Walker Elementary School

Dearest Walker Families,

Please join us in sharing gratitude for the Walker PTA - the Valentine Parties were extra special thanks to Brandi Tayler and her team of volunteers! We are so thankful for their vision and dedication. Our Stars are so lucky!

Friday was Read-A-Thon launch day! 🚀 Our goal is to read 20 minutes every day and raise $1,500 per classroom for Intervention & Enrichment Small Groups; Campus Culture & Environment; Book Vending Machine for Students; Indoor Recess Kits! Watch this video to see how easy it is to register. Then, head here to register your reader: https://www.read-a-thon.com/readers/r/cuTHLr?utm=email

Let’s Read + Raise BIG for Walker! 📚💰

Enjoy your weekend,

Sincerely,

Michelle Baumann, Principal

Misty Young, Asst. Principal

Initial Step

Sign up to activate your child's Read-a-Thon page: Students get to add their name to the "Starbooks Wall" in the cafe. https://www.read-a-thon.com/readers/r/cuTHLr?utm=email

Reward Categories

Participation Rewards

1. Send 10 Texts: Reward – Shout Out on the morning announcements.

2. Post on Facebook: Reward – A reading bookmark.

Reading Goal Rewards

1. 100 Minutes: Reward – Lunch with a friend.

2. 250 Minutes: Reward – An item from the Treasure Chest.

Donation Goal Rewards

1. $100 Dollars: Reward – A "$100 Ticket" (see details below).

2. $150 Dollars: Reward – Lunch with the Principals (Mrs. Baumann & Mrs. Young). Students bring lunch; principals provide bubbles, music, chalk, and fun.

The $100 Ticket Details

Specific rewards vary by grade level for reaching the $100 donation mark:

• K–2nd Grade (Ticket to Kick-It): * Each $100 raised = 3 kicks.

  • Principals act as goalies in inflatables during recess on March 10th.

• 3rd–5th Grade (Staff vs. Student Kickball Game):

  • $100 = 2 tickets entered into a drawing to play in the game.

  • $250 = Guaranteed inning and exempt from the "one and done" rule + 3 tickets in the drawing.

  • Every additional $50 = 1 extra ticket.

  • Game held March 6th at 1:45 PM.

Important Dates & Info

• Prize Patrol Dates: During lunches, Feb. 17th – 27th.

• Student Earnings: Students keep 15% of their earnings to shop online at the Read-a-thon.com prize catalog.

• Fundraiser Projects: Proceeds support Intervention & Enrichment small groups, campus culture, a book vending machine, and indoor recess kits.

Please see this update if you utilize the Walk-Away option for dismissal:

NEW - UPDATE:

The playground is open until 4pm.

Club 360 has reserved the playground from 4-6:30pm daily.

Remaining same:

Students are escorted to exit doors by the lower playground at 3:20pm.

Staff supervise until 3:25pm.

Students who have not been picked up by 3:25pm are able to stay on the playground or wait at their parent designated meeting spot until their parents arrive.

This dismissal option does not provide supervision after 3:25pm.

Thank you for supporting our partnership with Club 360.

Sincerely,

The Walker Team

16 Feb, Mon: MISD Student Holiday

17 Feb, Tue: Read-a-Thon (2/13-2/27)

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

19 Feb, Thu: 3:15 – 4:45pm Talent Show Rehearsals

20 Feb, Fri: 3rd grade Field Trip - Symphony

23 Feb, Mon: 3:20 – 4pm Green Team

24 Feb, Tue: 3:20 – 4:15pm Choir Rehearsal - 4th/5th Graders

25 Feb, Wed: 8:30 – 10am Variety Show - for Student Audience

26 Feb, Thu: Safety Drill

There will be no school on Monday, February 16, 2026. That day is designated as a student holiday/teacher work day on the McKinney ISD calendar. Classes will resume on Tuesday, February 17.

Walker Elementary Read-A-Thon Announcement

Get ready to Read + Raise with Read-A-Thon

Help Needed With Read-A-Thon, we'll Read + Raise BIG for our school!

February at Walker Elementary

Important Dates & School Closures

• Monday, Feb. 16th: MISD School Holiday (No School).

Read-A-Thon (Feb. 13th – 27th)

• Goal: Raising money by focusing on reading and earning rewards.

• How to Join:

  1. Visit https://www.read-a-thon.com/readers/r/cuTHLr?utm=email

• Bonus: Send 10 texts during signup to be entered to win a trip for 4 to Disney.

Walker’s Got Talent Variety Show

• Date: Thursday, Feb. 26th

• Time: 6:00 PM

Feb 13th was Read-A-Thon launch day! 🚀 Our goal is to read 20 minutes every day and raise $1,500 per classroom for Intervention & Enrichment Small Groups; Campus Culture & Environment; Book Vending Machine for Students; Indoor Recess Kits! Watch this video to see how easy it is to register. Then, head here to register your reader: https://www.read-a-thon.com/readers/login .

Let’s Read + Raise BIG for Walker! 📚💰

Event Details: Stop the Bleed Course

Please register at: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScvFg75u_p-qjU8qNF_pjiuX8fA8Kafe7kvgyLH5mrWTaDS_Q/viewform

Presented by: MISD Health Services

Overview

• Goal: Save a Life

• Target Audience: Open to all staff, parents, and students.

Location & Time

• Location: Lawson Early Childhood Center

• Address: 500 Dowell Street

• Date: Thursday, February 19th

• Time: 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM

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,

The PTA is so excited for the spring semester at Walker! In the coming weeks we will be hosting our our always amazing Walker’s Got Talent Show and a Walker favorite - Spring Fling Carnival!

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:

Walker’s Got Talent Show - February 26th at 6:00 pm

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.

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