Walker Elementary

🐾 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.

🦋 Community Partner Spotlight: Pateyn Privett – U of A Entomology Department 🐞 We are excited to welcome Pateyn Privett, a student from the University of Arkansas Entomology Department, to Night at the Museum! 🏫 🔬 Entomologists study insects—the fascinating creatures that play a vital role in our world! 🌎 From 🐝 pollinators that help our food grow to 🦗 decomposers that break down organic matter, insects are essential to our ecosystems. Come explore the science of bugs, see some real specimens up close, and discover how STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math) plays a role in the study of insects! 🔎🧪 📅 Mark your calendars! 🗓 Date: April 24 ⏰ Time: 5:00 - 7:00 PM 📍 Location: Walker Elementary Don’t miss this exciting opportunity to learn about the world of insects and how they impact our daily lives! 🐜✨

Teacher Appreciation Week is Almost Here! We're just two weeks away from celebrating our amazing teachers, and we'd love your help to make this week extra special! Students will come home with a letter at the end of the week on how they can show their love and support each day during Teacher Appreciation Week. Also, We've put together a list of items we'll need, and any support you can provide would be greatly appreciated. please check out the Sign Up Genius link below to see where you can help out: https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/ 70A054BACAB28ABFE3-56146425-teacher Or if you prefer to Venmo: @WalkerPTA-Wildcat Thank you so much for your support 💜

🦋 Our Walker Elementary Kindergarteners had an amazing hands-on science lesson with Kathy Peek, butterfly enthusiast and co-host of the Springdale Monarch Festival! 🌼 She guided students through the butterfly life cycle and shared how these fascinating creatures survive, find food, and interact with their environment. 🌿🌞 This engaging experience brought our Arkansas Kindergarten Science Standards to life: 🔍 K-LS1-1 – Students observed what butterflies need to survive. 🏞️ K-ESS2-2 – They learned how caterpillars change their environment by eating leaves. 🌍 K-ESS3-1 – Students discovered how butterflies rely on specific plants and places to live. 🌱 K-ESS3-3 – We explored how planting flowers can help protect butterflies and reduce human impact! We’re so thankful for community partners like Kathy who make learning real, relevant, and exciting! 💛 #WalkerWildcats #ButterflyLifeCycle #ARScienceStandards #CommunityMatters #SpringdaleFamily 🐛➡️🦋

🎉🎉Exciting news!🎉🎉 I³R – the Institute for Integrative and Innovative Research – is joining us for Night at the Museum this Thursday, April 24th from 5:00–7:00 PM at Walker Elementary! I³R is an educational research center and innovation hub based in Fayetteville, where researchers, industry leaders, and community partners come together to solve big challenges and make a real-world impact. They are shaping the future of innovation—and we’re thrilled to partner with them as we help prepare our students for success in an ever-changing world! 🌎🩻🏥 Come see their work in action and learn how cutting-edge research connects to our community and classrooms. #WalkerSTEAM #NightAtTheMuseum #InnovationInAction #I3R #FutureReady #SpringdaleFamily

🌟 Community Partner Spotlight: Bailey Norton, M.S., CCC-SLP 🌟 Join us at Night at the Museum on April 24th from 5-7 PM at Walker Elementary as we welcome Bailey Norton from Kids SPOT Pediatric Therapy! 👩‍⚕️✨ Ms. Norton, a speech-language pathologist, will be sharing about the amazing technology used in speech therapy, including speech-generating devices that help students find their voice. 🗣️💬 Families will have a chance to see these tools in action, ask questions, and learn how technology supports communication for students with speech and language needs. 👏💡 Plus, this is a great opportunity for students to see examples of how science, technology, engineering, arts, and math (STEAM) come together—inspiring our students for the future as they explore innovative careers! 🚀🔬 📅 Mark your calendars! 🗓 Date: April 24 ⏰ Time: 5:00 - 7:00 PM 📍 Location: Walker Elementary Don’t miss this exciting opportunity to explore cutting-edge technology and the world of STEAM!

Don’t miss this exciting opportunity to see an archery champion in action at Night at the Museum! We’re proud to feature Andrea Isabel Perez, daughter of Walker’s very own Mrs. Michelle Perez, as she demonstrates her incredible archery skills during the event! Come be inspired by this amazing young lady and witness her talent up close on Thursday, April 24th from 5:00–7:00 PM at Walker Elementary. You won’t want to miss it! #WalkerSTEAM #NightAtTheMuseum #StudentTalent #ArcheryChampion #SpringdaleFamily

We’re thrilled to welcome Jade Brumfield, a talented high school art student, to Walker’s Night at the Museum on Thursday, April 24th from 5:00–7:00 PM! Jade is an incredible young artist who specializes in custom face painting. For this event, she’s created a special collection of STEAM and literacy-themed designs inspired by the Izzy Lu’s Adventures series by author Mandy Hicks—who will also be joining us for the evening! Face paintings will be available for just $2 – exact change or Venmo accepted. Even better? A portion of all sales will benefit Walker Elementary! Come support a young artist, meet a local author, give back to our school, and leave with some beautiful art on your face! #WalkerSTEAM #NightAtTheMuseum #FacePaintingFun #SupportYoungArtists #CommunityMatters #SpringdaleFamily

🌟 Community Partner Spotlight! 🌟 We are excited to shine the spotlight on this talented author and illustrator duo, Mandy Hicks and Allison Cebuhar! 📚✨ Mandy has written 7 children’s books, and Allison has brought 3 of those books to life with her beautiful illustrations. Together, they create magical worlds that inspire young readers and budding artists alike. Join us at Night at the Museum for a unique opportunity to explore the fascinating world of writing and illustration through the lens of this dynamic duo. 🌈✍️🎨 📅 Date: April 24th 🕒 Time: 5-7 PM 📍 Location: Walker Elementary Don’t miss out on this special event—whether you’re a future author, illustrator, or simply a lover of great stories, this is a chance to learn from the best!

Friday, April 18, 2025, is a Professional Development Day for teachers. There will be no school for students. Classes will resume on Monday, April 21, 2025.