Welch Parent News

Sunday, March 22nd -

• PTA Spring Egg Hunt 2:00 PM at the Welch field

Week of March 23rd -

• Book Fair! We are excited to have our students shop the book fair this week during the school day; we ask that students bring cash if they will be purchasing anything during the school day. If families wish to use credit cards they are welcome to do so on Thursday evening between 5:30 - 7:30 PM.

Tuesday, March 24th -

• 5th Grade Choir 8:00 AM
• 4th/5th Grade Basketball Club 3:35 - 4:30 PM

Wednesday, March 25th -

• 3rd Grade Pizza Party for Coin War Win!

Thursday, March 26th -

• Young Rembrandts 3:35 - 4:30 PM
• Book Fair Open for Families 5:30 - 7:30 PM
• Math Madness 6:00 - 7:30 PM

Friday, March 27th -

• Yearbook Cover Entries due!
• Q3 Report Cards Live in ParentVue after 4:00 PM

Week of March 30th -

• Spring Break!

Monday, April 6th -

• No School - School Improvement Day

Tuesday< April 7th -

• Classes resume

Join us for an evening of fun, games, and learning at our Math Madness Family Night on Thursday, March 26th from 6:00–7:30 PM! Families are invited to come together and enjoy the excitement of March Madness while exploring engaging math and STEM activities.

We’ll have the basketball tournament games streaming, along with basketball activities in the gym for students and families to play. You can also take part in a bean bag tournament, visit the Book Fair, and try out a variety of hands-on math games and STEM challenges designed for all ages.

Snacks will be available for purchase, so bring the whole family and get ready for a night of learning, laughter, and a little friendly competition!

Please note that this is not a drop off event and that all students should have a parent/guardian with them. We hope to see you there!

Get ready for an exciting opportunity to explore, create, and innovate at our upcoming STEM Fair! Students can participate individually or as part of a team—just be sure to sign up using the Google Form linked here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1fJZFqiY72M6ja0Jte0J18t07i1yl0iuFZgVh5zBuM0I/viewform?edit_requested=true

Don’t wait—students who register early will be entered into weekly prize raffles for extra chances to win! At the fair, students will showcase their projects by presenting at booths to a panel of judges. The event will also feature hands-on STEM experiences from Rubber Ducky Dojo, including a tabletop chemical reaction rocket, air-pressurized race cars, and an AI robot.

In addition, our Rubber Ducky Dojo fundraiser is now live! Families can shop a variety of engaging STEM kits, activities, and gifts, and Welch will receive 20% of all sales. Many of these kits can even spark ideas for STEM Fair projects—making it a fun way to support our school while inspiring creativity at home!

Please remember to send your child to school with a snack every day. A healthy snack helps students stay focused, energized, and ready to learn throughout the day.

Our office has kept a small supply of extra snacks for students who occasionally forget, but our supply is out We kindly ask families to help by packing a snack each morning so that all students have what they need to get through the day successfully.

Thank you for your support in helping keep our students fueled and ready to learn!

It is time for the Welch Yearbook Cover Contest! Students in grades 1 -5 are eligible to participate; entries are due by Friday, March 27th. Please see the link below for more information!

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.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeEXO7stk8NiVvGaE4q0JLWS7Upzw1PViq0xphie8kYvE00aQ/viewform?usp=header

We have a few exciting things happening in the next few weeks, plus some important updates to share:

Cook’s Night Out - TONIGHT! (March 20th)
Join us tonight at Old Town Pizza for our Cook’s Night Out.
2959 Artesian Road, Naperville

Be sure to mention “Welch Day” and 10% of your order will be donated back to the PTA. It’s an easy and delicious way to support our school!

Spring Egg Hunt - This Sunday, March 22nd at 2:00 PM
Join us on the Welch field for our first-ever Spring Egg Hunt. We’re so excited to kick off this new tradition! The event will take place rain or shine, and please note that this is not a drop-off event. Students must be accompanied by an adult.

5th Grade Yard Signs
Celebrate our Class of 2026 with a yard sign! Orders are open through March 29th.

Order here: https://welchclassof2026.itemorder.com/shop/product/57482548/

PTA Board for 2026 - 2027
We are actively looking for parents interested in serving on next year’s PTA Board. The elected positions are:

• President
• Vice President
• Treasurer
• Secretary

If you’re interested, please complete our interest form by April 9th:
https://forms.gle/zr6h9sa5AnbgWvRd8

PTA plays a big role in supporting our students, staff, and school events. Without enough interest and volunteers, we may not be able to continue PTA next year, so we truly encourage anyone who is even a little curious to reach out or sign up to learn more.

STEM Night - Friday, April 24th at 6:00 PM
We’re excited for STEM Night and are looking for participants to help make it a great event!

Sign up to participate here:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1fJZFqiY72M6ja0Jte0J18t07i1yl0iuFZgVh5zBuM0I/viewform?edit_requested=true

STEM Fundraiser
We’re also launching a fun fundraiser where you can purchase a STEM kit for your student to build at home or use during STEM Night: https://www.rubberduckydojo.com/?sca_ref=10680916.fgcurJl5X7nz

Students who sign up to participate in STEM night will be entered into weekly drawings held on:
• Friday, March 27th
• Friday, April 10th
• Friday, April 17th

Each week’s prize is a Chemical Reaction Rocket Kit.
(See attached flyer for more details.)

Welch Color Run - Sunday, May 17th
Get ready for one of the most fun mornings of the year!

Students will run, walk, and get covered in color while enjoying music, energy, and a super fun atmosphere with their friends. We will also have face painting and henna art from 9:30 to 10:30 AM, as well as community vendors to explore.

This is always a favorite event for kids, and you won’t want to miss it!

Register here: https://app.givebacks.gives/686392

Thank you for supporting Welch and helping make these events possible. We hope to see you at some of these upcoming events!

Your Welch PTA Board

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!