Category Archives: Community

SAVE THE DATE – FOUNDATION 65 Benefit will be Friday, January 26 @ Smylie Bros.

  The My 65 Benefit will take place on January 26, 2018 at Smylie Brothers Brewing Co. Stay tuned for more information! Interested in sponsoring the event?  Learn more >>> Register to attend the My 65 2018 Benefit! $85 – … Continue reading

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WalkerFest Raffle – THANK YOU!

Thank you to everyone who sold & purchased WalkerFest Raffle tickets.  We are grateful to our students who all went above and beyond in supporting this effort. We would also like to thank each of our generous local donors for … Continue reading

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Shop for Schools Week starts today @ Becky & Me Toys!

In the mood for some shopping for the little ones? It’s Shop for Schools week at Becky & Me Toys in Evanston. Just mention Walker Elementary when you purchase online or in store and we will get a percentage of … Continue reading

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Walker’s Winter Wonderland Dance 12/9!

SAVE TIME AND PRE-PURCHASE YOUR TICKETS TODAY! http://walkerpta.corecommerce.com/winter-dance/ We can’t wait to see you there!   🙂

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Concern re: social service resources in D65 – Info From PTA Council

PTA Council shared the following information. ——————————————————————————————— The City Manager of Evanston is proposing to cut all social services from the Evanston Police Department. This would dissolve the positions of 3 Victim Advocates (the people who aid the victim in … Continue reading

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Save the date for Y.O.U.’s 47th Annual Benefit

Mark Your Calendars! The 47th Annual Benefit This years theme…”Celebrating Y.O.U.’s Superheroes” Date: March 3, 2018 Location: Evanston Golf Club Time: 6:00pm More details to come! Find out more info about Y.O.U. here

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WalkerFest Postponed, Raffle Still On

Dear Walker Community, We know WalkerFest is a highly anticipated annual event at Walker Elementary and for our community at large. This year WalkerFest was scheduled for this coming Saturday, November 4th. At this time, due to a range of … Continue reading

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Chicago International Children’s film festival @ Wilmette Theatre Nov. 3-5

  More info here: https://www.wilmettetheatre.com/cicff NOV 3RD‐5TH@ AT THE WILMETTE THEATRE

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CASE presents -The Anatomy of an IEP – Thursday Oct. 26th

Evanston CASE (Citizens for Appropriate Special Education) will be presenting at the Evanston Public Library a program called Anatomy of an IEP, Dissecting Your Child’s Plan. Cari Levin, CASE Executive Director, and Jill Calian, Special Education Attorney and CASE Board … Continue reading

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Boys Running Strong (BRS) in Roundtable!

We are so excited to share that our own Walker Boys Running Strong program was featured in Evanston Roundtable.  Follow the link HERE to read the story. Thank you to our wonderful staff who developed the curriculum and for always … Continue reading

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