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Whittier Weekly: March 15, 2016

*Kindergarten Round-Up April 8 from 9:00-10:00 am*

Join Us Tonight at 7:00 in the LRC for Our March 2016 General PTA Meeting. As always, free babysitting will be provided

LP4P2 Tshirt Orders Due This Friday!

LP4P2 Tickets Ordered by This Friday are $25. At the Door, Ticket Prices are $30

The PTA Meeting scheduled for Tuesday, April 19th has been rescheduled to Tuesday, April 12th at 7:00 p.m. in the LRC.  Babysitting will be provided, as usual.

  1. Spring Fundraiser LP4P 2
  2. Spring Fundraising Experiences
  3. Fun Lunch Volunteers Needed
  4. Kindergarten Round-Up
  5. Family Fun
  6. Student Council Updates
  7. Chess Club

 1 . Spring Fundraiser LP4P 2 April 8th

Tshirt orders for the Spring Fundraiser are due this Friday!  No exceptions.
Registration is $25/person and early raffle ticket purchasing is due this Friday.
You can pay $30 at the door and purchase additional tickets the night of the event.

If you have any questions please contact:
Michelle Aleksiunas Davis0708@aol.com OR Carrie Grebel Carriegrebel@aol.com

2. Spring Experience planning is underway!  We welcome your input and ideas for new experiences for our Spring Fundraiser.  

We are still looking for volunteers to co-host the Cinco (Seis) de Mayo adults only party on Friday, May 6th. We have 4 host families and are looking for 2 more host families to help with planning and expenses.
Please reach out to Melissa Basco Rausch or Carla Giannelli for more information.

Carla Gianelli carla3374@sbcglobal.net
Melissa Rausch MelissaRausch@sbcglobal.net

3. Fun Lunch Volunteers Needed

Be kind and register online to volunteer for Fun Lunch. Link is below or go to the PTA Website / Activities / Fun Lunch
https://whittierschoolpta.org/volunteering/fun-lunch/

4. Kindergarten Round-Up April 8th from 9:00-10:00 am

 Parents with a child who will be five years old on or before September 1, should call the office for registration information.  Invitations with registration paperwork will be mailed to those who call the school prior to March 23.If you know of anyone with a child entering Kindergarten in the fall, please direct them to call the school office as soon as possible. This is an adult only event.

5. Family Fun

Mark your calendar now for the following April Family Fun Events

  •  Saturday, April 9th @ 10:00 a.m. – Attend a FREE Family Movie at the Tivoli Theater
  •  Tuesday, April 12th between 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. – Visit with your favorite Whittier teachers and other staff at the annualWhittier McTeacher Night located at McDonald’s (Ogden east of Fairview)

Stay tuned for additional details about these and other upcoming Family Fun events as the dates near.

6. Student Council Updates

  • March 18 is Funny TShirt Day
  • March 24 is Beach Day

7. Chess Club

The newest session of Chess Club is about to begin on March 21st!
If you have not done so already, please electronically register for the spring session of Chess Scholars.  All information and directions for registration are in the attached flyer.  It is now possible to sign up and pay directly through the link!  It is much more convenient than sending in your check and form.
If you have any further questions, please don’t hesitate to email Mindy Werner at minwerner4@gmail.com.
Spring 2016 Chess Scholars Flyer Whittier school

Mark Your Calendars

  • Tuesday, March 15, 2016: General PTA Meeting
  • Friday, March 18, 2016: Student Council Day: Funny TShirt Day
  • Thursday, March 24, 2016: Student Council Day: Beach Day
  • Friday, March 25, 2016 – Sunday, April 3, 2016: Spring Break, No School
  • Friday, April 8, 2016: Fun Lunch Mojos
  • Friday, April 8, 2016: Kindergarten Roundup
  • Friday, April 8, 2016: Spring Fundraiser LP4P 2
  • Saturday, April 9, 2016: Family Fun Event, Free Movie at 10:00 at the Tivoli
  • Tuesday, April 12, 2016: General PTA Meeting
  • Tuesday, April 12, 2016: McTeacher Night
  • Friday, April 22, 2016: Fun Lunch Great American Bagel
  • Friday, May 6, 2016: Fun Lunch Buona  Beef
  • Tuesday, May 17, 2016: General PTA Meeting
  • Monday, May 30, 2016: Memorial Day, No School
  • *Friday, June 3, 2016: Last Day of School
    • *June 6 – June 10 possible emergency day
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