Whittier News
March 1, 2020
Notes from the Administration
Should the teacher not be able to resolve your concerns or feel that the problem requires additional support, they will reach out to our school counselors. Mrs. Reese and Mrs. Leatherman
If these two amazing ladies feel that they can not resolve the issue, they will escalate it to Mr. Migdal. Mr. Migdal will consult with Mrs. Schwiegeath for resolutions.
Mrs. Black, our administrative secretary and Mrs. DiMonte, our attendance secretary will happily take a message for our classroom teachers, school counselors, or administrators.
Thank you!
Our technology fundraising efforts over the last 7 years have done the following for our students:
- One Promethean board in each classroom
- K-2 classrooms have i-Pads for students use
- 1:1 Chromebook devices for students in Grades 3-5
Without you, this wouldn't be possible. Our staff thanks you from the bottom of our hearts!
Attendance Letters
- 3 or more absences (letter from school counselor)
- 5 or more absences (letter from Assistant Principal)
- 7 or more absences (letter from the Principal)
- 10 or more absences (letter from the Principal stating that your child will now have to have doctor's notes to excuse any absences)
- Unlawful absences (Please send in notes, you can write right on the attendance sheet)
- 5 or late arrivals/early dismissals
Thank you in advance for supporting your child's attendance.
Attendance Goals
September 97.21% Excellent
October 96.11% Excellent
November 94.66% Satisfactory
December 94.29% Satisfactory
January 93.19% Satisfactory
February 93.34% Satisfactory
Our overall attendance rating is 94.84%, which is a satisfactory rating. Let's see if we can't get that back to Excellent in March!
Volunteer and Volunteer Training
There are many ways to volunteer at school:
- Class Parties
- Field Trips
- Volunteer Opportunities in the classroom and around the school
We love our volunteers, and need them to be:
- 18 years or older
- Completed volunteer training
- Able to focus on purpose for being in the building
In order to focus on our students in the building from a liability standpoint, younger siblings who are not enrolled at WHES aren't able to volunteer or chaperone with you. We appreciate your support and understanding in this matter.
When there are evening events, the whole family is welcome!
Arrival and Dismissal
The front entrance is for buses only.
Beginning tomorrow::
- Only students whose physical address has them as walkers for Wetherburne Way side of the school will be dismissed as Wetherburne Walkers
- Only students whose physical address has them as walkers for Independence Walkers will be dismissed as Independence Walkers
- Thank you in advance in supporting our dismissal procedures.
WHES Spirit Wear
http://www.whittierspiritwear.com
Spirit wear can be ordered throughout the entire school year.
Each month a promotional offer will be posted.
March Special is 15% off Challenge T-Shirts- Coupon Code is MAR20F
April Special is 10% off Colorblock Cosmic Hoodie- Coupon Code is: APR20F
May Special is 10% off all pants- Coupon Code is: MAY20F
June Special is 15% off Ladies Echo Hoodie- Coupon Code is JUN20F
Gift Card and Snack Donations
As part of our PBIS incentives for students, we are having raffles for students each month. We are looking for $5 gift donations for our students. If you are willing to send in a donation of $5 gift card to WalMart, McDonald's, Chick-Fila, Dunkin Donuts, Target, Burger King- we would be very appreciative.
We have many students who are need of snacks throughout the day. Our teachers are donating to our supplies of snacks for students. If you are willing to donate a box of Cheez-Its, Nutri Grain bars, Granola bars, applesauce pouches- we would be appreciative as well!
Read Across America Day- Spirit Week
This Monday is Read Across America Day. Students will be participating in our Book Swap. Thank you to everyone who donated gently used books.
We will also be having Spirit Week this week.
Monday March 2nd - Hat Day
Tuesday March 3rd Crazy Sock Day
Wednesday March 4th - Wacky Wednesday
Thursday March 5th- Clothes with pockets
Friday March 6th- PJ Day
Can your child name all of the Dr. Seuss books that we are honoring this week with our spirit days?
PreK and Kindergarten Registration
For Kindergarten registration- Please tell your friends and neighbors to register early, this helps when reporting our numbers to ensure that we have appropriate staffing for Kindergarten.
3 year old Inclusive PreK
We will have 3 year old Inclusive PreK at Whittier next year. You must register your child for this class with all of the appropriate paperwork at the time of registration. This is not a first come first serve registration. The 3 year old PreK class will have two sessions that run from 8:30-11:25 on either Monday- Wednesday or Tuesday-Thursday. There are 7 slots available in each class. Decisions regarding this class will be made in early August.
4 year old Inclusive PreK
We will have our 4 year old inclusive PreK at Whittier next year. You must register your child for this class with all of the appropriate paperwork at the time of registration. This is not a first come first serve registration. The 4 year old Inclusive PreK will have session that runs Monday through Friday from 1:00--3:30pm. There are 7 slots available for this class. Decisions regarding this class will be made in early August.
4 year old All- Day PreK
Currently our PreK staff is working for accreditation to become an All Day PreK site. If we are accredited, we will offer one session of All Day PreK. Guidelines for who will have priority will be shared at registration.
4 year old Half Day PreK
We will have one session of PreK that is half day.
Decisions regarding placement will not be made until August. Students are prioritized for placement in our PreK in the following order:
- Automatic (income guidelines must be met)
- High Priority
- Priority
- Others
Student Placement is based on many factors. The largest factor is transportation. Looking forward to welcoming the Class of 2033 and Class of 2034!
PTA News to Know
- PTA Meeting tomorrow night- Monday March 2, 2020 @ 6:30pm WHES Cafeteria
- BINGO Night- Friday March 6th @ 6:30pm
- WHES Play- OZ- April 3rd & 4th 7pm @ MIddletown High School
- Trivia Night- April 17th @ 6:30pm
It is time to start thinking about officers for next year. If you are interested in serving our school community, please make it to our PTA meeting.
Welcome to the following newest additions to our WHES Family
- Baby Delawter, who made his entrance a few weeks early. Mr. Delawter, Mama Delawter, and Baby Delawter are doing well. Welcome back Mr. D.
- Baby Barnes, who made her entrance last Wednesday. Mrs. Barnes (Formerly Ms. Hennessy), Daddy Barnes, and Baby Barnes are doing well!
Health Room Update
Please keep Ms. Jen in your thoughts during this difficult time.
We appreciate everyone who is filling in for her.
PTA Facebook
Whittier Elementary School PTA
UPCOMING EVENTS
Monday March 2nd
Spirit Day- Hat Day
Volunteer Training 6pm
PTA Meeting 6:30pm
Tuesday March 3rd
Crazy Sock Day
Whittier Music Makers 3:45 pm
Wednesday March 4th
Wacky Wednesday
2 Hour Early Dismissal
Thursday March 5th
Clothes with Pockets
Friday March 6th
PJ Day
Honor's Chorus Rehearsal 3:45 pm
PTA Bingo NIght 6:30pm
Monday March 9th
Beaulieu/Lease & Stansbury to ESSL
MISA Testing 5th Grade
Tuesday March 10th
MISA Testing 5th Grade
Kint & Miller to ESSL
Whittier Music Makers 3:45pm
Wednesday March 11th
MISA Testing 5th Grade
Thursday March 12th
MISA Testing 5th Grade
Friday March 13th
MISA Testing 5th Grade
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