Wildcat Wrap: 11.15.13

Dear White Hill Families,

OK, big dance tonight for our 7/8th graders! If your child comes, please drop no earlier than 6:30 p.m. and pick up is at 9:00 p.m. sharp. 6th-grade parents - not to worry. We are working up a plan for those students as well!

Bike Locks! - Please send your child to school with a lock for his/her bike! There have been a ton of stolen bikes at local schools and a lock will make a difference. It is recommended that kids have a U lock vs. a cable.

Please see below for the latest and greatest -

PLEASE NOTE: Ross Valley Emergency School Closure Hotline is 721-4751. As winter approaches, keep this number in your phone for updates in case our schools are closed due to power outages, flooding, etc.

White Hill STEM: Robotics! - 6th Graders Compete This Weekend!

The 6th-grade Robotics class is traveling to the FLL Robotics competition on Sunday, November 17^th in San Francisco at The Bay School. This event is the culmination of their work on the EV3 robots, research on a natural disaster, and teamwork. Throughout the day students will compete with their robots three times and make three presentations. The presentations are on their research project related to natural disasters, the robot / programming, and teamwork. This year we have six teams representing White Hill Middle School and we are organizing the event! For more information visit: http://whitehillrobotics.com/?page_id=597.

White Hill Chamber Orchestra Performs!

This Wednesday, 20th November, White Hill's Chamber Orchestra is giving a short recital of chamber music at Robson Harrington House in San Anselmo. The event starts at 7 p.m. and will last about 45 minutes. Please come along to support our advanced string players and hear some beautiful music!

Staff Appreciation Thank You!

Thank you, parents, for your very generous response to the Staff Appreciation event yesterday! Overheard during lunch: "A supportive work environment helps make the difference..."

For all you bakers who look forward to our Cookie Event, it's coming up (a little on the early side to avoid the busy holiday and moving time) on December 12th. Get your aprons on!

Thanks again! Your Staff Appreciation crew,
Robin, Jennifer and Astrid

YES White Hill Athletics and Club News

Basketball Practice Schedule

All practices are held at the White Hill Gym.

6th-Grade Girls
Wednesdays 4 - 5:30 p.m. and Fridays 5:30 - 7 p.m.
6th-Grade Boys
Mondays, 3:15 - 4:30 p.m. and Wednesdays 2:15 - 3:45 p.m.
7th-Grade Girls
Mondays 6 - 7:30 p.m. and Thursdays 3:15 - 4:45 p.m.
7th-Grade Boys
Tuesdays and Thursdays 6 - 7:30 p.m.
8th-Grade Girls
Tuesdays 3:15 - 4:30 p.m. and Thursdays 4:45 - 6 p.m.
8th-Grade Boys
Mondays, 4:30 - 6 p.m. and Wednesdays 6 - 7:30 p.m.

Lunch Time and After School Clubs

Many of our lunch time and afterschool clubs are finishing this coming week! We will offer a Winter/Spring club session in early 2014, with many clubs continuing, plus some new ones!
Questions please This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call Amy Forrest, White Hill YES Activities Coordinator, at 485-9255.

WH Fun Run Committee Members - We Can Use A Bit More Help!

Interested in serving on a committee that will help our parent club oversee our 2nd Annual Fun Run? We need you! Please contact David at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. if you can lend a hand. We have 4 excellent parents so far. Can you help?

WH Full-Color Yearbooks Still on Sale!

Order your yearbook online at josstensyearbooks.com?REF=A00597768.

Financial assistance is available for families in need. Forms for check purchases and financial assistance information are available. Forms are also available in the main office. All yearbooks must be ordered on or before December 20, 2013. Sorry, no yearbooks orders after Winter Break. Please order your copy today!

If you have questions contact Yearbook teacher- Emma Beauchamp at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

No Bully Program Parent Education Night - January 9, 2014 6:30-8:00 PM - White Hill Library

Please join us for a Parent presentation on the No Bully program and how we use it at White Hill - and what you can do at home to support our work at school.

Manor Winterfaire Tomorrow at Manor School! - Get Over There!

Come one, come all to Manor's Annual Winterfaire!! Join us Saturday, Nov. 16th from 10-5. There will be fun food like cotton candy and snow cones, creative games, and live music.

White Hill kids, especially former Manor students, please come volunteer. Pick your favorite booth to work at winterfaire.com. Any questions, call Anna Simmons at 453-3527.