🌿 #ARinNOV8STEM Outdoor STEM Exploration Challenge: 2025 🌿 November 8 is National STEM Day, and we’re excited to share our school’s official challenge entry!
🎉 Our 1st graders took their curiosity outdoors this week during a visit to Apple Seeds in Fayetteville, AR. They became young scientists—using magnifying glasses to examine plant characteristics up close and flashlights to test whether leaves were translucent, transparent, or opaque. 🔍💡 Hands-on exploration like this helps our Wildcats see the world through a STEM lens — discovering that innovation starts with curiosity! 🌱✨
📍 Apple Seeds Teaching Farm Coordinates: 36.1190° N, 94.1230° W
📸 Mrs. Reed, Mrs. Davis, Ms. Struebing, and Mrs. Schwieso
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🌱 Big news, Wildcats!
We’re thrilled to launch our school-wide composting initiative — starting at mealtime! 🥕🍎🍞
All students will help reduce food waste and support our school garden by turning their leftovers into fresh, nutrient-rich soil each day. 🌻
Our Wildcats identified this need and took action to make a difference! As part of our Changemaker Initiative, classes are engaging in a Composting Challenge — and the winning class will take home the coveted Golden Worm Award! 🪱🏆 #SpringdaleFamily
🔺🔵🟢 Kindergarten Shape Hunt!
Mrs. Maize’s class had an exciting adventure exploring shapes all around our school! Students searched for circles, squares, triangles, and more — discovering that shapes are everywhere in our world. This hands-on activity helps build early geometry and observation skills through play and exploration. #SpringdaleFamily
☀️ Our 5th graders have been busy exploring the power of the Sun! Students designed and tested their own sundials to observe how shadows change throughout the day — a hands-on way to connect Earth’s rotation and the passage of time. #SpringdaleFamily
Our 1st graders have been exploring how light and sound waves help us understand the world around us! 🌟 Last week they learned that X-rays are powerful light waves doctors use to see inside our bodies. Mrs. Struebing’s class loved building skeletons with Q-tips and studying X-rays on the light tables! 💀🐾 #SpringdaleFamily
Exciting news! Our Wildcats got a special visit from the Springdale Fire Department today. Students have been asked to create their own home fire escape plans with their families. One student who submits a plan by November 10 will get to ride to school in a fire truck! Check the newsletter for all the details!
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🐝 Our 2nd graders buzzed with excitement as they created models of bees pollinating plants! They learned how pollinators help plants grow. 🌸 #SpringdaleFamily
Veterans Day Celebration
Do you have a Veteran to honor? Join us Monday, Nov. 11 at 8:05 AM for our 4th Grade Veterans Day performance. Please complete this form to share your family member’s name and connection so we can recognize them—whether or not they can attend.
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Do you have a Veteran to honor? Join us Monday, Nov. 11 at 8:05 AM for our 4th Grade Veterans Day performance. Please complete this form to share your family member’s name and connection so we can recognize them—whether or not they can attend.
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STEAM and sunshine! ☀️📚 Our Wildcats loved celebrating STEAM learning on Book Character Day with hands-on outdoor fun! #SpringdaleFamily
Tomorrow, October 31st: Families have two fun opportunities to join in the excitement with your child!
✨ Opportunity 1: Book Character Costume Parade – 8:05 AM
Cheer on your student and others as they parade around in their favorite book character costumes!
🔬 Opportunity 2: STEAM Day Activities
Families are invited to participate alongside their child during their scheduled 40 minute STEAM session.
STEAM Schedule (Track Area):
4th Grade: 8:30–9:10
1st Grade: 9:10–9:50
2nd Grade: 9:50–10:30
5th Grade: 10:30–11:10
Kindergarten: 11:15–11:55
3rd Grade: 1:20–2:00
Parking & Check-In: Please park in the north (back) parking lot and check in with a staff member in a neon vest on the track before joining your child.
Remember to bring your ID — all adults must be listed on the approved check-out list to participate.
During recess tomorrow, your student can purchase Kona Ice. Prices range from $ 4 - 7 dollars.
Friday, October 31st, is the last day to pick up your decorated pumpkins from Steamfest.
✨ Opportunity 1: Book Character Costume Parade – 8:05 AM
Cheer on your student and others as they parade around in their favorite book character costumes!
🔬 Opportunity 2: STEAM Day Activities
Families are invited to participate alongside their child during their scheduled 40 minute STEAM session.
STEAM Schedule (Track Area):
4th Grade: 8:30–9:10
1st Grade: 9:10–9:50
2nd Grade: 9:50–10:30
5th Grade: 10:30–11:10
Kindergarten: 11:15–11:55
3rd Grade: 1:20–2:00
Parking & Check-In: Please park in the north (back) parking lot and check in with a staff member in a neon vest on the track before joining your child.
Remember to bring your ID — all adults must be listed on the approved check-out list to participate.
During recess tomorrow, your student can purchase Kona Ice. Prices range from $ 4 - 7 dollars.
Friday, October 31st, is the last day to pick up your decorated pumpkins from Steamfest.
Happy Wacky Wednesday from our 2nd graders! 🤪💜🎉 #SpringdaleFamily
There will be no Cross Country this week. We will not be having practice on Tuesday or the race on Wednesday due to rain. The final Mini Wild Dog Race will be postponed, and we’ll share the new date as soon as it’s scheduled.
Thank you, Ms. Lassiter, for visiting with our 2nd graders last week and teaching them about the importance of bees as pollinators! Our students loved learning how bees help plants grow, food develop, and our environment stay healthy. Students even got to sample fresh honey from the hive! We appreciate you sharing your passion and expertise! 🐝 #SpringdaleFamily
We’re excited to partner with Explore Scientific! Use promo code WalkerSTEAM at checkout, and a portion of your purchase will support our Wildcat STEM Sustainability Fund. The code is valid through Sunday at midnight. Thank you for supporting our Wildcats! 🔭🌱 #SpringdaleFamily
🎃 Pumpkin Contest Results Are In! 🎃
Thank you to all of our amazing Wildcats who participated in this year’s pumpkin contest! Because of your excitement, creativity, and support, we raised $273.10 for our STEM Sustainability Fund during STEAMFEST last night! 🌱💡
We are proud to announce our winners:
🥇 1st Place: 5th Grade GT Group 1
🥈 2nd Place: Titus Thomas
🥉 3rd Place: Leo Fernandez
Each winner received a special goodie bag filled with surprises from Young CEO Squad and Mandy Hicks, Author. 📚✨
Thank you, Wildcats, families, and community partners for helping us make STEAMFEST a huge success. Your support fuels our students’ innovation all year long! 🐾
Our Wildcats are excited to launch their Student Market! Items range from $1–$3, with all proceeds going directly to our Wildcat STEM Sustainability Fund. Thank you for supporting student innovation and sustainability! 🌱 #SpringdaleFamily
🎃 TONIGHT: Walker’s Fall Carnival STEAMFEST! 🍂 5:30–7:30 PM | Free Admission Join us for fall games, STEM booths, interactive family activities, face painting, photo booth, and our pumpkin voting contest (bring spare change!). Hot dogs and burgers available for purchase from PTA in the bus drive! Additional paid experiences include Kona Ice Snow Cones, $1 cake walk, silent dessert auction, and a student market ($1–$3). Explore Scientific STEM kits will also be on sale, with 10% of all sales supporting our Wildcat STEM Sustainability Fund. Here's a copy of our event map to help you envision your evening! Come enjoy a fun family night! 🌟 #SpringdaleFamily
