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Calendar* Every Friday is Spirit Wear Day. Be sure to wear your favorite Walker swag and show your pride!
NOTE: Dates above are for reference only. Check with each event's organizer for further details and to confirm dates and times. CLICK HERE to view the D181 calendar. SCHOOL HOURS:
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Before/After Care
BEFORE/AFTER SCHOOL CARE REGISTRATION OPEN
Parents can take advantage of this great new program that offers before and after school care for Walker Students. CLICK HERE to REGISTER |
AnnouncementsClick the button below to view this week's Walker Wednesday News, as well as archived newsletters.
If you have news or announcements to include in the WWN, contact Jan Martin no later than Monday at noon to be included in that week's newsletter. To share information on this website, email us at info@walkerpto.com.
**CH ROAD CONSTRUCTION**
Projects have begun that may impact vehicle and pedestrian traffic around Walker. Please use caution! Contractor work hours will be restricted to 9am-2:30pm in an effort to lessen the impact on school drop-off and pick-up. Information on the Road Improvement Program and Water Main Replacement can be found here.
SAFE CROSSING DURING CONSTRUCTION
With all the construction, several families have expressed concerns about keeping our walkers safe and have organized a community crossing guard watch. If you are interested in getting involved, please sign up here. APRIL 5TH PTO MEETING FOR GRADE 5 PARENTS Fifth grade parents are invited to join us for a question and answer session with CHMS Principal, Dr. Levi Brown and incoming 6th grade Counselor, Elyte Santini, Friday 4/5 at 8:45am at Walker School. Please RSVP here. ANNUAL FLOWER SALE - orders due April 8th Support the PTO in our annual flower sale. Flowers and plants make great Mother's Day gifts and help make patio pots and gardens simple! A variety of flower and planter combinations will be available for purchase until April 8th, with a scheduled delivery of the Friday of Mother’s day weekend. To view and purchase items, please visit the MSA Store. You can also access the order form here and drop off with a check (payable to Walker PTO) in school office. Please contact Sara DeKuiper with questions. PTO PASTA LUNCH 4/26 We are doing a test run of a new hot lunch option for next year- PASTA! On April 26th, one time only, we will be offering a pasta lunch. Options will include pasta with marinara, pasta with butter and gluten free pasta. Purchase this lunch before April 15th through the MSA Store. KINDERGARTEN/NEW STUDENT REGISTRATION Registration for incoming kindergarten and new to the district students has opened. Visit https://www.d181.org/parents/registration for additional details. Click here for a step-by-step guide to registration at Walker School. WEDNESDAY RECESS RUNNING CLUB
The Spring session of the Wednesday Walker Lunchtime Running Club will begin on Wednesday, April 17th and we need parent volunteers! This PTO lead activity offers all 1st-5th graders the opportunity to run/walk laps during Wednesday lunchtime recess. In the fall students ran over 100 miles! Parent volunteers will help track each child's lap completed around the baseball field and for every mile completed the participant will receive a colorful toe token to attach to a key chain. Please sign up for this fun volunteer opportunity! 2019-2020 EXECUTIVE BOARD Many thanks to our Nominating Committee for their time and effort. We are proud to announce the nominations for the 2019-2020 PTO Executive Board: Co-Presidents: Dana Martin & Angela Ordway Co- Vice Presidents: Jen Forcash & Heidi Lauerman Co-Treasurers: Courtney Sigmund & Lindsey Patel Communications: Molly Pierce Secretary: Sarah Hornsby WALKER GIVES BACK New and gently used clothes, toys, books and games can also be dropped off in the lobby for Cradles to Crayons. Learn more about Cradles to Crayons here. A tax donation receipt form can be accessed here. Thanks to your generosity over 75 bags full of items have already been donated this school year! Way to go, Walker! PTO HOT LUNCH SCHEDULE
Thanks to all families who ordered hot lunch. The schedule and ingredient lists can be found here. If you're interested in helping to serve lunch, we're always looking for volunteers. Please sign up here. THE PARENT LIST Does your child need help for a learning, emotional, behavioral or developmental issue? Check out The Parent List, an anonymous platform containing nearly 80 positive reviews on health care providers. Reviewed support services include doctors, therapists, support groups, inpatient and out-patient programs, tutors, nutritionists, books, and holistic medical approaches. To read The Parent List reviews or to leave a review yourself visit hcpto.org/parent-list Questions can be directed to: parentlist@hcpto.org In no way does Hinsdale Central PTO, Walker School PTO, D86 or D181staff, D86 or D181 endorse or recommend any specific provider reviewed. D86, D181, Hinsdale Central PTO and Walker School PTO disclaim all liability for any damages, injuries, losses, expenses, or claims of any kind arising out of the provision of services by anyone or any agency appearing on the list. COMMUNITY INTEREST
Community Backpack - Additional information on local events can be found on the district's community website. Please click here to access.
D86 News Sign up for email alerts and district news here. *Information on the upcoming referendum can be found here. Community Speaker Series D181 offers many educational events on current parenting topics. Daytime and evening speaker times are scheduled. Please see the Family Education Events page for details. Fermilab Science Adventures The Spring 2019 Science Adventures class lists, registration instructions and forms can be found at http://ed.fnal.gov/sciadv Classes include Science in Star Wars, Chemistry at Your Fingertips, Nanotech Investigations and more! |
Dinner BellStay tuned for details on our next Dinner Bell!
Amazon Smile
Do you use Amazon? Amazon Smile is a quick and easy way to support Walker. CLICK HERE every time you shop Amazon and 0.5% of all sales will be donated to our school. You can add items to your cart on your phone and use the link above for checkout.
Enrichment ClassesStay tuned for additional after school enrichment classes to be announced.
Young Rembrandts: The next session of drawing classes will run Thursdays through 3/21. Please click here for more info and a link to the registration flyer. Elementary Golf: The next session begins April 5th and will run Fridays through May 17th (no golf 4/19). Space is limited to 10 students to ensure personal attention and skill development. Two afternoon session are available to accommodate as many students as possible. For additional information and to register, please click here. TinkRworks: STEAM classes run through 3/20. Additional information and registration instructions for grades 3-5 can be found here. Information for grades 1-2 can be found here. Chess Club: No experience needed! Learn and play the game of kings and queens. Additional information and registration instructions can be found here. Language Labs: Learning a second language has been shown to be good for the brain. A second language expands students' views of the world and leads to an appreciation of cultural diversity. Enrichment lessons are offered in Spanish during the lunch hour and in French after school on Tuesdays. More details on Spanish can be found here and French here. Martial Arts: Master Lee and Master Han are recognized by the US Department of Homeland security special forces. This world class level program will teach self-discipline, respect and self-control. Details and registration information can be found here. |
2018-19 Executive Board
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Co-Presidents: Jessica Christensen & Lindsey Patel Co-Vice Presidents: Dana Martin & Angela Ordway
Treasurer: Courtney Sigmund Assistant Treasurer: Kim Lowe Communications: Molly Pierce Recording Secretary: Courtney Stach |
Thanks for all the parent support.
Without a strong parent community, the PTO-funded programs would not be possible.
We welcome your feedback. Please email us with any suggestions or questions about the Walker PTO.
Without a strong parent community, the PTO-funded programs would not be possible.
We welcome your feedback. Please email us with any suggestions or questions about the Walker PTO.