Walker Midde IB Virtual Open House
IB World School & Home of the Wolves
Welcome to the Year of the Open-Minded
Greetings Walker Families & Welcome Back Students!
We are looking forward to the return of our Walker IB students on Monday, 8/24. Teachers and staff have been working hard to prepare! As a reminder, each Monday is an early release day-student hours are 8:30 am - 2:25 pm.
All students will begin the year with eLearning Smart Start week (8/24-8/28). We will use this week to familiarize students with new applications and build community within our classrooms.
To orient you to the new ways of work in the Wolves Den, our staff has put together a compilation of videos. Please begin your Open House experience by viewing my video below, then moving to the "Meet Your Teachers" link below my video. Next, you can check out the remainder of the newsletter links & attachments for more info.
Attached at the bottom of this newsletter, you will find several documents that will be of help to you: Bell Schedules, How To Read Your Schedule, HOST Information, eLearning Guide, Walker Reopening Plan for Safety & Sanitation, What to Expect the First 10 Days of School, a Simplified Canvas Log In & Password Overview & eLearning Expectations.
As a reminder, all students are required to wear a face mask on campus when social distancing is not possible. Please conduct a wellness check of your child each morning before school. If your child is not feeling well, please keep them at home.
We look forward to a great school opening and year of learning! Have a wonderful weekend!
Sincerely,
Heather Holloway
Principal/IB Head of School
Meet Mrs. Holloway Below!
Meet Your Teachers & Learn About Classes!
Read all steps before clicking FlipGrid Video link below!
- Be sure to have your schedule handy. See attachment at bottom of newsletter to help you read your schedule.
- Click the link below (or copy/paste) to view Flip Grid Videos. Must view in CHROME.
- View Administrator Videos First for Important Instructions (Important!)
- On left click "20 Topics"
- View Virtual Tour, Counselors, Front Office, Custodial/Cafeteria.
- If you are student with an IEP, view Exceptional Student Education.
- Find the topics for your grade level.
- View the videos for each of your teachers.
Face masks are required at all times on campus when social distancing is not possible. Face masks must adhere to district dress code guidelines.
Take a Virtual Tour
Click Virtual Tour image above to explore Walker! You must open in CHROME to view.
eLearning Students Only! Need a Laptop?
Laptops are available for check out to students who selected eLearning for 1st semester. Drive through the bus ramp on Tuesday, 8/25, 9-10am & 2-3pm. Have your child's student number ready. Limited supply. First-come, first-served. Questions? henry.lefler@sdhc.k12.fl.us
Remember to Log Into Canvas Before the 1st Day of School!
Instructional Materials for eLearners
Thursday 8/27
6th Grade - 8:00-9:00 am
7th Grade - 9:00-10:00 am
8th Grade - 10:00-11:00 am
What if my schedule is missing a period? Has a duplicate period? Or has more than one course assigned to a period?
Request a schedule correction HERE. A correction will be made within 48 hours and will be visible in Canvas when the correction is made.
Please Note!!! There will be NO teacher or schedule changes unless there is one of these 3 errors on the schedule.
Please Note!!! All elective courses are full. There will be NO elective changes.
What should I do on the first day of school?
Our Student Body
543 (51.4%)...6th-181...7th-198...8th-164
Brick & Mortar Students
478 (45.2%)...6th-188...7th-159...8th-131
Hillsborough Virtual School: 4 (0.4%)
No Response: 31 (3%)
School Hours
- Every Monday (except 5/10, 5/17, 5/24) is an EARLY RELEASE day. School begins at 8:30 and dismisses at 2:25.
- Tuesdays through Fridays are regular school days. On these days, students begin at 8:30 and dismiss at 3:25.
- Office Hours are 7:30-4:00 (appointment must be made 24-hours in advance in order to visit campus)
When do I eat lunch?
7th Gr - 5th Period (Mon: 11:29 - 12:10 Tues-Fri: 11:59 - 12:48)
8th Gr - 6th Period (Mon: 12:13 - 12:54 Tues-Fri: 12:51 - 1:40)
Order Uniform & Spirit Gear Info!
**Uniforms are only required for Brick & Mortar students. eLearning students are required to follow District Dress Dode Policy
Walker Uniform Policy for Brick & Mortar Students
Order Spirit Gear Here (enter "Holloway" as homeroom)
Order Uniform Polo Here (enter "Holloway" as homeroom). No PE Uniforms this year. You are not required to purchase polos with a logo. You may purchase polos in the colors of Hunter Green, White, or Burgandy at local stores.Inquire About Uniform Pick Ups cynthias.gonzalez@sdhc.k12.fl.us
Supply Lists
Check out our brick & mortar supply lists here! These supply lists are geared for our On-Site Learners, by grade level. Once student schedules are complete, individual teachers may request additional supplies.
Check the district's general eLearning supply list here! These supply lists are geared for our eLearners. Once student schedules are complete, individual teachers may request additional supplies.
Transportation
Looking for a Carpool? Click HERE
Where is Walker taking our IB Learners? Our Vision & Mission...
Mission: Equipping internationally-minded students through rigorous, service-based learning in an atmosphere of creativity, inquiry and fun.
Walker's Instructional Priorities
Literacy
Literacy strategies will be embedded into all content areas.
Knowledge of Students
Ongoing formative assessment data (academic, social/emotional, behavioral) will be utilized to decrease achievement gaps in identified subgroups.
Student-Led Progress Monitoring
Students will self-monitor mastery in each course in order to set goals.
Administration & School Counselors
Student Last Name A-Lo
Assistant Principal - sarah.caldwell@sdhc.k12.fl.us
School Counselor - amanda.edlfalquez@sdhc.k12.fl.us
Student Last Name Lu-Z
Assistant Principal - henry.lefler@sdhc.k12.fl.us
School Counselor - monica.ode@sdhc.k12.fl.us
PTSA Supports our Students & Staff!
Howling Out More Info Below
Walker Website: http://walker.mysdhc.org/
Walker's Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/WalkerMiddleIB/
Hillsborough Reopening Plan 2020-2021
Reopening Frequently Asked Questions
Preguntas Frecuentes en EspaƱol
MySpot (One Stop Spot for Parent Info) - available on 8/24
Hillsborough County Schools Website
Middle School Education Website
Middle School Progression Plan
Transportation Services
Contact Us & Follow Us on Facebook & Twitter
Email: heather.holloway@sdhc.k12.fl.us
Website: https://www.mysdhc.org/walker
Location: 8282 North Mobley Road, Odessa, FL, USA
Phone: (813) 631-4726
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WalkerMiddleIB/
Twitter: @WalkerMiddleIB