Student and Family Handbook

Welcome to Kendall-Whittier

Dear Kendall-Whittier Families,

I would like to extend a warm welcome to you and your student(s) to Kendall-Whittier Elementary School.  As a key stakeholder in our school community, we welcome your ideas, communication, and support. We hope that you will choose to be involved in your child’s education by establishing regular communication with your child’s teacher, supporting your child with his/her homework, and participating in the many events and volunteer opportunities that occur throughout the school year.

Having gained input from the district, parents, community members, and staff members, we have compiled a parent handbook of information we hope you will find useful.  Important phone numbers are also included. 

Throughout the year, important information will be sent home with your student, sent out on our automated call system titled Talking Points (text), listed on the KW website, posted on our FB page at Kendall-Whittier Elementary School, and stated on the marquee’.  Please keep the handbook accessible and refer to it frequently throughout the school year as needed.

Also, teachers will be hoping to set up a Talking Points phone account with each parent of the students in their classroom. This will provide an opportunity for individualized real-time two-way communication as needed in the language spoken in the home.

At Kendall-Whittier, we offer many events and services for students, parents, and the community; the staff and I are dedicated to providing your family with high quality educational experiences. Please join the Tiger Council to find ways for you to get involved.  

We look forward to partnering with you to help your child reach his/her full educational potential.  It’s going to be a great year!

Sincerely,

Becky Bacon, Principal

Vision Statements

TPS:

Tulsa Public Schools is the destination for extraordinary educators who work with our community and families to ignite the joy of learning and prepare every student for the greatest success in college, careers and life.

Kendall-Whittier Staff:

We, the faculty and staff of Kendall-Whittier, are committed to Teach Every Student:  Whatever It Takes, No Exceptions, No Excuses!

Kendall-Whittier Students:

We, the students of Kendall-Whittier, are committed to learn:

Whatever It Takes, No Exceptions, No Excuses

Mission Statements

TPS:

Our mission is to inspire and prepare every student to love learning, achieve ambitious goals, and make positive contributions to our world.

Kendall-Whittier Elementary:

Educators, families, community members, and students joining together for student success!