Walker Elementary

2nd grade engineers in action! Students designed and built supply cases that could securely hold five crayons. They tested their designs by dropping them to see if the cases stayed intact, applying the engineering process to solve a real-world problem. #SpringdaleFamily

Kindergarten engineers in action! Students designed and built shelters for their Lego people as they explored one of the basic needs of living things—shelter. Just like animals and plants need specific things to survive, shelter helps living things stay safe during harsh weather conditions. #SpringdaleFamily

Our 5th graders investigated decomposers in action through a worm lab, observing earthworms' behavior to explain how worms help break down organic matter. Students explored how matter is cycled through ecosystems as nutrients are returned to the soil to support new plant growth. #SpringdaleFamily

Here is the Walker News for Next Week, September, 8-12, 2025
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K–2 enrichment groups are activating their creative thinking skills by exploring and designing their own ice planets! Students discussed how water freezes to form ice, then collected temperature data as their “sun” flashlights slowly melted their frozen worlds. #SpringdaleFamily

These Wildcats are cultivating curiosity through robotics, by exploring engineering and coding in action! #SpringdaleFamily

📢 Reminder:

Cross Country is today from 3:15–4:00 PM. Parents, please pick up in the back parking lot using your car tag.

ROAR After School Program starts today from 3:15–5:30 PM. Car riders will be picked up in the front with your car tag.

📢 Here’s the Staff Newsletter for next week (September 2–5, 2025).
✨ Reminder: No School on Monday, September 1st for Labor Day.
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📢 Here’s the Staff Newsletter for next week (September 2–5, 2025).
✨ Reminder: No School on Monday, September 1st for Labor Day.
https://secure.smore.com/n/jswyr

Mrs. Cebuhar’s 4th and 5th grade GT students had an exciting field trip on Wednesday! Their day began at the Tontitown Historical Museum, where they explored a discovery box created through a partnership between Helen Tyson Middle School and the museum. Next, they headed to Crystal Bridges for an engaging Art & Science Tour and Workshop. Inspired by their experiences, students are now eager to begin passion projects in collaboration with community partners. These projects will be showcased at STEAM-FEST later this fall, as well as during a special “Living Museum” Wonder Wednesday event, where students will work to cultivate curiosity across our Wildcat community. #SpringdaleFamily #CultivateCuriosity

Help us welcome Mrs. Nichols to the Walker family – she’s excited for an outstanding year with our Wildcats!

Reminder: Today (Wednesday) is an early out day.
K-5 students dismiss at 1:50 PM to allow teachers time for
Collaborative Team Meetings focused on student learning.

Please plan for an earlier pick-up!

Our 4th graders have officially begun their engineering unit! They kicked things off by designing sturdy benches out of index cards, exploring collisions with ramps and marbles, and creating exciting chain reactions. We can’t wait to see what they engineer next! #SpringdaleFamily

🏃‍♂️ Walker Cross Country – Run with the Wildcats!

Students are invited to join Walker Cross Country – a fun way to stay active, build confidence, and run together as a team!

👟 Parent Information Meeting
📅 Tuesday, August 26, 2025
⏰ 3:45 PM
📍 Walker Cafeteria

If you’d like to learn more, come to the meeting! Coach Heather will share details and answer questions.

✅ Ready to Sign Up? Use this form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdLfsJeInJRPjRDccpF4FcghVIzLQmuocL0wsDL6CJFFPXDIw/viewform

❓ Questions? Contact our volunteer parent coach, Heather Ruminer:
📞 501-206-1207 | 📧 heather.ruminer@gmail.com

3rd grade scientists are hard at work! They’re learning to think critically and make connections to the world around them. During today’s Wonder Lab, 3rd graders furthered their exploration into the forces of magnets and even began designing their own magnetic mazes! #SpringdaleFamily

What a great Monday, Walker Wildcats!
We loved seeing all the smiles and energy as we kicked off a new week together. Let’s keep the momentum going strong all week long! 🐾✨

#WalkerWildcats #SpringdaleFamily #MondaySmiles

Walker Newsletter: Here is this week’s Parent News to help you stay informed. We are ready to start Week 3, August 15-29.

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This week our K–2 enrichment groups went on a shape and pattern adventure! 🔸🔺🔹 They discovered patterns all around us and engaged in exploration with natural specimens, including plants, rocks, and bugs, each of which was full of amazing designs from our world!🌿 #SpringdaleFamily

🌿 Our 5th graders dived into their ecosystem unit this week! They explored food chains through a fun, collaborative game that showed how all living things are connected. 🐇🦅🌱 #SpringdaleFamily