Dear Whitman Families and Friends, Thank you to those that attended the Chili's Dine-out last Thursday and hopefully you also had the opportunity to attend the All School fair at Balboa Park this past Saturday as well. Here's a friendly reminder of what's happening around Whitman: ASB Sock Drive January 20, 2012 - February 14, 2012 The ASB of Whitman Elementary are participating in a sock drive to donate socks to the Salvation Army and the Polinsky Children's Center. ASB is accepting new and unused socks for children and adults. February 9, 2012 Whitman PTA Board Meeting, 6 pm Rm 17 February 13 - February 16, 2012 - Family Science Week Whitman PTA and the Staff of Whitman Elementary are working hard to plan and finalize details revolving engaging families and students of Whitman Elementary. If you or someone you know has a career in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics and is interested in participating in Career Day, please send contact information to whitmanpta@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx February 17 & February 20, 2012 - Washington's Birthday & President's Day - No School March 13 - March 16, 2012 - Parent/Teacher's Conferences March 26 - April 9, 2012 - Whitman PTA Spring Fundraiser April 2 - April 6, 2012 - Spring Break, No School Merchandise: Show your Whitman Spirit by wearing your Cougar merchandise!!! Check out examples of the merchandise on display inside the Front Office. Order forms are available in the front office. Cash - exact change please, and checks - payable to Whitman PTA, are accepted. We have: Sorry there are not youth shirts available at this time, the Whitman PTA Board is considering taking pre-orders for youth shirts. Polos for Ladies and Mens - Size M, L, XL, and 2X for both Scoop neck shirts (note these are Junior/Misses sizes so for adults, go up one size) - M, L, XL New!!! - Hooded pullovers in Youth Medium and limited Youth Large New!!! Whitman T-Shirts, Adult sizes only, M, L, XL, and 2XL There are No Youth sizes We also still have the cougar paw T-Shirts for Adults (Size S - 2X), cougar paw zippered hoodies for Youth Small, and Adults (sizes S - 2XL) Volunteer Opportunities Parents/teachers that wish to help make a difference at Whitman with the Whitman PTA are welcome to help in the following ways: Mission Federal Banking Days - Every Wed except the first Wed of the month. Parent Reps for grades Pre-K, 3 - 6: Be a member of the Board by being a representative for the grade and serve as a liaison by passing on important info of upcoming testing, field trips, or other types of events that are grade specific. School Site Council Board (SSC) SSC Board is comprised of Parents and Staff of the school and participate in making decision in regards to specific programs at Whitman Elementary. Thank you and have a great week!!!! Whitman PTA www.whitmanpta.com whitmanpta@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx (858) 863-6626