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From the Principal
NWEA Testing September 7-24, 2010Dear Parents/Guardians,
We thank you for attending Open House. We hope you have a better understanding of our school/classroom procedures, curriculum and student services/activities. If you have not already scheduled a conference with your child’s teacher for November 1st or 2nd, please call the teacher as soon as possible.
Walker students will begin taking the NWEA – MAP test (Northwest Evaluation Association – Measures of Academic Progress) on Tuesday, September 7th. This test provides the school district, teachers, parents and students with valuable information relating to each student’s ACADEMIC GROWTH. The academic areas to be assessed are reading, language arts and math. The tests will be administered three times during the school year: September 2010, January 2011 and April 2011.
The September testing window at Walker will begin Tuesday, Sept. 7th (through Sept. 24). The testing window will be open for three weeks in order for all of our students to participate. Your child’s teacher has specific dates and times scheduled for the test to be administered each week. Each student will be taking the online tests in one of the computer labs under the direction of the classroom teacher. It is important that each student understands the purpose of this testing, and that he/she takes part in monitoring his/her ACADEMIC GROWTH.
We know that our Walker parents/guardians will provide the support needed to ensure that our students do their best on the NWEA-MAP tests, as you always do, by making sure your children:
Attend school each day
Arrive on time (in the classroom by 8:20 a.m. ready for instruction)
Get plenty of rest
Eat a nourishing breakfast
Have a positive, can-do attitude
Understand the importance of monitoring “academic growth”
We encourage you to visit www.nwea.org and search for Parent Toolkit.
Thank you for your cooperation as we begin the 2010-2011 school year!
Sincerely,
Ms. Jan Zevkovich, Principal
Mrs. Christine Hudziak, Assistant Principal
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First Day Welcome!Dear Walker Parents,
It was so wonderful to greet your children this morning on the first day of the 2010-2011 school year! The teachers and students joined us in the gym. We spoke to the students about our three basic expectations at Walker: Be Respectful, Be Responsible, Be Safe. Following these three expectations will ensure success at Walker Intermediate School…no doubt about it!
The Walker teachers and staff members look forward to working with you to help your child learn and grow!
Sincerely,
Ms. Zevkovich, Principal
Mrs. Hudziak, Assistant Principal
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Welcome to Walker!August 2010
Dear Walker Parents and Students,
The first day of school is Thursday, August 19, 2010. School will be in session from 8:20 to 11:30 a.m. (1/2 day). Our regular, full-day schedule starts Friday, August 20, 2010 from 8:20 a.m. to 2:50 p.m.
Sincerely,
Jan Zevkovich, Principal
Christine Hudziak, Assistant Principal
Welcome to Hilda Walker!
• 5th grade homerooms are located on the first floor
• 6th grade homerooms are located on the second floor
• Students receive Physical Education 3 times per week (make sure to have gym shoes and wear a t-shirt on these days)
• Students receive “Specials” 3 times per week….one grading quarter for each Art, Computers, Music, and Spanish
• Student lunch/intramural time totals 40 minutes per day….20 minutes to eat in the multipurpose room and 20 minutes of structured activity in the gym (5th grade: 11:20-12:00 and 6th grade: 12:05-12:45)
• Buses arrive at the back of the building (NOTE: Students will gather by their homeroom teacher in the gym on the first day.)
• Walkers, bike riders, and car riders enter/exit the front doors of the building. Students should arrive between 8:10-8:20 (tardy bell).
• REMINDERS…..
o Dress code: Students’ dress for school, school activities, and school-related trips should be reasonable, reflect good taste, and be agreeable to the school sponsor/administration. Clothing must be appropriate. No sagging shorts or pants. Pants must be securely fastened at the waist. Pants with excessive shredding or holes are not appropriate. Skirts and shorts must be to the fingertips regardless of additional leg wear underneath. Necklines must be 3” from the collarbone area. School (SHJH/HW) specific pajama pants may only be worn on designated spirit days. Male and female students must wear clothing that completely covers the body from the shoulder to the mid-thigh region. Clothing made of spandex or similar material (biking shorts, jerseys, etc.) may not be worn unless other clothing is worn over it from shoulder to mid-thigh. Tube tops, halters, see-through shirts, mesh shirts, tank tops, muscle shirts, sleeveless shirts, spaghetti straps, crop tops, or tops which expose cleavage or midriff will not be allowed. Appropriate footwear must be worn to school (no shower shoes, flip-flops, high heeled/platform shoes, shoes with built in wheels, slippers, or any other shoes that may cause markings or damage to floors or create a disturbance). Due to daily physical activity including P.E., overall student safety and students using stairs, students are strongly encouraged to wear shoes with backs.
o Cell phones: The use of cell phones at school (as well as school activities and school-related trips) is detrimental to the academic climate because it takes valuable time away from instruction and creates disciplinary problems. Students’ cell phones should be turned off and NOT JUST SILENCED while inside the building before, during, and after the school day. Cell phones must be stored in backpacks and not in student possession during the school day.
