Walker Elementary
Parent Newsletter for September 27 - October 1, 2021
Dear Walker Families,
We desperately need your help! Even though all students are being allowed to eat for free again this year, we still need families to complete the free and reduced meal form.
Here’s why: Our district must have at least 70% of our students qualify for free and reduced meals by October 1, 2021, or we will lose up to $8 million dollars in funding next year. This $8 million dollars are the funds used to provide nurses, social workers, and school resource officers for each school.
Right now, we are only at 66%. Will you please help us by completing the application today?
We had a great week of learning at Walker this week. We are so proud of our Wildcats for choosing to work hard, play hard, and make great choices. Next week is student involved conferences! Please make sure to contact your child's teacher or the office if you are not able to meet at your scheduled conference time. We look forward to meeting so that we can better partner with you for your child's education.
Book Fair is coming to the library from September 27th to October 1st! There will be LOTS of items to choose from to stock up your home libraries. Be looking for more information coming soon from Mrs. Wright.
COVID Updates: COVID notification rules are different. You will only be notified by the school if your child is determined to be a close contact. However, you can always check the Springdale Schools COVID reporting page to see the breakdown of active cases by building. Reach out if you have questions about this change.
Reminder - If your child arrives after 7:45 am, they need to be signed in to the office. You can scan the QR code on your car tag to do this; however, we ask that you still walk them to the front door. If students come up to the door by themselves and if no one is in the office, they are locked out. Thank you for helping us ensure the safety of all our Wildcats!
Breakfast is served every day from 7:15-7:45 and it's free. If your child has not tried our breakfast, remind them that they can come into the cafeteria any morning and eat breakfast before going to class.
We are looking for substitute teachers and bus drivers for the 2021-22 school year! If you are interested, please reach out to Mrs. Ryan or our district website for more information!
Upcoming Dates:
September 27 & 28 - Parent Conference Week (Student-involved conferences)
September 12-30 - Constitution and Freedom
October 4-8 - Fire Safety Week
October 4 - Flu Shot Day in the Walker Library
October 5 - 3rd Grade Trip to Botanical Gardens
October 6 - Walk and Bike to School
October 6 - Kindergarten Field Trip to the Pumpkin Patch
October 7 - 8:30 am Fire Safety House (K-5th Grade)
October 8 - KKids Meeting in the library
October 12 - Lifetouch Fall Picture Day
October 12 - End of First Quarter
October 13 - Beginning of 2nd Quarter
October 13 - Walker Cross Country Race - Sonora Middle 3:30
October 15 - Teacher In-service Day, No School for Students
Certified Staff Professional Development
October 18 - Teacher In-service Day, No School for Students
Certified Staff Professional Development
October 21 - Shop with a Cop Hair Paint 7:15am $1 each (please help out on the front porch)
October 22 - Shop with a Cop Hair Paint 7:15am $1 each (please help out on the front porch)
October 22 - 1st Grade Field trip to Farmland Adventures
October 21-29 - Red Ribbon Week
October 27 - Walker Cross Country Race - Sonora Middle 3:30
October 29 - Book Character Parade with Parent Observation Area (Outdoors- weather permitting or in cafeteria) Food Day Halloween Celebrations or parties!
November 11 Veterans Day Parade 8:30 -9:00 am
November 19 - Food Day - Thanksgiving Celebrations
November 22-26 - Thanksgiving Break
December 16- Food Day - Christmas Party
December 17 - End of 2nd Quarter
December 20-January 3 - Christmas Break
February 4 - Lifetouch Spring Picture Day
February 11 - Food Day - Valentine’s Party
March 18 - Food Day - Popcorn Day
March 30 - Lifetouch Class Picture Day
April 15 - Food Day Popcorn Day
May 6 - Food Day - Testing Celebration
May 26 Food Day - End of 4th Quarter - Last Day of School
Important Reminders
Don't forget to...
- If you choose for your child to wear a mask at school, please provide your child with a mask and a backup mask in the backpack.
- Fill out the free and reduced forms online using the link below. Each household will only need to submit one online form. Please see the flyer below to learn about FIVE ways you could benefit from filling out and turning in your child's meal form! Schools meals are free for all students for the remainder of the 20-21 school year. For more information please call Child Nutrition at 479-750-8707.
- Join PTA! Check out the PTA info below and get to know our PTA President, Mrs. Stephanie Crabtree.
- Did you know that you can support our PTA with your Amazon purchases and/or by purchasing a membership to our local Sam's Club? More information is linked below.
We have an amazing group of classroom teachers. Check out the link below to read your child's grade level news and information.
Our job is to serve your child and your family! Please let us know if you have questions or need help.
Thank you for your partnership,
Mrs. Lynn Ryan, Principal, lryan@sdale.org
Mrs. Carrie Farris, Assistant Principal, cfarris@sdale.org
Masks are now optional for all students and staff
During the September 14, 2021, regularly scheduled meeting, the Springdale School Board voted to allow the temporary face-covering policy for grades K-7 to expire. Beginning September 15, 2021, face coverings are optional for all students and staff. Click on the link below to read the newsletter from our superintendent, Dr. Jared Cleveland, regarding this change to the mask policy.
