars! […]

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The Wildchat: 1/17/2023

January 17, 2023 Whittier Community Summary Covid Update: Please help us minimize the spread of Covid at Whitter by monitoring scholars for symptoms and testing at home, keeping scholars home if they are exhibiting symptoms or not feeling well, and practicing good hand hygiene and wear a mask if you’ve been exposed. Please contact Nurse […]

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The Wildchat: 12/13/2022

December 13, 2022 End of 2022 Reminders Between 12/12-12/16, check the Lost & Found (on racks in the main hallway) and find those hats, gloves, scarves, and lunchboxes (!) that have gotten away! 3rd grade’s Staff Appreciation is on 12/15; please drop-off donations before 8am! 12/15 is Ms. Jo Day! Please bring notes of appreciation […]

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The Wildchat: 11/15/2022

November 15, 2022 Fall Fundraising Final Update: Great Job, Wildcats! Congratulations, Wildcats! We’ve wrapped up our Fall Fundraising with an amazing $75,885.43 raised through Annual Give and Move-a-thon contributions, reaching 84% of our $90,000 fundraising goal. We’re optimistic that our upcoming Spring Fling Auction and Block Party fundraiser in May will help us reach this […]

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The Wildchat: 11/1/22

November 1, 2022 ANNUAL GIVE DRIVE EXTENDED: Help Us Reach our Fall Fundraising Goal! Thank you, Wildcats for contributing to our Fall Fundraising campaign this year! With both Move-a-thon and Annual Give, we’ve raised over $70,000 towards our $90,000 Fall Fundraising goal. We’re extending our Annual Give Drive through 11/14 and hope to increase family […]

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The Wildchat: 10/18/22

Annual Give is Taking Off! We’ve just closed Annual Give’s second week–and we’ve raised over $16,000 so far, bringing our Fall Fundraising total to $39,000 (or 43% of our $90,000 goal). We’re aiming to raise $250 per student through direct donations before 10/28 (and to amplify those donations through Employer Matching when possible). As a […]

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The Wildchat: 10/4/22

Fall Fundraising Takes Off! This week we start racing down the runway to reach our $90,000 Fall Fundraising goal! If you feel like you’re encountering turbulence with the details, here’s what you need to know: We’re aiming to raise $250 per student through Annual Give and Move-a-thon to reach our Fall Fundraising goals and ensure […]

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The Wildchat: 9/20/22

Welcome Back, Wildcats! Important To Dos for New & Returning Wildcats Create your Paypams account to pay for lunch, if needed. (You’ll need a Student ID number to set-up an account; you can find your student’s ID number on The Source. Learn more about meals at Whittier this year.)Breakfast and lunch menus will be posted […]

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The Wildchat: 6/14/22

Whittier Celebrates Pride Month! In a jam-packed month, Whittier families may feel like their focus is being pulled in many directions. But during this month, we also celebrate LGBTQIA2+ Pride and our diverse Whittier community, alongside SPS. LGTBQIA2+ is an acronym for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer and/or Questioning, Intersex, Asexual, Two-Spirit, and other affirmative ways in which […]

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