Walker Elementary School

Dearest Walker Families,

Happy Summer!

We want to first say CONGRATULATIONS to our dear staff members who have chased their dreams and achieved goals:

• Ashley Garcia - Instructional Coach - McNeil

• Summer Lindsay - Library Media Specialist - Lawson Early Childhood School

• Beth Lucia - Humanities Teacher, GT - Alpha Team

• Lyndsey Mazziotti - moving to Anna ISD

• Relocations: Margaret Shelton, Lexi Johnson, Debbie Hutson

Change can bring about so many emotions - we are experiencing them all as we navigate preparing for 24-25. Choosing to focus on the positive, we are excited to share the opportunities that have been created as a result of these changes:

• Monica Lane has been hired to join the 3rd grade team

• Kelly Surratt (former Walker teacher) is in the hiring process to join the 4th grade team

• Brady Watson will begin his teaching career as our music teacher

• Afaf Habashy is in the hiring process to be the Special Education Inclusion Aide

• Jen Philbrick will be the 2nd grade Team Leader

• Kenzie Mays will be the 3rd grade Team Leader

• Kelli Matusik will be the 4th grade Team Leader

Our July newsletter will announce the finalized teams and introduce the GT-Alpha team members. Homeroom teacher welcome videos will be sent via email on Friday, August 2nd at 4pm.

We look forward to seeing everyone at our Back to School Night event on August 5th at 5:30pm. Following the event, our Star LORDs (League of Responsible Dads) will be hosting an informational meeting in the cafe and our after school opportunities will be set up at the Hilltop Park gazebo - Dynasty Dance Academy (Tues.), Chess Club (Wed.) and Drama Kids (Thurs.). These optional programs are offered at Walker for payment as determined by each vendor.

We hope you are making memories to last a lifetime this summer!

With great respect,

Michelle Baumann, Principal

Misty Young, Assistant Principal

McKinney ISD uses PowerSchool Registration to update information on students returning to our schools each year.

Parents and guardians receive a separate email for each individual student with online registration instructions and a unique snapcode that is needed to begin the online registration process for that student. If you are the parent or guardian of multiple students, you will not receive all of these snapcode emails at the same time.

Invitations to register for the 2024-25 school year went out the week of June 10th to parents and guardians of students who were enrolled in MISD on May 23, 2024.

At the end of the online process, parents are required to provide an electronic signature. Should parents desire the option to provide a handwritten signature instead, they may contact their student’s campus to do so. Parents must also provide updated immunization records (if necessary) before school begins. View immunization requirements.

• Elementary: $1.25 for Breakfast, $2.85 for Lunch

  Secondary: $1.25 for Breakfast, $3.10 for Lunch

  All sites: Free & Reduced price – $0.00 for Breakfast and Lunch

  Adult (including school staff): $2.25 for Breakfast, $4.25 for Lunch

• Online by credit/debit or electronic check at My School Bucks. You will need your student’s 6 digit ID number to make an account. If you do not know your student’s ID, please contact their campus. My School Bucks now has an option available to pay an annual, one-time flat fee of $12.95 for a single student or $26.95 for a family. The “OnePay” option gives you unlimited transactions for 12 months, instead of the per-transaction fee of $2.75 for individual transactions. Please note that if you don’t specify the OnePay option when signing up, the system will charge $2.75 per transaction no matter the amount of funds you are loading, so the OnePay option is a better deal if you will consistently add money or are on a recurring transaction plan.

Free and reduced price meal applications are available to all students throughout the year, and families can apply at any time using the online application OR paper application, although online applications are the preferred method, as they are usually much quicker and reduce dependence on paper. The online application can be accessed at: mckinneyisd.nlappscloud.com.

Additional Information: https://www.mckinneyisd.net/school-nutrition/

MISD's After School Program - Now Enrolling!

McKinney ISD's After School Program is open for enrollment. Now featuring new programming, more registration options and new lower rates! Space is limited. Register early to reserve your child's spot.

Information About MISD After School Program

Register here: https://mckinneyisd.reg.eleyo.com/child-care/1/misd-childcare-programs

Dear Walker Families,

My name is Christine Aldridge and I would like to welcome YOU to the Walker Elementary PTA. What a privilege it is to serve alongside such amazing families, teachers and administrators for the 2024-2025 school year!

Please visit our PTA website, https://walkerstarspta.net for all the information on PTA activities. On our website you will find volunteer opportunities, calendars of PTA events and so much more. (Please keep in mind that the information contained in our website is specific to PTA-related events and programs and may not encompass ALL of your student’s school activities).

The PTA’s goal is to enrich the Walker environment for our children, families and community. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions or suggestions regarding Walker PTA- we welcome your feedback and the opportunity to connect with each parent/guardian of our Walker Stars. I look forward to an amazing year as we work together to enrich the lives and education of our Walker community.

Sincerely,

Christine Aldridge

President, Walker Elementary PTA

president@walkerstarspta.net

Follow us on Instagram: @royleewalkerpta

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

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.

To view the latest information posted in the Community Folder- CLICK HERE

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.

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

My School Bucks (online cafeteria payment system)

Breakfast & Lunch Menus

Free/Reduced Lunch (participants complete each year)

Student Accident Insurance (optional insurance)

Mrs. Baird's Teachers on the Rise

KLAK Teacher of the Month

H-E-B Excellence in Education Awards

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