Category: WW News!

Planting Day – May 12th!

Planting Day – May 12th!

Kids will get a chance to plant during recess time!

All students in grades K–5 will take part in this fun outdoor event to help beautify our school grounds. Our fifth graders will have the special honor of planting the vibrant red sunpatiens that form our signature “WW” design, while the rest of the students will help bring color and life to other areas of the school. Parents are welcome to join the day of by volunteering (Click here to Volunteer) or lend a hand with prep before the event —reach out to Melissa Wallentin or Joanne Fang if you’d like to be part of the fun.

One of our favorite spring traditions is just around the corner—Planting Day is happening on Monday, May 12!

Field Day is almost here! Free T-shirt Deadline May 14th!

Field Day is almost here! Free T-shirt Deadline May 14th!

PTA is sponsoring Walt Whitman’s Field Day once again!

Choose your child’s FREE t-shirt size and lunch order!

Field day 2025 is Wednesday, June 4th. Rain Date is June 9th.

Family Fun Night – Ducks game – May 10th (6-8pm)

Family Fun Night – Ducks game – May 10th (6-8pm)

Tickets will be available for pickup: WW Walker Door

– Monday, May 5th 2:15-3:15pm

-Tuesday, May 6th 2:15-3:15pm


Tickets are assigned seats and will be given out first come, first serve on pickup day
If you’d like to sit with friends, we suggest picking up tickets at the same time

Picking Up Tickets for Someone Else?The ticket holder must email events@waltwhitmanpta.org stating: “I authorize [Your Name] to pick up my tickets on my behalf.”You will sign to take responsibility for their tickets at pickup

Click here for FAQQuestions? Contact Jackie AvellinoKatherine Lee or Jessica Lischin

Plant Sale – May 9th (9am-3pm)

Plant Sale – May 9th (9am-3pm)

Plant Sale will be on May 9th from 9am-3pm!

Join us for our annual Spring Plant Sale on Friday, May 9th.   Click here to volunteer.  

NEW!!!  We will also be open to friends & family during pick up till 5pm!

This year we will be selling: Organic Garden Vegetables, Organic Herbs, Annuals (different sizes), and Hanging Baskets!

Questions? Contact: Allison SorenJordana Sirotkin and Nina Wang.

Syosset Council of PTAs Cultural Unity – Deadline to submit is May 9th!

Syosset Council of PTAs Cultural Unity – Deadline to submit is May 9th!

The committee is excited to announce they will start collecting artwork for the “Celebration of Culture”. The showcase will take place on May 29th at 7pm at Southwoods Middle School. We invite students to submit a piece of literature, art, digital art, photography or dance/music composition that answers one or all of the following: What does culture mean to you? How is culture celebrated in your home? What has culture taught you? Or anything that defines culture to you!  Entries will be divided into the following categories:

K-2. 3-5, Middle School, and High School. Each participant will be entered into a raffle for a chance to win a gift card. Multiple winners will be picked randomly from each category.

Questions? Please contact: Sunita Hansraj

Concert Candy Bouquets- Order by May 2!!

Concert Candy Bouquets- Order by May 2!!

Make your child’s Spring Concert at Walt Whitman Elementary even more memorable! Surprise them with a candy bouquet to celebrate their performance and show your pride. It’s a sweet way to support the school and create lasting memories—order yours now!  Deadline to order is May 2nd!

Pick up is easy as 1,2,3 – right outside the HBT auditorium.

Next years School Supply lists are in!

Next years School Supply lists are in!

We’ve all been there! Back-to-school sneaks up on us, and suddenly we’re running from store to store trying to find supplies. But what if you could check it off your list today? Order Here: https://1stdayschoolsupplies.com/gs/75730

1st Day School Supplies makes it easy. In just a few clicks, you can order the exact supplies your teacher for next year requested, packaged in a beautiful new box and delivered on time, stress-free!

Questions? Contact: Heather Egert