Whitehall Wonders
October 2021
PTO Fundraiser
World Changers Kindness Day
No Cell Phones
Custodial Appreciation Day-Oct. 4
#WHESschoolheroes
We salute Mr. Curtis, Mr. Jerry, Ms. Sonia, and, Ms. Tammy at Whitehall Elementary School!
National School Lunch Week and Food Service Appreciation Day-Oct. 11-15
We are "wild" about our cafe' staff at Whitehall! Ms. McCullough, Ms. Ford, Ms. Ortego, Ms. Branyon, and Ms. Smith work hard to ensure that our World Changers have a tasty and well balanced breakfast and lunch meal daily.
Literacy Night Drive-Thru-Oct. 14
Color of Character Week-Oct. 11-14 and Oct. 18
"Being Bigger means you treat others how you want to be treated, even when they haven't been that kind to you."
-Talking with Trees Books
We will wear a different color each day to represent a different positive character trait.
Oct. 11-Wear Purple for Perseverance
Oct. 12- Wear Green for Gratitude
Oct. 13- Wear Red for Respectfulness
Oct. 14- Wear Orange for Optimism
Oct. 18-Wear Indigo for Integrity
Picture Day-Oct. 15
Bus Driver Appreciation Day
#WHESschoolheroes
Red Ribbon Week
Whitehall will celebrate Oct. 25-28.This year's Red Ribbon Week theme will help amplify the campaign's mission to encourage children, families, and communities to live healthy, happy and drug-free lives. It also serves as a reminder that we are all empowered with shaping the communities around us through positivity, bravery, and strength.
Oct. 25- "Just Say No to Drugs and Bullying"-Wear Red
Oct. 26- "Turn Your Back on Drugs"-Wear your T-shirt backwards
Oct. 27- "I'm Too Bright for Drugs"-Wear bright colors/tie dye
Oct. 28- "Team Up Against Drugs"-Wear your favorite team clothing
Report Cards-October 26
SRO/Crossing Guard Appreciation Day-Oct. 28
We appreciate both Officer Green and Ms. Mullinax for what they do on a daily basis to help keep children, parents, and staff safe.
Phone and Virtual Conference Day-October 29
Parent Conference Day-October 29, 2021
Parent conferences for K4-5th grade are on Friday, October 29. Please look for information from your child's teacher about meeting times. Conferences will be held by phone or virtually.
Upcoming Dates
Oct. 7- Whitehall World Changers' Kindness Day
Oct. 7-Ice Cream Day/Skate Night 6:-7:30/Boy Scout meeting 6PM in the school parking lot
Oct. 11-15-National School Lunch Week/Color for Character Week (see above)
Oct. 12-14-IA/CogAt testing (for 2nd graders only)
Oct. 14-Kona Ice Day
Oct. 14-One Book, One School Drive-Thru 5:00-6:00PM
Oct. 15-Last day of National Hispanic Heritage Month
Oct. 15-Picture Day
Oct. 15-Food Service Appreciation Day
Oct. 18-22-Bus Safety Week
Oct. 22- Bus Driver Appreciation Day
Oct. 19-End of the 1st 9 weeks
Oct. 19-PTO Board Meeting
Oct. 20-21-IA/CogAt testing (for 2nd graders only)
Oct. 21-Ice Cream Day
Oct. 22- Bus Driver Appreciation Day
Oct. 22-Pink Out Day-Wear pink for breast cancer awareness
Oct. 25-28-Whitehall Celebrates Red Ribbon Week (see above)
Oct. 28-SRO and Crossing Guard Appreciation Day
Oct. 28-Virtual Awards
Oct. 29-Fall Parent Conference Day/No School for students
KEEP IN MIND DATES FOR NOVEMBER:
Nov.1-2-No School
Whitehall Elementary School
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Website: www.anderson5.net/whitehall
Location: 702 Whitehall Road, Anderson, SC, USA
Phone: 864-260-5000
Facebook: facebook.com/whitehallrams
Twitter: @A5WHES