Whitney Community School
March 2020
ENGAGED COMMUNITIES, INCREASED OPPORTUNITIES, SUCCESSFUL STUDENTS AND FAMILIES
WHITNEY COMMUNITY SCHOOL IN ACTION
Come visit the Community School room where we have a full food pantry, a clothing closet and a welcoming space for families to access Wifi for house or job hunting, parenting groups, early learning classes, student-led groups, PTO meetings, and many more. The resources are endless. Contact Susan Dennis if you have any questions.
Meet Becky Woodland, LSW
Becky Woodland is our amazing Social Worker and is at Whitney on Mondays and Fridays. She has worked for the schools for the past 13 years and brings vast experiences and knowledge. Becky has worked with many of our students and families creating welcoming and safe relationships. She helps families in providing crisis intervention including rental/utility assistance and homelessness, counseling and student support groups, collaborates with school and community resources to assist students in maintaining enrollment and achieving academic success, links students and families with school and community resources, provides home visits with families to understand and address barriers to learning. Becky is a critical resource to our students, parents, and staff.
UPCOMING EVENTS
GRANDPARENTS AS PARENTS
Are you a grandparent or relative raising a young child? Please join us on Thursdays from 8:45am to 9:45am to share, learn, and find support with other grandparents on this life-changing journey.
Early Learning Workshops for 3 to 4 year olds
Join us every Wednesday morning starting in April. This program supports parents in their role as the first and most influential teacher!
Free age appropriate learning resources for parents and child.
Don't Forget...March 12th 6-8pm!
Enjoy a night of celebration with multicultural entertainment. Meet new people from the community and share a special dish of your own. See you soon!
VOLUNTEERS AND DONORS
BSU Service Learners
We want to thank all of the wonderful BSU Service Learners that are volunteering their time to mentor students, be positive role models and inspire students to think about the future. The connections all these volunteers are making make a impact in many lives. We love our BSU volunteers!!
Lory Nesser
Lory Nesser volunteers endless hours during our school events serving and welcoming families, and organzing volunteers. You can see her every Thursday in the Community School room helping students with clothing, unpacking Idaho Food Bank deliveries, helping with what is needed. Lory's energy and beautiful personality engages with students and parents making all feel welcome. She truly is a part of the Whtney family. Thank you, Lory, for all you do!
We couldn't do it without you!
- Boise Bench Dentristy
- Whitney United Methodist Church
- Beauty Nails Salon
- Linh Thuu Buddist Temple
- Callison Group Realty
- Biomat USA
- All Saints Episcopal Church
- Jessyca and Jake Leekley
- Lee and Toni Roberts
- The Sherrif's Youth Foundation
- Whitney PTO
RESOURCES
- Food Pantry
- Clothing Closet
- Hygiene products
- Computer and WiFi access
- Volunteer opportunities
- School Supplies/Backpacks
- Dental Clinic
- Big Brothers Big Sisters School Site
- Early Childhood Development
- Community Engagement Opportunities
- JFK Childcare
- Afterschool Youth Activities
- Community Center afterschool program
CONTACT SUSAN DENNIS
Email: susan.dennis@boiseschools.org
Website: https://whitney.boiseschools.org
Location: 1609 South Owyhee Street, Boise, ID, USA
Phone: 2089007106
Facebook: facebook.com/bsdcommunityschools