The Bulldog Briefs

Although we have been back in the swing of things for a couple of weeks now, I hope you had a wonderful break and I wish you an amazing start to the 2025 year.

There is a lot of information in today's newsletter. Please reach out if you have any questions.

In partnership,

Mr. Jeff Moore, Walker Principal

Principal: Mr. Jeff Moore

Administrative Assistant: Mrs. Gloria Gutierrez

School Nurse: Mrs. Bianca Vazquez

School Office Hours: 7:30 AM-3:15 PM

School Phone: (708) 458-7150

6: Classes Resume

9: PBIS Celebration and Expectation Rotations

14: Walker Spotlight Board Meeting @ Walker 7PM/Kindergarten & 1st Grade field trip to BP Police Station

17: Progress Reports Sent Home

20: MLK Jr Day. No School

Progress Reports and an updated MAP report will be sent home with students on January 17th. Please reach out to your child's teacher if you have any questions or concerns.

Tonight our 4th/5th Grade Basketball Team will compete against the Graves Sailors at 5pm for the district Championship. Hope to see you there!

In the vent of a school closure for inclement weather or any other type of emergency, in most cases, students will engage in an E-Learning day. Please review the information below.

Just a reminder students will be outside for recess when the feel like temperature is 20 degrees or greater. Please send you students in proper winter weather attire.

Although our attendance rate has increased from last year, we are still averaging a below our goal if a 95% percentage rate. Please read the district attendance policy below.

Also, school begins at 7:50 and any student not in class by 7:55 will be considered tardy. Please do your best to have your child in school and on time.

We are monitoring attendance daily, and rewarding students who are present and on time. Our monthly raffle incentive for January is 2 tickets to Fleetwood Rolling Rink in Summit.

Many members of the Walker Student Council presented to the School Board of Education on Tuesday. With the support of Mrs. Manzke, these students outlined all the amazing service projects they have been doing. Great job student council!

On January 9th, students were retaught the behavior expectations across the school. To celebrate their hard work and commitment, we had a minute to win it contest. Both students and staff had an amazing time!

Every Monday, we celebrate the successes of our students both academically and behaviorally.

We also celebrate those students that are making academic growth in school. Below are the students who received certificates from Lexia or X-tra Math.

Through library, students can compete in reading contest.

Rules:

Students must read a minimum of 20 minutes per day for 2 weeks. Please turn in the completed log into the library on January 31st to be entered into drawing to win 2 Dog Man Movie Tickets!

Logs will be distributed in library class.

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

First and foremost, cold and flu season are here. Please make sure your student is appropriately dressed for the weather (coat and sweater) as students go outside for recess. Refer to the attached letter of when to keep your student home.

Next, Dental Day at Walker is February 20th. 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.

Lastly, Lyons Township High School is co-hosting a Mental Health and Wellness Presentation and resource fair on mental health and wellness featuring Dr. John Duffy on January 22 from 6:30-8:00 PM at the North Campus Reber Center. This event will provide valuable insights into mental health conditions impacting kids and adults, including when and how to seek support, building emotional resilience, and strategies for managing stress, anxiety, and depression. Representatives from local organizations such as The Loft at 8 Corners, NAMI Metro Suburban, Pillars Community Health, and UChicago Advent Health will be present to share resources. Live Spanish and ASL interpretation will be available. To learn more or RSVP, visit: Eventbrite Link.

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

Your cooperation and support is greatly appreciated!

Bianca Vazquez MSN, RN, PEL-CSN

District 104 School Nurse

Walker Elementary

Lyons Township High School is co-hosting a presentation and resource fair on mental health and wellness featuring Dr. John Duffy on January 22 from 6:30-8:00 PM at the North Campus Reber Center. This event will provide valuable insights into mental health conditions impacting kids and adults, including when and how to seek support, building emotional resilience, and strategies for managing stress, anxiety, and depression. Representatives from local organizations such as The Loft at 8 Corners, NAMI Metro Suburban, Pillars Community Health, and UChicago Advent Health will be present to share resources. Live Spanish and ASL interpretation will be available. To learn more or RSVP, visit: Eventbrite Link.

Arrival

Please utilize student drop of line if dropping off by vehicle. Breakfast begins at 7:30 am. Please enter through door 1.

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 review the policies below regarding visitors, school treats, and attendance. A copy of the student handbook is also available below.