We are in the final stretch! As the school year begins to conclude, many school events and activities will begin to take place. Please pay close attention to these newsletters and all communication sent home and communicated via Seesaw.

Please remember to join us from STEAM Night on April 24th from 5-7 PM. This is an open house type event. Students and parents will spend time visiting various learning stations led by teachers and community partnerships.

Just a reminder, progress reports will be sent home today, April 12th.

Enjoy your wonderful weekend!

Mr. Jeff Moore, Principal

3:BAM Field Trip/Late Start/Paraprofessionals Days

4: School Librarian Appreciation Day

8: Student Recognition Rally

9: Kindergarten Field to the Bedford Park Police Station

10: Late Start

12: Progress Report Cards sent home

15: Student Recognition Rally

18: PTO Spring Dance 5PM-7PM

17: Kindergarten Field to the Bedford Park Fire Station

19: Teacher Institute. No student attendance

22: Earth Day/ Student Recognition Rally

23: Bus Driver Appreciation Day

24: Administrative Assistant Day/ Steam Night

26: PBIS Celebration/ Kindergarten Field to the Bedford Park Library

29: Student Recognition Rally

At Walker, we are very fortunate to have two amazing Administrative Assistants! Thank you Mrs. Gutierrez and Ms. Parra for all you do for the Walker community. You bring kindness, love, and support for our students, parents, and staff. Enjoy your special day!

Yearbooks order forms were sent home. Please send your orders in!

Some students at Walker school participate in Spanish Club taught Mrs. Rayas and Mrs. Cervantes. Students learn cultural and linguistic skill. Some picture of this year's activities are below.

The Kindergarten class at Walker School got to visit the Bedford Park Village Hall, Police Station, and Fire Station.

Walker students celebrate spring with an egg sprint. Students in all grade levels sprinted to gather eggs. They also had a chips and drink snack.

Every Monday, Walker School has Student Recognition Rallies. This is a time the entire school is together and we recognize the hard work of our school community. We will celebrate both academic and social emotional achievements.

Those students who were recognized on April 8th. Great job students!

Hello Walker Families,

Registration packets went home to all incoming 2nd and 6th graders. Please make your physician appointments now. All required medical forms are due before the first day of the 24-25 school year.

Remember to renew all action plans and medication authorization forms for students who require these forms for the 24-25 school year. Blank forms can be found using the health services link below or stop in the health office.

Refer to the attached letter of when to keep your child at home as well as how to inspect your child's hair for possible lice. This should be done frequently throughout the school year.

https://www.sd104.us/page/health-services

Bianca Vazquez MSN, RN, PEL-CSN

District 104 School Nurse

Walker Elementary

708-458-7150

Ext: 7301

Please reference the E-Learning Plan below if you have any questions regarding eLearning.

In summary, students will independently work on assignments on SeeSaw provided by the students teachers. Assignments, should be completed that day by 3PM. If assignment's are not completed, that student will be marked absent. If a student does complete their assignments at a later time but no later than 7:50 AM on the day after returning to school, the attendance will be modified to present.

Please reach out to the teacher via SeeSaw and building principal if you have any questions.

Thank you.

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.

Arrival

Students are to be dropped off no earlier than 7:30 AM at door 1 (8:30 on Wednesdays). Breakfast is served from 7:30-& 7:50 AM. Please do not park on 78th Ave.

Dismissal

Students will be dismissed at 2:50 each day.

Kindergarten-1st- New office area.

2nd-3rd- Door 1

4th-5th Grade will exit from door 5 (adjacent to playground)

Please use the link below to register for the bus and view transportation schedules.

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

Please use the link below for all breakfast/lunch menus.

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