Walker Elementary

Walker News for next week, May 5th-9th, 2025 https://secure.smore.com/n/k2q6a

Here is the Walker News for next week, May 5-09, 2025 Walker News for next week, May 5-09, 2025

It’s been an “in-tents” two weeks of testing, and our Wildcats showed up strong! We are so proud of their hard work, focus, and determination. They gave it their all, and that’s what counts! Way to go, Wildcats—you did your BEST on the TEST! #SpringdaleFamily

🍎Community Partner Spotlight: Apple Seeds🍎 At Walker Elementary, we are proud to partner with Apple Seeds 🍎—an incredible organization on a mission to increase access to fresh fruits and vegetables 🥕🍓 and empower young minds to lead healthy lifestyles 🌱. Through hands-on farm field trips 🚜 and interactive cooking experiences 🍽️, Apple Seeds creates opportunities for students to explore the world of nutritious foods, try new fruits and veggies 🥦, and build valuable culinary skills in a fun and engaging way 🎉. From harvesting produce to cooking their own healthy snacks, Apple Seeds provides our students with incredible experience they won’t forget! We’re so grateful for this ongoing partnership and look forward to more farm-filled adventures next school year 🧺. Thank you, Apple Seeds, for helping us grow healthy habits—one student at a time! #SpringdaleFamily #WalkerElementary #CommunityPartnerSpotlight #AppleSeedsArkansas

Happy Principal’s Day to our amazing Mrs. Ryan! You are truly one of a kind—full of energy, bursting with ideas, and always moving forward with passion and purpose. Your ambition is contagious, your drive is inspiring, and your kindness never goes unnoticed. Whether it’s leading with confidence or lifting others up with encouragement, you make a lasting impact every single day. We are so grateful for the way you love our kids, our school, and our community. You make this place better just by being you!💜

We had a very special STEAM Team meeting this morning at Walker Elementary! One student from each classroom was invited to join, and their voices made the meeting truly powerful. We reflected on the glows and grows from last week’s STEAM event, shared our favorite Wonder Lab experiences, reviewed the 4Cs and the Engineering Design Process, and discussed what’s ahead for the remaining STEAM stations this school year. It was such a meaningful opportunity for student agency—our Wildcats are thinking deeply about their learning, and their curiosity is contagious! Staff left the meeting feeling so inspired by our students’ insights and wonderings. Walker Elementary really is a great place to be! #SpringdaleFamily

One way we are encouraging our students to learn in creative ways is by activating our hallways! We’re incorporating science phenomena, interactive games, and collaborative learning experiences throughout our school. When our Wildcats walk down the hall, we want them to stay curious, engaged, and excited to learn because authentic learning happens everywhere at our school! #WildcatPride #CreativeLearning #SpringdaleFamily

Two Weeks from Today!🎉 Incoming Kindergartener Signing Day at Walker! 🗓️Tuesday, May 13th ⏰2:00-2:30pm 📍Walker Elementary School Calling all future Wildcats!🐾 Bring your preschooler to Walker Elementary for a special day to sign up for kindergarten, meet the teachers, and get a sneak peek inside our school. We can’t wait to welcome our newest Wildcats into the Walker family — it’s going to be a great year!

Only 4 weeks left of the school year! Each Monday until the end of the school year, we’ll be highlighting our Wildcats demonstrating one of the 4Cs — Creativity, Critical Thinking, Collaboration, and Communication! Today, we’re celebrating Creativity! Creativity is the ability to think outside the box, generate new ideas, and bring imaginative solutions to life. Here are examples of our Wildcats demonstrating their amazing creativity! Way to go, Wildcats! Stay tuned each week as we spotlight more of the 4Cs in action! #WildcatPride #4Cs #Creativity #SpringdaleFamily

🐾 We hope our Wildcats are having a wonderful weekend! We love a good mascot moment—whether it was a selfie with Walker Wildcat or a snap with Penny Pockets from First Security, we want to see it! 📸 Drop your favorite mascot pics in the comments and share the fun! 🎁 Every student who shares a photo before Monday morning will be entered into a drawing for a special prize—one lucky winner will get to choose an item from the treasure box! 🏆 The winner will be announced during Monday’s morning announcements! #SpringdaleFamily #MascotMoments #STEAMnightFun

Walker Elementary News for April 28-May2, 2025 https://secure.smore.com/n/g47mw

What an incredible night at Night at the Museum! We had an amazing turnout and are so thankful for every volunteer, staff member, and student who gave their time, energy, and creativity to make it a success. There was so much incredible learning and so many interests sparked throughout the night! A big thank you to our families and community for continuing to pour love and support into our school—Walker Elementary truly is a great place to be! #SpringdaleFamily

🍽️ Come Hungry Tonight! 🍽️ We’ve got two amazing food truck options at Night at the Museum to keep you fueled for all the fun! 🎉 🍰 Natty Cakes – Serving up delicious burgers, hot dogs, and fries! 🍗 Williams Famous Fried Chicken – Bringing their crispy, flavorful fried chicken and more! Here’s a sneak peek at their mouthwatering menu options—come ready to eat and enjoy! 📅 Date: April 24th 🕒 Time: 5-7 PM 📍 Location: Walker Elementary

SNEAK PEEK ALERT!! Get ready for an unforgettable evening at Night at the Museum! Here’s a little preview of what’s waiting for you… TONIGHT — Thursday, April 24th from 5:00–7:00 PM! You WON’T want to miss this! What’s in store? Giveaways 🎁 | Exploring Booths 🔍 | Chemical Reactions ⚗️ | Interactive Globes 🌍 | Fossils 🦖 | Engineering Challenges 🛠️ …and SO MUCH MORE! Bring the whole family for a night of fun, learning, and discovery! Best part - it's FREE!

