Whittier Weekly News
October 12, 2018
Notes from the Administration
Just a reminder that our Weekly News, will be sent out on Thursday evenings of each week- starting today. The newsletter will no longer be distributed via email- but through Find Out First. Thank you to everyone who has returned their yellow Emergency Cards. Find Out First will send communications to the email address that was listed on your Emergency Card.
This newsletter serves as an important communication between home and school. Please be sure to reach out to the front office, if you aren't receiving our Find Out First communications.
Please take the time to read our newsletter each week to get updated information about news and special events happening here at Whittier ES!
PICTURE DAY IS WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 17TH
Calling all Folk Music Fans!
F.A.M.E. (Frederick Acoustic Music Enterprise) has donated a limited number of tickets to Whittier families to be used at the 2018 Maryland Folk Festival on Friday, November 16 at 7:30pm at the Weinberg Center in downtown Frederick. If you would like to request a pair of free tickets to this event featuring headliner Tom Paxton, please email Amanda.Fishel@fcps.org by Friday, November 2nd. Tickets are available on a first come, first serve basis. Serious inquiries only, please. See www.weinbergcenter.org for more information about this concert.
Boscov's Friends Helping Friends Shopping Pass- Good only on October 16th - $5
Boscov’s Fundraiser- October 16th is Boscov’s Friend Helping Friends 25% off Shopping pass day.
Coupons are on sale for $5 each. Shopping passes are available in the front office Monday October 15th and Tuesday October 16th.
HOLIDAY ASSISTANCE FROM THE RELIGIOUS COALITION
Mon., October 15: 10 am -2 pm at the APL Shelter
Tues., October 16: 10 am-2 pm at the APL Shelter; 4 pm - 6 pm at the APL Office
Wed., October 17: 2 pm-5 pm at the APL Office
Fri., October 19: 10 am-2 pm at the APL Shelter
Sat., October 20: 9 am- Noon at the APL Shelter
Mon., October 29: 10 am - 2 pm at the APL Shelter
Tues., October 30: 10 am - 2 pm at the APL Shelter; 4 pm-6 pm at the APL Office
Thurs., Nov. 1: 10am - 2 pm at the APL Shelter
Fri., Nov. 2: 10 am - 2 pm at the APL Shelter
Sat., Nov. 3: 9 am-Noon at the APL Shelter
APL Office: 27 DeGrange Street, Frederick, MD 21701 - right side of campus
APL Shelter: 27 DeGrange Street, Frederick, MD 21701 - left side of campus
For more information, call Sheila Simms at The Religious Coalition - 301-631-2670 ex. 125
Parent Volunteers/Visitors to the Building
This year, FCPS has introduced a new systematic visitor management system called Raptor. Raptor compares visitors to our school against national data bases from all 50 states to ensure the safety of our students. Visitors to our school may be asked to show identification before entering the building. Parents wishing to volunteer for school events, chaperone a party, or chaperone a field trip will still need to complete our Volunteer Training. We will offer volunteer training once a month. Our next training will be on Monday, October 15 at 6:00pm.
Thanks to all of our WATCH DOG participants
Chick Fil A Fundraiser
PTA
Please take a moment and become a member of the PTA. Your membership entitles you to discounts in and around Frederick County. More importantly, your membership says that you are in support of our school. We would love to have you join us. Our next PTA meeting is Monday, October 15th @ 6:30pm. ALL ARE WELCOME!
Upcoming PTA Events:
Trunk or Treat - Thursday, October 25th at 6:30
This family-friendly trick or treating event is held in the side parking lot of Whittier Elementary! If you are interested in decorating a trunk, sign up here: https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/10c0e4caba62ea4f85-whittier
PTA Sponsored Teacher Dinner - Wednesday, November 7 from 6:00-8:00 pm
Join us for a social dinner to honor our teachers at Whittier for all they do for our children.
Multicultural Night - Friday, November 16 from 6:00-8:00 pm
This annual event celebrates our school's cultural diversity! Join us for fun, games, education, and food from different cultures. The event is hosted here at Whittier and all are invited!
