Walker Parent Newsletter March 13, 2026

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4 days ago, Roy Lee Walker Elementary
⏰Time’s almost up to spend RAT Bucks in the Prize Store! Your reader worked hard for those RAT Bucks—now’s their chance to cash them in! The Prize Store closes TOMORROW with 200+ prizes waiting to be claimed. Help them log in and grab their favorites before it’s too late! 🎁📚 Thank you for supporting the Read-A-Thon!
9 days ago, Roy Lee Walker Elementary
Prize Store Closes Tomorrow 3/9

March 6th Parent Newsletter https://app.smore.com/n/tkq25
Reminders- Spring Book Fair this week & last day to shop in the Read-A-Thon Store is tomorrow
Have a lovely Sunday!

9 days ago, Roy Lee Walker Elementary

Due to the weather forecast, we are rescheduling the PTA Spring Fling. The new date is April 10th - options for previously purchased tickets: https://forms.gle/DLgmmuUa5c3BreqWA

(Book Fair will not have extended hours on March 6th- it will open on Mon., March 9th)

Staff vs. Student Kickball game - new date March 27th at 1:45pm

Thank you - have a nice day!

13 days ago, Roy Lee Walker Elementary
April 10, 2026 PTA Spring Fling
We are monitoring the weather for potential impacts to the
PTA Spring Fling &
3rd-5th Staff vs. Student Kickball Game
currently scheduled for Fri., March 6th

Final decision to be announced Wed., March 4th Stay tuned for reschedule info!
15 days ago, Roy Lee Walker Elementary
Weather Watch flyer

2-27-26 Parent Newsletter:https://app.smore.com/n/6z487
Get your PTA Spring Fling tickets by Sunday (3/1) at midnight. Individual Tickets: $10 each Family: $40 https://www.walkerstarspta.net/springfling
Have a lovely weekend!
The Walker Team

17 days ago, Roy Lee Walker Elementary
📦 It's the LAST day to Read + Raise with Read-A-Thon! Today's the day to pack it in, go BIG, and finish strong. ✅ Log every last reading minute. ✅ Share your donation page one more time! ✅ Max out those donations for Walker! We will wrap up at 8pm TONIGHT. The Prize Store will open so you can shop with your RAT Bucks until March 9th. Don't miss out! Let's make this finale one for the books! 📚🎉
18 days ago, Roy Lee Walker Elementary
Read-A-Thon Last Day

Parent Newsletter 2-20-26
https://app.smore.com/n/627cy

PTA Spring Fling Carnival - March 6th - Tickets are on sale NOW!
https://www.walkerstarspta.net/packet/15454

24 days ago, Roy Lee Walker Elementary
Parent Newsletter 2.13.26
https://app.smore.com/n/dcbgx
See everyone Tuesday! Monday is a Student Holiday -
Hope you had a wonderful weekend!
30 days ago, Michelle Baumann

It's Read-A-Thon launch day! 🚀 Our goal is to read at least 20 minutes daily and have each classroom raise $1500 for Intervention & Enrichment Small Groups; Campus Culture & Environment; Book Vending Machine for Students; Indoor Recess Kits! Watch this video to see how easy it is to register. Then, head here to register your reader:https://www.read-a-thon.com/readers/r/cuTHLr?utm=email Let’s Read + Raise BIG for our school! 📚

about 1 month ago, Roy Lee Walker Elementary
Read-a-Thon Kick off Day!

Our Read-A-Thon kicks off tomorrow! 📚✨ Register your reader today so they can hit the ground running: refer to the info sheet sent home. Every minute read and every dollar raised makes a difference! 💙. https://www.read-a-thon.com/readers/r/cuTHLr?utm=email

about 1 month ago, Roy Lee Walker Elementary
Read-a-Thon starts tomorrow!
Walker Parent Newsletter
Feb. 6, 2026
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about 1 month ago, Roy Lee Walker Elementary
Walker Elementary Newsletter picture collage
Walker Parent Newsletter 1-30-26
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Have a wonderful weekend!
about 2 months ago, Roy Lee Walker Elementary
Walker Parent Newsletter Collage

Due to Inclement Weather - we have adjusted our event schedule, thank you for your flexibility. We miss our Stars!!
MISD Distinguished Art Show (Walker) - originally Jan. 29th NEW DATE TBD

Kinder Celebrates 100th day of School - originally Jan. 29th NEW DATE Feb. 2nd

Star of the Month - originally Jan. 30th NEW DATE Feb. 6th

Star LORDs Movie Night - originally Jan. 23rd/30th NEW DATE Feb. 6th

(text and email scheduled to send to Walker families at 8am on 1/29)

about 2 months ago, Roy Lee Walker Elementary
MISD Distinguished Art Show (Walker)  originally Jan. 29th NEW DATE TBD  Kinder Celebrates 100th day of School originally Jan. 29th NEW DATE Feb. 2nd  Star of the Month originally Jan. 30th NEW DATE Feb. 6th  Star LORDs Movie Night originally Jan. 23rd/30th NEW DATE Feb. 6th
Happy Friday! ALERT- all clothing items in the lost and found will be donated at dismissal today - last chance to claim your items. Most recent newsletter: https://secure.smore.com/n/958p6 Next newsletter Dec. 5th We have 1/2 of the volunteers needed for Pancakes with Santa & Sparky on 12/6, if you are able to help, please sign up: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F4FACA72CA5F4CF8-60632624-pancakes#/
Wishing you a wonderful Thanksgiving Break - school resumes Dec. 1st
4 months ago, Roy Lee Walker Elementary
Good afternoon, we have completed our severe weather shelter in place safety drill. So proud of our Stars!
6 months ago, Walker Elementary

Teachers build trust. Teachers instill hope. Teachers inspire creativity. Teachers make a difference, and we see them.
This video is dedicated to our McKinney ISD educators.
Have a tremendous 2025-2026 school year!

See video: https://tinyurl.com/56pt9786

7 months ago, Michelle Baumann
Teacher video
School board member, Lynn Sperry, was scheduled to visit the Walker Elementary campus this past January in honor of School Board Recognition month, but she had to reschedule for this spring. The teachers and students from Walker made it worth the wait!

See video: https://youtu.be/g8rAkcHTKuQ?si=GWfnjhpLISaI5t5s

Mrs. Sperry was treated to a tour from principal, Michelle Baumann, and she was a special guest of honor at the school-wide assembly.
11 months ago, Karla Schumacher
School Board Member, Lynn Sperry, was honored by Walker Elementary on April 25th.
“I have a little girl this year...her perspective is really unique and she’s also super honest about everything that pops in her head.”

See video: https://youtu.be/uvA7e7GxZsQ?si=5p5aoH4h3gPXLhrj

Lisa Hubbard is the 2025 Teacher of the Year for Walker Elementary. She teaches 1st grade, and she has worked as an educator for 17 years.
11 months ago, Karla Schumacher
Lisa Hubbard - 2025 Walker Elementary Teacher of the Year
Save the Date - We LOVE Mrs. Young!
12 months ago, Michelle Baumann
Assistant Principal Week