Walker Elementary

Happy Summer, Walker Wildcats! This newsletter highlights opportunities for summer fun at Walker in our Summer ROAR program and events happening in the community. Enjoy the adventure ahead! https://secure.smore.com/n/awc29

🎉 Tomorrow’s the big day… FUN & FIELD DAY is here and it's our LAST day of School!🎉 We’re wrapping up the year with bubbles, sunshine, inflatables, and nonstop fun! 🫧☀️🎈 Make sure your student’s waiver is turned in so they can enjoy all the activities. Want to catch your kiddo in action? 🥳 Just head straight to the track at the times listed below. 5th: 9–10 AM 3rd: 10–11 AM 4th: 11–12 PM Kinder: 12–1 PM 1st: 1–2 PM 2nd: 2–3 PM It’s going to be a day full of laughter, bubbles, inflatables, and amazing memories! 🐾

💜 Wildcat News! 💜 We are excited to welcome Mr. Ben Thompson as the new Assistant Principal at Walker Elementary! Mr. Thompson brings valuable experience in education and leadership. He met our staff today and will be introduced to students during tomorrow’s morning assembly. Learn more about Mr. Thompson in the official district announcement: https://secure.smore.com/n/nf2pu-ben-thompson-named-walker-ap?ref=email Join us in welcoming Mr. Thompson as he steps into his position at Walker!

🎓💜 Congratulations to our 5th grade Walker Wildcats! As you finish this chapter and head to middle school, we celebrate your growth, your accomplishments, and the bright future ahead. We look forward to celebrating each of you again when you return to walk our hallways one last time on your senior walk day. 🌟🎈 We hope you will enjoy the pictures and video from this celebration of YOU! 🎉#SpringdaleFamily #WalkerWildcats #OnceAWildcatAlwaysAWildcat 💜 https://secure.smore.com/n/59e7t

🎓💜 Congratulations to our Walker Wildcats on completing Kindergarten! Oh, the places you will go. We are so proud of all you’ve accomplished this year. Your future is filled with promise and possibility.🎉🎈 We hope you will enjoy the pictures and video from this big event. 🌟 #SpringdaleFamily #WalkerWildcats https://secure.smore.com/n/yxcwgv

🎉 Summer ROAR at Walker Elementary! 🎉 Wildcats entering grades 1–5 (2025–2026), join us for four weeks of fun — STEAM projects, games, crafts, field trips & more! Lunch & snacks included! 📅 Sessions: June 9–12, June 23–26, July 7–10, July 14–17 (Students Must Attend all 4 days of the session) 🕘 9 AM–2 PM, Mon–Thurs 🚌 Bus pick-up by 8:30 AM 🚪 Doors open at 8:45 AM 📞 Questions? Call 750-8874 or text 479-409-7161 Let’s make this the best summer yet! 🌟 To sign up, use the link below or return the orange ROAR form. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeQ_2ssV3iPSQEdHju_jE1YbRPJbcbsJskU-T_0iQ71AIewhQ/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=112386352311279599790

🍦 We had the sweetest time in the Wonder Lab today! A huge thank you to MarShae’s Sweet Escape for joining us and sharing the cool chemistry behind their unique ice cream and the inspiring story of their entrepreneurial journey. Our students and staff had an absolute blast! We’re so grateful for amazing community partners like MarShae’s who pour into our school — let’s return the favor and show our support! 🎉 Don’t miss their Grand Opening on Tuesday, June 3rd in Bentonville! #CommunityPartners #STEMinAction #SpringdaleFamily

Panera Bread Fundrasier is Tonight! 5471 W Sunset Ave (in front of Sam’s Club). 4 - 8 pm. Mention Walker Elementary when ordering or use the online code: FUND4U Thanks for supporting your schools PTA so we can support the teachers and staff.

Only 1 week left of the school year! Today we celebrate Communication — the final of the 4Cs! Communication is the ability to clearly express ideas, listen to others, and share information effectively. Here are examples of our Wildcats demonstrating strong communication skills through speaking, writing, and teamwork! Way to go, Wildcats! We are so proud of all you’ve accomplished! #WildcatPride #4Cs #Communication #SpringdaleFamily

🎉 Congratulations to the Walker Elementary graduates! 🎓We are so proud of each of you and can’t wait to see what adventures you experience next. Once a Wildcat, always a Wildcat! 💜 #SpringdaleFamily #OnceaWildcatAlwaysaWildcat https://secure.smore.com/n/xbqt2

Here is the Walker News for the last week of school, May 19–23, 2025. The Last Day of School (Make-Up from Snow Day) is this Friday, May 23, 2025. https://secure.smore.com/n/nwzfb8

🎉 Today is PTA Paw-Mart! 🐾 The PTA will be set up in the Cafeteria before school from 7:15-7:45AM — don’t miss out on the last Paw-Mart of the year! 🎉 📋 A price list is posted on the PTA Facebook page so our Wildcats can plan ahead and help keep the line moving smoothly. 🐱 🛍️ Items range from $1 to $5.

We had an amazing Kindergarten Signing Day, welcoming many of our future Wildcat Kindergarteners into our school! Families had the chance to sign up for kindergarten, greet the grade, and get a sneak peek of all the fun ahead. Don’t forget to register your future kindergartner for Kindergarten Jumpstart! Morning and afternoon sessions are available on Monday, July 28 and Tuesday, July 29. Sign-up link is in the comments! #SpringdaleFamily

🎉 Hello Incoming Kindergarten Families! 🎉 Just a reminder — TODAY at 2:00 PM is our Kindergarten Signing Day! ✍️ We can’t wait to celebrate this special moment with you and your child as they take their first step into elementary school! 🏫💛 Come join us to: ✨ Celebrate your Wildcat's big day 📘 Learn all about Kindergarten at Walker ☀️ Sign up for our Summer Jump Start program We’re so excited to meet you! 🐾

We’re thrilled to welcome back MarShae’s Sweet Escape to Walker Elementary for Fun & Field Day next Tuesday, May 20th! Get ready for an amazing nitrogen ice cream experience—a cool treat and a crowd favorite we’re so excited to enjoy again! #SpringdaleFamily

We are so proud of our amazing Wildcat educators! At tonight’s school board meeting, Mrs. Wilson was recognized for being named the new principal of Parson Hills. We know she will lead Parson Hills with the same dedication and love she has shown at Walker. Mrs. Schwieso was also honored as Walker’s Teacher of the Year! She continually goes above and beyond to support our students and school community. Once a Wildcat, always a Wildcat! #SpringdaleFamily

Only 2 weeks left of the school year! Today we celebrate Collaboration — one of the 4Cs! Collaboration is working together with others to achieve a common goal by sharing ideas, listening, and supporting one another. Here are examples of our Wildcats demonstrating outstanding collaboration skills in their classrooms and on projects! Way to go, Wildcats! Let’s finish strong! #WildcatPride #4Cs #Collaboration #SpringdaleFamily

Happy Mother’s Day to all the amazing mothers, grandmothers, aunts, and special people who pour their hearts into raising our little Wildcats! We are so thankful for each of you—for loving your babies so well and sharing them with us. Your care and devotion mean the world! #SpringdaleFamily

Walker News for next week, May 12-16, 2025. https://secure.smore.com/n/1temk-walker-elementary

5th graders enjoying the great weather on a fun Friday! #SpringdaleFamily