Walden PTO Weekly

Thank you to everyone who attended our Ice Cream Social. What a great way to see new friends and mingle with some of our Walden staff. A huge shout-out to Linda Kahn and Hillary Teven for planning this fun-filled evening! We look forward to many more community-building events this year, including Movie Night and the Chicago Wolves Game. Please see below on how to purchase tickets.

We are always looking for volunteers and open to new ideas! Contact PTOWalden@gmail.com if you are interested in getting involved or come attend a PTO meeting. Meetings are held monthly and dates are listed at the end of this newsletter. Our next meeting is Monday, September 23 at 10:00 a.m. and is held in the Walden Conference Room.

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!

Swing by Portillos tomorrow, Thursday September 12th from 5-8pm for dinner and to support the PTO! Use the code "PORTILLOS47" if ordering online or mention the flyer to the cashier when ordering at the restaurant. See the flyer below for more details!

The PTO is creating a recess cart! We are putting together carts with grade-appropriate activities that can be done with a small group, a partner, or alone. We need your help to fill the carts!

We are looking for the following types of items:

Gently used games that do not have a lot of small pieces, like Chutes & Ladders, paper & pencil games, activity books (mazes, sudoku, mad libs), toss/catch games, ribbon ninja, decks of cards, Go Fish, Crazy 8's, War, Uno, Taco Cat Goat Cheese Pizza, Origami paper, paper airplane kits, crayons & markers, fidgets, etc.

Please drop off your gently used, good-condition items in the bin in the Walden lobby.

If you have questions please reach out to Allison Kaplan. AllisonSKaplan22@gmail.com

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

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.

Thank you to everyone who attended our Ice Cream Social. What a great way to see new friends and mingle with some of our Walden staff. A huge shout-out to Linda Kahn and Hillary Teven for planning this fun-filled evening!

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