The Bulldog Briefs

As a parent of two young children and a Principal to many more, I am so thankful Halloween is on a Friday this year. We had a fun afternoon with the parade and Trunk or Treat. Thank you to our PTO and all those who participated and joined us for our parade.

We have a lot to celebrate this month! Our school received a Commendable designation on our school report card. As a reflective leader, I am able to use that information and other information gathered to create a more effective school climate and ultimately a better Walker. We will continue to leverage all of our resources, plan strategically, and meet the needs of all of our students. We will continue to celebrate all our student successes, build trust within the community, collaborate with parents, and reflect on our practices.

Thank you so much for all your support and partnership!

Walker has its annual school board spotlight on November 11, 2025 @ 7PM.. During my brief presentation, I will share why we are so proud of our school community. I hope you can make it.

Enjoy your wonderful weekend!

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.

Report Cards will be sent home on November 21st with conferences schedule on the 24th. You classroom teacher will reach out with s signup form (either digital or paper).

Hello Walker families! Please see below for important announcements.

Nov 6th: Hearing and vision res-creenings.

Feb 19th: Dental Day at Walker school. Use the QR code attached to sign up. This is a free dental exam and will meet the registration requirement for kindergarten, 2nd and 6th grade.

Cold and flu season is here. Please see the attached " Notes from the Nurse" of when to keep your student home when ill. Always follow up with the main office and/or nurse for next steps.

In addition, Hand Foot and Mouth disease is a typical seasonal illness that can occur. Please review for your knowledge.

Your cooperation and support are greatly appreciated!

Bianca Vazquez MSN, RN, PEL-CSN

Students have been learning about responsibility, safety, and the importance of using words instead of actions to express themselves. We discussed how being responsible means making good choices, following directions, and keeping ourselves and others safe. Students practiced ways to use kind and respectful words when they feel upset or frustrated. It’s been wonderful to see them growing in their ability to communicate and problem-solve in positive ways!

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!

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

On Friday the 31st, we celebrated students who showed "Excellence in Listening"!

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.