Primary School News and Notes

1/29/2024

Ms. Jessica Waugh

Looking Ahead:

Wednesday, January 31: Duty-Free Lunch for Teachers

Thursday, February 1: Black History Month Begins

Thursday, February 1: Pajama Pants Challenge

Monday, February 5 - Friday, February 9: School Counselors Week

Wednesday, February 7: Late Start (Early Drop-off sign up)

Thursday, February 8: Primary School Art Show, Early Learners and Pre-K (7:30 - 8:30 a.m.)

Thursday, February 8 - Saturday, February 10: Middle School Musical, Matilda

Friday, February 9: Primary School Art Show, Kindergarten (7:30 - 8:30 a.m.)

Pajama Pants Challenge: February 1

All divisions will be participating in the Pajama Pants Challenge! Upper School Students are asked to bring $1 to their advisor by Thursday, February 1st to be able to wear pajamas to school on Thursday, February 1st.

How can you participate? Click on this link to donate to the Center for Children and Young Adults (CCYA) and if you want to wear your pajamas to work on February 1st! All donations will help support CCYA which is a youth shelter and group home that provides food, clothing, and a safe place to sleep for children & youth who need a temporary home.

Lunch and Learn

Learn about some of our unique programs from the leaders of our Upper School Public Health, Engineering and Humanities concentrations, all-division Counseling Program and our College Counseling Office. These sessions filled up quickly in the Fall, so register today.

> January 30, 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 pm: Unique to Walker: Guided Scientific Research, Humanities Concentration, Internship Programs & Other Unique Upper School Offerings

> January 31, 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.: The College Landscape: What You Need to Know

> February 2, 8:30 - 9:30 a.m.: Supporting Students: Stress Management, Anxiety & Mindfulness

For the two lunchtime events, the first 15 minutes of the hour will include a brief tour of the Main Dining Hall where you can self-prepare your lunch. The lunches served across campus are prepared in our Main kitchen, so you will be eating the lunch that our students eat each day. We will also offer food during the morning session.

Participation is limited due to the size constraints of the Boardroom, so please SIGN UP as soon as possible.

Wrestling and Basketball Senior Night

Thank you to our amazing Basketball Seniors! Come out and help us celebrate all of these amazing athletes!

February 2 - Basketball Senior Night, 6:30 p.m. We will honor our Seniors before the 7:00 pm.m tip off against South Atlanta High School: Savannah Stana, Zoe Mendez, Tyler Pipes, Michael Milligan, Noah Pederson, and Erik Knapp

Middle School Musical: Friday, February 9

On Friday, Feb 9th POTA is bringing The Cheezy Truck to the Walker campus. It will be located at the head of the MS carpool line in front of the Bowden Student Plaza. Everyone is welcome to buy a snack or dinner any time between the end of MS carpool and 5:30. The Cheezy Truck's sandwich menu includes vegan and gluten free options. You can see the menu and pricing here. Cash and card accepted. POTA will be selling Twin Engine coffee by the cup (and the bag) in the Dining Hall. Bring some cash for an easier caffeine fix. Tables and bathrooms will be available to all.

Don't forget that the MS production of "Matilda" starts at 5:30 on Feb 9th. Buy your tickets before they sell out!

National School Counselors’ Week: February 5-9

Please help us celebrate and honor our amazing, Dr. Juliana Radomski, during National School Counselors’ Week. Students are encouraged to bring homemade cards, notes, and flowers over the course of the week to shower her with love and appreciation.

Spring After School Activities

The list of Primary School Spring After School Activities can be found here. Please reach out to Candice McAndrews with any questions.

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