We will be having our next meeting via Zoom on October 21, 2020 @7:00pm
If you would like to be at the meeting please send an email requesting a Zoom Invite to: southwhidbeyptsa@gmail.com
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Thank you all for another wonderful Elf Chase Event!

Our 10th Annual Elf Chase was a fun festive event with 100 walker & runners and many wonderful volunteers!  Thank you to our amazing business sponsors who contributed to make this event a big financial success.  The money we raised will go to teacher grants, scholarships and supporting our other PTSA programs.  Thank you to our amazing community!

Please thank our amazing 2019 business sponsors and consider joining them for this great cause next year! 

Join Us as a Business Sponsor
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2019 Business Sponsors: 
Primary Sponsor:
 Saratoga Dental
Other Generous Business Sponsors:
Flatrock Productions  - Tee Shirt Level
McClure Custom Homes -Tee Shirt Level
Shrimp Shack -Tee Shirt Level
Whidbey Telecom -Tee Shirt Level
Sound Design Group
Brandon Biehler DMD
 Next Generation Builders
Forsyth Financial Services
Jade Design Build
J & D Wallace
Langley Motel
Prima Bistro
Richard Epstein, Inc.
Salish Sea Physical Therapy
Saltwater Fishhouse and Oyster Bar
Spectrum
Spyhop
Whidbey Island Yoga Studio
Margaret Delp, JD
MK Muller

Fabulous Prize Donation Provided By:
Chops
Island Athletic Club
Mukilteo Coffee
Payless
Southern Cross
Sprinkles
The Goose
Useless Bay Country Club
Whidbey Island Bagels Co
Whidbey Island Donut Company
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Congratulations to our Top Three Female Participants:
1. Jasmine Graner
2. Grace Huffman
3.  Erin Rodriguez
Congratulations to our Top Three Male Participants:
1. Michael Harwell
2. Kurt Warwick
3. Scott Warwick

Check out your time below:  (thank you Rosie Donnelly & Doug Fulton for timing and keeping track!!)
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STOLEN CANDY CANES.......Sad news from the South Whidbey PTSA Elf Chase 5K Fundraising Committee: Someone came to the South Whidbey Community Park Sunday, 12/8/19, between 7 a.m. - 8a.m. and took the majority of the candy canes that we put along the course to thank all our generous sponsors while we were setting up for for our biggest fundraiser of the year. An older couple was spotted by walkers gathering the candy canes and putting them in their car (thought to be a green or blue Mini-Cooper) as we set up for our fundraiser. These candy canes were made 10 years ago and are used every year in our fundraiser. These candy canes took many hours of volunteer time to make and money from our PTSA to buy the supplies. We just want them returned and won't ask question! If the folks who took them could just leave them in front of SW High School, our PTSA would be most grateful. If you see these candy canes anywhere please email us at southwhidbeyptsa@gmail.com. Thank you!
Our PTSA's Purpose and Mission:
South Whidbey PTSA's purpose and mission are aligned with the WA State and National PTA. In essence, to promote the welfare of youth, to raise the standards of home life, to secure adequate laws for the care and protection of children, to bring in closer relation home and school where parent and teacher cooperate in the education of the child, and to unite the community for the benefit of every child to their highest advantage. 
Make a Donation to Support Our Programs

JOIN  PTSA
Parents, teachers and students working together to support our South Whidbey High School and Middle School community.

Contact us: southwhidbeyptsa@gmail.com

To Sign up Online:  

 (alternatively, print the sw_ptsa_membership_form_2019-2020.pdf)
ANNOUNCEMENTS

The National PTA Association is asking you to tell the IRS to protect public education. See our News Page for more information.
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Love your PTSA! Please consider getting involved in some manner at the high school. You AND your child will benefit from a strong membership! In addition to PTSA, the high school has band, art and sports booster clubs! These high school years fly by so get involved now! Join today!

PLEASE SHOP through Smile.amazon.com  and select SWHS PTSA to receive a percentage of all eligible purchases - it's an easy way to fundraise and support our school while buying your usual items from Amazon! There is no additional cost to you for this service. A big THANK YOU!

Way to Go!  South Whidbey High School is a recipient of the 2014 Washington Achievement Award. Washington Achievement Award winners are selected using the State Board of Education Revised Achievement Index and are based on statewide assessment data for the three previous years. South Whidbey High School is being recognized for: Math Growth and Overall Excellence. Great work!! Also, South Whidbey High school was recently ranked 9th out of the top 25 high schools for academic achievement by the WA State Board of Education! Also, we were 1 of 14 WA high schools recognized for our increased participation and great scores in AP classes in The College Board's annual honor roll! Pat on the back everyone! 

See a need? Have a passion around student growth, support or learning? The PTSA is a perfect venue for change! Don't be silent or shy - share your ideas! Email or call a board member today. 
PROGRAMS

Staff Grant Program
Each year SW PTSA awards grants to staff for some very innovative projects and fun classroom supplies.

Senior Scholarships
SW PTSA awards scholarships to graduating seniors to continue their education.

Golden Acorn / Outstanding Educator Awards
In the spring, SW PTSA recognizes an outstanding volunteer and an outstanding educator who have made significant contributions to the education of students at SWHS.

Hospitality and Volunteers for SWHS
SW PTSA provides hospitality for many SW functions. We also provide volunteers for office help, school pictures, school barbecues, and other functions/needs.

Staff Appreciation Week
We do several things during National Teacher Appreciation Week in the spring to let our staff know how much we appreciate their hard work and dedication, including providing a wonderful lunch to the group. 
NEWS
For the latest news related to student learning, state funding, local support, PTA events, etc., please visit our News page.

FORMS etc.

For forms, budget, newsletters etc., please visit our Board page & scroll down.
LINKS
South Whidbey School District
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South Whidbey Education Association (SWEA)

South Whidbey High School
 
Washington State PTA Website
 
South Whidbey Schools Foundation
      
Smile.amazon.com  
Shop at Amazon? Designate us to receive .5% of your eligible purchase price every time you shop! Enter through the link above or type smile.amazon.com into your web browser and log in as usual. Remember to change your bookmark so you will automatically be selecting SWHS PTSA every time you shop! And thanks! Every little bit helps!
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