PTA membership is always appreciated in order to support your children and the PTA’s mission. Volunteering is not required! Sign up at WhittierElementaryPTA.com and follow us on Facebook to keep up to date on all events!
Check out the PTA website! http://whittierelementarypta.com
Follow the PTA on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/WhittierPTAFrederick/
Email them! WhittierPTAFrederick@gmail.com
Frederick Community Health Fair
11th Annual FREE
Frederick Community Health Fair
Saturday, October 27
8 AM-3 PM
Great Frederick Fairgrounds
797 E. Patrick St., Frederick
FREE Health and Wellness Services and Activities Include:
Flu shots (for adults and children)
Screenings for hearing, vision, bone density,
blood pressure, glucose, cholesterol, diabetes,
Hepatitis B and C, HIV testing
Oral health education and referrals
Mental health evaluations
Access to interpreters in 13 languages
Access to 1-on-1 sessions with doctors
Tobacco education
Fitness challenges
FREE grocery distribution by Maryland Food Bank
Over 70 community service providers
Giveaways
See details online now:
http://frederickhealthfair.org
See the flyer:
English https://fcps.ezcommunicator.net/edu/Frederick/GetFile.aspx?DocId=9486
Spanish https://fcps.ezcommunicator.net/edu/Frederick/GetFile.aspx?DocId=9479
Korean https://fcps.ezcommunicator.net/edu/Frederick/GetFile.aspx?DocId=9480
Chinese https://fcps.ezcommunicator.net/edu/Frederick/GetFile.aspx?DocId=9481
Burmese https://fcps.ezcommunicator.net/edu/Frederick/GetFile.aspx?DocId=9483
RED RIBBON WEEK/CHARACTER COUNTS WEEK
Friday October 19th
- Dress like a career that you think you want to pursue
Monday October 22nd
- Make your Character Count- Wear something with a number on it.
Tuesday October 23rd
- Red Ribbon Week- Wear RED
Wednesday October 24th
- Unity Day- Wear ORANGE
Thursday October 25th
- Character Counts Day- Wear the Color Assigned to your Grade Level
- K- Red for Caring
- 1st Orange for Fairness
- 2nd Blue for Trustworthiness
- 3rd Yellow for Respect
- 4th Green for Responsibility
- 5th Purple for Citizenship
- PreK- Any color you want
PTA Book Fair Coming Soon!
Click on the link below to volunteer your time.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Friday, October 12
Just Dance - 7:45 am
Monday, October 15
Just Dance - 7:45 am
Volunteer Training - 6:00 pm
PTA Meeting - 6:30 pm
Tuesday, October 16
Kindergarten Field Trip to Gaver Farms
Math Club 7:30 am
Service Learning 3:45 pm
Wednesday, October 17
Picture Day
ELO Math Club - 7:30 am
Robotics Club - 3:45 pm
Service Learning Club - 3:45 pm
Chick Fil A Fundraiser (Route 26 Location) - 5-8 pm
Thursday, October 18
TECH TREK-
Boomshakers - 7:45 am
Whittier Music Makers - 3:45 pm
Young Rembrandts - 4:00 pm
Coding Club - 4:00 pm
Friday, October 19
School Spirit Week Kick Off- Dress like you are going to a career that you want to pursueJust Dance 7:45 am
Monday, October 22
Make your Character Count- Wear something with a number on it.
Tuesday, October 23
Red Ribbon Week- Wear RED
ELO Math Club - 7:30 am
Chess Club - 3:45 pm
Service Learning Club - 3:45 pm
Wednesday, October 24
Unity Day- Wear Orange
ELO Math Club - 7:30 am
Robotics Club - 3:45 pm
Service Learning Club - 3:45 pm
Thursday, October 25
Character Counts Day- Wear the Color Assigned to your Grade Level
K- Red for Caring
1st Orange for Fairness
2nd Blue for Trustworthiness
3rd Yellow for Respect
4th Green for Responsibility
5th Purple for Citizenship
PreK- Any color you want
Boomshakers 7:45 amWhittier Music Makers 3:45 pm
Coding Club 4pm
Young Rembrandts 4pm
PTA Trunk or Treat Event-6:30-8:00 PM
Friday, October 26
Fall Harvest Party - 2:30 pm
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