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Parent Newsletter for May 2-6, 2022

Walker ElementaryParent 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!

Teacher Appreciation May 2-6

Teacher Appreciation May 2-6

Hello! Teacher appreciation week is coming up! 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.

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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

Student Covid 19 Positive Reporting Form Link
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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.

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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

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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.

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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.

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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.

PTA Membership Information
Form to join Walker PTA
Free & Reduced Lunch Application Link
Links to apply for your child to qualify for a free or reduced lunch. You may either print and submit a paper form or use the links to apply online.
Link to enroll in The After School Program
Enlace para inscribirse en el programa extracurricular
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Springdale, Arkansas - May 25 - The Dollar General Literacy Foundation recently awarded Springdale Family Literacy Program a $9342.00 grant to support family literacy. This local grant is part of the Dollar General Literacy Foundation's recent award of $10.5 million donation to support summer, family, and adult literacy programs, representing the organization's largest one-day grant donation in its 28-year history.

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Connect to Walker Elementary on Social Media

Walker Elementary has a Facebook page for the school, EAST, KKids, and PTA. Like all these pages to keep up with the latest school information. Click on the links below to get to each page. Then click on the like button to follow our pages. Once you like our pages, you will see our posts in your Facebook newsfeed.


Walker Elementary tiene una página de Facebook para la escuela, EAST, KKids y PTA. Haga clic en el boton Me gusta a todas estas páginas para mantenerse al día con la información más reciente de la escuela. Haga clic en los enlaces a continuación para acceder a cada página. Luego haga clic en el botón Me gusta para seguir nuestras páginas. Una vez que siga nuestras páginas, verá nuestras publicaciones en su suministro de noticias de Facebook.

Parents: We would love your feedback. Please click on the link below and let us know how to get better.

Springdale Parent and Family Engagement Survey
Encuesta de Participación para Padres y Familia
Katak in Etale (Survey in Marshallese)
Walker Elementary School Facebook Page
Please follow our Walker Facebook page for important information about upcoming events and to learn about what is happening at Walker Elementary school.
Walker Elementary EAST Facebook Page
Walker Elementary EAST is an educational program that combines self-direction, teamwork, service and cutting-edge technology in a manner that helps students to develop their own interests and aptitudes in a positive environment.
Walker Elementary PTA Facebook page
Please like our Walker PTA Facebook page to stay updated on upcoming PTA events and volunteer opportunities.
Walker Elementary KKIDS Facebook Page
KKids is open to all 3rd-5th-grade students. KKids students are leaders who strive to do amazing things for our school, the community, and the world.
Mrs. Cavitt's GT Website
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About Walker Elementary

Instagram Account: Walker_Elementary_School

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

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