Buy your tickets early and SAVE!!! FUN FAIR SATURDAY, MARCH 3rd 11am 3pm (Games close at 2:30) Purchase your tickets in advance and SAVE MONEY and time! Please fill out the order form below and return it with payment to the office or your child s teacher BY Wed 2/28 or purchase tickets on line on the PTO page of the Whittier website ($1 service fee per package applies). FUN FAIR ADVANCE TICKET PURCHASE Name: Phone: Email: Indicate how many of each package you would like to purchase. Your tickets may be picked up at WILL CALL on Fun Fair Day 3/3. 20 tickets $9.00 (45 cents per ticket) 40 tickets - $16.00 (40 cents per ticket) (Tickets may be purchased for 50 cents on Fun Fair day.) Payment may be made by cash or by check made out to WHITTIER PTO Amount enclosed: $ Check # (if applicable) Questions? Contact Kate Haarvei katehaarvei@gmail.com
PLEASE Bake or BUY for the FUN FAIR CAKE WALK Baked goods may be dropped off on Friday 3/2 by 3pm in the school office or by 10:30am on Fun Fair Day 3/3 THANK YOU!!!
happening at the fun fair FAMILY AND TEACHER HOSTED PARTIES AND EXPERIENCES SAVE THE DATE: SATURDAY, MARCH 3 RD THERE ARE 2 THINGS YOU CAN DO RIGHT NOW! Mark your calendar and plan to come have fun! Plan to host a party with your friends to benefit the PTO. Take a moment to get inspired by the fun party ideas included with this sheet and fill out the attached Party Donation Form. At the auction, Whittier families will sign up and make a donation to attend. Forms are due by February 27 th. Contact Kate Haarvei, katehaarvei@gmail.com with questions. 1
happening at the fun fair HOST A PARTY TO BENEFIT THE PTO! Find a Co-Host (or two or three) Planning a party is 1 a great way to spend extra 2 time with your friends. Determine who the party is for (adults only, whole families, or just kids the 3 4 choice is yours) and decide how many spaces to offer. Pick a theme, venue, date (between March 15 and September 30) and time for your party. Fill out the attached Party Donation Form and return it to the office by Feb 27th, or email it to katehaarvei@gmail.com. Here are some examples from previous years to get you thinking: Family Backyard Movie Night Poker Party Tournament Mother/Daughter Craft and Tea Party Parents Night Out Dinner Party Spring Training Private baseball lessons by Whittier Parent End of School Year Primpfest for K-2 girls Parties hosted by student groups, such as the girl scouts, chess club, or other Legacy Sports and Pizza party If you have any questions or would like to explore a party idea, please contact Kate Haarvei, katehaarvei@gmail.com 2
happening at the fun fair PARTY DONATION FORM YES, I am interested in donating an experience or hosting a party for the Whittier Spring Auction. Host Name(s) Street Address (for tax letter) City, State and Zip Code Phone Email Title of Event Date Location Detailed Description of Event Who is invited to attend? (Families, adults only, kids only, 2 nd and 3 rd Graders only, etc.) Number of people/families who can attend the event Suggested price per person/family If the party sells out can we offer more spaces? Y / N How many? Winner should contact Completed forms are due Tuesday February 27th. Forms can be submitted to the Whittier office or emailed to Kate Haarvei at katehaarvei@gmail.com The Whittier PTO is a non-profit organization. All donations are tax deductible to the extent provided by law. Our tax ID# is 36-3767228 3
715 N. Harvey Oak Park Illinois 60302 ph: 708.524.3080 fax: 708.524.3047 www.op97.org/whittier February 2018 District 97 is required by state and federal law to administer the PARCC assessment to all students in grades 3 through 8 during the designated six-week testing window. This year, the testing window will take place March 5-April 20. The law also states that any student in those grades who is absent during the testing window, but returns to school before testing is completed, must be administered a make-up test. In addition, state law requires that scores received on state assessments administered in the elementary grade levels (K-8) must be maintained in a student s temporary record. Below is a statement of our guidelines for students who choose not to take the PARCC test. This statement reflects the practice we implemented in previous years. As is required by law, every student who is eligible to take the PARCC assessment will receive a test ticket or test booklet. However, in accordance with our practice, anyone who elects not to take the assessment will be permitted to read a book after the teacher has read the directions to the class and students have begun the testing process. Since students will not be allowed to go to the school library during the administration of the test, we ask that you please make sure your child brings her book to class during the PARCC testing window (March 5, 2018 to April 20, 2018). You can help your child do his/her best on the test by: Making sure