
Walker Elementary
April 17-21, 2023
School Mission Statement: Empowering all Walker Elementary students to be respectful, responsible, and contributing citizens.
School Vision Statement: Walker Elementary is committed to developing a community of learners who are safe, respectful and responsible.
2023 WALKER EVENTS
The events for spring 2023 can be found listed below. Please mark your calendar with these events.
- April 18 - 2nd & 5th Grade MAP Reading Testing
- April 19 - 2nd & 5th Grade MAP Math Testing
- April 20 - 1st Grade MAP Reading Testing
- April 20 - 3rd Grade Dental Screening
- April 20 - Spirit/Skate Night at Roller City! 6 - 8 pm
- April 21 - 1st Grade MAP Math Testing
- April 22 - Saturday Roar at Walker from 9:00am-2:00pm
- April 24-28 -3rd Grade ACT Aspire Testing
- April 28 - Semi Formal Dance 6:30 - 8:00pm
- May 1-5 4th & 5th -Grade ACT Aspire Testing
- May 1-5 - Teacher Appreciation Week
- May 3 - Walk, Bike and Roll to School
- May 3 - Walk, Bike & Roll to School Celebration Day!
- May 4 - 3rd Grade MAP Math Testing
- May 5 - Chuck E Cheese Spirit Night 3:00-9:00 pm
- May 6 - Saturday Roar at Walker from 9:00am-2:00pm
- May 4 & 5 - Mom Shop - $1.00
- May 11 - Lunch with Moms or Loved Ones (Kindergarten, 2nd, & 4th Grade ONLY)
- May 12 - Lunch with Moms or Loved Ones (1st, 3rd, 5th Grade ONLY)
- May 15 - 5th Grade Little Olympics at Har-Ber High School 9:00am-1:00pm
- May 16 - Book Bowl for Grades 3-5
- May 16 - Internet Safety Night at TG Smith Elementary at 6:00 pm
- May 17 - Family Read-In Day on the Track - Summer Theme (bring a beach towel)
- 8:30 4th Grade
- 9:00 2nd Grade
- 9:30 5th Grade
- 10:00 Kindergarten
- 10:30 1st Grade
- 11:00 3rd Grade
- May 18 - Senior Walk at 1:30
- May 20 Saturday Roar at Walker from 9:00am-2:00pm
- May 22 - 5th Grade Celebration 9:30 am & Kindergarten Celebration 1:30 pm
- May 23 - GT Play at 9:30am
- May 23 - PreK Celebration 1:00
- May 24 - Talent Show 8:30,
- May 25- Fun/Field Day
- May 26 -Kickball & Greet the New Grade & Last Day of School End 4th Quarter (44 days)
Thank you for your partnership,
Mrs. Lynn Ryan, Principal, lryan@sdale.org
Mrs. Carrie Farris, Assistant Principal, cfarris@sdale.org
Explanation of the Schedule for Lunch with Moms or Loved Ones
On May 11th - 1st, 3rd, and 5th will be eating in the classrooms and on May 12th, kindergarten, 2nd, and 4th grades will be eating in the classrooms. Our classrooms do not have space to host guests, but we would love to have you on any other date if this schedule does not work for your family.
SENIOR WALK
The Seniors will walk through the hallways to be celebrated by Walker teachers and students. Our current students will be thrilled to see you walking in your cap and gown. Celebration music will be playing and, of course, high-5s are expected! After your celebration walk, we will have a short assembly followed by a reception in your honor with your former teachers.
KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION 2023-2024
Kindergarten enrollment starts March 1st! If your child attends our Pre-K program, you will not register online but you will be given other instructions from the teacher. If you have questions, please call Walker Elementary at (479)750-8874.
Did you know your child has access to our on-line library from home?
The Lightbox Learning Classroom Solutions are web-based products that have everything you need to help your child discover the joy of learning. Each digital title comes packed with unique, fully integrated multimedia features, including embedded videos, slideshows, and curated weblinks. High-quality audio narration helps students improve literacy. Please help your child read books on devices at home. Time spent reading will help your child learn to read and to read to learn!
ELD Newsletter
Have you ordered your Wildcat a 2022-23 Walker Yearbook, yet?
Order your Walker Elementary yearbook today. Go to https://ybpay.lifetouch.com/Order/SelectStudent?isAdvertisementOnly=False Our Walker Elementary code is: 8405323. Yearbooks cost $20 for a soft cover or $25 for a hard cover. The front cover of our 2022-23 yearbook was designed by Nora. Congratulations, Nora! Nora's design included our school mascot and our district logo.
Lifetouch offers soft and hard cover yearbooks.
Have your child's name added to the front cover for $5.00.
Front Cover
Walker Elementary
The Walker Wildcat & The Springdale District Logo
Back Cover
Springdale Public Schools
ESL Office Supports for Families
If you need an interpreter our ESL office available 8 am - 4 pm. Ms. Gaby is also able to answer questions in Spanish at Walker from 7:30-4:00. We have a school program for parents to learn English while also learning how to support their child's learning needs. Please see the information below to join our Springdale Family Literacy Program. Our Springdale Family Literacy Program will start the year online. If you or someone you know is looking for classes in English, check out the information linked at the bottom of this newsletter.
THE POWER OF YET
In-School Counseling Services
Arisa Health / Ozark Guidance Counseling (OGC) has partnered with us to provide school counseling services for students and families. If you would like to get your child into these services you can either call our school counselor, Mrs. Erin Waterman or call the service provider directly and ask to schedule an intake appointment. If you call directly, remember to say that your child attends Walker Elementary in Springdale. OGC (479) 750-2020
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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
Twitter: @WalkerWildcats1