Parents must complete both the Liability Waiver and Code of Conduct Form along with $30 payment cash or Check made to Evanston Recreation Department (NOT Walker). Both forms are available here for download. Please email Al Bonney if you have questions or are interested in representing Walker in flag football! 
Please do NOT wear Green (children are photographed with a green-screen background so parents can choose the color background should they choose to order their child’s school pictures after reviewing them.)
Dear Parents,
This year our school is sponsoring a fall picture program by Color Portraits, Inc. All students will be photographed individually. No payment is required on picture day.
Monday August 28, 9:15am in the Walker lunchroom/multipurpose room
Walker PTA is proud to host our annual First Day of school coffee. As soon as you’ve seen your little ones (or not so little ones) off to their new year, please join us for a quick welcome back cup o’joe!
Our parents love getting just a little time to socialize with some of the other Walker parents. See old friends, make new ones, and breath a sigh of relief (or dry their tears and count down the hours till they can hear all about their kiddos day). However you’re feeling, whether you’re a pro at this or brand new, the Walker community is here for you.
We’ll have info about PTA and all the exciting things we’ll be doing this year, and you can chat with us more about getting involved, ask questions, or just get a jump start on your day!
Our warmest welcome to a FABULOUS 2017-2018 School year!
“SOCCERFEST is Back!
The Justin Wynn Fund SOCCERFEST returns after a 15-year break! The much anticipated soccer tournament is right around the corner on Sunday, September 3, 2017.
SIGN UP EARLY TO ENSURE YOUR SPOT! Registration will close on 9/1 or when we reach our maximum number of teams.
* Sign up a group of 3 players (co-ed)
* We will pair your up with another group of 3 to make a team of 6
* Compete as one united team in 4-v-4 games and build friendships with other soccer-lovers in your community! Each team is guaranteed at least 4 games
Each player receives a t-shirt and winners will receive a trophy ! It’s fun for EVERYONE – there will be CONCESSIONS, a DUNK TANK, and other fun games and sideline attractions all day long!
SOCCERFEST is brought to you by The Justin Wynn Fund in collaboration with AYSO, JaHbat, Team Evanston and Eleven United.
Click here to register OR visit www.wynners.org. See flier for detailed information about the tournament.”
THANK YOU TO EACH OF OUR STUDENTS WHO SUBMITTED THEIR DESIGNS – All are below, and they are beautiful representations.
Now is the time to let us know which of these designs you think belong on our WORLD OF WALKER shirt next year!
Please Comment here or Email Walker PTA to tell us the numbers you like best (choose ANY/ALL that you would like to see on the shirt). We will consider all feedback into the final decision).
DEADLINE FOR FEEDBACK IS THURSDAY JUNE 1 @ 6:00pm so we can announce on Friday.
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We are looking forward to welcoming Ms. Lumpkin who will be leading Walker as of July 1, 2017. The Walker School community will be excited to get to know her better. Keep an eye out for info on the summer meet & greet.
Note from Dr. Goren
Dear Walker Community,
I am pleased to announce the appointment of Ms. Ginger Lumpkin as the next principal of Walker Elementary School. Ms. Lumpkin will officially join our team on July 1, 2017. As part of the selection process, we met with a diverse group of teachers, educational support staff, parents, and administrators to develop a leadership profile that identified the skills and attributes desired for the next principal of Walker Elementary. The information contained within the leadership profile was used to narrow down a pool of dozens of qualified applicants. Those that were identified as a strong fit for the role were invited to participate in a community forum and also were interviewed by a committee of teachers, parents, and administrators. Ms. Lumpkin is an accomplished educator who recognizes the vital importance of collaboration with teachers, support staff, and families in building a strong community of learners. I am confident she will be a strong leader for the Walker community and a great asset to our school leadership team.
Ms. Lumpkin started her educational career as a student teacher in District 65 at Chute Middle School. For the past four years, Ms. Lumpkin served as principal at John C. Haines Elementary School in Chicago. She also served as the assistant principal at Walter Payton College Preparatory High School for five years and as a classroom teacher, technology instructor, and department chair in the Chicago Public School system. She is a veteran educator with over 20 years of experience serving in diverse school settings. Ms. Lumpkin holds a Master of Education from Lewis University and Bachelor of Arts in Education from Northwestern University.
Ms. Lumpkin has expressed great enthusiasm in joining our team and is excited about working closely with district leadership and the entire staff at Walker to ensure a smooth transition. More information about a ‘meet and greet’ opportunity will be sent this summer. Please join me in welcoming Ms. Ginger Lumpkin to Walker Elementary and District 65.
Kind Regards,
Paul Goren
Superintendent of Schools
Walker Wolverines PTA 