My heart is at Walker. As I transition out, I have been able to reflect and enjoy a ton of great memories. Thank you for supporting my staff and me for so many years.. The greatness that we created will continue and grow. I look forward to visiting Walker and supporting this amazing district in other ways.
There's so much to pack in for the end of the year. Take a look at everything coming up. Please mark your calendars for the quick Virtual 9:10 am Check in with your teacher on June 12. This virtual check in or quick is important for student count so we do not miss out on state documentation.
There's so much to pack in for the end of the year. Take a look at everything coming up. Please mark your calendars for the quick Virtual 9:10 am Check in with your teacher on June 12. This virtual check in or quick is important for student count so we do not miss out on state documentation.
I appreciate the kind words and support that I received from many of you after you heard my robo call or read my newsletter last week about my new position. Principal Kristen Brickey will be the Principal at Walker starting July 1st.
Being at events like "my last spring carnival" (getting slimed!) on Friday make me very emotional. I adore my Walker students, staff and families! Our P2 focus of Purpose ties beautifully to my changes.
NEWSLETTER: Walker-Winter Family Update -May 15, 2023
Working for 15 years at Walker has been a wonderful and fulfilling journey. The support that I have received from the staff, students and families has helped me to realize that I have had a positive impact on our Walker community. I need to share with all of you, and with the students on Monday announcements, that I am honored that I have been selected to be principal support for our other WWCSD elementary principals. I am grateful that I will still be an active part in our school district, just in a different capacity. Please embrace Principal Kristen Brickey as she leads Walker-Winter starting for the 2023-2024 school year. Mrs. Brickey is an outstanding leader who has been serving our district in several ways, most recently as principal at Schweitzer Elementary. Although I get emotional when I think of not being with my Walker students, staff and families, I know that my colleague and friend, Mrs. Brickey, and the Walker staff will continue their dedication and excitement for PBL, P2/LLG and our school goals.
It is time to celebrate our teachers with Teacher appreciation Week!
Through their dedication and determination, each one of our teachers/staff add that extra magic that supports our students. I invite and encourage you, our families, to show your love and appreciation to them this week. As principal at Walker for 15 years, my point of view is simply incredible. I see miracle workers who give mentally, physically and emotionally every day. Each staff member has created the best opportunities for our Walker students. We are proud that you are a part of our Walker family. Click below to see the list of staff favorites and how you can join in each day.
As a school, we will focus on our OPM of Identifying and Appreciating the Good in Others. We look forward to reading, discussing, and watching video clips of this. For more details, please click on Positivity Project for Families Go to Resources then P2 for families or P2 para familias en espanol. Password is P2. Read about ways that your family can support this at home.
May is National Mental Health Awareness Month, and in WWCS… Mental Health Matters! Staff and students, please join us in raising awareness by wearing GREEN every Friday during the Month of May.
As a school, we will focus on our P2 of Humor. Humor is when you like to laugh and bring smiles to other people without using Put-Downs. We look forward to reading, discussing, and watching video clips of Humor. For more details, please click on Positivity Project for Families Go to Resources then P2 for families or P2 para familias en espanol. Password is P2. Read about ways that your family can support this at home.
We need more parents to fill out our Walker Parent Survey. Each school has their own link. You will find the link below. If you are unsure of an answer, please click 3 or Neutral. This will guide our school improvement team as we communicate to families.
NEWSLETTER: Walker-Winter Family Update -April 24, 2023
Walker-Winter Latest News
Walker-Winter Elementary School is in a redesign process and implementation will begin for the 2023-24 school year. We are excited to begin Project Based Learning (PBL). We will continue to build on this and incorporate other instructional and technology tools and strategies. We are excited about this process!
For the 2023-24 school year, we are only accepting Schools of Choice (SOC) incoming Kindergarten and limited space for incoming 4th graders. That SOC window has now closed. As interest grows, we will create a waitlist for families who want to attend Walker-Winter Elementary School.
Check back for updates!
As a school, we will focus on our P2 of Enthusiasm. Enthusiasm is how you approach life with excitement and energy. You energize people around you. We showed a ton of enthusiasm all month as we dressed up for reading month, March Madness, had a book parade and celebrated our Celebrity Readers. We look forward to reading, discussing, and watching video clips of Enthusiasm. Each day, our K-5 teachers lead our students in class meetings, discussions and activities with a focus on our Positivity Project focus of the week. The office, specials, support staff, and lunch use our P2 language so our students and staff have a common focus and language. For more details, please click on Positivity Project for Families Go to Resources then P2 for families or P2 para familias en espanol. Password is P2. Read about ways that your family can support this at home.
NEWSLETTER: Walker-Winter Family Update -April 17, 2023
As a school, we will focus on our P2 of Enthusiasm. Enthusiasm is how you approach life with excitement and energy. You energize people around you. We showed a ton of enthusiasm all month as we dressed up for reading month, March Madness, had a book parade and celebrated our Celebrity Readers. We look forward to reading, discussing, and watching video clips of Enthusiasm. Each day, our K-5 teachers lead our students in class meetings, discussions and activities with a focus on our Positivity Project focus of the week. The office, specials, support staff, and lunch use our P2 language so our students and staff have a common focus and language. For more details, please click on Positivity Project for Families Go to Resources then P2 for families or P2 para familias en espanol. Password is P2. Read about ways that your family can support this at home.
NEWSLETTER: Walker-Winter Family Update -April 10, 2023
As a school, we will focus on our P2 of Enthusiasm. Enthusiasm is how you approach life with excitement and energy. You energize people around you. We showed a ton of enthusiasm all month as we dressed up for reading month, March Madness, had a book parade and celebrated our Celebrity Readers. We look forward to reading, discussing, and watching video clips of Enthusiasm. Each day, our K-5 teachers lead our students in class meetings, discussions and activities with a focus on our Positivity Project focus of the week. The office, specials, support staff, and lunch use our P2 language so our students and staff have a common focus and language. For more details, please click on Positivity Project for Families Go to Resources then P2 for families or P2 para familias en espanol. Password is P2. Read about ways that your family can support this at home.
NEWSLETTER: Walker-Winter Family Update -April 3, 2023