Walkerton Elementary School!
Dr. Fuller's WES Updates!
August 19th, 2022
Hello, WES Families!
Please see below for all of the happenings at Walkerton Elementary!
(NEW) Falloween is Coming Soon!
Falloween is back for another year on September 23, 23, and 25 at John Glenn High School!
(NEW) Running Club is Back!
If your child(ren) is in 4th, 5th, or 6th Grade and they are interested in our after school running club, please click HERE for more information.
If you have any questions about our WES Running Club, please email our Guidance Counselor Mr. Stauffer at rstauffer@jgsc.k12.in.us
(NEW) Art Club is Back!
Art Club will officially begin after school the first week of September!
We had such a great response to Art Club last year, that due to limited seating, we will begin this year by having 25 open slots available for any 5th or 6th grade students that would like to join.
For more information on Art Club, please click HERE.
(NEW) Mom2Mom Semi-Annual Sale!
Second Week Fun at WES!
2nd Grade Had Fun With Their Mentos/Coke Challenge!
4th Grade's Spaghetti and Mashmallow Tower Challenge!
Lunch Time With Our Friends!
(Recurring) Important Times to Remember!
Office Hours: 7:00-3:30
Doors Open: 7:45 AM (Bus Riders and Car Riders)
Breakfast Served: 7:45-8:00 AM
Tardy Bell: 8:05 AM
Dismissal Begins: 2:40 PM (Car Riders)
Dismissal Begins: 2:45 PM (Bus Riders)
(Recurring) 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 the new 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.
When To Stop For a School Bus!
(Recurring) Boys and Girls Club Information!
The Boys and Girls Club is back at Walkerton Elementary School this upcoming year! The first official start day for Boys and Girls Club is Wednesday, August 17th.
Please click HERE for more information about the upcoming year for Boys and Girls Club!
Public registration is open on their website at bgcsjc.org.
Please send any parent questions our way - register@bgcsjc.org.
(Recurring) Job Openings at John Glenn School Corporation
Upcoming WES Events!
No School- Labor Day!
No School on Monday, February 5th!
Monday, Sep 5, 2022, 08:00 AM
Walkerton Elementary School, Washington Street, Walkerton, IN, USA
School Board Meeting!
September School Board Meeting!
Tuesday, Sep 6, 2022, 07:00 PM
John Glenn School Corporation, IN, USA
WES School Picture Day!
School Picture Day!
Tuesday, Sep 13, 2022, 08:00 AM
Walkerton Elementary School, Washington Street, Walkerton, IN, USA
Falloween Begins!
Falloween Weekend Begins!
Friday, Sep 23, 2022, 05:00 PM
John Glenn High School, John Glenn Drive, Walkerton, IN, USA
No School- Falloween Monday
No School on Monday After Falloween!
Monday, Sep 26, 2022, 08:00 AM
Walkerton Elementary School, Washington Street, Walkerton, IN, USA
Dr. Fuller's Thoughts!
We've completed our first full week of school at WES, and I can confidently say that it was an AMAZING week!
Our students are adjusting nicely to routines and procedures, and all staff members at WES are kicking it into overdrive to ensure that our building is safe and secure for our students when they arrive.
Once we know our students are securely in the building, we have to take a step back and look at another crucial component for our students and staff...their mental health.
It's important we connect with people and find the time to relax and decompress from the busyness of the day. The days inside the building move faster than ever, and teachers, custodians, aides, kitchen staff and office staff all need time to take a mental break throughout the day and recharge their batteries.
...and the same goes for you!
It's important that we pick-up the phone and touch base with our parents, brothers and sisters, friends, neighbors, etc. to see how they are feeling, both mentally and emotionally.
Developing relationships through positive interactions is key to keeping our mental health strong, and that positivity is so important for our children :)
I hope everyone has a chance to unwind and relax this weekend and really focus on the mental health of our kids, the one's you love most, and YOURSELF :)
Here's to a great weekend, and we will see everyone Monday morning!