Tickets on Sale now for You're A Good Man Charlie Brown 

Help us fill a JGSC bus with non-perishable food items for our local food pantry! 

In-Person Registration: July 23rd from 3pm-7pm at John Glenn High School

More details about online registration here: 

https://www.jgsc.k12.in.us/quick-links/school-opening/overview-registration

Our Handy Dandy Supply List is specific for grade levels and specials, too!  Join us at the Back to School Bash on Saturday, August 3 from 10-noon for free supplies! 

If you missed Roundup, please call Miss Sharon at 574-586-3186 as soon as possible to register and set up a screening appointment.  You may also walk in to office during school hours.  805 Washington Street, Walkerton, IN  46574 

Libraries, zoos, and playgrounds make great no-school activities!

 Join the fun next week, and read your favorite book!

Please join us! 

Tickets on Sale Feb 29 Wizard of Oz 

IDOE's Literacy Center is pleased to announce the 72 awardees for the competitive 2023-2024 Science of Reading Grant. This competitive grant opportunity is designed to support state-accredited schools that serve students in kindergarten through grade three and whose educators are interested in implementing evidence-based practices aligned with science of reading and Indiana's Priorities for Early Literacy. JGSC was awarded $150,000 to use for training and curriculum aligned with SoR. This is the maximum award for a district of this size. 

Students at WES have been bringing in non-perishables all week to STUFF A JGSC BUS with donations for the Walkerton Food Pantry.  Our student council members have been busy collecting and tallying the items for a fun classroom competition!  Thank you to all the parents who contributed to help our students learn about caring, kindness, and generosity.

Friday Fish Fry at Walkerton Elementary School tonight, November 3 from 4pm until sold out.  Drive through convenience!  Get yours and go cheer on the Falcons at the Sectional Football Game! 

Purdue University planned and provided an amazing day on Saturday for students around the state.  Ten JGSC girls were able to visit science labs and buildings around campus. They saw so many exciting things from drones and lasers, to liquid nitrogen and seeing a moon rock and flying aircraft. The girls also got to meet and hang out with 3 female aerospace engineering students. They asked amazing questions! 

Saturday students were up bright and early for Space Day. They heard from 2 former astronauts before being whisked away to participate in 3 different hands on STEM challenge sessions 

Thank you to the parents who helped chaperone, and who had a fun time shopping and hanging out, too.

You can even shop online at this link! https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/walkertonelementaryschool3?fbclid=IwAR0DaHqEDcYp7mZT7tXAeScjFNfJnEFAnlRnQtQMVIgAV58ich31juNGWbA 

Thank you to  our local fire department for hosting our kindergarten students for an interesting walking field trip.  Thank you to Polk Township Crew who visited WES to talk to students about fire safety.  We have some budding firefighters here!

We are busy doing big things for the 2023-2024 school year!  If you have ideas, or you would just like to help, please contact us!  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Here are some dates for 2023-2024 PTA sponsored activities:

• School Picture Day Sept 12
• IN Pacer's Boomer Anti-Bullying Assembly Sept 14
• Grandparent's Night(s):  Will be two different evenings in October
• Parent Teacher Conference Dinner for teachers: Oct 17
• Veteran's Day Breakfast: Nov 10
• Magic of Science Assembly: Nov 30
• Kid's Night Out: Dec 1, backup date Dec 8
• Holiday Shop: TBD
• Science Fair: TBD
• Reflections Program: To be announced
• Fun Fair: April 26
• Staff Appreciation Week: May 6-10
• Field Day(s): May 16-17
• 6^th Grade Celebration: May 21

Superintendent Christopher Winchell addresses JGSC staff as they prepare for a new school year.