| Upcoming Events: | Groundhog Day
February 2
Whiteley Green Day
February 2
Pajama Spirit Day
February 3
Winter Bingo
February 3
Board of Education Meeting
February 9
Valentine's Day Classroom Parties
February 14
No School - Washington's Birthday
February 21
No School
February 22
Market Day Pick-up
February 23
3rd/4th Grade Musical
February 24
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President's Letter
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 Even though we are a month into 2011, I just wanted to wish everyone a happy and heathly New Year! I'm sure we all enjoyed our winter break and our extended 4 day weekend and now comes the hard part, waiting for Spring Break. It will be here before you know it!
In the month of January, we were thinking GREEN! We had our reusable bag sale and our winter coat drive. We received great responses to both of these events. Sold over 250 bags and sent over 200 outer wear items to the District 15 PTA Coat Closet!
Coming up in February we have our Pajama Spirit Day followed by a Bingo Night on the 3rd; on the 11th we will have a Movie Night so start planning a date with your spouse for that evening while the kids watch a movie at school; classroom Valentine's Day parties on the 14th; and No School on the 21st and 22nd.
Before you know it will be March. And in March, we have a huge event planned for the 4th --- FUN FAIR. Fun Fair requires many volunteers so if you have not filled out your volunteer sheet, please do so and send with your child to give to PTA. Do you know any high school students? Ask them if they would like to volunteer. Many students need hours and what a fun way to earn hours by working at a Fun Fair.
Fun Fair details.
Speaking of March, nominations are due for the current Board positions which are President, 1st Vice President Programs, Co-Chair 2nd Vice President Ways and Means, 3rd Vice President Legislation, and Secretary. Anyone who was a Chairperson for two years is eligible for a Board position.
Please email me if you are interested in one of those positions.
 | | Jennifer Nemec, PTA President |
A two year commitment is required.
We are also looking for new volunteers to help with our committees. There are
quite a few of PTA Board members who are leaving this year and we need replacements. Many of the current Board members do "double duty" (meaning they chair more than one committee) because we are short volunteers. It would certainly relieve them knowing that there is someone else who is willing to step up and help our PTA. If you are worried about chairing a committee by yourself, ask a friend! That's how most of us started with PTA.
For a list of the committees, click here.
Send me an email if you have any questions (nnemecfamily@sbcglobal.net).
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From Our Principal
| Dear Parents,
I hope that all our students and staff have pajamas to wear for Pajama Spirit Day during the school day and Family Bingo Night on February 3rd.
The Whiteley PTA is providing a wonderful opportunity for our parents
to enjoy a date night while our students watch a movie on
Friday, February 11th. Your child will be bringing home a
movie night form with all the information. You can support the
Whiteley PTA and have a great night out!
Thank you to all our Room Parents who are organizing classroom Valentine's Day parties on Monday, February 14 from 2:00-2:45 p.m. I ask that only parents who have contacted the Room Parent about assisting attend because of limited space. This is a favorite day for our students.
Kindergarten and New Student Registration for 2011-2012 is Tuesday, February 15, 2011 from
9:30-11:00 a.m., 1:00-3:00 p.m., and 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Frank C. Whiteley School. Please make sure to share this information with your neighbors who may need to register a child to attend Whiteley School
 | | Mary Szuch, Principal |
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February 21 President's Day - No School
February 22 Teacher Plan Day - No School
February 24 Gr. 3 & 4 Music Performance 6:30 p.m. / 7:30 p.m.
Gr. 3 Parent Seating at 6:30 p.m. Gr. 4 Parent Seating at 7:30 p.m.
February 28 - March 11 ISAT Testing
March 4th is our Fun Fair. It is a wonderful event that requires over 200 volunteers.
Please consider volunteering that evening. Check our PTA newsletter for the details on the Fun Fair.
Thank you for your continued support,
Mrs. Mary Szuch, Principal
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Classroom Valentine Parties
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Valentine Parties will be held on Monday, February 14th
from 2:00 p.m. to 2:45 p.m. in the classrooms.
Room Parents only please.
Thank you to all the parents that are volunteering to host the parties and those that are sending in items to make the parties possible.
"Happy Valentine's Day"
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PTA Meeting Dates - 3rd Thursday of the month in the Teacher's Lounge
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All are welcome to attend our PTA meetings! It's a great way to stay informed and find out where YOUR help is needed! Please attend one of our scheduled meetings. See you there!February 17th 7:00 p.m. April 21st 7:00 p.m. March 17th 2:00 p.m. May 19th 7:00 p.m. Schedule subject to change, check our online calendar for up to date information. |
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PTA Membership
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Are you a member of the FCW PTA? There is still time to join. Just $10.00 to be a member. To join, print the Membership Form, here. This is an easy way to support your child's school. |
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Box Tops For Education
|  Have you been saving all of your box tops?
Everyone who participates wins a prize with 5 lucky
winners randomly chosen who will win gift cards!
Last contest Whiteley students brought in over $600 for
our school!!! Let's keep collecting and work towards our
goal of reaching $1,000 to put towards our school needs.
Collecting Box Tops is easy! Simply clip the Box Top labels and attach them to a collection sheet with your child's name. Once your student hands in the collection sheet, he/she will be entered into the next drawing. Our school earns money for every Box Top we collect! ends 1/31/11
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Green Wednesday
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Our next Green Wednesday is February 2nd. So, leave the car at home & get walking, pedaling, sledding or scooting to school!
Don't forget to pack a waste-free lunch & wear your favorite green clothes, too! go green link
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Environmental Ed Committee
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Reusable Bags are Sold out!