PTA NEWS!
If you shop on Amazon, you can support our PTA with a few easy steps!
Who shops on Amazon? At NO cost to you, you can help support the PTA just with a click. All you have to do is turn on AmazonSmile so with qualifying orders the PTA receives .5%. You do nothing extra at the time of purchase. As long as it’s turned on they do the rest.
You may think .5% isn’t much but it can really add up. Every little bit helps.
Comment if you are supporting Walker Elementary PTA thru AmazonSmile!
Don’t forget to share this post so friends and family can support your child’s school. They don’t have to live here to support. If they purchase on Amazon they can help.
Sam's Club is offering a great fundraising opportunity for our Walker Elementary PTA. Join Sam's Club for $45 and 33% comes back to our PTA!
So if you have been thinking of joining, now is a perfect time! They have some great food and other items at some great prices, and our local Sam's Club has been a great community partner with our school and PTA.
Here's the link where you can join to give Walker Elementary PTA credit: https://www.groupraise.com/offer-campaigns/202
If you are already a member, share with friends so that they can enjoy the perks of Sam's membership while also giving to Walker Elementary PTA.
Volunteers Needed for our Springdale Sonics Basketball Program
Would you like to volunteer to help our Springdale youth and make great connections with our students? Springdale Schools Athletic Department is looking for volunteers to coach teams for our Springdale Sonics Basketball program. The teams are formed by their feeder patterns and represent grades 2nd through 6th. Practices are twice a week for approximately 1 hour and games are on Saturdays.
If you are interested in this opportunity to make a positive impact on our Springdale youth, please contact Athletic Director Wayne Stehlik (wstehlik@sdale.org) or Assistant Athletic Director Betsy Barker (ebarker@sdale.org) as soon as possible.
SHS Softball Clinic for 5th Grade
The Importance of Sleep
Please enjoy this video on the importance of getting enough sleep for elementary age children and setting a consistent bedtime routine.
Parenting Education for School Families
Tuesday, September 14th: Parenting with Presence and Connection
Strategies to become more consistent, present, playful, and connected with your children and teens: bring awareness to how your past impacts your present.
Pre-Registration: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJIof--urzkqH9JOOfi5ho_f-hQisDaeqHfg
Tuesday, October 12th: Child Development: Changes vs. Red Flags
Gain an awareness of typical child and adolescent development, common challenging behaviors, as well as signs of mental illness and support available.
Pre-Registration: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJMlf-uqpj4rH9yY5InpHClbXhG4n6CSzL1x
Tuesday, November 9th: Technology & Limit Setting
Internet safety issues and risks: tools to navigate screen time, R and X rated content, and limit setting.
Pre-Registration: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJIlc-GtpzkvGNLXwhFyWqovMCMF1Jeeynav
Tuesday, February 8th: Co-Parenting with Partners
Skills for co-parenting: how to set boundaries, communicate, maintain relationships, and resolve conflicts.
Pre-Registration: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJYscuqgrzkqHNZ-T7EPQ_ooQ7G-NsjjAFWj
Tuesday, March 8th: Emotional Intelligence & Calming Kids
Strategies to raise emotionally intelligent children and teens: Build empathy, decrease meltdowns, and manage emotions.
Pre-Registration: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJUrf-uvpjgpG9Gnlq_hDiT-Ebo22E1Q_dbu
Tuesday, April 12th: Social & Emotional Learning at Home
A movement across the nation improving student outcomes: Learn the five competencies of SEL and gain activities to foster each of them at home.
Pre-Registration: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJYsc-qoqT0sGtcOp3PysmGYdIksuVapvfXZ
Connect to Walker Elementary on Social Media
Walker Elementary tiene una página de Facebook para la escuela, EAST, KKids y PTA. Haga clic en el boton Me gusta a todas estas páginas para mantenerse al día con la información más reciente de la escuela. Haga clic en los enlaces a continuación para acceder a cada página. Luego haga clic en el botón Me gusta para seguir nuestras páginas. Una vez que siga nuestras páginas, verá nuestras publicaciones en su suministro de noticias de Facebook.
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
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Walker-Elementary-School-153949846329/?fb_dtsg_ag=AdwRYGYALRWaOM_WFS6amN-KET7MLpVyEIsHP67NBtqKpw%3AAdzbMII6M5eTTkPHoihXX-c_sZfj8FhoBtbfGpEfoEMIPA
Twitter: @WalkerWildcats1
Family Self Reporting For Confirmed COVID-19 Close Contact Outside of School
Families must reach out as soon as possible when there is a member of the household that has been in close contact with an individual confirmed as COVID-19 positive. Your name and information will be kept private and confidential. Fill out the appropriate forms through the button links above. If you need help reach out by telephone:
Las familias deben comunicarse lo antes posible cuando hay un miembro del hogar que ha estado en contacto cercano con una persona confirmada como COVID-19 positivo. Su nombre e información se mantendrán privados y confidenciales. Complete los formularios correspondientes a través de los enlaces de los botones de arriba. Si necesita ayuda, comuníquese por teléfono: