The Wildchat: 9/25/2024
Wednesday, September 25, 2024
Welcome Back, Wildcats!
- 10/01: PTA-Hosted Work Session
- 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
Have You Joined Your Konstella Classroom Yet?
Konstella is your go-to source for school-wide and grade-level announcements, along with information specific to your classroom. Create an account if you’re new to Whittier or haven’t joined Konstella yet. If you’ve used Konstella in the past, you’ll need to update your classrooms by going to Settings > Your Children > (Child’s Name) > (Last year’s classroom or “Not Assigned to a Classroom” > Select your student’s classroom.
Psst – While you’re in Konstella, you can subscribe to our Konstella calendar or check out and subscribe to our Google Calendar.
Space is Still Available in 1st and 2nd Grade Programs
Parkour Based Movement Games and Social Emotional Learning (SEL)
by Kong Academy
Grades 1–2
Tuesdays
Brick City Engineering with LEGO Technic Bricks
by Bricks 4 Kidz Greater Seattle
Grades 1–2
Thursdays
Mr. Buck’s Gamer Group
Grades 1-2
Tuesdays
Classes will be held weekly after school from October 7 – December 9.
Families must set up an account on 6crickets prior to registration. Once you set up an account, you can learn more about each program and view schedules.
Scholarships are available! Please email programs@whittierptaseattle.org if you have any questions.
Keep an eye out for Winter Programs later this year!
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/
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
Join the Whittier PTA Today!
We encourage and invite everyone in the Whittier Elementary School community to join the Whittier Parent Teacher Association (PTA).
This includes parents, teachers, staff, caregivers, and grandparents – all those who have an interest in continuing to make Whittier a place where students can achieve their potential in a safe, loving, and inspiring environment.
And, Join Us for the October 1st PTA Work Session
PTA Work Sessions are different than PTA meetings.
These open-house style sessions are opportunities for community members to share ideas, ask questions, complete volunteer work, and learn more about Whittier and the PTA in an informal setting.
October 1st
Whittier Elementary Library
7:00 – 9:00 pm
All are welcome to drop-in!
Learn more here.
Questions? Contact the PTA.
Whittier’s Front Office Staff is seeking clothing donations for our Wildcats to access throughout the school year.
- Socks
- Underwear
- Soft pants
- Short and long sleeved shirts
- Whittier Spirit Gear!
Donations can be dropped off at the Front Office or with Principal Watters at drop-off.
Learn more here.