Walker Elementary

Hello Walker Families, Just a reminder that there will be NO SCHOOL on Monday, February 17th. We look forward to seeing our Wildcats back on Tuesday, February 18th for another great week of learning! Thank you for your continued support and partnership! Walker Elementary News: Week of February 18-21 https://secure.smore.com/n/prq6c

Walker families, don’t forget! Valentine’s Day STEAM Day is tomorrow, Friday, February 14th. Each grade will have a 50-minute session in the Wonder Lab. If you’re volunteering, please arrive 10 minutes before your child’s session and check in at the office with your ID. Schedule: 🔹 1st Grade: 9:00-9:50 🔹 2nd Grade: 10:00-10:50 🔹 5th Grade: 11:00-11:50 🔹 Kindergarten: 12:00-12:50 🔹 4th Grade: 1:00-1:50 🔹 3rd Grade: 2:00-2:50 Thank you for your support!

Today, our grade-level teams came together during a staff meeting to collaborate on data protocols. Their insightful contributions and teamwork are helping us drive excellence in our educational practices. Thank you, Walker staff, for your dedication.

We had a fantastic morning hosting Breakfast with Buddies for our Kindergarten and 1st-grade Wildcats and their buddies! Thank you to everyone who joined us. We look forward to welcoming our 2nd and 3rd graders and their buddies tomorrow morning from 7:00-7:30. See you then!

Walker News for next week, February 10-14, 2025 https://secure.smore.com/n/y3mkn

✨ ELD Storytime Fun – The Three Billy Goats Gruff! 🐐🌉 Our kindergartners had a blast in ELD bringing The Three Billy Goats Gruff to life! 🌟 In groups, each student took on the role of a billy goat or the grumpy troll. Using props and key language skills, they acted out the story with confidence and creativity. It was wonderful to see them learning through play! 🎭👏 #ELD #TheThreeBillyGoatsGruff #KindergartenMagic #LearningThroughPlay #ActItOut #StorytimeFun #SpringdaleFamily

Our first graders had a blast in the Wonder Lab exploring new hands-on activities! In the Mystery Sound Lab, they made predictions to guess hidden sounds. Engineering stations featured Legos, floam, Play-Doh, and stacking rocks to encourage creativity and problem-solving. And in Stop Motion, students explored cause and effect while designing animated habitats! Learning through play is the best way to spark curiosity—what a fun day of discovery! #WalkerWildcats #STEM #WonderLab

Walker News for next week, February 3-7, 2025 https://secure.smore.com/n/qp2gj-walker-elementary

Mrs Etchison’s class does a gallery walk to begin their study on the Holocaust.  Students worked in small groups to observe photographs and completed a graphic organizer on what they notice and what they wonder.

Ms. Stanton's 3rd Grade class is having some fun with their Force & Motion unit! #SpringdaleFamily

Here is the Walker news for next week, January 27-31, 2025! https://secure.smore.com/n/6bwzv-walker-elementary

4th graders visited Apple Seeds in Fayetteville today. They learned about unprocessed versus processed foods, harvested fresh vegetables from the garden, and then made roasted root veggies and a yogurt dip! Thank you to Apple Seeds for a wonderful experience! @appleseedsinc #SpringdaleFamily

Don't forget Mama Z's will be cooking dinner tonight! Please join us for our monthly Spirit Night between 4 and 8 pm. 357 W Henri De Tonti Blvd, Springdale, AR 72762 *Spirit Nights are optional. Just a great way to support a local business that also gives back to our school. Make sure to mention Walker Elementary to your server.

Walker News for January 21-24 📌 Reminder: There will be no school on Monday, January 20th in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. -- Corrected LInk Below. https://secure.smore.com/n/kws28b-walker-elementary

Walker News for January 21-24 📌 Reminder: There will be no school on Monday, January 20th in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. https://secure.smore.com/n/17g2z-walker-staff-news

📚 Report Cards Go Home Today! 🏫 Walker Families, don’t forget to check your child’s backpack for their report card today! 🧑‍🎓 Along with the report card, some students will also have an Individualized Report of Progress (IRP), which provides helpful insights into your child’s reading development. What’s included in the IRP: An IRP considers a student’s results in areas such as phonemic awareness, decoding, encoding, and language comprehension. It may also include information about a student’s alphabet knowledge and sound-symbol recognition. How it’s used: An IRP helps support students as they develop their reading skills and is kept in their student folder for reference. Here are a few tips for reviewing the report card: 1️⃣ Celebrate achievements! Look for areas where your child has excelled. 2️⃣ Identify areas for growth: Pay attention to subjects where they may need extra support. 3️⃣ Keep the conversation positive: Talk with your child about what they did well and areas they want to improve. 4️⃣ Reach out if needed: If you have any questions or concerns, don’t hesitate to contact your child’s teacher for more information. We’re proud of all the progress our Wildcats are making! 🌟 #WalkerWildcats #SpringdaleFamily #ReportCardTime #GrowthAndSuccess

The Walker PTA Paw Mart will be open tomorrow, Friday, January 17th, on the stage from 7:15 to 7:45 AM. 🎉 Everything is $5 or less, with items starting at just $1.00. Find fun items like stress balls, pencils, candy, and more! Don't miss it!

Walker Elementary General PTA Meeting is tonight, January 16th at 7:00 pm via zoom. Here is the zoom link: Join Zoom Meeting https://us04web.zoom.us/j/76792148469?pwd=GmX8uDIIb1XFqmWJI97lrmag1z3Hxs.1 Meeting ID: 767 9214 8469 Passcode: 2YpzR3

Walker Elementary PTA is going to have several vacant board positions after this year. We're looking for people who would like to get more involved and have an influence in the school. Please use the following link to read through the descriptions of each position and complete the Google form if you would like to join our team. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeYBqQRz4drtSDX-3RFXQt_FymSjPe2UdD9jrZgvoQ_9qMsYQ/viewform?usp=sharing

🤝 Building strong connections with our families and community! 🤝 January is a great time to reflect on how our school community supports each other. From PTA events to classroom volunteers, we are grateful for the support from our parents and families. Let’s keep working together to make Walker Elementary a place where every student thrives! #CommunityStrong #WalkerWildcats #TogetherWeCan