WES Tribe Newsletter

September 2026

We are off to a great start this school year at Waldron Elementary! Students are settling into routines and learning the rules and procedures that help our school run smoothly. We’ve been focusing on being respectful, responsible, and safe, and we encourage you to practice these values at home as well.

It’s hard to believe we are already approaching the midway point of the first grading period. Midterms will be sent home with students on Friday, September 4. This is a wonderful time to review grades with your child and reach out to their teacher if you have any questions or concerns.

Be sure to take a look below for upcoming events and activities. As always, please don’t hesitate to reach out if you need anything. You can contact me by email at bgarrison@ses.k12.in.us or by phone at 765-544-3331.

~Mrs. Garrison

Mohawks of the Month

Congratulations to our August Mohawks of the Month. Way to start off the year by setting a good example for others. Keep up the good work!

Pre-K: Georgia, Maverick, Camden; Kindergarten: Vivian, River; - 1st: Gracen, Nora - 2nd: Rylan, Charlie - 3rd: Jordan, Cora - 4th: Delaney, Emma - 5th: Hayden, Larissa

Picture Day is August 31st.

Click to order online. Use the Code: 0472S/kt

Waldron Elementary is excited to continue the food assistance program designed to support our students and their families. Each Friday, participating students will receive food items to take home in their backpacks for the weekend. If you would like to enroll, please fill out the form below by Sept. 11. If you have questions, please contact Mrs. Thurston at mthurston@ses.k12.in.us.

We are delighted to invite you to our Family Fall Literacy Night, an engaging event where you can enjoy a delicious meal provided by our PTO and learn valuable strategies to support your child's schoolwork at home. This is a free Title I event open to all Waldron Elementary families on Thursday, September 24. It is designed to offer practical tips with make and take resources to enhance your child's learning experience and academic success. Click the link below and sign-up to help us get a count so that we have adequate food, resources, and materials. We look forward to seeing you on Thursday, September 24th from 5:30-7 p.m., for an evening of learning and great food!

PTO Meeting Sept. 17 at 6:30 p.m.

Get involved with the Waldron Elementary PTO. This organization helps provide activities for students and raise funds that go back directly to our classrooms and students. If you are unable to attend in person, you can join virtually using this link. If you have questions, please contact PTO President, Heidi Nash-Kniffen at WESPTO@ses.k12.in.us

We hope to see you there!

Cafeteria Information

For information about school meals—including menus, pricing, free/reduced meal applications, and more—please visit our cafeteria page.

We will be selling ice cream in the cafeteria during lunch on Tuesdays and Fridays for $1.75. Students may purchase ice cream if they have a positive lunch account balance or if they bring exact cash. Please note: any change from cash purchases will be added to their account. If you do not want your child to use lunch account funds to purchase ice cream, please send a note to the school.

If you have any questions, feel free to contact our Director of Dining, Amber Simmons asimmons@ses.k12.in.us.

Breakfast/Lunch Prices:

Lunch: $3.30
Breakfast: $1.85
Milk: $0.50

Important Dates

Aug. 31 - Picture Day
Sept. 4- Quarter 1 Midterms
Sept. 7 - Labor Day No School
Sept. 8-11 - Start with Hello Week
Sept. 17 - PTO Meeting at 6:30 p.m.
Sept. 21-25 - College Go Week
Sept. 21-22 - Body Safety Program
Sept. 24 - Literacy Night 5:30-7:00 p.m.
Sept. 25 - Bookfair 8-9 a.m.
Sept. 28- ILEARN Checkpoints begin from grades 3-5
Oct. 2 - End of Quarter 1
Oct. 5-9- Fall Break No School
Oct. 14 - Parent/Teacher Conferences 2:45-6:00 p.m.
Oct. 21 - Parent/Teacher Conferences 2:45-6:00 p.m.
Oct. 23 - PTO Walk-a-thon
Oct. 26 - Picture Retakes
Oct. 30 - Class Fall Parties

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)

**Please contact the office by 9:00 a.m. if you child will not be at school for the day. 317-544-3331**

Boys and Girls Club

Waldron is excited to have a branch of the Boys and Girls Club located right here at the elementary school. The Boys and Girls Club offers before school care starting at 6:30 a.m. for $5 per day. They also have an after school care each day that runs until 6:30 p.m. for $65 per year. Students will enjoy programs, homework help, and snacks. Please contact Lisi Campbell at lcampbell@shelbybgc.com with any questions. You can also visit them at Back to School Night and also get more information from the Boys and Girls Club website.

When: Oct. 23 during school

What: Raise funds for fieldtrip transportation, classroom supplies, literacy night, and to support students and staff.

How: Ask family and friends to donate

Goal: As a school raise $10,000

There will be prizes!

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