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International Baccalaureate (IB) Primary Years Programhttps://whe.bvsd.org/Lists/School Slider/DispForm.aspx?ID=5https://whe.bvsd.org/Lists/School Slider/DispForm.aspx?ID=5{936ae6f9-f990-4ce7-8eb0-643562e1a8e6}International Baccalaureate (IB) Primary Years ProgramOur IB program prepares students to become active, caring, lifelong learners while focusing on the development of the whole child.<img alt="" src="/SliderImages/SCHOOLLOGO.PNG" style="BORDER:0px solid;" /> <img alt="" src="/SliderImages/gallery-image01.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" /><img alt="" src="/SliderImages/art%20work.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" />B
Whittier International - a Historic Landmarkhttps://whe.bvsd.org/Lists/School Slider/DispForm.aspx?ID=7https://whe.bvsd.org/Lists/School Slider/DispForm.aspx?ID=7{936ae6f9-f990-4ce7-8eb0-643562e1a8e6}Whittier International - a Historic LandmarkBuilt in 1882, Whittier is a designated Historic Landmark, Colorado's oldest continuously operating school. The original Pine Street School was renamed for poet John Greenleaf Whittier, after he wrote back to student Effie Titus, an early Boulder 6th grader, who was in love with his poem, "Snowbound."​​​​<img alt="" src="/SliderImages/SCHOOLLOGO.PNG" style="BORDER:0px solid;" /><img alt="" src="/SliderImages/slider%204.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" />C
We Express Ourselves Through the Arts!https://whe.bvsd.org/Lists/School Slider/DispForm.aspx?ID=8https://whe.bvsd.org/Lists/School Slider/DispForm.aspx?ID=8{936ae6f9-f990-4ce7-8eb0-643562e1a8e6}We Express Ourselves Through the Arts!<img alt="" src="/SliderImages/schoollogoIB.PNG" style="BORDER:0px solid;" /><img alt="" src="/SliderImages/slider%202.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" />D
School Song - Wildcat Pridehttps://whe.bvsd.org/Lists/School Slider/DispForm.aspx?ID=9https://whe.bvsd.org/Lists/School Slider/DispForm.aspx?ID=9{936ae6f9-f990-4ce7-8eb0-643562e1a8e6}School Song - Wildcat PrideWe are the wildcats, give us a cheer, We’re going to show you that Whittier is here, We are the home of the red, white and blue. We are the Wildcats; how about you? We’ve got the strength and we’ve got the pride, Go cats, wildcats, we’re on your side. We’ve got the spirit that’s second to none. We are the Wildcats; we’re number one, yeah!<img alt="" src="/SliderImages/schoollogoIB.PNG" style="BORDER:0px solid;" /><img alt="" src="/SliderImages/slider%205.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" />E
Welcome to Whittier International Elementary! https://whe.bvsd.org/Lists/School Slider/DispForm.aspx?ID=1https://whe.bvsd.org/Lists/School Slider/DispForm.aspx?ID=1{936ae6f9-f990-4ce7-8eb0-643562e1a8e6}Welcome to Whittier International Elementary! An International Baccalaureate Primary Years Program "Where the world meets in the heart of Boulder"<img alt="" src="/SliderImages/SCHOOLLOGO.PNG" style="BORDER:0px solid;" /> <img alt="" src="/SliderImages/gallery-image01.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" /><img alt="" src="/SliderImages/slider%201.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" />active

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LA POSADA - December 13thhttps://whe.bvsd.org/About/Lists/Global Announcements/Announcements Display.aspx?ID=85https://whe.bvsd.org/About/Lists/Global Announcements/Announcements Display.aspx?ID=85{936ae6f9-f990-4ce7-8eb0-643562e1a8e6}LA POSADA - December 13th<p>​K-1st Grade Parents: You and your family are invited to this year’s "POSADA"<br></p>
