The Mary Walker School District has recently been awarded a $3,000 grant called Readiness to Learn (RTL). This grant is used to serve children at risk of academic failure due to social, personal, and family concerns outside of the school. Washington State University awarded this grant to five rural districts in the area. Each district selects several families and determines appropriate interventions based on their needs. The money will be used to provide interventions to the selected families. Data is also collected by teachers and the parents/guardians to determine whether or not intervention has positively impacted the child's academics.

After extensive consideration of how to implement this grant at Mary Walker, we have decided the most effective way to provide intervention to families is through a “Family Night Out.” This will be an after school event for families several times throughout the year. Students will be selected to plan and prepare the food to be served and guest speakers will be provided after dinner has been served. The topics for guest speakers will range from entrepreneurs in the Springdale area, college/trade school advisors, community leaders, etc.

We look forward to this great opportunity to build a better relationship with families. Please feel free to call Lisa Williams, the Educational Support Room Teacher, at 509-258-4727to discuss ways we can specifically help your family.