Walker Station Elementary News

Dear Walker Station Parents,
 
All is well at Walker Station Elementary! The students are actively engaged in the learning process and the teachers are working hard to meet the needs of every child. We are excited about the Thanksgiving holiday and know that you are looking forward to spending time with your families.
 
On another note, I want to make you aware of a change effective immediately. The Texas Department of Agriculture recently had representatives in our school district conducting audits. The following corrective actions must take place by each campus immediately.
 
Elementary Schools can no longer allow cupcakes, cookie, brownies, etc. in the cafeteria for birthday parties. Refer to Texas Administrative Code. (Title 4, Part 1, Chapter 26, Subchapter A). Middle School vending machines need to be set to “off” from 30 minutes prior to 30 minutes after the meal periods, breakfast and lunch. High School vending machines in the Commons need to be turned off during meal periods, breakfast and lunch, since reimbursable meals are served in this area and the CND is no longer a part of the Exclusive Beverage Contract.
 
Currently we do not allow birthday celebrations in the classrooms; therefore, we will continue to protect the instructional class time. WSE does acknowledge your child on his/her birthday on the morning announcements and this will continue.
 
If you bring cupcakes, cookies, brownies, etc. you will be asked to take them back home. If your child brings them in, we will hold them in the office and they will have to take them back home at the end of the day.
 
Thank you for your understanding and support in this matter.
 
Sincerely,
Ginger Carrabine
Principal

Walker Station Elementary was recently named a 2009 Texas Business Education Coalition (TBEC) Honor Roll School. According to TBEC, the 2009 standards were the "toughest in the 10 year history of the award," and only four percent of Texas schools received this honor. We would like to say thank you to our students, staff and community for all of your continual support! WSE is very proud of this special recognition.

The FBISD Parent Portal is available to FBISD elementary parents, effective today, October 22nd. The Portal is open just in time for the second progress report period. Click Here to Login to the Portal

Welcome to Walker Station Elementary's - Home of the Stallions web page. Use the menu to find out about all the exciting things that are happening at WSE. Click on News for the most update information about WSE.

WSE recommends that all parents refer to the Fort Bend ISD webpage for information and updates regarding the H1N1 virus. Click HERE to access the most up-to-date information.

Walker Station continues to be committed to maintaining the Texas Education Agency Exemplary recognition. Specific goals have been created to target areas to ensure success.
 
DSP Goal 1: FBISD will implement strategies that result in students meeting high standards of achievement.
 
The percentage of Grade 5 students scoring proficient or higher on the TAKS Science test will increase from 97% to 100% by the end of May 2010 as measured by TAKS Science test administered in May 2010. (Hispanic subpopulation will increase from 89% to 100%.) (Economically disadvantaged subpopulation will increase from 83% to 100%.)
 
The percentage of all students scoring Commended Performance on the TAKS reading, writing, math and science test will increase by 2% in all grade levels for all content areas as measured by the TAKS assessments in 2010.
 
DSP Goal 5: FBISD will implement technology to meet the educational and administrative requirements of the district.
 
The percentage of all students scoring proficient or higher on the Technology Literacy Assessment will increase from 94% to 100% by the end of May 2010 as measured by the Technology Literacy Assessment.

Click below for up to date Walker Station Elementary's PTO information. You will find general information, the PTO calendar, and general resources relating to the PTO- such as a list of the PTO Board Members and information about VIPS (Volunteers in Public Schools) in the resource section. You will also find ways to support the WSE PTO under the news section.
 
Click Here for more PTO Information

Please click Here for the 2009-2010 FBISD Calendars.

We’re excited to report that your child is using EasyTech® by Learning.com to develop technology skills and enhance learning across the curriculum. With EasyTech, students learn to select and use the right technology tool for any project. And, at the same time, EasyTech helps your child meet national technology standards and develop skills that will help them throughout their education careers and beyond.
 
Because we realize the importance of building computer skills, Walker Station has decided to support student development of keyboarding by using EasyTech® at home.
 
Please use the attached instructions to begin learning!

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