The Bulldog Briefs

As we enter this season of gratitude, we want to take a moment to thank each of you—students, families, teachers, and staff—for the kindness, dedication, and spirit you bring to our school every day. Your support and commitment make our community a truly special place to learn and grow.

Wishing you and your loved ones a joyful and restful Thanksgiving filled with warmth, laughter, and gratitude.

Have a wonderful Thanksgiving Break! Hope to see you all on Monday the 24th for Parent-Teacher Conferences.

In Partnership,

Mr. Jeff Moore, Walker Principal

11/4: Intramurals Practice Begins

11/4: PBIS Rockstar Celebration

11/6: Hearing and vision re-screenings.

11/11: Walker Spotlight Board Meeting at 7PM

11/12: All School Assembly - Earth

Rangers

11/14: BARK Bash

11/18: All School Field Trip - Fractured

Fairy Tales Play

11/19: 5th Grade Field Trip - Farm

11/21: PTO Turkey Trot Games/Report Cards Sent Home

11/24: Parent Teacher Conferences (12:30-6:30)

11/25: Faculty Inservice Day- No School

11/26-11/29: Fall Break- No School

The entire school will be seeing the play Fractured Fairy Tales at Enchanted Castle. They will also be served a slice of pizza and a drink. There is no cost to families. The field trip correlates with our ELA Curriculum when we discuss characters.

ALL STUDENTS ARE TO WEAR THEIR BLUE BARK SHIRTS. BUSSES ARE LEAVING AT 9:30.

Report Cards will be sent home on November 21st with conferences schedule on the 24th.

We are very excited to meet with all of you regarding your students progress. If you would like to meet with me, please contact the office and we will schedule a conference.

Thank you to all those who purchased Affy Tapples. Below are the winners from each grade level. They won a $10 Gift Card to Talerico Bakery in Summit.

Hello Walker families! Please take a look for some important updates.

First and foremost, cold weather temperatures are upon us. Please make sure your student is appropriately dressed for the weather (coat and sweater) as students go outside for recess. Remind students to wash their hands frequently as well as wipe down chrome books daily to prevent the spread of germs. Please refer to the attachment of when to keep your student home when ill.

Next, Dental Day at Walker is February 19th. Sign up today for a free dental exam that fulfills the kindergarten, second and sixth grade registration requirement. If your student is currently in first and fifth grade, sign up now to get ahead for the next school year. Return the permission form or use the QR code that is attached.

Hearing and vision referrals were sent home. Please follow up with the appropriate physician and return the medical paperwork as soon as possible. Adequate hearing and vision are key for great academic performance.

As always, thank you for your understanding and support as we work to provide students with a safe and healthy learning environment.

Bianca Vazquez MSN, RN, PEL-CSN

This week students are learning all about empathy — understanding how others feel and showing kindness through our words and actions. We’re also taking time to reflect on what we’re thankful for, both big and small! Through stories, discussions, and activities, students are practicing how to put themselves in someone else’s shoes and express appreciation for the people and moments that make their days brighter.

The link below is a current listing of all the events District 104 offers to families. Please visit the link so you don't miss out on great programming!

Discover the power of community! Join us for our Local Resource Fair and connect with the programs, services, and support available to you.

¡Descubra el poder de la comunidad! Únase a nosotros en nuestra Feria de Recursos Locales y conéctese con los programas, servicios y apoyo disponibles para usted.

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Every other Friday, we celebrate both Academic and Behavioral Achievements during our BARK Bash.

On Friday the 14th, we celebrated students who showed "Respectful Behavior"!

The students pictured below leveled up in Lexia (Reading) or Legends of Learning (Math). Great Job!

Students who attend school regularly feel more connected to their school community and are more engaged in learning. As a result, they are more likely to earn better grades and test scores and have greater chances of graduating and achieving postsecondary success.

It is crucial to start setting good attendance habits in the child's first year in school. Preschoolers who are chronically absent are likely to continue to be chronically absent as they get older in school. From pre-K through high school, poor attendance can negatively affect students socially and emotionally:

• They feel out of place
• They fall behind in their work
• They miss meaningful opportunities that can inspire their future
• They have a hard time working with others
• They don't see how school is connected to their future success

Students who are chronically absent are more likely to have low grades and test scores and are less likely to be on track for high school graduation.

Below are Walker's Attendance rates for the month October. We strive for 95%!

The students below had perfect attendance for the month of September! Great job families!

Please open the file below for November's lunch menu.