Whittier Weekly News
January 5, 2018
Notes from Administration
Upcoming Events
Volunteer Training 6pm
PTA Meeting 6:30 pm
Tuesday January 9th
STEM Club- 7:45 am
Play Tryouts for students in Grades 1-3- 4-5:30 pm
Wednesday, January 10th
STEM Club 7:45 am
Instrumental Band Concert 7:00 pm
Thursday, January 11th
Play Try-Outs f-or students in Grades 4-5 4- 5:30pm
Martin Luther King Celebration - 7pm @ TJ High School
Monday January 15th
Martin Luther King Day- Schools closed
Tuesday January 16th
STEM Club 7:45 am
Just Dance Club 7:45 am
Play Parent Meeting 6pm - Media Center
Wednesday January 17th
STEM Club 7:45 am
Instrumental Music Concert Snow Date 7pm
Friday January 19th
Just Dance 7:45 am
Rockin' @ Dad's and Dougnuts!
Thanks to Krispy Kreme for the donations!
Check out these kiddos rockin' with their Dad!
FCPS Budget Schedule
Join us for upcoming budget events:
· Wednesday, January 10 – Budget Discussion at the BOE Meeting
· Wednesday, January 17 – BOE Budget Work Session from 9:30AM – 3:30PM
· Wednesday, January 24 – Budget Discussion at the BOE Meeting
· Wednesday, February 7 – BOE Budget Public Hearing – 7PM at Frederick High
Visit www.fcps.org/about/our-budget for the latest budget details.
The Rockin' Tale of Snow White- WHES Play
Whittier Play Try Outs -
- Try Outs will be held on 2 days.
- Tuesday January 9th from 4:00-5:30pm for Grades 1 & 2.
- Thursday January 11th from 4:00-5:30 for Grades 3-5.
Register your child for try-outs: http://signup.com/go/TmaeRPh
Only registered students will be allowed to try out for the play. Students do not need to bring anything with them to try out.
Play Details
- Title: The Rockin' Snow White
- Try Outs: Tuesday January 9th for Grades 1 & 2. Thursday January 11th for Grades 3-5.
- Mandatory Parent Meeting - Tuesday January 16th @ 6pm in the Media Center
- Rehearsal dates- Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:45-5:00pm beginning 1/31
- Volunteer Requirements for parents- All parents must sign up to monitor at least 2 play practices, one rehearsal evening, and work one evening of the play performance. Failure to do so will result in your child's dismissal from the play.
- Play performance dates: Friday April 27th and Saturday April 28th.
- Cost to participate: $50 per student
PTA NEWS
Thanks to all of our families who braved the cold to be at school on a Saturday!
Mardi Gras Event is fast approaching. Grade level teams are selecting basket themes this week. Once grade levels have determined their themes, we will be asking for donations for the baskets which will be raffled off at the Mardi Gras event on Friday February 9th. If you would like to donate an item for the silent auction or donate a basket, please contact PTA President, Sarah Spurrier @ sarahespurrier@gmail.com
Please plan to join our next meeting Monday January 8th @ 6:30 pm. We'd love to see you there!
Mardi Gras Baskets
PreK- Baking Basket & Arts/Crafts Supplies
Kindergarten- Outdoor Sports & Birthday Basket
1st Grade- Family Staycation & Camp Out
2nd Grade- Life's a Beach & Lego Theme
3rd Grade - Reading Basket & Spring is in the Air- Gardening Basket
4th Grade- Family Movie Night & Ice Cream Sundae
5th Grade- Family Game Night & Disney
Chess Club
We had a great turn out for the fall, and will be offering a Winter session for students.
Registration link: https://skenrichment.com/clubs/frederick-county/product/whittier-elementary-school-chess-club-winter-2018.html
Chess Club Details:
All grades and skill levels welcome. All equipment provided.
Dates: Club meets every Wednesday that school is in session starting on 1/31 and ending on 3/21. A make-up class, if needed, will be on 3/28.
Time: 3:45-4:45 PM Tuition: $112 for 8 weeks.
Multi-program discounts are available!
Coding Club
Coding Club Details:
Grades 2-5 — only 18 spots available! All computers and equipment provided.
Dates: Club meets every Thursday that school is in session starting on 2/1 and ending on 3/22. A make-up class, if needed, will be on 3/29.
Time: 3:45-4:45 PM Tuition: $176 for 8 weeks.
Multi-program discounts are available!
Whittier Teacher of the Year Nomination
FCPS Magnet Program Information
The Magnet Program is designed for academically gifted students in Grades 3 – 5 with superior performance in both language arts and mathematics. Nomination booklets, which will be available beginning January 31, 2018, may be obtained from the school office, the FCPS Office of Advanced Academics or online at http://www.fcps.org/advacademics. After January 31, 2018, the Office of Advanced Academics will be accepting nominations of present second through fourth grade students for possible placement in the magnet program for the 2018 - 2019 school year.
Students may be nominated for the magnet program by school staff, parents or jointly. Parents and teachers are encouraged to review information, including some characteristics of gifted students that is posted at http://www.fcps.org/advacademics. Teacher nominations, parent nominations and a completed Parent/Guardian Rating Form are due in the school office by March 1, 2018, so that tests can be administered and information required to complete the nomination packet may be gathered by school staff.
A Magnet Program Overview for parents interested in nominating their child will be held on February 1, 2018, from 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. in the Board Room of the Central Office (191 South East Street). Parking is available in the East All Saints Street parking deck or in the parking lot located next to the Central Office off of East All Saints Street. Accessible parking is located in the Commerce Street lot located behind the Central Office. Enter the Board Room at the front of the building. The overview will include components of the magnet program and the processes leading to placement. Please note that this meeting is designed for parents, not students. The snow date for this meeting is February 8, 2018 at the same time and location. If you have questions, please contact the Office of Advanced Academics at 301-696-6891.
West Frederick Middle School to host incoming 6th grade parents
Whittier Elementary School
Email: whittier.es@fcps.org
Website: https://education.fcps.org/whes/
Location: 2400 Whittier Drive, Frederick, MD, United States
Phone: 240-236-3100
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Twitter: @WhittierES