We look forward to seeing you again on Thursday, August 19th!
Ms. Zevkovich, Principal
Mrs. Hudziak, Assistant Principal
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Important Dates and Information Hilda Walker Intermediate School
19900 S. 80th Avenue
Tinley Park, Illinois 60487
Phone: 815-464-2285
Jan Zevkovich, Principal
jzevkovich@summithill.org
Christine Hudziak, Assistant Principal
chudziak@summithill.org
2010-2011 School Year
Student Attendance Hours: 8:20 A.M .to 2:50 P.M.*
*early dismissal for students every Tuesday at 2:35 P.M.
School Office Hours: 7:55 A.M. to 3:55 P.M.
Teacher Attendance Hours: 8:10 A.M. to 3:10 P.M.
Walker Intermediate School 2010-2011 Important Dates:
August 11 Walker Orientation 9:00 to 10:00 a.m.
August 11 Athletic Booster Club Mtg. @ SHJH 5:30 p.m.
August 11 School Board Meeting @ DO 7:00 p.m.
August 19 1st Day of School 8:20 to 11:30 a.m.
August 19-23 HW Weekly Reader Initiative
August 20 Full Day of School 8:20 a.m. to 2:50 p.m.
August 20-Sept. 7 HWSCO Entertainment Book Fundraiser
August 25 School Board Meeting @ DO 7:00 p.m.
August 26 Fifth Grade Open House 7:00 to 8:15 p.m.
August 31 Sixth Grade Open House 7:00 to 8:15 p.m.
September 3 HWSCO Treat Day
September 7-24 Fall NWEA Testing (all students)
September 8 Fifth Grade Band Tryouts 3 to 9 p.m.
September 8 Athletic Booster Club Mtg.@ SHJH 5:30 p.m.
September 8 School Board Meeting @DO 7:00 p.m.
September 13 Fifth Grade Band Sign-up 7:00 p.m.
September 16 Band Booster Club Meeting @ SHJH 7:00 p.m.
September 17 HWSCO Hot Lunch
September 20 SHEF meeting @ HW 7:15 p.m.
September 22 Walker Fall Picture Day
September 22 School Board Meeting @ DO 7:00 p.m.
September 24 HWSCO Fun Night (games-open gym)7-9 p.m.
October 1 HWSCO Treat Day
October 8 ˝ day for students 8:20 to 11:30 a.m.
October 11 No School – Columbus Day
October 13 Athletic Booster Club Mtg. @ SHJH 5:30 p.m.
October 13 School Board Meeting @ DO 7:00 p.m.
October 15 HWSCO Hot Lunch
October 18-29 HWSCO Cookie Dough Fundraiser
October 18 SHEF Meeting @ HW 7:15 p.m.
October 21 Band Booster Club Meeting @HW 7:00 p.m.
October 26 SHSD161 Choir/Band Concert@LWN 7:00 p.m.
October 27 School Board Mtg. @ DO 7:00 p.m.
Walker Presentation
November 1 & 2 Parent-Teacher Conferences (no school for students)
November 5 HWSCO Treat Day
November 9 HW Fifth Grade Band Concert 7:00 p.m.
November 10 Athletic Booster Club Mtg. @ SHJH 5:30 p.m.
November 10 School Board Meeting @ DO 7:00 p.m.
November 11 No School – Veterans’ Day
November 12 Veterans’ Day Program @ HW (a.m.)
November 15 Walker Fall picture retakes
November 18 Band Booster Club Meeting @ SHJH 7:00 p.m.
November 19 HWSCO Hot Lunch
November 19 HWSCO Fun Night (games/open gym) 7-9 p.m.
November 24 Early Dismissal 1:50 p.m.
November 25 & 26 No School – Thanksgiving
November 29 SHEF Meeting @ HW 7:15 p.m.
December 2 Holiday Program(Choir/Orff\Dance Team7p.m.
December 3 HWSCO Treat Day
December 8 Athletic Booster Club Mtg. @ SHJH 5:30 p.m.
December 8 School Board Meeting @ DO 7:00 p.m.
