2009 - 2010 Projects

Clothes Connection		Family Fun Nights		Fundraisers		Parent Education
Recycle & Environment		Red Ribbon Week		Reflections		Teacher Appreciation

	Clothes Connection Clothes Connection is a service organized by the BISD Council of PTAs to provide clothing and school supplies for currently enrolled BISD students. Walker Creek provides at least 2 volunteers three different times during the school year. Our scheduled workdays are from 8:30am - 12:30pm on these dates:         September 25, 2009 and September 26, 2009         December 11, 2009 and December 12, 2009         February 19, 2010 and February 20, 2010 Although we only volunteer these days we collect clothes ALL year round. You can drop off your clothes to the Nurse at school and we will deliver them for you. Please contact our Health and Safety Volunteer if you would like to help out.
	Family Fun Nights The Walker Creek PTA provides several Family Fun Nights throughout the school year. These free events give the whole family an opportunity to come out and have a fun, learning experience together. The Family Fun Nights planned for this year are:         Family Movie Night -- September 18, 2009 at 6:00pm -- picture from movie and another picture         Valentine Family Dance -- February 19, 2010         Science Night -- April 16, 2010 including "The Incredible Bubble Lady"
	Fundraisers The PTA is a non-profit organization. All proceeds go directly to providing programs, activities, and equipment for the students and school. There are 2 major fundraisers this year:         Coyote Moon Dance -- October 30, 2009 (more information)         Spring Carnival Auction -- March 27, 2010 4-7pm (more information) In addition to covering the cost of the programs and activities listed on this page, funds are also allocated to help with class field trip expenses, purchase additional supplies for teachers, etc.
	Parent Education Our local PTA in conjunction with other PTA's is offering a series of parent education lectures throughout the year. These events are free to the public.         Internet Safety - September 29, 2009 at 6:30pm in the WCE library         Positive Discipline - November 11, 2009 at 8:30am in the school library         Bike Rodeo - April 9, 2010 In the school parking lot. If rained out we will move to May 14, 2010 same location
	Recycle/Environment The PTA encourages students to take an active role in caring for the environment. Recycling is an easy way to do this while, at the same time, raising extra money for Walker Creek. All paper, newspaper, ink & toner cartridges, and cell phones can all be dropped off at the school. Contact the school office at 817-547-3500 for more information. Another way to get students involved in the environment is to particpate in the Texas PTA Environment Awareness Contest. This year's theme is "Don't Mess With Texas." Entries due: February 2010
	Red Ribbon Week This "Say No To Drugs" event is in memory of the death of Enrique "Kiki" Camarena. In 1988, the first Nationwide Red Ribbon Campaign was organized to promote awareness of the dangers of drugs, alcohol, and tobacco. Red Ribbon Day will be October 28, 2009. This year's theme: "Look at Me, I'm Drug-free!" Click HERE for more information.
	Reflections Program The Reflections Program offers students the opportunity to create works of art for fun and recognition. Students in preschool through grade 12 are encouraged to create and submit works of art in six areas: literature, musical composition, photography, visual arts, dance choreography, and film/video production. This year's theme is: "I Can Make A Difference By" Entries due: October 31, 2009 Click HERE for more information and forms.
	Teacher Appreciation The teachers and staff at Walker Creek are invaluable assets. We want to be sure that each and every one of them knows they are greatly appreciated. Every six weeks, the PTA sponsors a Teacher Appreciation event.