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Girls youth league!

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The deadline to return signed permission/consent forms is February 14, 2024. Consent forms can be returned to the Whittier main office.

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Here is December 2023 LUNCH MENU

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Hello everyone,

I just wanted to reach out to thank those of you who were able to make it to the meeting on November 27th. We are all very excited to help get a new Whittier PTO started, but we need everyone to spread the word! We will be sending updates via email, on Dojo, on the app, and on Facebook as we move forward to try to get more parents involved.

We are still looking for a president, vice president, treasurer, and secretary. These positions cannot be filled by anyone who is TPS staff which means none of us can fill these positions so we need your help. If these positions are not filled, we cannot have a PTO at Whittier. This is a state requirement. These positions lend themselves better to parents and guardians who may have a more flexible schedule due to the time commitment. The primary responsibilities of the PTO officers are listed below, though these are not all-encompassing. Please know that we understand how difficult it can be to dedicate and commit your time, but we are very motivated to get this started for the kids and bring back events like movie nights, teen nights, and dances!

- Officers: President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer
- PTO officers must pass a background check (more information on this to come).
- PTO must have a non-interest checking account (501C3) in place with two people attached.
- Every year, taxes must be filed for money coming into and going out of the PTO checking account; use checks to track!
- The PTO must write bylaws that it will follow.

Meetings for the PTO typically occur once a month, and events are held as they are planned. Scheduling and commitments typically pick up around holidays as these are primary times for events. A good website to look at if you have more questions about what being a PTO officer and/or setting up a PTO entails is www.ohiopta.org.

In the meantime, please feel free to help your school in other ways. A great way to get involved is to attach your Kroger card to Whittier so that the school receives additional funds to use toward your students. You can do this by going into your Kroger app, clicking rewards, going to community rewards, searching for an organization, typing in Whittier, and clicking enroll under Whittier Elementary PTO (4221 Walker Avenue, Toledo, OH, 43612). There are no additional steps for you once you do this, and there are no fees associated with it; each time you use your Kroger card, a portion of the proceeds just go straight to Whittier!

We will have another meeting on December 19 from 4 - 5:30. Please join us even if you will be late due to prior commitments. This is open to all Whittier parents. The flier is posted below.

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Get your PENNIES and SILVER COINS ready!

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In regards to attendance and why it's so important!

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Dear TPS Proud Families:

Mark your calendars and plan to attend NEXTSTEP, Toledo Public Schools’ newly expanded college and career exploration event.
The event dates are Tuesday, October 10, through Thursday, October 12 at The Glass City Center, 401 Jefferson Ave.

NEXTSTEP is a hands-on, interactive college and career exploration event for every seventh to twelfth-grade student who attends TPS. Teachers are preparing students for the event by identifying their top three career interests through the assigned Naviance curriculum. NEXTSTEP is the perfect opportunity for your students to learn more about the array of options available to them as they start planning for what they will do after high school.

Students will interact with representatives from various colleges and universities, recruiters from the armed services, instructors from TPS career tech programs and magnet schools, and a number of community leaders.

Below is a chart of the 16 career clusters your students will learn about before the event.
This information will help students identify and explore colleges and careers at NEXTSTEP.

Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources
Architecture & Construction
Arts, A/V Technology & Communications
Business Management & Administration
Education and Training
Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics (STEM)
Finance
Government & Public Administration
Health Sciences
Hospitality & Tourism
Human Services
Information Technology
Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security
Manufacturing
Marketing
Transportation, Distribution, & Logistics

NEXTSTEP schedule:
Tuesday, October 10 - 11th and 12th grades

Wednesday, October 11 - 9th and 10th grades

Thursday, October 12 - 7th and 8th grades

Community Night - Tuesday, October 10, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Parents and guardians, this is a chance for you and your student to visit the NEXTSTEP event and learn more about the options that are available for your student as they continue planning for their future after high school.

For more information about NEXTSTEP or any of the Career Technology programs offered by Toledo Public Schools, please visit tps.org or email TPS Career Tech at [email protected]

Home Visit our New Athletics Page with information on each program including tickets, web page links, social media links, and final forms.

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Vaccine documentation is due by Monday, October 2nd, 2023. If the school does not have written proof from a health care provider that your students immunizations are complete or in the process of completion, exclusion of your child will take place on Monday, October 2nd 2023. Reminders have already been sent to those students who have not turned in documentation.

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Today, our very own Officer Bob walked the halls, protecting our students, staff, and school, for the very last time.

The staff and students at Whittier want to wish Officer Bob a very happy and restful retirement!!! He will truly be missed walking the halls, engaging with the students and for his sweet treats of snickerdoodle cookies.

He has been a staple here at Whitter the last 5 years. Good luck, safe travels, and ENJOY!