Parent Teacher Organization – Sept. 4
Please join us for our September PTO session. Our 3rd grade teachers will be providing a presentation on Action in IB. The session will be from 4:30-5:30 in Room 337 on Tuesday, September 4th.
World Languages…English and Mandarin Chinese
All students in our IB classrooms receive instruction in two world languages…English and Mandarin Chinese. Our students participate in three Mandarin Chinese lessons each week. Students learn through storytelling, body movements, character writing and other methods. Sufan Huang …
School is off to a great start!
Students and staff at Walnut Street School are off to a great start! The first few days of school are used to establish routines, essential agreements, gather academic data through pre-assessments and to engage in new learning. All …
Walnut Street Student is White House Guest
When First Lady Michelle Obama hosted the first-ever Kids’ State Dinner at the White House, Ajani Patton-Imani was Iowa’s representative at the event. The eight-year old Walnut Street third-grader prepared an award-winning recipe to earn this honor. Read more about the event and download a copy of Ajani’s recipe.
Toys, electronics and sports items
This is a general reminder to students and families that students should not bring toys, electronics or sports items to school. These items do not serve an educational purpose at school and actually cause distractions and disruptions. As …
Breakfast at School
Breakfast is an option for students at school. Breakfast is from 7:45-8:10 in the cafeteria. In order for students to have enough time to eat, parents are asked to have students in the cafeteria no later than 8:00. …
First Day of School for K-5 students – August 22nd
We look forward to seeing everyone for the first day of school on Wednesday, August 22nd. School begins at 8:15. Students may arrive as early as 7:45 for Literacy Morning in the gym or breakfast in the cafeteria. …
Embrace the IB Learner Profile…it matters!
The aim of International Baccalaureate (IB) is to develop internationally minded people who, recognizing their common humanity and shared guardianship of the planet, help to create a better and more peaceful world. The IB Learner Profile manifests the characteristics …
Back to School Event – Tuesday, August 21st from 3:00-5:00
We will be having our Back to School Night on Tuesday, August 21 between 3:00-5:00 PM. Students and families may stop in to meet their teacher, bring school supplies and connect with classmates. Our PTO will also be …
Welcome Ms. O’Malley!
Join us in welcoming Ms. O’Malley to Walnut Street School. Ms. O’Malley will serve as a Special Education Associate. Welcome Ms. O’Malley!