School Supplies List!
Did you miss the pre-order of our amazing school supplies? If you already ordered, don’t worry they will be delivered to the school before school starts so you are all set.
Click here to see what your children need…
Author: Walt Whitman PTA
Incoming Kindergarten Play Date!
August 24, 2024 from 10 -11am
at the Walt Whitman Elementary School Primary Grades Playground
We would like to invite all our incoming kindergarteners to come and play. This is a great chance for your children to meet new friends and become acquainted with each other in a causal, no-pressure setting before the 1st days of school. You may also get to hang out other parents and Mr. Snyder, our principal.
We hope to see you at the play date and look forward to meeting you and your children. If you have any questions over the summer feel free to reach out to us at any time.
Karen Ostrick & Cindy Ho
PTA Meeting – Awards & Installation
Please join us for our final 2023-24 Walt Whitman PTA meeting on June 4th at 7pm.
Staff Recognition 2024
Staff Appreciation Week culminated in a warm and spectacular WHITMANWOOD breakfast on Friday with a presentation of staff awards.
Thank you to our chairs Tara Bensol, Amanda Fickler, Ashley Cohen, Carly Goodman, and VP Pam Bahiri.
Click here for photos of the event!
Field Day Lunch Orders
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Please note: Even if you did NOT select a Field Day t-shirt size – your child will STILL get one.
5th Grade Seat Lottery
The 5th Grade Moving Up seat selection will be held Monday, May 20th from 2:45-3:15pm outside the walker pick up area at Whitman.
Each family may pick a number that will determine your seats for the moving up ceremony. We will have both the seating chart showing the audience seats as well as the diagram showing your child on the stage which you have already received. You will either pick from the right side lottery or the left side lottery, depending on your child’s location on the stage.
While each family is given 4 seats for graduation, the assigned seats chosen Monday will only be for 2 seats. The other 2 seats will be “general admission” in the 4th row and back. We understand this may be stressful for some families however, fairness and space constraints dictate this decision. Young children are welcome to sit on their parents’ lap.
If you are unable to attend Monday’s seat selection and would like a friend to pick for you please email us at presidents@waltwhitmanpta.org to provide your authorization. For any remaining families who do not pick or send a proxy, we will pick for you and can provide you with a recording of it on request. Thank you and good luck!
Inna and Karen
Walt Whitman Car Wash
Join us on Saturday, May 18th at 11am to get your cash washed by our 5th graders!
Click here to preorder or to sign up to help out (5th graders only).
Teacher & Staff Awards 2024
Our Teachers & Staff 2024 Award Recipients:
NYS PTA Honorary Life: Ms. O’Toole, Ms. Witzenbocker
NYS PTA Golden Oak: Ms. Weist
NYS PTA Community Service: Walt Whitman Security Staff
WW Triple Gold: Ms. Levien
Certificate of Appreciation (Retirement): Mr. Rizzi, Ms. Moffett
2024-25 Committees Are Up!
We’re excited to announce that Walt Whitman Elementary PTA is reinvigorating many of our pre-pandemic committees with even some new ones and we’re eager for your participation!
As valued partners in your child’s educational journey, your energy and dedication are essential to our school community. Whether you’re passionate about literacy, event planning, or simply making a difference, there’s a place for you on one of our dynamic committees. From igniting a love for reading with our Book Fair team to creating cherished memories with our Fun Fair group, there’s something for everyone. Your involvement shapes the experiences and opportunities we provide for our students.
Specific dates for committee activities will be out in June, but rest assured, we’ll keep you informed every step of the way. We encourage you to seize this opportunity to become an integral part of your child’s education.
Remember, teamwork makes the dream work. Visit our website for committee details and submit your application by May 31st. Thank you for your unwavering commitment and dedication!
If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to reach out to us at presidents@waltwhitmanpta.org.
Click on the Committees Tab to find out about the new committees and how you can let us know what you are interested in!
PTA Meeting!