Walkerton Elementary School!
Principal Fuller's Updates!
April 8, 2022
Good afternoon, WES Families!
Please see below for all of the happenings at Walkerton Elementary!
Fun Fair is Back...and we need YOU! (New)
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!
Spill the Ink Poetry Contest! (New)
All of our JGSC students are invited to patriciate in the Spill the Ink Poetry Contest that starts TODAY!
Please click HERE for more information on this wonderful event hosted by the North Liberty Library Branch!
WES Choir Makes History at ISSMA! (New)
This past Saturday, our WES Choir made the travel down to WEst Lafayette to compete in the Indiana State School Music Association Competition...
...AND THEY WON GOLD!
A HUGE congratulations to our WES Choir and Music Teacher Mrs. Jill Hostetler!
o Haley Chapman
o Lucas Borys
o Bradlee Clark
o Robert Dieterly
o Owen Dipert
o Hailey Elkins
o Sadie Elkins
o Emma Farkas
o Dani Groves
o Ameila Jackson
o Emma Jarvis
o Abrie Kaminski
o Zalea Lambright
o Rae Linback
o Kylin Moore
o Bella Myers
o Tasha Newberg
o Peyton Nichols
o Rachelle Phelps
o Reese Ramey
o Damian Rosborugh
o Fabian Salinas
o Karlyn Sneed
o Karter Teetz
o Ava Wood
Award Winning WES Choir!
Jamaican' Me Wanna Read in Mrs. Hoppe's Class!
Penny Wars at WES! Thank You PTA!
Earbuds For Sale in the WES Office! (REMINDER)
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!
Does Exercise = More Brainpower?
(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!
Math Bowl (WES Hosting)!
Region Math Bowl Hosted by WES!
Tuesday, Apr 12, 2022, 05:00 PM
Walkerton Elementary School, Washington Street, Walkerton, IN, USA
Incoming Kindergarten Screeners!
Please contact Mrs. Harasewicz to schedule a timeslot for your incoming kindergarten student!
Tuesday, Apr 12, 2022, 08:00 AM
Walkerton Elementary School, Washington Street, Walkerton, IN, USA
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
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
I was in a classroom helping students log-in to one of their state assessments recently, and there is a part during the log-in process where a box pops up that says, 'ARE YOU REALLY YOU'?
I always make a joke during this time, picking out one student in the classroom to say 'If you're really PATRICK go ahead and click continue'...it gets a few laughs ;)
One of the students said to me 'Mr. Fuller, I'm glad I'm me because I love myself!'
I gave her a high-five, and I told her that I'm glad she is who she is, as well!
It's true though...if we really love ourselves, everything in our life just...works.
There is an analogy that explains it perfectly: Everyone is born with a 'hypothetical' big bag of money, more than enough to fund any dream you could ever want.
...but somewhere along the line, instead of following our instincts and our heart, we invest in what other people believe we should invest in, instead of investing in what we want.
As we invest in things that aren't true to who we are, we've invested in to a person we don't recognize anymore.
If we invest so much in the criticism, resentment, and guilt, we fail to embrace the compassion, joy, and gratitude that fills our life with meaning.
When we're happy and in love with who we are as a person, we can't be bothered with the 'nonsense', our own or someone else's.
Love yourself for who you are because there is no one on Earth like you :)