The Whittier Giving Tree https://whe.bvsd.org/About/Lists/Global Announcements/Announcements Display.aspx?ID=90https://whe.bvsd.org/About/Lists/Global Announcements/Announcements Display.aspx?ID=90{936ae6f9-f990-4ce7-8eb0-643562e1a8e6}The Whittier Giving Tree <p><span class="ms-rteStyle-Normal">​</span><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:14px;">As the holiday season approaches, we all look forward to festivities, reflections and gift-giving. The Whittier Giving Tree allows us to share these traditions wihin our school community. We invite all families to participate in this program anonymously, by either submitting a gift request for your family</span><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:14px;"> members or by selecting a gift request from our Giving Tree and purchasing the needed item.  </span></p><p><span style="font-size:14px;font-family:arial;">Important Giving Tree dates:  </span></p><span style="font-family:arial;">Friday, November 16th:  Request forms due back </span><br style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-family:arial;">Week of November 26th:  Giving Tree will be set out with gift requests</span><br style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-family:arial;">Monday, December 10th:  Gifts due back at school</span><br style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-family:arial;">Friday, December 14th:  Gift pickup</span><span class="ms-rteStyle-Normal" style="font-family:arial;font-size:16px;"></span>
The Whittier PTA Pledge Drive is here and our fundraising goal this year is $30,000!https://whe.bvsd.org/About/Lists/Global Announcements/Announcements Display.aspx?ID=92https://whe.bvsd.org/About/Lists/Global Announcements/Announcements Display.aspx?ID=92{936ae6f9-f990-4ce7-8eb0-643562e1a8e6}The Whittier PTA Pledge Drive is here and our fundraising goal this year is $30,000!<p><span class="ms-rteThemeFontFace-1" style="font-size:13px;">​<span style="color:#000000;">Each yea</span><span style="color:#000000;">r, the PTA strives to raise about $100,000 total for the school. This funding is used for assistant teacher salaries, the In</span><span style="color:#000000;">ternational Baccalaureate program, literacy programs, and so much more.</span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="color:#000000;"><span class="ms-rteThemeBackColor-1-0 ms-rteThemeFontFace-1" style="font-size:13px;">You can make your donation:</span></p><span class="ms-rteThemeFontFace-1">online at </span><a href="http://track.spe.schoolmessenger.com/f/a/43n8OKKrxY4YXxWygP3GPQ~~/AAAAAQA~/RgRd4rTmP0QsaHR0cHM6Ly8yMDE4LTIwMTktcGxlZGdlLWRyaXZlLmNoZWRkYXJ1cC5jb21XB3NjaG9vbG1CCgAAZoEBXEtPnm1SFmFtYW5kYWxjdXJyeUBnbWFpbC5jb21YBAAAAAE~"><span class="ms-rteThemeFontFace-1">https://2018-2019-pledge-drive.cheddarup.com</span></a><span class="ms-rteThemeFontFace-1">.</span><br class="ms-rteThemeFontFace-1"><br class="ms-rteThemeFontFace-1"><span class="ms-rteThemeFontFace-1">or you can TEXT to DONATE!   Simply text "whittier" to phone number 56651. Follow the prompts to make and pay for your donation.  You will be asked to use a credit card, Apple Pay, Venmo or Pay Pal.  </span><br class="ms-rteThemeFontFace-1"><br class="ms-rteThemeFontFace-1"><span class="ms-rteThemeFontFace-1">or you can send cash or write a check made payable to: Whittier PTA  and drop it at the school office or if easier include it in your childs’ daily folder.  </span><br class="ms-rteThemeFontFace-1"><br class="ms-rteThemeFontFace-1"><p dir="ltr" style="color:#000000;"><span class="ms-rteThemeFontFace-1" style="font-size:13px;">Please check with your employer to see if they match donations. It’s an easy way to double your money. Also, please don’t forget to ask grandparents and family members!</span></p><p style="color:#000000;"><span class="ms-rteThemeFontFace-1" style="font-size:13px;">Questions? Please contact Denna at <a href="mailto:whittierintpta@gmail.com">whittierintpta@gmail.com</a> or 423-304-5636</span></p><p><br></p>

