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Walker School News

SEPTEMBER 2013
900 S. 119th St. West Allis, WI 53214 414-604-4700

Dear Walker Families: Welcome to the 2013-2014 school year! On behalf of the faculty and staff at Walker School, I would like to extend a warm welcome to all of you. We hope that you have had time to spend relaxing and enjoying the relationships that are very important to our lives. School staff has been busy this summer preparing Walker School for all of us. Our custodial crew has cleaned and painted every inch of the building around the installation of 8 new doors. We are very excited about the new doors because they will make moving around each learning environment easier, make each space more open and comfortable, but most of all, kids will be able to collaborate and learn in additional ways. This year our district/school motto is Every Child Counts, which sums up our mission and the reason all of our classrooms will be Next Generation Learning Communities (NxGLC). We want this to be more than just a theme, but rather the way we do business every day.

We will be hosting Parent Information Night Wednesday, September 11th from 4:00 to 8:30 P.M. We will get exact times out to you as soon as we can. Each classroom will be open for you to conference with your childs teachers. PTA is sponsoring a pizza dinner, so you can spend as much time as you want at school and feed your family as well. We have a totally new PTA this year and we would love to have your support as they provide a great deal to the staff and students at Walker. Please log on and befriend us on Facebook so that you will get all messages immediately to your email. We can be found at @ Walker Elementary West Allis. We will continue the phone messenger and paper copies of newsletters etc. This is just another way we can keep you informed!!!

Tracy Fischer-Tubbs
Walker Elementary School Principal 414-604-4711 fisct@wawm.k12.wi.us

SAFE PROGRAM 2013-2014

AFTER SCHOOL ACTIVITY FIELDHOUSE EXPERIENCE(SAFE Program)
The WA-WM Recreation Department will again offer the SAFE program at Walker School. The SAFE program runs Monday through Friday when school is in session from 3:30 - 5:30 pm. The cost is $65.00 per semester per child or $130.00 per year per child no matter how many days a student participates. Fees are not prorated if a child is enrolled later in the semester. The SAFE program format includes a structured schedule. Students will be checked in and out. Daily activities will include directed play, time where all participants will be involved in completion of homework or another academic enrichment activity and organized gym/outdoor activities. Special events, movies and community service projects will also be integrated into the program. Students who do not adhere to behavior expectations (see below) may be dismissed from the program. Students will not be able to leave program unless checked out by a parent/guardian. Included with registration fee is a daily nutritional snack. When you call in for your child's absence/change of plans at your school, state that the after school program must also be notified. Mail or drop off your registration at the West Allis Administration Bld, 1205 S 70th Street, Monday through Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm. A two day processing time is necessary before your child can begin attending the SAFE program. HOT LUNCH/BREAKFAST PRICES HOT LUNCH PRICE REDUCED LUNCH (full price) $1.95 .40

VOICEMAIL& E-MAIL

Voicemail & E-mail are available for two way communication. BREAKFAST (full price) 1.30 Teachers are unable REDUCED BREAKFAST .30 to take calls during the day when inALA CARTE MILK .35 struction is taking ADULT MEALS 2.50 place, your calls will be transferred to the teachers BREAKFAST IS SERVED AT 8:00 voice mailbox. Staff are instructSTUDENTS ENTER AT THE N5 DOOR ed to check their voicemail & e(located by the music room) mail on a regular basis during the Students will be able to play on the North East side of the day. Do not leave messages that playground behind the barricades until the 8:00 bell need immediate attention. When rings. The breakfast supervisor will flag students over to the message is immediate in nathe N5 door and escort them to the cafeteria. ture, such as a change in pick up You can pay for lunch tickets daily or in increments of 5 arrangements, be and 20 day tickets. Please be sure to label your envelope sure to speak with Hot Lunch with students name, room number and someone directly.
amount on it.
You can also use the E-funds http://www.wawm.k12.wi.us/Schools/Walker Or the district website at www.wawm.k12.wi.us Click on E-funds>Sodexo
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MEDICATIONS PROCEDURES
At times during the school year, it may be necessary for children to take various medications. These can be prescription or non-prescription medications. Parents are reminded that the School District has specific policies regarding school personnel administering medications during the school day.

Picture Retake Day!! September 23rd

If you ordered pictures and are having a retake, please return the original package of prints on the . If your child is new to Walker or was unable to attend Form, Fee & Picture Day, we will be taking them on the September 23rd. Order forms are available in the school office, Make checks payable to School Pics.

