Student Council’s "Friends of a Feather" fundraiser is officially underway! From now until Friday, November 20, you can purchase a feather for just $1 to send a heartfelt thank-you note to a teacher or friend. 📝💛
Every feather purchased will be proudly displayed on their door. The class with the most feathers wins the ultimate prize: getting to silly string their teacher! 🎉
How to join the fun:
• 💵 Cash: Buy from a StuCo Representative in the mornings.
• 💳 Online: Scan the QR code on the flyer or order directly via MySchoolBucks or click on the link: https://www.myschoolbucks.com/ver2/prdembd?ref=ZZJWRZOSWL0Z98Z_ZZ6CW7JCYCEJYN1
Let's show our appreciation, support StuCo, and let the friendly competition begin! 🦃🍁
Please remember that Daylight Saving Time ends on Sunday, November 1, 2026. Be sure to turn your clocks back one hour on Saturday night so you're on time and fully rested for the week ahead!
Come out for a fun, family-friendly evening to walk, run, or trot while supporting Walker Elementary.
Medals & Awards: All participants receive a medal! Plus, special awards will be handed out for fastest runners (boy, girl, staff, and parent in each wave), best costumes (individual and family), and the largest family team.
Registration: $10 per person (flat rate for all participants). Scan the QR code on the flyer to register and pay via MySchoolBucks.
Event T-Shirts: Dri-Fit event t-shirts are available for $18 each—scan the shirt QR code to order yours!
Run, walk, trot... let’s make memories together!
Tomorrow, Wednesday, October 21, is Unity Day: the signature event of National Bullying Prevention Month. We invite all students and families to wear orange to send a strong, visible message of kindness, acceptance, and inclusion, and to show that no youth should ever experience bullying.
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Paula Walker Elementary School families, here is a heads up of the exciting October events headed your way!
Mark your Calendars!
• October 7th – 9th: 5th Grade Students go to Camp Grady Spruce.
• October 8th: Wear Red for Dyslexia Awareness!
• October 12th – 19th: Fall Break – No School. Enjoy your time off!
• October 21st: Wear Orange for Unity Day! We will wear orange to show that we stand together against bullying!
• October 26th – 30th: Red Ribbon Week & Scholastic Book Fair!
With today's weather, we will shift to a rainy-day dismissal plan for walkers. Students picked up by golf cart, bike, or on foot will follow the old dismissal pathway on the sidewalk along Crenshaw. If you would like to change your dismissal method for today due to the weather, please call the front office as soon as possible. Thank you.
🍧 Get ready, Paula Walker Elementary!
This Friday, October 1st, is Kona Ice day of the school year!
Want to skip the lines?
Parents can prepay online right now by visiting https://customer.kona-ice.com/#/user/details
Don't forget to send your student to school with their reusable Kona cups if they have them. ☀️
📢 UIL Tryouts Almost Here: Secure Your Student's Spot Today!
Parents and Students in grades 2nd - 5th, the official UIL tryout season is officially around the corner! Tryouts will take place from the week of the 28th through October 8th.
Please take a few moments to review the flyer with your child to see which exciting events and teams they would like to try out for this year. Please see the flyer for specific tryout days and times for each event or each team. Whether they are passionate about public speaking, solving chess puzzles, writing stories, or more, there is a perfect team waiting for them!
How to Sign Up:
To ensure your child can attend these after-school tryouts, you must sign them up using our official Google Form.📲 Scan the QR code on your flyer, or
Enter the URL link https://forms.gle/ZPFGJhE7zmRqE5Y38 to access the form.
Participating in UIL is an incredible way for students to discover new talents, build lasting friendships, and showcase their school pride. We are so proud of our students for taking on new challenges, and we cannot wait to see them shine, grow, and succeed this season! Let's make it a fantastic UIL season!
Here is a quick reminder of what's happening:
1. Celebrate Dolly Day (During School Hours)
To celebrate reading, giving, and joy, students are encouraged to:
*Dress in pink 👚
*Spread kindness with a helpful gesture 💖
*Bring a favorite book to read during Drop Everything And Read (D.E.A.R.) time 📚
2. Games with Grands (4:30 PM – 6:00 PM)
Join us in the Paula Walker Bistro for a special Grandparents Day celebration! Bring your grandparents or grand-friends and your favorite classic board games or card games for an evening of fun and memory-making.
Dear Parents and Guardians,
This is a quick reminder that there will be no school on Monday, September 7th, in observance of Labor Day. All school buildings and administrative offices will be closed.
Classes will resume their regular schedule on Tuesday, September 8th.
We hope you and your family enjoy a safe, relaxing, and wonderful three-day weekend!
🐾 Royse City ISD Homecoming Week Update! 🐾
Parents, please note that there was a minor mix-up with our previously shared homecoming dress-up days, and an incorrect flyer was distributed.
This image shows our official, corrected Royse City ISD Homecoming Week theme days for August 31st through September 4th.
We sincerely apologize for any confusion this may have caused! Thank you so much for your patience, flexibility, and incredible support.
We cannot wait to see all of our students show off their school spirit and creativity all week long! 🎉
Join us for a fun night of discovery as we unlock the secrets to student success and help your child flourish this school year!
📅 Date: Thursday, September 10th
⏰ Time: 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
What to Expect:
🔍 Garden Expeditions
🥤 Rooted Refreshments (for the first 200 guests!)
🎨 Face Painting
📚 Title 1 Information & Resources to support your child’s learning journey!
Bring the family and grow with us—we can't wait to see you there! 🌱✨
Is your student ready for an unforgettable trip to Camp Grady Spruce? Make sure to join us for our upcoming Parent Meeting to get all the details!
📅 Date: Thursday, August 27th
⏰ Time: 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
📍 Location: School Cafeteria
We will cover the trip itinerary, medical forms, packing lists, costs, and fundraising options. There will also be a live Q&A session with our 5th-grade teachers and staff!
👉 Important note: If you cannot attend, please reach out to your child's homeroom teacher as soon as possible to receive the required info packet and forms.
For any questions, you can contact Tanya Bain at tanya.bain@rcisd.org. See you there!
This Friday, August 21st, is our very first Kona Ice day of the school year!
Want to skip the lines?
Parents can prepay online right now by visiting https://customer.kona-ice.com/#/K856X683917
Don't forget to send your student to school with their reusable Kona cups if they have them. Let's cool down and celebrate a great start to the year! ☀️