Welch Parent News
Week of September 22, 2025
On the Prowl... What is coming up at Welch?
Friday, September 19th
- A Taste of Welch Multicultural Night 6:00 - 8:00 PM
Tuesday, September 23rd
- 5th Grade Chorus 8:00 AM
- Camp Connections Club 3:35 - 4:30 PM
Wednesday, September 24th
- 2nd Grade Harry Potter Club 3:35 - 4:30 PM
- 4th Grade Playground Club 3:35 - 4:30 PM
Thursday, September 25th
- 2nd Grade Harry Potter Club 3:35 -4 :30 PM
Friday, September 26th
- Bus Evacuation Drill AM
Clubs and Activities at Welch 2526
Throughout the year various clubs and activities will be offered to our White Tigers! Forms have been shared via 204 Connect for the following clubs:
Welch Chorus (4th and 5th Grades)
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1uY9Zy7vJVYBOaic3TbQpHYXufwjBUbZo_OdlKsD3iTA/edit?usp=sharing
Playground Club (4th Grade)
Harry Potter Club (2nd Grade)
Camp Connections (Grades K, 1, 3, 4)
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdcGQAXPqQea2PrAvnfgaHMcoFIN45skPpmpGyWKYcvaSoJ5A/viewform
As clubs are added forms will be shared! Thank you!
Bicycles, E Bikes, and Scooters
For the safety of everyone we ask that bicycles, e bikes, scooters, etc. are NOT ridden on school property during arrival and dismissal. Students are welcome to ride these items to school, but once they reach school property we ask that they get off and walk the bike/scooter. Thank you!
Project Arrow PTA
The Project Arrow PTA supports academically talented students, families & staff year-round but we can’t do it without YOU! Please see the link below for information regarding the first meeting and how to join!
Additional Lunch
Please complete this form if your student has permission to purchase a second lunch entree and/or second meal. Each student will need this form completed in order to purchase a second entree or meal. The cost is as follows: Breakfast - Second Meal $3.75; Lunch - Second Entree - $4.40 and Second Meal - $5.75; regardless of Free/Reduced Lunch status, EVERYONE who takes a second entree and/or meal will be charged these amounts.
School Lunch Menus
Daily Snack
Each classroom has a time during the day to enjoy a HEALTHY snack. We ask that the snack be NUT free. Suggested snacks include fresh fruits and vegetables, crackers, granola bars, pretzels, and goldfish. Please don’t send candy, cookies, cakes, chips, pudding, soda, and other dessert-like items.
Student Health Forms and Medication
Students entering kindergarten and new students to the district, must present proof of the required state of Illinois physical examination and immunizations. The student history portion of the examination form must be completed and signed by the parent. If this is not completed, the student will be excluded from school on October 16, 2025. Out-of-state physical examinations written on approved forms, which meet current state of Illinois requirements, are acceptable if they are less than one year old.
All students entering kindergarten and second grade are required to present proof of an oral health examination completed by a licensed dentist. This will be due prior to May 15, 2026.
A vision examination is required of all students entering kindergarten or enrolling in an Illinois public school for the first time. Written proof of having been examined by a physician licensed to practice medicine in all of its branches or a licensed optometrist will be required. This will be due October 16, 2025.
If your student needs medication administered during the school day, please refer to the information below: https://www.ipsd.org/departments/health-services/medication-at-school. All medications must be turned in with the appropriate forms and order.
Wickedly Wonderful PTA Updates
We’d love to see as many parents as possible involved in our PTA events this year! Your time and support make such a huge impact—not only for our school community, but also for your own child. To make it even more fun, every event you volunteer for will earn you an additional lunch with your child at school. It’s a wonderful way to give back, connect with other families, and create special memories with your student. We hope you’ll join us!
🎉 Silent Auction - LIVE NOW
Our Silent Auction is live and waiting for your bids. This is one of our biggest fundraisers of the year and every dollar raised supports our students and staff. Start Bidding Here.
Baskets will be on display at Multicultural Night and winners will be announced at 7:30 PM that evening.
🌍 Multicultural Night - Friday, September 19th 6 - 8 PM
Celebrate the many cultures that make Welch so special with food, performances and fun.
👉 Please sign up here to participate: Sign Up for Multicultural Night.
🐾 Spirit Wear
Our 2025 - 2026 spirit wear collection is here. Visit the Spirit Wear Page to see all available options, including a direct link to order from Deb’s Embroidery. Deb’s has a wide variety of Welch gear in different colors, styles and sizes, from bows and caps to hoodies, tees and flannels.
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Bread Tags
Welch will be collecting plastic bread tags to donate to SCARCE for recycling in partnership with Danielle Cares for Chairs. Plastic bread tags are those square clips commonly used to seal bags around a loaf of bread, bagels, or even produce. If you are trying to reduce your plastic use, they can be hard to avoid. Further, plastic bread tags are not recyclable in your curbside recycling bin. Therefore, millions end up in landfills each year, just adding to our disposable plastic problem. it takes about 260,000 bread tags to purchase a basic wheelchair – so every bread tag counts! We will have collection bags at Welch, so please feel free to bring yours in or send them with your child!