THANK YOU! Goal Achieved!

THANK YOU! Goal Achieved! Thank you for making the Fun Run a smashing success! Way to go, Whittier Wildcats! We had a very successful Fun Run this year, having far surpassed our goal of $14,000. Together we raised $16,177+ - - - exceeding the goal by more than 19%! WOW! These funds support programs like Homework Helpers, ACES, ArtStart and Opera for the Young; fund field trip busses; provide library support and fund community events like all-school picnics. Really outstanding! Super extra big thanks to the volunteers who pulled together and donated their time especially since we had to reschedule TWICE due to rain! Wildcat high fives to Mary Furman, Kirsten Jackson, Sofia Villafuerte, Shayla Bell, Kristen Alfonsi, Terri McConville, Stephanie Thomas and Elizabeth Carrier. Because we reached our all-school goal, the kids will get to have a dance party on the blacktop on a date to come soon. Some interesting stats: -12 our of 18 classrooms met their classroom goal, earning their class some funds toward recess play things -Team Druckmiller and Team Weiss were the top two classrooms, bringing in 230% and 203% of their class goals, respectively - that's more than double! -More than $5500 of the donations came from outside Oak Park - thanks for asking friends and family! -71% of the funds raised were provided through the online Get Movin tool -16 kids raised more than $200 apiece Special thanks to the local businesses that donated items for the Fun Run - Sugar Beet Co-Op and Gepetto's Toy Box. Great job, everyone! TOGETHER WE RAISED $16,177!! BY THE NUMBERS 422 Students and their families raised $16,177 12 of 18 classrooms met their classroom goals 34% of funds came from outside Oak Park Want more info on where PTO dollars go? Visit www.whittierpto.org

Whittier School s 73 rd Annual Pumpkin Festival! October 26 th and 27 th 2017 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 73 rd 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 26 th and 27 th in the front lobby. The pumpkins will be entered under one of four categories and then judged by Whittier staff on the 27 th. 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 27 th. Any pumpkins not picked up will be disposed of at 6:00pm on the 27 th. 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 (hgawne@op97.org) or Laurie Conley (lconley@op97.org) if you have any questions!

Dear Parents and Guardians of Whittier Students, This year our students have the opportunity to Trick or Treat for UNICEF. When they Trick or Treat for UNICEF, our kids help protect children all over the world from harm and help to give them the best possible start in life. Small donations add up to big changes in children s lives. The annual tradition of Kids Helping Kids has raised more than $170 million since 1950. It s helped give countless children around the world clean water, nutrition, medicine, immunizations and education. Participating in this event is simple, but optional, and it would require adult supervision. If your child participates, he/she can collect money in the official box in different ways: Go to neighbors homes before Halloween with the official collection box and ask for donations. Trick or treat with the box (and candy bag, of course) on Halloween and politely ask for donations. On Halloween tell neighbors that you will be back in the next day or so with your UNICEF box. No donation or amount in a collection box is too small and we appreciate any and all participation in this event. In order for your child to receive a box, the permission slip below must be returned to school between this Thurs, Oct. 26 and Tues., Oct. 31. Once the money is collected, the box must be returned to school by Thurs., Nov. 2. We look forward to this being a fun and rewarding project. Thanks for your support! - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Whittier s students are going to Trick or Treat for UNICEF! I give my child permission my child to Trick or Treat for UNICEF and I understand that this will happen with family after school hours. I know that he/she will have a small box to collect money from neighbors or friends. The box will be returned to school by Thurs., Nov. 2 for collection and counting. can participate in Trick or Treat for UNICEF between Oct. 26 and Nov. 2. This will be done after school hours as a parent/adult directed activity. Signature of parent or guardian

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HALLOWEEN UPDATE Whittier School's ANNUAL HALLOWEEN PARADE is Tuesday, October 31, 2017. 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 11:10am. Students at school will change into their costumes at 12:15pm. 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. Families choosing not to participate in the school Halloween activities may register their child to attend the alternative program in the Whittier Library from 12:15 am to 2:55 pm on the day of the parade. Children must be registered as a participant in these alternative activities by the end of the school day on October 25. The registration form may be obtained in the digital backpack or the school office. 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 73 rd annual Whittier Pumpkin Festival kicks-off on October 26 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 Students who would prefer not to participate in the Halloween Parade and classroom parties are invited to an Autumn Afternoon in the Whittier Library. Mrs. Conley and Ms. Small will meet students in the library for an afternoon of crafts and autumn activities. Depending on weather, we will also take a field trip to Anderson Park. There is no charge for this trip. If you would like your student to participate in this Halloween alternative, please return the following permission slip to your student s classroom teacher by October 25. Permission Slip I give permission for my child (children) to participate in the Autumn Afternoon on Tuesday, October 31, 2017 with Mrs. Conley and Ms. Small. I understand that my student(s) may go to Anderson Park and that they will walk. Signed Date Student grade Student Classroom teacher

Permission/Contact Slip for Whittier at the Movies!! Friday, November 3 rd The Book of Life (PG) Dear Parents/Guardians, If your child(ren) is/are planning to attend the Whittier at the Movies event without your supervision, your child(ren) must provide this completed form in order to be admitted into the movie. Please print legibly, making sure to include the best phone number to contact you, and have your child(ren) turn it in when purchasing a ticket to the movie. Thank you for supporting your Whittier PTO!! Student(s): Parent/Guardian: Phone #: My child(ren) is/are allowed to walk home after movie: yes no (pick-up at 5pm sharp!)

WHITTIER FUNDRAISER/ GTB HOLIDAY SAVINGS CARD RAISE FUNDS FOR WHITTIER PTO AND SAVE CASH IN YOUR POCKET!! Whittier PTO is happy to partner with Geppetto s Toy Box (GTB) in this amazing fundraising opportunity! Whittier PTO is selling the GTB Holiday Savings Card for just $5 and all of the proceeds from the sale of the Card goes to the Whittier PTO!! When you present the GTB Holiday Savings Card at Geppetto s Toy Box (730 Lake St., Oak Park) between November 21-28, 2017 (Tuesday-Tuesday), you ll get 20% off all instock purchases! You may visit as many times as you d like during that 8-day period but you must present the card at the time of purchase to be eligible for the discount. There are 3 ways to purchase your GTB Holiday Savings Card. Fill out this order form, turn it into the Whittier office with a check (payable to Whittier PTO) or cash and your Card will be delivered to your child s classroom within 48 hours. Purchase the Card directly from Stephanie Thomas who will be selling them on the playground/blacktop before and after school (weather permitting). Purchase the Card at the Scholastic Book Fair in the Whittier Auditorium during the days of the parent-teacher conferences from October 18 th 20 th. Remember, 100% of the proceeds from the sale of the GTB Holiday Savings Card goes directly to the Whittier PTO (so we discourage sharing cards)!! Support our school and have fun shopping at Geppetto s Toy Box!! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (please print legibly) Child s Name: Grade: Teacher: