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Whittier Weekly: April 4, 2017

Whittier Weekly: April 4, 2017

 “No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted.” – Aesop

 

 Upcoming Dates:

  • Tomorrow! 4/5 – McTeacher Night at McDonald’s on Ogden Avenue from 4:00-7:00pm (details below)
  • Fri 4/7 – Spirit Day – Show your school spirit in your Whittier wear or blue/gold
  • Fri 4/7 – Fun Lunch!
  • Fri 4/7 – Kindergarten Round-up at 1:30pm in the Whittier Gym
  • Fri 4/7 – PTA Spring Fundraiser

 

  1. Spring Fundraiser THIS FRIDAY!
  2. McTeacher Night @ McDonald’s TOMORROW
  3. Committee Chairs Needed!
  4. Walking Club Volunteer Request
  5. Book Fair Volunteer Request
  6. Learning Lab Donation Request
  7. Primary Playground
  8. DGJWC Handmade Market

1. Spring Fundraiser THIS FRIDAY!

Take a peak at the amazing experiences you can sign up for at this year’s Trivia Night on Friday!

Registration is OPEN! CLICK HERE to complete your online registration! Register now and save $5 per ticket vs. at the door.

For a digital copy of the information flier CLICK HERE

The fundraiser is still in need of volunteers, please Carrie or Michelle if you are interested.  Thank you!

Carrie Grebel
Carriegrebel@aol.com
Michelle Aleksiunas
Davis0708@aol.com

2. McTeacher Night @ McDonald’s TOMORROW

McTeacher Night 2017 is here!  Please join some of your favorite Whittier teachers and friends on Tomorrow, April 5th from 4:00-7:00 p.m. at McDonald’s on Ogden (east of Fairview).
Have dinner and/or dessert (in the restaurant or via drive-thru) and a portion of the proceeds will go back to Whittier’s PTA.  No flyer needed to attend, so please spread the word to your friends and family beyond Whittier too!
There will also be a raffle for free McDonald’s meals, so you may want to bring some $1 or $5 bills with you.  100% of the raffle proceeds will go back to the PTA.
In addition:
Mark your calendar for some upcoming Family Fun!
  • Wednesday, May 3rd – “Tres de Mayo” fundraiser at Chipotle from 4:00-8:00 p.m.
  • Last Day of School – End of Year celebration

3. Committee Chairs Needed!

We need volunteers to chair or co-chair committees for the 2017-2018 school year.  Please read the attached document with descriptions and time commitments for the open committees.  Email Carla Giannelli for more information at carla3374@sbcglobal.net.  Thank you!

Open Committees (Updated)

4. Walking Club Volunteer Request

Walking club starts back up again next week! We need volunteers, especially for NEXT WEDNESDAY! Volunteers arrive at 11:30, sign in at the front office, and pick up a guest sticker to wear. Instructions, grade assignments, door location, and “Cat Cash” to distribute to walkers are given out in the front hallway. You will be done at 12:20. Please use this link to sign up – we can’t do this without your help!

5. Book Fair Volunteer Request

Bookfair is coming soon and we’re looking for your help to sell books! We’re holding the Spring Bookfair around/during Whittier’s Spring Open House — April 25, 26 and 27.  Please consider volunteering an hour of your time! CLICK HERE to sign up online.

 

 

6. Learning Lab Donation Request

The Learning Lab is once again collecting empty toilet paper and paper towel tubes for our upcoming EXPLORE classes!  The collection box will be available through the month of April in the front vestibule. Thank you for taking the time to save these items!

 

7. Primary Playground 

The window for personal and corporate donations toward the playground is open if anyone is interested in being a sponsor for the playground and having their name recognized on the plaque that will be mounted in the Jaguar Jungle.  All donations over $250 earn a space on the plaque, a mention on the PTA Facebook page and PTA Website.  All sponsorships are tax deductible and a letter and thank you card from the students will be sent.  Donations can be made on the website link (see below) or by check made payable to Whittier PTA with a note in the memo section saying “playground donation”.  Any funds raised that are over the cost of the playground will be returned to the PTA to fund the PTA budget and shore up the reserves.

 

 

8. DGJWC Handmade Market

The Downers Grove Junior Woman’s Club is hosting a Handmade Market (craft show) being held at O’Neill Middle School on Saturday, April 29 from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.  The DGJWC uses funds raised to support various philanthropic initiatives including scholarships for Downers Grove students!

 

Upcoming RSVPs