FCW Reusable bags are black with the white design. They are perfect for toting books, groceries, snow gear & more!
Thank you for your order.
Thank You to everyone that participated in the
FCWPTA Environmental Ed Reusable Bag Contest. Watch for another contest next year with a new design on reusable bags.
Congratulations goes to Kindergarten Student,
Maya Rockey, for her winning design!
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Winter BINGO
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BINGO IN YOUR PJ's!
We're playing BINGO in our PJ's on Thursday, February 3rd
from 7:00pm - 8:00pm. Our 6th graders will be selling candy,
water, & soda pop for $1.00, (cash only, please!)
Parent, please stay with your child. |
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Communications Committee
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Visit www.fcwpta.org for more details beginning February 1st.
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Whiteley Wildcats Yearbook
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Don't forget to order your 2010-2011 Yearbooks. The cost for
each yearbook is $15.00. Order forms have been sent home.
If you would like to submit yearbook photos, there is still time. Please send your photos by March 1st, 2011 to the
Yearbook Committee at yearbook2010@att.net
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Coat Closet
|  So far this month, over 200 warm outer wear items including coats, hats, gloves, scarves, snowpants and boots have been donated to the District 15 PTA Coat Closet. These items have been generously donated by our Whiteley community. There is still time to donate, the Coat Drive runs until the end of the month of January. Contact our School Nurse, Principal, Assistant Principal or the PTA Health & Safety Committee if you are in need of items from the Coat Closet. - Coat Closet flyer -
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The Donation Box is located at school
in the front hall near the office.
Thank You from the Health & Safety Committee! |
| News from the Classrooms ... |
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A Whiteley WOW for Mrs. Kathy Hyla
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Congratulations to Kathy Hyla on her wonderful achievement!
More details, next month in "News from the Classrooms"
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| Classrooms Recognized for Their Green Efforts | 
Mr. Tomczyk's 4th grade class is currently the keeper of the Golden Shoe! These students had the most Walkers on Green Wednesday.
Mrs. Bolger's 2nd graders are proud have the Golden Lunchbox. They had the most waste-free lunches on the last Green Wednesday. Way to go and keep up the great work!
An extra Whiteley WOW goes to "Mr. Tomczyk's Class"for
holding the "Golden Shoe" title for 4 months in a row!
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News From Mr. Harris
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Congratulations to the 6th grade boys and girls who qualified for the 2-ball basketball shooting competitions! These students will be competing in February.
Boys' competitions will take place on Tuesday, February 8th & Girls' competitions will be held the following day, Wednesday, February 9th. Both competitions will be held at the Palatine Community Center at 4:00 PM. Good Luck, Wildcats! 
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Fun Fair in March
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The Whiteley Fun Fair is Friday, March 4th, 2011 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
It's Fun Fair time, again! We're looking for volunteers during the evening to help make this event fun for our kids and their families. If you would like to take part in this event, contact the Fun Fair Committee at fcwfunfair@gmail.com by Wednesday, February 16, 2011 to volunteer.
You can sign up to help in the following areas:
Set-Up (3:30-5:30 p.m.)
Games
Ticket Sales
Food
Redemption
Publicity (poster, etc.)
Book Walk
Classroom Gift Baskets
Cake Walk
Donate Baked Goods
Clean-Up (8:30-9:00)
Or you can help with anything!
Let us know the shift you are available,
1st shift (5:15-6:30 p.m.)
2nd shift(6:15-7:30 p.m.)
3rd shift (7:15-8:30 p.m.)
The students love seeing you at school events, so come join the fun!
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Fun Fair Classroom Baskets
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 This year's fun fair will be here before we know it. There will be tons of fun for the entire family. Each year, one of the biggest draws to the fair is the CLASSROOM BASKET RAFFLE. Each classroom has a theme to work with. We are asking that you donate new items and turn them in to your child's teacher by Thursday, February 24th. The items will then be put together to make a basket that will be on display the week prior to the fun fair. For a complete listing of all classroom baskets, click here. Tickets will be available to purchase before and during the fun fair. The winning ticket for each basket will be drawn towards the end of the fun fair. You do not need to be present to win! We are also looking for business donations as well. If you are a small business owner or work for a company that is willing to donate something, feel free to contact me. We are looking for any size donations whether it is a gift card or a business product. We welcome any and all donations. If you have any questions, please contact Amy Langston at aalangston@comcast.net .
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Spotlight on the Board 
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Are you interested in what is happening at our School Board Meetings? Spotlight on the Board is a synopsis of notes and recordings taken at Palatine school board meetings by District 15/211 resident Jennifer Mondy. They are meant to help parents and staff who are unable to attend the Board meetings on a regular basis to keep informed about the issues and plans affecting the district. These notes are not endorsed by District 15 (K-8), District 211 (high school) or their Boards of Education. Visit - www.spotlightontheboard.orgFollow @d15spotlight for a LIVE Twitter stream during D15 Board Meetings. |
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Heartfelt Thank You to All PTA Supporters!
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Special THANKS to all parents who have joined our PTA & participated in fund raisers this year. Because of your hard work and generosity, you have made Skate Night & our upcoming BINGO night possible.
Skate Night was a great success & FREE to all Whiteley Students!
THANK YOU to all the volunteers that give their time and talent, no matter how big or small. Please visit Volunteer Opportunities to find out when help is needed.
~FCW PTA
"Life's most persistent and urgent question is: What are you doing for others?"
~ Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
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If you would prefer a printed copy of this newsletter, please pick one up from the Whiteley School Office.
Thank you for your interest in your child's school,
Katie Hogan, Dayna Steneck & Jean Swenson,
Communications Committee, Whiteley PTA
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