Whittier Elementary PTA

10/01/2026

🎨✨ Calling All Art Smart Volunteers! ✨🎨
October is here, and we still need a few creative helpers to make Art Smart a success! 🖌️💛

We’re looking for volunteers for:
🍎 Kindergarten: Bennett
🎨 1st Grade: Dieden
🖍️ 3rd Grade: Shea
🌈 4th Grade: Bond

No need to be an art expert—just bring your enthusiasm and help make art fun for our students! 🥰

We also need additional Art Smart helpers throughout the year, so there are plenty of opportunities to jump in and volunteer!

👉 Sign up here: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Csqc6hPyCvh-Ggdb7lUpTZ24HvVMskvFS8TkdqaO9dU/edit?gid=838636781 =838636781

Thank you for helping us bring creativity, fun, and a little extra sparkle to the classroom! ✨🎨

09/30/2026

🚲🚶‍♀️🛴 Mark your calendars! 🛴🚶‍♂️🚲

Get ready to Bike, Walk or Roll to School on Wednesday, Oct. 7! 🎉 Grab your helmet, lace up your shoes, hop on your bike or scooter, and join us at one of these meeting spots:

📍 8:15 a.m. — Entrance to Seven Gables (Brighton & Chatham)
📍 8:25 a.m. — Thompson & Wadsworth
📍 8:35 a.m. — South end of Kelly Park (Main & Fairway)

🎉 Bonus fun! We’ll have stickers and a bike helmet demonstration at the Whittier playground at 8:50 a.m.

⛑️ Bike safety reminder: All bike riders must wear a helmet and be accompanied by a responsible adult.

Let’s get moving, have some fun, and roll into school together! 🌞🚲💙

See you there!

09/29/2026

Just a few more weeks to submit your entries for Reflections!

Reflections is a National PTA program focused on the arts that provides opportunities for student growth and recognition which can boost student confidence.

Students submit their completed works of art in one or more of the arts categories: Dance Choreography, Film Production, Literature, Music Composition, Photography, Visual Arts. They participate in their grade division: Primary (Pre-K – Grade 2), Intermediate (Grades 3-5), Middle School (Grades 6-8), High School (Grades 9-12), Accessible Arts (All grades welcome).

Students who identify as having a disability and may receive services under IDEA or ADA: Section 504 may enter in the Accessible Arts Division or grade division most closely aligned to their functional abilities.

Submit your entry here:
https://www.pta.org/home/programs/reflections/for-students-and-families

09/23/2026

❤️🐾 WHITTIER WEDNESDAY IS HERE! 🐾❤️

It’s time to show off your Wildcat PRIDE! 🐯❤️

Wear anything RED or your favorite Whittier spirit wear and let’s fill the school with Wildcat spirit! 🎉
🦁 ROAR, WILDCATS, ROAR! 🦁

FRIDAY is the LAST DAY to donate to Romp and Roar! Don’t miss your chance to help us reach our goal—get those donations in! 💰🐾

Sign up or donate here:
www.mybooster.com

❤️ RED. PROUD. WILDCATS. ❤️

Let’s make it a great week, Whittier! 🎉🐯

09/21/2026

😴🐾 Pajama Day = SUCCESS! 🐾😴

We hope everyone had a fun and relaxing Pajama Day today! ❤️🐾

Tomorrow is TEAM DAY for Wildcat Spirit Week! 🏆🎉

Show off your team spirit by wearing your favorite team shirt, jersey, or team colors! 🏀⚾️🏈⚽️

And guess what?! We have JUST THREE MORE DAYS to raise money for Romp & Roar! 🎉🐾

Did you know your support helps fund some of our favorite school experiences, including:

🥞 Fifth Grade Team Day
🚌 EVERY school field trip
🥞 Pancake Breakfast
🍦 An end-of-the-year Ice Cream Truck!

Every donation makes a difference and helps make these special moments possible for our Wildcats! ❤️🐾

Let’s finish strong, Wildcats! 🎉💪

09/18/2026

🐾❤️ WILDCAT SPIRIT WEEK IS ALMOST HERE! ❤️🐾

The countdown is ON! ⏰🎉

Next week, we’re bringing the spirit, the pride, and all the Wildcat energy as we get ready to Romp & Roar! 🐯🔥

Get ready to show off your Wildcat spirit, dress up, have fun, and make some unforgettable memories! 🙌❤️

Let’s hear that Wildcat ROAR! 🐾📣

09/17/2026

🧠🍎 Shoutout to Lauren Beck Stutzman for putting together this AMAZING spread to fuel our incredible teachers and staff! 💕 Nothing like a little “brain food” to keep our school superstars going! 🙌📚✨
Thank you for helping us show our teachers and staff just how appreciated they are! 🐾❤️

If you're able to help with treats for our staff this year, sign up here!

https://m.signupgenius.com/ #!/showSignUp/10C0C4AA5A822A2F5C25-65170849-teacher?useFullSite=false

09/16/2026

09/15/2026

🌯🔥 COOK’S NIGHT OFF! 🔥🌯
Tonight, leave the cooking to Chipotle Mexican Grill and enjoy a delicious dinner while supporting Whittier PTA! 💚🎉
Skip the kitchen, grab some Chipotle, and help us raise money for our school at the same time! 🙌
📅 WHEN: TONIGHT!
⏰ TIME: 4–8 PM
📍 WHERE: Chipotle
1980 S. Naperville Rd., Wheaton
🌮 Dinner made easy.
💰 Fundraising made delicious.
❤️ Supporting Whittier PTA!
Bring the family, bring your appetite, and give yourself a COOK’S NIGHT OFF! 🎉🌯

09/11/2026

🎉🦁 CONGRATULATIONS, ROMP & ROAR WINNERS! 🐯🎉

A big round of applause for last week’s mybooster.com incentive winners! 👏🎊

🏆 Samantha Barrett won a gift certificate to Wheaton Meat! 🥩
🏆 Emily Krusko won a gift certificate to StretchLab! 🧘‍♀️

The Whittier PTA will be reaching out to you to get your prizes to you! 🎁

🔥 AND THERE’S ANOTHER CHANCE TO WIN! 🔥

Sign up your child on mybooster.com by THIS WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 16 for a chance to win TWO TICKETS 🎟️🎟️ to the Wheaton Park District’s “Night at the Museum: Cars”! 🚗💨

📅 Friday, October 2
📍 DuPage County Historical Museum

Don’t miss out—get registered and let’s Romp & Roar! 🎉