The Bulldog Briefs

We had an amazing start to the 24-25 school year at Walker Elementary. We welcomed many new faces, established expectations and routines, and celebrated our successes!

Every two weeks, I will publish a community newsletter. Please read through this letter carefully as it has information about upcoming events, policies and procedures, as well as pictures of previous celebrations and events. As always, please contact me if you have any questions or concerns.

Just reminder our school office is open from 7:30 AM- 3:15 PM (Monday-Friday).

Have a wonderful weekend!

Mr. Jeff Moore, Principal

27: Fall MAP Testing Begins (1st-5th)

28: Late Start (8:50)

9/2: Labor Day- No School

9/9: PBIS Barkstar Bash

9/10: Walker Curriculum Night (6-7:30)

9/16: PBIS Barkstar Bash

9/23: PBIS Barkstar Bash

9/24: Candor Health Presentation for 5th Graders

9/27: PBIS Rockstar Celebration

9/30: PBIS Barkstar Bash

Please review the policies below regarding visitors, school treats, and attendance. A copy of the student handbook is also available below.

Our Spirit Wear store is active. These pieces can be worn any day of the week! Please use the link below to order!

Walker Curriculum Night will be held on Tuesday, September 10th from 6:00-7:30. This is a great opportunity for parents to visit the school, meet the teachers and staff, and learning about the curriculum and expectations implemented at Walker. Hope to see you there!

In an effort to increase safety at Walker Elementary School, with cooperation with the Bedford Park Police Department and the Village of Bedford Park, we will be implementing a student drop-off line for all families traveling by vehicles. This drop-off line will be monitored by school personnel, and supported by the Bedford Park Police Department. This line will be available from 7:25 AM to 7:50 AM and is located at 66th place, adjacent to Walker Elementary School. When dropping off students, please proceed to marked area. Drivers will remain in their vehicle, and students will exit out the passenger side of the vehicle. Students will be assisted by school personnel. All families wishing to walk their students to the school, please park your vehicle in the public parking area located on 67h Street in front of the Swanson Center.. Parking on residential streets is prohibited and will be strictly enforced by the Bedford Park Police Department. Please see below for detailed map and instructions. We thank you for your cooperation and support.

On Friday the 23rd, we dad our first Rockstar celebration! During this celebration, students participated in various water activities as well as a Tropical Sno treat. Prior to celebrating students participated in PBIS Expectation Rotations throughout our school. What a great day!

Welcome back Walker families and a big hello to those who began attending Walker for the first time! My name is Bianca Vazquez and I will be your child’s school nurse for the 24- year. Here are a few announcements to start the year on a great note.

First, please take a look at the attached letter for parents. This will explain in detail when to keep your student home due to illness and the procedures to follow when doing so.

Second, all kindergarten students as well as new students entering the district from out of state should have an updated Illinois physical with immunizations, dental and eye exam on file. This is a state law. Students without a physical and/or immunizations will be excluded beginning Tuesday, October 15, 2024. Please turn in these items as soon as possible. If you have not been notified, then please disregard.

Lastly, families within the district are welcome to come to our Loyola Mobile Health Unit for a physical and/or immunizations as well as other services. This event will be held Sep 18th and Oct 8th at Graves/Heritage Middle School. Review the attachment to see if your student is eligible and call our main office to schedule an appointment.

Wishing you all a safe, fun and healthy school year! Please call Walker’s main office with any questions,

708-458-7150.

Your cooperation and support is greatly appreciated!

Bianca Vazquez MSN, RN, PEL-CSN

District 104 School Nurse

Walker Elementary

Mr. Patrick Birden will be the Social Worker at Walker School this school year! He is excited to join District 104 and is already loving Walker and all the Bulldogs he has met! He will be in classes every week helping students learn social skills, healthy emotional regulation, and other social emotional learning topics. These lessons will be delivered weekly during literacy time to enhance the learning opportunities.

If you have any questions for Mr. Birden or concerns about your child that you would like support with, he can be reached at pbirden@sd104.us or 708-458-7150 ext. 7309 - he welcomes all communication, big and small, and views parents as an important part of serving children.

Warmly,

Mr. Patrick Birden

September Lunch Menu

Arrival

Please utilize student drop of line if dropping off by vehicle. Breakfast begins at 7:30 am. Please enter through door 1.

Dismissal

Students will be dismissed at 2:50 each day.

Kindergarten-1st- New office area.

2nd-3rd- Door 1

4th-5th Grade will exit from door 5 (adjacent to playground)

Please use the link below to register for the bus and view transportation schedules.

https://www.sd104.us/page/transportation