Pawprints At a Glance

9/23/2015
WALKER WEDNESDAY
NEWS
Pawprints
At a Glance
9/24
3:05
Young Rembrandts
9/25
9/25
Yearbook Cover Art Deadline
Gr. 2 to Kline Creek Farm
9/28
9/28
9/28
9/28
7:45am Yoga
October Birthday Lunch
3:05
Chess Club
7pm
BOE at Walker
9/29
3:05
STEM (Harry Potter)
9/30
9/30
8am
3:05
Mileage Club
LEGO® Class
10/1
3:05
Young Rembrandts
10/2
10/2
3:05
Elementary Golf
5:30pm Fall Family Fun Night
10/5
10/5
10/5
7:45am Yoga
3:05
NO Chess Club
12:20 All School Picture
10/6
3:05
STEM (Harry Potter)
8:15 am EARLY ARRIVAL ON WALK
TO SCHOOL DAY! We encourage all of
our Walker families to walk to school on
Wednesday, October 7th, at 8:15 am, and
then join us for some additional exercise as
we walk laps around the school building
until the school bell rings. Students who
walk to school will have their hand stamped
as they arrive and receive a sticker. It
would be great if every child at Walker
School earned a sticker by walking to
school!
Walk to School Day is an
international event that promotes physical
activity, walking safety and the community.
See attached flyer.
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WALKER WEDNESDAY NEWS
GIRL SCOUT COMMUNITY SERVICE
DRIVE
Oatmeal and Shoe Drive for The O’Brien
School in Tanzania
Brownie and
collecting:
Girl
Scout
Troops
will
be
Quaker Old Fashioned Oatmeal
Closed-toe shoes (kid or adult sizes)
Socks (kid or adult sizes), and
Clean blankets
Donations will be accepted in the Red Wagon
by the main office doors. Donations will gratefully accepted starting Tuesday,
September 29th. Last day to donate will be Thursday, October 15th.
Your donations are GREATLY appreciated by the students in Africa!
Questions?
Jacquie Korella (jacquiekorella@gmail.com)
or
Sandy Brugge (sb.brugge@comcast.net)
G.I.V.I.N.G.
Girls and boys Initiating Volunteerism In our Neighborhood
and Throughout the Globe
Join us for the first activity of the school year from 3-4 pm on Friday, October 16th! We
will be planting spring bulbs around the grounds at Walker School and no prior bulb
planting experience is necessary!! This is a fun event and very rewarding when we
see the first signs of springtime color! GIVING is for all Walker students, staff and
their families and it is free! Don’t miss out on the fun! See the attached flyer and
permission slip for more information.
SIGN UP - CLICK HERE -- or cut and paste this web address:
http://www.signupgenius.com/go/60b0b4daba72bab9-giving
PARENT PERMISSION SLIP - CLICK HERE -- or cut and paste this web address:
https://docs.google.com/a/d181.org/forms/d/11f3vZT3ifxB9slDJAr4jRjuFZDjVevt3AdsrjEGwfw/viewform?pli=1
Hope everyone can make it!
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WALKER WEDNESDAY NEWS
NOTE: NEW DATE!
THE
WALKER
ALL
SCHOOL
PICTURE will be taken on Monday,
October 5, at 12:30 pm.
Morning
kindergarten students are encouraged
to
meet
us
on
the
blacktop
(accompanied by a parent) to be
included in the picture. Wear your
neon Walker t-shirt!
FAMILY
FUN
NIGHT
Bring the whole
family and join us
for some family
fun at Walker
School on Friday,
October 2nd from 5:30-7pm. Mark your
calendars now!
9/23/2015
DOGS
They are our best friends, but they are not
allowed on school property for the safety
and comfort of all children. Thank you!
DID YOU HEAR?
NO SCHOOL!
Remember there is no school on Monday,
October 12th, in observance of Columbus
Day. We will see you on Tuesday, October
13th.
SPIRIT LUNCH
The PTO sponsors three Spirit Lunches for Walker students throughout the school
year. The first two lunches are offered to children in Grades 1-5; the last spirit lunch is
held on Field Day at the end of the year, and is offered to children in Grades K-5. The
first Spirit Lunch is being held on Friday, October 16th, for students in Grades 1-5. In
order for your child to participate, you need to complete and return the attached
permission form for your child. Thank you!
AUTHOR VISIT
Walker Elementary is delighted to welcome award-winning author/illustrator Liz
Pichon on Thursday, October 1st. Ms. Pichon will talk with students about her career
and her newest novel Tom Gates: Everything’s Amazing (SortOf).
