Whittier is a culturally and linguistically diverse school with a proud history. Our staff, students
For local resources such as health, social, food, housing and more please visit below. https://www.findhelp.org/search_results/83704?fbclid=IwAR2dd5il-uAIF9iVUzReZxoWIQz9dQ5RvehuIiPVwA4MG2I-sEahrpdNZc0
Or Idaho 211
https://healthandwelfare.idaho.gov/services-programs/211
Operating as usual
Good Morning Viking Families. If you are even a little interested in sewing, please click on link to fill out a quick survey. Thank you.
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10/15/2022
FYI! Por tú información!
This week, esta semana.
09/26/2022
What an interesting turn of events! These teachers are now the top 4 in our Kiss the Pig FUNdraiser…
1- Martello- $410
2- Urquidez- $248.72
3- Ball- $233.71 4-
Damasco- $207.40
We are $299 shy of our $2000 goal!! Bring those donations tomorrow is the last day!!! You may also use the link for direct electronic donations for the teacher you would like to Kiss the Pig! Then, 7:30 tomorrow evening, join us at Lowe Family Farmstead in Kuna for the live pig kissing! https://whittierelementarypto-boise.square.site/product/kiss-the-pig/11
Kiss the Pig | Whittier Elementary PTO Which teacher will Kiss the Pig? Make sure to note which teacher you are donating to.
09/23/2022
Ok Whittier Families it’s the final push for Kiss the Pig! Ms. Ball is in the lead but we got so many others not far behind, (cough) Damasco, (cough) Barraza or was it Urquidez? Could there be a last minute dark horse? This is your chance to change the outcome. Here is a link to donate to the teacher you want to see KISS THE PIG!!
Ok, familias de Whittier, ¡es el empujón final para Besa el Cerdo! La Sra. Ball está en primero, pero tenemos muchos otros que no se quedan atrás, (tos) Damasco, (tos) Barraza o fue Urquidez? ¿Podría haber un caballo negro de última hora? Esta es tu oportunidad de cambiar el resultado. ¡Aquí hay un enlace para donar al maestro que quieres ver KISS THE PIG!
https://whittierelementarypto-boise.square.site/product/kiss-the-pig/11?fbclid=IwAR0h6mF_OEsJV9mtAMZSAXtLHltmqzLdQcgIrVHRyh1Y7siNP0o5UfNhzJU
Kiss the Pig | Whittier Elementary PTO Which teacher will Kiss the Pig? Make sure to note which teacher you are donating to.
09/22/2022
Great resource for parents who might be struggling to parent some challenging emotional and/or behaviors in their child. Please see attached.
Gran recurso para los padres que podrían tener dificultades para criar algunos comportamientos y/o emociones desafiantes en sus hijos. Por favor ver adjunto.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Ey2k-qWKoIMhyuVRloD_4-kKidEYWIW6/view?usp=sharing
09/01/2022
Viking Families,
This went out in an email last week. Please click here to make your voice heard.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfoLkneLhJlVOKPSkUbCVDqEFieBK5q8OhLjQHfCT2gepPm9A/viewform?usp=pp_url
Whittier Family Questionnaire: PTO aka Viking Voices 2022-2023 Hello Whittier families, We are so excited to hear from you. Please fill out this form to the best of your knowledge. We would love to have you join us for our next meeting: Thursday, September 8th, 4:15-5:15 at Whittier Elementary Library. If you are not on our mailing list - please fill out Whitti...
08/18/2022
FYI- Viking Families. Today.
https://idahoatwork.com/2022/08/12/multi-employer-job-fair-set-for-aug-18-in-boise/amp/
Multi-employer job fair set for Aug. 18 in Boise NEWS RELEASE For Immediate Release: Aug. 12, 2022 Media Contact: [email protected] More than 30 Treasure Valley employers from several industries will be looking for workers at a job f…
08/16/2022
Wow!! What a successful & wonderful turnout of our families and students at Sneak Peek and Ready, Set, Go! Could not have done it without our amazing partnerships who volunteered time, supplies, resources and services.
Thank you!! Whittier is an amazing Community!!
