Family & parent engagement opportunities & food pantry!

Posted Date: 05/06/26 (04:42 PM)

Upcoming Family & Parent Engagment Opportunities

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This week

Thursday, May 7: Free Bike Safety Lessons

Boise Bicycle Bike Safety Program is a chance for kids to ride in a car-free urban environment at Ann Morrison Park. We will practice braking and stopping safely, scanning for hazards while riding, understanding roadways, important hand signals, and how to properly fit helmets. BBP will also provide free bike repairs on kid’s bikes.

Where: Ann Morrison

When: 3:30 to 5 p.m. We will meet at the asphalt median between the Frisbee Gold Course and Soccer Fields

Questions: 208-429-6520

Thursday, May 7: Open Food Pantry

Tomorrow, we will be receiving food. After the food has been delivered and we are stocked up, a message will be sent via ParentSquare--stay tuned for when the food pantry will be open.

Thank you Idaho Food Bank and City of Good for the food you provide to our Whittier Community!

Friday, May 8: Open Food Pantry

Our food pantry will be open from 8:30am-10:00am. The front doors will be open at the Community Center--come in. If these hours do not work for you, please call 208-854-6665.

Next week-save the date!

Wednesday, May 13: Coffee Chat with our Counselor

Counselor Mr. Manley will talk about his role at school and share counseling school program Information. Come and learn and ask questions! Everyone is welcome to attend.

Date: Wednesday, May 13

Time: 8:45am-9:30pm

Location: Community Center

*Interpretation will be available in Spanish.

Coffee will be provided.

Wednesday, May 13: Free bike repair for Whittier families

Boise Bicycle Project is hosting free bike repairs for Whittier families & neighbors! Bring your bikes anytime from 3:45pm-5:45pm.

Location: Whittier campus (front area before entering the playground)

Thank you Boise Bicycle Project for all that you do for our families and community!

Questions

If you have any questions about these opportunities reach out to Maricela Rios, Community School Coordinator:

(208) 854-6665
maricela.rios@boiseschools.org