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Whitehall Wonders

October 2023

Whitehall Wonders October 2023
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Parent conferences for K4-5th grade are happening throughout the month of October. Please look for information from your child's teacher about meeting times. Conferences will be held face to face. We look forward to having you to come into the school building and see how well your child is performing on their day to day grade level tasks and assessments.

Writer's Guild

We will celebrate our 1st 9 weeks World Changing Writer's! We celebrate the students that has written the best pieces by inviting them and their parents to our Writer's Guild celebration. The celebration will take place on October 5 at 9:00 in the cafeteria. Each teacher will notify parents if their child has been selected to be celebrated at the 1st 9 weeks Writer's Guild.

Picture Day-October 5

PTO Fundraiser

Dear Parents,


Our school is trying to raise $10,000 for our playground project, essential programs, and extra supplies for students and teachers. We are asking every family to participate. We will reach our goal when every student registers and shares the fundraiser with 10 or more people. The funds raised will benefit all students and teachers. Thank you for your support!


  • Sell 5 items to be entered into the drawing to win 1 of 2: $25 Amazon Gift Cards
  • Sell 10 items to be entered into the drawing to win a: $50 Amazon Gift Card
  • Sell 12 items to receive: 3 FREE Rolls of Seasonal Gift Wrap
  • TOP 2 sellers each win a: $50 Amazon Gift Card


All orders are due no later than Friday, October 13.


Orders can be made online at fundraisingshoppingcart.com/register/FM1276772. Please share this link with your friends and family.


Cash/Check orders can be made by using the paper order form. Checks should be made payable to Whitehall Elementary PTO.


Please make sure the student’s name and address are on the order form before turning it in.


Students should only turn orders in once they are done selling. The money must be included with the order.

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Report Cards

Report Cards will come home on Oct. 12. Be sure to look over your child's report card and if you have any questions, please contact your child's teacher.

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Red Ribbon Week-Oct. 23-27

  • Oct. 23-Drugs are Wacky-Wear crazy hair, hat, or socks
  • Oct. 24- My future is bright-wear bright colored clothing
  • Oct. 25- Be a hero! Have the power to say no to drugs-Wear a superhero shirt
  • Oct. 26-Vote for my future to be drug free-Wear red, white, or blue clothing
  • Oct. 27- Drugs can't find me- Wear camouflage clothing
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Custodian Appreciation Day

Custodial Appreciation Day


"The quiet hero of the school. They are always the first to arrive each day, clean up messes no one dares to touch and befriends everyone that passes by."


#WHESschoolheroes



We salute Mr. Curtis, Ms. Sue, Mr. Brent and Mr. Blake at Whitehall Elementary School!

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National School Lunch Week-Oct. 9-13

"Students can't focus if their stomach hurts because they are hungry." ~Diane Gillen


Caferteria Staff Appreciation Day-Oct. 13




We are "wild" about our cafe' staff at Whitehall! Ms. McCullough, Ms. Ford, Ms. Pruitt, Mr. Issac, and Ms. Melinda work hard to ensure that our World Changers have a tasty and well balanced breakfast and lunch meal daily.

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Bus Safety Week-Oct. 15-21/Bus Driver Appreciation Day-Oct. 20

Bus Driver Appreciation Day-October 20


Thank you to all Anderson 5 bus drivers! We appreciate you for ensuring our students get to school and home safe each morning and afternoon.


#WHESschoolheroes

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SRO Appreciation Day-Oc. 27

"Safety doesn't happen by accident." ~Author Unknown


SRO Appreciation Day-October 27



We appreciate both Officer Berrios (SRO) and Ms. Mullinax (Crossing Guard) for what they do on a daily basis to help keep children, parents, and staff safe.

Thank you, Crest Force for Good!

Through the Crest Force for Good program, each student received a FREE pouch including toothbrush, toothpaste, and activity sheets to promote healthy dental health.

Community Spotlights

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Project Challenge Playhouse

The Project Challenge Playhouse Board of Directors are excited to announce auditions on October 2nd or 3rd for our upcoming musical "Elf". They need a wide variety of ages for this musical and auditions are open for Grades 1st through 12th.

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Military Appreciation Night

Westside Live and the Westside Rams are excited to celebrate all who have served by honoring them when the Rams host the Greenwood Eagles, Friday October 13, 2023. In addition to different gameday activities, the Athletic Department is also selling Special Military Appreciation Night shirts designed by the students from Westside Live. Please use the link to pre-order yours TODAY! (Link Below)




Please be sure to make plans to attend the game, October 13, 2023. 7:30 PM. The Army National Guard will also be present and will have some of their different vehicles and equipment for everyone to view and take pictures with.



Special Thank you to EVERYONE who has helped thus far in planning such a special night! GO RAMS!

Upcoming Calendar Dates

Oct. 2-Custodian Appreciation Day

Oct. 2-PTO Fundraiser Kickoff

Oct. 3-Writer's Slam-Mrs. Mixon's 4th Grade Class

Oct. 5-Picture Day

Oct. 5-Writer's Guild-9:00

Oct. 5-End of the 1st 9 weeks

Oct. 5-Ice Cream Day

Oct. 6-No School for Students

Oct. 10-12-2nd Grade Cog/AT Testing

Oct. 11-PTO Board Meeting-4:15

Oct. 12- Report Cards

Oct. 13-Food Service Appreciation Day

Oct. 13-Last Day of the PTO Fundraiser

Oct. 15-Last Day of National Hispanic Month

Oct. 15-21-Bus Safety Week

Oct. 17-18-2nd Grade Iowa Testing

Oct. 20-Bus Driver Appreciation Day

Oct. 23-27-Red Ribbon Week

Oct. 25-Boo Bash at Westside High 5:00-7:00

Oct. 30-31-No School

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