Students who wish to purchase a personalilzed autographed book may do so by
returning this form along with cash or a check (payable to Walker School) by
Thursday, October 1st. There will be a limited supply of autographed books available
for purchase through Thursday, October 8th, on a first-come, first-served basis.
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WALKER WEDNESDAY NEWS
9/23/2015
NEWS FROM THE DISTRICT NURSE:
Head lice are an extremely common problem among both girls and boys. It is not a
disease and not dangerous. All people are susceptible to head lice. Since children
between the ages of 3 and 11 are affected most often, we recommend all parents
routinely check their children’s heads for evidence of head lice and nits. It only takes a
few minutes. While the nits (lice eggs) look similar to dandruff, are small, and adhere
to the hair follicle near the scalp, nits will not fall off when flicked like dandruff.
Become suspicious if your child complains about itching or is observed scratching the
head frequently. Please notify the school nurse if you need a second opinion in
determining if your child has head ice or if you have treated your child for head lice.
Your child’s privacy will be maintained. The nurse will check your child upon
returning to school after treatment and again in 7 to 10 days. You will be notified if
there is an active case of lice or nits within 1/4 inch of the scalp. Additional
information is available on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website:
http://www.cdc.gov/parasites/lice/
MILEAGE CLUB (Grades 1-5)
Exercise is a great way to get the brain ready for learning. If you’d like to
sign up your child for AM Mileage Club, please read the attached flyer
for more information. Return the Permission Slip to school by
Friday, 9/25/2015, to participate in this six-week session
beginning Wednesday, 9/30/2015 at 8am in the gym.
Don’t forget to send a water bottle!
GYM SHOES
If you have not sent a pair of gym shoes to keep at school with your child, please do so.
In order to keep each child safe and to keep the gym floor free of mud, it is important
that everyone keep a pair of mud-free gym shoes in their locker. Mrs. Marshall and
Mr. Kolar will be sending home notes with those students who do not have gym shoes
at school in their locker.
WALKER YEARBOOK
COVER ART CONTEST
See the attached flyer for
more information regarding
cover art for this year’s
yearbook. All entries are due
by Friday, September 25th!
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9/23/2015
WALKER WEDNESDAY NEWS
BEFORE and AFTER SCHOOL OPPORTUNITIES!
Please refer to the attached flyers for more information on the following:
. . . Elementary Golf School (Grades K-5) Begins 10/9
. . . STEM – Harry Potter Potions (Grades K-2, Grades 3-5) Begins 9/29
. . . LEGO® Bricks (Bricks4Kidz) (Grades K-5) Begins 9/30
. . . Foreign Language (Spanish) Club (Grades K-5) Begins 10/8
. . . CHPD Keyboarding (Grades 2-5) Begins 9/29
. . . Mileage Club (Grades 1-5) Begins 9/30
BDAY BUTTONS
We’re looking forward to celebrating October birthdays at the Birthday Lunch on
Monday, September 28th. AM kindergarten students will stay at school until 11:50 am
and can be picked up in the office. PM kindergarten students should be dropped off in
the office at 11:50 am with their lunch. Here’s the schedule:
11:25-11:50 am
11:50-12:15 pm
KAM, Grades 1, 2 and 3
KPM, Grades 4 and 5
Beringer, Dane
Conley, Angela
Gaffney, William
Hyland, Grady
Krishjanthan, Sahana
Pavlik, Olivia
Schwarz, Bridget
Carl, Olivia
Connors, Patrick
Hamdan, Hunter
Kennedy, Isabel
Molis, Mia
Sahgal, Siya
Shuster, Sydney
Chen, Darlene
Contreras, Riley
Hawk, Fiona
Krishjanthan, Janina
O'Hara, Martin
Schneider, Rowan
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WALKER WEDNESDAY NEWS
9/23/2015
DISTRICT NEWS:
IEP/504 Families "Meet and Greet"
If your child has an Individualized Education Program (IEP) or 504 Plan, we invite you to a “meet and greet” event
to learn about the staff and resources offered in District 181 to support your child’s learning. Attendees will hear
from Superintendent Dr. Don White and Pupil Services staff, including the Assistant Superintendent of Learning,
Pupil Services Administrators, and Resource teachers. The "meet and greet" will be held Friday, September 18 at
the D181 Administration Center (9:30 - 11:00 a.m.). Please register online at: http://tinyurl.com/IEP504Event. Visit
our website for more information: www.d181.org > Parents > Family Education Events.