Poor Man Window Cleaning - Viking alumni who donates school supplies every year to give back. 🙏
Assistance League of Boise for our school supplies year after year. 🙏
Idaho a food Bank- produce, meat, vegetables and more. 🙏
Presbyterian Church Women's backpack program. Donating stuffed backpacks 🙏
Maria and her Hair Artist team who drove all the way from JEROME to give our students free haircuts. They. Were. AMAZING!!
Staff, volunteers & Viking Elementary PTO giving away free books from
Book it Forward Idaho and so many others in our community from churches to businesses and organizations.
This is COMMUNITY Schools! Breaking down barriers, equity lens, creating relationships with families and community partners to help every student succeed.
08/07/2022
Viking family! Have you seen Whittier’s Welcome back email from our principal, Dr. Brendefur that was sent out last week? Lots of good information and important dates. Here is the flyer for our Sneak Peak. Hope to see you all there.
¡Familia vikinga! ¿Ha visto el correo electrónico de bienvenida de Whittier de nuestra directora la Dra. Brendefur, que se envió la semana pasada? Mucha buena información y fechas importantes. Aquí está el folleto de nuestro Sneak Peak. Espero verlos a todos allí.
07/30/2022
Hello Whittier Families. We hope you are enjoying your last few weeks of summer. Here are some important dates before we head back to school. Please share and spread the word with our Whittier families.
August 3rd-Office Opens 9-4
August 12- Vaccination clinic in partnership with Central District Health.
August 15th-Sneak Peek &
Ready, Set, Go! 3-5pm
Please come anytime between those hours to meet your new teachers. If you need backpacks and school supplies please visit our Community Schools Room. There you will also have access to other resources like, Food Pantry, Hygiene Packs, books, and more. You can also sign your students up for Operation School Bell.
August 17th-First DAY OF SCHOOL 9:10-1:45 (early release)
Normal school hours 9:10-3:45
See you all soon!
01/28/2022
Tax help for Whittier and Taft families. Sign up info in the flier. Taft, if you don't know, is very close to Whittier. State/36th st.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1xxUWKoJ9uXYFV4V4FMsVNljTb0aOaQvQ/view?usp=sharing
01/28/2022
Error: el año es 2022, no 2021. En la escuela Taft (State St./36) Para las familias de Taft y Whittier. Puede comunicarse con nuestra coordinadora, la Sra. L'Tanya Mendoza Self, o con la coordinador de Taft que figura en el folleto.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1dePV4NIc155vFwvVRgMJfQjTxjG7GVki/view?usp=sharing
01/27/2022
Families, this opportunity only comes around every so often. If you or someone you know could benefit from this resource please feel free to share.
Familias, esta oportunidad sólo se presenta de ves y cuando. Si usted o alguien que conoce podría beneficiarse de esté recurse, no dude en compartirlo.
01/26/2022
You can also register through this link for our Ready! Parent workshops.
READY! Workshop - Parent Registration Whittier Elementary - BSD Wednesday 11/17 - Session #1: Language and Literacy Wednesday 02/09 - Session #2: Math and Reasoning Wednesday 04/13 - Session #3: Social and Emotional *All Sessions are from 6:00-7:30pm A light dinner will be provided at 5:30
01/26/2022
Whittier families. Our 2nd class is coming up soon. Can’t wait to see our families who again who attended our first one. New materials and manipulative to take home.
You only need to register once. If you would like to join our class in February, you can sign up by either method in the flyers. Thank you.
Our Food pantry is busting with food. Stop by the Community Schools ROC RM in our old building.
So grateful for our 6th grade helpers who help us organize.
01/18/2022
Viking Families. We have been given quite a few cases of these Ensure Chocolate nutritional drinks. Please come to the Community Schools room, aka “The ROC” if you or someone in your family is in need. We are open same days/hours as the school. Thank you
Viking Families. Please open your emails for more detailed info on Covid guidelines and more. Below is a copy of the email sent. Links embedded in the actual email.
Good Afternoon,
This is just a friendly reminder that Monday, January 17th, 2022 is Martin Luther King Jr Day and there is NO SCHOOL. Please take good care of yourselves and stay healthy!
Also, for your information, below are some resources that may be helpful:
Regardless of vaccination status, we will utilize the following protocols:
Isolation guidelines: Students and staff who have tested positive must isolate for five days and can return on day six after they have been symptom-free for 24 hours. They must continue to mask for the next five days.
