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Walker PTO Meetings

2025-2026 School Year:
Next General Meetings:



* 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 By-Laws


​CLICK HERE to view the Walker PTO By-Laws - Adopted December 2025.

     PTO Executive Board 2025-2026

Principal
Eric Chisausky

Presidents                    Vice Presidents
Nika Feeney                  Kirstin Cook
Amanda Osacky           Erin Wilton

Treasurer                      Communications
Meghan Boland           Kristina Bailey
Ashlie Davet                 Anne Uible


​Secretary                      Going Green 
Kristen Wiklund           Sarah Fenstermacher   
                                             
WalkerFest                       
Kate Manger                    
Casselyn Tertell


2025-2026
​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, Mondays 3:05-4:05 9/22-11/17
-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 3:05-4:00 9/15-5/18
- 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 Thursdays 3:05-4:00 10/2-1/29 (no class 11/29, 12/25, 1/1)
- 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. You can register online here!

BAMtheatre
K-5 Thursdays, 3:15-4:15 9/18-11/20
- 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 Frozen and will have a final showcase for parents and friends on the last day. Click here to register.

Sticky Fingers
K-5 Tuesdays: 3:05-4:15 9/23-11/19
K-5 Wednesdays: 3:05-4:15 9/24-11/19 

- 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 Club (Paint and Draw for Life)
K-5 Wednesdays: 3:05-4:15 9/17-11/19 
- 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: 3:05-4:15pm September 19-December 19 (no golf on 10/31, 11/28)
- This 12-week program, which takes place in the Walker gym, 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.

​*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.
Walker Elementary
120 Walker Avenue
Clarendon Hills, Illinois 60514
(630) 861-4600
Eric Chisausky, Principal x4604
Gerianne Salach, Administrative Assistant x4601
Emily Mellens, Nurse x4608
Fax 630.887.0387
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