Eli Whitney Elementary School

Our Whitney Weekly Newsletter is your one-stop spot for all things happening at school- events, updates, celebrations, and more!
New editions drop every Friday at 4PM so you can head into the weekend up to date and ready for the week ahead.
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Eli Whitney Open House- Wednesday, Sept. 17th @6PM!

This is just a reminder that the Stratford Public Schools and Central Office will be closed on Monday, September 1, 2025 in recognition of Labor Day.

We hope you can join us on Wednesday, Sept 3rd for our PTSA's annual Ice Cream Social! It is a free event for all Whitney families!

We had a FABULOUS 1st day at Whitney today! Looking forward to a great 2025-2026 school year!

What is AI and why should families care?

Join us for a special webinar with Acting Superintendent Heather Borges, where we'll discuss the basics of artificial intelligence and its impact on our students and community.

Tune in on Tuesday, August 26, 2025 at 7 PM EST on our YouTube Channel.

https://www.youtube.com/@StratfordPublicSchools

Attention Stratford Public Schools families! Is your child's physical and immunization record up to date? All missing health documents are due by August 22nd. Watch our video to learn more about the requirements and where to get help if you need it.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qr6PmIItL3s

#StratfordPublicSchools #StudentHealth #SchoolYearReady

Wishing everyone a safe, fun-filled summer! Check out summer learning opportunities here: https://www.stratfordk12.org/documents/families/2025-summer-assignments/elementary-summer-assignments-(grades-k-6)/802926 See you back on August 28th!

Join us for our One School, One Book Literacy Night- Mr. Popper's Penguins themed, on Wednesday, April 30th at 6PM!

Support the Tommy Fund with Eli Whitney's Student Council! We are accepting donations until 2:15 on Friday, March 28th.

Multicultural Night- Community Support Needed!

Wanted! Cowboys and Cowgirls for our annual VIP Dance on Friday, April 4th!

Introducing...... Mr. Popper's Penguins Eli Whitney's 2024-2025 One School, One Book choice

Happy Holidays to all! Love the Eli Whitney family

Congrats to our Whitney Whales on raising close to $1,000 for our PJ Day for Kids fundraiser to support childhood cancer! Way to make a difference!

Winter Theme Week!

PJ Day for Kids- Friday, December 13th! https://youtu.be/PiPZoOIZsOI

Eli Whitney Recognized as a U.S. News Best Elementary School!

Join us for our Annual Turkey Bingo on Friday, November 22nd!