Exposure & Symptomatic: If a student or staff member is exposed to COVID-19 and symptomatic, they need to isolate for 5 days. They can return to work or school and wear a mask for five days after they are symptom-free for 24 hours.
Quarantine guidelines: Students and staff who have been exposed to someone who has tested positive for COVID-19, regardless of where the person was exposed (for example home, school, work, etc) and regardless if they are able to isolate at home, can continue to report to work and school as long as they wear a mask for 10 days, and are asymptomatic. In summary, if there is exposure, if the person is asymptomatic, they can return to school and wear a mask for 10 days.
Contact tracing only needs to occur in situations where individuals were not wearing a mask (for example, lunch, athletic competition, etc.).
The illness Decision tree from CDH should be released this week. In the meantime, we have consulted with CDH and updated the Boise School District Illness procedure in hopes this will be a good resource for you.
The above guidance is based on the K-12 School Isolation & Quarantine Guidance from Central District Health. We hope that the above summary is helpful.
COVID-19 Information & Resources District Website
The 2021-2022 Boise School District COVID-19 Data Spreadsheet reflects the total number of students and staff in the District who have tested positive or presumed positive. The data does not reflect those individuals who are quarantining due to possible exposure or who voluntarily stay home due to self-monitoring. Students and staff members who have been identified as close contact of a positive COVID-19 case or presumed positive case will be specifically notified.
01/12/2022
Clases de inglés con el laboratorio de aprendizaje en la escuela primaria Whittier
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1EkYXlWJSaBfvuY9KvyJbDaClKJ5aJCWG/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=111920188418816361172&rtpof=true&sd=true
Copy of Whittier SP Learning Lab Flyer.docx Clases de aprendizaje para adultos En la escuela Whittier Elementary Martes y Jueves 10:00 am-12:00 am APRENDA A TOMAR CLASES USANDO ZOOM (en computadoras) Mejora la lectura y la escritura Practíca inglés Estudia para ciudadanía Aprenda a usar computadoras Cla...
01/12/2022
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ks0ZsU6vC3cUJ-AyKU-B1eILj6iOGcNt/view?usp=sharing
01/12/2022
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1UOp3MaGypTOJkhO0tnGXdOyangrentXL/view?usp=sharing
Learning Lab is back at Whittier this spring semester. Please see flyer in Swahili. Stay tuned for English/Spanish Flyer
01/12/2022
PSA Community Resource- Section 8 lottery pool is currently open for a limited time. All information is in flyer.
Anuncio de servicio público Recursos comunitarios: el grupo de lotería de la Sección 8 está actualmente abierto por un tiempo limitado. Toda la información está en el volante.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ICOYGqQK4UpVPtovLr-dRqvkA-1VaIUv/view?usp=sharing
01/12/2022
Welcome back Whittier Families. Please see the info below for our Ready! For Kindergarten Classes. You can scan or call our Community Schools Coordinator, L'Tanya Self (Se Habla español) for more information and/or register.
DINNER WILL BE SERVED!
**Please see Nov. 15, 2021 post for a direct link to register online at the Whittier site. If these dates don't work, there are different dates at different school sites in the district.
Dear Whittier Families,
We want to take this opportunity to wish you a Happy Thanksgiving and a restful break with your loved ones. We do not have school next week, November 22-26. School resumes on Monday, November 29th.
Estimadas familias de Whittier:
Queremos aprovechar esta oportunidad para desearle un Feliz Día de Acción de Gracias y un descanso relajante con sus seres queridos. No tenemos escuela la próxima semana, del 22 al 26 de noviembre. La escuela se reanuda el lunes 29 de noviembre.
11/16/2021
Parents. We need your help. Please fill out this survey as soon as possible. We value your wants, needs, and opinion. Thank you. The survey in English is below.
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/BoiseSchools2021ParentSurvey
Boise School District - 2021 Parent Survey Take this survey powered by surveymonkey.com. Create your own surveys for free.
11/16/2021
Parents. We need your help. Please fill out this survey as soon as possible. We value your wants, needs, and opinion. thank you. The survey in ARABIC is Below.
الآباء. نحن نحتاج مساعدتك. يرجى ملء هذا الاستطلاع في أقرب وقت ممكن. نحن نقدر رغباتك واحتياجاتك ورأيك. اشكرك. الاستطلاع باللغة العربية أدناه.
