Whittier Elementary

07/16/2025

FIRCREST FUN DAYS!! Come join our parade this SATURDAY!! See the following information from our amazing PTA :)

🎉 Parade Day Info

Arrival Time: Please arrive by 9:30 AM so we have plenty of time to hand out shirts (if you ordered one).

What to Wear: If you didn't order a shirt, wear Whittier gear or our school colors (Red, White, Black, Grey) if you have them!

Fun Extras: Kiwanis has generously donated noisemakers for the kids, and we’ll have a large Whittier banner for kids who’d like to help carry it!

📍 Parade Details
We’re still waiting to receive our official position number from the City of Fircrest, but just look for the crowd in Whittier gear and our banner once you arrive.

🚗 Parking Reminder
Parking can be limited near the parade route, so we recommend parking a few blocks away and walking in if you're driving. Please keep in mind that Regents Blvd will be closed from Orchard to Alameda from 9:00am-10:45am. Also FYI, Fircrest Fun Days starts immediately after the parade at Fircrest Park around 11am!

✅ Check-In & Drop-Off
We’ll have a check-in/out sheet for families dropping off kids. You’re also welcome to walk in the parade with us! If you have other Whittier friends, they’re absolutely welcome to join!!

🏡 Kid Pick-Up Location (around 10:45)
A huge thank you to Erin for offering her house as a kid pick-up location after the parade for those being dropped off:
716 Regents Blvd, Fircrest, WA 98466
(Right next to the pirate house and at the end of the parade route! Signs will lead you to the back yard.)

We can’t wait to see you there and show off our Whittier pride!

06/12/2025

Families,

We had an amazing field day and can't wait to see you tonight at our Family Fun Night! Check out the information below :)

06/07/2025

Families,

Only two weeks left of the year! Please see our calendar snippit for important dates and our Spirit Week!

05/31/2025

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Families,

05/22/2025

PTA needs your help!! We are looking for amazing folks to help lead our PTA next year. Please take a moment to read the descriptions and fill out the quick survey. All positions can have more than one person except treasurer, and everyone helps each other out!

We need new Board Members for next year!
President (~15 hrs/month) (Runs PTA meetings, Collaborates with Principal, Helps Guide Sub-Committees)

Vice President (~10 hrs/month) (Helps President, fills in as needed)

Treasurer (~15 hrs/month) (Manages budget, tracks spending, Signs checks and makes deposits)

Secretary (~10 hrs/month) (Records meeting minutes, Ensures state/federal compliance)

Other: Communication/Social Media, Volunteer Coordinator, Fundraising Coordinator, Wainwright Liaison, Class/Grade Liaisons, Advocacy & Outreach, Popcorn Committee, Other ideas?

Click on this link to fill out the form :)

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05/17/2025

Families,

We need your help!! Please see the following information from our PE Teacher:

🎉 Whittier Field Day 2025 🎉
Theme: Camp Whittier
📅 Wednesday, June 11
📍 Whittier Park
Get ready for a day full of fun, teamwork, and camp-style adventure! This year’s Field Day will feature 13 exciting, camp-themed stations where students will work together to earn class badges and build lasting memories.
⏰ Event Schedule:
Volunteer Time: 11:30 AM – 3:00 PM
Student Rotations: 1:00 PM – 2:45 PM
🙋‍♀️ We Need Volunteers!
Field Day is one of the most exciting traditions at Whittier, and it wouldn't be possible without your help. We need as many volunteers as possible to make this day a success!
👉 Sign up to volunteer:
https://forms.office.com/r/DX5rbqcUd9
Let’s make this a Field Day to remember—thank you for your support!
– Mr. Marcia

05/15/2025

Congratulations Whittier!!! Only 16% of Washington Schools received recognition for the 23-24 school year! Whittier is one of them!!! Whittier is recognized for Growth meaning "at least one student group making some of the state's largest annual gains in performance measures like attendance and assessments". 🥰

05/08/2025

Do you know what today is?? It's the perfect day for ICE CREAM!! Check out our BLISS Fundraiser today. Have some delicious ice cream and support Whittier!!

04/24/2025

Families,

Don't forget to order your yearbook before it's too late! Orders need to be in by May 2nd. We don't order extras so don't miss out For questions, email Mrs. Frank @ [email protected].