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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.
KINDERGARTEN/NEW STUDENT REGISTRATION
Registration for incoming kindergarten and new to the district students has opened. There will be in-person evening registration available at the District Administration Office, 115 W. 55th St., from 5:30-7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, February 20. Visit https://www.d181.org/parents/registration for additional details. Click here for a step-by-step guide to registration at Walker School. PTO GENERAL MEETING 2/25 @ 2pm
Parenting Supports and Strategies in the Age of Technology Prompted by a recent 60 Minutes story, we have asked D181 Assistive Technologist, Randy Wooten, to speak on technology, managing and controlling it in the home, and his own personal experiences with kids’ tech. For additional meeting details, and to RSVP, please click here. 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! MRC VOLUNTEER SCHEDULE The winter schedule is now available. Sign up early to secure a spot when your child's class will be visiting the library. Every hour helps, so even if you can't serve for an entire shift, please join us! Click here for the sign up link. Additional volunteer opportunities are listed under the volunteer tab at the top of this page. 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 that has helped local D86 and D181 children with issues that include: ADD/ADHD; dyslexia; peer relations; autism spectrum; anxiety; depression; school avoidance; grief and more. Reviewed support services on The Parent List 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 on The Parent List. The Parent List is a subjective forum set up by the Hinsdale Central PTO for your convenience. Parents and guardians are solely responsible for deciding to use any of the service providers on The Parent List in any capacity, and 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 Parent 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. CHMS Pizza Wars - March 13th 6-8pm The 6th Annual Pizza Wars tickets are now on sale. Enjoy a night with the CHMS community and sample slices from various pizza vendors. The event features a fun DJ, prize raffles and special seating for families with younger children that includes a coloring table. Order tickets here. 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! |
Parents' Night OutPurchase tickets here and join the fun!
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 new session of drawing classes will run Thursdays 1/10-3/21. Please click here for more info and a link to the registration flyer. Elementary Golf: The next session begins January 11th and will run Fridays through March 15th (no golf 2/15, 3/1). Space is limited to 10 students to ensure personal attention and skill development. For additional information and to register, please click here. Bricks 4 Kidz: Help your student build problem solving and critical thinking skills through this junior engineering club using Legos. A new session begins February 26th. See the attached flyer for details. TinkRworks: STEAM classes start again Wednesdays 1/16-3/20. 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. Registration opens September 1st. 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.