Walkerton Elementary School!
Principal Fuller's Updates!
February 11, 2022
Good afternoon, WES Families!
Please see below for all of the happenings at Walkerton Elementary!
Kindergarten Roundup Has a Date! (New)
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!
We Need YOU to Become a Member of Our PTA! (New)
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 17th 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!
Please click HERE for more details!
Valentines Day Exchange on Monday! (New)
On Monday, our students will be doing a Valentines Day exchange!
Some teachers will have Valentines Day Exchanges/Parties in their classroom: Theses activities will no doubt look different from Kindergarten through 6th grade.
If your child's teacher has emailed about having a party and you plan to drop off food/drinks, please do so by 12:00 on Monday, unless instructed otherwise by your classroom teacher.
If you have a questions on whether or not your child's teacher is having an exchange/party, please reach out to them before Monday.
WES Music Presents our 5th and 6th Grade Musical! (New)
Next Wednesday, February 16th our Mrs. Jill Hostetler along with our WES Music Department proudly presents "I Dream a World" , put on by our 5th Grade, 6th Grade, WES Choir with special musical guest Mr. Zachary Gillis!
Fore more information, please click HERE!
WES Wrestlers in the News! (New)
This past Saturday, our WES Wrestlers participated in the New Prairie Invite. Our kids fought hard all day long, and we had two champions for the day: Congratulations to both Carter Hudgen and Ryder Wroblewski.
On Thursday, our WES Wrestlers hosted Tippecanoe Valley and won in dominating fashion 52-6. Picking up victories were Ryder Wroblewski, Olivia Bertrand, and Lincoln Reese.
Congrats to our WES Wrestlers and all of their success! #wildcatpride
Girl Scout Cookie Sale This Saturday! (New)
Tomorrow (Saturday) from 9:00-12:00 at Walkerton First Source Bank, our local Girl Scout Troop 55006 will be selling cookies!
If you are interested in supporting out local Girl Scout Troop, please stop by the Walkerton First Source Bank tomorrow!
Mom2Mom Clothing Sale! (New)
The semi-annual Bremen Kiwanis Mom2Mom Sale is back! Like me, if you have a newborn and are in need of some baby clothes, stop by Bremen High School on Saturday, March 19th!
Please click HERE for more information!
North Liberty Library Upcoming Events! (New)
Please click HERE for all of the February activities and events happening at North Liberty Library!
John Glenn Education Foundation Gala! (Reminder- Next Saturday)
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!
Why Do Children Read?
Key Takeaway: Encourage your child(ren) to find a book that INTERESTS them. If your child loves dinosaurs, find a book about dinosaurs! That interest will grow over time!
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
WES Science Fair Awards!
Come out to WES @ 6:00 PM to support our young scientists!
Friday, Feb 11, 2022, 06:00 PM
Walkerton Elementary School, Washington Street, Walkerton, IN, USA
6th Grade Girls Basketball v. Riverside (Home)!
6th Grade Girls Basketball v. Riverside @ 5:00 PM!
Tuesday, Feb 15, 2022, 05:00 PM
Walkerton Elementary School, Washington Street, Walkerton, IN, USA
February JGSC School Board Meeting!
February School Board Meeting @ 7:00 PM (WES)
Tuesday, Feb 15, 2022, 07:00 PM
Walkerton Elementary School, Washington Street, Walkerton, IN, USA
5th and 6th Grade Music Performance!
5th and 6th Grade Musical Performance in the WES Gymnasium @ 7:00 PM!
Wednesday, Feb 16, 2022, 07:00 PM
Walkerton Elementary School, Washington Street, Walkerton, IN, USA
5th Grade Girls Basketball v. North Liberty (Home)!
5th Grade Girls Basketball v. North Liberty @ 4:30 PM!
Thursday, Feb 17, 2022, 04:30 PM
Walkerton Elementary School, Washington Street, Walkerton, IN, USA
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
Principal Fuller's Thoughts
February can be a challenging month.
It’s long...it’s dark...we are coming off the celebrations of the holidays.
If we let it, we can very easily fall into the ‘February Blues’
Sometimes finding the motivation in February to be productive can be difficult.
We all want to have control over what we do and how we do it...we want to make a difference...we want to get better at something that matters.
At our core, in order to find that motivation on a daily basis, we need one thing…
...to make progress in meaningful work.
On the days we make progress, we feel more motivated, we get more done, we feel productive. On the days we don’t, we are lethargic, we procrastinate, and we feel as if we wasted the day.
At the end of each day, I challenge you to take 60 seconds (one minute, that’s it) to focus on your accomplishments for the day.
It can be something as simple as writing down three (3) tasks that you accomplished for the day.
Buying groceries, getting the oil changed, reading the first ten pages of that book you’ve been putting off, etc.
The world is not always going to give you feedback on your progress, so you have to do it yourself, and the most effective way to do this is by tracking your daily progress.
It will make those doldrum February days all the more worthwhile!