(Thank You) Parent Teacher Conference Success!
Thank you to all of the parents and guardians that met at WES the past two evenings! We hope it was as beneficial to you as it was to us!
While Parent Teacher Conferences are wonderful, please know that we are always here to help, so don't hesitate to reach out to your child's teacher or the office if the need should arise!
(NEW) WES 'The Shirt' is Back!
If you are interested in ordering the 2023-2024 WES 'The Shirt', please click HERE for more information!
(NEW) RED RIBBON WEEK STARTS MONDAY!
Next week is our Red Ribbon Week: A huge thank you to Mr. Stauffer for getting this organized!
We pride ourselves at WES in giving back. Continuing our tradition from the past two years, we want to give back to those children who need it most: the kids at Riley Children's Hospital.
Next week, if your child would like to participate in any one of the below Red Ribbon theme days, please have them bring $1 to give to their teacher each day. Every dollar that we collect will be donated to Riley's Children Foundation.
Tuesday: Team Up Against Drugs (Wear Sports Team Day)
Wednesday: Choose to be Drug Free (Wear Red)
Thursday: Totally Tubular to be Drug Free (90’s Day)
Friday: Say Boo to Drugs (Wear Halloween Costumes)
Our goal is to collect $2,000...a lofty goal, but one I know we can achieve. If we meet this goal, Walkerton Elementary will once again have a Red Wagon named in its honor and placed at Riley Children's Hospital in Indianapolis!
To add extra incentive, the winning class will have a pizza party with Dr. Fuller and Mr. Stauffer!
It is an honor for a school to be named a Red Wagon School, as it demonstrates that the school not only cares about academics, but that we care about those around us.
Please join us next week in donating your $1's, and lets work together to meet the goal of becoming a Red Wagon School!
(NEW) HALLOWEEN PARTIES, COSTUMES, MILLER'S MERRY MANOR NEXT FRIDAY!
Next Friday, October 27th we will be doing a variety of different fun and spooky activities at WES!
First, our students in Grades K-4 will be visiting Miller's Merry Manor! Each class/grade will have a time to visit, and we will have staff outside assisting cross the street. If you do not want your child to participate, please email your child's teacher.
Next Friday we also conclude the end of Red Ribbon Week! For Friday, students pay $1 to wear their Halloween costume!
We encourage our kids to dress up that day, but we do have a few guidelines that we ask be adhered to in order to ensure a fun and safe environment for all students. The following costumes/accessories will NOT be allowed:
- Ghouls, devils, zombies, goblins, and evil witches
- Masks with eyeballs hanging out, or costumes which feature other types of disfigurements (i.e., no blood)
- Any types of weapons (i.e., hatchets, knives, swords, machine guns, handguns, etc.)
- Characters from predominantly violent horror movies or TV shows (Freddy Krueger, Jason, etc.)
- Costumes that violate the school dress code (i.e., mid-drift showing, spaghetti straps, and short skirts/shorts)
We want this to be a fun day for our kids, while not interrupting the educational process. Please help us in assuring that all student costumes are appropriate within those guidelines.
Finally, some teachers will have a Halloween Party on Friday: Parties/activities will no doubt look different from Kindergarten through 6th grade.
If your child's teacher has emailed about having a party and you plan to drop off food/drinks, please do so by 12:00 on Friday.
Thank you so much! We plan on having a blast with our kids next Friday!
(REMINDER) WES FISH FRY IS COMING SOON!
On Friday, November 3rd, bring those appetites, as our WES Staff along with Tyner Odd Fellows will be serving up Fish Fry dinners starting at 4:00!
Get in line early, as it is first come first serve! Please click HERE for more information.
(NEW) KG AND 1ST GRADE TITLE ONE FAMILY NIGHT IS Next THURSDAY!
Thursday, October 26th is our Dino-mite Family Night for Kindergarten and 1st Grade students and families from 5:00-6:30 PM at WES.
Enter at the main door (doors open at 4:50), then come around to the hallway near the music and art rooms.
We hope you can join us for a fun evening with books, games, giveaways, a snack, and real SPACE adventure!
Please click HERE for our flyer with information, as well as an RSVP to help us plan materials.
You can email Title I Coordinator Mrs. Weiss at aweiss@jgsc.k12.in.us with your child's name, teacher, and the number attending, or simply return the slip on the paper flyer coming home with your child.
