October 1, 2025

Dear Walker Families:

We are already in the seventh week of school!  The students have settled in well. Thank you for getting your children to school on time and for moving through the drop-off and pick-up line so smoothly! 

Picture Day is tomorrow.  You can order pictures online or send money and orders to school. Don’t forget to include tax.

Our social-emotional curriculum, Character Strong, has monthly themes. The theme for October is “Responsibility: taking action, and understanding the impact of our choices.” The students take part in weekly lessons that aim to give students a sense of belonging, improved well-being, and increased engagement.

If you will be sending treats to school for birthdays or parties, contact the teachers first. They will let you know what time of the day is best and if there are any food allergies in the classroom.  As far as daily classroom snacks go, please choose healthy options rather than chips, cookies, or candy. We also ask that you do not send sports drinks with your child either. Water bottles are just fine. 

Thank you for the great attendance at Lunch in the Courtyard. The next one is on  Thursday, October 23rd. 

The schedule is as follows: 

TK/K: 10:40-11:00

1st Grade: 11:00-11:20

2nd Grade: 11:30-11:50

3rd Grade 11:50-12:10

(4th Grade will be on a field trip)

Calendar items to note: 

October 1st:     TK/K Pumpkin Patch Field Trip

October 2nd:   Picture Day

October 7th:     Lockdown Drill

October 9th:    FESD Board Meeting, 6:30 p.m., FMS Cafeteria

October 15th:   3rd Grade Freshwater Farm Reserve Field Trip

October 15th:   Walker School Site Council Meeting, 3:15 p.m., Room 11

October 23rd:  4th Grade Bay to Dunes Field Trip

October 23rd:  Lunch in the Courtyard

October 27th-31st:  Red Ribbon Week

October 28th:   FEPTO Meeting, 6:30 p.m., FMS Cafeteria

October 30th/31st:  Student of the Month

October 31st:   Halloween Parade

Thank you, as always, for all your support and team effort in making school a positive experience for all students.

Helen Nelson

Walker Principal