Walker Bulldog News
April 30, 2021
Dear Families,
The start of of 26 Day countdown has been a huge success. We have seen outstanding creativity and engagement from our students. Please reference the our list of theme days below.
As the end of the year quickly approaches, please continue to monitor postings on Seesaw and soical media for important information related to end of the year activites and any district events or communication. Please feel free to contact us at any time, if we can be of assitance.
It looks as though we will have beautiful, summerlike weather this weekend. Enjoy some time outside as you rest and recharge for the final month of school!
All the best,
Ms. Amanda Venegonia, Principal
Mrs. Sara Leone, Associate Principal
26 Day Countdown!!!
April 26th: Animal Day
Bring your favorite stuffed animal or a picture of your pet or favorite animal to school today.
April 27th: Backwards Day and Bubbles
Wear your clothes backwards and we will blow bubbles!!
April 28th: Cowboy Day
Dress like cowboys and cowgirls!!
April 29th: Disney Day
Wear your Disney gear and talk about favorite character.
April 30th: Exercise Day
Do fun exercises!!!
May 3rd: Funny Hat Day
Wear a funny hat to class and tell us about it.
May 4th: Game Day
Play games in class today.
May 5th: Happy Cinco De Mayo
Learn about Cinco de Mayo.
May 6th: I Spy Day
Play I Spy games.
May 7th: Jokes and Jumping Day
We will do jumping activities and tell jokes.
May 10th: Keeping it Cool!!!
Wear your favorite pair of “cool” sunglasses to class.
May 11th: Lazy & Lollipop Day
Bring your pillow and blanket to class and everyone gets a lollipop!
May 12th: Mustache Day
I ‘must - ache’ you a question. Can we all wear a mustache today? Yes we can!
May 13th: New Name Day
Be creative and invent a new name for yourself today.
May 14th: Opposite & Outside Day
Wear opposite or mismatched clothes and have class outside today.
May 17th: Pajama Day
We are all wearing our PJ’s today!
May 18th: Question Day
Play Trivia games in class.
May 19th:Rock -n-Roll Rainbow Day
Wear your favorite color of the rainbow and dance along to some rock music.
May 20th: Superhero Day
Wear your favorite superhero shirt or dress up like one.
May 21st: Thank You Day
Share what we are thankful for, create thank you cards.
May 24th: U.S.A Day
Wear red, white, and blue to school today!!
May 25th:Vacation Day
Share memories or phots from a placed you have visited.
May 26th: Watch a Movie Day
Sit back and relax while watching a movie and eating popcorn.
May 27th: X and O Day
Play virtual tic-tac-toe games.
May 28th: YouTube Day
Share appropriate funny YouTube videos in class.
June 1st: Zoom & Zumba Day
Zoom and Zumba into summer!!
Mark Your Calendars
May 3-May 7th: Teacher Appreciation Week
May 20: Super Hero Day Assemby at 9:00 AM
May 21: Virtual 4th Grade Step Up Day at 1:00 PM
May 31: Memorial Day: No School
June 1: Last Day of School
Bulldogs at School
Note from Mr. Hofer About PBIS
Calling all Photographers
Brief History of Cinco de Mayo
What is Cinco de Mayo?
On Cinco de Mayo, Mexicans remember the Battle of Puebla, fought on May 5, 1862. On that day, Mexicans won an important battle against the French army, which was invading Mexico.
Why Was France Invading Mexico?
France had a long history of interfering in Mexico's business, dating back to the famous Pastry War of 1838. In 1862, Mexico was having big problems and owed money to other countries, mainly France. France invaded Mexico to try and get their money.
Why is the Battle of Puebla So Famous?
Basically, the battle is famous because the Mexicans weren't supposed to win. The French army had about 6,000 soldiers and the Mexicans had only about 4,500. The French had better guns and were better trained. The French had already beaten the Mexicans a few times as they made their way to the city of Puebla, from which they planned to go to Mexico City. No one thought the Mexicans were going to win the battle…except maybe the Mexicans!
What Happened at the Battle of Puebla?
The Mexicans had made defenses around the city of Puebla. The French attacked three times, and each time they had to retreat. When the French cannons ran out of ammunition, the Mexican commander, Ignacio Zaragoza, ordered an attack. The Mexican attack forced the French to run away! The Mexicans cheered and President Benito Juarez said that May fifth would forever be a national holiday.
From: https://www.thoughtco.com/cinco-de-mayo-for-kids-2136645