“Life affords no greater responsibility, no greater privilege, than the raising of the next generation.” -C. Everett Koop
Upcoming Dates:
- Fri 3/10 – Fun Lunch!
- Fri 3/10 – Spirit Day – Show your school spirit in your Whittier wear or blue/gold
- Sat 3/11 – Reading Games – 8am-12pm @ O’Neill Middle School – Good luck Whittier!
- School Board Candidate Open House
- Destination Imagination
- Heroes Program for 4/5 Grade Boys
- Young Rembrandts Volunteer Request
- Spring Fundraiser Volunteer Request
- Chess Scholars Spring Session
- Reading Games
1. School Board Candidate Open House
The Downers Grove/Woodridge/Lisle League of Women is hosting a Candidate Open House for School Board Candidates in District 58, District 68 and District 99 on Saturday, March 25, 2017 from 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. at the Lincoln Center, 935 Maple Avenue in Downers Grove.
Each candidate will have a table area to provide information and to speak to voters. At 3:30 p.m., each candidate will have the opportunity to address those present for 2-3 minutes. Thereafter, candidates can return to their tables to speak to voters and share more information.
The League of Women Voters is a non-partisan organization and does not endorse any political party or candidate. They provide this type of event to inform the public about candidates and encourage informed voting.
2. Destination Imagination
Teams Moving to State Competition
DI Donuts – Fine Arts Challenge – 6th Grade
Hubbujubs – Scientific Challenge – 5th Grade
Imaginative Dragons – Project Outreach Challenge – 3rd Grade
LMD – Improvisation Challenge- 5th Grade
Magic Seven – Improvisation Challenge – 6th Grade
3. Heroes Program for 4/5 Grade Boys
Heroes is a half-day event where fourth and fifth grade boys will participate in engaging workshops that will lead them to identify and embrace their unique qualities allowing them to be their best self. Through fun team-building activities, they will learn to work together to ensure all people are valued and discover how friendships are developed and ever-changing. Within small group environments, trained facilitators will cover topics that include self-awareness, conflict resolution, stress management and respect. An exciting game of dodgeball and lunch are also included in this event!
For more information regarding this event or any questions please contact info@hgna.org
4. Young Rembrandts Volunteer Request
5. Spring Fundraiser Flier & Volunteer Request
Fliers will be going home in backpacks today about what you can expect at this year’s Spring Fundraiser! For a digital copy of the flier CLICK HERE
The fundraiser is still in need of volunteers, please Carrie or Michelle if you are interested. Thank you!
Carrie Grebel
Carriegrebel@aol.com
Michelle Aleksiunas
Davis0708@aol.com