Whitney Wolverines Community News

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للترجمة إلى اللغة العربية: انقر فوق "ترجمة النشرة الإخبارية" في المربع الأسود على الجانب الأيمن من الرسالة الإخبارية. من قائمة "تحديد اللغة" ، اختر "العربية".

Kutafsiri kwa Kiswahili: bonyeza "Tafsiri jarida" kwenye sanduku nyeusi upande wa kulia wa jarida. Kutoka kwa menyu ya "Chagua lugha", chagua "Kiswahili".

Si aad ugu turjunto Af-Soomaaliga: dhagsii "Tarjumida warsidaha" sanduuqa madow ee ku yaal dhinaca midig ee warsidaha. Laga soo bilaabo "Dooro luqadda" menu, dooro "Af-Soomaali".

We are excited that Parent Teacher Conferences are coming up this month. This is an important opportunity for families and teachers to share goals and discuss progress. Parent Teacher Conferences will be held on Wednesday, October 19th, and Thursday, October 20th. Information on how to sign up for a conference will be sent electronically on Wednesday, October 12th.

We look forward to seeing you!

Sunday, October 9th: Harrison Kids Classic for members of Whitney Running Club.

Wednesday, October 12th: Teachers will electronically send out links for scheduling Parent Teacher Conferences.

Friday, October 14th: No School for Pre-K through 6th grades. End of first quarter and teacher work day.

Friday, October 14th: St. Luke's Mobile Medical Clinic at Whitney, 12:30 to 2:45 PM. Please call Mrs. Dennis at Whitney (208)900-7106 to make an appointment.

Monday, October 17th: Student Flu Vaccine Clinic at Whitney.

Wednesday, October 19th: No Pre-K classes. Pre-K Parent Teacher Conferences, all day.

Parent Teacher Conferences for K-6th grades, 4 to 8 PM.

Thursday, October 20th: No school for Pre-K through 6th grades. Parent Teacher Conferences, 8 AM to 8 PM.

Friday, October 21st: No School

Friday, October 28th: St. Luke's Mobile Medical Clinic at Whitney, 12:30 to 2:45 PM. Please call Mrs. Dennis at Whitney to make an appointment (208)900-7106.

Halloween costumes will be permitted on Monday, October 31st. This is optional for those who would like to participate.

COSTUME RULES

Monday the 31st during the day,

we can wear something fun,

But there are a few rules

about how it is done.

Kids have nightmares,

and that can be rough...

So no blood, and no gore,

and no creepy stuff!

You may wear something

silly or stylish or fancy.

You may dress like your pet

or your cousin named Nancy.

You may wear your costume,

a crown or a hat.

Don’t bring weapons,

props or extras like that!

We must see your face

to get your name right,

So save your face paint and mask

for Halloween night.

We still have to learn,

and we still have to play;

So make sure you wear something

you can work and play in that day!

Extreme cold, severe rain or snow, lightning, freezing rain, and poor air quality are all types of inclement weather that can keep students inside before school and during recesses. Please help your children dress appropriately for being outside during the various seasons. We recognize that students learn better when they have opportunities to go outside for recess. The decision to bring students inside because of unsafe weather will be made by the principal or assistant principal. The safety of our students will be the deciding factor in the event of inclement weather. Specific recommendations are given for poor air quality, lightning and cold temperatures.

St. Luke’s Children’s is partnering with schools in the valley to help families’ access influenza vaccine for their children attending school. St. Luke’s will be offering an in-school influenza vaccine clinic for your student at their school on October 17th. The vaccine will be offered at no cost. You can find information and the required forms to complete in English, Spanish, Arabic, and Swahili. Students must return forms by October 10th.

The Whitney Running Club has been a huge success. Over 60 students in grades 2 through 4 have been attending practices each Monday and Wednesday after school. The Whitney Running Club members will be participating in the Harrison Classic Kids Run this Sunday, October 9th at 3 PM (bus leaving Whitney at 2 PM).

We have two teams of 5th and 6th grade girls currently playing basketball. Games start this week and last throughout October.

Monday, October 3rd: Whitney Girls' Basketball Yellow Team, game at Hawthorne after school. Whitney Girls' Basketball Blue Team, game against Owyhee at Whitney after school.

Wednesday, October 5th: Whitney Girls' Basketball Yellow Team, game against Owyhee at Whitney after school.

Thursday, October 6th: Whitney Girls' Basketball Blue Team, game against Hawthorne at Whitney after school. Whitney Girls' Basketball Yellow Team, game at Monroe after school.

Wednesday, October 12th: Whitney Girls' Basketball Blue Team, game at Monroe after school.

Thursday, October 13th: Whitney Girls' Basketball Blue Team, game at Hawthorne after school. Whitney Girls' Basketball Yellow Team, game against Monroe at Whitney after school.

Wednesday, October 26th: Whitney Girls' Basketball Yellow Team, game against Hawthorne at Whitney after school, and Whitney Girls' Basketball Blue Team, game at Owyhee after school.

Thursday, October 27th: Whitney Girls' Basketball Blue Team against Whitney Yellow Team, at Whitney after school.

Individual student photos were taken on September 26th. If you have not already ordered school pictures, there is still time.

The most efficient and cost-friendly way to order is to visit mydorian.com, search for your school, click the green Order button that corresponds with your school picture day and place your order. This option is available for up to four (4) days after picture day.

Did you miss picture day or want to retake your picture?

Find your school’s retake day date and order information on mydorian.com by searching for your school. A student wishing to have their picture retaken should bring their original package back to school and return it to the photographer on retake picture day.

Digital downloads are delivered based on how you ordered.

If you ordered an image download online, you will receive an email with access to your image once it is ready. If you ordered with an envelope, you will receive your download instructions when packages are distributed at the school.

We're looking for parents and adult family members who want to get involved at Whitney. If you're interested, please click here and let us know what you'd like to do.

Unfortunately, we are no longer able to allow dogs on the Whitney school grounds. This change is necessary because dog owners have not been cleaning up after their pets, and staff are unable to continue to spend the time required to make sure our playground and fields are clean and safe for students to enjoy.

We are partnering with St Luke's to bring the Mobile Medical Unit to Whitney. You can learn more about the Mobile Medical Unit by watching this video. The Mobile Medical Unit will be at Whitney every other Friday (see schedule in Mark Your Calendar section of newsletter).

If you or someone you know is interested in working as a substitute at Whitney, please check here for information on qualifications and how to apply. We are looking for both certified and classified substitutes. Working as a substitute is a great way to help your child's school. Please contact the principal or assistant principal if you are interested so we can help with the process.

Please read the Boise School District's policy on student records and release of student directory information. Families wishing to opt out of sharing photos or information need to complete and return this form.

Attending school helps children feel better about school and about themselves.

Waking your child up at the same time each day, with plenty of time to get ready, can decrease students' worries or stress about going to school. It is also helpful to give clear and kind messages to your child, such as, "School is important, so we can't let you stay home."

If your child seems anxious about going to school, please let your child's teacher or our school counselor, Ms. Zarak, know. There are things our team at Whitney can do to help them feel more comfortable and excited about coming to school and learning.