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Parent Portal Set Up and ADU Instructions (Infinite Campus)https://whe.bvsd.org/Lists/HomepageQuickLinks/DispForm.aspx?ID=10https://whe.bvsd.org/Lists/HomepageQuickLinks/DispForm.aspx?ID=10{936ae6f9-f990-4ce7-8eb0-643562e1a8e6}Parent Portal Set Up and ADU Instructions (Infinite Campus)All student families need to set up a parent portal to have access to student information and communication.http://www.bvsd.org/ADU/Pages/default.aspx
HelpatSchool Link for Volunteer Sign-ups and School Directoryhttps://whe.bvsd.org/Lists/HomepageQuickLinks/DispForm.aspx?ID=13https://whe.bvsd.org/Lists/HomepageQuickLinks/DispForm.aspx?ID=13{936ae6f9-f990-4ce7-8eb0-643562e1a8e6}HelpatSchool Link for Volunteer Sign-ups and School DirectoryPTA Volunteer sign-up and school directory websitehttps://helpatschool.org/schools/19/pages/home
Student Handbook 2018-19https://whe.bvsd.org/Lists/HomepageQuickLinks/DispForm.aspx?ID=14https://whe.bvsd.org/Lists/HomepageQuickLinks/DispForm.aspx?ID=14{936ae6f9-f990-4ce7-8eb0-643562e1a8e6}Student Handbook 2018-19https://whe.bvsd.org/students/Pages/student-handbook.aspx
Enrollmenthttps://whe.bvsd.org/Lists/HomepageQuickLinks/DispForm.aspx?ID=5https://whe.bvsd.org/Lists/HomepageQuickLinks/DispForm.aspx?ID=5{936ae6f9-f990-4ce7-8eb0-643562e1a8e6}EnrollmentRegister your student online herehttp://www.bvsd.org/Enrollment/Pages/enrollmentonline.aspx
Report Absencehttps://whe.bvsd.org/Lists/HomepageQuickLinks/DispForm.aspx?ID=9https://whe.bvsd.org/Lists/HomepageQuickLinks/DispForm.aspx?ID=9{936ae6f9-f990-4ce7-8eb0-643562e1a8e6}Report AbsenceIf your child attends after care with YMCA, please notify them separately. http://whe.bvsd.org/parents/Pages/Report-Absence.aspx
Whittier PTA websitehttps://whe.bvsd.org/Lists/HomepageQuickLinks/DispForm.aspx?ID=3https://whe.bvsd.org/Lists/HomepageQuickLinks/DispForm.aspx?ID=3{936ae6f9-f990-4ce7-8eb0-643562e1a8e6}Whittier PTA websitePlease check out the Whittier PTA website. We work together, with the goal of enriching each child’s experience while at Whittier. This includes planning community building events, recruiting volunteers and raising funds.http://wildcatspta.org
Whittier on Twitterhttps://whe.bvsd.org/Lists/HomepageQuickLinks/DispForm.aspx?ID=2https://whe.bvsd.org/Lists/HomepageQuickLinks/DispForm.aspx?ID=2{936ae6f9-f990-4ce7-8eb0-643562e1a8e6}Whittier on Twitter<img alt="" src="/SiteCollectionImages/twitter.png" style="BORDER:0px solid;" />​See Principal Sarah Oswick's latest Whittier Tweet! https://twitter.com/WhittierIntl
School Supplieshttps://whe.bvsd.org/Lists/HomepageQuickLinks/DispForm.aspx?ID=1https://whe.bvsd.org/Lists/HomepageQuickLinks/DispForm.aspx?ID=1{936ae6f9-f990-4ce7-8eb0-643562e1a8e6}School SuppliesAll grade levels - no need to shop, the teachers will shop! Use this link to easily contribute funds (or use form first week of school with cash/check). Click on School Supplies and then on a grade level to get started.https://whittierelemen.revtrak.net/
Whittier's Bond Project Construction is completehttps://whe.bvsd.org/Lists/HomepageQuickLinks/DispForm.aspx?ID=11https://whe.bvsd.org/Lists/HomepageQuickLinks/DispForm.aspx?ID=11{936ae6f9-f990-4ce7-8eb0-643562e1a8e6}Whittier's Bond Project Construction is completeSee what the staff is saying about the reno. https://www.wevideo.com/view/933317507
Trip Trackerhttps://whe.bvsd.org/Lists/HomepageQuickLinks/DispForm.aspx?ID=6https://whe.bvsd.org/Lists/HomepageQuickLinks/DispForm.aspx?ID=6{936ae6f9-f990-4ce7-8eb0-643562e1a8e6}Trip Tracker<img alt="" src="/SiteCollectionImages/Trip%20Tracker%20Logo.JPG" style="BORDER:0px solid;" />​Click here for Trip Tracker link.http://www.bvsd.org/transportation/toschool/tracker/Pages/default.aspx

