Walkerfest!

Walkerfest is Saturday, November 15th from 11am-2pm and we still need 8-10 volunteers – please scroll to the second page of the form to see the available spots.

We can use help running some of the carnival games–this is easier than you think! It’s as simple as handing out rings for a ring toss and giving students Walkerbucks when they win. Imagine the smiling faces you’ll get to see when you run those games! Please consider volunteering your time or donating to make this a success. If you already signed up – thank you! We’d love it if you could send a text to someone you know to get them on board too.

Walkerfest is free to attend – we have a suggested donation of $25 for those that are able to donate to offset the cost of the event. In addition, raffle ticket sales are the way we fundraise during Walkerfest. Every dollar earned goes to the PEP OneFund and is equitably distributed to ensure that students across the district have amazing experiences at their schools.

New this year! Walkerfest will have cotton candy, a photo booth, a dance party–and more!

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PTA Meeting – Next Thurs., 11/13

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Coffee with the Principal – Friday 11/7

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Panino’s Dine to Donate – This Wed, 11/5

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Virtual PTA Meeting – Thursday, October 16th

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Coffee with the Principal – This Fri!

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PEP FEST!

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PTA Meeting Minutes

Next Meeting: October 16, 6:30pm. Missed the meeting? Below are the highlights. Looking for all of the details | Read the Full Meeting Minutes

🎉 Kickoff to the School Year

  • Strong start celebrated by staff and PTA leadership.
  • Curriculum Night + Back-to-School Social had higher turnout than previous years.

👩🏻‍💼 PTA Leadership

  • Co-Presidents: Nicole O’Connell & Mari Maldonado
  • Treasurer: Genevieve Comeau
  • Secretary: Katie Garfinkel

💰 Budget & Fundraising

  • ~$19k available from One Fund for the year; budget is flexible for school needs (past projects like mural, gaga pit, artist-in-residence).
  • New/updated fundraising ideas: Rummage Sale, “A-Thon” events, BoxTops for Education app, Coffee shop partnerships, Fun Run, potential Rave Dance-a-thon.
  • Yearbook possibility being explored (~$10–12/student; fundraiser may offset costs).

🙋 Volunteering

  • Flexible ways to get involved—big or small! Sign up here.
  • PTA events: no district clearance needed.
  • Classroom parties, room parent roles, field trips, coaching: limited (ID scan) or comprehensive (fingerprinting + clearance) approval required.

📚 Teacher & Library Updates

  • New librarian, Mr. Yasukawa, seeks volunteers for shelving and a possible family book club.

🌟 Committee Highlights & Open Roles – available here

📅 Upcoming Events

  • PEP Fest & Pumpkin Sale – Sat., Oct 4, 12–5pm
  • International Night – Tues., Oct 21, 6–8pm
  • Walkerfest – Sat., Nov 15, 11am–2pm

Other Notes

  • Budget approved unanimously.
  • Ongoing passive fundraising: BoxTops & Givebacks apps.
  • PTA has free access to school facilities during weekdays; fees apply for weekends/outside normal hours.
  • Future ideas: Rave Dance-a-thon in February, vision board event.

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Restaurant Day 9/17 | California Pizza Kitchen

Support the PTA this week on our Non-Attendance Day 9/17!

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