Whittier PTA Events

Whittier PTA hosted a variety of events throughout the year. Some of the events are described below that happen on an annual basis and other more spontaneous events happen throughout the year as well. The PTA posts the information about these events in the Whittier Greenleaf Newsletter and sends out notices in advance of the events in students Friday Folders.

The PTA needs parent to volunteer to coordinate these events. If you are interested in coordinating one of the below events, please email Jane Saltzman. Sara Williams Mann, Whittier’s volunteer coordinator, will provide volunteers to work at the events.

August – Back to School Night/Find Your Desk Night
This is a night where students bring their families to visit their classrooms, in some cases find their desks and drop off school supplies, and meet new families and see old friends. There is an ice cream social and fun activities for the whole family.

September – Heritage Night
This is an evening event where Whittier families celebrate their heritages through food, drink, and displays about their home countries.

Above are some photos from Heritage Night, 2004.

February – Inquiry Fair
This is an evening event that show cases students inquiry based studies of various subjects.

Above are some photos from the Inquiry Fair, 2005. Pictured from left to right with their inquiry fair projects: Jack on Sound with the sir horn he made, Aly on the Adams Apple, Laura on Echolocation in Dolphins, Matthew on Hurricanes.

March – Sock Hop
This is an evening event that celebrates the dress, food, and dance of the fifties era. There is a DJ who plays music during the event and dinner is offered.

June– IB-PYP Exhibition/All-school Picnic
This event celebrates the end of school as well the accomplishments of the Whittier 5th grade students. Each fifth grader presents their year-long exhibition project that showcases their work with each of the IB components: concepts, action, skills, attitude, knowledge.

Above are some photos of 5th grade exhibition projects. From left to right: hockey is a metaphor for Josh's life; Ben and Gibon stand next to Ben's project. Ben chose a bike as a metaphor for his life. Another student chose a soccer ball as a metaphor for his/her life.