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Dear Whitman Community,
On Tuesday, May 7, 2019 after school, the United Way (National Capital Area) will host an event at Whitman called “STEM in the Schoolyard” that engages students in fun and interactive STEM activities. Industry professionals will have the opportunity to participate in activities with small groups of students and serve as mentors. Teachers will serve as coaches to support the students as they rotate through stations including optics, air rockets, and painting with LED lights! If your student is interested in participating, please reach out to our After School Program Specialist, Ms. Nelson at fenelson@fcps.edu.
On a programming note, there will be a student holiday on Friday, April 5. Additionally, there will be no After School Program on Friday, April 12 in preparation for Spring Break during the week of April 15 – 19.
Thank you for all you do to support our students and have a great week!
Craig Herring, Principal
  
You are cordially invited to our
7th Annual Military Family Appreciation Night
honoring your
“The Many Faces of A Veteran”
on
Thursday, April 11 2019
at
6:00 pm
Walt Whitman Middle School
2500 Parkers Lane
Alexandria, Virginia 22306
Please RSVP
Please direct your questions to:
Francine Nelson at 703-660-2432
or
fenelson@fcps.edu
April is the Month of the Military Child
From deployments to new schools, military children are faced with unique challenges that ordinary youth their age never experience. Their ability to adapt to present and future changes deserves respect and admiration. In an effort to recognize the hard work and applaud the courage of military children, the DoD deemed April as the Month of the Military Child (MOMC). It is a time to honor military youth for the important role they play in contributing to the strength of the military family.
It reminds us that the strength of Soldiers comes from the strength of their Families. It also reaffirms the military’s commitment to ensuring excellence in schools, childcare and youth services as well as, providing a strong supportive environment where children can thrive.
Why Purple? Purple is the color that symbolizes all branches of the military, as it is a combination of Army green, Coast Guard blue, Air Force blue, Marine red, and Navy blue. Wearing the color purple is a visible way to show support and thank military youth for their strength and sacrifices.
Celebrating the Month of the Military Child provides a powerful opportunity to raise awareness and build support to help these children meet the unique challenges they face! It is an opportunity to recognize and thank military children and youth for their heroism, character, courage, sacrifices and continued resilience.
Visit FCPS' Resources for Military Families page.
            WHITMAN PTSA
The Whitman PTSA board would like to thank you in advance for your support. Questions, comments, and ideas are always welcome. PTSA email is Parentsforwhitman@gmail.com. We also post upcoming events on our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/WhitmanPTSA/.
Co-Presidents - Jackson and ShDonna Drumgoole
Vice President - vacant
Secretary - Hayley Violand
Treasurer - Marie McCain
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