Fundraising Whittier PTO For Questions Please Contact Giveback Event Kristyna Ryan (312) 933-8609 Date [email protected] Tuesday, October 22, 2019 Time STOP & READ! STEPS TO FOLLOW: 11:00 am - 11:00 pm • Must mention fundraiser at time of order to ensure credit towards fundraiser. Location • Please check receipt for “fundraiser” item, if you do not see “fundraiser” on your receipt, Lou Malnati’s Oak Park please see or call a manager.
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Medium Thin Cheese $10.45 Dine-in, Carryout, & Delivery (within zone) FUNDRAISER $0.00
*Excludes Online Ordering* Sub Total $25.00 Tax $1.94 Total $26.94
Lou Malnati’s will donate 20% of total sales to your organization (20% based on pre-tax purchase, excluding alcohol) from every order received from Dine-in, Carryout or Delivery (within zone). FUNDRAISER/FLYER MUST BE MENTIONED AT TIME OF ORDER. Cannot be combined with any other promotional o ers including but not limited to: Discounts, Deep Dish Dough rewards redemption or Malnati Mail welcome coupon.
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HALLOWEEN UPDATE
Whittier School's ANNUAL HALLOWEEN PARADE is Wednesday, October 31, 2019. All students will eat lunch and have recess during their regularly scheduled times. If you would like to take your child home to change, then please pick him/her up in the main office promptly at 11:30am. Students at school will change into their costumes at 12:30pm. Students should not wear costumes or makeup to school at the start of the day unless they are part of the morning Early Childhood classes.
The children's costumes MAY NOT INCLUDE ANY TYPE OF WEAPON (guns, swords, knives, bows and arrows, etc.). "Play" and/or real weapons are never brought to school. Costumes may not be ones that would frighten small children or the principal.
If your child cannot participate in the Halloween activities for religious purposes, please let the office know by October 24 so that other arrangements can be made for that afternoon.
The Halloween parade route will proceed north on Harvey to Thomas, west on Thomas to Ridgeland, south on Ridgeland to Augusta, and east on Augusta to the school playground. (Spectators are welcome, please come and join us.) In case of rain, we will hold the parade inside.
PUMPKIN FESTIVAL
The 75th annual Whittier Pumpkin Festival kicks-off on October 29 with a display of the marvelous pumpkin creations of our families. Everyone who enters will receive a participant’s ribbon, and prizes are awarded in age group and family categories. We hope you can stop by the lobby sometime during this festive time to enjoy these wonderful Halloween creations!
Whittier School’s 75th Annual Pumpkin Festival!
October 29th and 30th 2019
The Whittier Pumpkin Festival is a longtime tradition at Whittier School. Dr. Carl Albertson, a former Whittier principal, who loved Halloween, started it many years ago. This year we celebrate the 75th Annual Pumpkin Festival!
The Pumpkin Festival is a celebration of real (not plastic) pumpkin carving and decorating. Each year, individual children and families are invited to enter a pumpkin in this exciting competition. The pumpkins can be carved, decorated, dressed, painted, etc. Be creative!
The Pumpkin Festival committee will register the pumpkins before school on the 29th and 30th in the front lobby. The pumpkins will be entered under one of four categories and then judged by Whittier staff on the 30th. All participants will receive a ribbon and the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners in each category will receive a trophy.
THE PUMPKINS NEED TO BE PICKED UP AFTER SCHOOL ON THE 30th. Any pumpkins not picked up will be disposed of at 6:00pm on the 30th. There will be NO pumpkins on display on Halloween!
We hope that many Whittier families will join in to make this year’s Pumpkin Festival another success in a long-standing tradition!
Please contact Heidi Gawne ([email protected]) or Laurie Conley ([email protected]) if you have any questions!
WHITTIER SCHOOL
Dear Whittier Family,
Afternoon classes and the lunch program will not be in session Thursday and Friday, October 24 and 25, 2019. We will dismiss students at 11:00am on October 24 and October 25. Classes will resume Monday, October 28, 2019.
Be sure to sign up for a conference time with your child’s teacher.
Housing Forward needs OUR help! There were 947 homeless people that Housing Forward served last year. Whittier School Student Council is participating in SOCKTOBER to help the homeless. We want to help them stay warm this winter.
Please bring NEW, WARM socks to Whittier School by October 28th
Thank you! Whittier at the Movies – The Secret Life of Pets 2 on Oct 18
The first Friday after school movie of the year will be The Secret Life of Pets 2 on October 18! The movie will take place in the auditorium after school until 4:50. Students will be able to purchase tickets for $2 and snacks/goodies for $1 each. Please make sure to fill out an online permission form for each student attending the movie here https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdsANoCHT63oZCIf0pj-dGIedjBZ94Vu6IiEQz-gY- r1bu5OQ/viewform?usp=sf_link. Permission Forms must be submitted by the end of the day on October 17 in order for your unaccompanied child(ren) to attend the movie. This is a super fun event for students that depends solely on volunteers so please sign up to volunteer here https://whittierpto.membershiptoolkit.com/volunteer/32028 If you have any questions, contact Shannon Kazyak at [email protected] or Christine Diedrich at [email protected].
