Whittier Elementary School PTA

Parent Teacher Association for Whittier Elementary School

Whittier Weekly: October 25, 2016

“Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.”

-Nelson Mandela

 
       Upcoming Dates:

  • Wednesday 10/26 – Red Ribbon Week – Spirit Day, Wear Blue/Gold
  • Wednesday 10/26 – Walking Club & Store (during lunch recess)
  • Thursday 10/27 – Red Ribbon Week – Sports Day
  • Thursday 10/27 – Variety Show (SECRET) Flash Mob Dance Instruction Drop-In – 7-8pm in the gym 
  • Friday 10/28 – Red Ribbon Week – Be Inspired by Who You Are! Wear a piece of flare (hat, scarf, jewelry, special outfit, button, etc.) that expresses who you are! 
  • Friday 10/28 – Variety Show Rehearsal on the Whittier Stage – 3-4pm
  • Monday 10/31 – Halloween Parade – 1:30pm on the east blacktop 
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  1. Order Whittier Spirit Wear
  2. It’s Time For WRECK!
  3. Mom’s Night Out @ SPENGA
  4. Variety Show
  5. Book Fair Volunteer Request
  6. Hospitality Committee Needs Your Help!  
  7. Reading Games
  8. LRC Subscriptions
  9. Reflections Fine Arts Competition
  10. Student Council Events

 

 1. Order Whittier Spirit Wear

Check out the link below to order this year’s Whittier Spirit Wear.  Order your “Be inspired by who you are!” t-shirt for Spirit Days all year long, as well as for Field Day at the end of the school year.  Each grade-level has a different color.  There are other options, as well.  Check out the website below to place your order.  The store is open now through November 4. 
CLICK HERE to start shopping!

 2. It’s Time For WRECK!

What is WRECK? It is Whittier Robotics and Engineering Club for Kids, a unique free class sponsored by the PTA. Each week we build a Lego model using a motor, gears, and sensors, then we program it with Lego WEDO software to bring the model to life. WRECK is open to 3rd and 4th grade students — both boys and girls — and will meet on Wednesdayevenings, from 6:30-7:30 in the Whittier Activity Room (the old kindergarten room). The fall session starts this Wednesday, with classes on 10/26, 11/2, 11/9, 12/7 and 12/14, and additional classes in the new year. We have new kits this year, so it won’t be a repeat for returning students.
Please e-mail Andy Knudsen at andyknudsen@gmail.com to sign up.

 

3. Mom’s Night Out @ SPENGA

Hey everyone! Join us for a Mom’s Night Out!

SPENGA invited Whittier moms to enjoy a free class on Tuesday, November 1st at 8pm. 

SPENGA is an hour workout that combines spin, strength, and yoga.  

To book your reservation call the studio at 630.395.9585

SPENGA is located at 5216 Main St in Downers Grove

Space is limited to 22 people so make sure to call soon to get in! 

Now is your time to try it with our Whittier friends!

There will be a raffle and specials on buying memberships for us that night. 

We can follow up to rehydrate at a local establishment after! 

Join in the fun!

CLICK HERE for more information on the SPENGA experience!
 

4. Variety Show

Drop in to the Whittier gym Thursday from 7-8 to learn the moves to the TOP SECRET Flash mob!
Music and prop lists due by Friday!!
Questions?  Contact Melissa Rausch – whittiervarietyshow@gmail.com
 

 5. Book Fair Volunteer Request

November Bookfair – There are still a few slots needed to be filled!

From Monday, November 14 all the way through the end of Parent Teacher Conferences on Thursday, November 18, the LRC will be paved with books. New books your children have never even thought about rejecting! Books their friends have read…and are talking about! Books selected by our friends at Anderson’s and by our hip and knowledgeable LRC staff….chosen to delight and enrapture even the ficklest of readers! Funny books…serious books…books that are part of a series!

We could use your help selling these wonderful books.  Please sign up through the Sign up Genius link below.

Thanks!
Kelly Coleman and Denise Lazar

6. Hospitality Committee needs your help!

Please sign up to bring food for the November 16th and November 17th conferences. CLICK HERE to sign up! This is a great way to help say “Thank you for all you do!” to our teachers.  Each volunteer spot has a break down of  exactly what to bring to Whittier each day.  We will be sending an email confirming your help and items the week before conferences.  Thanks so much in advance to all of our volunteers! If you have any questions please send Carla (carla3374@sbcglobal.net) or Mindy (minwerner4@gmail.com) an email.
 

7. Reading Games

Mark your calendar, as registration for the 2017 Reading Games will open at 9:00 a.m. on Thursday, November 3. Spots are limited and will fill up quickly! This year’s book lists and more information about The Reading Games can be found on The Reading Games website at https://sites.google.com/site/dg58thereadinggames/.
This program is open for grades 3-6.  Even for children not participating in the games, this is sure to be a great list of books to pull from!
If you have any questions, please contact Rita Brezina at erbrezina@gmail.com.
CLICK HERE for the book list!

8. LRC Subscriptions

We are looking for some families to make a worthwhile contribution to the LRC at Whittier by sponsoring a magazine subscription. Magazines provide a unique opportunity to get children interested in reading while developing the critical academic skills they will need in the years to come.  The selection of magazines is wide ranging and will certainly appeal to boys and girls of all ages and interests.
With parent contributions we will receive a full year of issues in the LRC.  Your help is making this valuable resource a part of our kids’ education and is greatly appreciated.  Interested families can review the list of magazines and subscription rates here and send a check (payable to Whittier PTA) to Carla Giannelli via backpack mail.
LRC Subscriptions – updated!

9. Reflections Fine Arts Competition

Reflection Fine Arts Contest
 
Reflections projects are due on Monday, October 31st.  Please double check the rules on the website by following this link.  If you have any questions please feel free to contact me at wendylcarter@att.net.   
 

10. Student Council Events

Teal Pumpkin Project 
 Whittier Student Council would like to participate in the Teal Pumpkin Project because we have a lot of students and siblings with food allergies at Whittier. We want to make them feel included and have a great Halloween. Student Council has sent home a Teal Pumpkin Sign with all the youngest children at Whittier. We hope you’re able to participate!
Halloween Candy Buy Back
Help us support our troops! Bring your extra or leftover Halloween candy to school on November 1 and 2. There will be boxes by the main entrance for your candy. This candy will be given to Smile Studio 86 in Woodridge, which will then be shipped to our troops!

 

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