Walker Elementary School

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).

Dearest Walker Families,

We are excited to welcome you to our Open House event on Tuesday, March 31st. The art show will begin at 5pm in the cafe and then Open House will begin at 5:30pm. Hope you can join us!

Report cards were sent home today - be sure to review to celebrate successes and support areas for growth. We are thankful for your partnership.

We are so sad that we weren't able to have the Staff vs. Student Kickball game today. We are looking at April 27th or May 8th as the new date - please stay tuned.

Wishing you a wonderful weekend!

Sincerely,

Michelle Baumann, Principal

Misty Young, Asst. Principal

Native Plant Presentation

Event Details

• Date: 13 April 2026

• Time: 3:30 PM – 4:00 PM

• Location: Walker Elementary Library

Additional Information

• Partnership: Walker’s Green Team is partnering with Shades of Green Nursery.

• Incentives: There will be Door Prizes!

The Faubion MS Band and Orchestra instrument selection evenings for current 5th grade students is coming up starting this Saturday and after school on certain days next week. Please sign up for a time at faubionband.com for band and faubionorchestra.com for Orchestra.

Dowell Fine Arts will be visiting our 5th grade students on Wednesday, April 1st during their Specials time. More information for instrument try outs for students attending Dowell coming soon.

Please reach out to Lexi Johnson at alexajohnson@mckinneyisd.net for any questions you may have.

KINDERGARTEN ROUND-UP WEBSITE

• Elementary campuses will host events for incoming Kindergarten students during the week of April 6th.
• To be eligible for kindergarten, a child must be 5 years old by September 1, 2026.
• Parents are encouraged to connect with their specific campus for event details.

CALDWELL DUAL LANGUAGE ACADEMY WEBSITE

• Caldwell is accepting applications for Kindergarten and 1st Grade students who are English-proficient (non-emergent bilingual), both in-district and out-of-district. Space is limited.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS - PARENT CHECKLIST

• Proof of Residency: Must be a current utility bill (gas, water, or electric), or a house contract with a closing date and/or a lease with signatures.
• Student's Birth Certificate
• Updated Shot Records
• Parent/Guardian Driver's License
• Student's Social Security Card (Optional)

TRANSPORTATION

Elementary Zone Map

Middle School Zone Map

High School Zone Map

26-27 Zones Address Look Up

31 Mar, Tue

5:30 – 6:30pm Open House

1 Apr, Wed

2:25 – 3:15pm DMS Fine Arts Visit (during 5th Grade Specials)

2 Apr, Thu

Special Olympics - StuCo trip

3 Apr, Fri

MISD Student & Staff Holiday

6 Apr, Mon

Asst. Principal Week - We LOVE Mrs. Young!

7 Apr, Tue

8:45 Safety Drill

8 Apr, Wed

No GT-Alpha classes

9:30 – 10:30am Kinder Round Up (incoming Kinder students)

9 Apr, Thu

No GT-Alpha classes

8:15am – 3:15pm STAAR Reading 3rd-5th - closed campus no visitors or volunteers

10 Apr, Fri

Closed Campus - no visitors or volunteers

6 – 8pm PTA Spring Fling Carnival

11 Apr, Sat

12:30pm Walker Choir sings at MHS Baseball game - Al Alford Baseball Field

13 Apr, Mon

3:30 – 4pm Green Team Native Plant Presentation - Door Prizes!

14 Apr, Tue

5th Grade Choir students sing at Choral Celebration Clinic and Concert (No choir rehearsal for 4th grade choir students)

7 – 7:45pm 5th Grade Choral Celebration - MNHS

15 Apr, Wed

No GT-Alpha classes

SkyDome Planetarium during Specials

PACK Week (Healthy Eating Initiative)

Dates: April 6 – 10, 2026

• Monday, April 6 (Green Day): Green Grapes, Green Apple, Celery, Green Beans. Wear Green!

• Tuesday, April 7 (Yellow/White Day): Banana, Applesauce, Yellow Bell Peppers, Corn. Wear Yellow or White!

• Wednesday, April 8 (Orange Day): Cantaloupe, Oranges, Baby Carrots, Sweet Potato Fries. Wear Orange!

• Thursday, April 9 (Red Day): Watermelon, Strawberry Craisins, Grape Tomatoes, Red Potatoes. Wear Red!

• Friday, April 10 (Purple Day): Red Grapes. Wear Purple!

STAAR Testing Schedule

Campus Closed to visitors/volunteers on testing days and the day after the test (makeups).

• Thursday, April 9: Reading STAAR (3rd, 4th, and 5th Grades)

• Thursday, April 16: Science STAAR (5th Grade)

• Thursday, April 21: Math STAAR (3rd, 4th, and 5th Grades)

School Events

• World Autism Awareness Day: Thursday, April 2. (Wear blue to show support).

• Kindergarten Round-Up: Wednesday, April 8 | 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM. For incoming students and parents

• Walker PTA Carnival Spring Fling: Friday, April 10 | 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM. Includes food trucks, carnival rides, games, and a 360 photo booth.

  • Tickets: $10 Individual / $40 Family.

• Walker Choir Performance & Little Lions Day: Saturday, April 11 at Al Alford Baseball Field. Game time 1:00 PM.

  • Free entry for students in school/choir shirts. Adult tickets: $5.50

• Native Plant Presentation- Walker Green Team: Monday, April 13 at Walker Elementary Library. Door Prizes!

• SkyDome Planetarium: Thursday, April 16. A gift to students for Read-a-Thon success!!

McKinney ISD Health Services will be participating in our annual healthy eating initiative called PACK (Pack Assorted Colors for Kids) WEEK. Starting April 6th through April 10th

The focus of PACK Week is eating a wide variety of colorful fruits and vegetables, as each has its own nutritional benefits. Each day PACK week has been assigned a different color, and we are asking you to help your child eat the color of the food for that day.

All forms count: Fresh, Dried, Canned or 100% juice. It’s easy to eat more fruits and vegetables each day.

April 6 -Green– Green Grapes, Green Apple, Celery, Green Beans

April 7 -Yellow/White – Banana, Applesauce, Yellow Bell Peppers, Corn

April 8 -Orange– Cantaloupe, Oranges, Baby Carrots, Sweet potato fries

April 9 -Red – Watermelon, Strawberry Craisins, Grape Tomatoes, Red Potatoes

April 10-Purple – Red grapes

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.

April 7th Fire Drill 8:45am

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 - APRIL !0th

Pre-purchased Tickets OPTIONS

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, April 10th | 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

Congratulations to the slated officers for 2026-2027 Walker Elementary PTA.

We still have a need for VP of Fundraising. You will have support in this role. Please let any PTA member know if you are interested.

Thank you to all who served on the Nominating Committee.

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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

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