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Green Your Halloween Guide
Americans s pent an estimated $9 billion on Halloween in 2018, an average of $86.79 per person. From costumes and trick-or-treating to parties and donating leftover candy, there are many ways to practice a sustainable Halloween and still have fun each fall.
Promote zero waste for the planet and save money with these tips!
Pumpkins
Before Halloween
Buy local and don’t overshop: According to the United States Department of Agriculture, Illinois harvests about 3-5 times as many pumpkin acres as . any of the other top states Support local farmers and connect your family with t he pumpkin growing process. By visiting a local pumpkin patch, children can see for themselves how pumpkins grow and may even get to feed animals and participate in farm activities.
Even better - grow your own! Start planning now for sowing the seeds of next year’s pumpkins this spring. Take into account that there are suggested varieties for carving and eating.
After Halloween
Plan ahead for your pumpkin’s afterlife: D on't doom your pumpkin to eternity in a landfill! When pumpkins and other organic materials decompose in a landfill, they generate m ethane, a greenhouse gas 84 times more potent than carbon dioxide. Landfills are the third largest producer of methane in the U.S. where an estimated 1.91 billion pounds of pumpkins are grown annually. Keep your pumpkin in the cycle of life - eat it, or compost it!
Eat your pumpkin: Give your pumpkin a second life is to turn it into a key ingredient of a delicious m eal, dessert, or hot beverage to enjoy on a crisp fall night.
Pumpkins a re high in fiber and beta carotene, add flavor, and are a great source of Vitamin A and C. You can also scoop out the pumpkin seeds and roast them for a healthy snack.
Compost your pumpkin: If your pumpkin is already a jack-o-lantern, or you aren’t interested in eating it, the best thing to do is to compost it. Composting is the natural process of recycling organic matter. Adding compost to soils not only reduces greenhouse gas emissions, it returns nutrients to soils, reduces the need for synthetic fertilizers and pesticides, and helps prevent soil erosion.
● Join or host one of S CARCE’s Pumpkin Smash events across Illinois. Take a look at their guide on H ow To Host a Pumpkin Collection ● Compost your pumpkin in your own backyard. Take a look at this DIY Project by SCARCE. Costumes
Don’t buy new
Use what you own: Raid your closet and house to find clothing or items that could be used to create a unique costume. Find easy DIY costume ideas on Pinterest or websites with guides such as Perfection Pending or Real Simple.
Costume swap: Gather your friends to swap costumes, clothing, and props to create your look this Halloween. Or consider renting a costume.
Thrift an outfit: Look for second-hand clothes at a thrift store, which will often have Halloween sections in the month of October.
Shop sustainably
If buying new, keep these tips in mind:
● Avoid or minimize plastic and non-recyclable props. Instead of a plastic or rubber mask, for example, opt for non-toxic face paint that could be used for multiple years for different costumes. ● Pick costumes and items that you could reuse as everyday wear throughout the year or next Halloween.
Make a green statement
Halloween can be a great opportunity to show everyone what you’re passionate about. Choose a costume that raises awareness about sustainability and environmental issues. Several eco-friendly ideas can be found on a P lanetsave guide. Trick-or-Treating
Candy
Sustainable packaging tips: Look for treats packaged in recyclable cardboard rather than plastic: boxes of Dots, Nerds, Jr. Mints, Milk Duds, and raisins are examples. When buying treats, try to buy in bulk to minimize the amount of packaging. If buying or eating candy with plastic packaging, collect your clean, empty wrappers with a Terracycle Candy and Snack Wrapper Zero Waste collection box for upcycling.
Shop local: Visit your local candy or fair trade store to support local businesses while finding candy options that might be organic, use sustainable packaging, or support fair prices being paid to the producers.
Alternatives: Consider distributing non-candy goods that can be recycled or reused. Examples of treats kids would love include soda cans (perhaps natural sodas, sparkling water, or other carbonated beverages), mini playing cards, coloring pads, fun colored pencils, or bracelets.
Leftovers: Rather than throw away uneaten candy, consider donating leftovers. Chicago-area leftover candy drop off locations are increasing (be sure to check with your dentist). You can also donate through a chapter of a national program.
Bags and Transportation
Reuse household containers such as pillowcases, canvas bags, buckets, or other containers to collect candy rather than purchase a new, plastic jack-o-lantern container or treat bag. Kids might also have fun decorating their reusable bags or containers with Halloween-themed colors or supplies. If so, be sure to save their finished artwork so it can be used again!
Trick-or-treat in your own neighborhood or a neighborhood within walking distance to save on gas and reduce emissions. If walking is not possible, take public transit or carpool with friends or neighbors.
Parties & Decorations
Supplies
Inside: Opt for decorations and supplies that can be reused each year. Don’t be shy about using what you already have - be creative!
For parties or gatherings, use dishware rather than plasticware or use recyclable or compostable products that reduce landfill waste. Purchase a variety of fall colors or Halloween-themed fabric napkins and table linens at a resale shop. Some examples of eco-friendly decor ideas can be found at DIY Network and G reen Child Magazine.
Outside: Avoid using outdoor fake cobweb decorations which can harm wildlife and are bad for the environment.
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