Walkerton Elementary School!
Principal Fuller's Updates!
February 18, 2022
Good afternoon, WES Families!
Please see below for all of the happenings at Walkerton Elementary!
No School on Monday- President's Day (Reminder)
Just a reminder, there will be NO SCHOOL this Monday, January 21st...this includes in-person and eLearning!
WES PTA Date Change to Next Thursday! (Updated)
Our PTA is in need of YOUR help!
Our wonderful WES PTA does SO MANY projects, events, and activities to support both our students and staff, and WE NEED YOU TO JOIN!
Next Thursday, February 24th we will be meeting in the WES Cafeteria at 6:30 PM to discuss this year's Fun Fair!
If you have not joined the PTA, for only $10 you can help be part of a dedicated group of parents that makes school EVEN MORE fun for our students!
Kindergarten Roundup Has a Date! (Reminder)
Get excited WES because Wednesday, March 9th is our official date for Kindergarten Roundup!
The plan this year is for this event to be in-person at WES in the cafeteria!
The event will start promptly at 6:30 PM!
More details will be coming soon, but spread the word and save the date!
Walkerton Baseball and Softball League Registration Now Open (New)
Is your son or daughter interested in baseball and softball this spring? If so, registration for the Walkerton Baseball and Softball Junior League is now OPEN!
Please click HERE for more information!
WES Art Show (New)
The annual WES Art Show will be taking place the weekend of March 11th, 12th, and 13th!
Every student who has been attending art class will have at least one piece featured in the show!
Please see below fore additional specifics:
Friday, March 11th: 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Saturday, March 12th: 2 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Sunday, March 13th: 1:30 p.m. – intermission
WES Students in the News!
John Glenn Education Foundation Gala! (Tomorrow)
Please see the below message from the John Glenn Education Foundation in regard to their upcoming gala!
The John Glenn Education Foundation is proud and excited to announce the Fourth Annual Gala! The theme for the year's Gala is "Return to Excellence".
Please join us on Saturday, February 19 at Swan Lake Resort! A plated dinner will be served along with an exciting night of dueling pianos by "Felix and Fingers!" Doors will open at 6:00 p.m. and dinner will be at 7:00 p.m.
You will get the opportunity to hear first hand how the John Glenn Education Foundation is supporting our school corporation and to hear about the impact that is being created!
As always, there will be a silent auction along with a live auction! You don't want to miss this amazing event!
Tickets are $40 for an individual ticket and $75 for a couple. Tickets can be purchased at the administration office.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Snow Days Moving Forward (Reminder)
Indiana Winter is in full force, and that means there is always the possibility that school could be delayed or moved to virtual.
In the event that inclement weather precludes our doors from being open, John Glenn Schools will be utilizing eLearning Days instead of canceling school for the day.
For students at the primary level, teachers should have sent home eLearning Day packets or folders for your child(ren). For our older students, there will be more online, interactive activities fed through Canvas that students will need to complete.
With the cold and snow on its way in January, if you have a question as to how your child's teacher will utilize eLearning Days, please feel free to send them an email to clarify.
Winter is Here! (Reminder)
Winter is in full force!
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 Principal Fuller at pfuller@jgsc.k12.in.us
Similarly, as the 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.
(RECURRING) WES Devices: Chargers, and Cords Going Home
If/when a child is sent home for COVID related reasons, we want to ensure that each student has everything they need to meet virtually with their class(es): This includes sending home a device, charging brick, and cord.
Our Tech Department does a wonderful job of ensuring that these items are placed in a Ziploc bag with a note for each child.
As a reminder, if the charging brick and cord are not returned upon your child's returning to school, for grades KG-2nd, a $5 fee for each the charging brick and cord will be assessed to your child's account. For grades 3-6, a $20 fee will be assessed for a missing Chromebook charging brick and cord.
If items are misplaced or forgotten, we will send home a reminder to return the item, but if the charging brick or cord is not returned within 48 hours, that $5 fee will be assessed until the items are returned.
If you have any questions, please contact Principal Fuller at pfuller@jgsc.k12.in.us
(RECURRING) Boys and Girls Club Information
Starting this school year, the JG Before and After School Program is transitioning into the Boys and Girls Club to provide before and after school care for our elementary students.
You should have received an email from Mr. Davis earlier this week, but if not, please click HERE for more information on the program.
With any new program, there will be some bumps along the way, but here are TWO UPDATES that will hopefully alleviate any stress:
- The wonderful individuals you have gotten to know with John Glenn B/A Care will be back as part of the Boys and Girls Club Program!
- The service will start our first day of school, Wednesday, August 11th
Please register for care as normal. If you have any questions about the program, please contact Mrs. Heather Harrison at hharrison@jgsc.k12.in.us
(RECURRING) Job Openings at John Glenn School Corporation
JGEF Gala @ Swan Lake Resort!
John Glenn Education Foundation Gala @ Swan Lake Resort!
Saturday, Feb 19, 2022, 06:00 PM
Swan Lake Resort and Conference Center, Plymouth Laporte Trail, Plymouth, IN, USA
No School- President's Day!
No School- In-Person or eLearning!
Monday, Feb 21, 2022, 08:00 AM
Walkerton Elementary School, Washington Street, Walkerton, IN, USA
5th Grade Girls Basketball v. Prairie View (Home)!
5th Grade Girls Basketball v. Prairie View Home @ 5:30!
Tuesday, Feb 22, 2022, 05:30 PM
Walkerton Elementary School, Washington Street, Walkerton, IN, USA
6th Grade Girls Basketball v. Laville (Home)!
6th Grade Girls Basketball v. Laville Home @ 5:00!
Wednesday, Feb 23, 2022, 05:00 PM
Walkerton Elementary School, Washington Street, Walkerton, IN, USA
March JGSC School Board Meeting!
March School Board Meeting @ 7:00 PM (WES)
Tuesday, Mar 8, 2022, 07:00 PM
Walkerton Elementary School, Washington Street, Walkerton, IN, USA
IREAD-3 Testing (All 3rd Grade Students)- Save the Date!
IREAD-3 Testing is on Tuesday, March 15th! If you know that you cannot be in attendance on Tuesday, March 15th, please let your child's teacher know as soon as possible.
Tuesday, Mar 15, 2022, 08:00 AM
Walkerton Elementary School, Washington Street, Walkerton, IN, USA
Principal Fuller's Thoughts
What's standing in the way of you achieving your dreams?
For most, it's quite simple...fear.
Fear of the unknown, fear of failure, fear of not being accepted, etc.
Fear.
Sometimes it's the fear of people telling you something can't be done simply because it's never been done before.
That's where Roger Bannister comes in.
For those who don't know the story of Roger Bannister, he is the first person to run a mile in under four minutes: He accomplished this on May 6, 1954.
For 70 years, no one could run the mile in under four minutes...athletes, scientists, EVERYONE said it couldn't be done.
And it wasn't.
Until Roger Bannister.
After Roger ran the four minute mile in 1954, seven more people accomplished the four minute mile that year.
Since his fateful run, THOUSANDS of people have accomplished the four minute mile.
How is that possible?
The only reason that makes sense is that people now believed it was possible.
We too often limit ourselves to what we know. We say anything is possible, but until we KNOW that it's possible, it's difficult to take that leap.
Roger took that leap and accomplished something that had never been done before. He didn't magically make people run faster, but he opened the minds of individuals to let them know that it CAN be accomplished.
Just because someone hasn't done it before doesn't mean it can't be done :)