Dear Whittier Elementary School Families,

I am very happy to have joined the Whittier community as the Acting Principal. I assure you I will uphold the wonderful work that is being done here and will contribute all I can to ensuring the continuity of instruction and support for our learners here at Whittier Elementary School   I want students to leave Whittier with the feeling of having a safe, nurturing and academically rigorous experience.  I look forward to getting to know all of you.  We continue to focus on equipping our learners with strategies and skills that foster social and emotional wellness by reminding our Whittier Wolves to use their P.A.W.S.

• Practice Respect

• Act Responsibly

• Work Hard

• Stay Safe

Please know that we have been working diligently to continue to build an inclusive environment for all students.  Therefore we have revised our school vision statement to reflect our work and VISION:

WHITTIER VISION STATEMENT: The vision of Whittier Elementary School is to create an inclusive educational community where educators, students and families work collectively to foster an enriching and welcoming learning environment by promoting the social, emotional, physical and intellectual growth of our students. We celebrate the diversity of our school community, and strive to foster a school culture that is grounded in the shared values of respect, dignity and individuality, where all contributions are valued and students feel a sense of belonging.