December 9 HWSCO Cookie Dough Delivery
December 9 HW Sixth Grade Band Concert 7:00 p.m.
December 16 HW Fifth Grade Band Holiday Concert 7p.m.
December 17 HWSCO Hot Lunch
December 20 SHEF Meeting @HW 7:15 p.m.
December 23, 2010 through January 7, 2011 No School – Winter Break
January 10, 2010 School Resumes
January 11-28 Winter NWEA testing (all students)
January 12 Athletic Booster Club Mtg. @ SHJH 5:30 p.m.
January 12 School Board Meeting @ DO 7:00 p.m.
January 14 HWSCO Treat Day
January 17 No School – Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day
January 20 Band Booster Club Meeting @ HW 7:00 p.m.
January 24 SHEF Meeting @ HW 7:15 p.m.
January 26 School Board Meeting @ DO 7:00 p.m.
January 28 HWSCO Hot Lunch
January 28 SHJH-HW Athletic Boosters Event 6:30 p.m.
HW Teachers vs HW Basketball Teams
February 4 Teacher Institute (no school for students)
February 7 Choir Step Up at LWN 4-8 p.m.
February 11-18 HWSCO Book Fair
February 11 HWSCO Treat Day
February 11 HW Fun Night (games/open gym) 7-9 p.m.
February 16 HWSCO Book Fair Family Night 6-8 p.m.
February 16 Sixth Grade Science Fair 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
February 17 Band Booster Club Meeting @ SHJH 7:00 p.m.
February 21 No School – Presidents’ Day
February 23 Band-o-rama for all bands 5-8 4-8 p.m.
February 23 School Board Meeting @ DO 7:00 p.m.
February 25 HWSCO Hot Lunch
Feb. 28 – March 11 ISAT (State Testing – all students)
February 28 SHEF Meeting @ HW 7:15 p.m.
March 4 HWSCO Treat Day
March 7 No School – Pulaski Day
March 9 Athletic Booster Club Mtg. @ SHJH 5:30 p.m.
March 9 School Board Meeting @ DO 7:00 p.m.
March 16 Walker Spring Picture Day
March 17 Band Booster Club Meeting @ SHJH 7:00 p.m.
March 18 HWSCO Hot Lunch
March 21 SHEF Meeting @ HW 7:15 p.m.
March 23 School Board Meeting @ DO 7:00 p.m.
March 25 HWSCO Fun Night (games/open gym) 7-9 p.m.
April 1 HWSCO Treat Day
April 3 SHEF Fundraiser (2-4 PM)
April 4-April 21 Spring NWEA Testing (all students)
April 4-14 SAGES testing
April 6 Athletic Booster Club Mtg. @ SHJH 5:30 p.m.
April 6 School Board Meeting @ DO 7:00 p.m.
April 7 Band Booster Club Meeting @ HW 7:00 p.m.
April 9 Band Booster Spaghetti Dinner-Concert @ HW
April 14 HW Music Program(Choir/Orff/Dance Team)7p.m.
April 15 HWSCO Hot Lunch
April 18 SHEF Meeting @ HW 7:15 p.m.
April 18 Jazz Band Coffeehouse Concert @ SHJH 7 p.m.
April 20 School Board Meeting @ DO 7 p.m.
April 22-29 No School – Spring Break
May 5 Sixth Grade World Fair 5:30- 8:00 p.m.
May 6 HWSCO Treat Day
May 11 Athletic Booster Club Mtg. @ SHJH 5:30 p.m.
May 11 School Board Meeting @ DO 7:00 p.m.
May 12 Fifth Grade Band Concert 7:00 p.m.
May 16 Step Up Day for FS & IT Fourth Graders
May 17 Step Up Day for AH & MD Fourth Graders
May 17 Sixth Grade Band Concert 7:00 p.m.
May 18 Step Up Day for DJR Fourth Graders
May 18 HW Band Picnic 3:00 p.m.
May 18 Band Booster Club Mtg. 5:00 p.m @ HW
May 18 2011-12Fifth Gr. Orientation 6:30-7:30 p.m.
May 20 Teacher Instititute (no school for students)
May 25 School Board Meeting @ DO 7:00 p.m.
May 27 HW Awards Day 8:45 a.m. (tentative)
May 27 HW Career Day 1:00 p.m.
May 31 HWSCO Field Day & Hot Lunch (tentative)
June 8 Athletic Booster Club Mtg. @ SHJH 5:30 p.m.
June 8 School Board Meeting @ DO 7:00 p.m.
