Whittier Weekly News
May 18, 2018
Notes from the Administration
Upcoming Events
Monday May 21st-
Leadership Meeting 4pm
Tuesday, May 22
5th Grade to visit West Frederick Middle School
Service Learning Club 3:45 pm
Hugh Nolan Track Meet 4:45 pm (TJ High School)
Wednesday, May 23
3rd Grade to ESSL (Broomall, Chevalier) 12:00
Rita's Fundraiser Night- Meet our Celebrity Scoopers 4-6pm
Thursday, May 24
3rd Grade to ESSL (Murphy, Pritts) 12:00
Service Learning 3:45 pm
Kindergarten Round Up 6:30pm
Friday, May 25
Volunteer Breakfast 8:30 am
5th Grade Move Up Day - WFMS - 9:15 am
Field Day
Talent Show Try Outs
Monday, May 28
Memorial Day - School Closed
Tuesday, May 29
Service Learning Club 3:45 pm
Wednesday, May 30
Cici's Pizza Night 4-8 pm
Thursday, May 31
Service Learning Club 3:45 pm
Friday, June 1
Field Day Raindate
Spring Carnival (rescheduled from May 18th)
Additional Dates to Know
Talent Show practice
PTA Meeting 6:30 pm
Tuesday June 5th
4th Grade Field Trip to Annapolis
Wednesday June 6th
2nd Grade (Ramsburg, Young,) to Fountain Rock Park
Thursday June 7th
Talent Show- 7pm @ Frederick High
Monday June 11th
5th Grade Field trip to Camden Yards
Pre K Awards 9:15 AM PreK
1:15 PM PreK
2:15 Kindergarten
Tuesday June 12th
5th Grade Promotion Ceremony - 9:15 am
5th Grade Celebration- 11:00 am
Wednesday June 13th
5th Grade Celebration Rain date
Thursday June 14th
Grade Level Awards- Details coming soon!
Friday June 15th
Last day of school
Move Up Day- Students meet next year's teacher
Flag Lowering Ceremony - 10:15 am
WHES Night of the Arts Was A Success!
A BIG thank you to all who attended our celebration of the arts at WHES! We enjoyed fantastic vocal performances from each grade level and over 800 pieces of framed artwork on display in our WHES Art Gallery! Thank you to all the students, parents, and staff members who made this evening such a huge success!
Whittier's Got Talent
Friday May 18th- Deadline to Sign Up for Talent Show Try Outs
Friday May 25th - Talent Show Try Outs- All props must be at school by 8:55am
Tuesday May 29th- Talent Show practice
Thursday May 31st - Talent Show practice
Monday June 4th- Talent Show practice
Wednesday June 6th- Talent Show practice
Thursday June 7th - Talent Show @ 7pm- Frederick High
Rita's Night- Who are the Celebrity Scoopers?
WHES staff members will serving this evening.
PARCC TESTING
FIELD DAY - MAY 25 (Rain Date June 1st)
Field Day is scheduled for Friday, May 25th. This is a day centered on good sportsmanship, sun, heroes, and FUN!! Please take the time to put this date on your calendar as it is very important for you child's safety that he/she comes prepared for active participation and warm weather. We will run a half day schedule with Grades K-2 outside in the morning and Grades 3-5 out in the afternoon. If possible, please send your child to school with a bag lunch. The cafeteria will provide bag lunches to those who are buying.
Please dress your child properly for activity in comfortable shorts, sneakers, sunscreen, hat, disposable water bottle, and no jewelry. Make sure to apply sunscreen before your child comes to school as we will not be able to provide sunscreen at school.
If you would like to volunteer for Field Day, we have slots available at the following times:
9:45-12pm
12:45-3pmĀ
class pictures
If you forgot to order a class picture, we have extras! They are $12.00 each. Let Margie or Jodie know in the front office if you would like a class picture for your child. You can stop in the office or send $12.00 with your child and we will send the class picture home.
PTA News
Upcoming Events from the PTA:
Thank you to our Board of Directors this school year! And welcome to our newest Board members who were voted in this evening.
President Elect- Emily Harlow
Vice President Elect- Henry Penafiel
Treasurer Elect- Janelle Luckenbaugh
Secretary Elect- Tina Long
Our next meeting is Monday June 4th @ 6:30 in the Media Center.
Come plan with us on July 17th @ 6:30 pm at WHES! This is a great opportunity to be a part of the planning committee, understanding roles and responsibilities. We can't wait to have you join us for 2018-2019!
CAREER DAY
THANK YOU to all the adults who shared their fascinating careers with our students! We learned about interesting jobs in the fields of medicine and medical research, military service, dance instruction, education, law enforcement, cyber security, graphic design, and fire protection. We also met a former circus performer, a DJ, a therapy dog handler (with her dog) and a Paralympic Gold Medalist! Thanks to Mrs. Rich and Mrs. Reese for arranging such an exciting educational opportunity!
Interested in Girl Scouts for your child
Already a scout? Then bring a friend.
RSVP here: 3705events@gmail.com with your child's name, school, grade and your contact email/phone by May 21st.
Does your child receive EL(English Language) services?
The EL Office will be holding a parent meeting on Tuesday, June 5, 2018 to discuss the ACCESS For ELLs 2.0 scores with parents and students. The meeting will be held in the Cafeteria at West Frederick Middle School (WFMS) from 6-7:30 pm.
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
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Whittier-Elementary-School-PTA-147186718711529/
Twitter: @WhittierES