(Reminder) Leaves are Falling, and It is Getting Cold!
Fall came full force this week, as we saw the temperature drop to 39 degrees at 7:45 in the morning!
As the weather begins to change, please remind your children that their clothes need to change as well. Coats, shoes, hats, gloves, etc. may be needed sooner rather than later.
If you need assistance in providing any type of clothing, please email Dr. Fuller at pfuller@jgsc.k12.in.us
Similarly, as the rain (and God forbid snow) begins to fall, please remember to keep it slow in the parking lot, both in the morning and afternoon. We have a lot of very excited kids eager to both come to school and go home from school, and we want to make sure we are keeping them as safe as possible.
(REMINDER) PTA- SPONSOR A DAY!
Firstly, if you are interested in joining the WES PTA, please click HERE for the information form.
New This Year: Sponsor-a-Day! If you would like to sponsor a day at Walkerton Elementary School, please click HERE for more information. The way it works is that each day of the school year, you can be a sponsor (1 Day = $1, Day 46 = $46, etc.). Each week, we will shout out those who have sponsored, with all of the proceeds going to our WES PTA to help fund all of the wonderful events they host throughout the year!
Arrival and Dismissal at WES!
Arrival
- Bus Riders: Students riding the bus will enter at Door #6 at 7:45 AM.
- Car Riders: Students who are car riders or walkers will enter at Door #1 at 7:45 AM.
- Click HERE for the map of our car rider procedures.
- Parents, a few reminder about car riders:
- Please form a DOUBLE LINE (BLACK LINE) as you enter at the far end of the parking lot: This process will be very similar to the double line at the McDonald's Drive Thru!
- The Double Line will end and merge into a single line (BLUE) all the way to the front of the building at Door #1.
- Please do not let your child(ren) exit your vehicle any sooner than the sidewalk (Green Arrow).
- Walkers: There will be a crossing guard to stop traffic so that our students may cross the street safely. Please talk with your child(ren) about the importance of listening to the crossing guard, as she is there to keep them safe.
Dismissal
- Bus Riders: Buses will be dismissed at a time starting at 2:45 PM from Door #6.
- Car Riders: Car riders will begin exiting the building at 2:40 PM from Door #1.
- Walkers: Please see the above information for Arrival.
Construction at WES!
You may have heard that WES is going to have some construction happening this year, and that is indeed correct!
WES is looking to improve various areas of our building, starting with new heating and cooling systems in our classrooms! Construction will not happen before the first day of school, but will happen throughout the upcoming school year.
But don't worry! Classrooms will be moved around so that there will be no students or staff in classrooms where work is being done.
JGSC is finalizing the construction bidding process, and once that happens, I will be able to provide more details on (1) when construction will start and (2) what rooms will be affected during certain times.
More details coming soon!
Boys and Girls Club Information!
The Boys and Girls Club is back at Walkerton Elementary School this upcoming year!
Public registration is open TODAY on their website at bgcsjc.org.
Please send any parent questions our way - register@bgcsjc.org.
The First Day for Before and After School Care at WES will be Monday, August 14th.
Job Openings at John Glenn School Corporation
Dr. Fuller's Thoughts!
Do you ever have those moments where you know you need to get something done but you find it difficult to get started?
Whether it is cleaning the gutters, mowing the lawn, a task given to you by your boss, or a talk you need to have with your child...there are always things that we don't want to do, but we know we must.
What's funny is.... we sort of give ourselves false hope, right?
We don't say "I'm never going to clean the gutters"...instead, we say "I'll just clean the gutters tomorrow"
We convince ourselves that it will just be one more day...which turns to two days...then a week....now a month....and then the snow has hit and your gutters are still clogged.
The best thing we can do is know that taking that one small step means we are that much closer to accomplishing your goal.
Every morning, I create a list for what needs done that day: That lists changes...ALOT...with items being added throughout the day.
However, having a list and more importantly CHECKING ITEMS OFF THAT LIST is so impactful. Once those items are checked off, you feel an immense sense of accomplishment.
The next time you find yourself stuck...make a list. Whether on a whiteboard or a piece of paper, making a list and crossing off those items on that list will make you feel beyond proud of yourself.
This is a great habit to teach our kids, as well. Whether it is homework, chores, or sports...magically, that list of items WILL ACTUALLY GET DONE when they are written down.
Keep your head up...move your feet...and write down that list!