Art to Remember – Order by 11/15!
Our school is participating in a creative fundraiser with Art to Remember that allows you to purchase keepsake products customized with your child's art. There are over 60 products and many are less than $15. These make great gifts and a percentage of every purchase goes right back to our school.
Click on this link and enter the online order code shown on your child's order form or search by name for your child's artwork. Then, have fun shopping!
Girl Scout Walk Thru Event: 11/15, 6:30 – 8:30
You’re invited to a socially-distanced walk-thru event! At this walk-thru, enjoy take home crafts, a fun game, a STEM demonstration, and gather information about Girl Scouts! Questions? Contact Beth Sousa at [email protected].
Hump Day Café 11/17
Bring your morning cup of coffee over to the Whittier Garden after dropping off your Wildcat/s for our bi-weekly Hump Day Café. Looking forward to seeing you there!
Family Reading Night: PJ Storytime
Join librarians from the Oak Park Elementary School District 97 and the Oak Park Public Library for a special PJ storytime celebrating Illinois’ Family Reading Night! Snuggle up for stories and fun for all.
When: Thursday, November 18, 7-8 pm
Best for: Grades K-5
Where: Live on Zoom! Register at OPPL here!
Spirit Wear Sale
Our Annual Spirit Wear Sale is open November 8–23! Gear up with cozy Whittier Wear, including long- and short-sleeve shirts, sweatshirts, sweatpants, hats, and magnets!
Deliveries will be made in time for the holidays, and orders will be delivered to students in their classroom or you can opt for shipping directly to your home.
P.S. Dinner’s Ready
Skip making dinner a few nights during these weeks leading up to Thanksgiving and pick up your homemade meal from P.S. Dinner’s Ready!
Select your dates and meals online with easy pickup at Oak Park Temple! Order 48 hours in advance of your pick-up day and look for your confirmation email. So many delicious options!
When you order November 5–19, a percentage of your payment goes to our school. Use code “WHITTIER” with your order when checking out. Pay with cash, check, Vemno, or Zelle.
Share the Warmth
Thanks to the Whittier along with the rest of the D97 Community for helping stock the Kids Kloset with over 120 coats, snow pants, and winter accessories! Kids Kloset is open Wednesdays from 3-5pm and Saturdays from 9-11am. Anyone can walk in to shop. Kids Kloset charges $3 for a coat, gloves, hat, and a scarf. This cost is waived for clients who are referred by social workers or charitable organizations.
Fastpitch Softball Clinics
“Pinwheels” clinics are specifically designed for 7 & 8 year old girls interested in learning the fundamentals of fastpitch softball and curious about participating in a regional travel softball team. Clinics will focus on hitting, pitching, fielding and base running. Read More