They are as follows:

For all PRESCRIPTION medications, a permission form signed by the parent/guardian and the child's doctor must be placed on file in the school office. Copies of the permission forms are in the school office. For all NON-PRESCRIPTION medications, the same permission form must be signed by the parent and placed on file in the school office. Without all completed forms school can not administer any medications and it will be necessary for the parent to come to school and administer the medication Medication will need to be brought to the school office by the parent/ guardian in the original container with the students name and room # on. (no medications are to be brought into school by students)

In both cases, this form should include all necessary information for properly administering the medication, including dosage, duration, and time of administration.

WEATHER SHELTER AREAS A Shelter Open sign will be placed in the window of the north, south and N5 entrance as a signal to the student that they may enter and wait in the corridor at 8:15 a.m. during days of inclement weather. On all other days the students are to remain outside unless they have a teacher pass.

Also, there is an asthma form that must be completed for any student who suffers from asthma. School personnel should under no circumstances provide medications to students without all criteria in the aforementioned section. Again students are not allowed to transport prescription or non-prescription to and from school.

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Walker PRIDE Pledge!

I am proud to be a Walker All Star. I will show Walker PRIDE Today! I will show persistence. I will not give up. I will show respect by treating myself and others with care. I will show integrity. I will make the right choices. I will show diversity by accepting the differences in others. I will show excellence by doing my best.
WALKER P. R. I .D. E.

Persistence (Persistence, Persistence 1 & Persistence 2) Respect Integrity (Integrity 1 & Integrity 2) Diversity Excellence (Excellence 1 & Excellence 2) Persistence
Persistence Francour & Zieger Persistence 1 Lutzen & Staffaroni Persistence 2 Kinzel & Barber

Respect
Hart Chiappetta Schwasinger

Integrity
Integrity 1 Halverson & Chandler Integrity 2 Ohlendorf & Nelson

Diversity
Kaisler Kurtz Finseth

Excellence
West Campus (E1) Cyskiewicz Streeter East Campus (E2) Hatab Suesskind

Walker Website & Facebook Page

The school website is up and running. The website provides a valuable source of information for parents & students. Here is how to get to the site: Go right to the West Allis-West Milwaukee School District Site at: http://www.wawm.k12.wi.us Click on the words Our Schools"> Next Click on Walker >under the elementary schools> click on View our school site OR http://www.wawm.k12.wi.us/walker to go directly to the site. Our Facebook page is also another great source of information for parents & students. Log on to Facebook and in the search box type Walker Elementary West Allis. Like us and stay up to date with current information

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PHONE MESSAGES TO STUDENTS

REPORTING SCHOOL ABSENCES (24 HOUR HOTLINE)

Dial 604-4700 (Press 1 to reach the attendance hotline) In order to maintain accurate attendance records, all student absences must be called in to the system before 8:35 a.m. on the day of the absence. Please call every day that your child will be out. This is also the time to request homework for missed daily assignments. Dont forget to turn all doctor medical & dental doctors excuses into the office.

Unless you have a real emergency, please do not call the office to convey messages to your children. Information regarding rides, after school activities or appointments should be discussed before or after school hours. We need to limit interruptions to the classrooms and our students during the school day.

Has your home, work phone number or e-mail changed? Have you moved? If so please, call the office at 604-4700. Its important in case we need to contact you!
CADETS
Cadets come to school early and stay late to help students cross in front of the school and across Washington Ave. They also supervise the playground and help students to and from the busses. Cadets are on post: Mornings = 8:15 - 8:30 Afternoons = 3:20 - 3:30 Post #1 Front of School 119th St. Post #2 Front Hallway / Gym Post #3 Grade 1 & 3 Doors Post #4 Student Drop Off Zone The City of West Allis provides a crossing guard on 116th W. Greenfield & 116th and Washington Street from 7:45-8: 35 A.M. & 3:20-3:50 P.M.

LEGAL RESTRICTIONS
Parents must notify the school annually of any restrictions involving a childs custody if it pertains to the childs school day and/or arrival and dismissal from the building. A copy of these legal restrictions must be on file in the school office. This information is necessary for your childs safety.