Resource Expo
All area families are invited to attend the Resource Expo on Thursday, October 1 at CHMS (6:00-9:00 p.m.).
Come connect with a variety of local service providers offering art, childcare, social services, executive
functioning, enrichment, music, preschool, after-school programs, supports services and therapies, and tutors.
Additionally, D181 MRC and Tech staff will each give two 15-minute presentations on resources that can help
support student learning throughout the year. They will also be available throughout the Expo to answer questions.
No registration is required. Visit our website for more information: www.d181.org > Parents > Family Education
Events.
Rachel’s Challenge Community Presentation
Rachel’s Challenge is a national non-profit organization based on the life and writing of Rachel Scott, the first
victim of the Columbine tragedy in 1999. Hear the inspirational story of Rachel and her vision to create a chain
reaction of kindness and compassion to enhance the caring and supportive learning environment of schools, and
learn what you can do to support this environment in our D181 schools. Families can attend either of the following
two events, regardless of feeder school: Wednesday, September 23 at HMS (7:00 p.m.) or Thursday, September
24 at CHMS (7:00 p.m.). Please register online for the HMS event here: http://tinyurl.com/RCatHMS2015. Please
register online for the CHMS event here: http://tinyurl.com/RCatCHMS2015. Visit our website for more
information: www.d181.org > Parents > Family Education Events.
CONTACT US:
Walker School
630.861.4600
Jan Martin, Secretary
Ext. 4601
June Zogas, Nurse
Ext. 4608
Eric Chisausky, Principal Ext. 4604
Absence Line
Press “1”
Fax
630.887.0387
WALKER SCHOOL HOURS:
School Day:
8:35 am – 3:05 pm
AM Kindergarten 8:35 am – 11:25 am
Lunch
11:25 – 12:15 pm
PM Kindergarten 12:15 – 3:05 pm
WALKER FLYERS:
Spirit Lunch Permission Form
Author Visit Flyer
Walk to School Day
GIVING
Walker Yearbook Cover Art
Mileage Club
Elementary Golf
LEGO® Bricks
STEM Harry Potter
Foreign Language (Spanish)
CHPD Keyboarding
Submissions for WWNews are due
by Monday at noon. Thank you!
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Dear Parents,
Walker students in grades 1 through 5 are invited to participate in Mileage Club.
Students will jog or walk a mile to earn a toe token. This is a great opportunity for students to
not only have fun but to improve their cardiovascular fitness as well. As many of you know,
exercise is a great way to get your brain ready to learn. We are excited to offer morning Mileage
Club to help our students get ready to learn again this year.
The morning session sessions will meet on Wednesdays from 8:00-8:30 on 9/30, 10/7*
10/14, 10/21, 10/28 & 11/4. This session will not be cancelled due to inclement weather. We will
meet in the gym. *We invite families to join their Mileage Club runner on October 7 outside to
help celebrate walk to school day with the rest of school.
Students will be given the opportunity to run 1-2 miles during each session. It is also
recommended that your child bring a water bottle to Mileage Club.
If you would like your child to participate, sign and complete the permission slip below.
The completed permission slip is due to Mrs. Marshall by Friday, September 25.
Sincerely,
Melissa Marshall (Ext. 7115)
Tear off bottom portion & return, BUT keep the top part
_________________________________________________________
FALL MILEAGE CLUB 2015 PERMISSION SLIP
____________________________________________ has my permission to participate in morning
Mileage Club.
My child is in __________ (Please write in grade & teacher’s initials.)
List any life-threatening or chronic medical conditions your child may have (bee sting allergy, food
allergy , asthma, heart conditions, diabetes, etc.).
List any emergency medication your child may need while at running club (a completed School
Medication Authorization Form is required).
______________________________________________________________________________
Parent’s Signature
Date
Walker Spirit Lunch
Sponsored by Walker PTO
Permission forms for all 3 lunches due by Friday, Oct. 2nd.
*Each student must have a signed form turned in to participate!! We will give your child’s form
to their teacher on the designated day as their “ticket” for lunch. Note: bottled water will be
provided unless they receive milk. They will have the option to buy milk or have water.
Questions? Contact: Susie Turek or Kitty Connors. All nutrition information will be on file with
Mrs. Zogas.
