WLES Monthly Mention

Dear WLES Families,

As we prepare to close out this remarkable school year, we want to extend our heartfelt thanks to you, our incredible families. Your partnership, encouragement, and unwavering support have made all the difference in helping our students grow, succeed, and shine. This year has brought exceptional growth for our learners, and it wouldn’t have been possible without the strong home-school connection we share.

Please be sure to watch your email for reminders and special events that will be happening in classrooms during these final two and a half weeks of school. Many events and dates to remember are listed at the bottom of this newsletter, but teachers may have additional news.

As summer approaches, we hope you enjoy a season filled with laughter, rest, and special memories with your loved ones. Thank you for being such an important part of our WLES family. We can’t wait to welcome you back in the fall!

With gratitude,

Mrs. Sara Delaney

Principal, WLES

Children’s Author, Jerry Pallotta, will be visiting WLES on Tuesday, May 6th! Thanks to sales from the Scholastic Book Fair, we purchased an autographed book for each child in our school! Students will be receiving the following books:

PK/K: Lion vs. Tiger

1st Grade: Polar Bear vs. Grizzly Bear

2nd Grade: Killer Whale vs. Great White Shark

3rd Grade: Ultimate Shark Rumble

You are welcome to meet Jerry Pallotta himself (and purchase books), at the West Lafayette Public Library Tuesday night, starting at 6:00!

Learn more about Jerry Pallotta here.

Field Day is set for Friday, May 16th! This is a fun day for students and staff to let their hair down, be silly, and have tons of fun. Based on the current weather forecast, it looks as if it will be sunny and warm. This IS Indiana, however, so if we have to cancel due to weather, there is NO rain date, and a Skyward email will be sent out to all families.

Children should take a water bottle onto the field to drink. If you want your child to wear sunscreen, please send it to school with them. We will not apply sunscreen to children unless you have provided it. Consider having your child wear a hat and sunglasses, and we recommend that they wear tennis shoes rather than sandals, as the ground may become slippery. The following times will help you plan if you should apply the sunscreen at home or send it to school: 1st- 9:15, 3rd- 10:45, K- 12:15, 2nd- 1:45.

There will be water on field day, meaning they WILL get wet! If you know your child does not want to get wet, please send a note to their teacher and practice with them so they can communicate that during field day stations.

We will not be able to provide dry clothing for children, so if you want them to change (2nd grade finishes at 3:15, so they will not have a lot of time), please send an extra set of clothes and shoes along with a large plastic bag to put wet items in. If you're ok with them staying in damp clothes and air-drying, that is fine!

This event is only open to WLES staff, students, and volunteers. If you would like to help, please sign up for a shift using this sign-up form: https://form.jotform.com/250925102475150. Please be advised that volunteers will be at one station for the duration of their time slot and will not travel with an individual class. All volunteers must have a completed background check.

Enrollment for NEW students for next school year is open (this includes incoming kindergarteners)! You can use this link to get started with online enrollment. If you are a returning family and see that you have new neighbors with school-age children, please share this information so that we can welcome them to school! We look forward to welcoming our new Red Devils!

Support the WL schools on Friday, May 16th, at 5:30 to join the Color Run. See the flyer for more information!

Staff Appreciation Week kicks off May 5! Thank you so much to everyone who has already donated their time, energy, or money. We truly couldn’t do this without you.

Please use the flyer linked HERE to see the daily themes and ideas for participation. Whether it’s a kind note, a small treat, or a thoughtful gesture, every little bit goes a long way in showing our teachers and staff how much they are appreciated.

• Don’t forget to include our incredible office, kitchen, and custodial staff too—they're a vital part of our school community!
• HERE is a link to see your teacher’s favorite things!

Let’s make this week one to remember for the best elementary school staff around!

- Your WLES Parent Council Team

Take a look at the following resources in and around the community!

• Greater Lafayette Chamber of Commerce - Community Calendar
• Home of Purdue - site that is filled with helpful community information
• West Lafayette Wellness Center
• Food Finders Food Bank
• Lafayette Transitional Housing
• Just Kidding monthly newsletter
• West Lafayette Public Library calendar of events
• Purdue First Lady's Site - multiple resources for families

In order to volunteer within schools in WLCSC, a background check must be completed. These expanded background checks are good for five years. This year, many background checks are set to expire. You may receive an email from Safe Visitor if yours will expire. If you need to start the process, please follow this link for more information. You must have an expanded background check in order to be alone with students or to handle cash.

For those who are planning to volunteer within the classroom or on a trip and will remain under the supervision of the classroom teacher, a limited criminal history check will suffice. This will require you to come to the school office with your state issued ID. It takes just a few moments and is free. Please call and speak to Amy Smith before coming in as she will be able to share a good time to stop by.

From left to right:

Mrs. Marcella Holmes, Dean of Students

Mrs. Sara Delaney, Principal

Mrs. Rhonda Lanie, Assistant Principal

• May 1 - 6 - The Pearl Project Purdue, supply drive, see flyer
• May 5 - 9 - Staff Appreciation Week
• May 5 - Third Grade visits at WLIS
• May 8 - Schoolwide Pajama or Comfy Clothes Day
• May 6 - Author Jerry Pallotta visits
• May 12 - 15 - IREAD3 Summer Test Session for 2nd and 3rd graders who may need to retake
• May 12 - WLCSC School Board Meeting, 6:00 PM, Central Office
• May 16 - WLES Field Day
• May 21 - Last Day of School and Third Grade Farewell (2:45 PM)
• May 22 - 4:00 PM, Report Cards posted to Skyward

Our school office hours are 8:15 AM - 4:15 PM. If your child is sick or needs to be absent, arrive late, or leave early, please email our attendance clerk here or call 765-269-4100.

Email: delaneys@wl.k12.in.us
Website: https://wles.wl.k12.in.us/
Location: 600 Cumberland Avenue, West Lafayette, IN, USA
Phone: 765-464-3212