Tonight’s the night we’ve all been waiting for… Walker Elementary presents: Night at the Museum! Join us for an unforgettable evening of fun, learning, and community! The best part - it's free! No tickets required! Explore vendor and student-led exhibits showcasing science, technology, engineering, art, and math—brought to life by our amazing Wildcats and community partners. Enjoy a Photo Booth, face painting, food trucks, and a scavenger hunt that ends with an amazing giveaway! You do NOT want to miss this exciting event—see you tonight!

🎉 Giveaway Alert! 🎉 We are so grateful for the amazing donations from our local community partners! Join us tonight for Night at the Museum and YOU could be one of the lucky winners! 🏆 Here’s a sneak peek at some of the incredible prizes up for grabs: 🎟 Jones Center Family Membership – Donated by the Jones Center 🦁 Turpentine Creek Passes – Donated by Turpentine Creek 🎡 12 Amazeum Passes – Donated by the Amazeum 🏕 1 Week at Camp War Eagle – Donated by Camp War Eagle 📚 Signed Copies of “Caroline’s Seashells” and “Izzy Lu’s Pancakes” – Donated by author Mandy Hicks 🧪 Slime & Sensory Basket – Donated by Playstreet Museum 🎒Backpacks and Goodies - Donated by Young CEO Squad 🥤Soda & Coffee - Donated by Dr. Pepper, courtesy of the McKenzie Family 🎁 Items Donated by School Donors – Including 2 dash cams, karaoke machine, outdoor radio, Starbucks cups, lights, phone charger, art activity, and tie-dye kits. 📅 Date: April 24th 🕒 Time: 5-7 PM 📍 Location: Walker Elementary Don’t miss your chance to win these amazing prizes, and don’t forget to thank our generous community partners for making this possible! We can’t wait to see you tonight at Night at the Museum!

Happy Administrative Professionals Day to Ms. Vickie, Ms. Gaby, and Ms. Michelle—our amazing all-stars! Your dedication, warmth, and incredible organizational skills are the heart of our school. We are beyond grateful for the countless ways you support our staff, students, and families each and every day. Thank you for everything you do—we truly couldn’t do it without you! Wishing you the happiest Administrative Professionals’ Day! 💐✨

Night at the Museum is almost here! Join us tomorrow night, Thursday, April 24th from 5–7 PM for an evening full of fun and creativity! We will have special opportunities in our library on a rotation schedule! Here’s our exciting line-up: 🗣️ 5:15 PM - Our rotation schedule will kick off with the Springdale High School Bilingual Bulldogs energizing the crowd with a powerful chant and inspire guests by sharing their personal journeys and stories. 📖 5:30 PM – Author Read Aloud with Judith McCann, author of “Things My Momma Said." Travel back in time to the Great Depression as Judith shares stories of farm animals, strawberry picking, and the magic of radios before TVs. It’s a heartwarming journey into the past you won’t want to miss! 🌺 5:45 PM – Performance by Selina Carlson, who will wow us with a beautiful hula dance performance! 📚 6:00 PM – Author Read Aloud with Mandy Hicks, author of the Izzy Lu’s Adventure series, following the sweet and silly adventures of a young family. 🎨 Following the read-alouds – Dive into a DIY interactive art activity at 6:15 PM, with Sydney Pederson, a Walker teacher and owner of The Unwelcome Mat! Students will get to stencil and design their very own custom pencil bag to take home! We are SO thankful for these incredible local authors, artists, and performers who are sharing their time and talents with our Wildcats! We can’t wait to see you there! Night at the Museum Thursday, April 24th, 5-7 PM Let’s make memories together! #SpringdaleFamily

Our Walker Wildcats had a blast singing the National Anthem at the Naturals game last night! It’s such a special tradition that we look forward to each year. Huge thanks to Mrs. Cramer for leading our students with heart and harmony!🎶

📚 ✍️ Young Writers Camp – Now Enrolling! We’re excited to share a FREE opportunity for current 4th and 5th grade students at Walker, Tyson, Westwood, and Elmwood Elementary who love to write—or want to! Young Writers Camp 🗓 June 16–27, 2025 🕣 8:30 AM – 2:30 PM (Monday–Friday) 📍Walker Elementary School 🎉 Snacks, T-shirt, and creative fun included! This camp is led by Springdale teachers and hosted by the Northwest Arkansas Writing Project. Students will engage in both creative and academic writing through hands-on learning in a fun, encouraging environment. ➡️ Register by returning the form to your child’s teacher or sign up online using the QR code on the flyer. Questions? Contact Ms. Karen Johnson at karen.johnson@sdale.org.