Student Name:______________________________________________
Teacher/Grade:_____________________________________________
Menu for Friday, October 16th, 2015 (Home Run Inn)
Slice of Cheese Pizza
Applesauce
Oreos
_____No thanks
_____My child has permission to participate in the Walker Spirit Lunch on Friday, October 16th.
___________________________________ (parent signature)
Menu for Friday, January (exact date TBD), 2016 (Potbelly Sandwich Shop)
Turkey Sandwich
Chips
Oreos
____No thanks
____My child has permission to participate in the Walker Spirit Lunch on Friday, January (exact
date tbd), 2016.
___________________________________ (parent signature)
Menu for Friday, June 3rd, 2016 (The Daily Scoop)
Hot dog
Chips
Applesauce
Oreos
____No thanks
____My child has permission to participate in the Walker Spirit Lunch on Friday, June 3rd.
_________________________________ (parent signature)
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Wednesday, October 7
8:15 am
Join Walker parents, students and
village officials in the 16th Annual Walk
to School Day. It’s a great way to
celebrate neighborhood schools,
reinforce safety rules and focus on the
health benefits of walking to school!
Questions? Contact Eric Chisausky at 630.861.4604
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Walker Yearbook
Cover Art
Contest
Enter >>
Sept. 5, 2015
Deadline for Entries
>>
Sept. 25, 2015
Open to Grades 1st - 5th
Deliver Entries to Walker Office
Size>> 8.5”x11” Vertical
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Media>> Any 2D Media
Winners
Selected
One work of art from each
grade level will be selected.
One piece will be featured on
the cover of the yearbook. Four
other works will be featured on
the back cover.
It’s Time For Some
G.I.V.I.N.G.
(Girls and boys Initiating Volunteerism In our Neighborhood and throughout the Globe)
Do you like to dig in the dirt? Want to get dirty?
Want to help make Walker School look more
colorful in the spring?
Give A Helping Hand In The
Annual Big Dig
Friday, October 16th, 3-4pm
What is the Big Dig?
GIVING will plant hundreds of spring flower bulbs around Walker School.
Who can attend the Big Dig?
All Walker School students, staff & their families
(younger siblings are encouraged to participate)
What do participants need to bring to the Big Dig?
Labeled gloves & shovels are helpful but not required.
Dress for the weather and the job. Clothes that can get dirty are helpful.
Where will the Big Dig take place?
We will meet in the Walker School MPR and then we will go outside to plant.
(If it rains or snows, we will do another volunteer activity inside the MPR)
How do I reserve my spot for the Big Dig?
www.SignUpGenius.com/go/60B0B4DABA72BAB9-giving
Who do I contact if I have any questions?
Katie Schwarz at KtSchwarz@sbcglobal.net or 630-734-0466 or
Vivian Hessel at vhessel@comcast.net or 773-991-1176
Come dig up a good time!
Please note: No child will be allowed to attend without a signed permission slip.
No food or drinks will be provided!
Come Join All The Fun
While GIVING A Helping Hand
Join Walker School’s
G.I.V.I.N.G.
What Is GIVING ?
• GIVING is Girls & boys Initiating Volunteerism In our Neighborhood &
throughout the Globe.
• GIVING is a club for all of Walker…students, staff and all family members!
• GIVING has parent supervisors, but it is the kids who implement the serviceoriented activities that benefit our community.
What Are Some Activities G.I.V.I.N.G. Has Done In The Past ?
• The Big Dig (Volunteers plant spring bulbs on Walker School property)
• Collections Of Gently-Used Coats, Hats, Gloves, Books, Sports Equipment,
School Supplies & Back Packs
• Thank You Poster For Our Fire and Police
• Halloween Candy Collection And Other Goodies For The Troops
• Gift Making For The Birches Residents
• BINGO at the Birches
• Crayon Collect, Peel and Sort For Those With Physical Challenges
• Volunteer At Feed My Starving Children in Aurora
How Do I Get Involved In GIVING ?
•
Click below link to fill ou the yearly permission slip that must be signed and on
file in order to participate https://docs.google.com/forms/d/11f3vZT3ifxB9slDJAr4jRjuFZDjVevt3AdsrjEGwfw/viewform?usp=send_form
• Pre-registration can be done by clicking on the following link
www.SignUpGenius.com/go/60B0B4DABA72BAB9-giving
Any Questions, Comments or Ideas, Please Contact:
Katie Schwarz @ KtSchwarz@sbcglobal.net or
Vivian Hessel @ vhessel@comcast.net
Thanks for GIVING your Time and Talents!
