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Save the date for our special end-of-year celebration!

Next year we are running a 4/5 SUPER SPLIT. If you would like to learn more about the 4/5 split classroom next year, please join me on morning or evening June 20, 2019.

Incoming K-5 students for the upcoming 2019/2020 school year are invited to join us on the playground on Wednesday, June 12th.

The theme is Women’s World Cup on Flag Day. Friday, June 14th. Let’s break out the Red, White, and Blue in support of Team USA, defending World Champions.

Extra Support for Struggling Families Over the Summer-Gift Card Drive thru June 5th!

Save the date! Incoming students and families are invited to attend a new student welcome night on Thursday June 6at Eagle Staff Middle School.

Come and enjoy a special treat and meet and socialize with our future Hawks on June 6, 2019.

Student council is pleased to announce Kindness Challenge Week from June 3-7! Each day will bring a different spirit day and target challenge to complete.

We are working on a Makerspace area in the library and we could use your help.

Start working on your Bike (Unicycle) Everywhere Calendar/Passport to track and record your bike minutes for each day in May.

Now enrolling for Tuesday/Thursday openings for the 2019-20 school year!

On May 17th, come join our Wildcat Unicyclists as they once again participate in all things Norwegian in the Ballard's Norwegian Constitution Day Parade

Help us make this year’s Whittier Food Drive a big success! Non-perishable food items will be collected April 29 - May 13. Donations benefit the Ballard Food Bank.

Nominations for the Golden Acorn Award are due April 28th!

Join us this Thursday, April 25 at 7:00 PM in the cafeteria for a screening of ScreenAgers.

HELP US ADVOCATE to lawmakers to amply fund Washington public schools.

We are excited to welcome the author Russell Ginns to Whittier to talk with our 3rd-5th grades.

PTA members will vote on funding requests of the PTA to support 2019-2020 school staffing positions.

Help us make this a great STEM Fair by volunteering

Sick Thick Pickles represented Whittier at the Global Reading Challenge at the downtown library and did a fantastic job preparing for and taking part in the semi-finals.

This low-key, fun-filled event for parents will feature music from Ms. Steph, dancing, a small silent auction, sweet treats and bites to eat, beer/wine for purchase, and plenty of time to socialize with friends, old and new.

A tour of Whittier Elementary, for prospective parents, will be held on Feb. 7th morning and evening.

Attention 5th Grade Parents. Checkout the tour dates for middle schools in our neighborhood.

The season starts Tuesday, March 5th.

Have you ever wondered how the PTA decides to spend money? Come join us for our budget process town hall on Jan 17th 6:30-8:30pm in the Library.

First Annual Whittier Family Dance on Friday January 11th

Alaskan Way Viaduct will be closed for approximately three weeks starting in January. Virtually all schools will be affected. Families and staff should plan for increased congestion and longer travel times during the upcoming construction.

Online registration for new students for 2019-20 school year begins Jan. 7, 2019. Also, learn more at SPS Annual Admissions Fair.

Winter break for Seattle Public Schools is Dec 24 to Jan. 4. Students return to school on Monday, Jan 7. Have a relaxing break from school. Enjoy time with family and friends.

Our annual Helping Hands Gift Drive is on its way to being a great success. Extend a "Helping Hand" this holiday season by providing gifts and gift cards for families in need

Whittier Spirit Gear is finally ready to order. And we’ve got a surprise for you… you can order online!

Our annual Helping Hands Gift Drive will begin the Monday after Thanksgiving! This annual event is our way of helping Whittier and Bailey-Gatzert Elementary families in need this holiday season.

We’d like to reaffirm our commitment to supporting transgender and gender-expansive students. This support includes, but is not limited to, a student’s right to be addressed by preferred pronouns and an inclusive restroom policy.

On Nov. 15th, our PTA's Diversity and Inclusion Committee is pleased to welcome Seattle-based author and activist Sharon H Chang for an adult learning workshop.

Yuen Lui will be back for picture retakes from 8am-12pm.

The kindergarten and first grade Wildcats are going to WOW you with an annual Veteran’s Day/Thanksgiving performance.

Still time to put your sneakers on. It’s marathon time! The Seattle Kids Marathon is a great way to get you on your way to being physically fit.

School nurses have partnered with the Visiting Nurse Association to vaccinate both students and staff. Students can get the vaccination regardless of insurance on November 14th.

Whittier Elementary School is in our second year of PBIS. Staff and students are reinforcing and celebrating the Whitter Way – Respect, Responsibility and Safety!

In support of our upcoming Fall Carnival, we are seeking great big gobs of... VOLUNTEERS!

Help! The Whittier Annual Give ends on Monday and we are $17,000 short of our fundraising goal.

Symetra and the Seattle Seahawks honored Whittier Elementary School teacher Travis Peterson as a “Symetra Hero in the Classroom” on Oct. 11, 2018 during a surprise school presentation.

Students will be treated to a live performance by Taproot Theater Company: Super School! on Oct. 16th.

Paws up, Wildcat Families! You have powered The Whittier Annual Give past the 65% mark of our $72,000 goal! Thank you!

The Whittier Annual Give is now underway and Wildcat families have blown us away with a strong early response.

Donate Now! The Annual Give Campaign runs from September 20th to October 21st and the target this year is $75,000.

Seattle Public Schools Superintendent Denise Juneau is embarking on a comprehensive Listening and Learning Tour to gather an understanding of the district's strengths, challenges, and what is most important for her to consider as plans are developed for the district's future.

Curriculum night begins in the Gym with Principal Clark on 6:00 pm. This event is intended for adults only.

September 5th is the first day of school for grade 1 to 5. (Regular school hours apply, no early release.) Kindergarteners start school on September 10th 2018.

Join the fun on Friday, September 14th, beginning at 6:00pm for the Back to School Potluck, followed at 7:30pm by our family movie night in the gym.

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