that your Whittier scholar attends school and is here on time. Ensuring that your child gets a good night s sleep the night before testing Providing breakfast on the mornings of testing Reminding your child to ask the teacher questions if he/she does not understand the test directions Letting your child know that you have confidence in his/her ability to do his/her best Advising your child not to worry about the test I Believe in my SELFIE! If your child is absent and misses a session, make-up testing will be administered through April 16th. To ensure a quiet testing environment, we do not allow the intercom to be used throughout the PARCC testing period. If families drop off items for their child, students will be able to retrieve them from the office during the lunch hour or at the end of the school day. Please feel free to call or e-mail any questions or concerns regarding the PARCC assessment. We will be sharing the results with you as soon as they become available. Thank you. Jim Doyle Interim Co-Principal Scott Kasik Interim Co-Principal
THE WHITTIER REFUGEE WELCOME PROJECT INVITES YOU IMMIGRANT AND REFUGEE STORYTIME AND CRAFT JOIN US! FRIDAY, MARCH 9, 2018 3PM-5PM DOLE LIBRARY As part of the Whittier Refugee Welcome Project we have partnered with Dole Library to bring you a fun and educational time of story, crafts, music and cultural experiences with an emphasis on the Iraqi and Rohingan cultures. *Snacks will be provided! *Recommended for ages 5-11, all families welcome. *WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU THERE! No RSVP Required, but please email us if you are coming so we can anticipate for supply count. For More Information or to RSVP please email. whittierrefugeeproject@gmail.com
Presents a Lincoln, Mann, and Brooks Diversity Committees Event HIDDEN FIGURES BASED ON THE UNTOLD TRUE STORY A family friendly screening of Hidden Figures followed by an adult discussion on equity and a workshop geared for kids driven by local women of color who work in STEM/STEAM Saturday March 10th 1:00-4:30pm Gwendolyn Brooks Middle School 325 S. Kenilworth Reserve your seats at http://bit.ly/divcoevents7 Recommended for kids ages 8 and up. Food and Beverages will be served at this free event. Powered by Oak Park PTO Diversity Council Distribution of information by a community group in accordance with District 97 policy does not imply, directly or indirectly, that the group's program(s), event(s) and/or service(s) is sanctioned, sponsored or endorsed by the district, the Board of Education or the superintendent.
Celebrate National World Languages Week with a Family Dance Fiesta sponsored by the World Language Advisory Committee and the Elementary World Language (Spanish FLES) Department Monday, March 12, 2018 6:30-7:30pm Whittier School Auditorium *Additional WL Week activities will take place at D97 schools during the school day for the week March 5-9. Watch for more details.* Interactive demonstrations of dances from Spanish Speaking countries led by D97 WL FLES Spanish teachers Fun for the whole Familia! Join us in the dancing! Children must be accompanied by adult. *No Food or Drinks allowed in auditorium* 1
Kindergarten registration for District 97 s 2018-19 school year is coming! Pick a registration date from the list below, and bring your required documents to 260 Madison St. March Thursday, March 15: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. (Apply for Early KG or 1st grade) Wednesday, March 21: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. (Apply for Early KG or 1st grade) Thursday, March 29: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. (Apply for Early KG or 1st grade) April Wednesday, April 11: 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. (Apply for Early KG or 1st grade) Wednesday, April 18: 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. (Apply for Early KG or 1st grade) Saturday, April 21: 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. (Apply for Early KG or 1st grade) June Wednesday, June 13: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday, June 27: 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. July Wednesday, July 11: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday, July 25: 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. August Saturday, August 11: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday, August 14: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Official birth certificate (hospital birth certificates not accepted) Parent ID Current DHS health physical and immunizations Custody documents if applicable If you moved recently, we will accept moving company receipts with your new address listed, a change of ID or postal service mail, or an email confirmation about a change of service address from a utility company. Please click on the registration tab found on op97.org to see what required based on your residency situation.