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March 2025
Will March come in like a lion or a lamb? While we may not be able to predict the weather, one thing is for sure—March is going to be an exciting and eventful month at WES! We have Read Across America Week, IREAD, Kindergarten Round-up, and the end of the third nine weeks all coming up. It's hard to believe we are already nearing three-fourths of the way through the school year! The third grading period ends on March 7th, and report cards will be sent home in Friday Folders on Thursday, March 13th (since there is no school on March 14th). Our Spring Break will be from March 14th-21st, and students will return to school on Monday, March 24th. Upon our return, students in grades 3-5 will be preparing for ILEARN testing. As always, this time of year is busy, so be sure to check out the upcoming events and important information below. If you have any questions or concerns, don’t hesitate to reach out by phone at 765-544-3331 or by email at bgarrison@ses.k12.in.us.
~Mrs. Garrison
Mohawks of the Month
Mohawks of the Month
Congratulations to our February Mohawks of the Month! Way to be role models in your class!
Pre-K: Dakota, Bristol, Paisley; Kindergarten: Ophelia, Jaxon; 1st: Lydia, Lincoln; 2nd: Alex, Emma; 3rd: Von, Austin; 4th: Finley, Vivian; 5th: Luke, Faith
Keep up the good work!
All of our second grade students and any third graders that didn't pass IREAD last year will be taking the IREAD test during the week of March 3-7. This assessment tests student's basic reading proficiency including phonics and vocabulary as well as reading comprehension for literature and nonfiction text. State statutes require students to PASS this test in 3rd grade. If a student does not pass during the first test administration window, they are required to receive remediation in reading and take the test again before the end of their 3rd grade year. If a student still does not pass, the student may be required to participate in summer school, retained in third grade, provided a "Good Cause Exemption", or promoted to 4th grade where they will continue to take the test each year until they PASS. It is very important that your student is here during the testing window, is well rested, eats a good breakfast, and does their best on the test. If you have questions, please reach out to your child's teacher or contact the school administrator.
Friday, April 11th
Friday, April 11th
PTO will sponsor Donuts with Grownups on Friday, April 11th from 8-9 a.m. Bring your child to school and enjoy a complimentary donut and drink. This year we will not have a spring book fair, but students can pick out a gently used book to read and take home. As we get ready to relocate to the new discovery center, we are weeding out some of our library books. We would love for our students to have a book to take home!
Read Across America Week
March 3-7
It is getting time for Kindergarten Roundup. If you have a child turning five before August 2025, please plan on attending our meeting on March 26th from 6-7 p.m. at Waldron Elementary. If your child won't be five quite yet, you can attend our Pre-School Roundup on April 2 from 6-7 p.m. We look forward to welcoming our new incoming students and families. Let us know if you have any questions.
WES on Monday, March 3rd to kick off Read Across America Week!
WES on Monday, March 3rd to kick off Read Across America Week!
Breakfast/Lunch Prices:
Lunch: $3.00
Breakfast: $1.75
Milk: $0.50
Please be sure your child's lunch account has sufficient funds. Let us know if you would like an application for free or reduced lunches. If you have any questions, please contact our Director of Dining, Allison Kunz at akunz@ses.k12.in.us.
PTO will not have a meeting in March due to Spring Break. Our next PTO meeting will be Monday, April 21 at 7:00 p.m. in the WES Library. You can also join us virtually using this link. We will be nominating officers for next year. Please consider being a part of PTO and playing a part in this important organization.
We are continuing to use Life Value Terms to reinforce positive behavior at school. So far we have introduced "Stick Together, No Hurts, Have Fun, Use Your Words, Asking or Telling, and With Permission." Below are the terms we will emphasize in March.
Daily Schedule
Arrival Time - 7:55 a.m.
Tardy Bell rings at 8:15 a.m.
Dismissal Time—3:00 p.m. (M, T, Th, F)
Dismissal Time—2:30 p.m. (Wednesday)
Important Dates
March 3-7 - Read Across America Week
March 3-14 - IREAD Testing Window
March 3 - Jonathan Miller Author Visit
March 6 - Spring Pictures
March 7 - End of Quarter 3
March 12 - School Board Meeting 7:00 p.m.
March 14-21 - Spring Break No School
March 26 - Kindergarten Roundup 6-7 p.m.
April 2 - Preschool Roundup 6-7 p.m.
April 4 - 4th Grade Ag Safety Day
April 8-9 - Kindergarten Screening
April 11 - Donuts with Grownups 8-9 a.m.
April 14 - May 9 - ILEARN Testing Window
April 15 - Math Bowl Competition
April 17 - Quarter 4 Midterms
April 18 - No School
May 22 - 5th Grade Graduation 10 a.m.
May 22 - Kindergarten Graduation 1:30 p.m.
May 24 - Last Day of School
Waldron is excited to have a branch of the Boys and Girls Club located right here at WES. The Boys and Girls Club offers before school care starting at 6:45 a.m. for $5 per day or $20 per week. They also have an after school care each day that runs until 6:30 p.m. for $60 per year. Students enjoy programs, homework help, and snacks. Please contact Lisi Campbell at lcampbell@shelbybgc.com with any questions. You can also get more information from the Boys and Girls Club website.
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