Dr. Fuller's Back to School Updates!
Good afternoon, WES Families!
Believe it or not, the start of school on Wednesday, August 9th is two weeks away!
There have been some changes throughout WES, including some new teachers joining our WES Family!
As we inch closer to the return of school, please continue to check this newsletter for any updates or changes in information.
Everyone is working diligently to get ready for the start of school, and we CANNOT WAIT to see everyone soon!
In the meantime, enjoy these final weeks of summer, and we will be seeing you 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.
Annual JG Back to School Bash!
The annual JG Back to School Bash will be on Saturday, August 5th! If you are in need of school supplies this is the event for you!
- Local churches and community partners are currently collecting school supplies with the help of the Walkerton Chamber of Commerce
- 1st Source Bank of Walkerton will have a treat for all JG students, go visit the branch!
- Corner Cup Café is offering 50% on all kids meals the day of the Bash!
- First Presbyterian Thrift Shop will be having a sidewalk sale and *FREE* popcorn!
- Walkerton Public Library will be at the Bash too!
- The Walkerton Miller’s Manor will be providing each student a back to school snack in each bag!
- Holy Scoops is gifting a *FREE* ice cream cone in each bag!
Our Walkerton Community knows how to rally around our kids to send them back to school prepared and ready to succeed!
Thank you to everyone who helps make this a yearly success!
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.
Frequently Asked Questions!
A: They are available now! You should be able to view your child's teacher via your Family Harmony Account!
Q: When will we know what bus my child rides? Will bus routes change this year?
A: The goal is always to keep the bus routes the same; however, as new students enroll at John Glenn, sometimes a change may occur. Bus routes and numbers won't be solidified until AFTER registration is complete. Please look for an email or be on the lookout for a phone call sometime the week of August 7th. For specific questions, please feel free to contact our Transportation Director Mr. Will Groves at wgroves@jgsc.k12.in.us
Q: Did my child receive his or her ILEARN Scores from last year yet?
A: ILEARN scores should be available for parents to view in their Family Harmony Account now.
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!
