The Bulldog Briefs

We hope everyone had an amazing Fall break. It was very nice seeing many of you at our conferences. The month of December is packed with so many activities. Please read through this update carefully. If you have any questions, please reach out.

Have a wonderful weekend!

In Partnership,

Mr. Jeff Moore, Walker Principal

Countdown to Winter Break Begins (See Flyer Below)

8: 4th Grade Agg in the Class

13: BAM Field Trip to Fair Oaks Farm

16: Holiday Show Rehearsal

17: Holiday Show Performance @ 9:30 (See Flyer Below)

17: PBIS Movie Celebration

18: PTO Holiday Ball (See Flyer Below)

19: Early Dismissal (1:50)

22: Winter Break Begins

1/5: Classes Resume

Thank you to the Bedford Park Fire Department for supporting Walker families with a coat drive. If your child needs a coat this winter season, please contact Walker School at 708-458-7150. Stay Warm!

Walker School will continue to partner with the charitable organization- Love Smiles this year. Please see the flyer below for an opportunity to support this amazing organization this holiday season.

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

First and foremost, cold weather temperatures are upon us. Please make sure your student is appropriately dressed for the weather (coat and sweater) as students go outside for recess. Remind students to wash their hands frequently as well as wipe down chrome books daily to prevent the spread of germs. Please refer to the attachment of when to keep your student home when ill.

Next, Dental Day at Walker is February 19th. 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.

Hearing and vision referrals were sent home. Please follow up with the appropriate physician and return the medical paperwork as soon as possible. Adequate hearing and vision are key for great academic performance.

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

Bianca Vazquez MSN, RN, PEL-CSN

This week students are learning all about empathy — understanding how others feel and showing kindness through our words and actions. We’re also taking time to reflect on what we’re thankful for, both big and small! Through stories, discussions, and activities, students are practicing how to put themselves in someone else’s shoes and express appreciation for the people and moments that make their days brighter.

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!

SD104 Families — You’re invited! Join us for a festive evening packed with holiday fun and cheer! Don’t miss out!

Register here: https://forms.office.com/r/a0iBxeYw4D

Familias de SD104 — ¡Están invitadas! Únanse a nosotros para una noche festiva llena de diversión y espíritu navideño. ¡No se lo pierdan!

Regístrese aquí: https://forms.office.com/r/a0iBxeYw4D

Come out and support the District 104 Band program at their annual Breakfast with Santa Event on Sunday, December 14th, from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. The event will feature performances by the band, an all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast buffet, photo opportunities with Santa Claus, and raffle baskets/giveaways. All proceeds from the event go to supporting the band with new instruments, new music, and travel opportunities!

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

On Friday December 4th, 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 November. 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.