Just a reminder that tomorrow is picture day. Please let me know if you have any questions!

I’m excited to see everyone tonight at our Whitmore-Bolles open house. I’ll be in my room (#203) from 6-7:30. Hope to see you there!

We know that students love to celebrate birthdays at school, as it is a memorable time to share with teachers and friends. In an effort to abide by our existing birthday treat policy and to maximize student instructional time, we are asking all families to follow these simple guidelines when planning for your child’s birthday celebration at school. The Whitmore staff feels strongly that by following these guidelines, we will be promoting a healthier lifestyle and maximizing student learning!

• Bring in non-food items for classmates such as pencils, erasers, bookmarks, etc.
• Volunteer in your child’s class and capture the moment with a class “birthday” photo.
• Make a donation to your child’s class in honor of your child’s birthday.
• Provide non-food item goodie bags for classmates which can be distributed and taken home at the end of the day.
• Donate an educational game or book for your child’s classroom.
• Or contact your child’s teacher with other non-food/drink ideas

Students are not allowed to bring in food/drink items for birthday celebrations at school. The purpose of this policy is to assure a school environment that promotes and protects students’ health, well-being, and ability to learn by supporting healthy eating and physical activity.

Other rationale for restricting treats at school includes:

• Expense
• Equity
• Allergies

Please know that we are not trying to take the fun out of birthdays. Classroom teachers will continue to recognize children on their special day in special ways. Thank you in advance for your support of this policy and for helping promote healthy practices at Whitmore-Bolles!

We had a wonderful first day back. We spent some time getting to know our new friends and checked out the playground. We read about Pete the Cat’s first day at school and sequenced his activities.

On Monday, we visited Edsel Ford High School for adapted field day. The weather was perfect!!

Whitmore School community,

We are excited to share an end-of-the-year event that will be both fun and raise money for a cause that is close to our hearts and has touched everyone in our school. In order to show our support for Miss Johnston, many teachers have offered their time and talents to come up with “experiences” that they will share with students in a fundraising effort.  These experiences are being offered through a raffle whereby the kids can purchase tickets and then put them into the drawing for the experience (or experiences) of their choice. Parents of winning students will need to provide transportation to and from the location of the event. Teachers will work with winners to find a mutually agreeable date and time that works for everyone, and we expect most  of these experiences to take place during the summer. Drawings will take place June 11. Tickets will be $1.00 each or 6 for $5.00. Tickets sales will take place in the mornings before outdoor lineup and at selected school events these last few weeks of the school year. In addition, tickets will be sold by staff going around to classrooms at the beginning of the day on limited days.

So far, our list includes:

Lunch at Buddy’s Pizza with Mrs. Malone

A visit to Greenfield Village with Mrs. Coleman and Mrs. Pung

Putt-putt golf and go-cart riding at Midway Sports with Mrs. Ronchetto

At shopping trip to Barnes & Noble and $25 in books with Mrs. Hansen

Bowling at Ford Lanes with Mrs. Dmitruchina and Mrs. Assenmacher

A trip to Starbuck’s with Ms. McCuaig

The Splash Pad and a picnic lunch with Mrs. Travis and Mrs. Hill

A trip to Stone Cold Creamery with Mrs. Glover and Mrs. Faraj

A movie and popcorn at MJR Southgate with Mrs. Croft

A ride in the police car with Officer Jeremy

IMAX movie at The Henry Ford with Mrs. Fleming

Pottery painting at Speckles & Splatter Art Studio in Dearborn with Mrs. Abboud

Splash pad and Little Caesars Pizza with Mrs. Walters and Mrs. Sydor

A Kala ukulele plus an afterschool ukulele lesson with Mrs. Webber

A trip to the Belle Isle Aquarium, a book purchase and ice cream with Mrs. Hankins

1 hour with Rocco the therapy dog and Mrs. Waddell

A visit to Tim Horton’s with Miss Tatta

A 2 hour lesson (photography, drawing or painting) and supplies provided with Ms. Malyn

A FroYo trip with Ms. Bennett and Mrs. Aldeiroos

Dear Whitmore,

Come join us for an evening of food, family, friends, and fun as we raise money to help our superhero social worker, Katharine Johnston, cover her medical expenses as she battles a recurrence of Hodgkins Lymphoma.

When: Monday, June 10th

Time: 5pm-9pm (doors open at 4:30pm)

Where: Park Place Catering, 23400 Park St. Dearborn

Cost: Tickets are $12 per person  ($6 for ages 4-10), includes Spaghetti with meat or marinara sauce, salad, rolls, and coffee

Bake sale for dessert, cash bar, DJ, dancing, silent action, and raffle baskets (basket drawing will take place at 9:15pm, silent auction will end at 8:30pm)

For more information or tickets, please contact Whitmore-Bolles Elementary Office at 313-527-6800

All donations are welcome!  Make checks payable to the Whitmore-Bolles PTA

#WHITMORESTRONG

 KAT Spaghetti Dinner Flyer

Whitmore School community,

We are excited to share an end-of-the-year event that will be both fun and raise money for a cause that is close to our hearts and has touched everyone in our school. In order to show our support for Miss Johnston, many teachers have offered their time and talents to come up with “experiences” that they will share with students in a fundraising effort.  These experiences are being offered through a raffle whereby the kids can purchase tickets and then put them into the drawing for the experience (or experiences) of their choice. Parents of winning students will need to provide transportation to and from the location of the event. Teachers will work with winners to find a mutually agreeable date and time that works for everyone, and we expect most  of these experiences to take place during the summer. Drawings will take place June 11. Tickets will be $1.00 each or 6 for $5.00. Tickets sales will take place in the mornings before outdoor lineup and at selected school events these last few weeks of the school year. In addition, tickets will be sold by staff going around to classrooms at the beginning of the day on limited days.

So far, our list includes:

Lunch at Buddy’s Pizza with Mrs. Malone

A visit to Greenfield Village with Mrs. Coleman and Mrs. Pung

Putt-putt golf and go-cart riding at Midway Sports with Mrs. Ronchetto

At shopping trip to Barnes & Noble and $25 in books with Mrs. Hansen

Bowling at Ford Lanes with Mrs. Dmitrichina and Mrs. Assenmacher

A trip to Starbuck’s with Ms. McCuaig

The Splash Pad and a picnic lunch with Mrs. Travis and Mrs. Hill

A trip to Stone Cold Creamery with Mrs. Glover and Mrs. Faraj

A movie and popcorn at MJR Southgate with Mrs. Croft

A ride in the police car with Officer Jeremy

IMAX movie at The Henry Ford with Mrs. Fleming

Pottery painting at Speckles & Splatter Art Studio in Dearborn with Mrs. Abboud

Splash pad and Little Caesars Pizza with Mrs. Walters and Mrs. Sydor

A Kala ukulele plus an afterschool uklele lesson with Mrs. Webber

A trip to the Belle Isle Aquarium, a book purchase and ice cream with Mrs. Hankins

1 hour with Rocco the therapy dog and Mrs. Waddell

Tomorrow, May 1st is our Lighthouse review, let’s show our school spirit by wearing our leadership shirts, any Whitmore wear, OR any color blue that you have!  Go Whitmore!!

POPCORN SALE TOMORROW, don’t for get to bring your quarters or dollars, 50 cents a bag or 3 for a dollar.