The Walker Connection

We are so excited for our upcoming Paula Walker Elementary Turkey Trot Family Fun Run! Moving together as a school community is one of our favorite traditions, and we would love to see all of our families out on the track. If you haven't registered yet, please take a moment to scroll down and sign up today!

Veteran's Day

It's not too late to add your veteran to our Veteran's Day display outside the cafeteria. We enjoyed the fifth grade tribute to our veterans last Thursday night, but the visual display will remain posted until Thanksgiving break.

Help Our Student Council!

Our Student Council is holding their annual Turkey Feather Fundraiser! Students can purchase paper "feathers" to decorate our staff''s doors. All proceeds directly support Student Council leadership projects and community service efforts throughout the school year. Feathers can be purchased at school for $1 each. The staff member with the most feathers will get silly stringed!

Thank you for your ongoing support of our school and our student leaders!

For Veteran's Day, we want to honor our veterans by creating a visual display of Walker family members who have served in the armed forces. If your student has a veteran in the family, a flyer will come home in folders this week for you to share a photo and information to honor your veteran. If you'd like to print your own copy, the form is attached below. Please return by Thursday, November 5th.

Learn more about these awesome leaders below:

GT Testing will take place in January and is open to all students in grades 1st, 3rd, 4th, and 5th. (All Kindergarten and 2nd grade students are screened as a grade level during December/January.)

The Referral Form can be reached by going to: https://shorturl.at/dqXf6 or stopping by the office and picking up a paper copy.

The window for referrals begins on November 2nd. All forms must be turned in no later than December 18, 2026. Late referrals will not be accepted.

Contact Candace Cronkhite (candace.cronkhite@rcisd.org) with questions.

The holidays are just around the corner! We are looking forward to making this year a December to Remember for students and staff. You can see the calendar of fun dates below. We need your help! Please take a look at the SignUp Genius and see the many ways you can contribute to our month of fun.

As we kick off the year, please review two important updates regarding our cafeteria routines:

• No Third-Party Food Deliveries: To maintain campus security and prevent instructional and operational disruptions, food deliveries from services like DoorDash, UberEats, or Grubhub will not be accepted for students. Any orders delivered to the front office will be turned away. If your student forgets their lunch, they may pick up a standard meal in the cafeteria or receive a delivered lunch dropped off directly by a parent/guardian.

• Parent Lunch Visits Resume Soon: We love hosting family visitors! Parent lunch visits will officially begin on Monday, September 14th. This initial window gives our students time to master cafeteria routines, bond with peers, and adjust to their daily schedules. After that, we are happy to welcome parents Monday through Thursday to have lunch with their students.

• Lunch schedule adjustments: With changes to instructional minutes, we tried a new lunch schedule and have determined we need to make some minor adjustments. The updated lunch schedule is included below and begins Monday, August 24th.

Birthdays are special milestones, and we enjoy helping our students feel celebrated while also ensuring we maintain a safe and inclusive environment for all students.

If you are planning to send a special treat for your child’s class, please keep the following guidelines in mind:

🎂 Store-Bought Only:
For the safety of all students, especially those with food allergies, all birthday treats must be store-bought and in their original, unopened packaging. This allows us to review ingredient labels and identify potential allergens.

🚫 No Peanuts or Tree Nuts:
Please avoid sending treats that contain peanuts or tree nuts, including products with “may contain nuts” warnings.

🍪 Individually Wrapped Preferred:
Individually wrapped items are greatly appreciated as they make distribution easier and help minimize contact.

🏠 No Homemade Treats:
Unfortunately, homemade treats cannot be accepted due to allergy and safety concerns.

⭐ Non-Food Celebrations:
Consider non-food birthday treats such as pencils, erasers, stickers, bookmarks, or small books. These are wonderful ways to celebrate while allowing all students to participate.

🎈 No Balloons:
To ensure the safety and comfort of all students, balloons are not permitted on campus for birthday celebrations. Balloons can create distractions, safety concerns, and may impact students with allergies or sensitivities.

📅 Communicate with the Teacher:
Please coordinate with your child’s teacher at least 24–48 hours in advance if you plan to bring birthday treats. This allows teachers time to plan for the celebration and ensure it fits smoothly into the classroom schedule.

Thank you for helping us make birthday celebrations fun and safe for everyone!

All campus volunteers must complete a background check for the 2026-2027 school year. Please take a moment to complete the online form linked below.

11/11 - Veteran's Day

11/12 - Picture retakes

11/13 - World Kindness Day

11/18 - All-Pro Dads

11/19 - Turkey Trot Fun Run

11/23-11/27 - Thanksgiving Break

12/1 - December to Remember begins

12/4 - Kona Ice

12/8 - PTO Movie Night

12/10 - Kindergarten Gingerbread Night

12/15 - Walker Staff Caroling

12/17 - Polar Express Day

12/18 - Holiday parties and early release