Whittier Weekly: November 11, 2014

“The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.”  – Mahatma Gandhi

As we celebrate Veterans Day with a day off of school, we cannot help but reflect on the importance of service to others.  A sincere thank you goes out to the men and women in our community who currently are serving our country and who have served in the past.
Our children learn the value of bettering themselves by bettering the lives of others through the role modeling of so many within the Whittier community who willingly give of themselves in various ways.  Thank you to the all of the Whittier dads who volunteered hours of their Veterans Day weekend to build a gaga pit for Whittier’s students to get hours of enjoyment out of each week at recess and beyond. We know the students will be beyond excited when they get to school on Wednesday and see this new addition to the Whittier playground!
Mark your calendar now for the following PTA events:

• Tuesday, November 18^th  @ 6:30 p.m. in the Jaguar Jungle:  Special Parent Education Presentation about Technology and Learning from District 58 Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction, Dr. Matt Rich.  The November PTA meeting will immediately follow Dr. Rich’s presentation.  As always, FREE babysitting will be provided for the duration of the meeting.
•  Friday, March 20^th in the evening @ the American Legion Hall, Downers Grove:  Spring Fundraising Event (more details to come)

We are so fortunate to have a wonderful Whittier Community. Thank you!
Rita Brezina & Valerie Hardy (PTA Co-Presidents)
Tiffany Kuelthau & Debbie Levinthal (PTA Co-Vice Presidents)
Amy Ihde  (PTA Secretary)
Corinne Potter (PTA Treasurer)
info@whittierschoolpta.org
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Volunteers Needed for Whittier’s Winter Wonderland Event

Teen and adult volunteers are still needed to help make Whittier’s first ever Winter Wonderland magical.  Can you help, or do you know a teenager who could use volunteer hours?   Visit https://whittierschoolpta.org/volunteering/fall-fundraiser/ for a full listing of volunteer opportunities.  To register a teen volunteer, contact Valerie Hardy at valerie_m_stone@yahoo.com. The event is Sunday, December 7^th from 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

Variety Show

Thursday all performers, emcees and crew should report to the Tivoli immediately after school.  Parents and siblings can stay in the theater during practice.
Enter through the stage doors off the West side parking lot. ALL PROPS should be brought to Tivoli and can stay!! Please bring props on stage to the far side back stage (someone will be there to direct you)
Everyone should sit in the middle section when they arrive. Once a groups is done on stage they are free to go. Emcees and stage crew will stay for the entire practice .The goal is to be done no later than 4:30 p.m.
Don’t forget to mark your calendar for the November 15th 10 a.m. Show at the Tivoli!And don’t forget to order your Variety Show DVD!! Variety Show 2014 DVD Order Form
 

Artsonia

What is Artsonia?  Artsonia is the largest online student art museum in the world! Every child can have an online art gallery and preserve their masterpieces for all time! Artsonia will allow you to view your child’s’ Artwork via the internet and to share it with family members all over the country and around the world.  Please know that if you do not already have an artsonia account, an e-mail will be sent to you asking you to confirm your child’s involvement.  Artwork will not be posted without parental consent.
Our goal is to post 2-3 works of art for each Whittier student throughout the school year.   1st Grade projects were posted last week.   Please know that there are options for you to purchase your child’s artwork in different formats, i.e. a magnet, mousepad, etc.  A percentage of the proceeds will be donated back to Whittier for Mr. Belonio to use to purchase additional art supplies.  Please contact Lisa McTigue at lisa_mctigue@yahoo.com with any questions.

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