Walker Elementary
Parent Newsletter for May 2-6, 2022
It's Time for Teacher Appreciation
Teacher appreciation is this week, May 2-6, 2022. We are going to recognize and honor Walker's hardworking and dedicated teachers with daily treats next week, May 2nd -May 6th. We have many special surprises planned for our teachers to treat them for all of their incredible work. Please join us in giving our teachers a great big THANK YOU!
Dear Walker Families,
Please mark your calendar with the important dates listed below.
May 2-6 - 4th & 5th Grade ACT Aspire Testing Week (please avoid out of school appointments)/3rd-grade NWEA MAP W/Th
May 4-Walk, Bike, and Roll to School!
May 9 - 1st Grade Program & PTA Meeting at 6:00 pm
May 16 - Talent Show Try-Outs
May 18 - Senior Walk at 1:30
May 23 - Pre-K Celebration at 1:00
May 24 - 5th Grade Celebration at 9:30
May 24 - Kindergarten Celebrations 12:15-2:45
May 25 - Literacy Day
May 26 - Food Day-Fun & Field Day
May 27 Talent Show
May 31 Last Day of School (Includes 2 days added from days missed due to weather)
If your child tests positive for Covid-19
You should report here.
You may return to school after 5 days if they do not have symptoms or if symptoms are improving
They should wear a mask for an additional 5 days
If they are unable to wear a mask, they should quarantine for 10 days
They can not return until they are fever-free for 24 hours
If your child is exposed to someone with Covid
They no longer need to report an exposure or quarantine unless they develop symptoms.
If you have any questions, please call the school office or email Nurse Candace Brantly (cerwin@sdale.org)
- Morning Routines: Car line Drop Off is between 7:15 and 7:45: Students cannot be dropped off at school before 7:15. Adult supervision begins at 7:15, and students cannot be unattended before adults are on duty. If your child arrives after 7:45 am, they need to be signed in to the office by a parent or guardian. You can scan the QR code on your car tag to do this; however, we ask that you still walk them to the front door. If students come up to the door by themselves and if no one is in the office, they are locked out. Thank you for helping us ensure the safety of all our Wildcats! All students can get a free breakfast from 7:15-7:45 in our cafeteria. Morning Choir Practice is at 7:15 on Wednesdays and Thursdays, so the car line may be a bit more crowded at that time on those dates. Thank you for your understanding!
- Dismissal: School dismisses at 3:00 pm. If your child has a doctor's appointment and needs to be checked out early, we ask that you please bring a doctor's note to excuse his absence. We don't allow check-outs after 2:30 pm. Please plan accordingly. If you need to make changes to the way your child goes home, please call the office and make changes before 2:30 pm
- Car Line: Please remain in your car at all times in the car rider line. Students have worked very hard on becoming independent workers and learners this year, and helping them be independent in getting out of the car keeps everything running smoothly. The driveways and roads cannot be blocked when out on 40th Street in the car line, per Springdale Police Department.
- PTA: Did you know that you can support our PTA with your Amazon purchases and/or by purchasing a membership to our local Sam's Club? More information is linked below.
- Are you or someone you know looking for a job? We are looking for substitute teachers and bus drivers for the 2021-22 school year! If you are interested, please reach out to Mrs. Ryan or our district website for more information!
- Lost and Found: We already have a very large collection of items that are in our lost and found. Please make sure you have the student's name clearly marked on tags or inside a garment that may be removed throughout the day (coats/jackets, hoodies, etc.).
Our job is to serve your child and your family! Please let us know if you have questions or need help.
Thank you for your partnership,
Mrs. Lynn Ryan, Principal, lryan@sdale.org
Mrs. Carrie Farris, Assistant Principal, cfarris@sdale.org
Young Writers Camp for 4th and 5th Graders
Southwest Junior High is offering a FREE summer camp for 4th and 5th grade Walker students who love to write or want to get better at it. It will include games, a t-shirt, weekly field trips, and writing fun! The dates are June 13-24 8:30-2:30 at Southwest Junior High. Click this link for a Registration Form.
Would you like to eat lunch with your child?
Grade Level Lunch Times
Kindergarten: 10:45-11:15
First Grade: 11:00-11:30
Second Grade: 11:15-11:45
Third Grade: 11:30-12:00
Fourth Grade: 11:45-12:15
Fifth Grade: 12:00-12:30
Teacher Appreciation Week
Wow! We made it to May. I am so excited about teacher appreciation week this year and showing our teachers some love and attention. The tradition of Teacher Appreciation Week comes from the National Teacher Appreciation Day that was celebrated on a Tuesday every first week of May, according to the National Day Calendar. Although its origins are not entirely clear, it seems to have started in 1953 when Eleanor Roosevelt convinced the 81st Congress to proclaim a National Teacher Day, according to the National Education Association.
After 1953, the National Teacher Day morphed into what we see today as Teacher Appreciation Week.
What is the importance of Teacher Appreciation Week?
Even though most typical celebrations became inevitably altered by COVID-19, it is still important to take time to appreciate the significance of teachers. More specifically, Teacher Appreciation Week is an excellent way for students and parents to reflect on the enormous role that teachers play in their daily lives. It is also significant to honor how teachers have been dealing with all the difficulties the past two years have brought to them. Teacher Appreciation Week is a great time to remember that teachers, just like students, are also facing some challenges during this difficult time. Please reach out to the office if you would like more information about who the teacher appreciation contact person is for your child’s class.
Sam's Club is offering a great fundraising opportunity for our Walker Elementary PTA. Join Sam's Club for $45 and 33% comes back to our PTA!
So if you have been thinking of joining, now is a perfect time! They have some great food and other items at some great prices, and our local Sam's Club has been a great community partner with our school and PTA.
Here's the link where you can join to give Walker Elementary PTA credit: https://www.groupraise.com/offer-campaigns/202
If you are already a member, share with friends so that they can enjoy the perks of Sam's membership while also giving to Walker Elementary PTA.
If you shop on Amazon, you can support our PTA with a few easy steps!
Who shops on Amazon? At NO cost to you, you can help support the PTA just with a click. All you have to do is turn on AmazonSmile so with qualifying orders the PTA receives .5%. You do nothing extra at the time of purchase. As long as it’s turned on they do the rest.
You may think .5% isn’t much but it can really add up. Every little bit helps.
Comment if you are supporting Walker Elementary PTA thru AmazonSmile!
Don’t forget to share this post so friends and family can support your child’s school. They don’t have to live here to support. If they purchase on Amazon they can help.
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About Walker Elementary
Email: lryan@sdale.org
Website: http://walker.sdale.org/
Location: 1701 S 40th St, Springdale, AR 72762, USA
Phone: (479)750-8874
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Walker-Elementary-School-153949846329/?fb_dtsg_ag=AdwRYGYALRWaOM_WFS6amN-KET7MLpVyEIsHP67NBtqKpw%3AAdzbMII6M5eTTkPHoihXX-c_sZfj8FhoBtbfGpEfoEMIPA
Twitter: @WalkerWildcats1



