Whiteley Wildcat Update
November 15, 2019
What an amazing week we had at Whiteley! We kicked off the week celebrating Veterans Day. Our music teacher and fifth grade students did a great job, and it was wonderful to have some veterans join us. Wednesday we celebrated World Kindness Day and the Wildcat Crew put positive messages on the lockers. Friday we had some fun with our Hat Day! The staff is looking forward to what next week will bring.
PTA
Our PTA just keeps moving along! They didn’t slow down after our great Wildcat Dash on Saturday. Today our Helping Hands Club put together some food baskets for families in need. Next week we will enjoy a family bingo night and I hear there may be some prizes that can be reimbursed at our book fair! If you wish to sign-up to volunteer at our bingo night please sign-up with this link. The PTA provides a dinner on conference night for our teachers. They are looking for volunteers to sign-up to bring a few items. If you can please sign-up using this link. Finally, our PTA will be selling spirit wear that will be here on-time for the holidays! Be on the lookout for the order forms as they will be coming home soon.
PBIS highlight - The Wildcat Crew
The Wildcat crew consists of 5th and 6th grade students demonstrating leadership qualities. This past week the crew organized an event at Whiteley in celebration of World Kindness day. Leading up to world kindness day, the crew also made several announcement videos demonstrating and promoting the importance of kindness. Students arrived Wednesday to find hundreds of post it notes with kind sayings on the lockers and walls of Whiteley School.
Recess Reminder
Our students enjoy daily recess as long as the weather permits. Since we are now in the colder months students will need to dress appropriately for the temperatures. Please make sure your child has their winter coats and apparel so they can enjoy their time outside. We also reminded students that they are not allowed to throw snow or ice as students can get injured.
5 Essentials Survey
Each year Illinois public schools participate in a 5 Essentials survey. We are asking our parent community to please take a moment to complete this survey. The survey is directly connected to our school report card and informs the school and the community how Whiteley functions in specific key areas. As a parent your participation is greatly appreciated. Students in grades 4-6 will also take part in this survey. I have attached letters with more information in regards to the 5 Essentials.
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Upcoming Events
November 21st-PTA Bingo Night @ 6:00
November 25th and 26th-Conferences
November 27th-29th-Thanksgiving Break
December 6th-Spirit Day-Favorite Sports Team!