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/BSDparentsurveyarabic
مديرية مدارس بويزي – 2021 استبيان اولياء الامور Take this survey powered by surveymonkey.com. Create your own surveys for free.
11/16/2021
Parents. We need your help. Please fill out this survey as soon as possible. We value your wants, needs, and opinion. thank you. The survey in Spanish is Below.
Padres. Necesitamos tu ayuda. Complete esta encuesta lo antes posible. Valoramos sus deseos, necesidades y opinión. gracias. La encuesta en español se encuentra a continuación.
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/BSDparentsurveyspanish
Distrito Escolar de Boise – Encuesta Padres de Familia 2021 Take this survey powered by surveymonkey.com. Create your own surveys for free.
11/16/2021
Estimadas familias de Whittier:
Mientras trabajamos para mejorar nuestro apoyo para usted, le agradeceríamos que se tomara unos minutos para completar la Encuesta para padres vinculada aquí. Sus voces, ideas y pensamientos son importantes para nosotros.
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/BSDparentsurveyspanish
Gracias de antemano por su tiempo con esta solicitud. Sabemos que su tiempo es valioso.
Atentamente,
Dra. Brendefur y Sra. Deeds
Distrito Escolar de Boise – Encuesta Padres de Familia 2021 Take this survey powered by surveymonkey.com. Create your own surveys for free.
11/16/2021
Dear Whittier Families,
As we work to improve our supports for you, we would be grateful if you would take a few minutes to fill out the Parent Survey linked here. Your voices, ideas and thoughts are important to us.
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/BoiseSchools2021ParentSurvey
Thank you in advance for your time with this request. We know your time is valuable.
Sincerely,
Dr. Brendefur and Ms. Deeds
Boise School District - 2021 Parent Survey Take this survey powered by surveymonkey.com. Create your own surveys for free.
11/15/2021
Don't forget VIKING Families! Sign up! Ages 0-5 years old, classes in ENGLISH and SPANISH!! One class is this Wednesday, the next one is in February.
Free DINNER, and we get to help our kids arrive in Kindergarten READY to Learn.
¡Recuerdo familias VIKING! ¡Inscribirse! Edades 0-5 años, clases de INGLÉS y ESPAÑOL !! Una clase es este miércoles, la siguiente es en Febrero.
CENA gratis y ayudaremos a nuestros niños a llegar al jardín de infantes LISTOS para aprender.
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READY! Workshop - Parent Registration Whittier Elementary - BSD Wednesday 11/17 - Session #1: Language and Literacy Wednesday 02/09 - Session #2: Math and Reasoning Wednesday 04/13 - Session #3: Social and Emotional *All Sessions are from 6:00-7:30pm A light dinner will be provided at 5:30
¡Hola, personal y familias de Whittier!
MUCHAS gracias por ayudarnos a recaudar fondos para nuestro tablero de anuncios con Kiss the Pig. No podríamos tener tanto éxito sin su apoyo. A través de rogar por dinero para KtP, las ventas de pasteles, las tareas domésticas, el dinero de las calificaciones, etc., nuestros estudiantes trajeron dinero semanalmente que superó el 502% sobre nuestra meta de $800.
Resumen del dinero recaudado semanalmente:
Semana 1 - $ 425
Semana 2 - $ 1201
Semana 3 - $ 3400
Monto final después de Farmstead - $ 4020
¡Qué increíble comunidad de personal, estudiantes y familias tenemos! Gracias nuevamente y hágales saber a sus estudiantes que son maravillosos y apreciamos su dedicación.
Atentamente,
Organización de padres y maestros de Whittier (PTO)
Próxima reunión virtual de PTO:
Martes, 16 de noviembre de 2021 de 4:15-5:15 PM
Hello Whittier Staff and families!
Thank you SO MUCH for helping us fundraise money for our reader board with Kiss the Pig. We couldn’t have this much success without your support. Through all the begging for KtP money, bake sales, chores, grade money, etc., our students brought money weekly that surpassed 502% over our goal of $800.
