Walker Elementary School

Dearest Walker Families,

WALKERS GOT TALENT! Our Stars were shining brightly during the PTA Variety Show. Thank you to Mrs. Lindsey Lawrence and her volunteer team for making this awesome opportunity possible for our school community. Check out the pictures on Facebook.

We extend a heartfelt THANK YOU to our school community! We're incredibly proud of our readers and grateful for your support, which made our fundraiser a success. Our students had a wonderful time reading. We can't wait to host another Read-A-Thon next year! Students are able to shop in the RAT Prize Store online until March 9th. An AMAZING 120,674 minutes were logged during our Read-A-Thon, we surpassed our goal of 100,000. We raised $29,759.00! Students get 15% to spend in the RAT Store and the school will receive $22,319.25. The funds will support Intervention & Enrichment Small Groups; Campus Culture & Environment; Book Vending Machine for Students; Indoor Recess Kits.

This week the PTA will host the Spring Fling Carnival - hope you can join us! Good news! They are keeping Spring Fling sales open through the weekend. Get your tickets ahead of time by Sunday (3/1) night at midnight. Individual Tickets: $10 each Family: $40

Buy tickets here: https://www.walkerstarspta.net/springfling

Enjoy your weekend,

Sincerely,

Michelle Baumann, Principal

Misty Young, Asst. Principal

Prepare for the First Day of 2026-27:

March 2, 2026 New Student Enrollment & Registration begins for K-12

April 2, 2026 Lawson Pre-K & HeadStart Enrollment (Check for qualification)

April 6–8, 2026 Kindergarten Roundup: All campuses at various times WALKER: April 8th 9:30am

April 20 – May 1, 2026 MISD Preschool/Employee Child Care Registration (Current families)

April 29, 2026 Team McKinney Welcome Tours (5:00 – 6:00 p.m.)*

May 2, 2026 Waitlist families contacted for remaining Child Care spots

May 11, 2026 Club 360 After School Program Registration Opens

Mid-July, 2026 Back to School Forms (All New and Returning Students)

August 10, 2026 Elementary Meet the Teacher Night (5:00 p.m.)

August 11, 2026 Middle School Meet the Teacher Night (5:00 p.m.)

August 13, 2026 First Day of School!

*Welcome Tours are held at all campuses except Lawson, Eddins, McNeil, Wolford, McClure, and Frazier.

2 Mar, Mon.:

NEW Student Registration Opens

3:15 – 4pm StuCo meeting

3 Mar, Tue.:

4th grade Austin Field Trip

3:20 – 4:15pm Choir Rehearsal - 4th/5th Graders

5 Mar, Thu.:

Safety Drill

6 Mar, Fri.:

Book Fair Preview

1:45 – 3pm Staff vs. Student Kickball Game

3:30 - 5:30pm Book Fair Open

6 – 8pm PTA Spring Fling Carnival

10 Mar, Tue.:

12:45 – 1:15pm 1st grade Ticket to Kick-It Reward

1:15 – 1:45pm Kinder Ticket to Kick-It Reward

1:45 – 2:15pm 2nd grade Ticket to Kick-It Reward

3:20 – 4:15pm Choir Rehearsal - 4th/5th Graders

16 Mar, Mon. - 20 Mar, Fri.

SPRING BREAK

Here is the schedule of events and activities for March at Walker Elementary, as listed on the school flyer:

Key Dates & School Closures

• Spring Break: March 16th – 20th (No School)

• Spring Picture Day: Tuesday, March 24th (Individual & Class)

Walker PTA Spring Fling (Carnival)

• Date/Time: Friday, March 6th | 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

• Activities: Carnival rides, games, prize walk, 360 photo booth, and more.

• Food: Food trucks onsite (Oopsie Scoopsie, Donut NV, BBQ Truck, Cotton Candy, Baked Bear Ice Cream).

• Tickets: Individual $10 / Family $40

Spring Book Fair

• Dates: March 6th – 13th

• Hours:

  • Friday, March 6th: 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM (Before Spring Fling)

  • Monday – Friday: 8:10 AM – 3:20 PM (Closes at 12:00 PM on Friday the 13th)

Read-A-Thon Activities

• March 6th: Student vs. Staff Kickball Game (3rd–5th Grade) @ 1:45 PM

• March 10th: Ticket to Kick It! (Kinder–2nd Grade) during recess

Storytime with Sparky!

• Date/Time: Friday, March 27th @ 10:00 AM

• Details: Future Walker Stars and guardians are invited to the library to meet the mascot.

Walker Stay & Play

• Date/Time: Thursday, March 26th (Following dismissal)

• Location: Hilltop Playground

• Details: Families can connect while participating in a campus grounds clean-up in partnership with the City of McKinney.

Walker Elementary Open House

• Date/Time: Tuesday, March 31st | 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM

• Details: "A Day in the Life of a Walker Star." Includes student work showcases, MakerSpace in the library, and the Walker Artomé Art Show (starts at 5:00 PM in the Cafe).