For your information…
Starting September 8, 2010 the after school activity bus departure time from Walker is 3:45 p.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. TUESDAY ONLY: Every Tuesday the after school activity bus will leave WalkerSchool at 3:30 p.m. There is no activity bus service on the first Tuesday of each month or as follows: Sept. 7, Oct. 5, Nov. 9, Dec. 7, jan. 11, Feb. 1, Mar. 1, Apr. 5, May 3.
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Hilda Walker SCO2010-2011 SCO Board:
Susan Allard – President
Deana Duvall - Vice President
Dee Hill – Treasurer
– Secretary
Jan Zevkovich, Principal
Christine Hudziak, Assistant Principal
JoAnne Bobek, Teacher
Anita Becker, Teacher
SCO (Student/Community Organization): An organization created to involve the community with the students and staff of Hilda Walker for the educational and motivational enhancement of the school. Thank you in advance for your support of our programs and activities, whether it is through volunteering or by supporting our fundraising events. We would not be successful without you, the parents!
Please contact the HWSCO at hwsco@sbcglobal.net
HWSCO 2010-2011 Treat Days(Fridays):
September 3
October 1
November 5
December 3
January 14
February 11
March 4
April 1
May 6
HWSCO 2010-2011 Hot Lunch Days (Fridays:
September 17
October 15
November 19
December 17
January 28
February 25
March 18
April 15
May 31(Tuesday-Field Day/Tentative date)
HWSCO Social-Fun Nights: Games and Open Gym
Fridays 7 to 9 p.m.)
September 24
November 19
February 11
March 25
HWSCO HW Veterans' Day Lunch November 12
HWSCO Book Fair February 11-18 (during school day. Set up on February 9th.
HWSCO Book Fair Family Night February 16 (6 to 8 p.m.)
HWSCO Fundraisers:
Entertainment Book - August 20 through September 7
Cookie Dough - October 18 through October 29 (Delivery December 9)
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Walker/SHJH Athletic Booster ClubSUMMIT HILL/HILDA WALKER ATHLETIC BOOSTERS
We are looking for parents who are interested in volunteering and supporting the athletic programs at Summit Hill and Hilda Walker. PLEASE join us for at any of our meetings!
2010-2011 MEETING DATES
August 11th
September 8th
October 6th
November 10th
December 8th
January 12th
February 9th
March 9th
April 6th
May 11th
June 8th
All meetings are at 5:30pm in the Summit Hill Library! See you there!
Thanks!
Linda Greenwood
President
Summit Hill/Hilda Walker Athletic Booster Club
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Attention Future Fifth Graders and Parents!We hope you enjoyed the orientation evening at Walker on May 20, 2010. Below are answers to the scavenger hunt!
1. Wildcat
2. Cafeteria
3. Horticulture Room
4. 6
5. 32
6. Room 221
7. 8 (plus teacher's table)
8. Room 124 (PPS)
9. Black and teal
10. Improving student learning and growth since 1873.
11. Cafeteria
12. 2
13. Mrs. Moore
14. 2nd floor
See you in August!
Ms. Zevkovich, Principal
Mrs. Hudziak, Assistant Principal
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Fourth to Fifth Grade Orientation Night May 20, 2010Dear Fourth Grade Parents/Guardians,
We would like to invite you and your child to the Hilda Walker Intermediate School Fifth Grade Orientation program on Thursday, May 20, 2010 from 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. This event is intended for parents and incoming 5th grade students only. Due to the purpose of this program and space limitations, siblings will not be able to attend. We appreciate your help in this matter.
The Fifth Grade Orientation will provide an opportunity for you and your child to learn more about Hilda Walker Intermediate School and the various activities and clubs offered. In addition, parents and students will also be able to tour the building.
6:30 – 6:55 p.m. Welcome to Walker and Video Club presentation
6:55 – 7:30 p.m. Walker “Scavenger Hunt” (self-guided tour)
If you cannot attend, we will hold an additional orientation in August before school starts that will enable all students to acclimate themselves again with the school through self-guided tours.
We look forward to welcoming you and your child to Walker Intermediate School. Our goal is to work closely with you to provide a supportive environment where every child can grow. Together we can achieve this goal.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us at 815-464-2285.
Sincerely,
Ms. Jan Zevkovich, Principal
Mrs. Christine Hudziak, Assistant Principal
NOTE: Volunteers from HWSCO and Athletic Boosters will be at this event in order to provide information about the organizations. Athletic Boosters will have Walker Spirit Wear available for sale.
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Walker Supports SHEF!!!! WOW!! Thank you Walker Wildcats for raising $3,275.18 for
our Summit Hill Education Foundation by collecting change.
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