Health Room Visits

Our health room provides valuable services to students who are ill or in need of first aid while at school. It is supervised by trained staff, and trained volunteers. They are limited to cleansing the affected area and putting on a Band-Aid. We DO NOT have a Nurse on staff. Minor illness or injuries obtained at school can be treated, however, we are not allowed to treat old injuries, diagnose illnesses, or dispense medication. If a child has a head injury, we send a note home to the parent and we attempt to notify the parent by phone. If your child seems to be seriously injured, we will contact 911 and contact you. Under the District adopted Red Cross guidelines, any student with a temperature of 100. F or greater must be excluded from class and sent home. Also, students who have vomited in school must also be sent home. Please make sure that your emergency forms have up-to-date telephone numbers (work and home) and emergency contacts so that we may reach you immediately if necessary.

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Welcome Back Walker Students!!!

OFFICE DEPOT SCHOOL PROGRAM We receive quarterly store credit for purchases made. Walkers 5% Back to Schools ID number is 319926415 Thank-you for supporting your childs school!
ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATION FROM THE WALKER OFFICE We are implementing our electronic correspondence! Information from the Recreation Department will continue to go home with students. The Walker Newsletter's, classroom & school information will be sent via e-mail or youngest only count, as per your request during form & fees day. Please contact the office to add your e-mail address if you have not already done so.

Remember to save & send in your Box Tops Soup Labels (We get .10 per label)

Did you Know??? Target Stores give money to Walker School!!

Walker School gets a percentage of your total Target credit card bill, just by signing up and designating our school! Stop at the courtesy counter at

A BIG

TO ALL OF THE WALKER PARENT VOLUNTEERS

Head Lice Check

We are in need of Volunteers to conduct an all school head lice check on Sept 6th contact the Walker Office at 604-4700 if your are able to help. When Head Lice are confirmed on a family member:
Check every household member for lice and nits. Anyone with whom the infested person has recently had physical contact or may have shared lice-carrying objects should be notified that they may have been exposed to head lice. If the infested person is a student, their school should be notified. If found use lice shampoo, nit pick and clean the home environment

We appreciate your support and efforts.

Seasonal Asthma Alert

The falling of multicolored leaves from maple to elm tree, the crackling of fires in fireplaces and pits, and the sound of heaters kicking on for the first frosty nights are all familiar reminders that autumn has arrived. Although the sights, smells, and sounds are a delight to many, other who suffer from asthma may find these seasonal events cumbersome. The truth is that autumn triggers several seasonal allergies that can lead to asthma attacks. Smoke from fires, molds, trees, and pollens fill the air as the wind blows. Home windows are closed to the brisk breezes, and homes stagnate with dust, molds, and without fresh air exchange. What can be done to reduce these triggers? Good house cleaning including the ducts, vacuuming carpets, washing off molds and using asthma friendly products could be a start to a healthier season. The Community Asthma Network-A West Allis-West Milwaukee Coalition
@ West Allis Health Department 414-302-8600
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2013-14 PTA OFFICERS

PRESIDENT: VICE PRESIDENT: SECRETARY: TREASURER: Joyce Boone Kathy Bott Monica Partenfelder Shannon Mishun

Check your childs take home folder for the Lime Green colored paper containing PTA announcements regarding scheduled events and PTA Meetings. Remember all parents are welcome to

attend PTA meetings.

Welcome Back To School PTA Pizza Dinner

Wednesday September 11th PIN Night
Cost per plate $4.00 which will consist of 2 slices of pizza, salad, garlic bread and a cookie. If you purchased a Walker PTA Water Bottle at Forms and Fees Day, bring it and use it!
Enjoy Dinner with Walker Families and learn about the exciting upcoming school year from your child's teacher.

PTA will also be selling the Walker T-Shirts, and the new Walker PTA Water Bottles at PIN night during the Pizza Dinner

2013-2014 Walker PTA Membership Early Bird Special: Paid Membership received by October 15th and get membership for $8.00 per person ($15.00 for a couple) and your childs class has a chance to win a pizza party paid for by the PTA
PTA is a group of people working together to make a difference in our students and their lives. We sponsor the Reading Program, Reflections Arts Program, a fully funded field trip for every student to see a play, monthly family fun events, Track and Field Day, financial support for classroom activities, and so much more!! These events cannot happen for your children without your help.

