THURSDAY NOTES

JANUARY 12, 2017

This week we lost a dear friend and valued
Walker colleague, Mrs. Silvia Blanco. She was a
wonderful person and master teacher. Mrs.
Blanco will be greatly missed by all who knew
her. She worked at Walker as a third and
fourth grade teacher from 2006 to 2016.

PEACE WEEK

We will be celebrating Peace/Kindness week January 17th through January 20th. Each day the students
will participate in an activity to promote peace and kindness. We will also have cooperating games at
their respective lunch recess time. We will have a final culmination to the weeklong event at 2:30 PM on
Friday, January 20th. We, as a school, will form a HUMAN PEACE SIGN out on the playground. We will also
sing a medley of peaceful songs with fifth grade students drum accompaniment. Please communicate
with your children and ask them about all the events each day. It is very important that we as a
community embrace peace and kindness.The weekly PEACE/KINDNESS SPIRIT DAYS are as follows:

Tuesday-Too Bright to Fight: Wear neon clothing. Walker Eagles solve problems respectfully.
Wednesday: Be Kind Like Josh.
Wear your favorite sports jersey. Students are asked to wear their favorite sports team
jersey in honor of Josh for his love of sports and his love of showing kindness to others.
Thursday: Be Kind T-shirt day: .Kindness is T-riffic.
All students will wear their Be Kind t-shirt to remind others and themselves to be more kind,
more often. (Purple, pink, red, gray, blue, green or orange shirts are also acceptable).
Friday: Rainbow day: Feeling Groovy! Wear rainbow colors to show that no matter if the colors
or personalities clash, we can all still get along in Peace!

Thank you for everything!

Ms. Felcyn, Counselor

CCSD WELLNESS FOOD FACTS

Broccoli originated in Italy and has been eaten there since the 6th Century B.C. It is a member of the
cabbage family and is high in Vitamin C. One cup of chopped broccoli is equivalent in Vitamin C to eating
an orange. Broccoli is also high in Vitamin A, which helps our cells fight cancer and glaucoma, promotes
healthy skin, breaks down urinary stones, and maintains healthy bones and teeth. Another benefit is
that it is high in fiber, which slows the rate sugar is absorbed into the bloodstream. One final fact:
California grows over 90% of our nations broccoli. Maybe they should change their name to the
Broccoli state.

Walker Upcoming Events

January 16th
January 17th January 20th
January 20th
January 26th
January 31st

No School/Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

Peace Week
End of the First Semester
Report Cards Sent Home
Academic Awards Assemblies

WALKER TEACHER SPOTLIGHT

Our librarian, Karen William is passionate about being the librarian
at J. Marlan Walker International School. Mrs. Williams helped open
the school in 2002, and assisted with planning for the placement
of books, computers, flags, and artwork. She was instrumental in
getting the loft built. She has developed a first class library
program where students enjoy working and learning. Mrs.
Williams' reputation precedes her for awesome book fairs,
successful Nevada Reading Weeks, winning teams at Battle of the
Books, and monthly Third Grade Book Club. Recently, she added to
her weekly schedule teaching a student yoga class after school. You rock Mrs. Williams!
PTA
PTA held a general membership meeting today. Thank you to all who were able to attend.
Please mark your calendars for these upcoming PTA events:
January 24, 2017 6:00-8:00 p.m. Skate Night at Crystal Palace
February 24, 2017- Family Dance
March 11, 2017- City of Henderson St. Patrick's Day Parade
March 24, 2017- Talent Show