ear Whitman Families and Friends, Here's what is happening at or around Whitman Elementary: School Smarts Parent Academy We are in Week 6 of the 7-week program. We thank those that have been there from the beginning. Class is still on for tonight, March 3, starting at 5:30 pm in Room 9. Childcare is in Room A1. An ELAC Information Meeting will precede this evening’s session. Mission Federal Banking Day Every Wednesday starting at 8:30 am in the Lunch Arbor (unless announced over the loud speaker system) Deaf and Hard of Hearing Career and College Transition Fair March 10, 20156:00 pm – 8:00 pm Madison High School Cafeteria - See attached images of the flyer in English, Tools for School: Keeping Kids Safe Online Seminar March 11, 20156:00 pm SDCCU® Administrative Office 6545 Sequence Drive, San Diego (off Mira Mesa Boulevard) SDCCU is hosting a FREE Tools for Schools Seminar Series: Keeping Kids Safe Online, hosted by San Diego Police Foundation’s Director of Safety Net Darlene Kanzler, at the SDCCU Administrative Office on Wednesday, March 11 at 6 p.m. Attendees can learn about protecting privacy while using social networking sites, fighting back against cyberbullying, staying safe from online predators and much more. Seating is limited and reservations are required. Attendees can visit sdccu.com/schools or call (877) 732-2848 to reserve a seat. Whitman PTA Board Meeting March 12, 2015 3:45 pm – 4:35 pm, Rm 1 We’ll be meeting to discuss details of the School Smarts Parent Academy Graduation Community Advisory Committee (CAC) Meeting March 12, 20157:00 pm Ballard Center in Old town Community Advisory Committee for Special Education (CAC). The meeting is this coming Thursday, March 12, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. We will be meeting at the Harold J. Ballard Parent Center Auditorium Located at 2375 Congress St. (92110) in Old Town. This month's PRESENTATION will be on A-G graduation requirements, Individualized Transition Plan's, and different pathways to a diploma Childcare and Spanish interpreters will be provided at the meeting. If you need translation in a language other than Spanish, please contact the Special Ed Office as soon as possible at 619.725.7700. I hope to see you there! The CAC Above and Beyond Awards will be given on May 14th. Do you know someone that has been exemplary in his/her commitment to improve educational outcomes of students with disabilities? For more information and to submit a nomination, please email cac2015awards@xxxxxxxxx. Nominations are due no later than March 26th. Shining Star Ceremony March 13, 20159:30 am This is Whitman’s monthly student achievement assembly completely run by the Whitman ASB Easter Egg Hunts There are a few recreation centers in Clairemont featuring a fun Easter Egg Hunt. See attached flyer for details. Whitman PTA Spring Fundraisers! We are featuring two fundraisers. One featuring spirit gear where you can order Whitman Spirit Gear and chose from six different items and they come is various sizes (except for the backpack). You can view the sizing charts and order online here < http://www.spiritgeardirect.com/GearDrive/Store.aspx?guid=a05ab526-249b-4538-b643-698840e625c1 > The other fundraiser is featuring the Spring Delights Catalog, ideal for your student's family and friends. Whitman PTA hopes to raise monies to put towards digital speed signs on Appleton Street and we appreciate all of your support. All order forms are due March 16, 2015 Red Cross Event – Are you prepared? March 14, 2015 WHEN: Saturday, March 14, 2015 WHERE: Monroe Clark Middle School, 4388 Thorn Street, San Diego, CA. 92105 TIME: Between 8:00am-1pm (training is 90 minutes) 1st rotation begins at 9am Parent/Teacher Conferences March 17 - March 20 School will be at minimum day schedule for this week and be dismissed at 1:25 pm School Smarts Parent Academy Graduation Night !March 24, 2015 at 5:30 pm, ceremony will be at about 6 pmWe can use help from volunteers to setup to help celebrate the occasion. Spring Break - No School March 30, 2015 - April 3, 2015 Fast Times 5k and Clairemont Day at the Bay The third annual event featuring a 5k race followed by a community family friendly event is on April 18, 2015. To sign up for the race visit: http://www.fasttimes5k.com/ Community Programs Be sure to visit the San Diego Public Library North Clairemont Branch as they offer tutoring for students every day but Friday. 2016-2017 School Calendar Changes San Diego Unified is considering a proposal to change the first day of school from the Tuesday after Labor Day to the last week in August. This change is proposed to take effect in the 2016-17 school year. The proposed start date is August 29, 2016 for all schools, with an end date of June 14, 2017 for traditional calendar schools and an end date of July 21, 2017 for year-round schools. For more information about the reasons behind the proposed changes and to give your input, please visit: http://www.sandi.net/calendarchanges , the information is also available in Spanish. Kohl’s $10,000 Scholarship! Kohl's Department Stores Accepting Nominations for 2015 Scholarships FEBRUARY 6, 2015 DEADLINE: MARCH 13, 2015 Kohl's Department Stores is accepting nominations for the 2015 Kohl’s Cares Scholarships, an annual program that recognizes youth between the ages of 6 and 18 who, through their voluntarism, have had a positive impact on their communities. Winners will be chosen based on the benefits and outcomes of their volunteer service. Nominators must be 21 or older. To be eligible, students must be between the ages of 6 and 18 as of March 15, 2015, and not yet a high school graduate. In addition, the student's volunteer efforts must have occurred in the last year. Scholarships and prizes will be awarded at three levels: Store winners, each of whom will receive a $50 Kohl’s Gift Card; regional winners, each of whom will be awarded a $1,000 scholarship toward their post-secondary education; and national winners, each of whom will receive a $10,000 scholarship, and an award of $1,000 forthe nonprofit organization of their choice. Scholarship awards must be used for educational expenses at a qualifying institution. These expenses may include tuition, fees, room and board, books and supplies, transportation, and other miscellaneous education-related expenses. http://www.kohlscorporation.com/CommunityRelations/scholarship/ Have a fabulous week! Whitman PTA
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