I want to thank those of you that came out and supported our annual STEM night last month. This has become one of our signature events at Walnut Grove and it’s great to see so many students, parents, and individuals from our community having fun and supporting our STEM initiative. Kudos to Mrs. Rundqwist and her team for doing such a great job!

It’s hard to believe we are already in the second semester of the school year, and we just recently celebrated the 100th day of school. Our students and staff had a great time dressing up and implementing the number 100 in a variety of ways into the learning for that day. We are also looking forward to our author visit on March 1st. Ms. Shanda McCloskey will be visiting our school and will have the opportunity to meet that day with all our students.

To help you plan appropriately, students and staff will also have a three- day Winter Break starting on Thursday, February 15 and going through the following Monday, February 19.

Sincerely,

Dr. Dale Pugh

International Night will be Thursday, March 21, 2024, from 5:30 - 7:30 PM at Walnut Grove.

We would love for you to share your cultural heritage at our 2nd Annual International Night by hosting a booth or workshop, spotlighting a business, preparing a student performance, or by giving a student interview prior to the event for the morning news. If you are interested in participating, please complete the form below.

If you have any questions, please email Christy.tate@gcpsk12.org

The Walnut Grove Elementary School yearbook order is open. There is no guarantee that there will be extra yearbooks to purchase later. Secure your yearbook by ordering one today!

Want to help keep our vending machine stocked with books for the students? You can make on donation on Mypaymentsplus ---look under Activities---WGES Books for Book Vending Machine

Treats of any kind (cupcakes, cakes, cookies, etc.) may NOT be provided for birthday celebrations. This also includes:

• balloons, candles, flowers, party favors, goody bags, or any other things that will disrupt the instructional day.
• birthday party invitations cannot be distributed at school.

• Hooray! Hooray! It's Your Birthday Certificate displayed outside child’s classroom.
• Birthday announcement on the school news.
• Ice Cream for classmates & teacher.
• Birthday sticker for your child to wear on his/her special day!

Pay online using mypaymentsplus.com (preferred), or CASH for in-school payments will be accepted.

• Note: A five (5) school day notice is required.
• No orders will be accepted after May 1, 2024.
• All birthdays occurring after May 1, 2024, through the last day of school will need to be paid before the May 1st deadline.
• Ice cream choices: Orange Sherbet Cup and Juice Rush.
• We take care of all deliveries. No refunds on birthday packages. If child is absent, we will deliver on the next available date.

February:

• February 2: Digital Learning Day #3 | No In Person School
• February 5-9: National School Counseling Week
• February 5-16: Kid's Heart Challenge
• February 9: Valentine's Day Family Dance & Date Night 6-8 PM
• February 15-19: Student Holidays | No School
• February 21: Class & Spring Individual Pictures

March:

• March 1: Denim & Diamonds CHEF Event at The Water Tower 6:30-10:00 PM
• March 2: WGES Thrasher's Night 7PM
• March 6: Little Learner's Academy 10-11 AM
• March 6 & 7: Early Release at 12:50 for Parent Conferences
• March 8: PTA Pizza Bingo 6-8 PM
• March 15: Digital Learning Day #4 | No In Person School
• March 18-27: Scholastic Book Fair
• March 21: International Night

• Authorized visitors are welcome to sign in at the front office and join their child for lunch. However, outside food and packages are not permitted.
• Checkouts are not permitted past 2:45 PM
• Taking photos and videos are strictly prohibited.
• Outside birthday treats are not permitted, but we would love to celebrate your child's birthday through our Hooray, Hooray Birthday program. 🥳