Whittier Elementary School Weekly Family Newsletter
Wisconsin PBIS School of Merit
December 1-5, 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
Attendance
SCHOOL –WIDE ATTENDANCE GOAL: 97%
Attendance Incentive #2
Whittier is competing in the second District-wide Attendance Incentive. The grade-level with the
best attendance percentage from November 3-December 5 will participate in “Operation Kingfish.” The
winning grade level will receive a visit from the Kingfish mascot and Elvis Crew; along with Kookies
from Festival Foods!
Only one week left, and the contest is so close! Any grade can win! Good Luck to all grade levels!
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 off 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!
SAVE THE DATE: 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
(See the attachments for a peek at all of the exciting events!)
Thank you and Congratulations!
 Thank you to all of the families who helped make the Kindergarten Celebration a wonderful
memory.
During morning message, I will discuss the concepts of effort.
Monday, December 1
Morning Message
Tuesday, December 2
Morning Message
 2:30 P.M.-3:45 P.M. - After School Bible Club
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2:30 P.M.-3:30 P.M. – Chess Club
Wednesday, December 3
Morning Message
Thursday, December 4
Morning Message
Friday, December 5
Morning Message
 11:15 A. M. – Art Club
Upcoming Dates in December
December 8 – Second and Third Grade Concert at Lance Middle School
December 8 – Poinsettia Orders are due.
December 9 – PTA Meeting CANCELLED!
December 10 – Barnes and Noble Book Fair from 4:00 P.M.-9:00 P.M.
December 16 and 17 – Kid’s Castle Holiday Shopping 8:00 A.M.-Noon (More information will be sent
home soon.)
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 fantastic week!
Jo