Studies show that excessive absences can negatively impact a child's education, including the loss of teacher-led lessons, peer interactions, and academic achievement. While we do not want our students to attend school if they are sick, please help us make punctuality and daily attendance a priority for your Star/s regarding all other circumstances. Should you need to keep your child home for any reason, please click the button below to report an absence.

A critical ingredient in the safe school recipe is the uniform classroom response to any incident. Weather events, fires, accidents, intruders and other threats to student safety are scenarios that are planned and trained for by all McKinney ISD schools and District Administration and staff. Historically, schools have taken this scenario-based approach to respond to hazards and threats. Each McKinney ISD classroom is furnished with the Standard Response Protocol poster that provides teachers with readily accessible response procedures and provides information during a crisis event. The attached handout explains Standard Response Protocol that is taught to students, faculty and staff.

Please this link to view the Standard Response Protocol parent information.

Dear Walker Families,

As we plan for next year, several PTA Board positions will be available, making now a great time to consider getting involved. More information will be coming home in February and we would love to see new faces join the board for the 2026-2027 school year!

Important Upcoming Dates:

Spring Fling Carnival - March 6th 6-8 pm

Megan Patterson

President, Walker Elementary PTA

president@walkerstarspta.net

Follow us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/WalkerStarsPTA

Membership Link

What does it mean to be a member of Walker PTA? It simply means you can vote at PTA meetings & the money you spend to join goes towards our campus. It does not put you on a volunteer list or require you to volunteer (although we do appreciate our volunteers!).

NOTE: A free Membership Toolkit account is required, & if you already have one, it will need to be updated for this school year before you proceed.

Walker PTA Spring Fling (Carnival)

• Date/Time: Friday, March 6th | 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

• Activities: Carnival rides, games, prize walk, 360 photo booth, and more.

• Food: Food trucks onsite (Oopsie Scoopsie, Donut NV, BBQ Truck, Cotton Candy, Baked Bear Ice Cream).

• Tickets: Individual $10 / Family $40

Walker Stay & Play

• Date/Time: Thursday, March 26th (Following dismissal)

• Location: Hilltop Playground

• Details: Families can connect while participating in a campus grounds clean-up in partnership with the City of McKinney.

SCAN TO EASILY EARN MONEY FOR WALKER JUST BY PURCHASING GROCERIES!

Search "Box Tops for Education" in your App Store.

QR Code will automatically upload Walker referral code

Referral Code: W07H2ETH

As a service to McKinney ISD students and families, the district provides the Community Folder for school related, non-school related, and non-profit organizations. Electronic communication has become standard and is preferred by many parents; the schools are sharing more and more information via email as a convenience to parents. This also cuts back on paper coming home in folders. Information posted and accepted must be youth-oriented and will be reviewed and approved by the Communications Department. Updates will be posted often, so we ask that you check back for the latest opportunities and information from our community.

Link to view the latest information posted in the Community Folder

Parenting the Digital Generation and Understanding Online Extremists

March 25 | 6:00 -7:30 PM

Community Event Center

4201 S. Hardin Blvd. McKinney, TX 75070

Who should attend? Parents with students of any age with technology in the home.

This is a parent only event. The content is not appropriate for students. Childcare IS NOT provided.

We'll talk about:

• 4 big risks for children online
• Conversations parents need to have with children about being online
• Utilizing technology to better protect your children
• Online extremist activities and how they target your children

Brought to you by: McKinney Police Department, Children’s Advocacy Center of Collin County

A valid state or government issued photo ID must be presented each time you visit, volunteer, or pick up a student. Please be prepared with your ID upon arrival. Photos of ID will not be accepted.

A background check is required each school year for people wanting to volunteer in McKinney ISD. This includes making copies, lunch duty coverage, classroom parties, field trips, and any other volunteering that takes place in our building or on our campus. We encourage you to complete your volunteer application as soon as possible to avoid any delay in the processing.
Volunteer Application

We always welcome your feedback. Connect with us via email, phone or schedule a meeting with Mrs. Baumann and/or Mrs. Young. Below is also a link to provide feedback, appreciations, compliments, concerns, or suggestions as we continue to ensure we are doing our very best at Walker.

mbaumann@mckinneyisd.net

myoung@mckinneyisd.net

469-302-4600

Share your ideas and feedback about Walker

Report Absence

My School Bucks (online cafeteria payment system)

Breakfast & Lunch Menus

Free/Reduced Lunch (participants complete each year)

Lost or broken headphones? School-approved headphones are available to purchase through myschoolbucks.com for $10. We offer a variety of vibrant colors to choose from - just order online and pick up in the library! Link to order headphones

Email: mbaumann@mckinneyisd.net
Website: https://mckinneyisdtx.sites.thrillshare.com/o/wes
Location: 4000 Cockrill Drive, McKinney, TX, USA
Phone: 469-302-4600
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/walkerelem
Twitter: @WalkerElem