We hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving break! Below are some reminders for the next couple of weeks! Enjoy your weekend!

Mr. Jeff Moore, Principal

12/1: PBIS Rockstar Event

12/5: MAP Testing Begins

12/13: School Board Meeting at Graves/HMS-7 PM

12/19: Holidays Around the World Assembly

12/20: Holiday Show Dress Rehearsal

12/21: Holiday Show at 9AM

12/22: Early Dismissal

12/25-1/5: Winter Break

1/8: Classes Resume

MAP testing will begin on December 5th for all 1st-5th grade students in reading and math.

On Friday, December 1st, student participated in a Minute to Win it competition. Students earned this by practicing Kindness and respect towards peer during the month of November.

Thank you for Vulcan Materials Company for sponsoring our PBIS program!

On Thursday, November 16th, Walker students, staff, and community participated in a PTO organized Turkey Trot event. Students gobbled their way around the park track. 1st place boy and girl in every class received a turkey that was provided by our community sponsor America's Best Fire and Restoration. Thank you to everyone who came out to cheer our students!

Every Monday, Walker School has Student Recognition Rallies. This is a time the entire school is together and we recognize the hard work of our school community. We will celebrate both academic and social emotional achievements.

Those students who were recognized on November 6th are below. Great job students!

During the month of November, students participated in a world music assembly where they were exposed to music from different parts of the world. Students and staff had a great time and learned so much.

Hello Walker families,

Hearing and vision referrals were sent home for students who did not pass a screening. If you did not receive a referral then your student passed both screenings. Please make an appointment with the appropriate physician and return the medical paperwork as soon as possible. Early discovery and treatment can prevent or at least alleviate any problems in the school setting. Adequate hearing and vision are key for a successful academic school year.

In addition, please keep your student home when he or she feels ill. We are in the midst of cold and flu season, so we appreciate your cooperation. Refer to the attached letters of when to keep your child home as well as how to inspect your child's hair for possible lice. This should be done frequently throughout the school year.

If your student tests positive for COVID-19, please contact the school nurse. Students who are covid positive will isolate for at least five calendar days from onset of symptoms; return on day 6 if 24 hours with no fever (without fever-reducing medication), diarrhea and vomiting ceased for 24 hours AND improvement of symptoms. Masking is recommended on days 6-10.

As always, our goal is to ensure a healthy and safe environment for all students. Please contact the nurse or Walker's main office with any questions! Thank you for your understanding and cooperation!

Bianca Vazquez MSN, RN, PEL-CSN

District 104 School Nurse

Walker Elementary

708-458-7150

Ext: 7301

Hey Walker Bulldog Family!

Our topic this week in SEL was gratitude! Did you know that practicing 5 minutes of daily gratitude where we take the time to think about the things we are grateful for will help us be overall more happy than those people who do not practice daily gratitude. Ask you child what they are grateful for. I’m sure you’ll love their answers! They all painted gratitude rocks this week to help them remember to stay grateful even during hard times.

In gratitude,

Mr. Chris Hofer

chofer@sd104.us

Students will continue to go outside when weather permits for recess (feel like temperature of 20 degrees of warmer). Please send students to school on proper winter wear for the day. Thank you.

If you are in the need for winter clothing, please contact our school social worker, Mr. Chris Hofer. chofer@sd104.us

Just a reminder, no birthday treats are allowed. Treats are limited to all school celebration parties. Please see school policy if you have any questions.

Arrival

Students are to be dropped off no earlier than 7:30 AM at door 1 (8:30 on Wednesdays). Breakfast is served from 7:30-& 7:50 AM. Please do not park on 78th Ave.

Dismissal

Students will be dismissed at 2:50 each day.

Kindergarten-1st- New office area.

2nd-3rd- Door 1

4th-5th Grade will exit from door 5 (adjacent to playground)

Please use the link below to register for the bus and view transportation schedules.

https://www.sd104.us/page/transportation

Please use the link below for all breakfast/lunch menus.

Please us the link below for parent resources and information regarding our district.