Dear Whitman Families and Friends, Happy New Year!!! It is 2012 and the Whitman PTA is looking forward to a great start to the new year and continue with our support in our mission to enhance the overall education experience to the students at Whitman Elementary as a service organization. The Whitman PTA Board is working on the details on activities to bring families to Whitman during Family Science Week during the week of February 13, 2012. Here are some friendly reminders on what's happening in and around Whitman Elementary. Tuesday, January 3, 2012 - Return to School Thursday, January 19, 2012 Whitman PTA Association Meeting. This is an important meeting as the nomination committee needs to be selected to make slate of candidates for the Whitman PTA Board for 2012-2013. The Whitman PTA board will be presenting mid-year report on the budget as well as this is when the Association can approve any additional disbursement of funds to meet the mission of this non-profit organization to enhance the overall educational experience for the students of Whitman Elementary. Thursday, January 26, 2012 Chili's Dine-Out Night Tuesday, January 31, 2012 Star Party 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 interested to get more but this has to be Approved by the Members at the January 19 Association meeting. 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