Walker Gamble Elementary

Attention 5th Grade Parents: Spots are filling up quickly for the Washington, DC field trip scheduled for March 2027. If your student is interested in going on the trip, please click the link below to register and pay the $100 deposit. The deadline to register is Friday, September 18th. If you have any questions, please contact your child’s 5th grade teacher.
https://orangeskytravel.com/200555
Trip Code: 200555

Be sure to order your 2026-2027 WGE yearbook today! Order by September 18th for only $30. Prices will increase after September 18th!

🐾💙🩶 Creativity + Innovation = Learning at Walker Gamble! 🩶💙🐾 Our Arts and STEM classes are off to a great start, giving our students opportunities to explore, create, imagine, and let learning run wild! From artistic expression to hands on STEM experiences, our students are already putting their creativity and critical thinking skills to work. We can’t wait to see the incredible art and 3D masterpieces they will create throughout the year as we continue to grow and strengthen our Arts and STEM programs. Be on the lookout! Great things are taking shape at Walker Gamble Elementary School! 💙🩶🐾 #WalkerGambleElementary #ArtsAndSTEM #CreativityInAction #HandsOnLearning #STEMEducation

📢 ATTENTION, CLARENDON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT FAMILIES! Please mark your calendars! Friday, August 21, 2026, will be an early dismissal day for all CCSD students. Families, please plan accordingly and make arrangements for your student’s early dismissal. For a complete list of scheduled early dismissal days throughout the 2026-27 school year, please review the district calendar. Thank you for your continued cooperation and support! 🖤💛💙🩶

Attention Parents & Guardians: The CCSD e-Learning Technology Device OPT-OUT Form is attached below. Click the following link to review the form. Students should have received a form today at school. If you do not wish for a device to be sent home during e-Learning days, please sign and return the form. If you wish for a device to be sent home during e-Learning, do not return the form. [https://aptg.co/nGG4YV]

Students will complete first quarter common assessments between Tuesday, August 25th and Thursday, August 27th. It is very important for students to be at school during testing.

WGE PTO Meeting – August 20th at 3:30 PM

PTO fundraiser money and forms are due Thursday, August 20th.

Make a Difference in the Life of a ClarendonCSD Student Today! Clarendon County School District is proud to serve as a host site for the AmeriCorps Seniors Foster Grandparent Program. Adults ages 55 and older have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact by serving as mentors, tutors, and positive role models for students in our schools. Foster Grandparents currently serve at: • Manning Early Childhood Center • Manning Elementary School • Rose Wilder Elementary School • Walker-Gamble Elementary School If you’re looking for a rewarding way to give back to your community while enriching the lives of children, this opportunity may be for you. For eligibility requirements and additional information, please contact Brenda Jenkins-Green at (839) 356-0276 or bgreen@savechildren.org.

Friday, August 21st is an early dismissal day. Students will be dismissed at 11:00 AM.

Please join Walker Gamble Elementary for Grandfriends Day from 7:15–7:55 AM! Prekindergarten, kindergarten, first grade, and their older siblings will celebrate on Thursday, September 10th, while second through fifth grade students will celebrate on Friday, September 11th. Grandfriends are invited to bring their grandchildren to school, walk them to class, and enjoy several star-studded activities together. We look forward to celebrating our wonderful grandfriends at WGE!

Please join Mr. Ricky for Coffee with the Principal on Thursday, August 20th at 7:15 AM.

📚 ATTENDANCE MATTERS IN CCSD! ⏰ Every day counts, and every minute of instruction matters! Getting students to school every day and on time is essential to academic success. When students arrive late, they lose valuable seat time, instructional time, and opportunities to learn and engage with their teachers and classmates. Don’t Be Tardy! Be present. Be on time. Be ready to learn. Parents and guardians, we need your partnership in establishing strong attendance habits. Together, we can ensure our students receive every opportunity to learn, grow, and succeed. 🖤💛💙🩶 CCSD: Every Student. Every Day. Every Minute Matters.

Picture day is scheduled for Wednesday, August 26th. More information will be sent home with students.

If you do not have a dismissal car tag, please complete the following form, email Ms. Lisa, or let your child’s teacher know by Friday, August 14th. Car tags help our dismissal process move quickly.

Please take a moment to read WGE’s August Parent-Student Attendance Newsletter. Click the following link to access the newsletter. [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1X0BvA51IkCWm1apZxkDMsWadBEr0dxxr/view?usp=drive_link]

Attention 5th Grade Parents/Guardians: Please take a moment to review the Washington, DC field trip presentation. The slides include information regarding travel dates, prices, expectations, and the sign-up link. If you have any questions, contact a 5th grade teacher. [https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1GEIlUpmahzHkMHGuO6TgbgLTENjJJdg973zUwce9iLU/edit?usp=drivesdk]

📚 ATTENDANCE MATTERS IN CCSD! ⏰ Every day counts, and every minute of instruction matters! Getting students to school every day and on time is essential to academic success. When students arrive late, they lose valuable seat time, instructional time, and opportunities to learn and engage with their teachers and classmates. Don’t Be Tardy! Be present. Be on time. Be ready to learn. Parents and guardians, we need your partnership in establishing strong attendance habits. Together, we can ensure our students receive every opportunity to learn, grow, and succeed. 💙💛 CCSD: Every Student. Every Day. Every Minute Matters.

CCSD and WGE have partnered with Givebacks to create opportunities for parents to submit electronic payments for field trips, school activities, purchases, and much more. Refer to the flyer below for additional information. You will need to create an account in order to submit any electronic payments.