Walker Bulldog News

Can you believe we have reached the middle of May? It seems like only yesterday, we were preparing for the start of the school year. Now our attention has turned to celebrating the accomplishments of the year and hosting online, interactive celebrations.

On Wednesday, we posted information about summer school on Seesaw. The full catalogue outlines the unique offerings we are providing to students this summer. In addition to our academic programing with the theme of "Finding Voices," students will have the opportunity to expand their knowledge base in creative way. Through partnerships with HABLA, The Warehouse Project and Gallery, The Little Read Schoolhouse, Opportunities for All, and other providers working in conjunction with SD 104, we are confident students will enjoy summer school.

The summer school program will be delivered in two 4-week long sessions. Session I will begin on June 8, 2021 and end on July 2, 2021. A two-week intermission will take place and then summer programming will resume on July 20, 2021 and end on August 13, 2021. Student may participate in either or both sessions.

Each session will be divided into an AM and a PM schedule. Core curricular areas will be taught in the morning from 8:00 – 11:00. Students who will remain on campus will have a lunch, recess and transition time between 11:00 and 11:45. PM programming will be focused on elective areas and will begin at 11:45 and students will be dismissed at 2:45.

Parents may sign their children up for both the morning academic session and choose from a menu of elective programming in the afternoon or either the morning or afternoon session.

Be sure to review the class offerings, and sign your child up today. You won't want to miss out on this amazing opportunity.

All the best,

Ms. Amanda Venegonia, Principal

Mrs. Sara Leone, Associate Principal

May 17: PBIS store closes

May 20: Super Hero Day Assembly at 9:00 AM

May 21: Virtual 4th Grade Step Up Event at 1:00 PM

May 27 & 28: Book/supply return

May 31: Memorial Day; No School

June 1: Last Day of School (all students attend AM session); PBIS Raffle

Our PBIS store will close on Monday, May 17. This will allow for any prizes that have been bought by students to be redeemed.

Students will have the next two weeks to earn more PAWS for the end of the year raffle. The raffle will be held on the last day of school. The student needs to be present (logged on to Zoom meeting) that day to win. If the prize they win is one that can emailed, it will be emailed to their parent. If it is one that has to be dropped off, then the prize will be deliverd to the student at home. If you have any questions, please email Mr. Hofer at chofer@sd104.us.

Raffle Prizes by Grade Level

Kindergarten, First Grade, and Second Grade (each grade has their own set of prizes)

• $20 Walmart gift card
• $20 pizza gift card
• Art set
• Fidget set
• Slime kit

Third Grade

• $20 Walmart gift card
• $20 pizza gift card
• $20 Roblox gift card
• Fidget set
• Slime kit

Fourth Grade

• $20 Walmart gift card
• $20 pizza gift card
• $20 Starbucks gift card
• $20 Roblox gift card
• Art set

As the weather continues to warm, we look to enjoying activities outdoors and exploring new and exciting places. Chicago Kids has compiled a list of 50 activities for families in an around Chicago. Check out these fun family options.

With the end of school quickly approaching, we would like to offer some reading suggestions over the summer. Students have made great progress this year, and we want them to continue to read throughout the summer. Consider setting aside time each day for independent reading or reading as a family. Looking for a good book? We've linked suggestions for you below. To quote author, Margaret Fuller, “Today a reader, tomorrow a leader.”

Heritage Middle School is offering summer athletic camps this year. Registration is currently open for all our camps and are for students entering 5th grade, 6th grade, 7th grade, and 8th grade. Register online using the link below. If you have questions, please contact Mr. Foreman at sforeman@sd104.us.

Monday, the FDA expanded the emergency use of the Pfzier vaccine to children as young as 12. The federal vaccine advisory committe met on Wednesday to vote on the approval of the vaccine for children.

To learn more about the Pfizer vaccine, Nurse Bianca encourages those interested and meeting the requirements to read the information below.

Postive Health Services will host a vaccination event at the Heritage/Graves complex, on May 19 from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM. Appointments will need to be scheduled using the link below. A parent does need to come with a minor, to obtain the vaccination.