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The Wildchat: 3/19/2025

Wednesday, March 19, 2025

What's Happening This Month:

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Seeking Volunteers for the PTA Budget Committee

The PTA is looking for 4-5 volunteers to meet one evening, for 3-5 hours, to discuss each line item on our current budget and decide on our budget for 2025-26.

I will have input to share from our current budget line item owners and from our PTA board. We will likely meet in late March/early April.

Please email Michelle Nemeth at treasurer@whittierptaseattle.org if interested.

TOMORROW! Family Dance & Game Night, March 20th

Thursday, March 20th
6:00-8:30PM

Put on your dancing shoes for the Whittier Dance & Game Night Thursday, March 20th.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 & party with your Whittier family & friends!

Psst–it’s not too late to volunteer! 5 volunteer spots are still open!

Community Morning Coffee, March 21st

(Hosted by the PTA)

Date: March 21st
Time: 7:40 – 8:30
Location: Whittier Elementary
Outside the gates on 13th Ave NW

Enjoy coffee with our community at drop-off (outside the gates) hosted by the Whittier PTA. It’s a great opportunity to connect with one another and ask questions about Spring activities!

Move-a-thon is in TWO WEEKS! Create (and share) Your Wildcat's Student Donation Page Today!

Our Move-a-thon annual fundraiser asks our Wildcat scholars to run, walk, or move to help raise funds for the Whittier PTA. Students ask their community for donations; this year’s fundraising goal is $20,000! Right now, we’re 36% of the way there!

To participate, families are asked to create a page for their Wildcat student to share with friends, family, and community members to pledge their support. If every Wildcat receives at least $60 in pledges, we’ll reach our Move-a-thon fundraising goal! 

Then, on April 4th, Whittier students will be sure to wear comfortable shoes, weather-appropriate clothing, and bring water bottles so they can walk, run, or move on 13th Ave NW during their grade’s in-school Move-a-thon session. Visit the Move-a-thon page to learn how you can volunteer during this event! Paws up!

Hype Video #2 - Yellow Bandanas

Thanks to those who joined in for filming!

Put Friday, April 4th on your calendar to come watch the Move a Thon. Your Wildcat and their grade level will have a 30 minute slot where they will be on 13th ave (closed to traffic) moving for fun – and to collect pledges to help support Whittier School.

More info to come on times, how to start collecting pledges, and how to volunteer for this epic event!

Move-a-thon Logo Contest Finalists Announced!

Mr. Buck has also incorporated a Move-a-thon logo design challenge for each grade. Adults, ask your Wildcat about their creation in Mr. Buck’s class!

Mr. Buck and the selection committee have identified three student-created Move-a-Thon logos from each grade as finalists for the logo challenge.

Watch this video to see these eighteen incredible ideas.

One from each grade will be chosen as the official logo for the Move-a-Thon which all students will have on their bandana on April 4th.

Your Wildcat can now start to collect donations for the Move a Thon – click here to sign up!

Click Here for Hype Video #3 – Mr. Buck Announces Logo Contest Finalists

Drag Queen Bingo & Storytime, April 3rd

Whittier PTA EDI Committee presents Drag Queen Bingo & Storytime

Sylvia O’Stayformore will host an evening of bingo and stories. This event is focused on love, acceptance, and inclusion while offering kids glamourous, positive, and unabashedly queer role models.

This evening will inspire kids to imagine a world where everyone can be their authentic selves.

Event is free. All ages are welcome!

Date: Thursday, April 3
Time: 6 PM- 7:30 PM
Location: Whittier Elementary

Questions: edi@whittierptaseattle.org

Get Ready to book your Tickets!

Set sail for a night of fun at Whittier PTA’s “Cruise for a Cause” Spring Fling Block Party and Auction on May 31! This fundraising event promises to be an unforgettable voyage, complete with exciting auction items and great company. Tickets will be “anchored” on sale starting April 1–don’t miss your chance to join the crew for a fantastic cause! 

The Spring Fling team is also looking for one volunteer in Ms. Shellenberger’s class to coordinate a class bucket, an online auction coordinator, and a live event coordinator.

Ticket purchase info, volunteer opportunities, and more can be found on the Spring Fling site.

Complete this form to include your pet (and order a pet bandana) >>

Have a 2025-2026 event you’d like to see included in this calendar? Contact us!

From Our Community

BHS 5k Fun Run/ Walk on March 22nd

Please visit  https://runningofthebeavers5k.com/ for registration and event information.

Download the 2024-25 Whittier Student Directory

The 2024-25 Whittier Student Directory is now available for download! Many thanks to all the families and Wildcat artists who participated. We recommend bookmarking this link to access the most current version, as the PTA makes updates throughout the year. 

To protect families’ privacy, we will only share the directory through internal channels (i.e. Konstella).

The PTA compiles the student directory each school year in coordination with families who wish to opt in. Families can use the directory to plan playdates, birthdays, and other fun! Opting in is voluntary. We only share the information you provide.

If you need to add or update your student’s contact info, it’s not too late! Please contact elzingg@gmail.com.

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.