Walkerton Elementary School!
Dr. Fuller's WES Updates!
September 2nd, 2022
Hello, WES Families!
Please see below for all of the happenings at Walkerton Elementary!
(Reminder) No School This Monday, September 5th!
Labor Day Weekend has arrived!
As a reminder, there will be no school throughout John Glenn School Corporation on Monday, September 5th!
(Reminder) WES Volleyball Spirit Wear!
The first home 6th Grade Volleyball game is Tuesday, September 13th!
If you would like to support the team this year with some new apparel, please click HERE for more information on the WES Volleyball Store!
(NEW) Red, White, and Blue Day at WES!
Our very own Student Council is sponsoring a Red, White, and Blue Day at WES on Friday, September 9th!
Please encourage your child to wear a mismatch of red, white, and blue!
(NEW) Picture Day is Tuesday, September 13th!
Put it on your calendar....Picture Day is set for Tuesday, September 13th!
Information for purchasing digitally and the day-of will be sent home in the coming weeks :)
(Reminder) Falloween Tickets on Sale NOW!
Falloween Tickets are on sale NOW!
Tickets will be sold at TCU in Plymouth and TCU Walkerton in addition to all of the school buildings.
There is a one day pass for $25.00. No mega bands or multi -day passes this year.
Teaching Your Child to R.E.A.D.
Week of Fun at WES!
Time to Get Interactive!
Making Unexpected Friends at Recess!
Escape Room Fun in Kindergarten!
(Recurring) Important Times to Remember!
Office Hours: 7:00-3:30
Doors Open: 7:45 AM (Bus Riders and Car Riders)
Breakfast Served: 7:45-8:00 AM
Tardy Bell: 8:05 AM
Dismissal Begins: 2:40 PM (Car Riders)
Dismissal Begins: 2:45 PM (Bus Riders)
(Recurring) Arrival and Dismissal at WES!
Arrival
- Bus Riders: Students riding the bus will enter at Door #6 at 7:45 AM.
- Car Riders: Students who are car riders or walkers will enter at Door #1 at 7:45 AM.
- Click HERE for the map of the new car rider procedures.
- Parents, a few reminder about car riders:
- Please form a DOUBLE LINE (BLACK LINE) as you enter at the far end of the parking lot: This process will be very similar to the double line at the McDonald's Drive Thru!
- The Double Line will end and merge into a single line (BLUE) all the way to the front of the building at Door #1.
- Please do not let your child(ren) exit your vehicle any sooner than the sidewalk (Green Arrow).
- Walkers: There will be a crossing guard to stop traffic so that our students may cross the street safely. Please talk with your child(ren) about the importance of listening to the crossing guard, as she is there to keep them safe.
Dismissal
- Bus Riders: Buses will be dismissed at a time starting at 2:45 PM from Door #6.
- Car Riders: Car riders will begin exiting the building at 2:40 PM from Door #1.
- Walkers: Please see the above information for Arrival.
When To Stop For a School Bus!
(Recurring) Boys and Girls Club Information!
The Boys and Girls Club is back at Walkerton Elementary School this upcoming year! The first official start day for Boys and Girls Club is Wednesday, August 17th.
Please click HERE for more information about the upcoming year for Boys and Girls Club!
Public registration is open on their website at bgcsjc.org.
Please send any parent questions our way - register@bgcsjc.org.
(Recurring) Job Openings at John Glenn School Corporation
Upcoming WES Events!
No School- Labor Day!
No School on Monday, February 5th!
Monday, Sep 5, 2022, 08:00 AM
Walkerton Elementary School, Washington Street, Walkerton, IN, USA
School Board Meeting!
September School Board Meeting!
Tuesday, Sep 6, 2022, 07:00 PM
John Glenn School Corporation, IN, USA
Red, White, and Blue Day (Student Council Sponsored)!!
Students and Staff Wear USA-Themed Attire!
Friday, Sep 9, 2022, 08:00 AM
Walkerton Elementary School, Washington Street, Walkerton, IN, USA
WES PTA Meeting!
September PTA Meeting @ 6:30 PM!
Monday, Sep 12, 2022, 06:30 PM
Walkerton Elementary School, Washington Street, Walkerton, IN, USA
WES School Picture Day!
School Picture Day!
Tuesday, Sep 13, 2022, 08:00 AM
Walkerton Elementary School, Washington Street, Walkerton, IN, USA
6th Grade Girls Volleyball Game (@ Home)!
6th Grade Girls Home Volleyball Game!
Tuesday, Sep 13, 2022, 05:00 PM
Walkerton Elementary School, Washington Street, Walkerton, IN, USA
Falloween Begins!
Falloween Weekend Begins!
Friday, Sep 23, 2022, 05:00 PM
John Glenn High School, John Glenn Drive, Walkerton, IN, USA
No School- Falloween Monday
No School on Monday After Falloween!
Monday, Sep 26, 2022, 08:00 AM
Walkerton Elementary School, Washington Street, Walkerton, IN, USA
Dr. Fuller's Thoughts!
One of the best aspects about being a teacher or a principal is that we not only are blessed with the opportunity to teach academics to our students, but that on occasion, we get to help with life lessons, as well.
Sprinkled all throughout our lives are *small* learning moments that culminate in shaping the people we become.
Thinking back to my time as a coach, I would constantly preach to my student-athletes that the way we practice is the way we play: If we gave a poor effort during practice, how could we expect to be mentally or physically prepared to play in the game?
We've all heard the old football coach saying: This game is a game of inches...every inch counts!
Or perhaps you've heard of this saying: There is no such thing as small things...The small things all add up to big things.
Either way, both are 100% true! Those *small* moments in life really shape who we become.
The way in which we respond to the small challenges in life will dictate how we respond to the big challenges.
If we don't give our absolute best effort to everything we put our name on, it is going to make it slightly easier to not give our best effort or even quit on something when the stakes become more challenging.
If we can recover from the small challenges in life with positive energy and integrity, we will be able to do so when we face those more difficult situations.
Putting your name on something, whether literally or metaphorically, means that is a representation of YOU.
Don't we want others to see our best in what we have to offer?
These teachable moments are one of the most rewarding aspects of being a Principal, and I don't take for granted the impact they can have on a child.
I encourage everyone to find those teachable moments throughout life and face them with positive energy and remember...
...there is no such thing as a small teachable moment :)