Build a Stronger Community
Join us on Monday, March 10th from 6 to 7:30 PM for dinner and a discussion on strengthening the Whitney community and building connections between our school and parents. Dinner and childcare will be provided.
Please RSVP by Wednesday, March 5th to help us plan: https://forms.gle/TT1uGpEpyNpLmo797
For more information, see these flyers in multiple languages: https://shorturl.at/EQfa7
Kindergarten Registration on Thursday
Boise School District Kindergarten Registration is this Thursday. Families with a child who is five years old on or before September 1, 2025, are invited to Whitney (or their neighborhood school) this Thursday, March 6th between 3:45 and 5:30 PM to register for the 2025-2026 school year. You will meet teachers and staff, visit a kindergarten classroom, explore summer learning opportunities, and learn how to prepare your child for full-day kindergarten.
Parents/guardians should bring the following to registration:
- the child's birth certificate
- immunization records
- proof of address (pay stub, copy of rental or lease agreement, or a utility bill)
If you have questions, please contact the Whitney office at 208-854-6580. You can also get more information at the Boise School District Kindergarten Registration Site.
Important Dates You Don't Want to Miss!
Wednesday, March 5th:
- Wolverine Walkers (walking club) during lunch recess. See volunteer sign-up below.
Thursday, March 6th:
- Kindergarten registration, 3:45-5:30 PM.
Friday, March 7th:
- Third grade parent event, Donuts & Reading, 9 to 9:40 AM.
- Families invited to join us for a StoryWalk at Friday Family Fun during lunch recess (see schedule below).
Monday, March 10th:
- Whitney Parent Connections Dinner & Discussion, 6 to 7:30 PM. Details above.
Wednesday, March 12th:
- Wolverine Walkers (walking club) during lunch recess. See volunteer sign-up below.
Thursday, March 13th:
- Sixth grade STEAM field trip to the Boise Watershed, 9:30 AM to 1:30 PM.
Friday, March 14th:
- Early release at 1:15. End of third quarter.
- Friday Family Fun during lunch recess (see schedule below). *Note because of early release, there will be no Friday Family Fun for 5th/6th graders.
- St. Luke's Mobile Health Clinic at Whitney, 12:00 to 2:30 PM. Call 208-706-6457 to make an appointment.
Monday, March 17th- Friday, March 21st:
- NO SCHOOL for Spring Break
Wednesday, March 26th:
- Wolverine Walkers (walking club) during lunch recess. See volunteer sign-up below.
Friday, March 28th:
- Students with March birthdays get treat at lunch.
- Friday Family Fun during lunch recess (see schedule below).
- St. Luke's Mobile Health Clinic at Whitney, 12:00 to 2:30 PM. Call 208-706-6457 to make an appointment.
The Boise School District calendar can be found here.
Wolverine Walkers Needs Volunteers!
Thank you so much to the parents who have volunteered to help at Wolverine Walkers! The Whitney walking club, Wolverine Walkers, happens every Wednesday during lunch recess. Students and staff are invited to walk the Whitney path to earn cool prizes. We could use additional volunteers to scan the walkers' badges as they complete laps. If you can spare thirty minutes (or more) on a Wednesday, please sign-up here. This is an easy and fun way to volunteer at Whitney and see your student at recess.
Whitney Podcast
On the latest episode of our Whitney Podcast, you'll hear 2nd, 3rd, and 4th graders read their own writing. It is exciting to hear the growth from one grade to the next. Some 4th graders share their engineering projects and some "fail-a-brations" (failures that help us learn and grow) as they built their projects. Thanks to Ms. Boan, our multi-language learning teacher, for her work to produce the podcast.
We hope you'll spend a few minutes listening here to this episode of the Whitney podcast or listen here on Spotify.
What's on the Menu?
School breakfast and lunch are free for our students. Please note that students who bring their lunches from home can buy a milk for 80 cents (or they can take a fruit, vegetable, and milk for no charge). More information can be found at the BSD Food & Nutrition Services website.
Birthday Celebrations
We love having our birthday students announced each week and watching them select books from our Birthday Book Cart! Students with March birthdays will receive a treat as they head to lunch on Friday, March 28th.
*We will no longer accept birthday treats or goodie bags for class birthday celebrations. This will help us celebrate every student and ensure we’re following BSD Board policy.
Cell Phone & Smart Watch Policy Reminder
Students are not allowed to use cell phones on school grounds. Students who bring cell phones to school need to keep them silent and in their backpacks throughout the day. Students who walk to school and need to let parents know when they have arrived at school can do so as they enter the school grounds before they go to the playground, and then the phones should not be seen or heard again.
Students who are observed using smart watches to text, make calls, or for anything except checking the time, will be asked to also keep their watches in their backpacks where they should not be seen or heard while at school. Students who are using these devices during the school day may be asked to turn smart watches or cell phones into their teacher or the office until the end of the day.
We appreciate your help as we strive to provide a space where students are focused on learning during their school day, without the distractions and mental health challenges that can be associated with devices in schools.
Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to be inspired and motivated! Join us at South Junior High on March 4th from 6-7pm for an unforgettable talk from Brad Montague, the producer of Kid President and a New York Times bestselling author. Brad has a unique perspective on how we, as adults, can better support the kids in our community. His message is not only impactful, but also entertaining and full of humor, making it a must-see event for all parents.
Whether you're a parent, guardian, or community member, Brad's insights will leave you feeling empowered and ready to make a positive difference in the lives of the young people around you. Childcare will be available. For more details or to RSVP, please see the flyer. We look forward to seeing you there!
