Whittier Weekly News
March 3, 2019
Notes from the Administration
Fingers crossed that we have seen the last of the snow!
We wanted to let you know that Mrs. Feaga, our 12 month secretary has accepted a position at Central office. Her last day at Whittier will be March 15th.
Mrs. Feaga has been a part of the Whittier staff for 20 years, and we are sad to see her go. We will be having an Ice Cream Social on Friday March 15th from 4-6 pm- if you and your family would like to stop by and thank Mrs. Feaga for her service to Whittier.
BOOK SWAP is coming!
Independent reading is designed to give students continued opportunities to expand and practice reading strategies. In the classroom independent reading provides the opportunity for teachers to provide explicit instruction to increase competence and encourage students to monitor their own reading.
When: Whittier’s Annual Book Swap will begin Monday, March 4th
We would appreciate any donations of GENTLY USED books that are appropriate for Pre-K- 5th graders.
Gently Used: please no tore pages, not written on or damaged books. Donation boxes will be placed throughout the Whittier.
All students will be able to attend the BOOK SWAP during the week of March 4th to select the perfect book.
Volunteers Needed: to help with setup, restocking books or helping students find the perfect book. You can volunteer half hour or more. If you would like to volunteer please contact, jacqueline.cramer@fcps.org or sign up here .
CALLING ALL FIFTH GRADE PARENTS
Congratulations to Jayden!
MISA TESTING
NIGHT OF THE ARTS IS COMING SOON
5:30 pm - Pre-K
5:50 pm -Kindergarten
6:10 pm -1st Grade
6:30 pm -2nd Grade
6:50 pm -3rd Grade
7:10 pm -4th Grade
7:30 pm -5th Grade
We hope to see you there!
2019 SCIENCE FAIR PROJECT REGISTRATION IS HERE!
- Students in Pre-K-2nd grade have the option to submit a student science fair project (individual or group.)
- Students in grades 3-5 are required to submit a student science fair project (individual or group.)
- Science fair projects are due on Wednesday, March 27th.
Click the link below for science fair registration, information, and ideas.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1yoUiCMHu_15ILv-0LYTnCjMTiXsWndfYbVIV0zJUeE0/edit?usp=sharing
Whittier’s STEM Fair is on Thursday, March 28th!
Our STEM Fair is from 6:00-8:00pm with science fair projects in the gym and hands-on STEM activity stations that include science, technology, engineering and math in the cafeteria, gym and other locations within the school.
Questions? Contact Tina Dattoli at tina.dattoli@fcps.org.
CELEBRATE DR. SEUSS' BIRTHDAY
Monday, March 4............Dress Like a Twin or Thing 1 & Thing 2
Tuesday, March 5...........Green Eggs and Ham - Wear Green
Wednesday, March 6......Wacky Wednesday - Wear Wacky Tacky
Thursday, March 7..........Fox in Socks - Wear Crazy Socks
Friday, March 8................I Can Read With My Eyes Shut - PJ Day
PTA
Upcoming events:
Movie Night- Thanks to everyone who came out to support Movie Night!
Trivia Night
Friday, March 8th
Doors at 6:30
In order to make this event successful and enjoyable for all, we must cap this event to 200 attendees (kids and adults). Please RSVP and let us know if you need to cancel. Thank you in advance or understanding! Please use this signup genius link to RSVP: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f044bacac2fabfa7-trivia
Reminders:
PTA Discount Cards
We are still selling the PTA Discount Cards! Each card is $15 and can be used over and over again! This is a huge fundraiser for the year so please consider purchasing one if you'd like to. You can now purchase these right from the Whittier PTA Website! Click here: http://whittierelementarypta.com/Article/View/Discount-Cards-Available
Upcoming PTA Meetings:
Monday, March 25th
6:30pm-7:30pm: Media Center
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UPCOMING EVENTS
Monday, March 4
Dr. Seuss Week - Dress as a Twin or Thing 1 & Thing 2
Tuesday, March 5
Dr. Seuss Week - Green Eggs and Ham - Wear Green
STEM Club 7:45 am
Chess Club 3:45 pm
Service Learning Club 3:45 pm
Play Rehearsal 4:00 pm
Wednesday, March 6
Dr. Seuss Week - Wacky Wednesday - Wear Wacky Tacky
STEM Club 7:45 am
Robotics Club 3:45 pm
Service Learning Club 3:45 pm
Thursday, March 7
Dr. Seuss Week - Fox in Socks - Wear Crazy Socks
Whittier Music Makers 7:45 am
Boomshakers 3:45 pm
Coding Club 3:45 pm
Young Rembrandts 4:00 pm
Friday, March 8
Dr. Seuss Week - I Can Read With My Eyes Shut - PJ Day
Honor's Chorus 3:45 pm
PTA Trivia Night 6:30 pm
Tuesday, March 12
STEM Club 7:30 am
Chess Club 3:45 pm
Service Learning Club 3:45 pm
Play Rehearsal 4:00 pm
Wednesday, March 13
Brother's Pizza Fundraiser - all day
STEM Club 7:30 am
Robotics 3:45 pm
Service Learning Club 3:45 pm
Thursday, March 14
1st Grade ESSL - Canfield, Lease, Stansbury
Whittier Music Makers 7:45 am
Boomshakers 3:45 pm
Coding Club 3:45 pm
Play Rehearsal 4:00 pm
Young Rembrandts 4:00 pm
Friday, March 15
1st Grade ESSL - Kint, Reutter
WFMS to visit 5th grade 1:45 pm
Honor's Chorus 3:45 pm
Ice Cream Social - thanking Mrs. Feaga from 4-6 pm @ WHES
Whittier Elementary
Thank you for supporting our school's success!
Email: whittier.es@fcps.org
Website: https://education.fcps.org/whes/
Location: 2400 Whittier Drive, Frederick, MD, United States
Phone: 240-236-3100
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Whittier-Elementary-School-PTA-147186718711529/
Twitter: @WhittierES