Walker PTO Meetings

2024-2025 School Year:
Next General Meetings:

- January 17th, 1:00pm - General PTO Meeting
- April 17th, 1:00pm - General PTO Meeting

* General PTO meetings are open to all Walker families. Everyone is encouraged to attend. Little ones are welcome.

Mission Statement

The Walker Elementary PTO is an organization whose purpose is to lend our energy, time and ability to strengthen, enhance and encourage the educational, extracurricular and social environment for the students, staff and parents of Walker Elementary. The goal of the PTO is to compliment the school curriculum with supplemental opportunities for students, teachers and parents to learn, socialize, communicate and grow.

WHAT DOES THE PTO DO?
Bike Rodeo ∙ New STEAM books in MRC ∙ Book Fair Set-up and Volunteers ∙ Family               Fun Night ∙ Back to School Social ∙ Spelling Bee ∙ TinkRWorks in-class instruction ∙                Science Week assembly ∙ Turtle Tea refreshments ∙ School Shirts ∙ Family                         Celebration refreshments ∙ 5th grade Spanish field trip ∙ 5th grade outdoor-ed trip ∙            Science Fair ∙ First day of school coffee break ∙ Buddy Families ∙ Flowers in outdoor            planters ∙ K - Mother Goose presentation ∙ Kindergarten Farm field trip ∙ 1st grade              Nature Museum field trip ∙ DuPage Children’s Museum in school field trips ∙ Earth              week question of the day ∙ iPad purchases ∙ Monthly Science Challenge ∙ Staff                      Appreciation luncheons ∙ Recess Running Club ∙ 2nd grade Estimation Stations                    Learning Lab ∙ In class Art Awareness presentations ∙ grade level book clubs ∙                      WalkerFest Family Fundraiser ∙ Warrior Challenge obstacle course ∙ Hot Lunch                    Holiday room parties ∙ 2nd grade field trips∙ Kindergarten Sneak Peek ∙EarthWeek              assembly ∙ Teacher supply stipends ∙ 3rd grade GEOSpace Learning Lab ∙ Author                Visits ∙ Valentine’s Day room party ∙ 2nd grade Fairy Tale Readings ∙ Field Day                        volunteers and refreshments ∙ Plant Sale ∙International Day Volunteers ∙SpiritWear            Sales ∙ MRC Volunteers ∙ School Directory ∙ Welcome Signs ∙ Holiday Shopping                      Bazaar ∙ Flex Seating ∙ Walker Gives Back ∙ Big Dig Plantings ∙ Outdoor Bulletin Board          5th grade promotion support ∙ Earth Week Activities ∙ Yearbook ∙ MRC Legacy Book            Donations ∙ Science Week question of the day ∙ Growing wall ∙ Spirit Lunches ∙                      Kindergarten Registration Assistance ∙ Brick Sales ∙ Walker farewell signs ∙ Student              directory ∙ Spirit Days ∙ Volunteer training...
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PTO Rules

WALKER PTO STANDING RULES
  1. The school principal should be notified of all PTO activities.
  2. The Executive Board shall consist of:
    ​a. Two (2) Co-President
    b. Two (2) Co-Vice Presidents
    c. Treasurer
    d. Assistant Treasurer
    e. Recording Secretary
    f. Communications Secretary                                                                                               Going Green Chair                                                                                                             School Principal 
  3. Committee Chairs are responsible for ensuring dates are on the school and PTO calendars by coordinating with the School Secretary and [email protected]. The Chairs are also responsible for providing content for the WWNews as appropriate as well as the Sunday night PTO emails.
  4. Committee Chairs are responsible for the projected budget amount. Any committee or project expense that will go over the approved budgeted amount must receive written approval from the Executive Board.
  5. There will be no reimbursement for any sales tax paid. Please use the Illinois Sales tax exemption form when making any purchases.
  6. After each event or project, request for reimbursement should be submitted within 30 days, any requests submitted after 30 days will be considered a donation to the PTO. Requests must be accompanied by a “Reimbursement Request” form and appropriate documentation such as receipts. All materials should be placed in the treasurers mailbox in the school office. Reimbursements will be made within 14 days and checks will be delivered back to the school office.
  7. Lost checks will incur a $30 fee that will be deducted from the replacement check.
  8. Committee Chairs are responsible for assigning a photographer/collecting pictures from the activity or project and submitting them to [email protected].
  9. At the conclusion of each committee’s activities or projects, the Chair should submit a Summary including but not limited to: description of event, recommendation for changes for the following year, list of vendors or purchases required, and detail of expenses.
  10. Standing Committees: WalkerFest, School Supplies, Directory, School Shirts, Passive Fundraising, Plant Sale, Holiday Bazaar, Hot Lunch, Spirit Lunch, Yearbook, School Bricks, Staff Grants, In-School Learning, Bulletin Board, Staff Appreciation, Art Awareness, Room Parents, Bike Safety, Outside Planters, Chess Club, Field Day, Going Green, Science Week, Spelling Bee, Walker Welcome, Walker Gives Back, Running Club, Student Safety & Wellness, Social, Going Green.
  11. All contracts/Agreements must be signed by a Co-President.
  12. No blank checks shall be written on the PTO accounts and all checks shall be signed by at least two signatories of the account.
  13. Liability and Bonding Insurance shall be purchased each year. Additional coverage can be purchased at the discretion of the Board.
  14. The standing rules shall be reviewed and adopted annually at the first executive meeting of the year by a majority vote of those present.
  15. On retirement of a staff member, a brick is purchased for the front entry way and a bush or plant is added to the school grounds.
​CLICK HERE to view our By-Laws.

