Walker Elementary
September 19-23, 2022
Dear Walker Families and Caregivers,
Lunch with Grandparents - September 22 -(Kindergarten, 2nd, & 4th Grade) and September 23 - Pre-K, 1st, 3rd, 5th Grade). We are so excited to be hosting lunch with grandparents or someone "grand. Please return the form sent home in folders if your child will have a visitor(s). Lunches can be purchased in our cafeteria for $4.10 or brought from home or a restaurant. We look forward to seeing our "grand" guests with us. Please come on your scheduled grade level day if possible since we will have students eating in classrooms on the date that is not their grade level day to make room for our guests on the scheduled date.
Cross Country - Our first cross country race will be on Wednesday, September 21st at 3:00! Make sure to return the form and $5.00 if your child is planning to run in the race. The $5.00 cost covers all races.
Scholastic Book Fair - Our book fair opens on Monday, September 19th. Purchases can be made in school and online. The online site is linked below. Grandparents are invited to attend during lunch with grands. The book fair will also be open to families next week during conferences.
PTA Movie Night - Our first PTA movie night is happening on Friday, September 23rd at 6:30. We look forward to a night with our families! PTA will be selling combo meals or you are welcome to bring snacks from home.
Student Involved Conferences - We can't wait for you to hear about all the great things your child has been working on during our upcoming Student Involved Conferences on Monday, September 26th or Tuesday, September 27th. Your child's scheduled time will be coming home in the Purple Walker Folder on Monday, September 19th. Please let your child's teacher know or call the office if you can't attend your scheduled time. You will want your child to be with you during the Student Involved Conference. They will be sharing their assessments, learning and their goals with you during this time.
Free and Reduced Lunch Information
The grace period for having reduced or free lunches is ending soon. If you think you may qualify or if you qualified last year, please complete the application by following the link below
Important Dates
September 19-30 - Book Fair in Library
September 21 - Cross Country Race at Harber High School 3:00 – 4:00 pm
September 22 - Lunch with Grandparents (Kindergarten, 2nd, & 4th Grade)
September 23 - Lunch with Grandparents (Pre-K, 1st, 3rd, 5th Grade)
September 23 - PTA Night @ 6:30 pm (PTA Meeting & Movie Night)
September 26 & 27 - Student Involved Conferences
September 27- Red Door Grill Fundraiser night (10% of sales will go to Walker PTA)
September 28 - KKids Blood Drive in the gym1:30 -6:30 pm
September 30 - PTA Fun Food Friday (Snacks for sale $1.00 each)
Mrs. Lynn Ryan, Principal, lryan@sdale.org
Mrs. Carrie Farris, Assistant Principal, cfarris@sdale.org
ESL Office Supports for Families
If you need an interpreter our ESL office available 8 am - 4 pm. Ms. Gaby is also able to answer questions in Spanish at Walker from 7:30-4:00. We have a school program for parents to learn English while also learning how to support their child's learning needs. Please see the information below to join our Springdale Family Literacy Program. Our Springdale Family Literacy Program will start the year online. If you or someone you know is looking for classes in English, check out the information linked at the bottom of this newsletter.
ORDER SPIRIT WEAR AND SUPPORT WALKER PTA
We're excited to introduce our new spirit wear website! Visit www.walkerspiritwear.com to check out all of the options. You can choose from several types of shirts, pants, and even accessories. AND, there are 12 designs available, including 6 glitter ink designs!
Shipping is free any time you spend $50+! Go check out the site and find the Walker Wear that you and your child would love to have for this year!
Attendance Matters
Did you know that missing 10 percent or about 18 days of school can make it harder to learn to read. Students can still fall behind if they miss just a day or two days every few weeks and being late to school may lead to poor attendance. Absences can affect the whole classroom if the teacher has to slow down learning to help children catch up after they have started their day. Attending school regularly helps children feel better about school and themselves. I have compiled a list from attendanceworks.org to help you see what you can do at home to help.
Set a regular bedtime and morning routine.
Lay out clothes and pack backpacks the night before.
Don’t let your child stay home unless she is truly sick. Keep in mind complaints of a stomach ache or headache can be a sign of anxiety and not a reason to stay home.
If your child seems anxious about going to school, talk to teachers, school counselors, or other parents for advice on how to make her feel comfortable and excited about learning.
Develop some backup plans for getting to school if something comes up. Call on a family member, a neighbor or another parent.
Avoid medical appointments and extended trips when school is in session.
In-School Counseling Services
Arisa Health / Ozark Guidance Counseling (OGC) has partnered with us to provide school counseling services for students and families. If you would like to get your child into these services you can either call our school counselor, Mrs. Erin Waterman or call the service provider directly and ask to schedule an intake appointment. If you call directly, remember to say that your child attends Walker Elementary in Springdale. OGC (479) 750-2020
School Day
School Hours
Our school office hours will continue to be from 7:00 am - 4:30 pm. Our school day will start at 7:45 am every day. On Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays students will be dismissed at 3:10 pm. On Wednesdays, students will be dismissed at 1:50 pm to allow staff time to meet in teams. More information about this change can be found below including an informational video.
Arrival Procedures
All students in kindergarten through fifth grade will need to be in their classes ready to learn by 7:45. All students will need to unload from the passenger's side of the car (no exceptions). This ensures that we do not have children walking in the area where cars drive. Please have your child unbuckled with their backpack on and ready to hop out of the car when you stop Adults may not get out of the car during our drop-off. Parents can not park and walk their child to the crosswalk unless they are a pre-k parent who needs to sign your child in.
Arrival and Dismissal
Students may be dropped off between 7:15 and 7:44. Students are tardy if not in class at 7:45 am. Students who are tardy will need to be checked in by a parent using our online form. Dismissal of students begins at 3:10 pm. If you do not have your car tag hanging from your mirror, you will need to pick up your child in the office and show your ID.
Walkers will be walked to the crosswalk and helped across the street. Duty staff do not walk students any further than our campus. Car riders must be picked up by 3:20 or you will need to make arrangements with our ASP program for child care.
Attendance
We are so excited to serve your child and family as we learn together each day. We need your at school every day in order to ensure learning for all. Please communicate with us if your child has to miss school. It’s Arkansas state law for your child to attend school.
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About Walker Elementary
Email: lryan@sdale.org
Website: http://walker.sdale.org/
Location: 1701 S 40th St, Springdale, AR 72762, USA
Phone: (479)750-8874
Twitter: @WalkerWildcats1