Dear Whitman Families and Friends, Whitman PTA hopes you are enjoying your summer. Here are few things that may be of interest to you about what you can do over the summer. Whitman Elementary Extended School Year (Summer School) Begins July 24, 2014 for students that are enrolled to be in the ESY 2014. San Diego Public Library Summer Reading Program. This is a free reading program going on through the summer. You can subscribe your child online or visit your local branch to pick up a reading log. You reader will get a bag of goodies completing 10 hours of reading or reading 10 books. For the North Clairemont Branch, they will be having a magic show today at 4 pm and there is a special event happening every Wednesday at 4 pm until August 13, 2014. You can also check with your local branch as all branches of SDPL will be participating in the summer reading program as well as summer activities. Visit the SDPL website for more info: http://www.sandiego.gov/public-library/kidsandteens/summerreading/index.shtml Summer Fun Cafe North Clairemont Rec Center (located on Bannock Street) and Whitman Elementary will be participating in offering free lunches for children under 18 starting on July 22, 2014. No enrollment, no registration, no income verification. North Clairemont will be offering lunch from 12 pm - 1 pm, Whitman Elementary will be offering breakfast from 8:45 am - 9:05 am and lunch at 12 pm - 12:30 pm. South Clairemont Rec Center will be hosting a BBQ from 12 pm - 1 pm tomorrow, July 17, where adults can get a meal for $2, there will also be activities for the kids, and you can get a bag of fruits or vegetables being offered by the San Diego Food Bank. go to www.sandi.net/food for more info. "Be a Winner.... Take a Stroll/Swim in the Park" For all ages July 14 - Aug 14, 2014 Walk 30 miles in 30 days or swim 20 miles in 30 days. Participants must enroll at any local City of San Diego Park and Rec or Pool. Each participant will receive a Parks Fit San Diego bracelet. Participants who complete the challenge will receive a commemorative "I Got Fit i my Park in 30 days" t-Shirt. Participants can walk/swim independently on their own time and at their own pace, or in a group led by Park and Rec staff. Walk and swim schedules are available at all City re Centers and Pools. Deadline to enroll is August 1. City Heights Recreation Center BBQ Community Eevnt Jul 18th - 11 am - 2:30 pm only! Kids eat free, adults pay $2 Have the opportunity to meet a tru NASA Astonaut - Rex Walheim. There are a schedule set of activities from 11 am - 2:30 pm including interactive activities for kids and train like an Astronaut! North Clairemont Library 466 clairemont Dr Mon 9:30 am - 5:30 pm Tue & Wed 12:30 pm - 8 pm Thurs & Fri 9:30 am - 5:30 pm Sat 9:30 am - 2:30 pm Closed on Sun Preparing for a new pet July 16 @ 6:30 pm Learn from an expert, Elkie Will, about what to know when preparing for a new pet. The Neuter Scooter Saturday, July 26 Call 866 772 9287 to schedule for your low cost spay/neuter appointment Sign Language Storytime Every saturday at 10:30 am for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers. like their facebook page at www.facebook.com/sdplnorthclairemonthbranchlibrary Summer is for Saving! July 26, 2014 11:00 am - 2:00 pm food Games Prizes!!! Mission Valley Branch Library 212 Fenton Parkway San Diego, CA 92108 Fairytales in the Park August 16, 2014 1pm, 3 pm, 5 pm Casa del Prado Theater Balboa Park $10 General Admission Wind your way through the spellbound forest and watch as the stories of "Cinderella", "Hansel and Gretel," "The Emperor and the Nightingale," and "The Sleeping Beauty" come alive on stage. The whimsical, interactive performance merges the beauty of ballet with the excitement of unforgettable stories. After the performance, visit "Fairy Tale Village" for free interactive activities like face painting, crafts, photos, play , and more! You can buy tickets online at www.sdcyb.org or call 619 233 3060 Whitman PTA planning for 2014-2015! The new board members of the Whitman PTA has been working on setting dates for a variety of activities and putting together the proposed budget for the Whitman PTA for the 2014-2015 year. Stay tuned for further details!!! If you know of any event or activities that are happening over the summer, send an email to whitmanpta@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx Thank you and enjoy the summer!!! Whitman PTA