     PTO Executive Board 2024-25

Principal
Eric Chisausky

Presidents                       Vice Presidents
Sarah Fenstermacher    Nika Feeney
Kate Manger                    Amanda Osacky

Treasurer                      
Kristin Wiklund   
Meghan Boland

​Secretary                          Communications   
Rochene McLinn              Shivani Chadha
                                            Marsha Ma    

WalkerFest                       Going Green
Krista Grasso                    Jenny Pace
Jennifer Swanton

2024-2025
​Enrichment Classes

 Walker has a long history of partnering with local organizations to provide onsite extracurricular opportunities for students. All programs are for grades K-5. See below for details:
 
Chess Club
K-5 (Fridays), Starts 10/4
The game of Kings and Queens with Illinois Chess Teachers! No experience needed - beginners and new members are welcome! Join to:
  • Play games with other chess club members
  • Learn new winning strategies with interactive lessons in small groups led by chess masters
  • Solve puzzles and chess tactics 
Register online here (use coupon code Walker) or try your first class of the session free.
 
LeeHan Martial Arts
K-5, (Mondays), Begins 9/16
- In this world class level program, your child will prepare for their first and/or higher degree of TaeKwonDo black belt test and it will provide the Kukkiwon Degree certificate. Some of the key benefits of learning TaeKwonDo include self discipline, respect, self-control, self-defense and leadership among others. For more details and to register, click here.

Spanish Club, hosted by Language Labs
K-5 (Tuesdays), Begins 10/1 (Spanish)
K-5 (Wednesdays), Begins 10/24 (French)
- Boost your student's interest in learning a new language by learning from the Language Lab's energetic, creative, experienced and native team of teachers! Classes will offer students fun and educational lessons with interactive games, music, songs, and engaging activities. This is a 30-week program.  You can register online here!

BAMtheatre
K-5 (Thursdays),  Begins 9/12
- BAMtheatre offers programming for beginners & more experienced actors interested in the performing arts! Students will study the foundations of musical theatre (singing, acting, dancing) with their classmates. Fall programming features songs from Encanto and around the world, with a final showcase for parents and friends on the last day. Click here to register.

Sticky Fingers
K-5 (Tuesdays), Begins 9/24
K-5 (Wednesdays), Begins 9/25.
- Let your child release their master chef! Your little chef will explore exciting pairings, master culinary skills and nourish their bodies and minds. Classes incorporate S.T.E.A.M., culture, language, geography, history & more. Click here for more info.

Maureen Claffy Art (Paint and Draw for Life)
K-5 (Wednesdays), Begins 9/18
- Awaken the joy of art in your child! Every week is a new adventure. Original thought and artistic process is taught by a professional artist. Class includes an art kit to keep, art history weekly, professional quality materials and the confidence from creation. Click here for more details. 

Elementary Golf
K-5 (Fridays), Begins 9/20
- This program introduces the lifelong sport of golf with a fun and enriching experience that is affordable and convenient. The curriculum was created by PGA professionals and teaching experts to include lesson plans that are fun, safe and educational. All levels welcome! Click here for more info.

Crayola Imagine Arts Academy-K-5
K-5 (Fridays), Starts 10/4
Crayola® Imagine Arts Academy™ of the Chicago Western and Southwestern Suburbs is an art enrichment provider that teaches foundational art techniques with a focus on creative problem-solving and real-world topics. Our ultimate goal is to make a positive impact on the next generation. To foster empathy and creativity in the youth of today, so that they can make the world a better place tomorrow. We aim to deliver Art with Purpose.


​*note: the programs listed above are for informational purposes only. These summaries do not include all activities offered by these organizations, nor does Walker PTO specifically endorse or recommend any of them.