Walden PTO Weekly

A newsletter on a Wednesday?! We heard and we feel you--our mailboxes are flooded with newsletters on Fridays. Going forward, we will be sending out our PTO newsletter on Wednesdays. We hope this lightens your load (or your inbox) a little bit.

One of the great ways to stay up to date on all things PTO is by joining our Facebook page-Walden Elementary Family Network (https://www.facebook.com/share/g/tdiPGxdSnn2epmnv/) or by following us on Instagram @walden109pto. We will share upcoming events, pictures from current ones and please tag us in your posts or share any of ours!

Purchase a Deerfield Discount Card to help support Deerfield Schools and our community. The card gives a variety of discounts to local Deerfield businesses. You can purchase the card here https://waldenpto.membershiptoolkit.com/form/m/295055 or TONIGHT at the Ice Cream Social. After tonight, cards will be delivered to your child's classroom.

Thanks to everyone to came out to Shake Shack on last week’s unexpected day off of school. We raised over $500 for the PTO. Way to go Wildcats!

Our incredible 5th graders host the entire school at a FREE ice cream & popsicle party on the blacktop of the Walden playground.

Come and visit with friends and mingle with some Walden Staff as you enjoy a cool treat. This is a wonderful opportunity to meet other Walden families and purchase Walden Wear, Bricks, and Deerfield Discount Cards.

Hello Walden Families! The PTO is looking for volunteers! We are excited to invite you to join the Wildcat Spirit Squad, our spirited parent volunteer group dedicated to bringing extra cheer to our school events this year. If you’ve ever wanted to be part of the action and spread some joy, laughter, and smiles, this is your chance! Dress up as our Walden Wildcat mascot and participate in school events throughout the 2024-2025 school year. Whether you can commit to just one event or more, your enthusiasm and energy will make a big difference in our students' experiences. Sign up today and help us create unforgettable moments for our Walden Wildcats! Volunteer online at: https://forms.gle/izSBkEmVbzskHyWB7 For more information, contact Jennifer Luttig at 847-971-0627 or jennifer@luttig.com

Sweet Treats are delivered once per month to the school for kids to enjoy during lunch. Sweet Treats come from a variety of local businesses. It is a huge fundraising opportunity for our PTO, helping to fund many of our programming and supplies for our students and teachers.

Use this link to purchase all of your child's Sweet Treats for the year. Please note—You can only place one order for each month, so please be prepared to order for all of your children at the same time.

Get excited to shop our fall spirit wear options from Walden Wear! Sales will be open online from August 19 - September 6. All orders will be delivered to the school by the end of September.

Walden Wear will be selling select grab & go items at the Back to School Bash and Ice Cream Social. Walden magnets and stickers are on sale now. Click here to purchase!

Please see the flyer below for the upcoming Eat & Earn at Portillos!

NEW THIS YEAR! Walden Movie Night is moving to Wayfarer Theaters in Highland Park. Come watch a movie to be chosen by the 5th grade, enjoy snacks and hang out with fellow Wildcats. THIS IS NOT A DROP-OFF EVENT. One adult per every four children is required to attend. Tickets include a small popcorn and bottle of water. Other concessions will also be available. Online ticket sales end 10/13 at 10:00 p.m. Ticket price increases to $15 at the door. Click here to purchase tickets.

Following the movie, grab dinner across the street at Michael's for an Eat & Earn event. 10% of proceeds at Michael's will go directly back to the Walden PTO.

Questions? Email Alexa at alexaschwartz@gmail.com

Get ready for a Walden Family Day with the Chicago Wolves on Sunday November 17th at 3pm. Tickets are available to purchase here. Got any questions? Reach out to Sarah at sarahschwartz51@gmail.com.

Please see flyer below for all the details!

All meetings are held in the Walden Conference Room except for the first and last meetings of the year which will be held in the MPR.

• Monday, September 23, 2024 - 10AM
• Monday, October 28, 2024 - 1:30PM
• Monday, December 2, 2024 - 10AM
• Monday, January 13, 2025 - 1:30PM
• Monday, February 10, 2025 - 10AM
• Tuesday, March 11, 2025 - 1:30PM
• Monday, April 21, 2025 - 10AM
• Monday, May 19, 2025 - 6PM

We are always looking for volunteers and open to new ideas! Please contact PTOWalden@gmail.com if you are interested in getting involved.

Wed. Sept 4 - PTO Ice Cream Social 6:30-7:30 PM

Thurs. Sept 12 - Picture Day

Thurs. Sept 12 - Portillo's Eat & Earn

Thurs. Oct 3 - No School (Rosh Hashanah)

Mon. Oct 14 - No School (Columbus Day)

Mon. Oct 14 - Movie "Night" 3:00 PM
Tues - Thurs. Oct 15-17 - Book Fair
Thurs. Oct 24 - Students in Session ½ Day (PM Conferences)
Fri. Oct 25 - No School for Students (AM Conferences)

Sun. Nov 17 - Walden Family Day at Chicago Wolves

Easily download and subscribe to our PTO calendar so you can stay up to date on upcoming events by clicking here!

Please feel free to reach out at any time! For sponsorship information please email PTOWalden@gmail.com

Email: PTOWalden@gmail.com
Website: WaldenPTO.com
Location: 630 Essex Court, Deerfield, IL, USA
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Instagram: @walden109pto