Remember!!!
When PTA gets involved, children benefit. When you get involved with PTA, the child who benefits is yours!!
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BADGERCARE INSURANCE
Affordable health insurance available to many, many Wisconsin families! Does your child have health insurance? Do you? If you answered no to either question, you are not alone. Many families in our community do not have health insurance for one or all family members. Fortunately, BadgerCare Plus now offers an affordable health insurance option to Wilson families! BadgerCare Plus is a high quality health insurance program for families and kids. BadgerCare Plus may cover services such as doctor visits, vaccinations, prescription drugs, hospital stays, dental care, prenatal care, mental health services, eye exams, hearing aids, and more. BadgerCare Plus covers virtually all children*, regardless of income. Parents may also be covered by BadgerCare Plus depending on income. If you or your children do not have insurance now, the most important thing is to apply for BadgerCare Plus. Call the West Allis Health Department for more information (414) 302-8600. *Children must be U.S. citizens or have been lawfully present immigrants in the U.S. for at least 5 years.

Human Growth and Development Wisconsin Act 134 State law encourages school districts to provide instruction in human growth and development to students in kindergarten through grade 12. T h e We s t A l l i s /We s t Milwaukee School District will continue to provide human growth and development instruction in grades 5-8. Before providing instruction each year, the District will provide parents of students enrolled in these grades with an outline of the curriculum and instructional materials. If a parent files a written request for exemption with a childs teacher or principal, the District will not require the student to take human growth and development. Parents may exempt their children from all h u m a n g r o w t h a n d development instruction, or from instruction in specific subjects. For more infomation or to view the complete curriculum and instructional materials for grades 5-8, contact Johnna Noll at 604-3019.

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Walker School Calendar of Events 2013-2014 SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER

SEPTEMBER
Mon Sep 9, 2013 Wed Sep 11, 2013 Thu Sep 12, 2013 Thu Sep 19, 2013 Thu Sep 26, 2013 Fri Sep 6, 2013 6:30pm-7:30pm PTA Meeting - In Art Room 4:00pm-8:00pm PIN and PTA Pizza Dinner 6:00pm 7:30pm 6:00pm 7:30pm 6:00pm 7:30pm All Day Parenting for School Success - Jefferson Elementary72nd and Becher Parenting for School Success - Jefferson Elementary72nd and Becher Parenting for School Success - Jefferson Elementary72nd and Becher Head Lice Checks

OCTOBER
Mon Oct 7, 2013 Thu Oct 3, 2013 Sat Oct 26, 2013 Thu Oct 24, 2013 Fri Oct 25, 2013 6:30pm-7:30pm 6:00pm 7:30pm PTA Meeting - In Art Room Parenting for school Sucess - Jefferson Elementary72nd and Becher

5:00pm 8:00pm PTA HALLOWEEN PARTY NO SCHOOL NO SCHOOL No School for Students (Teacher's Convention) No School for Students and Staff (Fall Break)

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Questions and concerns

During the year questions and concerns often arise regarding your childs progress in school. When this happens please contact the teacher to resolve the situation. Each teacher has a voice mailbox which is checked daily. It is helpful if you include in your message a good time for the teacher to contact you along with a brief explanation of your concern. Teachers are happy to meet with parents to discuss issues. Please make an appointment to do so. The time immediately before and after school is busy and many meetings are scheduled during those times. Making an appointment in advance ensures you the teacher will be available to meet. Teachers are unable to talk with parents while students are in class. Addressing concerns directly with your childs teacher allows all parties involved to have a clear understanding of the issue and work toward a solution. If after working together a solution can not be found feel free to contact the school principal to help you work toward a solution.

Back Row Left to Right:

Jeff Sikich, Kristi Bonaparte,Superintendent Kurt Wachholz, Susan Stalewski, Dan Bailey

Front Row Left to Right:

Annette Frymark, Darlene Ziemendorf, Pat Kerhin, Gail Radonski, Sue Sujecki

CHILD FIND
Special Education Services for Students with Disabilities The School District of West Allis-West Milwaukee, et al. is committed to providing students with disabilities a free, appropriate public education. Special education and related services for students with disabilities are provided in each school in accordance with state and federal law. If you know of a child between the ages of three and twenty-one whom you believe may have a disability such as autism, cognitive disability, emotional disability, hearing impairment, learning disability, orthopedic disability, other health impairment, speech and language disability, traumatic brain injury, or visual impairment which requires special education services, please contact the districts Students Services Office (414-604-3070) to obtain the necessary evaluation referral form or to receive additional information about the process. If this child attends a West Allis/West Milwaukee public or private school, referral information is available from the school principal or the Student Services office.

We believe everyone is a learner. Shared leadership and collaboration in a safe and respectful environment embody the student-centered spirit of our school. The Rigor of high academic standards, the Relevance of 21st century learning, and the Relationship between students, staff and community result in the success of every student.

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