Lunch time lessons
SPANISH
at Walker School
Thursdays
20 Week Session
Classes begin
October 8, 2015
Classes meet weekly
11:25am-12:15pm
$270
Registration begins September 4, 2015
Limited space available. Register online.
Visit our webpage for more information
Or call Lourdes Beard at 630-533-2644
JR. ENGINEERING CLUB WITH LEGO® BRICKS AT
WALKER ELEMENTARY
STEM Based Motorized Model Building with Lego Bricks, Gears & Motors
Jr. Engineering Club with LEGO® Bricks - Open to grades K -5
Fall Session I: Wednesdays, 3:15-4:15pm – Theme: Forces of Nature
September 30-November 4, 2015 (6 weeks)
Fall Session II: Wednesdays, 3:15-­‐4:15pm -­‐ Theme: Mission 2 Space
November 11-December 16 (5 weeks)
In our programs students will experience hands-on engineering fundamentals as they build motorized
models using LEGO® bricks, gears and motors! Our programs are built around proprietary model kits,
plans and STEM curriculum, designed by teachers, architects and engineers. The activities are interactive,
hands-on and engaging to promote learning in a fun way.
We Learn – Fun and interactive teaching period
We Build – Students will build a new project each week using LEGO® bricks
We Play – Once the project is completed, students use the rest of their time to expand on their project
and collaborate with one another.
All materials will be provided. At the end of the week session students will go home with a custom LEGO
mini-figure!
Rates and
Registration: Wednesdays, 3:15-4:15pm
Fall Session I:
Sept. 30-Nov 4, 2015
Fee: $90
Fall Session II:
Nov. 11-Dec. 16, 2015
Fee: $75 To learn more about our STEM based programs and to
register online, please visit our website at www.bricks4kidz.com/oswegolagrange
(To register, click on “view Classes” button on top of the home
page, select Walker School and click on the preferred class)
(331) 457-4021
After School Programs* Scout Workshops* Birthday Parties
After
School
Enrichment at
Walker
Elementary
School
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Tuesdays
3:15-4:15
S.T.E.M
Harry Potter Potions
Kl
Class
(Science, Technology, Engineering and Math)
Think
Create
Innovate
Educate
Lim
LIMITED SPACE
ENROLL TODAY!
Classes Start: Tuesday, September 29th!
Have you always wanted to attend
The Hogwarts School of Magic?
10 Sessions: 9/29, 10/6, 10/13, 10/20, 10/27,
11/3, 11/10, 11/17, 12/1, 12/8
$130
+ $15 materials/registration fee
Harry Potter Potions K-2, 3-5
You’ll love this class! Become a science wizard as you
explore the magic of chemistry in fun, educational
science labs inspired by the Harry Potter books and
movies!
This hands-on science lab explores chemistry with safe
“kitchen chemistry” ingredients. Each week students
will engage in a new lab project; including
experiments, simulations and creative activities.
Students build science vocabulary & higher
order thinking skills.
We’ll design, make and test potions that
actually work! Learn about the special effects
that have made the Harry Potter Movies so
successful!
Students will be forming hypothesis, making
& recording observations and results,
measuring, forming conclusions, and
displaying results! Our instructors are
experienced teachers who help children learn
through experimentation!
Register on-line:
http://camperregsecure.com/wcdowgro/
Registration begins: September 1st
After school transportation will not be provided!
For More Information:
Contact Alana
630-743-8082
alana.berke@wholechild.com
Clarendon Hills Park District
Grades 2-5
The PARCC exam (Replaced the ISAT exam Spring 2015) takes advantage of technology by administering the exam on laptops. Some sections of the exam will require the student to provide summative answers. This translates to students TYPING their answers in some sections. Is your child prepared for this aspect of the exam? Clarendon
Hills Park District has partnered with Smart Starters, Inc. to offer Keyboarding Kids at Walker School. The class introduces students to true
keyboarding using downloaded documents, weekly assignments and
progress reports. Your child will develop the typing skills necessary for
academics and beyond.
Register on-line at www.clarendonhillsparkdistrict.org OR in-person M-F 9am-5pm
For additional questions, please call 630-323-2626
SESSION I $38
Min./Max. 5/20
Day:
Friday
Time:
11:25-12:15pm
Location: Walker Learning Lab
Date:
9/25-10/30
Code:
370300-05
SESSION II $38 (NO CLASS 11/27)
Min./Max. 5/20
Day:
Friday
Time:
11:25-12:15pm
Location: Walker Learning Lab
Date:
11/6-12/18
Code:
370300-06