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Teacher Appreciation Week: Help us Thank Our Amazing Whittier Staff!
May 6 - 10 is Teacher Appreciation Week, and we want to let our Whittier teachers and staff know that they are out of this world!
This year, we are making a thank you video for our teachers and staff and want your student to record a short (one or two sentence) video clip thanking their teachers. We are also collecting written notes or photos with a thank you message to compile all our submissions into the video. We plan to share the final video with teachers and staff on May 10th, but all submissions will be needed by April 30th. Click the link below to submit your thanks today.
The PTO has a week full of special surprises, treats, and gratitude planned. Stay tuned for more information about class gifts and volunteer needs coming from your classroom liaisons soon.
Don’t Miss it! Ordering Ends Friday: Purchase Delicious Bundt Cakes Now
We are happy to announce our Mother's Day fundraiser with Nothing Bundt Cakes, located in Chicago-Lincoln Park. Nothing Bundt Cake is famous for their freshly-baked cakes, delicious butter cream cheese frosting and flavors that are sure to delight! Their mission is to bring joy to the community through continual support of our school, one bite at a time!
Place orders using this form from now until Friday, April 26th, 2024.
Date: Friday, May 10th, 2024
Location: The Community Room (Teacher's Lounge)
Pick-up Time: 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Coffee on the Blacktop Returns!
Let us fill your cup. Bring your own, or grab one from us!
Stay a while after dropoff on Thursday, May 2 and treat yourself to complimentary coffee and conversation with your Whittier community.
And, as a bonus, you can shop the Scholastic Book fair while you sip!
Earth Day Is Today! Find a way to Reduce, Reuse, or Recycle
Here are some ways you can help on Earth Day or any day:
- Textile waste is a growing issue. Oak Park partnered with Simple Recycling to offer textile recycling to residents. Start collecting your clothing, bedding, boots, shoes, belts, coats, hats, pillows, towels, and linens. Schedule online or by phone at 866.835.5068 to arrange a pick up.
- The Whittier PTO has three recycling boxes in the vestibule - small plastic toys, make up and personal care products like shampoo, and printer cartridges. Collect items from around your house or neighborhood to bring in to recycle!
Mark Your Calendars for the Spring Book Fair
Mark your calendars Wildcats! Our Scholastic Book Fair starts Monday, April 29 and runs through Thursday, May 2. All purchases benefit our school and encourage the love of reading in our students.
You can set up your child's eWallet starting Monday, April 8. More information to come!
We will need a lot of volunteers to make this event a success for the kids, so check out the schedule and plan ahead to help out!
Reminder: Send in Yearbook Photos and Personal Pages By May 1st
It's that time of year! Please send in an adorable picture of your graduating 5th Grader for the Yearbook Baby Page. Please include their name and send it to yearbook@whittierpto.org
Whittier Can do Challenge
Donate, Volunteer and Advocate to support the Whittier Food & Fund Drive in partnership with Beyond Hunger during the month of April!
Shop the Whittier Spirit Wear Store!
Don't miss our weekly PTO newsletter, The Rundown! It's filled with important information about upcoming events, school news, and opportunities to get involved at Whittier. Subscribe below, and don't miss a thing!
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OPRF Community Block Party
Join Oak Park and River Forest High School for an exciting day featuring the legendary alumni band The Jade 50's, a variety of food trucks, face painting, bounce houses, and numerous other family-friendly activities.
It’s all happening on the Mall on the west side of OPRF, where you’ll also have the chance to take a lap on the new track! Don’t miss out on the fun!
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Did you know when you registered at Whittier you became part of the PTO!
There are many ways to support the Wildcat pack! Whether that is contributing to the PTO financially, attending a PTO meeting, or donating your time and talent. All help support the mission and positively impact you, your scholar and family. Find an opportunity below!
LEARN MORESave the Date for Our Final PTO Community Gathering of the Year!
As we wrap up the year, let's celebrate! We’ll kick of the celebration with a performance by The PTO dance team at 6:00 p.m. in the auditorium. Then, PTO will provide dinner for you and the family at 6:45 p.m. Finally, we we will present our 2024-2025 PTO budget for you to vote on, plus a look back at an amazing year!
Don’t miss this gathering as we need your input on the year ahead, and we’d like to celebrate the year we’ve had!
Mark Your Calendars: May 30 is our End of Year Party!
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