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From the Principal
Letter from the Principal - THE LOCKER PROGRAMOctober 8, 2008
Attention Walker Intermediate School Parents and Students!!!
The Locker Program: A Giving Initiative
Next time you are at Walker School you will be greeted with a smile by Chicago Bears Cornerback, Charles Tillman. In reality, at our school, you will see a life-size poster of him next to a “locker.” The poster of Charles Tillman and the locker along side him will serve as a reminder that we are participating in a monthly giving initiative sponsored by Charles Tillman’s Cornerstone Foundation and the Propel Sports Group. The foundation’s goals are to increase awareness of and provide assistance to unfortunate residents and students who may have difficulty obtaining basic necessities such as food, clothing, personal hygiene products and school supplies.
From October 2008 through March 2009, Walker Intermediate School staff and students will be collecting and donating items that are requested by Charles Tillman and the Cornerstone Foundation. For example, in the first month of this collection drive, our donations will be focused on replenishing the food shelves of our local Frankfort Township Food Pantry.
Our community benefits by this giving initiative. Monthly giving themes/shopping lists are as follows:
October Food Drive (benefits Frankfort Township Food Pantry)
November Clothing Drive
December Food Drive
January School Supply Drive
February Personal Hygiene Drive
March Food Drive
Participation in the Locker Program giving initiative provides a “learn and serve” project for our students. The school with the most items per capita at the end of the program is declared the winner and will receive a personal appearance at a school assembly from Charles Tillman. Also, one student from each participating school will receive a VIP luncheon and facility tour with Mr. Tillman at Soldier Field in Chicago, Illinois. Every student who participates in The Locker Program will receive an autographed 8”x 11” photo of Charles Tillman. Our Walker Student Council will also sponsor participation incentives in our school.
Since The Locker Program is new to our area, only five (5) schools in Illinois are competing for the top performance prizes…all are in Summit Hill School District 161. Therefore, one of our Summit Hill Schools will be on top! Let’s make it Walker Intermediate School!!! Go Wildcats! Walker School families can access The Locker Program website toward the end of October so we can review school standings and learn more about the program.
See the shopping list for the October Food Drive below.
Sincerely,
Ms. Jan Zevkovich, Principal
Mrs. Christine Hudziak, Assistant Principal
Hilda Walker Intermediate School
(815) 464-2285
The Locker Program will benefit Frankfort Township Food Pantry
Food Shopping List Suggestions are as follows:
Apple Sauce
Cake Mixes
Canned Fruit
*Crackers
*Frosting
Juices
*Jelly
Macaroni & Cheese
*Maple Syrup
Mayonnaise
Oatmeals/Hot Cereals
Pasta Roni/Suddenly Salads
Popcorn
Ravioli (canned)
Salad Dressings
Salmon (canned)
Soup
Spaghetti O’s
Sugar
Side Dishes (bagged/boxed)
Tea
*Tuna (canned)
Snacks: chips, cookies
Baby Foods (all stages)
Canned Beef Stew
Cereal
*Coffee
*Creamer (powder)
Fruit Snacks
Hot Cocoa Mixes
Ketchup
Kool-Aid
Lunch Snacks
Mashed Potatoes
Mustard
*Peanut Butter
Syrup
Spaghetti Sauces
Stove Top Stuffing Mix
Sardines
Vienna Sausage
(Any other non-perishable foods are greatly appreciated.)
(*indicates the pantry currently has no stock on this item)
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Babysitting Safety SchoolBabysitting Safety School: Saturday, October 11, 2008 from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Fire Station #1 at 17355 - 68th Court. All students are invited to participate in this training program. Please register by calling (708)444-5200 by Thursday, October 9th. Certificates will be awarded to all students who attend.
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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
2008-2009 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.
For your information…
After School Activities: The activity bus will leave HW at 3:50 each day.
Thursday, October 9: Locker Program Starts
Thursday, October 9: HW Girls Basketball vs Oakview
Friday, October 10: 1/2 day of school - Teacher Institute student dismissal at 11:30 A.M.)
Monday, October 13: No school - Columbus Day observed
Tuesday, October 14: HW SCO meeting at 3:30 P.M.
Tuesday, October 14: Band - Fall Concert LWN 7:00 P.M.
Thursday, October 16:HW Girls Basketball vs Manhattan
Friday, October 17: HW Hot Lunch
Tuesday, October 21: End of 1st grading quarter
Week of October 27-31: Red Ribbon Week
Monday, October 27: HW Girls Basketball @ Bentley
Tuesday, October 28: HW Girls Basketball vs. Spencer
Wednesday, October 29: Report Cards Issued
Wednesday, October 29: HW Girls Basketball vs Peotone
Thursday, October 30: HW Girls Basketball vs Mokena
Friday, October 31: Classroom parties
Monday and Tuesday, November 3 & 4: Parent-Teacher Conferences
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Hilda Walker SCOFrom the President...
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 be by volunteering or supporting our fundraising we would not be successful without you, the parents! Because this is a grade center, we are always looking for volunteers to take over each year as leaders to keep the SCO vital at Hilda Walker. If you are interested in becoming a board member or chair an event please contact the current President. Again, thanks!!
Amy Maniatis
SCO President
Board:
Amy Maniatis-P
Lorena Smith-VP
Cathy Whittney-Sec.
Dee Hill-Treas.
Jan Zevkovich-Principal
JoAnne Bobek-5th grade rep.
Joan Peterson-6th grade rep.
Meetings will take place at 3:30 p.m. in the HW Library on:
Oct. 14
Nov. 18
Dec. 9
Jan. 13
Feb. 10
Mar. 10
April 7
May 12
TREAT DAYS:
Treat Days are Nov. 7, Dec. 5 and Jan 9.
ORDER FORMS for TREAT DAYS...DUE SEPTEMBER 16, 2008.
HOT LUNCH: $4.75
Order forms must be RECEIVED BY SEPTEMBER 12, 2008 in order for your student to receive a Hot Lunch this month on September 19.
Future Hot Lunch Days: Oct. 17, Nov. 21, Dec. 12, Jan. 23.
(note: The January 16 Hot Lunch date has been CHANGED to Jan. 23)
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