Walkerton Elementary School!
Principal Fuller's Updates!
April 15, 2022
Good afternoon, WES Families!
Please see below for all of the happenings at Walkerton Elementary!
WES Makes History AGAIN...This Time in MATH Bowl! (New)
This past Tuesday, our WES Math Bowl team competed in the local regional competition (hosted here at WES).
Ladies and gentleman, our students did their absolute best...
...AND THEY WON 1ST PLACE!
It doesn't stop there...not only was our WES Math Bowl Team declared Regional Champions, their score of 25 finished tied for 4th throughout THE ENTIRE STATE OF INDIANA! That includes teams from Evansville, Fort Wayne, Fishers, and even Indianapolis!
A HUGE congratulations to our WES Math Bowl Team and Coach Mrs. Kara Kaser!
6th Grade
Lydia Bowers
Sophia Reynolds
Olivia Dunfee
George Guseilla
Ben Walker
5th Grade
Steven Shortt
Julian Kellems
Warren Hardesty
Marissa Stull
Haley Springer
Helena Bradshaw
Click HERE to see the overall results!
WES Math Bowl Regional Champions and Top 10 State Qualifiers!
(Reminder) Fun Fair is Back...and we need YOU!
After nearly three years, our WES Fun Fair is BACK...and we need YOUR help!
Thanks to our wonderful WES PTA, Fun Fair will be taking place on Friday, May 13th from 5:00-8:00 PM!
We are going all out this year! Click HERE to see all of the wonderful activities coming to this year's Fun Fair!
In order to make this happen for our kids this year, we need YOUR help!
Please click HERE to volunteer for our WES Fun Fair!
Without volunteers like yourself, we wouldn't be able to make this a reality for our kids, so if you are able, please volunteer on Friday, May 13th!
WES Jerseys and Shorts For Sale! (New)
All next week, our WES Student Council will be helping sell some vintage WES basketball jerseys and shorts!
Jerseys will be $5 and shorts are $3! First come first serve until supplies run out!
Click HERE for all of the info!
JGHS Students Visit WES 2nd Grade Students in Mrs. Ennis' Class!
Believe it or Not...Listening and Playing Music Can Make You Smarter!
(RECURRING) Earbuds For Sale in the WES Office!
Is your child in need of earbuds for their Chromebook or iPad!?
If so, the WES Office will be selling replacement earbuds for $1 starting after Spring Break!
(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
Upcoming WES Events!
ILEARN Window Opens (April 18-May 3rd)!
ILEARN Schedule:
- April 19, 20, 21 (Grades 3-6, Only Math)
- April 26, 27, 28 (Grades 3-6, Only ELA)
- May 2 (4th/6th Science)
- May 3 (4th/6th Science, 5th Social Studies)
Monday, Apr 18, 2022, 08:00 AM
Walkerton Elementary School, Washington Street, Walkerton, IN, USA
JGSC School Board Meeting (@ WES)!
JGSC School Board Meeting @ WES!
Tuesday, Apr 19, 2022, 07:00 PM
Walkerton Elementary School, Washington Street, Walkerton, IN, USA
Girls Track v. LaPorte!
Middle School Track Meet v. LaPorte @ 5:30 PM!
Wednesday, Apr 20, 2022, 05:30 PM
John Glenn High School, John Glenn Drive, Walkerton, IN, USA
1st and 2nd Grade Art and Music Show!
1st and 2nd Grade Art and Music Show at WES starting at 6:00 PM!
Thursday, Apr 21, 2022, 06:00 PM
Walkerton Elementary School, Washington Street, Walkerton, IN, USA
Progress Reports Available!
Final Progress Reports are Available!
Friday, Apr 22, 2022, 03:00 PM
Walkerton Elementary School, Washington Street, Walkerton, IN, USA
Principal Fuller's Thoughts
Do you have that little voice in the back of your head that....doubts you?
You know the one...that pestering voice that thinks...am I really doing this right?
...is this enough?
...am I worthy?
Bottom line is...we all have it to some degree.
During ILEARN testing a month ago, one of our 3rd Grade students wrote herself a note at the top of her scratch paper....YOU GOT THIS, she wrote.
As I walked around the class, I pointed to her paper and gave her a thumbs up :)
With ILEARN starting next week, that test brings a variety of emotions from students AND teachers....trust me, there is always that little bit of self-doubt.
Did we properly discuss this standard? Did I answer in perfect PQA?
It's natural....part of life...
The funny thing is, self-doubt can really be our ALLY. Self-doubt can serve as our goal or aspiration, if you let it.
You wouldn't be anxious or nervous about something that you didn't care about.
Self-doubt reflects love and the love for what you do.
And remember, the opposite of love isn't hate...it's indifference.
Whenever you find self-doubt creeping in the back of your mind...take a deep breath...know that it's there because of love...and tell yourself...
...YOU GOT THIS!