![page background](https://cdn.smore.com/u/backgrounds/custom_bg-649d4d5f1aa4a6d35f1947cf-911be3a303cd.jpg)
![Logo](https://cdn.smore.com/u/thumbs/0198/thumb-c1830eca7d888ba5afe387f57ea639d8.png)
Wildcat Update
December 10, 2023
Winter Weather Reminder
With the colder temperatures, we wanted to send along a friendly reminder that students are still going outside for recess as long as it is above 10 degrees with the wind chill. Please remember to send your students with coats, hats, and gloves so they are comfortable outside. Students will not be allowed in the snow to play if they do not have snowpants and boots. Thank you for your help and attention to this.
PTA Update
PTA Meeting
The next PTA meeting will take place on December 12 at 7 PM. The meeting will be an ugly Holiday sweater/cookie party! We are hoping people who are already baking for the holidays share their treats (but no pressure)! Please fill out this spreadsheet so we know how many people plan on coming for baking purposes.
If you know someone who needs volunteer hours, share this link with them!
Kindergarten and 1st Grade Parent Get-Together
Jingle and mingle with ginger and cider! Come sample ginger ale and apple cider while you mingle with other Kindergarten and 1st grade parents. Join us in the Library at 6:30 pm on Tuesday, December 12th (before the Cookie Party!!). This is a great opportunity to connect with other parents and put faces to names you have been hearing about from your child. Festive holiday music will be played, and ugly/festive sweaters are encouraged! Then join us right after at 7 PM to mingle with all of the parents at the PTA meeting!
Staff Favorite Things
Some have asked, so just in time for holiday deals, here is a list of some staff's "favorite things"!
Whiteley, TJ, and MJ Windy City Bulls
In an effort to join together all of the schools that will be combining next year, we are doing a Windy City Bulls outing on January 6 at 7 PM! Tickets are $20. Click this link or see the link in the flyer!
Spelling Bee
Congratulations to Dhanya M., 5th Grader from Miss Koerner's class, for winning the FCW Spelling Bee! Dhanya will represent Whiteley as the District Bee in early 2024. We are so proud of you!
Upcoming Events
December 11, 2023 - Chorus Concert at 6PM
December 12, 2023 - PTA Meeting @ 7PM in LRC
December 13, 2023 - Board Meeting @ 7PM
December 25 - January 5, 2023 - Winter Break - NO SCHOOL