Greetings Timberwolf Staff!

As Hispanic Heritage Month continues, let's embark on a journey of celebration and enlightenment, embracing the rich diversity of cultures in the world. By sharing the stories of Hispanic and Latino historians, scientists, activists, artists, educators, and more, we ignite the flames of inspiration within our students, empowering them to believe in their own potential and strive for greatness.

Dolores Huerta's message of activism, servant leadership, and unity surely resonates with us all who strive for positive change. I believe in this powerful mantra and that our community can make a meaningful difference in the world through our actions, advocacy, and belief in the power of collective efforts.

In the words of Dolores Huerta "Every minute a chance to change the world". This month and beyond, let us lead by example, embracing diversity, championing empathy, challenging stereotypes, and putting in place systems and structures that empower, not limit, our students to be change agents and thought leaders.

1 Pack 1 Goal,



Ashley Toole

In this issue, look for . . .



• #BeTheLight: The Week in Review
• #1Pack1Goal: The Week Ahead
• E.D. Walker Middle School
• Prestonwood Montessori
• Athletics
• Calendar and Events

Shoutout to Mr. Will Chamblee for prioritizing active learning and engagement!  His 6th Grade Science students tested, observed and recorded height and Mass's effect on energy with Hot Wheels cars at different ramp heights. The students were engaged and look forward to more active learning experiments!

Wow! Ms. Cori Andrew does a fabulous job of incorporating music into her transitions. Children sing as they put materials away and are engaged throughout the entire lesson. We are lucky to have you at Prestonwood Montessori!

Shout out to Ms. Cortney House!

She has gone the extra mile and provided accommodations for all of her 7th Grade ELAR students, including EBs. For all of her lessons, she provides Cornell notes, sentence stems, and continues to help students understand the importance of active reading! 

Shout out to Ms. Sahara Bautista for leading a morning Support Staff check in to start the day off right!

FLS students are always hard at work! Shout out to Mr. Russell Rachuig, Mr. Taylor Slovacek, Ms. Aida Riley, Mr. Jose Guerrero and Ms. Ana Verdines for leading two amazing classes! The students recently created thank you cards for our first responders on the anniversary of 9/11!

Ms. Liendo is kind, thoughtful, and fully engaged with our Prestonwood Pups! From P.E., to recess, to math lessons in Lower El, to Amplify in Primary, to sorting books of curriculum. Thank you for supporting our Pups in so many ways!

The 6th Grade ELAR team is on FIRE! Ms. Litton, Mr. Manriquez, Mr. De La Torre, and Mr. Weir under the direction of Ms. Hall are facilitating rich and meaningful discussions in which the students think critically about the impact of the Yellow Fever on Philadelphia.

Accountable Talk Stems are visibly posted and the team reinforces the norms for a productive and positive student discourse session. Way to go 6th Grade Team!

Shout out to our Walker Crew Teachers and their creative student device storage systems! Pictured below are Ms. Crawford, Mr. Guadron and Ms. Drexler's charging stations!

Feeder Pattern Night with W.T. White

Thank you to the many staff and students who came out to Feeder Pattern Night! Special shout out to Ms. Stephanie Martinez, Mr. Jordan Williams, Mr. Lynn Pogue, Mr. Douglas Dunlap, Ms. Madison Thrower and Ms. Julie Sibley for bringing Dance, Dazzling Diamonds, Walker Band and Walker Cheer to perform with the Longhorns!

"Start with Hello" Week

Shout out to Ms. Ariel Knox-Jackson for creating a Walker-wide "Start with Hello" week! This initiative by the Sandy Hook Promise organization strives to end social isolation by encouraging students to create a place where staff and students can belong, make others feel accepted and "Start with Hello!"

Walker Middle and Prestonwood Montessori's Super Saturday

Our Super Saturday included sponsors, coaches and parents helping kids discover their passions and talents all over Dallas! We had Coach McKay at Elementary Cheer Camp at Skyline HS, Coach Hall at Cross Country Jefferson Invitational at Fair Oaks, Ms. Bautista, Ms. Kim, Ms. Richardson, Walker PTA and Coach Jordan Williams at Fam Jam at TJHS, Coach SzeTo at Yearbook Camp at Skyline HS, and Prestonwood parent coaches at YMCA Pups soccer! Check out the special crossover mashup where Walker Yearbook took pictures for their workshop of Pups Cheer at their camp!

Action Items:



• All Staff: Staff Needs Assessment for the Counseling Department Due 9/28

• All Staff: Complete Compliance Training in Cornerstone Due 9/28



Please complete this needs assessment to help the counseling department plan and develop quality programs that best supports the social-emotional, academic, and career development needs of our scholars.  Your input is valuable and your responses are anonymous!

Apply for an HEB Excellence in Education Award or nominate a fellow teacher, counselor, or administrator! Last year, HEB awarded almost half a million dollars to outstanding educators!

Upcoming Events

Wednesday, September 27th

Cowboy Chicken is donating 20% of orders to ED WALKER PTA - Dine-In, Takeout, Delivery & Pick up orders made in store/by phone mentioning ED WALKER PTA.

Cowboy Chicken

17437 Preston Road

11am-9pm

(972) 273-6281

E.D. Walker Middle School

Staff Arrival Duty Spots

WEEK OF: September 25-29, 2023



• DUTY ASSIGNMENTS: STEM (1, 2, 3) – Lunar, Okami, Ma'iitsoh
• REMINDER: Clock-in is at 7:55am and all staff on duty are expected to be at their duty spot by 8:00am for a joyful opening at 8:05am.

Click here or the image below for this week's CREW Lessons!

Login on Zoom here for Announcements each morning at 8:47am!

Wolfpack Wednesday Clubs on Wednesday, September 27

E.D. Walker empowers all students to discover their purpose and passion through exploration and collaboration.

Arrival and Dismissal Report Times and Staffing Updates HERE

PWM Staff: Please read this document carefully. So you know where you need to be and when.

Our 7th grade football team beat Medrano and starts the season hot with a 2-0 record. Meanwhile, our 8th grade boys fell to a very tough Medrano team but they will look to bounce back next week vs. Tasby. Our school then hosted the first ever softball game on Wednesday and our ladies took care of business beating Medrano as well. Our Walker2 softball team traveled on the road Thursday and beat the reigning city champion YWSA. Then we finished our week strong with more medals in cross country on Saturday! Shout out to all of the coaches for such hard work and shout out to the fans who come out to support our athletics.

Upcoming Athletic events

Football - 9/26, Tuesday, vs. Tasby @ Loos Stadium 6:15pm/7:45pm

Softball (Walker1) - 9/27, Wednesday, vs. Marsh @ W.T. White 6:30pm

Softball (Walker2) - 9/28, Thursday, vs. YWSA2 @ Willis Winters Park 6:30pm

Volleyball (W.T. White) - 9/29, Friday, Woodrow Wilson vs. W.T. White @ W.T. White 7pm

Cross Country - 9/30, Saturday, YMLA Invitational @ Jesse Owens Complex 8am

Zachary Manriquez September 4

Clare Newton September 4

Katherine Carreiro September 11

Alfredo Carias September 12

Russell Rachuig September 15

Adriana Low September 16

Tiffany Hampton September 22

Lynn Pogue September 22

Stephanie Martinez September 24

Mason Weir September 24

Andreina Raga September 25

Michael Williams September 27

Jason Snider September 28

The calendar is a handy resource for all things happening on campus! 

Your leadership team spent significant time this summer planning out the entire school year to ensure advanced planning and success - we already have dates for STAAR, Field Day, Career Day, Holiday parties and some student showcases! Check it out.