Recap of weekly money raised:
Week 1 - $425
Week 2 - $1201
Week 3 - $3400
Final amount after Farmstead - $4020
What an amazing community of staff, students and families that we have! Thank you again and please let your students know that they are wonderful and we appreciate their dedication.
Best,
Whittier PTO
Next virtual PTO meeting:
Tuesday, November 16th, 2021 from 4:15-5:15 PM
11/05/2021
Attention Viking Families! Check your email and child's backpacks! You will find our annual Holiday Resource Guide, along with new instructions to register your child to pick up your Holiday Suprise Box with our amazing community partners, Vineyard Boise. Deadlines approach fast. Don't wait!
¡Atención familias vikingas! ¡Revise su correo electrónico y las mochilas de los niños! Encontrará nuestra Guía anual de recursos para las fiestas, junto con nuevas instrucciones para registrar a su hijo para que recoja su Caja Sorpresa para las Fiestas con nuestros increíbles socios comunitarios, Vineyard Boise. Los plazos se acercan rápidamente. ¡No espere!
Link here to register directly for Turkey Boxes. No deliveries are available this year.
https://forms.gle/vrjmrAh5s44xU4ncA
Whittier St. Vincent De Paul Turkey Boxes '21 Boxes come with Turkey and all the fixings to prepare a Thanksgiving Meal. Please fill out the information below. You will need to come pick up your coupon at Whittier Community School Location, The ROC (The community Center Building) when they are ready starting the second week of November, up unti...
11/03/2021
Whittier Families. You are your child's FIRST and MOST IMPORTANT EDUCATOR. Whittier in partnership with READY! for Kindergarten are age-level parenting classes ages 0-5 years old. Classes in English and Spanish and ALL classes will be taught by TEN of our very own amazing Whittier Staff educators!!
BONUS ALERT; you'll get a day off of cooking as we will be serving dinner, you will learn developmental appropriate games, and go home with a bag of amazing tools of what you just learned and play with your child till the next meeting. All of this is setting up your child up for academic success. 3 classes. One in the fall, winter, and spring. That's IT!! Scan the barcode in the flyer and we look forward to seeing you at our very first READY! on NOVEMBER 17th!!! Link to register in comments.
Familias de Whittier. Usted es el PRIMER y MÁS IMPORTANTE EDUCADOR de su hijo. Whittier en asociación con READY! para Kindergarten son clases de crianza de niños de 0 a 5 años de edad. ¡Las clases en inglés y español y TODAS las clases serán impartidas por DIEZ de nuestros increíbles educadores del personal de Whittier! ALERTA ADICIONAL; Podrá cenar, aprender juegos apropiados para el desarrollo y volver a casa con una bolsa de herramientas increíbles de lo que acaba de aprender que prepararán a su hijo para el éxito académico. 3 clases. Uno en otoño, invierno y primavera. ¡¡Eso es todo!! Escanee el código de barras en el volante y esperamos verlo en nuestro primero, el 17 de NOVIEMBRE !!!
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ggj2V9FmNbjFBOMVEGgdBg75nB2jbew5/view?usp=sharing
Dear Whittier Families,
This is a reminder that tomorrow is our Virtual Learning Day at home due to election day. Please do not send your students to the school tomorrow. Thank you!
Estimadas familias de Whittier:
Este es un recordatorio de que mañana es nuestro Día de aprendizaje virtual en casa debido al día de las elecciones. Por favor, no envíe a sus estudiantes a la escuela mañana. ¡Gracias!
10/28/2021
Never underestimate the power of Whittier students! When they want to make something happen, they do! Kiss the Pig was an incredible success! A huge THANK YOU to our amazing PTO for organizing this fun event and raising money for our Reader Board. We are so grateful for all the support we received from our families and staff. It was great to see so many of you at the event. Here is the video of last night's kissing of the pig.
¡Nunca subestimes el poder de los estudiantes de Whittier! Cuando quieren que algo suceda, ¡lo hacen! ¡Besa el cerdo fue un éxito increíble! MUCHAS GRACIAS a nuestro increíble PTO por organizar este divertido evento y recaudar dinero para nuestro Tablero de Lectores. Estamos muy agradecidos por todo el apoyo que recibimos de nuestras familias y personal. Fue genial ver a tantos de ustedes en el evento. Aquí está el video del beso del cerdo anoche.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HdmxEyKTMyc
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