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https://contenthub.bvsd.org/Schoolprofiles/Pages/Whittier.aspxhttps://contenthub.bvsd.org/Schoolprofiles/Pages/Whittier.aspx{a1474b88-e943-4771-be13-3b8882c5fdd4}2008 Pine StreetBoulderCO80302720-561-5431720-561-2465720-561-2480<p>​​​​School Hours: ​8:00am - 2:45pm </p><p>Office Hours: 7:45am - 3:30pm<br></p><p><span><span style="color:#000000;font-family:arial;font-size:10pt;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;background-color:transparent;"><a href="http://bvsd.org/calendar/Pages/ABC.aspx">*Elementary Specials ABC Rotation Schedule</a></span></span><br></p>https://whittierelemen.revtrak.net/tek9.asp, https://whittierelemen.revtrak.net/tek9.aspSarah Oswick

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Calendarios aprobados para los años escolares 2019-20 y 2020-21https://contenthub.bvsd.org/bvsdnews/Lists/bvsdnews/DispForm.aspx?ID=57https://contenthub.bvsd.org/bvsdnews/Lists/bvsdnews/DispForm.aspx?ID=57{a1474b88-e943-4771-be13-3b8882c5fdd4}Calendarios aprobados para los años escolares 2019-20 y 2020-21 ​Los comentarios de los estudiantes, padres y empleados moldearon las decisiones de los calendarios ​Los comentarios de los estudiantes, padres y empleados moldearon las decisiones de los calendarioshttps://www.bvsd.org/communications/noticias/Pages/Calendarios_2019-20y2020-21.aspx, https://www.bvsd.org/communications/noticias/Pages/Calendarios_2019-20y2020-21.aspx
Calendars approved for 2019-20 and 2020-21 school yearshttps://contenthub.bvsd.org/bvsdnews/Lists/bvsdnews/DispForm.aspx?ID=56https://contenthub.bvsd.org/bvsdnews/Lists/bvsdnews/DispForm.aspx?ID=56{a1474b88-e943-4771-be13-3b8882c5fdd4}Calendars approved for 2019-20 and 2020-21 school years ​Feedback from students, parents and staff shaped calendar decisions ​Feedback from students, parents and staff shaped calendar decisions https://www.bvsd.org/communications/news/Pages/CalendarsApproved.aspx, https://www.bvsd.org/communications/news/Pages/CalendarsApproved.aspx
El superintendente Rob Anderson termina sus primeros 100 días con una presentación al Consejo de Educaciónhttps://contenthub.bvsd.org/bvsdnews/Lists/bvsdnews/DispForm.aspx?ID=55https://contenthub.bvsd.org/bvsdnews/Lists/bvsdnews/DispForm.aspx?ID=55{a1474b88-e943-4771-be13-3b8882c5fdd4}El superintendente Rob Anderson termina sus primeros 100 días con una presentación al Consejo de Educaciónhttps://www.bvsd.org/communications/noticias/Pages/superintendente-termina-primeros-100-dias.aspx, https://www.bvsd.org/communications/noticias/Pages/superintendente-termina-primeros-100-dias.aspx
Superintendent Rob Anderson wraps up first 100 days with presentation to the Board of Educationhttps://contenthub.bvsd.org/bvsdnews/Lists/bvsdnews/DispForm.aspx?ID=54https://contenthub.bvsd.org/bvsdnews/Lists/bvsdnews/DispForm.aspx?ID=54{a1474b88-e943-4771-be13-3b8882c5fdd4}Superintendent Rob Anderson wraps up first 100 days with presentation to the Board of Educationhttps://www.bvsd.org/communications/news/Pages/sup-100-day-wrapup.aspx, https://www.bvsd.org/communications/news/Pages/sup-100-day-wrapup.aspx
National Merit Semifinalists Named for 2019https://contenthub.bvsd.org/bvsdnews/Lists/bvsdnews/DispForm.aspx?ID=53https://contenthub.bvsd.org/bvsdnews/Lists/bvsdnews/DispForm.aspx?ID=53{a1474b88-e943-4771-be13-3b8882c5fdd4}National Merit Semifinalists Named for 2019 ​38 BVSD students make list for scholarship competition ​38 BVSD students make list for scholarship competition https://www.bvsd.org/news/Pages/NMSFfor2019.aspx, https://www.bvsd.org/news/Pages/NMSFfor2019.aspx