The Bulldog Briefs

Welcome to the 2025–2026 School Year at Walker!

We are excited to welcome both new and returning families to the Walker school community! Below, you’ll find all the essential information to help you prepare for the start of the school year.

Please be sure to:

• Review the school supply lists

• Register your child for transportation, if needed

• Carefully read our arrival and dismissal procedures

Important Dates:

• First Day for 1st–5th Grade: Wednesday, August 20

• Kindergarten Orientation/Screening: Thursday, August 21 or Friday, August 22

• First Full Day for Kindergarten: Friday, August 22

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Summer Office Hours:
Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM – 1:30 PM

Phone: 708-458-7150

Please visit the links below for everything you need to get ready for the new school year. We look forward to a great year ahead!

Enjoy your wonderful weekend and we will see you soon!

Mr. Jeff Moore, Principal

18: District Institute Day/Back to School Bash- Graves/HMS

19: Building Institute Day

20: First Student Day (1st - 5th) - Late Start/Early Dismissal; Kindergarten Orientation/Screening

21: Kindergarten Orientation/Screening

22: First Day of Kindergarten/ PBIS Expectation Rotations/Tropical Sno Welcome Back Celebration

We are very excited to welcome new staff members that will be joining the Walker Community!

Anna Barban- K-1 Transitional Teacher

Julissa Garcia- 2-5 Transitional Teacher

Tammy Baker- Transitional Para

Laura Fraire- Transitional Para

Isamar (Izzy) Cardoza- Kindergarten Para

April Cericola- STEAM

Jennifer Schuster- Enrichment Interventionist

Laurel Heumann- Social Worker

Dorcy Covarrubias- Speech Language

Joe Umana- APE Transitional Teacher 2-5

Please see below for the names of your child's teacher.

Walker Curriculum Night will be held on Tuesday, September 9th from 6:00-7:30. This is a great opportunity for parents to visit the school, meet the teachers and staff, and learning about the curriculum and expectations implemented at Walker. Hope to see you there!

In an effort to increase safety at Walker Elementary School, with cooperation with the Bedford Park Police Department and the Village of Bedford Park, we will be implementing a student drop-off line for all families traveling by vehicles. This drop-off line will be monitored by school personnel, and supported by the Bedford Park Police Department. This line will be available from 7:25 AM to 7:50 AM and is located at 66th place, adjacent to Walker Elementary School. When dropping off students, please proceed to marked area. Drivers will remain in their vehicle, and students will exit out the passenger side of the vehicle. Students will be assisted by school personnel. All families wishing to walk their students to the school, please park your vehicle in the public parking area located on 67h Street in front of the Swanson Center.. Parking on residential streets is prohibited and will be strictly enforced by the Bedford Park Police Department. Please see below for detailed map and instructions. We thank you for your cooperation and support.

School District 104 provides bus transportation for students who live more than 1.5 miles from their home school or need to cross a dangerous intersection to get there. Transportation is not available for students living within walking distance, less than 1.5 miles from their home school. Families must register each student for bus service every school year through our online form.

Step-by-Step Guide

1. Check the Bus Schedule The bus schedule is available separately and can be viewed via the link below.

2. Review the Bus Policy

Parents must review, share with their students, and agree to the busing policy. The bus policy can be accessed through the link below.

3. Register for the Bus Service For the 2025–2026 school year, families can sign up using the district’s online bus registration form linked below.

4. Be Timely at the Bus Stop Students should arrive at the designated bus stop 15 minutes before the scheduled pickup time. Early delays are common, especially during the first weeks of school, bad weather, or heavy traffic.

5. Register Early to Avoid Missing Service All bus riders must be registered officially; students without registration will not be allowed to ride the bus.

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

Arrival Procedures

• Please utilize student drop of line if dropping off by vehicle. Breakfast begins at 7:30 am. Please enter through door 1.
• Students Walking to school can enter through door 4 or 5
• Parking is only available in the parking stalls on 67th street in front of the Swanson Center
• No parking on 66th Place

Dismissal Procedures

• Students will be dismissed at 2:50 each day.
• Door 1: Kindergarten & 1st Grade
• Door 4: Transitional Rooms and 3rd Grade
• Door 5: 2nd. 4th, and 5th
• No Parking on 78th Ave

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.

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