Whittier Elementary School
Whittier Elementary School Family Weekly Newsletter
Wisconsin PBIS School of Merit
December 8-12, 2014
“Excellence: Success is a direct reflection of the effort, pride,
and passion with which a person lives”
For the 2014-2015 school year, excellence is our motto.
Our staff and students are committed to setting and exceeding challenging goals.
Whittier Elementary Sets High Expectations for 2014-2015
DON’T MISS IT!
WHITTIER ELEMENTARY Barnes and Noble Book Fair!
Wednesday, December 10th, 4:00 P.M. – 9:00 P.M.
Barnes & Noble in Racine
2710 S. Green Bay Rd. Racine, WI 53406
We have attached three documents: the vouchers to bring with you and/or share with your friends who might like to shop online, a schedule of the events, and the menu for the café. We have many celebrities helping with our fundraiser – including our Superintendent, Miss Kenosha, the Chief of the Pleasant Prairie Police Department, many of our Whittier Staff, and most importantly Santa. These are just a few of the many special guests! We are looking forward to seeing you on Wednesday night!
Attendance
SCHOOL –WIDE ATTENDANCE GOAL: 97%
Attendance Incentive #2
Congratulations to our third grade students. They had the best attendance percentage for the month of November. On Wednesday, December 10th, the third grade classes will participate in “Operation Kingfish.” The Kingfish mascot and Elvis Crew will visit the classrooms and distribute Kookies from Festival Foods! KUDOS!
Final Summary Results for November 3-December 5:
Kindergarten – 92.90%
First Grade – 95.51%
Second Grade – 93.86%
Third Grade – 96.32%
Fourth Grade – 94.58%
Fifth Grade – 95.31%
Total Attendance for the Month – 94.82%
Summary Results for December 1-5:
Kindergarten – 89.33%
First Grade – 96.49%
Second Grade – 96.55%
Third Grade – 96.31%
Fourth Grade – 96.89%
Fifth Grade – 95.01%
Total Attendance for the Week – 95.34%
Summary Results for November 24-26:
Kindergarten – 94.67%
First Grade – 91.49%
Second Grade – 89.63%
Third Grade – 92.33%
Fourth Grade – 93.35%
Fifth Grade – 93.39%
Total Attendance for the Week – 92.40%
Summary Results for November 17-21:
Kindergarten – 91.51%
First Grade – 95.70%
Second Grade – 92.31%
Third Grade – 97.22%
Fourth Grade -91.59%
Fifth Grade – 95.86%
Total Attendance for the Week – 94.10%
Summary Results for November 10-14:
Kindergarten – 92.38%
First Grade – 96.05%
Second Grade – 93.69%
Third Grade – 96.41%
Fourth Grade – 96.03%
Fifth Grade – 96.33%
Total Attendance for the Week – 95.29%
Summary Results for November 3-7:
Kindergarten – 97.60%
First Grade – 96.25%
Second Grade – 95.60%
Third Grade – 97.88%
Fourth Grade -94.56%
Fifth Grade – 95.68%
Total Attendance for the Week – 96.17% (So close to our goal!)
Second Annual Whittier Giving Tree
When our students return to school on Monday, December 1st, there will be a beautifully lit Giving Tree in our main hallway. We are asking all families to consider donating hats, mittens, gloves, scarves, and socks to our tree. All of the donations will be shared with children from Whittier and the Shalom Center.
Outside Supervision in the Morning
We are reminding all Whittier families that supervision outside in the morning starts at 7:15 A.M. It is very important, especially with the cold weather that families do not drop their child/ren early unless it is previously arranged with the teacher. If the temperature is 10 degrees or below or a wind chill of 0, we will bring the children inside. We begin letting children into the multi-purpose room around 7:15, or when the first bus arrives.
Whittier Webpage Gets a Make-Over
Whittier website is undergoing changes. Although we are still in the process of updating, please take time to visit our new look: www.whittier.kusd.edu
PTA NEWS!
December PTA Meeting, December 9, is cancelled!
Whittier Night at Target!
On December 16th from 5:00 P.M.-10:00 P.M., all Whittier families are encouraged to shop at TARGET TO RECEIVE 20% OFF and a portion of the sales will go to Whittier. A flyer will be going home in the Thursday Folders with more information.
MARKET DAY NEWS
We will be having our last Market Day delivery before winter break on Dec. 17. There are some nice dessert, appetizer, and gift items this month. You can order online or send your order to school by Friday, Dec. 12. Thanks for your support of our PTA.
Thank you and Congratulations!
· Thank you, Karen DenHartog, for the arranging the Chili’s chips and salsa for the staff meeting. We loved it!
Monday, December 8 Wear your Packer Garb or favorite team apparel!
Poinsettia Orders are due.
· 6:00 P.M – 7:00 P.M Second and Third Grade Concert at Lance Middle School All students are expected to be seated by 5:45 P.M. (We are requesting that families stay for the entire concert rather than leave after their child performs.)
Tuesday, December 9
· 2:30 P.M.-3:45 P.M. - After School Bible Club
· 2:30 P.M.-3:30 P.M. – Chess Club
· PTA Meeting Cancelled
Wednesday, December 10
· 1:00 P.M. – Third Grade Attendance Party with the Elvis and the Kingfish!
· 4:00 P.M.-9:00 P.M. - Barnes and Noble Book Fair
Thursday, December 11 70th Day of School
Friday, December 12
· 11:15 A.M. – Art Club
Upcoming Dates in December
December 16 and 17 – Kid’s Castle Holiday Shopping 8:00 A.M.-Noon (More information will be going home soon.)
December 16 – Shop at Target – Whittier Night!
December 17 – Market Day Pick-Up from 4:30 P.M.-5:30 P.M.
December 17 – Poinsettia Delivery
December 19 – Last Day of School before Winter Break. Dismissal is at 11:15 A.M.
WINTER BREAK – December 20-January 4
Student return to school on Monday, January 5th.
I wish all of you a healthy week!
Jo