Walker Elementary
April 3-7, 2023
School Mission Statement: Empowering all Walker Elementary students to be respectful, responsible, and contributing citizens.
School Vision Statement: Walker Elementary is committed to developing a community of learners who are safe, respectful and responsible.
Important Information
Return Enrollment Forms
Enrollment forms were handed out during conferences this week. Please update the information and get them back to the office as soon as possible.
2023 WALKER EVENTS
The events for spring 2023 can be found listed below. Please mark your calendar with these events.
- April 3 - Color Run Kickoff & Packets go home & Report cards go home
- April 5 - Spirit Night Andy's Frozen Custard 11-11
- April 7 - Kindergarten Egg Hunt
- April 14 - PTA Color Run
- April 20 - - Spirit/Skate Night at Roller City! 6 - 8 pm
- April 27- Family Fun Night 6:00-7:30
- May 1-5 - Teacher Appreciation Week
- May 5 - Chuck E Cheese Spirit Night 3:00-9:00 pm
- May 4 & 5 - Mom Shop - $1.00
- May 11 - Lunch with Loved Ones (Kindergarten, 2nd, & 4th Grade)
- May 12 - Lunch with Loved Ones (1st, 3rd, 5th Grade)
- May 22 - 5th Grade Celebration 9:30 am & Kindergarten Celebration 12:30 pm
- May 23 - Talent Show 8:30, PreK Celebration 1:00
- May 24- Fun/Field Day
- May 25 -Kickball & Greet the New Grade
- May 26 Last Day of School End 4th Quarter (44 days)
Thank you for your partnership,
Mrs. Lynn Ryan, Principal, lryan@sdale.org
Mrs. Carrie Farris, Assistant Principal, cfarris@sdale.org
KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION 2023-2024
Kindergarten enrollment starts March 1st! If your child attends our Pre-K program, you will not register online but you will be given other instructions from the teacher. If you have questions, please call Walker Elementary at (479)750-8874.
Did you know your child has access to our on-line library from home?
The Lightbox Learning Classroom Solutions are web-based products that have everything you need to help your child discover the joy of learning. Each digital title comes packed with unique, fully integrated multimedia features, including embedded videos, slideshows, and curated weblinks. High-quality audio narration helps students improve literacy. Please help your child read books on devices at home. Time spent reading will help your child learn to read and to read to learn!
ELD Newsletter
Have you ordered your Wildcat a 2022-23 Walker Yearbook, yet?
Order your Walker Elementary yearbook today. Go to https://ybpay.lifetouch.com/Order/SelectStudent?isAdvertisementOnly=False Our Walker Elementary code is: 8405323. Yearbooks cost $20 for a soft cover or $25 for a hard cover. The front cover of our 2022-23 yearbook was designed by Nora. Congratulations, Nora! Nora's design included our school mascot and our district logo.
Lifetouch offers soft and hard cover yearbooks.
Have your child's name added to the front cover for $5.00.
Front Cover
Walker Elementary
The Walker Wildcat & The Springdale District Logo
Back Cover
Springdale Public Schools
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.
What Can Praise Do for Your Child?
I recently read an article titled “The effects of Praise” found at www.parentingscience.com. This article was great at explaining the power of praise for children. We all feel good when we are praised, but how exactly do we use it with our children? Praise usually creates a positive effect; however it can also have negative effects. When we praise too much or not in the right way, it can cause children to become unmotivated. I have listed the 7 tips that the article gives below:
1. Children need encouragement and support all the time. We do not need to wait until your child does something that is praiseworthy.
2. Do not give insincere praise. They may think you are being sarcastic towards them.
3. Do not overly praise. It lessens the effects of the praise you are giving them.
4. Do not praise your children for things that come very easily to them. Let them work toward accomplishments.
5. Only praise your children for things they can control, not abilities that come natural to them.
6. Do not over praise for things that your children enjoy, if you do, it could take the interest away.
7. Do not praise your child when it compares your child to another child.
If you want additional information about this topic, please visit the website and read the full article. It offers additional information.
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
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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